JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 13, 2020 and adjourned Friday, June 26, 2020
2020 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020
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
PAT HINOTE..................................................................................................... Doorkeeper 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
MARCUS WILSON........................................ Assistant Clerk for Administrative Services FULTON COUNTY

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, January 13, 2020

First Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communications were received:

The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that
the attached 1 page lists the results as shown on the certified consolidated returns on file in this office for the court ordered Special Primary Election held on April 9, 2019, in District 28 for State Representative in Banks, Habersham, and Stephens Counties.

Having received the majority of votes cast, Chris Erwin was duly elected to this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 16th day of April, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Nineteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and FortyThird.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brad Raffensperger Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State

Georgia Secretary of State Election Report
Special Primary Election Official Results Republican April 9, 2019

State Contest

County

State Representative, District 28 BANKS

Choice CHRIS ERWIN (REP) DAN GASAWAY (I) (REP)

Votes Vote % 2,274 85.49% 386 14.51%

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HABERSHAM STEPHENS Total

Votes For Seat in County: CHRIS ERWIN (REP) DAN GASAWAY (I) (REP) Votes For Seat in County: CHRIS ERWIN (REP) DAN GASAWAY (I) (REP) Votes For Seat in County: CHRIS ERWIN (REP) DAN GASAWAY (I) (REP) Total Voters For Seat:

2,660 825 265
1,090 1,513
844 2,357 4,612 1,495 6,107

75.69% 24.31%
64.19% 35.81%
75.52% 24.48%

OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE DISTRICT 28 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

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

SO HELP ME GOD.

LOYALTY OATH

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

SO HELP ME GOD.

/s/ Christopher B. Erwin STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day of April, 2019

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/s/ Christian A. Coomer Honorable Christian A. Coomer Judge, Court of Appeals State of Georgia

State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900

May 10, 2019

The Honorable Geoff Duncan President of the Senate 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The Honorable Butch Miller President Pro Tempore 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Duncan and Senator Miller:

I have vetoed Senate Bills 15, 53, 75, 80, 103, 120, and 153 which passed the General Assembly during the 2019 Regular Session. I have also included a statement on Senate Bill 7 among my veto messages.

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

BPK:rcb

Sincerely, /s/ Brian P. Kemp

Attachment

cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker, Georgia House of Representatives The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, 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. Rick Ruskell, Legislative Counsel
State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900

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May 10, 2019
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 83, 187, 279, 311, 516, and 598, as well as House Resolution 51, which passed the General Assembly during the 2019 Regular Session.
Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit these bills to you together with the reasons for such vetoes. These bills and corresponding reasons for the vetoes are attached.
Sincerely, /s/ Brian P. Kemp
BPK:rcb
Attachment
cc: The Honorable Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, 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. Rick Ruskell, Legislative Counsel

Governor Brian P. Kemp 2019 Session of the Georgia General Assembly
Veto Messages & Signing Statements

Veto 1 House Bill 598: At the request of the sponsor, I VETO HOUSE BILL 598.

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Veto 2
House Bill 83: Currently, local boards of education hold broad authority to establish recess policies for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This local control allows school boards to set these policies based on a thorough understanding of day-to- day educational operations as well as regular interaction with administrators, educators, families, and students. House Bill 83 would dramatically restrict this local control, stripping long-held authority from school boards. While I support expanded recess opportunities for Georgia's students, I am a firm believer in local control, especially in education. This legislation would impose unreasonable burdens on educational leaders without meaningful justification.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HOUSE BILL 83.
Veto 3
House Bill 187 would provide for a three-year pilot program covering prescription drugs for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions for State Health Benefit Plan (hereinafter, "SHBP") members. SHBP is a self-funded program sustained through employer contributions and employee premiums. In analyzing this legislation's fiscal impact, state officials prepared projections for cost scenarios which ranged tens of millions of dollars. Even at the lowest-projected cost, this program would result in increased premiums for employees and potential increases in the employer share, which is primarily funded through state appropriations.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HOUSE BILL 187.
Veto 4
House Bill 279 would allow the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue to authorize agency law enforcement personnel to utilize department vehicles while working off-duty jobs involving police powers. This legislation would create potential liability for the State and negatively affect Automobile Physical Damage insurance programs.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HOUSE BILL 279.
Veto 5
House Bill 311 would create a waiver of sovereign immunity for claims brought against state government. As Governor Deal correctly stated in his May 3, 2016 veto statement for House Bill 59, "[w]hile the concept of sovereign immunity is relatively simple on its face, it is complex in application ... " In considering the possible ramifications of a waiver, it is essential that the provisions be appropriately tailored in conjunction with the executive

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branch to provide pathways for judicial intervention without unduly interfering with the daily operations of the state. For example, this bill bars claims against the state by individuals in a state mental health facility. Until a workable waiver can be crafted, it is important to note that not all suits against the state are barred. The Supreme Court in Lathrop v. Deal, 301 Ga. 408 (2017), Olvera v. Univ. Sys. of Ga.'s Bd. of Regents, 298 Ga. 425 (2016), and Ga. Dep't of Nat. Res. v. Ctr. for a Sustainable Coast, Inc., 294 Ga. 593 (2014) has provided a path for suits to be brought against the state. Further, the defense of sovereign immunity is also waived for certain actions, including breach of contract and tort claims against state officers and employees while such individuals are acting within the scope of their official duties of employment.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HOUSE BILL 311.
Veto 6
House Bill 516 would create a new certificate of registration for a "professional structural engineer" in addition to existing regulatory schemes for professional engineers and professional land surveyors through the Georgia Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (hereinafter, "Board"). In 1986, the Georgia General Assembly established the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council (hereinafter, "GORRC") to weigh the necessity of new and ongoing occupational regulation by the State. Under Georgia law, GORRC must consider the following factors if the State is considering new occupational regulation: (i) whether the unregulated practice of an occupation may harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of this state and whether the potential for harm is recognizable and not remote; (ii) whether the practice of the occupation requires specialized skill or training and whether the public needs and will benefit by assurances of initial and continuing occupational ability; (iii) whether the citizens of this state are or may be effectively protected by other means; (iv) whether the overall cost effectiveness and economic impact would be positive for citizens of this state; and (v) whether there are means other than state regulation to protect the interests of the state. GORRC was created to protect the citizens of Georgia by reviewing state regulation and determining whether government regulation positively impacts our citizens. This legislation did not receive statutorily mandated review and approval through GORRC. See 0.C.G.A. 43-1.A.-1, et seq. This legislation also received no fiscal analysis to determine the costs associated with this proposed regulatory scheme.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HOUSE BILL 516.
Veto 7
Senate Bill 15 is a well-intentioned piece of legislation, but many school superintendents, non-partisan advocacy groups, and educators across Georgia have expressed concern over its provisions. These stakeholders agree that this legislation undermines local control,

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generates an unfunded mandate for school safety coordinators, and places a ministerial duty on school administrators, increasing their exposure to legal liability. In stark contrast, House Bill 30 - the State's Amended 2019 Budget allocates $69,000,000 in school security grants to every public school and allows local leaders - who best understand the needs and operations of their communities - to decide how to use this funding for safer learning environments. Moving forward, it is important for local leaders to first have an opportunity to utilize state grant funding before imposing additional requirements. The State will continue to invest in the safety of our children by working closely with local officials, parents, and students to ensure a safer, stronger Georgia.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SENATE BILL 15.
Veto 8
Senate Bill 53 would provide that the jurisdictional limits of independent school systems no longer be coterminous with the geographical limits of municipalities in DeKalb County unless expressly approved in a separate referendum following a successful municipal annexation. The outcome of this second referendum would not be final until the vote is further ratified by the approval of a local Act of the General Assembly or approval of both the independent school system and DeKalb County Board of Education. Furthermore, no annexation may be contemplated unless the number of students within the proposed annexation area exceeds two percent (2%) of the total number of students enrolled in the DeKalb County School System. This act would subject referenda outcomes to legislative review, subjugate home rule, and invite litigation.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SENATE BILL 53.
Veto 9
Senate Bill 75 would increase the membership of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine (hereinafter, "Board") from six to seven members and authorize the Board to create a professional health program for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians by reason of illness, a mental or physical condition, or the use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or related substances. This legislation does not strike the appropriate balance between protecting the rights of consumers with the concerns surrounding the impairment of a veterinarian resulting in his or her inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety. This legislation shields any information related to a veterinarian's impairment and participation in the Board's professional health program from the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, et seq., court subpoena, and discovery proceedings. Although this measure is well-intentioned to ensure that an impaired veterinarian seeks necessary treatment, a consumer cannot make an informed decision when he or she is deciding whether to hire a licensed veterinarian if state law shields the mere existence of adverse board action from disclosure.

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Further, in 1986, the Georgia General Assembly established the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council (hereinafter, "GORRC") to weigh the necessity of new and ongoing occupational regulation by the State. Under Georgia law, GORRC must consider the following factors if the State is considering new occupational regulation: (i) whether the unregulated practice of an occupation may harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of this state and whether the potential for harm is recognizable and not remote; (ii) whether the practice of the occupation requires specialized skill or training and whether the public needs and will benefit by assurances of initial and continuing occupational ability; (iii) whether the citizens of this state are or may be effectively protected by other means; (iv) whether the overall cost effectiveness and economic impact would be positive for citizens of this state; and (v) whether there are means other than state regulation to protect the interests of the state. GORRC was created to protect the citizens of Georgia by reviewing state regulation and determining whether government regulation positively impacts our citizens. This legislation did not receive statutorily mandated review and approval through GORRC. See O.C.G.A. 43-1.A-1, et seq.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SENATE BILL 75.
Veto 10
Senate Bill 80 would allocate state funding to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame for marketing purposes. Over the years, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame has funded operations through the solicitation of private contributions and local government appropriations. At this time, there is no demonstrated need for state appropriations for this entity to continue to operate.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SENATE BILL 80.
Veto 11
Senate Bill 103 would require a minimum of two priority parking spaces for veterans at airports offering commercial air services and owned, operated, or controlled by a county, municipality, or political subdivision of this State. While my family and I hold the deepest admiration and respect for current and former members of the United States Armed Forces, this legislation would operate as an unfunded mandate on airport facilities. Further, this measure has no specified enforcement mechanism or associated penalty for misuse of priority parking spaces. Current law does not prohibit airport facilities from voluntarily designating priority parking spaces for veterans, and I would strongly encourage airports to do so, if feasible.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SENATE BILL 103.

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Veto 12
Senate Bill 120 would create a new section in the Georgia Fiscal Note Act allowing the State House Ways and Means Committee Chair and State Senate Finance Committee Chair to each request as many as three "economic analyses" from the State Auditor on an annual basis. See O.C.G.A. 28-5-40, et seq. Each request would be limited to a single, existing provision of law or proposed law for a preferential tax rate or tax abatement, exemption, exclusion, deduction, deferral, credit, or rebate. In accordance with O.C.G.A. 28-542(g)(1), a fiscal note is required for a bill having a significant impact on anticipated revenues or expenditures. Additionally, fiscal notes must be jointly prepared by the Director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and State Auditor with the cooperation of administrative and fiscal officers of the applicable departments, boards, councils, committees, commissions, and other entities of state government. This legislation would omit this cooperation and place the burden of fiscal analysis solely upon the State Auditor. Given the State Auditor's intimate involvement in preparing a tax proposal's fiscal note, I believe that an independent auditor should conduct any subsequent analysis of the effectuated tax measure, allowing for more objective analysis and comparison between the terms of the fiscal note and the tax measure's real impact.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SENATE BILL 120.
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Senate Bill 153 would impose unfunded and extensive regulation on the crime- and trauma-scene cleaning services industry through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In 1986, the Georgia General Assembly established the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council (hereinafter, "GORRC") to weigh the necessity of new and ongoing occupational regulation in the State. Under Georgia law, GORRC must consider the following factors if the State is considering new occupational regulation: (i) whether the unregulated practice of an occupation may harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of this state and whether the potential for harm is recognizable and not remote; (ii) whether the practice of the occupation requires specialized skill or training and whether the public needs and will benefit by assurances of initial and continuing occupational ability; (iii) whether the citizens of this state are or may be effectively protected by other means; (iv) whether the overall cost effectiveness and economic impact would be positive for citizens of this state; and (v) whether there are means other than state regulation to protect the interests of the state. GORRC was created to protect the citizens of Georgia by reviewing state regulation and determining whether government regulation positively impacts our citizens. This legislation did not receive statutorily mandated review and approval through GORRC. See O.C.G.A. 43-1A-1, et seq. This legislation also received no fiscal analysis to determine the costs associated with this proposed regulatory scheme.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SENATE BILL 153.

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Veto 14

House Resolution 51 would create the Joint Georgia-North Carolina and GeorgiaTennessee Boundary Line Commission (hereinafter, "Commission"). Purportedly, the Commission would confer with counterpart commissions in North Carolina and in Tennessee on boundary line disputes. At this time, however, North Carolina and Tennessee have not created boundary line dispute commissions.

For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HOUSE RESOLUTION 51.

Statement on Senate Bill 7.

By not signing Senate Bill 7, it will become law on May 13 pursuant to GA. CONST. Art. 3 5 XIII. This issue is a matter of great importance to the citizens of DeKalb County for the proper governance of their community. Whereas the underlying policy of reconstituting the Board of Ethics is supported, it is unfortunate that DeKalb County's elected leaders and the county's legislative delegation could not come to a consensus on a structure that could be supported by all. Senate Bill 7 provides for a county-wide referendum for adoption of the proposed Board of Ethics structure provided in Senate Bill 7. I have faith in the people of DeKalb County to determine for themselves what Board of Ethics structure best suits the needs of their county. This referendum will be an important election, and I encourage the citizens of DeKalb County to vote and allow their voices to be heard on this important issue.

Therefore, so as not to endorse either viewpoint in the debate over the Board of Ethics structure, I have declined to sign Senate Bill 7 and have allowed it to become law.

State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900

May 10, 2019

The Honorable Geoff Duncan Lieutenant Governor 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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

Dear Gentlemen:

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Please be advised that I have line-item vetoed the appropriations below and identified language to disregard for the following sections in House Bill 31:
Vetoes: Section 44, pertaining to the Georgia Student Finance Commission, page 215, line
312.100; Section 50, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page
243, line 355.219; Section 50, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page
247, line 355.261; Section 51, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page
247, line 355.262; Section 51, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page
253, line 355.514; and
Non-Binding Information Language to Disregard: Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 50, line 71.8; Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 54, line 78.13; Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 55, line 79.7; Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 57, line 84.3; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 70, line 101.3; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 71, line 102.3; Section 27, pertaining to the Office of the Governor, page 119, line 175.6; Section 30, pertaining to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, page 146, line 216.1; Section 33, pertaining to the Department of Law, page 155, line 225.8; Section 33, pertaining to the Department of Law, page 155, line 225.10; Section 34, pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources, page 159, line 231.4; Section 39, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 179, line 260.5; Section 39, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 183, line 265.5; Section 41, pertaining to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, page
189, line 273.4; Section 41, pertaining to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, page
197, line 287.7; and Section 47, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 232, line 347.4.
The messages for each item referenced are attached.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brian P. Kemp
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Attachment
cc: The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State The Honorable Chris Carr, Attorney General The Honorable Jack Hill, Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee The Honorable Terry England, Chairman, House Appropriations Committee Mr. David A. Cook, Secretary of the Senate Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Rick Ruskell, Legislative Counsel
HB 31 - FY 2020 APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Line-Item Vetoes by the Governor
Section 44, pertaining to the Georgia Student Finance Commission, page 215, line 312.100: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $1,000,000 in Lottery Proceeds to the Dual Enrollment program to establish the Early HOPE program. The Early HOPE program would provide financial assistance for additional postsecondary education courses to high school students who have exceeded the maximum number of semester hours covered by the Dual Enrollment program as established in House Bill 444. House Bill 444 was not passed by the General Assembly during the 2019 Legislative Session. As a result, there are currently no limits on the number of semester hours an eligible dual enrollment student may earn through the traditional program. Therefore, as Lottery Proceeds are not needed to provide additional financial assistance to dually enrolled students, I veto the Lottery Proceeds of $1,000,000 for the Dual Enrollment program (page 215, line 312.100).
Section 50, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 243, line 355.219: The General Assembly authorizes the appropriation of $214,000 in debt service for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for the construction of a multidisciplinary greenhouse complex at the University of Georgia, through the issuance of $2,500,000 in 20-year taxexempt general obligation bonds. The authorized funding is insufficient to complete the project, providing only half of the amount necessary for construction and thereby obligates the state to additional capital funding needs in future fiscal years. Therefore, I veto this authorization (page 243, line 355.219) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $214,000.
Section 50, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 247, line 355.261: The General Assembly authorizes the appropriation of $363,200 in debt service for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia,

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specifically for the design, construction, and equipment of a new facility for Georgia Piedmont Technical College in South DeKalb, through the issuance of $4,000,000 in 20year taxable general obligation bonds. This project was not requested by the Technical College System and was not identified as a priority in the system's capital plan. Additionally, this project would create additional space to expand programming and enrollment on the campus, impacting future enrollment and operational costs for the college. Projects impacting future enrollment and operational costs for the Technical College System should be vetted by the Technical College System Board to ensure a strategic approach to enrollment growth at higher education institutions in Georgia. Therefore, I veto this authorization (page 247, line 355.261) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $363,200.
Section 50, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 247, line 355.262: The General Assembly authorizes the appropriation of $79,904 in debt service for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia, specifically for the purchase and renovation of the Center for Education and Entrepreneurship for Southern Crescent Technical College, through the issuance of $880,000 in 20-year taxable general obligation bonds. This project was not requested.by the Technical College System and was not identified as a priority in the system's capital plan. Therefore, I veto this authorization (page 247, line 355.262) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $79,904.
Section 50, pertaining to the Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 253, line 355.514: The General Assembly authorizes the appropriation of $61,632 in debt service for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services, specifically for the construction of a customer service center in Rome, through the issuance of $720,000 in 20-year tax-exempt general obligation bonds. The agency does not have a plan in place at this time to construct a new customer service center in this location, and the facility was not included in the agency's capital funding request. Therefore, I veto this authorization (page 253, line 355.514) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $61,632.
Intent Language Considered Non-Binding
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 50, line 71.8: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $15,000 in state general funds to the Department of Community Affairs for the Departmental Administration (DCA) program to be used for expenses incurred as a result of administrative services provided to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. These funds should have been appropriated to the

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Commission directly to leverage other funds available for these expenses and to allow the Department of Community Affairs to properly allocate full administrative costs across departmental programs and attached agencies. Therefore, the agency is directed to disregard the language included in line 71.8 and instead continue to fund administrative costs through a memorandum of understanding with the Commission.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 54, line 78.13: The General Assembly seeks to direct the Department of Community Affairs to establish criteria in conjunction with the Georgia Food Bank Association to determine funding eligibility in disaster situations. The state does not currently have a program dedicated to providing state funded support to local food banks. Additionally, funding aid associated with disaster assistance is distributed to impacted organizations through the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency during a disaster declaration in order to leverage federal emergency management assistance and provide oversight on the use of disaster funds. Providing financial assistance or oversight for assistance during a declared disaster is outside the scope of the State Community Development Programs and the Department of Community Affairs. Therefore, the agency is instructed to disregard the language included in line 78.13 and is instead authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and general law powers of the department.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 55, line 79.7: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $50,000 in state general funds to the Department of Community Affairs for the State Economic Development Programs program for marketing for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The purpose of State Economic Development Programs 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. The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is a state entity administratively attached to the Department of Economic Development. This appropriation falls outside the scope of the purpose of the State Economic Development Programs program, and funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame should be appropriated through the Department of Economic Development. Therefore, the department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 79.7.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 57, line 84.3: The General Assembly seeks to direct the OneGeorgia Authority to utilize existing funds of $200,000 for the Defense Community Economic Development grant program. The use of OneGeorgia funds is directed through and requires approval by the OneGeorgia Board and cannot be appropriated through the legislative process. Therefore, the department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 84.3 to fund Defense Community Economic Development grants through the OneGeorgia Authority.

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Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 70, line 101.3: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $150,000 in state general funds for a medical director to improve the complaints process. The board is instructed to disregard the language included in line 101.3.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 71, line 102.3: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $184,940 in state general funds for a data management system to track and manage investigations. The agency is instructed to disregard the language included in line 102.3.
Section 27, pertaining to the Office of the Governor, page 119, line 175.6: The General Assembly seeks to direct the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to promote and encourage real time detection of metallic and non-metallic weapons entering or attempting to enter public facilities. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency already works closely with state and local partners to identify and deter threats to safety in public facilities and should continue to do so in a way that prioritizes the available resources and needs of an individual community. Therefore, the agency is instructed to disregard the language included in line 175.6.
Section 30, pertaining to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, page 146, line 216.1: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $390,000 in state general funds to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to provide state support for one additional domestic violence shelter ($150,000) with priority funding given to providing specialized services in areas not currently served by a state certified shelter; and six additional sexual assault centers ($240,000) with priority funding given to sexual assault centers providing emergency medical examinations to victims on- site. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee is authorized to develop a grant application process and criteria for awards for domestic violence and sexual assault centers not currently receiving state support in accordance with the purpose of the program and general law powers of the council.
Section 33, pertaining to the Department of Law, page 155, line 225.8: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $201,199 in state general funds for four positions to create an Information Technology Litigation Support Team within the Department of Law with an effective date of January 1, 2020. This appropriation does not provide funding for a full fiscal year and creates additional financial obligations for future budgets in order to continue operations. Therefore, the department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 225.8 and instead to utilize the appropriated funds for the Human Trafficking Unit established in line 225.7 in order to provide a full annual appropriation with an effective date of July 1, 2019 for the activities of that newly established unit.
Section 33, pertaining to the Department of Law, page 155, line 225.10: The General Assembly seeks to direct the Department of Law to utilize up to $75,000 from existing funds to evaluate pet breeding operations in conjunction with the Georgia

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Department of Agriculture. This directive represents an unfunded mandate for the department and would divert funds from existing investigations and cases that the state is currently pursuing. Therefore, the department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 225.10 and instead authorized to utilize existing funds to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and general law powers of the department.
Section 34, pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources, page 159, line 231.4: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $200,000 in state general funds to the Department of Natural Resources for the Historic Preservation program to fund the Georgia Heritage Grant program. The Georgia Heritage Grant program already receives ongoing state support through the sale of historic preservation license plates. Therefore, the department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 231.4.
Section 39, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 179, line 260.5: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $495,177 in state general funds to the Department of Public Safety for the Field Offices and Services program to recognize the new classification of criminal interdiction officers. The department should use the funds to meet the highest priority needs within the Criminal Interdiction Unit as determined by the department. Therefore, the department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 260.5.
Section 39, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 183, line 265.5: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $119,820 in state general funds to the Department of Public Safety for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to restructure positions within the Fiscal Services division. The appropriations act provides funds to each agency for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019, including $244,330 for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Therefore, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center should use funds appropriated for recruitment and retention efforts for restructuring efforts and is instructed to disregard the languageinc1uded in line 265.5.
Section 41, pertaining to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, page 189, line 273.4: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $250,000 in state general funds to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the Enterprise Innovation Institute program for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) in order to provide mentor coaches to train mentors in teaching and testing apprentices. The department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 273.4.
Section 41, pertaining to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, page 197, line 287.7:

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The General Assembly seeks to direct the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to establish policies to meet the ongoing support ratio based on the creation of the Optional Retirement Plan for the Teachers Retirement System. The FY 2020 appropriations act fully funds the established Board of Regents higher education funding formula for the employer contribution rate for retirement as determined by the most recent Teachers Retirement System actuarial valuation report. Therefore, the board is instructed to disregard the language included in line 287.7.
Section 47, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 232, line 347.4: The General Assembly seeks to direct the State Road and Tollway Authority to give priority to grants for Tier I and II counties for projects funded from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). The criteria for awarding grants and loans from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank funds is determined by the State Road and Tollway Authority Board and cannot be directed through the legislative process. The department is instructed to disregard the language included in line 347.4 regarding priorities for funding Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grants and maintain Board established criteria for funding awards.
House of Representatives
June 25, 2019
HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP Office of the Governor 206 Washington Street 111 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Governor Brian Kemp,
My time in the Georgia General Assembly has been one of the greatest honors of my lifetime. This last legislative session under your leadership was the best during my nearly six and a half years in the General Assembly. It is a great Honor to have the trust of the people of District 71 and represent them in the Georgia House.
When I ran for re-election in the primary and general election in 2018 it was my full intention to serve through the end of my term in 2020 and evaluate early in the 2020 session whether I would run again. In August 2018 I married a wonderful lady who is a great blessing to my life and brings to our marriage the joy of her two children.
Recently we were granted a great blessing - a baby on the way, my first biological child, due in the early days of the 2020 legislative session. That is a game changer. My first priority is my family and the pending birth of our baby, is something I don't plan to miss a

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minute of and my wife deserves for me to be by her side as she brings our baby safely to term. I want to be a day one and everyday hands on caregiver and co-nurturer when our baby is born.
Therefore, I am tendering my resignation as District 71 Representative in the State House, effective today, June 25, 2019. I am cognizant of your duty to call for a special election and the timeline requirements by law to do so. It is my hope and desire that my resignation date gives you the timing flexibility you will need to ensure a new Representative has been sworn in before the end of the year and ready to go in the 2020 Session.
I want to thank the voters of District 71 for their votes in electing me the first time in early 2013 special election and run-off and again in 2014, 2016 and 2018 primary challenge and contested general election. I will miss serving the citizens and I will miss working with my fellow legislators and you in the years to come. But I am confident the very involved and concerned voters of District 71 will pick a well-qualified Representative.
I have reached out to the members of our local delegation to ensure any constituent needs are covered in the interim.
Sincerely,
/s/ David J. Stover
David J. Stover Georgia General Assembly District 71
State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900
June 25, 2019
The Honorable David Stover Representative, District 71 Georgia House of Representatives Room 501-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Representative Stover:

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Thank you for the service you have rendered as the District 71 Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. I appreciate you taking the time to apprise me of your resignation, effective immediately.
Your resignation as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives is hereby accepted, and I wish you all the best. Once again, thank you for your service to the State of Georgia.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brian P. Kemp
BPK:rcb
cc: The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker, Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk, Georgia House of Representatives
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 71 has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative David Stover.
Therefore, pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and Section 21-2-544 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, a Writ of Election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, to fill the vacancy in District 71 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 5th day of July 2019.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Governor
House of Representatives 218 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
September 5, 2019

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Honorable Brian Kemp Governor, State of Georgia 206 Washington Street Suite 203, State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Governor Kemp:
I am writing to formally notify you that I will be resigning my position as State House Representative for the 152nd district. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve in the Georgia General Assembly. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that this position has afforded me to be a part of the Legislative process and to have helped make a positive impact for the citizens of my district and the great State of Georgia.
Therefore, I respectfully request that you accept my letter of resignation effective immediately. It has been a privilege serving in the Georgia House of Representatives and I am truly proud to have been a member of this distinguished body and its incredible people.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ed Rynders State House Representative District 152
Cc: Speaker David Ralston
State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900
September 9, 2019
The Honorable Ed Rynders Representative, District 152 Georgia House of Representatives 423 Martindale Drive Albany, Georgia 31721
Dear Representative Rynders:
Thank you for the service you have rendered as the District 152 Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. I appreciate you taking the time to apprise me of your resignation, effective immediately.

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Your resignation as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives is hereby accepted, and I wish you all the best. Once again, thank you for your service to the State of Georgia.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brian P. Kemp
BPK:rcb
cc: The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker, Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk, Georgia House of Representatives
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 152 in the Georgia House of Representatives has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Ed Rynders.
Therefore, pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and Section 21-2-544 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, a writ of election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, to fill the vacancy in District 152 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 9th day of September, 2019.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Governor
The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State
I, Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that
the attached 1 page lists the results as shown on the certified consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election Runoff held on October 1, 2019, in District 71 for State Representative in Coweta and Fayette Counties.

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Having received the majority of votes cast, Philip Singleton was duly elected to this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 8th day of October, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Nineteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and FortyFourth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brad Raffensperger Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State

Georgia Secretary of State Election Report
Special Election Runoff Official Results October 1, 2019

State Contest

County

State Representative, District 71 COWETA

FAYETTE

Total

Choice MARCY WESTMORELAND PHILIP SINGLETON (REP) Votes For Seat in County: MARCY WESTMORELAND PHILIP SINGLETON (REP) Votes For Seat in County: MARCY WESTMORELAND PHILIP SINGLETON (REP) Total Voters For Seat:

Votes 1,732 2,448 4,180 57 110 167 1,789 2,558 4,347

Vote % 41.44% 58.56%
34.13% 65.87%
41.15% 58.85%

OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE DISTRICT 71 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

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

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the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
/s/ Philip Singleton STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of October, 2019. /s/ Christian A. Coomer Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia
House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
MEMORANDUM
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2019
From: Speaker David Ralston
To: All House Members House & Joint Office Staff
Re: Committee Assignment & Leadership Changes
After discussions among the House leadership team and much thoughtful consideration, in accordance with House Rules, I am announcing changes in leadership positions on several House committees as well as appointing additional members to our House Appropriations Committee. These changes are effective immediately.
I am fortunate to have a deep bench of outstanding leaders among our ranks, and I know you join with me in congratulating these members on their new roles.

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The new committee officers are as follows:
Appropriations Committee: Rep. Matt Dubnik Secretary Rep. DeWayne Hill Vice Chairman of General Government Subcommittee Rep. Darlene Taylor Chairman of Transportation Subcommittee
Governmental Affairs Committee: Rep. Shaw Blackmon Chairman
Information & Audits Committee: Rep. Don Hogan Chairman
Interstate Cooperation Committee: Rep. Steve Tarvin Chairman
Regulated Industries Committee: Rep. J. Collins Vice Chairman
The additional members of the Appropriations Committee and their subcommittee assignments are as follows:
Rep. Josh Bonner Subcommittee on Economic Development Rep. Don Hogan Subcommittee on Human Resources Rep. Scott Holcomb Subcommittee on Public Safety Rep. Miriam Paris Subcommittee on Transportation
In order to maintain a balanced committee workload, Representative Holcomb has relinquished his seat on the House Juvenile Justice Committee as he joins the House Appropriations Committee.
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 171 in the Georgia House of Representatives has become vacant due to the passing of Representative Jay Powell.
Therefore, pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and Section 21-2-544 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, a writ of election is hereby issued to the

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Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, to fill the vacancy in District 171 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 6th day of December, 2019.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Governor

The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that
the attached 1 page lists the results as shown on the certified consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election Runoff held on December 3, 2019 in District 152 for State Representative in Lee, Sumter and Worth Counties.

Having received the majority of votes cast, Bill Yearta was duly elected to this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 16th day of December, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Nineteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and FortyFourth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brad Raffensperger Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State

Georgia Secretary of State

Election Report

Special Election Runoff Official Results

December 3, 2019

State Contest

County

Choice

State Representative, District 152 LEE

JIM QUINN (REP)

BILL YEARTA (REP)

Votes For Seat in County:

SUMTER

JIM QUINN (REP)

BILL YEARTA (REP)

Votes For Seat in County:

WORTH

JIM QUINN (REP)

BILL YEARTA (REP)

Votes For Seat in County:

Votes 2,945 862 3,807 61 77 138 296 2,480 2,776

Vote % 77.36% 22.64%
44.20% 55.80%
10.66% 89.34%

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Total:

JIM QUINN (REP) BILL YEARTA (REP) Total Voters For Seat:

3,302 49.13% 3,419 50.87% 6,721

OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE DISTRICT 152 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

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

SO HELP ME GOD.

LOYALTY OATH

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

SO HELP ME GOD.

/s/ Bill Yearta STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of December, 2019. /s/ Ralph Powell Judge, State Court of Worth County

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

Alexander Allen

Dickerson Dickey

Holland Holly

Meeks Metze

Shannon Sharper

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Anulewicz Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis Dempsey

Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb

Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler

Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Carter of the 92nd, Gordon of the 163rd, Morris of the 156th, and Thomas of the 39th.

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 Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 725. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Gaines of the 117th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Greene of the 151st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for two or more dental service organization administrators for dental services for Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; to require the Department of Community Health to competitively bid out and contract with such dental service organization administrators; to provide for requirements for the dental service organization administrators; to provide for applicability; to provide for an amendment to the state plan if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 726. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Jasperse of the 11th, Lumsden of the 12th, Greene of the 151st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to enter the report of missing persons into a certain data base maintained by the National Institute of Justice of the United States Department of Justice; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 727. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stephens of the 164th, Beverly of the 143rd, Wilensky of the 79th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to change certain continuing education requirements; to provide for domestic violence and sexual abuse awareness training; to provide for certain training and resource information to be made available to applicants for certificates of registration; to authorize the board to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 728. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Silcox of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 729. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Jackson of the 64th, Beverly of the 143rd and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fees and construction of other fee provisions regarding superior courts, so as to provide for the filing of land installment contracts in the superior court; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to acquisition and loss of property, so as to provide for requirements for the execution of land installment contracts for the conveyance of real property; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 730. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt all tangible personal property from taxation when sold to or used by a local host committee for major sporting events; to extend an exemption for sales of admissions to certain nonrecurring major sporting events; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 731. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the excise tax on tobacco products, so as to increase the amount of such tax with respect to certain tobacco products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 735. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Smyre of the 135th, Clark of the 147th, Williams of the 168th, Belton of the 112th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes and exemptions, so as to exempt certain military retirement income; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 736. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Glanton of the 75th, Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st and Stovall of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants for postsecondary education, so as to establish a loan forgiveness program for teachers who agree to teach in a turnaround school in a high demand subject area; to provide for requirements for participation; to provide for payment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 737. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4915), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4818), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 738. By Representative Martin of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to change certain aspects of the distribution of such alcoholic beverages; to provide for definitions; to provide a statutory process for the discontinuance of agreements between small brewers and wholesalers; to provide for arbitration; to authorize brewers to self-distribute a certain quantity of malt beverages; to prohibit brewers from extending credit to wholesalers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 739. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Cheokas of the 138th and Hawkins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for requirements for surgical technologists; to provide for definitions; to prohibit health care facilities from employing or contracting with surgical technologists unless they meet certain requirements; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for enforcement; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HB 740. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Sports Marketing Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for the Sports Marketing Board; to provide for members, powers and duties, and election of a chairperson; to provide for funding to sports commissions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 741. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Stovall of the 74th, Tanner of the 9th, Taylor of the 173rd and Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3A of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to turnaround schools, so as to provide for a master teacher in each turnaround school; to provide for a stipend; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide criteria for retaining such stipend; to provide for conversion of the stipend to permanent salary increase; to provide for contingency based on appropriations by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 843. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Clark of the 147th, Efstration of the 104th, Williams of the 168th, Tankersley of the 160th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to oppose the Green New Deal; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 844. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Williams of the 145th, Buckner of the 137th, Gullett of the 19th and Gardner of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act and the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules to address protection of public transportation operators from the risk of assault; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

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

HB 715 HB 717 HB 719 HB 721 HB 723 HB 732 HB 734 HR 811

HB 716 HB 718 HB 720 HB 722 HB 724 HB 733 HR 791

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

Representative Ralston of the 7th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 877. 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 regular session and is now ready for the transaction of business.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HR 878. By Representative Burns of the 159th

A RESOLUTION

Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that His Excellency, Governor Brian Kemp, is hereby invited to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020, in the hall of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the hall of the House of Representatives at 10:45 A.M. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from His Excellency, the Governor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House to be named by the Speaker and seven from the Senate to be named by the President of the Senate, be appointed to escort His Excellency, the Governor, to the hall of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals are hereby extended an invitation to be present at the joint session.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor, to each Justice of the Supreme Court, and to each Judge of the Court of Appeals.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 879. By Representative Burns of the 159th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
PART I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, meetings of the 2020 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Tuesday, January 14, 2020, through Monday, February 10, 2020, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Tuesday, January 14 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 2 Wednesday, January 15 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 3 Thursday, January 16 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 4
Monday, January 27 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 5 Tuesday, January 28 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 6 Wednesday, January 29 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 7

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Thursday, January 30 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 8 Friday, January 31 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 9
Monday, February 3 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 10 Tuesday, February 4 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 11 Wednesday, February 5 ............................................................... convene for legislative day 12 Thursday, February 6 .................................................................. convene for legislative day 13
Monday, February 10 .................................................................. convene for legislative day 14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the General Assembly 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; and the hours for convening and adjourning the Senate for each legislative day may be as ordered by the Senate. Each house, upon its own 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 2020 regular session may be as provided by another resolution of the General Assembly adopted subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.
PART II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section 38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate, respectively, by such means as such officers deem practical and efficient; and each house shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date certain jointly specified by such officers. Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as to any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly shall constitute the consent of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E E Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Davis

Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler Y Shannon

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

The Speaker announced the following committee assignments:

COMMITTEE Agriculture & Consumer Affairs
COMMITTEE Appropriations

NAME McCall, Tom Holmes, Susan Dickey, Robert Bentley, Patty Burns, Jon Cooke, Kevin Corbett, John Dukes, Winfred Dunahoo, Emory England, Terry Gurtler, Matt Hogan, Don Jasperse, Rick Kirby, Tom LaRiccia, Dominic Mathis, Danny Meeks, Steven Pirkle, Clay Pullin, Ken Tankersley, Jan Taylor, Darlene Turner, Scot Watson, Sam Wilson, Matthew Yearta, Bill
NAME England, Terry Pirkle, Clay Dubnik, Matt Carson, John Harrell, Brett Taylor, Darlene Dempsey, Katie Dickey, Robert Houston, Penny Knight, David Parrish, Butch

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COMMITTEE Economic Development Appropriations
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COMMITTEE General Government Appropriations
COMMITTEE Health Appropriations
COMMITTEE Higher Education Appropriations

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Watson, Sam Welch, Andy
NAME Houston, Penny Tarvin, Steve Cooke, Kevin Gilliard, Carl Jackson, Mack Morris, Marc Ridley, Jason Tankersley, Jan Bonner, Josh
NAME Dickey, Robert Glanton, Mike Cantrell, Wes Jones, Jan Jones, Todd Lumsden, Eddie Nix, Randy Silcox, Deborah Stovall, Valencia Tanner, Kevin
NAME Watson, Sam Hill, Dewayne Barr, Timothy Hatchett, Matt Parsons, Don Pirkle, Clay Prince, Brian Pruett, Jimmy Smith, Lynn Clark, David
NAME Parrish, Butch Taylor, Darlene Dollar, Matt Gardner, Pat Hugley, Carolyn Petrea, Jesse Stephens, Ron
NAME Knight, David Smyre, Calvin Burns, Jon

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COMMITTEE Public Safety Appropriations
COMMITTEE Transportation Appropriations

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Cheokas, Mike Fleming, Barry Jasperse, Rick Jones, Sheila Lott, Jodi Martin, Chuck Setzler, Ed Smith, Richard
NAME Dempsey, Katie Kirby, Tom Benton, Tommy Dunahoo, Emory Henson, Michele Howard, Henry "Wayne" Mathiak, Karen Morris, Greg Oliver, Mary Margaret Reeves, Bert Hogan, Don
NAME Welch, Andy Rogers, Terry Ballinger, Mandi Belton, Dave Bruce, Roger Clark, Heath Gravley, Micah Greene, Gerald Lumsden, Eddie Powell, Alan Werkheiser, Bill Williams, Al Holcomb, Scott
NAME Taylor, Darlene Rutledge, Dale Beverly, James Collins, J Dickerson, Pam Efstration, Chuck Hitchens, Bill LaRiccia, Dominic Williams, Rick Blackmon, Shaw Paris, Miriam

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COMMITTEE Banks & Banking
COMMITTEE Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight

NAME Morris, Greg Ridley, Jason Nix, Randy Alexander, Kimberly Allen, Erick Dickey, Robert Douglas, Demetrius Dunahoo, Emory Frazier, Gloria Hawkins, Lee Houston, Penny Knight, David Marin, Pedro "Pete" Mitchell, Billy Morris, Marc Moore, Beth Parrish, Butch Pirkle, Clay Rhodes, Trey Washburn, Dale Williamson, Bruce
NAME Hawkins, Lee Frye, Spencer Ballinger, Mandi Boddie, William Burchett, James Caldwell, Michael Clark, Jasmine Frazier, Gloria Gambill, Matthew Gilligan, Sherri Harrell, Brett Houston, Penny Hutchinson, Shelly Jones, Todd Jones,Vernon Lumsden, Eddie Martin, Chuck McLaurin, Josh Nelson, Sheila Singleton, Philip Scoggins, Mitchell Tarvin, Steve Thomas, Erica Wilensky, Mike Wilkerson, David

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COMMITTEE Code Revision
COMMITTEE Defense & Veterans Affairs
COMMITTEE Economic Development & Tourism

NAME Barr, Timothy Gravley, Micah Gilligan, Sherri Alexander, Kimberly Allen, Erick Anulewicz, Teri Bennett, Karen Caldwell, Michael Cannon, Park Carter, Doreen Efstration, Chuck Fleming, Barry Gaines, Houston Holly, El Mahdi Jones, Todd Kelley, Trey McLeod, Donna Morris, Greg Silcox, Deborah Smith, Michael Stephenson, Pam Welch, Andy
NAME Clark, Heath Bonner, Josh Prince, Brian Clark, David Efstration, Chuck Glanton, Mike Hitchens, Bill Holcomb, Scott Hopson, Camia Jackson, Derrick Rogers, Terry Sainz, Steven Scott, Sandra Singleton, Philip Tarvin, Steve
NAME Stephens, Ron Rogers, Terry Morris, Marc Belton, Dave Bennett, Karen Blackmon, Shaw Bonner, Josh Burnough, Rhonda Burns, Jon

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COMMITTEE Education

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Caldwell, Michael Dempsey, Katie Dukes, Winfred Gambill, Matthew Gordon, J. Craig Gravley, Micah Greene, Gerald Hatchett, Matt Henson, Michele Hitchens, Bill Hogan, Don Holmes, Susan Houston, Penny Jones, Todd Marin, Pedro "Pete" Metze, Marie Nix, Randy Paris, Miriam Parrish, Butch Pruett, Jimmy Rhodes, Trey Sainz, Steven Smith, Vance Stovall, Valencia Thomas, Able Mable Williams, Al Yearta, Bill
NAME Jasperse, Rick Cheokas, Mike Benton, Tommy Belton, Dave Cantrell, Wes Carter, Doreen Dickerson, Pam England, Terry Erwin, Chris Evans, Becky Glanton, Mike Hill, DeWayne Howard, Henry "Wayne" Jones, Jan Jones, Todd LaRiccia, Dominic Lopez, Brenda Nix, Randy Nguyen, Bee Paris, Miriam Setzler, Ed Stovall, Valencia

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Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Parsons, Don

Carson, John

Holmes, Susan

Belton, Dave

Cantrell, Wes

Clark, David

Dempsey, Katie

Dickerson, Pam

Dickey, Robert

Dollar, Matt

Drenner, Karla

Frazier, Gloria

Hatchett, Matt

Jackson, Derrick

Jones, Jeff

Kelley, Trey

Martin, Chuck

Nelson, Sheila

Werkheiser, Bill

Williamson, Bruce

Meeks, Steven

Momtahan, Martin

Fleming, Barry

Jones, Vernon

Moore, Beth

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COMMITTEE Ethics

NAME Nix, Randy Trammell, Bob Burns, Jon Kelley, Trey Beverly, James Gardner, Pat Hatchett, Matt William, Boddie Jones, Jan Gravley, Micah Fleming, Barry

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COMMITTEE Game, Fish & Parks

NAME Rhodes, Trey Dubnik, Matt Pruett, Jimmy Barr, Timothy Beasley Teague, Sharon Bruce, Roger Burns, Jon

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COMMITTEE Governmental Affairs
COMMITTEE Health & Human Services

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Corbett, John Dunahoo, Emory Frye, Spencer Knight, David LaHood, John LaRiccia, Dominic McCall, Tom Petrea, Jesse Tarvin, Steve Williams, Al
NAME Blackmon, Shaw Jones, Todd Williamson, Bruce Burnough, Rhonda Collins, J Gravley, Micah Gullett, Joseph Lumsden, Eddie Nyugen, Bee Oliver, Mary Margaret Powell, Alan Shannon, Renitta Taylor, Darlene Trammell, Bob Turner, Scot Williams, Mary Frances Williams, Rick Williamson, Bruce Fleming, Barry
NAME Cooper, Sharon Newton, Mark Silcox, Deborah Barr, Timothy Bennett, Karen Beverly, James Cheokas, Mike Dempsey, Katie Douglas, Demetrius Drenner, Karla Frye, Spencer Gaines, Houston Gordon, J. Craig Hatchett, Matt Hawkins, Lee Henson, Michele Hogan, Don Howard, Henry "Wayne"

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COMMITTEE Higher Education
COMMITTEE Human Relations & Aging

Hutchinson, Shelly Jasperse, Rick Jones, Sheila Kelley, Trey LaHood, John Lott, Jodi Mathiak, Karen Mitchell, Billy Parsons, Don Petrea, Jesse Pruett, Jimmy Schofield, Kim Sharper, Dexter Stephens, Mickey Stephenson, Pam Tankersley, Jan
NAME Martin, Chuck Reeves, Bert Kelley, Trey Bentley, Patty Burnough, Rhonda Clark, Jasmine Dempsey, Katie Dickey, Robert Dreyer, David Dubnik, Matt Ehrhart, Ginny Gardner, Pat Holcomb, Scott Holland, Betsy Jasperse, Rick Kausche, Angelika Knight, David Mathiak, Karen Metz, Marie Park, Sam Pirkle, Clay Smyre, Calvin Washburn, Dale Wiedower, Marcus Williams, Rick
NAME Petrea, Jesse Kirby, Tom LaHood, John Allen, Erick Bazemore, Debra Beasley Teague, Sharon

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COMMITTEE Industry & Labor
COMMITTEE Information & Audits

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Benton, Tommy Bonner, Josh Bruce, Roger Cannon, Park Frye, Spencer Gilligan, Sherri Hill, DeWayne Jasperse, Rick Jones, Vernon Lumsden, Eddie McLeod, Donna Moore, Colton Nyugen, Bee Pullin, Ken Robichaux, Mary Rogers, Terry Scott, Sandra Turner, Scot
NAME Werkheiser, Bill Kirby, Tom Fleming, Barry Bonner, Josh Carpenter, Kasey Carter, Doreen England, Terry Gilligan, Sherri Hill, Dewayne Holly, El Mahdi Jones, Todd Kennard, Gregg Marin, Pedro "Pete" McClain, Dewey Park, Sam Pruett, Jimmy
NAME Hogan, Don Dunahoo, Emory Cantrell, Wes Ballinger, Mandi Carpenter, Kasey Ehrhart, Ginny Hogan, Don LaHood, John Sharper, Dexter Trammell, Bob Moore, Beth

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COMMITTEE Insurance
COMMITTEE Interstate Cooperation

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020

NAME Lumsden, Eddie Tarvin, Steve Carson, John Blackmon, Shaw Cannon, Park Clark, Heath Davis, Viola Dollar, Matt Efstration, Chuck Erwin, Chris Gaines, Houston Gambill, Matthew Gilliard, Carl Gullett, Joseph Hawkins, Lee Hugley, Carolyn Jones, Jeff Lumsden, Eddie Mathiak, Karen Reeves, Bert Shannon, Renitta Smith, Richard Stephens, Mickey Taylor, Darlene Williams, Noel Williamson, Bruce
NAME Tarvin, Steve Hill, Dewayne Belton, Dave Bonner, Josh Caldwell, Michael Clark, Jasmine Cooke, Kevin Davis, Viola Dollar, Matt Dubnik, Matt Dunahoo, Emory Gilliard, Carl Gurtler, Matt Jones, Jeff Kendrick, Dar'shun McClain, Dewey McLeod, Donna Metze, Marie Morris, Marc Schofield, Kim Smith, Michael

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COMMITTEE Intragovernmental Coordination
COMMITTEE Juvenile Justice

Stovall, Valencia Clark, David
NAME Tankersley, Jan Lott, Jodi Hill, DeWayne Alexander, Kimberly Anulewicz, Teri Bazemore, Debra Bentley, Patty Carson, John Clark, Heath Corbett, John Douglas, Demetrius Erwin, Chris Evans, Becky Holland, Betsy Meeks, Steven Park, Sam Stephenson, Pam Tanner, Kevin Wiedower, Marcus Wilensky, Mike Williams, Rick Yearta, Bill
NAME Ballinger, Mandi Dubnik, Matt Collins, J Blackmon, Shaw Cantrell, Wes Clark, David Dickerson, Pamela Efstration, Chuck Gullett, Joseph Gravley, Micah Holcomb, Scott Howard, Henry "Wayne" Hutchinson, Shelly Jones, Sheila Kendrick, Dar'shun Lott, Jodi Oliver, Mary Margaret Reeves, Bert Sharper, Dexter Thomas, Erica Welch, Andy Werkheiser, Bill Wilkerson, David

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COMMITTEE Judiciary
COMMITTEE Judiciary Non-Civil
COMMITTEE Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment

NAME Fleming, Barry Jones, Todd Kelley, Trey Nix, Randy Bruce, Roger Dreyer, David Efstration, Chuck Holcomb, Scott Nix, Randy Oliver, Mary Margaret Reeves, Bert Rich, Bonnie Rutledge, Dale Scoggins, Mitchell Silcox, Deborah Stephenson, Pam Welch, Andy Wilensky, Mike Wilson, Matthew
NAME Efstration, Chuck Reeves, Bert Gravley, Micah Ballinger, Mandi Boddie, William Burchett, James Cooper, Sharon Dickerson, Pam Fleming, Barry Kendrick, Dar'shun McLaurin, Josh Momtahan, Martin Sainz, Steven Setzler, Ed Silcox, Deborah Trammell, Bob
NAME Rich, Bonnie Taylor, Darlene Holmes, Susan Beasley-Teague, Sharon Cooke, Kevin Dickerson, Pam Dollar, Matt Efstration, Chuck Fleming, Barry Jackson, Mack Jones, Jan

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COMMITTEE MARTOC COMMITTEE Motor Vehicles
COMMITTEE Natural Resources & Environment

Kimberly, Alexander Nix, Randy Scott, Sandra Setzler, Ed Smith, Lynn Smith, Richard Stephens, Mickey Thomas, Able Mable
NAME Silcox, Deborah Carson, John Harrell, Brett Pruett, Jimmy
NAME Corbett, John Rutledge, Dale Pirkle, Clay Alexander, Kimberly Barr, Timothy Douglas, Demetrius Howard, Henry Wayne Jones, Jeff Kennard, Gregg McClain, Dewey Momtahan, Martin Moore, Colton Powell, Alan Prince, Brian Ridley, Jason Rutledge, Dale Trammell, Bob
NAME Smith, Lynn Smith, Vance Hogan, Don Barr, Timothy Bazemore, Debra Buckner, Debbie Corbett, John Dickey, Robert Drenner, Karla England, Terry Gardner, Pat Gilligan, Sherri Kausche, Angelika McCall, Tom Morris, Greg Nix, Randy

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COMMITTEE Public Safety & Homeland Security
COMMITTEE Regulated Industries

Smith, Richard Tankersley, Jan Tanner, Kevin Thomas, Able Mable Watson, Sam Williams, Mary Frances Williams, Noel
NAME Hitchens, Bill Collins, J Lott, Jodi Clark, Heath Cooke, Kevin Evans, Becky Frazier, Gloria Glanton, Mike Gravley, Micah Greene, Gerald Holcomb, Scott Jackson, Mack Jasperse, Rick Lumsden, Eddie Mathis, Danny Petrea, Jesse Powell, Alan Taylor, Darlene Werkheiser, Bill Williams, Rick
NAME Powell, Alan Collins, J Hawkins, Lee Bennett, Karen Caldwell, Michael Carpenter, Kasey Cooke, Kevin Cooper, Sharon Ehrhart, Ginny Harrell, Brett Jasperse, Rick Jones, Jan Kirby, Tom Martin, Chuck Mitchell, Billy Ridley, Jason Rogers, Terry Rutledge, Dale Smith, Michael Stephens, Mickey

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COMMITTEE Retirement
COMMITTEE Rules

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Washburn, Dale Welch, Andy Williams, Rick Williamson, Bruce Jones, Jeff
NAME Benton, Tommy Kirby, Tom Watson, Sam Bentley, Patty Beverly, James Buckner, Debbie Gordon, J. Craig Greene, Gerald Hill, DeWayne LaRiccia, Dominic Lopez, Brenda Martin, Chuck Rich, Bonnie Tarvin, Steve Thomas, Erica Wilkerson, David Williams, Noel
NAME Smith, Richard Hatchett, Matt Jasperse, Rick Trammell, Bob Burns, Jon Kelley, Trey Boddie, William Ballinger, Mandi Benton, Tommy Beverly, James Blackmon, Shaw Carson, John Cooper, Sharon Dempsey, Katie Drenner, Karla Efstration, Chuck Fleming, Barry Greene, Gerald Harrell, Brett Hawkins, Lee Hugley, Carolyn Jackson, Mack Jones, Jan Knight, David Lumsden, Eddie

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COMMITTEE Science & Technology
COMMITTEE Small Business

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020

Martin, Chuck Morris, Greg Parrish, Butch Powell, Alan Rogers, Terry Setzler, Ed Smith, Lynn Smyre, Calvin Stephens, Ron Tankersley, Jan Tanner, Kevin Taylor, Darlene Williams, Al Williamson, Bruce
NAME Setzler, Ed Jones, Todd Petrea, Jesse Clark, Heath Davis, Viola Dreyer, David Gilligan, Sherri Gravley, Micah Jones, Jeff Lott, Jodi Marin, Pedro "Pete" Martin, Chuck McLeod, Donna Moore, Beth Nelson, Sheila Oliver, Mary Margaret Pirkle, Clay Reeves, Bert Scott, Sandra Smith, Michael Thomas, Able Mable Thomas, Erica Turner, Scot Wilkerson, David
NAME Cantrell, Wes LaRiccia, Dominic Barr, Timothy Beverly, James Blackmon, Shaw Boddie, William Bruce, Roger Burnough, Rhonda Cannon, Park

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COMMITTEE Special Rules

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Carter, Doreen Clark, David Corbett, John Drenner, Karla Dubnik, Matt Gurtler, Matt Hawkins, Lee Henson, Michele Holland, Betsy Jackson, Mack Jones, Jeff Kausche, Angelika Kendrick, Dar'shun Kennard, Gregg Kirby, Tom Knight, David Lott, Jodi Newton, Mark Park, Sam Powell, Alan Pullin, Ken Robichaux, Mary Rutledge, Dale Schofield, Kim Shannon, Renitta Sharper, Dexter Stovall, Valencia Tarvin, Steve Turner, Scot
NAME Belton, Dave Holmes, Susan Dunahoo, Emory Beverly, James Blackmon, Shaw Carter, Doreen Gordon, J. Craig Kirby, Tom LaRiccia, Dominic Metze, Marie Paris, Miriam Prince, Brian Rhodes, Trey Scott, Sandra Smith, Michael Tanner, Kevin Turner, Scot Watson, Sam Cooke, Kevin Greene, Gerald

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The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SR 535. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.

SR 536. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 276. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Kelley of the 16th, Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th and Williamson of the 115th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use tax, so as to modify the definition of dealer; to require the collection and remittance of sales tax by certain persons that facilitate certain retail sales; to define marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers; 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 adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House:
HR 878. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
HR 879. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr E Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo E Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks

Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler Shannon Sharper

Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Cooke of the 18th, Dukes of the 154th, Gardner of the 57th, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Lott of the 122nd, and Metze of the 55th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Mr. James West, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Buford, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 751. By Representatives Pullin of the 131st, Cooke of the 18th, Gurtler of the 8th, Singleton of the 71st, Moore of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-173 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legislative findings, preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, and exceptions, so as to occupy and preempt the entire field of legislation in this state involving extreme risk protection orders; to provide for a definition; to prohibit the enforcement of federal and other extreme risk protection orders in this state; to provide for a criminal offense; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 752. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Bonner of the 72nd, Bennett of the 94th, Glanton of the 75th and Carson of the 46th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding physical therapists, so as to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 753. By Representative Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Franklin to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 754. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Bazemore of the 63rd, Metze of the 55th and Jackson of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-32.6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances or marijuana in, on, or within drug-free commercial zones, so as to change the date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 755. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Jones of the 47th, Nix of the 69th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Glanton of the 75th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school funding, so as to provide that local boards of education shall provide local charter schools with itemized allotment sheets for the upcoming fiscal year by July 1 of each year; to provide that when a local board of education determines that an adjustment to the allocation for a local charter school is necessary, the local board of education shall provide the local charter school with 30 days' notice before the allocation is adjusted, provide an amended itemized allotment sheet

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to the local charter school, and publish the amended itemized allotment sheet in a prominent location on its website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 756. By Representatives Trammell of the 132nd, Clark of the 108th, Buckner of the 137th, Williams of the 37th, Allen of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to provide for conditions for the issuance of a permit for solid waste or special waste handling for a coal combustion unit or landfill; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to damage and intrusion on property relative to criminal trespass and damage to property; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county sales and use tax relative to county special purpose local option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 757. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Blackmon of the 146th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the determination of qualifying periods for special elections; to provide for voter registration deadlines for special primary runoffs and any other election or runoff held in conjunction with a special primary runoff; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 880. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard of the 162nd and Gordon of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Al St. Lawrence and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

HR 882. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Belton of the 112th, Bonner of the 72nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Setzler of the 35th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President Donald J. Trump and the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces and intelligence agencies on their successful military operation that neutralized Qasem Soleimani; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

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

HB 725 HB 727 HB 729 HB 731 HB 736 HB 738 HB 740 HR 843

HB 726 HB 728 HB 730 HB 735 HB 737 HB 739 HB 741 HR 844

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

Representatives Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 134th et al., Carpenter of the 4th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Williams of the 168th, Jackson of the 64th, Silcox of the 52nd, Drenner of the 85th, Stovall of the 74th, and Burnough of the 77th.

The Speaker called the House to order for the purpose of receiving the mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms.

The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared before the House and addressed the members.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

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HB 276. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Kelley of the 16th, Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use tax, so as to modify the definition of dealer; to require the collection and remittance of sales tax by certain persons that facilitate certain retail sales; to define marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Harrell of the 106th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 276 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Dollar of the 45th and Williamson of the 115th.
Representative Jones of the 25th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 538. By Representatives Jones of the 25th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state administrative organization of revenue and taxation; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administration of revenue and taxation; to amend Chapter 13A of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax tribunals, so as to require that all questions of law decided by the Georgia Tax Tribunal be decided without deference to the rules, determinations, or interpretations of the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Pursuant to HR 881, the House commended Clayton State University upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary and recognized January 14, 2020, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 881. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary and recognizing January 14, 2020, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 883. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Williams of the 168th, Hugley of the 136th, Jackson of the 128th and Nix of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Beatrice Spivey-Roberts; and for other purposes.
HR 884. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Richard Boone upon the grand occasion of his 80th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 885. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th and Sainz of the 180th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing 9-1-1 and public safety telecommunicators as first responders in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 886. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Ralston of the 7th, Cheokas of the 138th, Nix of the 69th and Harrell of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karin and Erik Vonk of Richland Distilling Company; and for other purposes.
HR 887. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, England of the 116th, Dempsey of the 13th, Stephens of the 164th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Easterseals and recognizing January 17, 2020, as Easterseals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 888. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Edith Arnold Hambrick; and for other purposes.

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HR 889. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Kennard of the 102nd, Moore of the 95th, McLaurin of the 51st, Kausche of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Korean American Day in Georgia and the cultural significance of the Hanbok; and for other purposes.
HR 890. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Kelley of the 16th, Jones of the 47th, Martin of the 49th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Morris "Mo" Clyde Lewis III; and for other purposes.
HR 891. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Smyre of the 135th, Dickey of the 140th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Albert Demons Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 892. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elnora McKenzie Gay; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
SR 536. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others
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To notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House of Representatives to be named by the Speaker and seven from the Senate to be named by the President of the Senate, be appointed to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is now ready for the transaction of business.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Third Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Alexander Allen Anulewicz
E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas
E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner E Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell E Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathis McCall E McClain McLaurin McLeod

Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Petrea Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E E Trammell Turner Washburn E Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Mathiak of the 73rd was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.

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

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Representatives Benton of the 31st, Hatchett of the 150th, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Parsons of the 44th, Pirkle of the 155th, Thomas of the 56th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Michael J. Jackson, Confidence Missionary Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 745. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Cannon of the 58th, Shannon of the 84th, Kendrick of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to enact the "Georgia Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to require perinatal facilities in this state to implement evidence based implicit bias programs for its health care professionals; to require certain components in such programs; to provide for initial and refresher training; to provide for the compilation and

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tracking of data on severe maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 746. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Scott of the 76th, Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 56th, Shannon of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Woman's Right to Know Act," so as to authorize any female upon whom an abortion is to be performed to decide not to receive or review informational materials regarding an unborn child, certify that she received or reviewed such informational materials, view the fetal image, or hear the fetal heartbeat prior to obtaining an abortion; to provide for documentation of such decision; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 758. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 133rd, Harrell of the 106th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012," so as to prohibit the consideration of the deployment of motor carrier safety improvements in determining an individual's employment status with a motor carrier; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 759. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Fleming of the 121st, Welch of the 110th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 760. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Jackson of the 128th, Hitchens of the 161st and Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for authorization of peace officers to take a person to a physician or emergency receiving facility for emergency examination under certain circumstances; to provide for immunity; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 761. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Parsons of the 44th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Allen of the 40th and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to eliminate the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 762. By Representative Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide a deduction from the Georgia net taxable income of corporations for assessments paid by a taxpayer that were imposed on such taxpayer pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 763. By Representatives Jones of the 25th and Caldwell of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to create a sandbox program for the testing of financial products or services and the granting of limited waivers of certain regulatory requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for the administration of the sandbox program by the Attorney

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General; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for standards and procedures for program applications, operation, and supervision; to provide for criminal history background checks; to provide that moneys deposited under this program shall only be appropriated for programs of the office of the Attorney General; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 764. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Jones of the 47th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Stovall of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to facilities grants for charter schools, purposes for which grants may be used, upkeep of charter school property, and availability of unused facilities, so as to provide that unused facilities owned by the state and under the control and management of the State Properties Commission shall be made available for use by local charter schools and state charter schools; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 765. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd, Benton of the 31st and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for the calculation of future increases in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for other magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for clerks of magistrate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 766. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jackson of the 64th, Mitchell of the 88th, McClain of the 100th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to provide that postsecondary educational institutions shall deposit a portion of

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all revenue derived from its athletic teams' involvement with intercollegiate postseason athletic contests into an escrow account to be distributed to eligible student athletes on a pro rata basis upon graduation; to provide legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 767. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Williams of the 168th, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the Department of Public Health to collect certain information regarding suicides in this state; to provide for annual reports; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Veterans Service, so as to provide for the creation of the Commission on Veteran Suicide Prevention; to provide for the composition and duties of such commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 768. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Williams of the 168th, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions regarding military personnel, so as to provide that it is against public policy to discriminate in housing based upon a person's status as a current or former member of the armed forces of the United States; to provide for definitions; to provide for remedies and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 769. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Williams of the 168th, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans education, so as to provide for graduate education and housing assistance for certain

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disabled veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for benefits and eligibility; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 770. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Williams of the 168th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Veterans Service, so as to provide for a competitive grant program to provide assistance for the cost of service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for procedures; to provide for the certification of veteran service dog providers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 771. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Williams of the 168th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that members of the armed forces of the United States who are abiding in this state incident to active military duty and their spouses and dependents qualify for in-state tuition; to provide for a continuation of in-state tuition under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 772. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Williams of the 168th, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for a green alert program to notify the public when a veteran or military service member known to have a physical or mental health condition related to his or her service, or who is at imminent risk of self-harm, is missing; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and cooperation of state agencies; to provide for certain immunities; to provide for

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a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 773. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for reciprocal licensing of professions, occupations, and trades for individuals licensed outside of the State of Georgia; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 774. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Dreyer of the 59th, Jones of the 53rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division; to provide for public notification of such releases by the Environmental Protection Division; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 893. By Representatives Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that persons who are at least 16 years of age may vote in school district elections and elections affecting school funding; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 894. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Williams of the 168th, Schofield of the 60th, Jackson of the 64th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:

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A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Veterans' Suicide; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HR 895. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Dreyer of the 59th, Jones of the 53rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Ethylene Oxide Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

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

HB 751 HB 753 HB 755 HB 757 HR 882

HB 752 HB 754 HB 756 HR 880

Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 245 HB 593 HB 663

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

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

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Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Silcox of the 52nd, Greene of the 151st, Rich of the 97th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th et al., Stovall of the 74th, and Kennard of the 102nd.
Pursuant to HR 886, the House recognized and commended Karin and Erik Vonk of Richland Distilling Company.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 897. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marcus Holston, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; and for other purposes.
HR 898. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Schofield of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kim Blackwood, Clayton County Public Schools' 20192020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; and for other purposes.
HR 899. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Barr of the 103rd, Dubnik of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Beekeepers Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 900. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Gordon of the 163rd and Petrea of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION inviting the Savannah Children's Choir to be designated as junior ambassadors from the State of Georgia to the People's Republic of China; and for other purposes.
HR 901. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Hitchens of the 161st and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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HR 902. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, LaHood of the 175th, Dempsey of the 13th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the individual member organizations and their staff. as members of Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD) and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 16, 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 903. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Thomas Robie; and for other purposes.
HR 904. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Oliver of the 82nd, Tankersley of the 160th, Dempsey of the 13th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2020, as Georgia SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 905. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Clark of the 147th, Mathis of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Williams of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sheriff Cullen Talton; and for other purposes.
HR 906. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th, Glanton of the 75th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Kimberly Dugger, Clayton County Public Schools' 20192020 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 907. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Schofield of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION commending Annette McCraw, Clayton County Public Schools' 20192020 Support Professional of the Year-Certified; and for other purposes.
HR 908. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Schofield of the 60th and Bazemore of the 63rd:

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A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Shakeria Chaney, Clayton County Public Schools' 20192020 Support Leader of the Year-Certified; and for other purposes.
HR 909. By Representatives Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing CEO John Long for his efforts in establishing the Georgia Radio Museum and Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
Representative Clark of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 882 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Clark of the 147th
Chairman
Representative Greene of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Properties has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 326 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Chairman

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The following communication was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
18 Capitol Square Suite 613 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 15, 2020
Bill Reilly, Clerk Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta GA 30334
To Whom it May Concern,
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-27-34, please find attached the report of the House Lottery Oversight Committee, unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of the House Regulated Industries Committee on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
I ask that this report be entered into the records of the Georgia House of Representatives, as well as be distributed on each member of the Georgia House of Representatives chamber desk, for their review and information.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Alan Powell Alan Powell, House District 32 Chairman, Regulated Industries
Georgia General Assembly House Lottery Oversight Committee
This report is submitted pursuant to the oversight role of the House Regulated Industries Committee
/s/ Alan Powell Chairman Alan Powell, Dist. 32

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Date: January 14, 2020
2019-2020 History of the House Lottery Oversight Committee
The House Regulated Industries Committee was tasked with oversight duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation upon its' creation in 1995. The Regulated Industries created The House Lottery Oversight Committee as a subcommittee in order to carry out oversight duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation. The House Lottery Oversight Committee met four times during the 2019-2020 interim to effectuate these duties. The Committee met on 5/22/2019 to take a tour of the Georgia Lottery Corporation facilities and participate in a question and answer session with the purpose of gaining an understanding of the current operation of the Corporation. The Committee met on 5/23/2019 in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building with the purpose of having a further question and answer session with the Georgia Lottery Corporation. The Committee met on 11/14/2019 in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building with the purpose of concluding the oversight process of the Georgia Lottery Corporation. The final meeting occurred on 1/8/2020 in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building with the purpose of reviewing and approving the Committee's recommendations regarding the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
House Findings of Lottery Oversight Committee Relating to Traditional Lottery
1. Background and Possible Future Modifications. Over the past 24 years, the Georgia Lottery Corporation has operated an efficient enterprise to conduct a lottery and fund critical programs such as the Hope Scholarship and Pre-K education programs. This has been accomplished by requiring integrity of the Lottery games and having a retail network that permits the public to easily participate if they so choose. While successful, the financial results are continually requiring more net revenue to fund this popular scholarship program and the Pre-K developmental education module. To continue its support of these programs, the GLC must further improve its financial model and strive for greater innovation of its existing sales programs of Lottery products. In addition, there may be a need for legislative changes in the Hope program to cap the amount of money that a university can charge for tuition for a Zell Miller Hope Scholar. By this modification, the ever-increasing target and revenue projections for Zell Miller scholars will be abated and addressed. If Zell Miller recipients are truly the best and the brightest, it may be time for the university system to tighten its belt and help Georgia keep the best and brightest students in our state for their secondary education without busting the funding mechanism for secondary education scholarships.
2. Monitoring Accomplishments and Goals. A review of the salary structure for the GLC personnel clearly illustrates that these quasi-governmental employees are by and large earning higher salaries than most other counterparts in the state system. These quasi-governmental employees do not receive state benefits (i.e. Employee Retirement

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System and State Health Benefit Plan). While this group of state employees does perform a regulatory function, their duties also include a for-profit or entrepreneurial side that requires innovation and creativity of marketing and making the pie bigger for the programs such as Hope and Pre-K activities. Simply put, the GLC and its leadership should implement goals and expectations for its employment force that measures results on an annual basis. Because of the hybrid nature of its activities, the GLC should inspect what it expects of its staff. Such goals and measurements should be shared with the oversight committee so that we can clearly determine the tangible goals and results that the Lottery should be attaining.
3. Introduction of Sports Betting. Based upon an opinion letter from the Office of Legislative Counsel, it appears that the GLC under the current law has the authority to institute limited sports betting as part of the GLC ticket programs. This obviously would be a significant increase in net GLC revenues for Hope and Pre-K programs. Several other state lotteries have already added sports betting to their current lottery offerings. It is assumed by many that sports betting conducted by the GLC through its current master license and location owner network would result in an increase of Lottery retailers as well as attracting a new set of consumers who are not necessarily interested in the traditional lottery no-skill games. Just as the COAM games have added to the GLC's revenues, the introduction of sports betting would also complement the existing base of GLC products games. Other legal opinions suggest that the Georgia constitution should be amended to specifically remove all doubt and reference sports betting as another game conducted by the GLC, the legislature should consider such an action. This is especially true if the legislature is going to allow casinos and horse tracks to allow sports betting at their premises in future years.
4. Paying Lottery Winners and Concomitant Litigation. The integrity of the Lottery's games is clearly an important objection. At the same time, it is equally important for winners of lottery games to be paid in a prompt manner and not unnecessarily have delays occur which have resulted in litigation which the GLC has lost. It appears that GLC has modified is procedures to ensure that no one person delays the payment of a winning ticket just because there is a suspicion of wrongdoing without the requisite evidence to back it up. The committee applauds the current director of GLC in promptly responding and instituting a new protocol that respects the need for oversight without being punitive or creating the impression that the GLC is targeting certain demographic groups. The House Lottery Oversight Committee finds no need to modify existing law with regard to target percentages and further finds that the Georgia Lottery has performed exceptionally well providing funds for education.
5. Cost of GLC Administration. The GLC should provide the Oversight Committee on a semi-annual basis with the total amount of GLC revenues used for administration and enforcement. These figures should be compared with the cost of other governmental agencies to determine the reasonable cost of running the GLC itself. In addition, it

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would also be helpful to review the cost of other state-run lottery operations and see how Georgia compares to these operations as to a cost benefit analysis.
6. Monitoring Disputes. The Oversight Committee should, in the future, receive on an annual basis, the number of individuals who were denied their lottery prizes and the amounts of prizes that they were denied.
7. Lottery Game Terminations. The Oversight Committee should be provided the number of scratch-off games terminated before the winning ticket is sold and the amount of prize money that was advertised but not awarded. This report should be submitted on an annual basis.
8. New Lottery Retailers. On an annual basis, the GLC should provide to the Oversight Committee the number of new GLC lottery retailers. Sufficiently detailed data should include retailers who are not owned or operated by the GLC (e.g., Atlanta airport location) and locations where the lottery retailer was merely changed due to a change of ownership at the business location. This information should be used by the GLC to determine whether the GLC footprint of retailers is truly expanding or contracting in Georgia.
9. Fantasy Sports Option for GLC. In addition to considering sports betting as another offering, the GLC should explore the value of offering fantasy sports leagues as a business opportunity which could attract new customers to the Lottery's customer base. Just as the private sector has been forced to revise its product lines and approaches to salesmanship, the GLC needs to strongly and seriously evaluate how it can improve and expand its offerings and the way it sells its products. In recent years, the Lottery has used its sales network of private sector retailers and through its use of the GLC app has changed its medium for its sales. As the GLC matures, it should not be too timid in its offerings. It must innovate and be creative in its product offerings and the way products are sold. The demands of funding the Hope and Pre-K programs require it.
10. Maximizing Sales and Marketing Efforts. The GLC should utilize its COAM master license partners to work in tandem with the GLC marketing and sales staff to develop more traditional lottery retailers. The merging of the strengths of these two groups should create a symbiotic relationship that enhances lottery revenues.
11. Age Old Debate. There is a constant debate as to whether the GLC should be evaluated as to the percentage of dollars that it brings to the bottom lines based upon its gross sales as compared to the actual dollars that it in fact brings to that bottom line. What is clear is that the support of Hope and Pre-K is done by the existence of dollars and not percentages. It is the total new dollars received that will determine if the Hope and PreK programs have enough dollars to fund its efforts. Thus, maximizing all forms of revenue available for these programs is essential. Simply put, one can only spend

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dollars not percentages. It is for this reason that the GLC must certainly respect the percentage goals set forth in the law, but must always strive to maximize the amount of dollars to the bottom line to support the worthy programs that the public has become accustomed to utilize for the children and students of this state. Maximizing dollars can help expand the educational mission and the financial aid programs that exist in this state.
12. Future Testimony Before Oversight Committee. In the future, in addition to the Lottery personnel that appeared before the Oversight Committee, it would also be helpful to hear from a member of the Lottery Board of Directors, a representative of the COAM Advisory Board, and representatives of the individual businesses that are either contracted with or are regulated by the GLC. These presentations should help the Oversight Committee secure a better understanding of the various facets of this operation.
13. Litigation Report. Another presentation of the GLC in the future should include a summary and review of the active litigation that the Lottery is experiencing. This may reveal certain systemic problems that should be addressed.
14. Retailers' Commissions. Retailers' commissions were cut in 2011 with HB 326. At the time, stakeholders recognized the importance of the retail partnership. As such, they set in statute an allowance that when the lottery was on solid financial footing, as evidenced by a successful transfer of at least $1B, the lottery would be authorized to provide retailers with bonuses and incentives. The Lottery has met that minimum requirement and should therefor institute a robust bonus and incentive program. Toward the achievement of this goal, the GLC should annually report the percentage of retailers receiving a bonus or incentive, as well as the value of the bonus or incentive.
15. Lottery Personnel Employment Contracts. There is some concern involving the issue of employment contracts for GLC personnel which have a term longer than one year. These concerns include handcuffing future administrations and unnecessarily limiting the flexibility to create new positions or add different personnel to the GLC operation. Overall, it is advised that the Legislature review the practices that occur in other states and evaluate what would be best for Georgia and its lottery operation. Most state personnel do not have long-term employment contracts and before one is proffered, there should be a compelling reason to do so.
House Findings of Lottery Oversight Committee Relating to COAM Industry
1. Background and Status of COAM Industry. Due to legislative change, the Coin Operated Amusement Industry came under the GLC's purview in 2014. In addition, a portion of the net revenue (presently 10%) became dedicated funds that help finance the Hope Scholarship and the Pre-K program of which many Georgia children and

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students have benefitted. This past year, over $60 million was added to these programs from the playing of these machines. Based upon partial revenue figure for the current year, this revenue may increase to over $88 million. This revenue is further supplemented by payments of license fees and decals from both the owners of the machines and the locations where these machines are placed. These regulatory fees exceed $15 million which is greater than the entire cost of regulating this industry by COAM division of the GLC. All these monies collected is further supplemented by these business owners (master license owners and location owners) who pay state income tax, personal property taxes and sales tax on the noncash redemption generated from certain prizes won by successful players of the COAMs. The COAMs are always a part of a larger business and can be seen in convenience stores, bars, restaurants, fraternal groups, American Legions, VFWs, and in such amusement centers as Six Flags, Dave & Busters, Andretti's Speedway, and Chuck E. Cheese. This industry has existed in Georgia since the early 1900's. The present law governing this industry is more advanced than our sister states and is more tightly governed. The COAMs must have "some skill" in their operation and the industry exists across all counties in Georgia.
2. Current Regulation of COAM Industry. The relationship between the GLC, the regulatory body governing the industry, and the private sector businesspeople has matured over the past few years. The growing pains associated with a change in law has moved all parties to a place where regulation of largely small businesspeople has to be balanced by fair regulation and marketing the play of the machines by the public. It appears that the playing of the machines has provided an amusement feature that also has helped the sale of lottery tickets as a form of noncash redemption relating to the machines. Based upon past history, we find that a GLC COAM gift card (see item three below) would only further serve to increase lottery revenues for the Hope and PreK programs.
3. Past Practice and GLC COAM Gift Card. In past years, under previous law, the successful players of these machines were able to redeem their noncash redemption vouchers for lottery tickets, merchandise and gift cards for use at various merchants across the state. This resulted in the purchase of a large amount of gift cards by master license holders and location owners which also created an easy system to collect ancillary sales tax on the items purchased with the gift cards. Based upon testimony and questioning by the Oversight Committee, it appears clear that a GLC COAM gift card that could be used across the state would not only aid in sales tax collection, but also result in a profit center for the lottery in creating and selling these gift cards to COAM location owners for prizes for their customers who play the COAMs. Such a program would be a significant step forward for the GLC and it is strongly urged by the Oversight Committee that such a gift card and any variations thereof be instituted as soon as possible. Changing most of the noncash redemption to either the purchase of lottery tickets or these gift cards would be a boon to new lottery revenues, as well as

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sales tax collections. It is this kind of out-of-the-box thinking that can propel the Lottery to continue to easily fund such worthwhile programs as Hope and Pre-K. Furthermore, the implementation of the gift card would produce more businesses interested in having the games because the gift card is a simple, acceptable and easy form of the awarding of prizes associated with the playing of the COAMs. Various businesses with multiple locations could provide a lawful and straightforward means of awards for their customers. At the same time, the GLC could develop other marketing opportunities that would increase their profits and help small businesses make ends meet. The GLC will not miss the opportunity to further anchor its successes with this supplemental lottery product which it is already authorized to do under current law and will implement a gift card program and report back to the House Lottery Oversight Committee by 12/31/2020.
4. Administration Cost of COAM Program. As with the traditional lottery program, the GLC should provide the Oversight Committee on a semi-annual basis the total amount of revenues for the administration and enforcement of the COAM program. The cost benefits analysis and the need to readjust any priorities for the program should be carefully reviewed. One specific concern is the minimal amount of marketing funds dedicated to the COAM program.
5. Enhancement of COAM Sales and Marketing Efforts. The GLC should redouble its efforts to have its master license holders and location owners work more diligently with the Lottery's sales force to increase the number of locations in the state for lottery retailers and COAM locations. If the goal is to increase lottery revenues and to help the small businessperson, more places to play is a sure-fire way to reach this goal.
6. Compliance with Noncash Redemption Law. As noted in Item 3 above, the implementation of a GLC COAM gift card has many financial benefits to the Lottery Program, especially the increase in revenue for Hope and Pre-K programs. In addition, the use of such a new lottery product would, in our view, create even greater compliance with the existing noncash redemption which bans the proffering of cash to successful players of the COAM machines. By having this card, location owners could easily train their employment staff to provide such a gift card to the players of the machines. This will result in greater compliance to the existing noncash redemption law and enable the GLC and the Revenue Department to help small businesses easily comply with the amusement and existing sales tax law relating to the COAM industry.
7. Clarification of Coin Operated Amusement Machines. In order to be certain that new technology or any deceptive practices occur which are developed to circumvent the current COAM law, it is recommended that the definition of a coin operated amusement machine be clarified to include a "some skill" game on any such machine that is commercially available for play by the public. This clarification will ensure the

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integrity of the COAM license system and will prevent tax and regulatory avoidance of the same.
Representative Rick Jasperse offers the following Addendum to the House Lottery Oversight Committee Report:
It is my observation and opinion, as Chairman of the House Education Committee, that although technically the recommendation may not come under the domain of the lottery, the end result of the actions of the Board of Regents has a dramatic effect on lottery performance.
Knowing the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship programs are merit-based, as tuition has increased, those students who may, due to many factors such as poor educational opportunities / attainment, income, or some social issue, are not HOPE Scholars, are priced out of higher education rather quickly.
This decrease in affordability of higher education to many Georgia citizens increases debt of our students, hurting their long-term economic stability.
Representative Tom Kirby offers the following Addendum to the House Lottery Oversight Committee Report:
It is past time to remind the Board of Regents the lottery funds via HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships is not their personal bank. I have often heard the Board of Regents claim the University of Georgia is a great value for the students. That may have been true in the distant past, but not today. Having personally written the checks to Georgia State University, the University of Kentucky and the University of Georgia, I can tell you, UGA is not a good value. In fact, when comparing UGA to UK, we find the following:
Both are their respective states "flagship" universities Both were established as land grant institutions Both have national and internationally recognize academic programs Both have nationally recognized athletics While UGA has more students, the ration of the number of students to state
populations is again similar
However, there is a BIG BIG difference in the cost to attend. In simple terms, in-state tuition costs to UGA mirror out-of-state tuition costs to UK. Using lottery money thorough the scholarship programs has allowed the Board of Regents to inflate cost at an alarming rate, to the point that soon it will be cheaper for Georgia high school graduates to attend schools outside of Georgia.

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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, January 16, 2020

Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore
E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas
E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner E Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier E Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks

E Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett
E Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott
E Setzler Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson E Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Hopson of the 153rd, Jones of the 91st, Kennard of the 102nd, Kirby of the 114th, Rutledge of the 109th, and Thomas of the 56th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Harris Malcom, Regional State Missionary, Georgia Baptist Convention, Monroe, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 775. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for state, county, municipal, or school purposes for deployed service members in an amount proportional to the period of deployment during the preceding calendar year; to provide for a definition; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 776. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, in general, so as to provide protections for military service members in the event of foreclosures or other proceedings to enforce secured obligations; to define a term; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 777. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd, England of the 116th, Smith of the 70th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction, alteration, etc., of buildings and other structures, so as to direct the Department of Community Affairs to undertake a review of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code so as to consider amending the state minimum standard codes to allow tall mass timber construction types; to provide a date by which said review is to be completed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 778. By Representative Turner of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to exempt certain personal property of businesses from state ad valorem taxation; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 779. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Frye of the 118th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise the distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among

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local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 780. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Greene of the 151st, Lott of the 122nd and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-16-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of State Properties Commission generally, so as to allow the commission to use an opinion of value in the valuation of state property where a conveyance of the property by the state is for the sole and direct benefit to the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HB 781. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Frazier of the 126th, Ridley of the 6th and Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to reduce the number of days for certain cease and desist orders to become final; to repeal Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business; to eliminate the notification requirement for a change in ultimate equitable owner of mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders; to change advertising content requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to reduce the number of days for the process related to bond cancellation notice; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations to federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 782. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Paris of the 142nd, Stovall of the 74th, Glanton of the 75th, Frye of the 118th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the number of holidays that are observed in Georgia; to designate the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each year as a state holiday; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 783. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Boddie of the 62nd, Gordon of the 163rd, Scott of the 76th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education for children from 16 to 17; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 784. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Jasperse of the 11th, Hitchens of the 161st, Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open and public meetings, so as to provide that discussions of school safety plans by members of a local board of education may be conducted in executive session; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 785. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 25th, Rogers of the 10th, Reeves of the 34th, Washburn of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for electronic notarizations and remote online notarizations; to revise the powers of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide that the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall provide rules and regulations for electronic notarizations and remote online notarizations; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide for procedures and requirements for electronic notarizations and remote online notarizations; to provide definitions; to provide for electronic journaling; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 896. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard of the 162nd and Gordon of the 163rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the life of Mr. James "Jimmy" Allen Petrea and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 745 HB 758 HB 760 HB 762 HB 764 HB 766 HB 768 HB 770 HB 772 HB 774 HR 894

HB 746 HB 759 HB 761 HB 763 HB 765 HB 767 HB 769 HB 771 HB 773 HR 893 HR 895

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 4th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Structured Rule

HR 882

Trump, President Donald J.; United States Armed Forces and intelligence agencies; successful military option that neutralized Qasem Soleimani; recognize (Substitute)(D&VA-Clark-147th)

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 276. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Kelley of the 16th, Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use tax, so as to modify the definition of dealer; to require the collection and remittance of sales tax by certain persons that facilitate certain retail sales; to define marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Henson of the 41st, Dugan of the 30th, and Hufstetler of the 52nd.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Holly of the 111th, Houston of the 170th, Powell of the 32nd, Petrea of the 166th, and Morris of the 26th.
The House stood at ease until 10:55 o'clock, this morning.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 878 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House, and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Governor, was called to order by the Speaker of the House, David Ralston.

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The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.
Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, His Excellency, Governor Brian P. Kemp, appeared upon the floor of the House and delivered the following address:
Lt. Governor Duncan, Speaker Ralston, Mayor Bottoms, Governor and Mrs. Deal, President Pro Tem Miller, Speaker Pro Tem Jones and members of the General Assembly, constitutional officers, members of the Judiciary, members of the consular corps, and my fellow Georgians: During my first State of the State address, I spoke about the wise builder who put his house on a sure foundation. The rain and winds came. The flood waters rose, and the house stood firm. I tipped my hat to Governor Deal and the lawmakers who came before me - those who poured the concrete and laid the footings, hardworking Georgians who left this place better than they found it.
One year ago, I urged those in this room - in this historic space - to join me in building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous state - a state where small businesses are empowered to grow, invest, and thrive, where government is responsive and effective - a state where healthcare is affordable, accessible and where the rights of the unborn are protected. I asked lawmakers both Republicans and Democrats to join me in the fight for Georgia's future - to crack down on gangs and sex trafficking, to invest in education and our educators, to stand up for our values and those we value, to put politics and partisanship behind us, and to unite for the greater good. Over the last twelve months, we have realized incredible success and endured hardships. We have seen the fruits of our labor, and we have seen the power of God's Providence.
In 2019, we stood together on the construction site, building on a sure foundation. I'm proud of what we've accomplished. But there's still more work to be done. As your Governor, I have been honored to travel this great state, and everywhere I go, I start by saying the same thing: "It is a great time to be a Georgian, don't you agree?"
Right now, our unemployment rate is 3.3 percent. That's the lowest in Georgia history. We have a record number of hardworking Georgians in the workforce. Our state is the No. 1 place for business for the seventh year in a row. During the past twelve months since I addressed this joint session, we have added over 64,000 private sector jobs. Of the 371 economic development projects announced by the state in 2019, 79 percent were outside of Atlanta in communities like Cairo, Cartersville, and Commerce, creating economic opportunity no matter your zip code. The State of the State is strong, and folks, we are just getting started.
I was raised to work hard. I know that my mom, who is in the gallery today, remembers driving me around with a push-mower in the trunk of her red Buick LeSabre, which we nick-named the "Red Dawg." I had a bunch of odd jobs growing up, but construction is the

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one that stuck. There's something about the process that drew me in. Every step is important. Every moment matters. I started with a pick-up truck and a shovel, digging ditches, pouring concrete, and hammering nails.
Over the years, I've built homes, apartments, light commercial, multi-use. I volunteered on Habitat houses, remodeled the Rape Crisis Center in Athens, and even built my own home where we live today. But I'll be honest: I'm proudest of what we are building right now. Under this Gold Dome, we have framed the house with strong Georgia Grown lumber cut in a local sawmill brought to the job site.
In year two, it's time to set our sights on the sheet rock, the siding, and the bricks. Each side of the structure will protect those on the inside by providing an environment ripe for learning, opportunity, and growth. Every window looks to the future, a door that welcomes those in need, and those who want to help.
While Republicans and Democrats disagree often, we all know the value of a good education. We know the impact that a teacher can have on a student. We know that learning has the power to lift people out of poverty, and help many realize their full, God-given potential. As we move forward as a state, we must re-affirm our commitment to Georgia's schools; trust parents to make decisions in the best interests of their children; and support our superintendents, teachers, counselors, and specialists as they work to educate and inspire the next generation.
I want to applaud Governor Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal, who join us in the gallery, for fully-funding Quality Basic Education and investing in early learning for Georgia students. I also want to thank this legislature for working together to champion education during the 2019 session. Together, we fully-funded QBE for the second year in a row. We provided over $69 million in school security grants for all 2,314 schools. We increased funding for mental health services in our high schools, and we gave educators a long overdue and historic pay raise!
I'm so proud of our teachers and school leaders for what they do on a daily basis. And while we spend a lot of time honoring athletes and elected officials, these are the public servants who really deserve the credit. Joining us today in the gallery are two hardworking Georgians who deserve all the accolades and applause that we can muster.
Mrs. Samantha Fuhrey of Newton County is Georgia's Superintendent of the Year for 2020, and Mrs. Tracey Pendley of Atlanta Public Schools is our 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Please join me in saying, "Thank You!"
To truly honor their service, we have some work to do in the days ahead. Let's fully fund public school education for the third year in a row, accounting for growth and resources needed to properly educate. Let's dismantle the remnants of Common Core, reduce the

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number of required tests, and give teachers the opportunity to actually do what they do best - teach. And finally, let's give our educators another well-deserved pay raise!
In my budget, I have included a $2,000 pay raise for all public school educators. This raise will enhance retention rates, boost recruitment numbers, and improve educational outcomes in schools throughout Georgia. By investing in our educators, we can build a strong house, a place where everyone learns and all Georgians have the opportunity to thrive.
As the father of three, I know that a healthy home is a happy home! The same is true in our state. While we are the hub for job creation and business growth, we also live in a state where many hardworking Georgians can't access quality healthcare. Premiums are too high, and many families have to compromise coverage because of the costs.
Empowered by the Patients First Act, we crafted Georgia-centric healthcare solutions to lower healthcare costs, reduce insurance premiums, enhance access to top-notch care, and ultimately, improve health outcomes for Georgia families. For nine months, we developed two unique and innovative healthcare programs that meet the needs of hardworking Georgians, keep our budget balanced, and reflect our values and vision as a state. These proposals, Georgia Access and Georgia Pathways, shake up the status quo and put patients first - not the special interests.
While these reforms will provide a new pathway for 408,000 Georgians to access affordable care and lower insurance premiums for millions more, this is only the beginning. We have friends and neighbors who need our help, so we must Keep Choppin'!
Right now, there are countless families who just received a surprise medical bill in the mail - an "out of network" specialist, a procedure that wasn't approved or covered, nights in the hospital that didn't meet the requirements. We have hardworking Georgians who, by no fault of their own, are on the brink of bankruptcy because there's no transparency in healthcare billing. Families are living on a prayer because the system is rigged against them.
This year, we will implement long overdue reforms that put our families first. Working with patients, providers, and the private sector, we'll craft a legislative remedy to reduce surprise medical billing. We will demand transparency, embrace empathy, and insist on fairness. We will take care of each other in sickness and in health.
Now, I know that reform especially in healthcare is daunting. And while the road ahead is long, there are plenty of men and women who have gone before us; bold leaders and public servants who blazed a trail and set a standard for countless Georgians to follow.

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One of those people is Senator Johnny Isakson. A pioneer of the Georgia Republican Party, Johnny Isakson is a man of character and incredible determination. He served under this Gold Dome in the Georgia General Assembly, Chaired the State Board of Education, and went on to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. Capitol. For 15 years, Johnny Isakson was our U.S. Senator. He is a gentleman, a statesman, and a true patriot.
Like you, I was incredibly saddened when Johnny announced that he had Parkinson's disease, and again, when he called to announce his retirement from the Senate. While I am confident that Senator Kelly Loeffler will do an incredible job representing our state and our best interests, we are losing a giant in Washington. I've heard it said that words matter, but actions mean more.
That's why today, I want to take another step in honoring Johnny Isakson's service. Right now, over 20,000 Georgians are living with Parkinson's disease with new patients diagnosed every single day. While treatable, Parkinson's disease has no cure. I don't know about you, but I want to change that.
Thanks to the leadership of President Jere Morehead, we are creating a Johnny Isakson Professorship for Parkinson's Research at the University of Georgia. Once recruited, this PhD researcher will develop better treatments for patients like Johnny, better medicine, and a better quality of life. Through this partnership, we will use technology and innovation to break new ground. With the grit and resolve of Johnny Isakson, we will move one step closer to a cure.
Our house here in Georgia will be a healthy one with a big, framed photo of Johnny right on the wall. Our children and grandchildren will walk past and ask about the statesmen pictured. His story is Georgia's story. His legacy will live on for generations to come. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming and honoring one of Georgia's finest, Senator Johnny Isakson. Thank you, Senator!
While Georgia is experiencing historic growth, we have a statewide threat that undermines our safety and our future. Criminal street gangs continue to grow in size and scope, impacting every county in every part of our state. These organized crime units are flooding our streets with weapons, drugs, violence, and fear. They are ripping apart the fabric of our communities. They are eroding the foundations of our families.
This year, we launched the Anti-Gang Task Force at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Under the bold leadership of Director Vic Reynolds, we are partnering with local law enforcement and prosecutors to "stop and dismantle" gangs throughout Georgia. We are providing the resources and training needed to put these dangerous criminals behind bars. We are working around the clock to keep our neighborhoods safe.

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While Georgia already has tough gang statutes on the books, there's more we can do to stop violence from taking over our state. There's more we can do to prevent another innocent person from being shot, another law enforcement officer from being killed.
While some in the media refuse to acknowledge our gang crisis, I don't have to convince Deborah Rider. A decade ago, Deborah's son, Nicholas, was sleeping in his room when gunshots ripped through the walls. A drive-by shooting organized by a local gang left Nicholas dead at the age of 10. Deborah, we are sorry for your loss, and while we can't bring Nicholas back, we will champion tough anti-gang legislation in his honor. This session, we will empower law enforcement and prosecutors, so these people will get the justice that they deserve. We will work around the clock to prevent this tragedy from happening to another family - to another Nicholas - in our state. We will do our part to make this right. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in applauding Deborah's service and honoring her son's life.
Gangs and drug cartels are fueling another public safety crisis. Every day, hundreds of people are bought and sold for sex in our state. Traffickers use Atlanta as a hub, trading human life like it's a commodity.
Shortly after taking office, we created the GRACE Commission to help coordinate efforts to end modern-day slavery in our state. Under the leadership of our First Lady Marty Kemp, the GRACE Commission has worked to raise awareness. They've partnered with elected officials, law enforcement, non-profit organizations, and those who have been in the trenches for years fighting human trafficking. They have traveled the state to sound the alarm and urge action.
During this time, Marty has met some incredible people, inspirational Georgians who have devoted their lives to helping others. Today in the gallery, we are honored to have Katie, Shemeka, and Nikki. Sadly, these women have something in common. They were trafficked as kids, robbed of their innocence and childhood, forced to see and experience things that we can't even imagine. But these women are survivors. They're fighters and powerful advocates who are working to turn Georgia into a safe haven for those who have no voice, who exist in the shadows, who need an ally to shine a light into the darkness.
Members of the House and Senate, we're once again asking for your help to win this fight against human trafficking. We must advance legislation this session that closes loopholes that leave children vulnerable to exploitation. We must help victims tell their story in the courtroom without fear of retaliation. We must support survivors who want to enter the workforce but still bear the scars of the past. The house we are building will be safe and secure, and we will not stop working until it is. Please join me in applauding the bravery of those in the gallery, and join me in thanking Marty, Jarrett, Lucy, Amy Porter, and members of the GRACE Commission. They are raising awareness and the state and country is taking notice. We are so proud of you!

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We are a blessed people - Americans who proudly live in our nation's greatest state. But what makes us great is not just what we produce on the farm or in factories. We are great because of who we respect and what we value. During debate on the heartbeat bill, I would always start with a simple statement: Georgia is a state that values life. Honestly, it's hard to disagree with that. We live in a place where every person matters - young or old, rich or poor, any race from any place.
As a pro-life Governor, I believe that we need to protect the unborn and the born. We have to defend those in the womb and then champion those when they leave the delivery room. It's incredibly sad how many children are abandoned in our hospitals - hundreds every year - living, breathing babies - discarded, forgotten, innocent, and full of potential - now wards of the state.
Over the years, the General Assembly and Governor Deal made incredible progress in updating our adoption laws in Georgia. It's now time to build on those efforts. First, we will triple the adoption tax credit from $2,000 to $6,000 to help new parents offset the incredible costs of adoption. We will lower the adoption age from 25 to 21 so more qualified Georgians can adopt and more children can be placed. Finally, we will launch the Families First Commission so we can begin to change the way our state's foster care system operates and serves the most vulnerable among us. Our goal is simple: to keep our kids safe, to encourage adoption, and ensure that every young Georgian - no matter where they live - has the opportunity to live in a safe, happy, loving home.
In closing, I want to tell you another Bible story about a builder - a man of the Old Testament who took on a massive construction project. You see, Nehemiah learned that his hometown was in ruin. The city gate was destroyed. The people were in turmoil. With a blessing from the King, he traveled back and started building. He shook up the status quo. He brought hope to a hopeless place.
There were distractions along the way, those who wanted to slow his progress, some who wanted Nehemiah and his building project to fail. But he had a calling, a clear desire, a goal to build, restore, and revive. When the opposition came calling, he always delivered the same message. There was pressure and prodding but Nehemiah responded, "I am doing a great work and can't come down." He refused to leave the job site until his project was done. He refused to let division divide his attention on the task at hand.
Like Nehemiah, we are doing a great work right here in Georgia. We have a construction project that demands our attention. We have people who are counting on us to get the job done. So, let's put politics aside and build a state where we invest in education. Let's build a state where we lower healthcare costs and improve access for patients. Let's shake up the status quo and build a state that's safe - where gangs and sex traffickers want to leave and families want to stay. Let's live out our values and build a state that gives all Georgians the opportunity to live, grow, and prosper. A house where all are free to realize their full, Godgiven potential.

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It's 2020, folks, and it's a year for building. Pick up a hammer and keep working until the project is complete! We are doing a great work, so we can't stop choppin'!
Thank you, may God bless you, and may God bless this great State of Georgia!
Senator Miller of the 49th moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker of the House, David Ralston, announced the Joint Session dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The House stood at ease until 12:15 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 914. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Setzler of the 35th, Moore of the 95th, Caldwell of the 20th, Allen of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Roy E. Hadley Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 915. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Welch of the 110th, Belton of the 112th and Rutledge of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Almond Turner; and for other purposes.
HR 916. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Allen of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Thomas of the 39th and Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Bacon; and for other purposes.
HR 917. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bessie Byrom Warren; and for other purposes.

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HR 918. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leon Echols; and for other purposes.
HR 919. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rachel C. Echols; and for other purposes.
HR 920. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jasper Bryant Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 921. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ralph M. Owens on his outstanding public service as mayor of Lavonia; and for other purposes.
HR 922. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd and Silcox of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology and recognizing January 28, 2020, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 923. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Moore of the 95th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Park of the 101st, McClain of the 100th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Matthew Charles Buckley; and for other purposes.
HR 924. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Parrish of the 158th, Lumsden of the 12th, Morris of the 156th and Williams of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Arham Shah, Arch D. Smith, and the 2019-2020 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 6, 2020, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 925. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.
HR 926. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Gardner of the 57th, Smith of the 70th, Gilligan of the 24th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Heike Fuller for her achievements in promoting diplomatic relations between the State of Georgia, the Southeast region of the United States of America, and the Federal Republic of Germany; and for other purposes.
HR 927. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Singleton of the 71st, Bazemore of the 63rd and Jackson of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Zackary Shaber; and for other purposes.
HR 928. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Earl C. Robinson; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:
HB 276. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Kelley of the 16th, Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use tax, so as to modify the definition of dealer; to require the collection and remittance of sales tax by certain persons that facilitate certain retail sales; to define marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 276
The Committee of Conference on HB 276 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 276 be adopted.

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Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Chuck Hufstetler Senator, 52nd District

/s/ Brett C Harrell Representative, 106th District

/s/ Dugan Senator, 30th District

/s/ Bruce Williamson Representative, 115th District

/s/ Steve Henson Senator, 41st District

/s/ Dollar Representative, 45th District

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

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 revise the definition of dealer; to require the collection and remittance of sales tax by certain persons that facilitate certain retail sales; to define marketplace facilitator and marketplace seller; to prohibit certain class action suits; to provide for limitations and exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-8-2, relating to definitions, by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (8) and by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(M.3) Acts as a marketplace facilitator to facilitate retail sales that are taxable under this chapter to be delivered, held for pickup, used, consumed, distributed, stored for use or consumption, or rendered as a service within this state, if the total value of the sales price of all such retail sales, combined across all its marketplace sellers and the marketplace facilitator itself, equals or exceeds $100,000.00 in aggregate in the previous or current calendar year;" "(18.1) 'Marketplace facilitator' means a person that contracts with a seller in exchange for any form of consideration to make available or facilitate a retail sale that is taxable under this chapter on behalf of such seller by directly or through any agreement or arrangement with another person:

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(A) Providing a service that makes available or facilitates such retail sale in any manner, including, but not limited to, promoting, marketing, advertising, taking orders or reservations for, providing the physical or electronic infrastructure that brings purchasers and marketplace sellers together for, or otherwise similarly assisting the seller in making such retail sale, or transmitting or otherwise similarly communicating the offer and acceptance between the marketplace seller and the purchaser for, or otherwise similarly assisting the seller for such retail sale, but excluding merely processing the payments for such retail sale; and (B) Collecting, charging, processing, or otherwise similarly facilitating payment for such retail sale on behalf of the marketplace seller. (18.2) 'Marketplace seller' means a person that conducts a retail sale through or facilitated by any physical or electronic marketplace or platform operated directly or indirectly by a marketplace facilitator, regardless of whether such marketplace seller is required to be registered with the department pursuant to Code Section 48-8-59."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-30, relating to imposition of tax, rates, and collection, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c.2)(1) A marketplace facilitator that meets the definition of a dealer provided in subparagraph (M.3) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 48-8-2 shall constitute the dealer and retailer for each retail sale taxable under this chapter at retail that it facilitates within or outside this state on behalf of a marketplace seller if such retail sale is sourced, as provided in Code Section 48-8-77, to a location within this state.
(2)(A) All taxes levied or imposed by this chapter on retail sales described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid by the purchaser to the marketplace facilitator that facilitates the retail sale on behalf of a marketplace seller. (B) The marketplace facilitator shall remit such taxes to the commissioner as provided in this article and, when received by the commissioner, the taxes shall be credited against the taxes imposed on the retail sale. (C) Each marketplace facilitator shall be liable for the full amount of taxes levied or imposed by this chapter on all retail sales described in paragraph (1) of this subsection or the amount of tax collected by such marketplace facilitator from all purchasers on all such retail sales, whichever is greater. (3) For the purposes of this subsection, it shall be prima-facie evidence that a retail sale is sourced to a location within this state if it is to be held for pickup, used, consumed, distributed, stored for use or consumption, or rendered as a service within this state. (4) No retail sale that is not taxable to the purchaser at retail shall be taxable to the marketplace facilitator. Taxes collected and remitted by a marketplace facilitator pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the credit otherwise granted by this article for like taxes previously paid in another state. This subsection shall not be construed to require a duplication in the payment of any tax.

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(5) A marketplace seller shall not be obligated to collect and remit or be liable for the taxes levied or imposed by this chapter on any retail sale for which its marketplace facilitator is obligated and liable. (6) The department may bring an action for a declaratory judgment in any superior court against any person that meets the definition of a dealer as provided in subparagraph (M.3) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 48-8-2, in order to establish that the collection obligation and liability established by this subsection is applicable and valid under state and federal law with respect to such a dealer. If such action presents a question for judicial determination related to the constitutionality of the imposition of taxes upon such a dealer, the court shall, upon motion, enjoin the state from enforcing the collection obligation against such a dealer. The superior court shall act on such declaratory judgment action and issue a final decision in an expeditious manner. (7) No class action may be brought against a marketplace facilitator in any court of this state on behalf of customers arising from or in any way related to an overpayment of sales or use tax collected on sales facilitated by the marketplace facilitator, regardless of whether that claim is characterized as a tax refund claim. Nothing in this subsection affects a customer's right to seek a refund of taxes erroneously paid. (8) The department shall solely audit the marketplace facilitator for sales made by marketplace sellers but facilitated by the marketplace facilitator. The department will not audit marketplace sellers for sales facilitated by a marketplace facilitator except to the extent the marketplace facilitator seeks relief under paragraph (9) of this subsection. (9) A marketplace facilitator is relieved of liability for failure to collect and remit the correct amount of tax imposed by this chapter to the extent that the marketplace facilitator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the error was due to insufficient or incorrect information given to the marketplace facilitator by the marketplace seller and the marketplace facilitator made a reasonable effort to obtain correct and sufficient information from the marketplace seller; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply if the marketplace facilitator and the marketplace seller are related members as defined in Code Section 48-7-28.3. Where a marketplace facilitator is relieved of liability under this paragraph, the marketplace seller is solely liable for the amount of uncollected tax. (10) A person that is a franchisor as such term is defined by 16 C.F.R. 436.1 shall not be a marketplace facilitator with respect to any dealer that is its franchisee, as such term is defined by 16 C.F.R. 436.1, and that would otherwise be a marketplace seller of such franchisor, provided that:
(A) In the prior calendar year, such franchisor and all of its franchisees combined made annual gross sales in the United States of at least $500 million in aggregate; (B) Such franchisee maintains a valid certificate of registration as required by Code Section 48-8-59; and (C) Such franchisee and franchisor maintain a valid contract providing that the franchisee will collect and remit all applicable taxes and fees that the franchisor would otherwise be required to collect and remit as a marketplace facilitator for such franchisee.

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(11) A person shall not be a marketplace facilitator with respect to any dealer that would otherwise be its marketplace seller if:
(A) In the prior calendar year, such dealer made annual gross sales in Georgia of at least $500 million; (B) Such dealer maintains a valid certificate of registration as required by Code Section 48-8-59; and (C) Such dealer and person that would otherwise be the marketplace facilitator maintain a valid contract providing that the dealer will collect and remit all applicable taxes and fees that such person would otherwise be required to collect and remit as a marketplace facilitator for such dealer. (12) A dealer shall return and report retail sales for which the dealer acted as a marketplace facilitator to the department as otherwise required by this chapter; provided, however, that such dealer may elect to return and report such retail sales either: (A) Separately from retail sales made directly by such dealer using a separate marketplace facilitator return that shall be published by the department for such purposes; or (B) Together with all other retail sales made directly by such dealer."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on April 1, 2020, and shall apply to all sales occurring on or after April 1, 2020.

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

Representative Harrell of the 106th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 276.

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

E Alexander N Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner

E Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans N Fleming

Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson N Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish

Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor

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N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett N Davis

N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero E Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin N McLeod

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler N Shannon

Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E E Trammell N Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 111, nays 54.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 882. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Belton of the 112th, Bonner of the 72nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Setzler of the 35th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President Donald J. Trump and the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces and intelligence agencies on their successful military operation that neutralized Qasem Soleimani; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Urging the American people to support President Donald J. Trump and the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces and intelligence agencies on their successful military operation that neutralized Qasem Soleimani; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Article II Section 2 of the United States Constitution states that "the President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States"; and

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WHEREAS, the primary role of the Commander in Chief of the United States is the safety of America and her many citizens; and
WHEREAS, in his 1793 State of the Union Address, President George Washington instituted America's policy of "peace through strength," stating that "if we desire peace ... it must be known that we are at all times ready for war"; and
WHEREAS, President Ronald Reagan reiterated President Washington's policy when he stated that "peace does not exist of its own free will. It depends on us, on our courage to build it and guard it and pass it on to future generations"; and
WHEREAS, America has been the best guarantor of peace throughout the world for the past 100 years; and
WHEREAS, Iran has been the leading sponsor of terrorism since 1979, and their pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens all free peoples of the world; and
WHEREAS, President George W. Bush designated Iran as a pivotal part of the "Axis of Evil" that "aggressively pursues these weapons and exports terror while an unelected few repress the Iranian people's hope for freedom"; and
WHEREAS, Qasem Soleimani was the world's most prolific terrorist, personally culpable for the deaths of over 600 Americans and the maiming of thousands more, including the torture and killing of tens of thousands of people across the Middle East; and
WHEREAS, Qasem Soleimani was personally sanctioned by the United Nations and the European Union and was designated a terrorist by the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Qasem Soleimani trained terrorist armies throughout the region, breeding death and chaos in Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, as well as in many other nations; and
WHEREAS, Qasem Soleimani "was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region," according to the United States Department of Defense; and
WHEREAS, the killing of Qasem Soleimani was a monumental achievement in the War on Terror, sending a clear message that the United States of America will not allow her citizens to be attacked by terrorists without retaliation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the American people to support President Donald J. Trump and the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces and intelligence

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agencies on their successful military operation that neutralized the foremost terrorist in the world.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

E Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett N Davis

E Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S
Jones, T Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero E Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin N McLeod

Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G
Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin E Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler N Shannon

N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E E Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 93, nays 68.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 27, 2020, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 27, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, January 27, 2020

Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper E Corbett

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin

McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves E Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Cooke of the 18th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dukes of the 154th, Gardner of the 57th, Howard of the 124th, Jones of the 91st, Morris of the 156th, Stephenson of the 90th, Wiedower of the 119th, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Jess Nix, Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, Hogansville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 743. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Carpenter of the 4th, Hill of the 3rd, Kirby of the 114th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to provide that student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics at postsecondary educational institutions may receive compensation for the use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness; to provide for application to athletic associations and athletic conferences; to allow for professional representation of such student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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HB 786. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Rutledge of the 109th, Holly of the 111th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 787. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Powell of the 32nd, Momtahan of the 17th, LaHood of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-126 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, license requirement, and exceptions for homes, motor vehicles, private property, and other locations and conditions, so as to expand weapons carry license reciprocity in this state; to provide that persons who are not residents of this state shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state if licensed to carry in any other state; to provide that the Attorney General shall enter into an agreement with any state that requires an agreement to recognize and give effect to weapons carry licenses for reciprocity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 788. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th, Carpenter of the 4th, Bonner of the 72nd, LaHood of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption, applicability, and examples, so as to extend the sunset for a manufacturer's exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 789. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th, Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, so as to

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provide for the creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain physician specialty groups contracted with a hospital within a health insurer's network; to provide for definitions; to provide for a requirement that insurers include hospital surprise bill ratings online and in print provider directories; to provide for a requirement that each insurer that advertises any hospital as in-network shall disclose such hospital's surprise bill rating within such advertisement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 790. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Powell of the 32nd, Harrell of the 106th and Carpenter of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of certain professions; to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 791. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 794. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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

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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 795. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 796. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 797. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments,

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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 798. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Williams of the 148th, Hugley of the 136th and Hogan of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assigned risk plans, "spot" insurance, and cooperation by insured, so as to provide for minimum automobile insurance requirements for rental transactions involving certain motor vehicles over a certain length; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 799. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Sainz of the 180th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Corbett of the 174th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license for being in control of a moving vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance or marijuana, so as to repeal a prohibition regarding the eligibility of certain violators to receive early reinstatement of their driver's licenses and limited driving permits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 800. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Thomas of the 56th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Stovall of the 74th, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for health care services by providers in bordering states to Georgia Medicaid recipients under certain conditions; to authorize the Department of Community Health to enter into agreements and compacts with

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other states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 801. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Thomas of the 56th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to limit the number of patients that may be assigned to a registered professional nurse in specified situations in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide that nothing shall preclude a hospital from assigning fewer patients to a registered professional nurse than the established limits; to require the adoption of written policies and procedures for the training and orientation of nursing staff by hospitals; to provide for sanctions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 910. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Kausche of the 50th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that taxes on motor fuels shall be appropriated for any or all public transportation purposes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 911. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect sound barriers for the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 912. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Petrea of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jimmy Burnsed and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 913. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Petrea of the 166th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Harold Fowler and Mr. Jimmy Burnsed and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 929. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Scott of the 76th, Thomas of the 56th and Stephens of the 164th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the State of Georgia to establish a Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

HR 930. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd and Clark of the 108th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the State of Georgia to endorse the Stand4Forests platform and its objectives; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

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

HB 775 HB 777 HB 779 HB 781 HB 783 HB 785

HB 776 HB 778 HB 780 HB 782 HB 784 HR 896

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

Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Wilensky of the 79th, Taylor of the 173rd, Williams of the 168th et al., Greene of the 151st, Carpenter of the 4th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Hogan of the 179th et al., Cantrell of the 22nd, Thomas of the 39th et al., McLaurin of the 51st, and Kendrick of the 93rd.

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Pursuant to HR 931, the House recognized January 27, 2020, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Pursuant to HR 932, the House recognized and commended Bishop Reginald Jackson and the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 931. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2020, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.
HR 932. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Jackson and the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.
HR 936. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Prince of the 127th, Nelson of the 125th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Augusta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., for its outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.
HR 937. By Representative Howard of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terry D. Elam upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 938. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Twiggs Academy; and for other purposes.
HR 939. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 940. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Americus Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of its 30th anniversary and the Delta 107th Founders Day Observance; and for other purposes.
HR 941. By Representative Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Andrew Hagberg; and for other purposes.
HR 942. By Representative Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Daniel Orta; and for other purposes.
HR 943. By Representative Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating David Putman; and for other purposes.
HR 944. By Representative Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Vinnie Anziano; and for other purposes.
HR 945. By Representative Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert Persons; and for other purposes.
HR 946. By Representative Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kessler Higdon; and for other purposes.
HR 947. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th, Bonner of the 72nd, Silcox of the 52nd, Reeves of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and Japan as shown by the 46th anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; and for other purposes.

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HR 948. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sherry Thornton Mallory; and for other purposes.
HR 949. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Park of the 101st, Moore of the 95th and Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kerensa Wing on her 30 years of service to Gwinnett County Public Schools; and for other purposes.
HR 950. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lena Baker; and for other purposes.
HR 951. By Representative Silcox of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd Jr., cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; and for other purposes.
HR 952. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Banks County High School's Lady Leopards for securing the Class 2A state title; and for other purposes.
HR 953. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kelley of the 16th, Jasperse of the 11th, Momtahan of the 17th and Trammell of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and "Y" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.
HR 954. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and McLaurin of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Robert and Lynda Nicholl on the birth of their son; and for other purposes.
HR 955. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Hitchens of the 161st:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing January 21, 2020, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol to foster awareness and convey the value of these industries to our state; and for other purposes.
HR 956. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Park of the 101st, Nguyen of the 89th and Lopez Romero of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 28, 2020, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 957. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Jackson of the 64th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff on the occasion of his 40th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 958. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton County Senior Services Department; and for other purposes.
HR 959. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Stephens of the 164th, Rogers of the 10th, Burns of the 159th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 960. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Lumsden of the 12th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Pirkle of the 155th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. ngel Cabrera as the 12th president of Georgia Tech; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Cooper E Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Hopson Houston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight E LaHood E LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves E Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers E Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scott Shannon Sharper

Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Collins of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th, Dollar of the 45th, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Martin of the 49th, Metze of the 55th, Morris of the 156th, Scoggins of the 14th, Setzler of the 35th, Thomas of the 56th, and Thomas of the 39th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by The Honorable Doug Collins, US Congressman, Georgia's 9th District, Washington D.C.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 802. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expense of the members of the Board of Education of Calhoun County, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3838), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 803. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 66 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 804. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Gardner of the 57th, Prince of the 127th, Bruce of the 61st and Hill of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Equal Employment for Persons With Disabilities Code," so as to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities by paying less than the required minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 805. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Gardner of the 57th, Prince of the 127th and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Minimum Wage Law," so as to change the amount of the minimum wage; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 806. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Dreyer of the 59th and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST), so as to redefine the term "municipality"; to provide for audits of such tax by the state auditor under certain conditions; to provide for

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related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 807. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Hatchett of the 150th, Tanner of the 9th, Yearta of the 152nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy on business or practitioner with location or office in more than one jurisdiction, methods of allocating gross receipts, information provided by business or practitioner, and limits on levies by local governments using criteria for taxation, so as to allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 808. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Tanner of the 9th, Corbett of the 174th and Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 809. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, McLaurin of the 51st, Robichaux of the 48th and Clark of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to revise and provide for definitions regarding sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of tobacco products and tobacco related objects; to prohibit the sale of tobacco products and tobacco related objects to persons under 21 years of age; to place additional prohibitions on the ability to sell such products to a minor; 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 Regulated Industries.

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HB 810. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
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 for income taxes, so as to repeal a tax credit for employing qualified parolees; to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to role of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, so as to remove a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 811. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 812. By Representative McLeod of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the times when referendum elections may be conducted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 813. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Robichaux of the 48th, Holly of the 111th, McClain of the 100th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a Medicaid expansion program to provide health care coverage to uninsured individuals; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Medicaid Expansion Program; to provide for requirements; to provide for submission of a federal waiver request; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 814. By Representative Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to State-wide Business Court, so as to remove the administrative attachment of the Georgia State-wide Business Court from the Court of Appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 815. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, England of the 116th, Wiedower of the 119th, Benton of the 31st and Kirby of the 114th:
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 exempt from taxation local authorities providing public water or sewer service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 816. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Williams of the 145th, Hawkins of the 27th, Bonner of the 72nd and Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 14-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional services in which a professional corporation may engage, so as to provide that chiropractors may own professional corporations with physicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 817. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Lott of the 122nd, Newton of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4274), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 818. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Hawkins of the 27th, Gravley of the 67th and Caldwell of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Compact for a Balanced Budget, so as to extend the sunset provision of the compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.
HB 819. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Glanton of the 75th, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to authorize the issuance of veterans' licenses to any person who is a United States citizen and resident of this state who served in the military for an ally of the United States during a time of war or other conflict; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 820. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th, McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers in the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; to provide for a definition; to provide that the commissioner of transportation may administer a Georgia Freight Railroad Program; to provide for subprograms within such program; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 821. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to remove the prohibition

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of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009, of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, or the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to allow for the possibility of such adjustments for such members granted on or after July 1, 2020; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 822. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4915), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4818), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 823. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Jones of the 47th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-5-46 and 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, respectively, so as to provide for a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude while using a commercial motor vehicle; 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 Motor Vehicles.
HR 933. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bruce of the 61st, Collins of the 68th and Alexander of the 66th:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Homeowners' Associations, Condominium Owners' Associations, and Property Owners in Community Associations; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

HR 934. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th and Welch of the 110th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within such county for taxation; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 935. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Trammell of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th and McCall of the 33rd:

A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 743 HB 787 HB 789 HB 791 HB 793 HB 795 HB 797 HB 799 HB 801 HR 911 HR 913 HR 930

HB 786 HB 788 HB 790 HB 792 HB 794 HB 796 HB 798 HB 800 HR 910 HR 912 HR 929

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Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 757 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 784 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
Pursuant to HR 961, the House dedicated the Ways & Means conference room under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives to Representative Alfred Jackson "Jay" Powell Jr.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Rich of the 97th, Hawkins of the 27th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 115th et al., Stovall of the 74th et al., Watson of the 172nd, Burnough of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Holly of the 111th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Glanton of the 75th, and Allen of the 40th.
Pursuant to HR 959, the House commended the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia.
Pursuant to HR 960, the House commended and congratulated Dr. ngel Cabrera as the 12th president of Georgia Tech.
Pursuant to HR 956, the House recognized and honored January 28, 2020, as Korean American Day at the state capitol.
Pursuant to HR 890, the House commended Morris "Mo" Clyde Lewis III.
Pursuant to HR 949, the House commended Kerensa Wing on her 30 years of service to Gwinnett County Public Schools.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 961. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION dedicating the Ways & Means conference room under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives to Representative Alfred Jackson "Jay" Powell Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 963. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2020, as Sickle Cell Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 964. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th, Erwin of the 28th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the American Automobile Association (AAA) School Safety Patrol Program on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 965. By Representative Silcox of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Allan Frank Ripans; and for other purposes.
HR 966. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Gravley of the 67th, Williams of the 145th, Powell of the 32nd and Clark of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2020, as the 48th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 967. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Frye of the 118th, Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mary Frances Early; and for other purposes.
HR 968. By Representative Silcox of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wicke Chambers; and for other purposes.

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HR 969. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, England of the 116th, Holmes of the 129th, Meeks of the 178th and Wilson of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 970. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the McIntosh High School competition cheerleaders for winning the 2019 GHSA 5A State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 971. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hogan of the 179th, Tankersley of the 160th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending R. Derril Gay, PhD, for his years of distinguished service to the citizens of Georgia and the public safety net system and for his service as a public policy advisor to the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 972. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as X and Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 973. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Graham Hodges Hill; and for other purposes.
HR 974. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Christopher Nate Daniels; and for other purposes.
HR 975. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating James Talmadge Brittain; and for other purposes.

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HR 976. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hudson Paul Roussel; and for other purposes.
HR 977. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Dollar of the 45th, Cooper of the 43rd and Parsons of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing G. Bryant Wright Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 978. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Nguyen of the 89th and Shannon of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tori Cooper for her outstanding contributions as an advocate for marginalized people and their health; and for other purposes.
HR 979. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Boddie of the 62nd, Bazemore of the 63rd and Jackson of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2020, as College Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 980. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Scott of the 76th, Wilson of the 80th, Boddie of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2020 as Celebrate Diversity Month; and for other purposes.
HR 981. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Cheokas of the 138th, Williamson of the 115th, Belton of the 112th, Bentley of the 139th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2019 North Georgia Unit of the Year, the Baker/Mitchell Forestry Unit on being named the 2019 South Georgia Unit of the Year, Area 4 on being named the 2019 Forest Protection Area of the Year, and Region 2 on being named the 2019 Forest Management Region of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 982. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Erwin of the 28th, Jasperse of the 11th, McCall of the 33rd and England of the 116th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Remington Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 983. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th, Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Darren Edwards on his outstanding public service as a firefighter for Carroll County Fire Rescue for 23 years; and for other purposes.
HR 984. By Representatives Prince of the 127th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Wilhelmina Hodges, Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen; and for other purposes.
HR 985. By Representatives Prince of the 127th, Nelson of the 125th, Howard of the 124th, Frazier of the 126th, Lott of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Ben Casella; and for other purposes.
HR 986. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Prince of the 127th, Jones of the 53rd and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION Commending the Yoruba Tribe and recognizing February 6, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 987. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating St. Joseph's/Candler Health System's African-American Health Information and Resource Center on its completion of two decades of continuous service to the citizens of Savannah and surrounding areas; and for other purposes.
HR 988. By Representatives England of the 116th, Gaines of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Spirit of Sharing Inc. for its contributions to Barrow County; and for other purposes.

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The following communications were received:

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 13, 2020

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 7TH 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 7th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 2:00 P.M.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 7th 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 7th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Rick Ruskell Legislative Counsel

RR:dd

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 13, 2020

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TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 3:00 P.M.

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

Sincerely,

/s/ Rick Ruskell Legislative Counsel

RR:dd

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

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Seventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb

Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers E Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott E Setzler

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dollar of the 45th, Gardner of the 57th, Jones of the 91st, Morris of the 156th, Tankersley of the 160th, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Brody Hughes, Juno Baptist Church, Dawsonville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 824. By Representative Allen of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a special license plate supporting the Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District, Inc.; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 825. By Representatives England of the 116th, Gaines of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 29, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3501), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to repeal expired transitional provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 826. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Meigs in Thomas County, Georgia, and Mitchell County, Georgia, approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3695), so as to provide for elections and terms of office; to eliminate one council post in the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 827. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 and Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, and to imposition, rate, computations, and exemptions relative to state income taxation, respectively, so as to create the Georgia Major Sporting Event Reimbursement Fund; to create the Georgia Major Sporting Event Reimbursement Board; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 828. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to provide for access to employee toilet facilities in a retail establishment; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for immunity from liability related to use of such toilet facilities, to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for a short

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title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 829. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Harrell of the 106th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of tangible property, so as to provide for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals who are 65 years of age or older at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 830. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to increase the percentage of an eligible large retirement system's assets that may be invested in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 831. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Cook County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the termination of said technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 832. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Pirkle of the 155th, Boddie of the 62nd, Douglas of the 78th and Silcox of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provision applicable to

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counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require local governments or authorities operating parks and recreation facilities used by youth athletic organizations to insure such facilities are equipped with certain vessels for heat related injuries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 833. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to authorize the department to promulgate rules and regulations regarding longterm anchoring; to revise definitions; to establish anchorage restriction areas; to allow for operation and flotation of live-aboard vessels with marine sanitation devices within estuarine areas of the state; to remove record-keeping requirements; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 834. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Pirkle of the 155th, Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding revenue bonds, so as to expand the definition of the term "undertaking" to include the provision of access to the internet; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 835. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Singleton of the 71st and Pullin of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to modify provisions for contracting with or between a county, municipality, or the county tax commissioner for services by the county tax commissioner to assess and collect municipal and special district taxes and prepare the tax digest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 836. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Harrell of the 106th, Powell of the 32nd, Frye of the 118th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for the state revenue commissioner to issue annual alcohol licenses throughout the year instead of on a specific date; to provide for electronic transmittal of such licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 837. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Jones of the 25th, Silcox of the 52nd and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide that county development authorities for counties in which at least 95 percent of the land area is incorporated into one or more municipalities shall not acquire title to property, undertake projects, or grant tax abatements without the approval of any board of education or municipality in which such property, project, or abatement is located; to provide exceptions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 838. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lott of the 122nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Gravley of the 67th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 875. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Beverly of the 143rd, Marin of the 96th and others:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Financing Options for Cannabis-based Businesses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 876. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Beverly of the 143rd, Bennett of the 94th, Marin of the 96th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact legislation removing cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, exempting certain activities related to marijuana, facilitating the full spectrum of private banking services for cannabis related business, and encouraging scientific research as related to cannabis products; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 962. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for the repeal of such assessments; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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

HB 802 HB 804 HB 806 HB 808 HB 810 HB 812 HB 814 HB 816 HB 818 HB 820 HB 822 HR 933 HR 935

HB 803 HB 805 HB 807 HB 809 HB 811 HB 813 HB 815 HB 817 HB 819 HB 821 HB 823 HR 934

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Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 43 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 765 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 67 Do Pass HB 292 Do Pass

HB 195 Do Pass HB 652 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 444. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Lott of the 122nd, Rogers of the 10th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to revise the "Move on When Ready Act" and dual credit course; to revise a short title; to provide for certain covered dual credit courses; to provide for certain covered eligible high school students; to provide for maximum covered hours; to provide for high school students to take noncovered dual credit courses at their own expense or with lottery funds; to provide for responsibilities of the commission; to provide for counseling by the postsecondary institution; to provide for application to HOPE scholarship and grant caps; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Petrea of the 166th, Williams of the 37th, Lott of the 122nd et al., Williamson of the 115th et al., Dempsey of the 13th, Stovall of the 74th et al., Efstration of the 104th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Gravley of the 67th, Frazier of the 126th, Cantrell of the 22nd, and Williams of the 145th.
Pursuant to HR 985, the House congratulated and commended Dr. Ben Casella.
Pursuant to HR 963, the House recognized January 29, 2020, as Sickle Cell Day in Georgia.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Smith of the 70th et al.

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Representative Buckner of the 137th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:

HB 8.

By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Trammell of the 132nd, Stephens of the 164th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Houston of the 170th and others:

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 create an exemption from state sales and use tax for certain menstrual products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 989. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Reeves of the 34th and Kelley of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION commending the University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2020; and for other purposes.

HR 990. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Blackmon of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heather Williamson; and for other purposes.

HR 991. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Nix of the 69th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Simmone Crane; and for other purposes.

HR 992. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Dempsey of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leyner Argueta; and for other purposes.

HR 993. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 56th, Silcox of the 52nd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Cooper of the 43rd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2020, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 994. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Future Farmers of America Association and recognizing February 18, 2020, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 995. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Martin of the 49th, Lott of the 122nd, Robichaux of the 48th, Fleming of the 121st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Columbia County's River Ridge Elementary School's River Ridge 3 Theater Team and ILM Academy's ILMSmarts Middle School Visual Arts Team as grand prize winners of the Augusta University 2019 STEAMIFY Competition; and for other purposes.
HR 996. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Kelley of the 16th, Rich of the 97th, Jasperse of the 11th and Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 3-7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.
HR 997. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cassandra Elizabeth "Casey" Raiford; and for other purposes.
HR 998. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Deputy Sheriff Roger Kenneth Mize upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 999. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bill Mason Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1000. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Nabeha Jabaley Arp; and for other purposes.

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HR 1001. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christine Davis Stovall; and for other purposes.
HR 1002. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Annetta Burgher Bunch; and for other purposes.
HR 1003. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jacqueline Milam; and for other purposes.
HR 1004. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Oscar C. Henry; and for other purposes.
HR 1005. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Clark of the 147th, Collins of the 68th and Williams of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending Assistant Chief Community Supervision Officer Travis Rucker on being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2019 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1006. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John W. Weaver upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1007. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Barr of the 103rd, Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Martin of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.
Representative Morris of the 156th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 781 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morris of the 156th
Chairman
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

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Eighth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb E Holland Holly Holmes E Hopson Houston Howard E Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott E Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Welch of the 110th, and Wilkerson of the 38th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Hearn, Senior Pastor, Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 742. By Representatives Trammell of the 132nd, Clark of the 98th and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacation of office, so as to provide for the suspension of compensation for certain public officers who are suspended because of indictment for a felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 839. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Park of the 101st, Hill of the 3rd, Holly of the 111th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change the definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages unless the Department of Labor makes a contrary determination based upon evidence that such individual has been, and will continue to be, free from control or direction over the performance of such services; to provide for civil penalties; to prohibit retaliation by employers against individuals who report violations of or noncompliance with the "Employment Security Law"; to provide for a civil cause of action for retaliation by employers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 840. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Kelley of the 16th, Sainz of the 180th and Jones of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, so as to provide for biennial review of institutions rather than programs; to provide for awards of costs and reasonable attorney's fees in favor of the commission; to provide for alternative review of renewal applications by institutions in good standing with recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for filing a surety bond in the event of a change of ownership of an institution; to provide for the remittal of surety bonds; to provide for assessment of investigation costs incurred by the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 841. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4058), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $10,000.00; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and

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automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 842. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Jackson of the 128th, Mathis of the 144th, Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit providers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit health insurers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 843. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Trammell of the 132nd, Frye of the 118th, Hawkins of the 27th, Wilensky of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through five; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 844. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Knight of the 130th, Yearta of the 152nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Mathis of the 144th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that property tax bills shall include the amounts of assessments levied for each of the three immediately preceding tax years; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 845. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Nix of the 69th, Stovall of the 74th and Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 846. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th, Kelley of the 16th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to make an election related repayment of certain final refund amounts being made over a period of time; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide 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.
HB 847. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, McCall of the 33rd, Dickey of the 140th, Pruett of the 149th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, so as to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for hemp nursery licensees; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for testing of hemp samples; to provide for destruction of noncompliant hemp; to provide for violations of the state hemp plan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 848. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 145th, Lumsden of the 12th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shannon of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of surplus property, so as to change certain definitions to provide the Department of Administrative Services additional options when disposing of surplus property in the best interest of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 849. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Trammell of the 132nd, Hawkins of the 27th, Powell of the 32nd, Howard of the 124th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for authorized electronic monitoring in longterm care facilities; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide consent requirements; to provide for notice to the facility; to provide for cost and installation; to provide for notice to visitors; to prohibit obstruction of electronic monitoring devices; to limit access to recordings; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a notification and consent form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 850. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Harrell of the 106th, Jasperse of the 11th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for uniform November referenda and elections for local option sales taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 851. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Setzler of the 35th, Williams of the 37th, Dollar of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3677), so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 852. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 6-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lands acquired, owned, leased, controlled, or occupied by local governments deemed for public purposes and effect on ad valorem taxation, so as to revise the taxability of certain publicly held lands; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HR 874. By Representatives Trammell of the 132nd and Clark of the 98th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the suspension of the salary of certain suspended public officials; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

HB 824 HB 826 HB 828 HB 830 HB 832 HB 834 HB 836 HB 838 HR 876

HB 825 HB 827 HB 829 HB 831 HB 833 HB 835 HB 837 HR 875 HR 962

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 706 Do Pass HB 802 Do Pass

HB 753 Do Pass HB 817 Do Pass

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

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

HB 706. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Oconee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 753. By Representative Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Franklin to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 802. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expense of the members of the Board of Education of Calhoun County, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3838), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 817. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Lott of the 122nd, Newton of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4274), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler

Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott E Lumsden Y Marin

Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Davis

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler Y Shannon

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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

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

Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hatchett of the 150th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Bentley of the 139th et al., Williams of the 37th, McLeod of the 105th, Clark of the 147th, Tankersley of the 160th, Jasperse of the 11th, and Hutchinson of the 107th.

Pursuant to HR 900, the House invited the Savannah Children's Choir to be designated as junior ambassadors from the State of Georgia to the People's Republic of China.

Pursuant to HR 947, the House recognized the long and steady friendship between Georgia and Japan as shown by the 46th anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan.

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:

HB 757. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Blackmon of the 146th, Kelley of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the determination of qualifying periods for special elections; to provide for voter registration deadlines for special primary runoffs and any other election or runoff held in conjunction with a special primary runoff; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1009. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United States Senator Johnny Isakson; and for other purposes.
HR 1010. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Buckner of the 137th, Stephenson of the 90th, Burnough of the 77th, Evans of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of Georgia on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1011. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, England of the 116th, Frye of the 118th, Gaines of the 117th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society; and for other purposes.
HR 1012. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Clark Atlanta University and recognizing February 18, 2020, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1013. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st, Parrish of the 158th, Smith of the 134th, Gaines of the 117th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as "Community Health Centers Day" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.
HR 1014. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Stephens of the 164th, Sainz of the 180th, Hatchett of the 150th and Rhodes of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol and urging schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to address the profound educational impact of dyslexia; and for other purposes.
HR 1015. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1016. By Representatives Nelson of the 125th, Frazier of the 126th, Prince of the 127th, Howard of the 124th, Williams of the 168th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending The Dr. Mac Bowman Horizon Foundation; and for other purposes.
HR 1017. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Gambill of the 15th, Oliver of the 82nd, Nix of the 69th and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending Together Georgia and recognizing January 29, 2020, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1018. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Marin of the 96th, Harrell of the 106th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending J. Alvin Wilbanks, CEO and superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools; and for other purposes.
HR 1019. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Korie Chapman; and for other purposes.
HR 1020. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th, Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd and Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7-14, 2020, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1021. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Saralyn V. Gordon; and for other purposes.
HR 1022. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 101st, Shannon of the 84th, Drenner of the 85th and Wilson of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willis Bivins; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 31, 2020

Ninth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cantrell E Carpenter Carson E Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson E Dickey Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan E Holcomb
Holland Holly Holmes E Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero E Lott E Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin

McLeod E Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris E Park Parrish Parsons E Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin E Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor E Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R E Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Frye of the 118th, Jones of the 91st, Rogers of the 10th, Setzler of the 35th, and Thomas of the 56th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Larry Glover, Davisboro Baptist Church, Davisboro, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 853. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, Meeks of the 178th and Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate for county tax commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 854. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Powell of the 32nd, Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th and Clark of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to define battery charged fence; to provide for minimum standards of such fences; to prohibit additional permitting or regulation of battery charged fences by counties and municipal corporations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 855. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Jasperse of the 11th, Gaines of the 117th, McCall of the 33rd, Reeves of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to direct the State Board of Education to determine eligibility criteria for foster care students to receive special education and related services; to require the Department of Education to provide guidance to local school systems; to require local school systems to immediately determine whether to initiate the initial evaluation process for newly enrolled foster care students; to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 856. By Representative Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish a system of public schools for the City of Valdosta, approved December 20, 1893 (Ga. L. 1893, p. 453), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 22, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 957) and an Act approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6809), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of the City of Valdosta, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 857. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd and Jasperse of the 11th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, so as to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 858. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Wilson of the 80th and Silcox of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions and disposition of personal property in custody of law enforcement agencies, so as to authorize the placement of a notice of a pending sale of unclaimed personal property by a law enforcement agency on the website of the law enforcement agency or the governmental agency or political subdivision that maintains the law enforcement agency; to update the date such sale shall occur; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 859. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th and Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields, so as to provide for a maximum monetary penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 860. By Representatives Williams of the 145th and Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Putnam County desire the Putnam County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of retirement of debt incurred by the Putnam County Hospital Authority; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 861. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Jones of the 47th, Gravley of the 67th, Gaines of the 117th, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to amend certain definitions relating to commercial carriers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 862. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Caldwell of the 20th, Moore of the 95th, Jones of the 25th, Allen of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the establishment of a Cybersecurity Task Force; to provide for its membership, powers and duties, reports and recommendations, and dissolution; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 863. By Representative Turner of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-3-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submission of reports by property and casualty insurers, types of insurance to which requirement applies, contents of report, and public inspection, so as to require insurers writing motor vehicle insurance to report certain information regarding such insurance to the department; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 864. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Greene of the 151st, Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide for excise taxes to be levied on the sale of vapor devices and consumable vapor products; to provide for the collection and remittance of such taxes; to require licensure for persons dealing with vapor devices or consumable vapor products and to provide for application and renewal of such

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licenses; to provide for appeals of certain decisions made by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 1008. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Jackson of the 128th, Nix of the 69th, Taylor of the 173rd and Smith of the 70th:

A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue a posthumous pardon for Susan Eberhart; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

HR 1023. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 121st, Trammell of the 132nd, Kelley of the 16th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

HB 742 HB 840 HB 842 HB 844 HB 846 HB 848 HB 850 HB 852

HB 839 HB 841 HB 843 HB 845 HB 847 HB 849 HB 851 HR 874

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 538 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman
Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 759 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman
Representative Ballinger of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 555 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Chairman

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Representative Tanner of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 820 Do Pass HR 935 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tanner of the 9th
Chairman
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Howard of the 124th, Taylor of the 173rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Glanton of the 75th, Newton of the 123rd, and McLeod of the 105th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1024. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the City of College Park and recognizing February 6, 2020, as College Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1025. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Davis of the 87th, Nguyen of the 89th, Mitchell of the 88th, Kendrick of the 93rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell; and for other purposes.
HR 1026. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Henson of the 86th, Gravley of the 67th, Silcox of the 52nd, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 3rd as Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1027. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Ralston of the 7th, Smyre of the 135th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1028. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, McLeod of the 105th, Sainz of the 180th, Nguyen of the 89th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2020 as Celebrate Diversity Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1029. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Carter of the 92nd, Clark of the 108th, Evans of the 83rd and Robichaux of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending International Women of H.O.P.E.; and for other purposes.
HR 1030. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Burns of the 159th, Trammell of the 132nd, Parrish of the 158th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Habitat for Humanity; and for other purposes.
HR 1031. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Hebron Christian Academy's volleyball team for winning the 20192020 GHSA Class A/AA Private State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1032. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Dacula High School Lady Falcons soccer team for winning the 2019 6A State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1033. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Blackmon of the 146th, Taylor of the 173rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Cantrell of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commemorating the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and the more than 70 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates across the state who educate and inspire Georgians to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environments; and for other purposes.

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HR 1034. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard of the 162nd and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James C. Metts Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1035. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia High School Fencing League and its member teams; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, February 3, 2020, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, February 3, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 3, 2020

Tenth Legislative Day

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

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square, Suite 601 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 31, 2020

Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives,

I was not able to be present for session on January 27, 2020 due to an unexpected business trip. Please let the journal reflect as an excused absence.

Sincerely,

/s/ Dale Rutledge

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley Hutchinson E Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T

McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish

Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M.

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Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin

Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux E Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Jones of the 91st, Smith of the 41st, and Smyre of the 135th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Abraham Mosley, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Athens, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 749. By Representative McLaurin of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for the protection of naturally occurring affordable housing and naturally occurring workforce housing in certain designated areas; to provide legislative findings; to provide definitions; to limit the participation of local governments in certain public-private partnerships; to limit local government from taking certain actions that allow for the destruction or redevelopment of naturally occurring affordable housing and naturally occurring workforce housing in designated areas under particular circumstances; to provide for limited injunctive relief against local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 865. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Rich of the 97th, Fleming of the 121st, Silcox of the 52nd and Dreyer of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to deposits of deceased depositors; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to statute of frauds; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fraud; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.

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HB 866. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, Williams of the 148th, Mathis of the 144th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, so as to provide a method for the abolition of a county police department and returning the law enforcement functions of such department to the sheriff of the county; to provide for related matters; to provide a sunset date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 867. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Dollar of the 45th and Jones of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on annexation of areas furnished services or included in comprehensive zoning plan by certain counties, so as to prohibit annexations of county operated airport property by governing authorities of certain municipal corporations absent approval by the governing authority of the county operating the airport; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 868. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Carpenter of the 4th and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exemption from state and local sales and use taxes for certain sales of for-hire ground transportation provided by a human operator in a passenger vehicle if such sales are made by certain persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 869. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Schofield of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Water Authority, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3344), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4325), so as to provide that said authority is a body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation; to provide corporate powers and purposes; to provide for sovereign immunity; to provide exemption for certain liabilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 870. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Kelley of the 16th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to prohibit the installation of tires upon passenger vehicles which do not meet certain standards; to provide for applicability; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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

HB 853 HB 855 HB 857 HB 859 HB 861 HB 863 HR 1008

HB 854 HB 856 HB 858 HB 860 HB 862 HB 864 HR 1023

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 822 HB 831 HB 851

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 825 Do Pass HB 841 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 822. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4915), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4818), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 825. By Representatives England of the 116th, Gaines of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 29, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3501), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to repeal expired transitional provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 831. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Cook County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the termination of said technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 841. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4058), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $10,000.00; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 851. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Setzler of the 35th, Williams of the 37th, Dollar of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3677), so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Davis

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler Y Shannon

Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 304. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for White County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 328. By Senator Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Jackson to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-

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51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 304. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for White County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 328. By Senator Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Jackson to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Kelley of the 16th et al., Ridley of the 6th, Bennett of the 94th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Stovall of the 74th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Hogan of the 179th et al., Glanton of the 75th et al., and Hutchinson of the 107th.
Pursuant to HR 990, the House recognized and commended Heather Williamson.
Pursuant to HR 991, the House recognized and commended Simmone Crane.
Pursuant to HR 992, the House recognized and commended Leyner Argueta.
Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations:

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HB 701. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-164 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local five mill share funds, so as to exclude freeport property from the equalized adjusted school property tax digest for purposes of calculating local five mill share; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1042. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, LaRiccia of the 169th, Hatchett of the 150th, Holland of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd Jr., cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; and for other purposes.
HR 1043. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Rebecca "Becky" Chambers; and for other purposes.
HR 1044. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Ralston of the 7th, Oliver of the 82nd, England of the 116th, Dreyer of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dawn Alford; and for other purposes.
HR 1045. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia, Augusta University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University for their contributions to higher education; and for other purposes.
HR 1046. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Trammell of the 132nd, Newton of the 123rd and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as Obesity Care Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1047. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Wilensky of the 79th, Newton of the 123rd and McLaurin of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lights of Love event at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 1048. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Hugley of the 136th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 90th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2020, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1049. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Taylor of the 173rd, Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1050. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Kausche of the 50th, Wilson of the 80th, Holland of the 54th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1051. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Cooper of the 43rd and Trammell of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2020, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1052. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Jasperse of the 11th, Gardner of the 57th, Thomas of the 56th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tracey Nance Pendley for earning the prestigious 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1053. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dukes of the 154th, Hopson of the 153rd and Yearta of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2020, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol, and commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.

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HR 1054. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, Park of the 101st and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marlene Taylor-Crawford; and for other purposes.
HR 1055. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Pirkle of the 155th, England of the 116th, Dickey of the 140th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter; and for other purposes.
HR 1056. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Nix of the 69th, England of the 116th, Glanton of the 75th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Georgia Life Sciences Day at the state capitol and commending Georgia Bio; and for other purposes.
HR 1057. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Harrell of the 106th, Frye of the 118th, Jasperse of the 11th and Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.
HR 1058. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Beverly of the 143rd, Marin of the 96th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as NAACP Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1059. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Kelley of the 16th, Jones of the 47th, Frye of the 118th, Cheokas of the 138th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Tsai Ing-wen upon her election as the 15th President of Taiwan; and for other purposes.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Interstate Cooperation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 818 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tarvin of the 2nd
Chairman
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

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Eleventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Belton E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey E Dickerson
Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis E McCall

McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky E Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 91st, Metze of the 55th, Morris of the 156th, Parsons of the 44th, Smith of the 41st, Thomas of the 56th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Aaron Menikoff, Senior Pastor, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Sandy Springs, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 871. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
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provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 872. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Glanton of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Clayton County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 873. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a joint countymunicipal board of elections and registration for Butts County, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3908), so as to prohibit persons employed by certain local governments from being eligible to serve on the board for a designated period of time following their government employment; to clarify the procedures for a member of the board to resign; to change the title of the election supervisor to election director; to provide that employees of the board are county employees with the same obligations and benefits as other county employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 874. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Butts County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 875. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Collins of the 68th and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Carroll County Water Authority, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2861), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2368), an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2655), an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3606), and an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4380), so as to increase the annual compensation cap for authority members; to revise certain definitions; to bring antiquated provisions related to revenue bonds in line with current state revenue bond laws; to increase the maximum allowable interest rate on revenue bonds issued by the authority; to authorize certain out-of-state transactions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 876. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Greene County Airport Authority, approved March 13, 1978, (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3223), as amended, so as to provide procedures for the inactivation and reactivation of said authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 877. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Jones of the 167th, Mathis of the 144th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for standards for issuance of a Georgia certificate of title for certain motor vehicles converted from original manufacturer condition in order to comply with certain state and federal requirements; to provide for exceptions to certain federal standards for such motor vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 878. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Hutchinson of the 107th, McLaurin of the 51st, Kendrick of the 93rd, Alexander of the 66th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 35, and 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, law enforcement, and local government, respectively, so as to provide counties and municipalities greater control over misdemeanors related to possession of marijuana; to clarify a certain provision; to provide that counties and municipalities are not limited by current law in adopting ordinances or resolutions regarding the possession of marijuana; to remove the fingerprint requirement for certain violations related to marijuana; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 879. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carpenter of the 4th, Powell of the 32nd, Stephens of the 164th, Frye of the 118th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for the legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 880. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Boddie of the 62nd, Trammell of the 132nd, Beverly of the 143rd and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a pilot program to plan, implement, and improve sustainable community schools, including but not limited to schools with whole child model school plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for planning grants and operational grants; to provide for applications for grants; to require the development of community school plans; to provide for requirements for grant recipients; to authorize the use of grant funds; to provide for reports; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 881. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Rich of the 97th, Jackson of the 128th and Rutledge of the 109th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise provisions relating to safe places for newborns; to authorize a newborn child to be left with an ambulance service or in a newborn safety incubator; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited liability; to provide for posting of signs on ambulance service vehicles; to provide for rules and regulations governing newborn safety incubators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 882. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Rich of the 97th, Corbett of the 174th, Greene of the 151st and Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the state sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset period for the exemption from state and certain local sales and use taxes for the sale of food and food ingredients to qualified food banks and for the use of food and food ingredients donated to qualified nonprofit agencies; to expand the exemption for the use of food and food ingredients donated to qualified nonprofit agencies to include disaster relief; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 883. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st and Prince of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, so as to create the Georgia Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force; to provide for duties of the Department of Human Services and the commissioner of human services; to provide for membership; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1036. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Boddie of the 62nd, Glanton of the 75th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION compensating Robert-Charles: Dukes; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 1037. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Parsons of the 44th, Jones of the 47th, McLaurin of the 51st, Carson of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide the General Assembly with the power to regulate and fix charges owned or operated by a municipality of this state for services rendered outside of the municipality but inside the county in which the municipality is located; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1038. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th and others:
A RESOLUTION compensating Kenneth Eric Gardiner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 1039. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th and others:
A RESOLUTION compensating Dominic Brian Lucci; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 1040. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Beverly of the 143rd, Trammell of the 132nd, Bennett of the 94th, Hugley of the 136th and others:
A RESOLUTION apologizing for slavery and Jim Crow and reaffirming this state's commitment to freedom; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1041. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th and others:
A RESOLUTION compensating Mark Jason Jones; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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

HB 749 HB 866 HB 868 HB 870 SB 328

HB 865 HB 867 HB 869 SB 304

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare 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 789 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 296. By Senator Heath of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and establishments, embalmers, and crematories, so as to remove certain crematory requirements as to retorts and to provide for an alternative cremation process; to provide for and change a definition; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:

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SB 117. By Senators Black of the 8th, Robertson of the 29th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to prohibit the passage of any law, rule, regulation, resolution, or ordinance that allows for creditable service in a retirement system that does not require an individual to pay the full actuarial cost of obtaining such creditable service; to provide for the amendment of existing laws; to provide for an exception; to provide for optional payment plans for creditable service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 296. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and establishments, embalmers, and crematories, so as to remove certain crematory requirements as to retorts and to provide for an alternative cremation process; to provide for and change a definition; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Greene of the 151st, Boddie of the 62nd, Williams of the 145th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Belton of the 112th, Fleming of the 121st, Hutchinson of the 107th, Kennard of the 102nd, Efstration of the 104th, McLeod of the 105th, Cheokas of the 138th, Carter of the 92nd, and Mathiak of the 73rd et al.
Pursuant to HR 1013, the House recognized February 4, 2020, as "Community Health Centers Day" and commended the Georgia Primary Care Association.
Pursuant to HR 914, the House commended Roy E. Hadley Jr.
Pursuant to HR 1046, the House recognized February 4, 2020, as Obesity Care Awareness Day in Georgia.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1061. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 26, 2020, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1062. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gwendolyn Robinson Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1063. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dublin Fighting Irish for winning the 20192020 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1064. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Kendrick of the 93rd and Carter of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kennesaw State University Black Alumni Society; and for other purposes.
HR 1065. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Greene of the 151st, Pirkle of the 155th, McCall of the 33rd and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sam X White, the Southern Sky Center for Diverse Arts and Culture and its Village Community Garden of Sylvester, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1066. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Harvey Lavoyd Causey Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1067. By Representative Fleming of the 121st:
A RESOLUTION commemorating the voyage of the Mayflower to this great nation; and for other purposes.

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HR 1068. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending McArthur Jarrett; and for other purposes.
HR 1069. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Hugley of the 136th, Stephenson of the 90th, Schofield of the 60th, McLeod of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2020, as National Wear Red Day in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke in women; and for other purposes.
Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 244 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rogers of the 10th
Vice-Chairman
Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 758 Do Pass HB 823 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

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The following communication was received:

The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that
the attached 1 page lists the results as shown on the certified consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on January 28, 2020, in District 171 for State Representative in Colquitt, Decatur, and Mitchell Counties.

Having received the majority of votes cast, Joseph Melton Campbell was duly elected to this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 4th day of February, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and FortyFourth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brad Raffensperger Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State

Georgia Secretary of State Election Report
Special Election Official Results January 28, 2020

State Contest

County

State Representative, District 171 Colquitt

Decatur

Mitchell

Total

Choice Tommy Akridge (REP) Joe Campbell (REP) Jewell Howard (DEM) Votes For Seat in County: Tommy Akridge (REP) Joe Campbell (REP) Jewell Howard (DEM) Votes For Seat in County: Tommy Akridge (REP) Joe Campbell (REP) Jewell Howard (DEM) Votes For Seat in County: Tommy Akridge (REP)

Votes 125 642 79 846 157 531 357
1,045 125
1,659 1,188 2,972
407

Vote % 14.78% 75.89%
9.34%
15.02% 50.81% 34.16%
4.21% 55.82% 39.97%
8.37%

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Joe Campbell (REP) Jewell Howard (DEM) Total Votes For Seat:

2,832 58.24% 1,624 33.40% 4,863

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

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Twelfth 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, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carter Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J E Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis Dempsey

Dickerson Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb

Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze

Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Wiedower Wilensky E Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Lumsden of the 12th, McCall of the 33rd, and Werkheiser of the 157th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Luke S. Hall, Senior Pastor, New Vision Christian Church, Forest Park, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 884. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Watson of the 172nd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Tifton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-

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13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 885. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Fleming of the 121st, Cantrell of the 22nd, Collins of the 68th, Newton of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates, penalties for breach, classified nature of department investigation reports, confidentiality of certain identifying information, and custodians of records, so as to provide that certain information within inmate files of the Department of Corrections shall not be classified as confidential state secrets when requested by the district attorney for purposes of responding to proposed actions of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 886. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, McCall of the 33rd and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding animal protection, so as to require veterinarians or veterinary technicians that provide treatment to animals to scan such animals' microchips and to report ownership information under certain circumstances; to allow such professionals to appear and testify regarding the ownership and treatment of such animals; to provide such professionals with immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 887. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change the maximum amount of distilled spirits a manufacturer can sell for consumption off the premises per consumer per day; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 888. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Lott of the 122nd, Rogers of the 10th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an allpayer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 889. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Toombs County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for monies received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 890. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, LaRiccia of the 169th, Pirkle of the 155th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for notices of revocation and suspension by regular mail; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 891. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Hogan of the 179th, Hatchett of the 150th, Dollar of the 45th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide that the mission to advance arts in this state shall not be required to be an organization's primary mission in order to obtain an exemption for certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to fine arts performances or exhibitions; to extend the sunset date for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 892. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Erwin of the 28th, Belton of the 112th, Dickerson of the 113th, Glanton of the 75th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to policies prohibiting bullying, so as to direct the Department of Education to revise the model policy regarding bullying; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 893. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Taylor of the 173rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Williamson of the 115th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Special Insurance Fraud Fund, so as to reduce the frequency of assessments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 894. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Pirkle of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and

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bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HR 1060. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Harrell of the 106th, Efstration of the 104th, Greene of the 151st, Cheokas of the 138th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Business and Legal Immigration; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

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

HB 871 HB 873 HB 875 HB 877 HB 879 HB 881 HB 883 HR 1037 HR 1039 HR 1041

HB 872 HB 874 HB 876 HB 878 HB 880 HB 882 HR 1036 HR 1038 HR 1040 SB 296

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 786 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1023 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

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Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 523 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 336 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 664 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 659 Do Pass HB 821 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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

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Modified Open Rule

HR 326 HR 935

Roger C. Dill Transportation Center; Tift County; dedicate (Substitute)(SProp-Houston-170th) Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; create (Trans-Tanner-9th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 663

Georgia Judicial Retirement System; membership for certain persons employed in certain full time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; require (Substitute) (Ret-Efstration-104th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has disagreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 20. By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Harbison of the 15th and Lucas of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the establishment of banking improvement zones to encourage opening of banks in areas underserved by banks; to provide for definitions; to provide for application and standards of approval for a banking improvement zone; to provide for the establishment of an agreement for the deposit of public funds in banks within a banking improvement zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 159. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th, Butler of the 55th and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of motorized mobility devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 159. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th, Butler of the 55th and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of motorized mobility devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Smith of the 70th, Gambill of the 15th, Wilensky of the 79th, BeasleyTeague of the 65th, Williams of the 148th, Jasperse of the 11th, Bentley of the 139th, Bonner of the 72nd, Gravley of the 67th, Kelley of the 16th, Marin of the 96th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Nix of the 69th, Holly of the 111th, and Burns of the 159th.
Pursuant to HR 952, the House congratulated and commended Banks County High School's Lady Leopards for securing the Class 2A state title.
Pursuant to HR 1030, the House recognized and commended Habitat for Humanity.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HR 935. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Trammell of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th and McCall of the 33rd:

A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Davis

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler Y Shannon

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HR 326. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Watson of the 172nd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Roger C. Dill and dedicating a building in his honor; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Mr. Roger C. Dill and dedicating a building in his honor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Roger C. Dill has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Irwin County and graduate of Irwin County High School, Mr. Dill attained the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 13, was captain of his high school's South Georgia Championship winning football team in 1954, and earned a degree in civil engineering from Auburn University; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with the Georgia Department of Transportation for 23 years, where he contributed to numerous projects, including the construction of Interstate 75; and
WHEREAS, after his service with the Georgia Department of Transportation, Mr. Dill worked for Scruggs Company and Reeves Construction Company, while also serving on the boards of the Georgia Highway Contractors and the National Asphalt Pavement Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dill has dedicated his career to addressing the critical needs of infrastructure and transportation by helping to secure funds for numerous roadways and economic development projects in Tift County, including funding for a study of a bypass of U.S. 82 through Tifton to provide traffic congestion relief; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as president of the recreation board of the Tift County Recreation Department, Mr. Dill assisted in the engineering and construction of the Tift County High School Stadium and the construction of the track located at the Tift County Eight Street Middle School; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Dill's leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous organizations, including the Georgia Agrirama Authority, Tifton-Tift Chamber of Commerce, Springhill Country Club, Goldleaf Officials Association, Abraham Baldwin College Foundation Board, YMCA Board, and Tift County Tourism Board; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate humanitarian, Mr. Dill is an active member of the board for Ruth's Cottage and Pancake House, an organization with a goal of ending domestic and sexual violence, and has been integral in the organization's efforts to raise funds for constructing a facility to serve victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in four counties in the Tift Judicial Circuit; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a building in his honor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the newly constructed district office building for the Georgia Department of Transportation located in Tift County is dedicated as the Roger C. Dill District Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Roger C. Dill District Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Mr. Roger C. Dill and to the Department of Transportation.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall

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Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Davis

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler Y Shannon

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 663. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Fleming of the 121st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to require membership in the system for certain persons employed in certain full-time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; to provide for an election for such current employees; to provide for transfer of funds; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for all other individuals employed by a new court; to modify provisions related to salary; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for membership in the system for each judge employed full time in the state-wide business court; to provide for creditable service; to provide for payment of employee contributions; to provide for transfer of funds; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for payments of full actuarial costs; to provide for all other individuals employed by the court; to provide for earnable monthly compensation for purposes of contributions and benefit amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, is amended by revising Code Section 47-23-49, which is reserved, as follows:
"47-23-49. (a) On and after July 1, 2020, each individual employed full time as a judge in the statewide business court established pursuant to Article VI of the Constitution shall become a member of this retirement system.
(b)(1) Each individual who became a member of this retirement system on July 1, 2020, pursuant to this Code section, shall be entitled to creditable service in this retirement system for his or her service rendered between January 1, 2020, and June 30, 2020, as a full-time judge in the state-wide business court established pursuant to Article VI of the Constitution, provided that he or she pays to the retirement system within one year the total of the employee contributions that he or she would have made during such period if he or she had been a member pursuant to this Code section. (2) Each individual who becomes a member of this retirement system pursuant to this Code section shall be eligible to transfer his or her creditable service from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to this retirement system, provided that he or she notifies the board of such election within one year of obtaining such membership and pays to the retirement system the remaining amount necessary to pay for the full actuarial cost to the retirement system associated with his or her transfer of service. Upon such election and payment, the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia shall transfer to this retirement system all employer and employee contributions paid by or on behalf of him or her together with regular interest thereon, and he or she shall receive service in this retirement system toward vesting only in the full amount of the service he or she rendered as an employee while he or she was a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and for which credit was allowable in such system. (c) An individual who becomes a member of this retirement system pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to solicitors-general of the state courts, except as otherwise specifically provided by this chapter. For the purposes of this retirement system, for each such member, his or her earnable monthly

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compensation shall be the full rate of regular monthly compensation paid from state funds to such member employee for his or her full working time. (d) All other individuals employed by the state-wide business court established pursuant to Article VI of the Constitution shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 47-2-70.1 for new state agencies Reserved."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 47-23-100, relating to salary defined, by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (3), replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (4), and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) For any person who is a member of the retirement system pursuant to Code Section 47-23-49, his or her average earnable monthly compensation."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2020, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett N Davis

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler Y Shannon

Y Trammell N Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 7.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

SR 712. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and Walker III of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read:

SR 712. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and Walker III of the 20th

A RESOLUTION

Relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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PART I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, meetings of the 2020 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Thursday, February 6, 2020, through Wednesday, March 12, 2020, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Thursday, February 6 .......................................................................................... in adjournment Friday, February 7 ............................................................................................... in adjournment
Monday, February 10 .......................................................................................... in adjournment Tuesday, February 11 .......................................................................................... in adjournment Wednesday, February 12 ..................................................................................... in adjournment Thursday, February 13 ........................................................................................ in adjournment Friday, February 14 ............................................................................................. in adjournment
Monday, February 17 .......................................................................................... in adjournment Tuesday, February 18 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 13 Wednesday, February 19 ............................................................. convene for legislative day 14 Thursday, February 20 ................................................................ convene for legislative day 15 Friday, February 21 ..................................................................... convene for legislative day 16
Monday, February 24 .................................................................. convene for legislative day 17 Tuesday, February 25 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 18 Wednesday, February 26 ............................................................. convene for legislative day 19 Thursday, February 27 ................................................................ convene for legislative day 20 Friday, February 28 ..................................................................... convene for legislative day 21
Monday, March 2 ........................................................................ convene for legislative day 22 Tuesday, March 3 ........................................................................ convene for legislative day 23 Wednesday, March 4 ................................................................... convene for legislative day 24 Thursday, March 5 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 25 Friday, March 6 ................................................................................................... in adjournment
Monday, March 9 ........................................................................ convene for legislative day 26 Tuesday, March 10 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 27 Wednesday, March 11 ................................................................................ committee work day Thursday, March 12 ................................................ convene for legislative day 28 (Crossover)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the General Assembly 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; and the hours for convening and adjourning the Senate for each legislative day may be as ordered by the Senate. Each house, upon its own adjournment for a legislative day, shall remain in a period of adjournment until it convenes for the next legislative day.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after the latest legislative day specified above, the schedule for meetings of the 2020 regular session may be as provided by another resolution of the General Assembly adopted subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.
PART II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section 38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate, respectively, by such means as such officers deem practical and efficient; and each house shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date certain jointly specified by such officers. Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as to any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly shall constitute the consent of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Davis

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens Y Hogan

Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler Y Shannon

Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 171 Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 170, nays 1.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Scoggins of the 14th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Code Revision and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 865. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Rich of the 97th, Fleming of the 121st, Silcox of the 52nd and Dreyer of the 59th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to deposits of deceased depositors; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to statute of frauds; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fraud; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1070. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Taylor of the 173rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION commending Colonel Amy Holbeck, commander of the 116th Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1071. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, Nix of the 69th, Jones of the 47th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's nationally recognized Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education program and the educators whose expertise prepares Georgia students for college and the work force and recognizing February 13, 2020, as CTSO Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1072. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Nix of the 69th, Jones of the 47th, Mathiak of the 73rd and Rich of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 5-9, 2020, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1073. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Nix of the 69th, Jones of the 47th and Rich of the 97th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1074. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Nix of the 69th and Trammell of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Dan McAlexander upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1075. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th and Belton of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Cecil J. Rozier Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1076. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Frazier of the 126th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION commending Diane M. Hanna for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1077. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mill Creek High School cheerleading team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAAAA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1078. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Smyre of the 135th and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Audrey Higgins; and for other purposes.
HR 1079. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Park of the 101st, Kennard of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the efforts and contributions of the refugee community in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1080. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Frazier of the 126th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Burnough of the 77th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Jourline Louise Earley/Jenkins for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1081. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Frazier of the 126th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION commending Bonita E. Crawford for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1082. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Frazier of the 126th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kathaleen Frances Harris for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1083. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Stovall of the 74th, Shannon of the 84th, Hugley of the 136th and Hopson of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Legislative Day, "Maternal Mortality in Georgia: An Epidemic for Black Women," on February 6, 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1084. By Representative Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carl Ware; and for other purposes.
HR 1085. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Prince of the 127th, Nelson of the 125th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Julius S. Scott Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1086. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Gravley of the 67th and Gullett of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas D. Chester Sr. on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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HR 1087. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Robichaux of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Tim McFarlin, the 2019 Class 4A Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1088. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Robichaux of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans for winning the 2019 Class 4A GHSA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 61 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 716 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2020, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Thirteenth Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
The following communication was received:
OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HOUSE DISTRICT 171 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
/s/ Joseph M. Campbell STATE REPRESENTATIVE

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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 6th day of February, 2020. /s/ Todd Markle Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper

Corbett Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar E Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes E Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain

McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scott Setzler

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky E Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Thomas of the 56th, and Washburn of the 141st.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Bill Black, Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Lyons, Georgia.

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The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 895. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the assessment of no points and a maximum fine for the offense of failure to obey a traffic control device in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 896. By Representatives Trammell of the 132nd, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Dreyer of the 59th, Moore of the 95th and Clark of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide that students other than nonimmigrant aliens as

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defined in federal law shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes subject to certain conditions and to provide for such conditions; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 897. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of timber harvesting operations, so as to require the State Forestry Commission to create a standing timber notification website; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to change surety bond and letter of credit requirements; to provide for claims against bonds; to provide for appeals of such claims; to provide for replacement bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 898. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Stephens of the 164th, Harrell of the 106th, Holcomb of the 81st, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption of hearing policies and procedures and standards for exercise of zoning power, so as to allow counties and municipalities to consider the effect of a proposed zoning action on local school systems and the potential overcrowding of schools within such local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 899. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Scoggins of the 14th, Hatchett of the 150th, Bonner of the 72nd, Smith of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telephone solicitations to residential, mobile, or wireless subscribers, Public Service Commission to establish and maintain list of certain subscribers, authorization for imposition of

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administrative fees, confidential nature of data base, and required identification, so as to increase the civil penalty for making certain prohibited telephone solicitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 900. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Holmes of the 129th, Dempsey of the 13th and Rich of the 97th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to amend the logo design for special license plates issued to support breast cancer related programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 901. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Greene of the 151st, Lumsden of the 12th, Wiedower of the 119th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for the power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 902. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Frye of the 118th, Wilson of the 80th, Holly of the 111th and Bennett of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to require candidates to swear at the time of qualifying that neither the candidate nor his or her surrogate has colluded with a foreign state, foreign government, or citizen of a foreign state, or requested assistance in any form to such state, government, or citizen to influence the outcome of any local, state, or federal election in the United States of America; to provide for related

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matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 903. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Barr of the 103rd, Momtahan of the 17th, Pirkle of the 155th and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the issuance of a traffic citation to a vehicle owner in lieu of the individual operating the motor vehicle in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 904. By Representative Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-225 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of expenses, exemption from liability, and liability for unpaid assessments, so as to replace owner with declarant; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 905. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Dollar of the 45th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide authority of the commissioner of driver services to enter into certain reciprocal agreements with foreign jurisdictions; to provide for an exemption from licensing upon production of certain licenses issued by foreign jurisdictions; to provide for an exemption from certain testing requirements for individuals from foreign jurisdictions having entered into reciprocal agreements; to provide for an exemption for signatures on traffic citations in lieu of personal court appearance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 906. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st, Stephens of the 164th, Williamson of the 115th, LaHood of the 175th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to condition the method utilized for conveyance of heritage preserve property on the property's amount of acreage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 907. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Clark of the 147th, Bonner of the 72nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the war veterans home, so as to include an additional time period of service in the definition of "war veteran"; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 908. By Representatives Smith of the 41st, Stovall of the 74th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Setzler of the 35th and Glanton of the 75th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enrollment of students in school to which not originally assigned, procedure, annual notification, and exception, so as to require local school systems to post required information, including relevant dates and deadlines, in a prominent location on its website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 909. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd and Harrell of the 106th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to increase the age of individuals to which the sale or distribution of cigarettes, tobacco, tobacco related objects, vapor products, and marijuana flavored products are prohibited; to change certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 910. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Barr of the 103rd, Taylor of the 173rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williams of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of midwives; to amend Code Section 43-26-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions to the operation of the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to provide for an exception relating to the practice of midwifery; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 911. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Lott of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th, Caldwell of the 20th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offenses, the Georgia Crime Information Center, conditions of detention generally, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to provide for the offenses of improper sexual conduct by a foster parent in the first and second degrees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 912. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Oliver of the 82nd, Wiedower of the 119th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 913. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Oliver of the 82nd, Wiedower of the 119th, Wilson of the 80th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to strengthen, clarify, and update provisions relating to the protection of children, including foster children and adopted children; to allow for notice by certified mail in certain adoption proceedings; to revise a provision relating to the results of a search of the putative father registry; to revise provisions relating to appointment of an agent for a petitioner; to revise provisions relating to required criminal history records checks of petitioners; to revise provisions relating to petitioners who are nonresidents of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

HB 914. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Glanton of the 75th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HB 915. By Representatives Singleton of the 71st, Tarvin of the 2nd, Turner of the 21st, Pullin of the 131st, Cooke of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to enact the "Georgia Anti-Sanctuary Act"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

HB 884 HB 886 HB 888 HB 890 HB 892

HB 885 HB 887 HB 889 HB 891 HB 893

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HB 894 SB 159

HR 1060

Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 777 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

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 792 Do Pass, by Substitute

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

Representative Greene of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 780 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 13th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 195 HB 538
HB 759 HB 765 HB 781

Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; increase benefit amount payable to beneficiaries after the member's death (Ret-Benton-31st) Revenue and taxation; all questions of law decided by the Georgia Tax Tribunal be decided without deference to the rules, determinations, or interpretations of the Department of Revenue; require (Judy-Jones-25th) Controlled substances; Schedule IV; change certain provisions (JudyNC-Parrish-158th) Courts; increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; provide (Judy-Scoggins-14th) Financial institutions; clarify and remove superfluous language; provisions (Substitute)(B&B-Williamson-115th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 26. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Black of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; to provide for application and payment of the full actuarial cost; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 47. By Senators Black of the 8th, Rhett of the 33rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Harbison of the 15th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 262. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that if a beneficiary who elected option two upon retirement is predeceased by the contingent beneficiary, such beneficiary shall be eligible to make a new retirement election or nominate another person to become the contingent beneficiary; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 289. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to remove the requirement that mobile homes procure permits and procure and display decals; to repeal Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits and issuance and display of decals; to repeal related

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penalties; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 706. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Oconee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-1351 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 753. By Representative Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Franklin to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 817. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Lott of the 122nd, Newton of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4274), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 831. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Cook County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the termination of said technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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SB 26. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Black of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; to provide for application and payment of the full actuarial cost; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 47.

By Senators Black of the 8th, Rhett of the 33rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Harbison of the 15th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 262. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that if a beneficiary who elected option two upon retirement is predeceased by the contingent beneficiary, such beneficiary shall be eligible to make a new retirement election or nominate another person to become the contingent beneficiary; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 289. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to remove the requirement that mobile homes procure permits and procure and

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display decals; to repeal Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits and issuance and display of decals; to repeal related penalties; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Knight of the 130th, Bentley of the 139th, Paris of the 142nd, Scott of the 76th, McLaurin of the 51st, Gaines of the 117th, Smyre of the 135th, Schofield of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Bazemore of the 63rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Powell of the 32nd, and Turner of the 21st.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1089. By Representative Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring three Georgia women physicians for their election to the highest leadership positions in prestigious national medical associations; and for other purposes.
HR 1090. By Representative Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women; and for other purposes.
HR 1091. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 133rd and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1096. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laura Ross, the American School Counselor Association's 2020 School Counselor of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1097. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 47th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol and commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1098. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd and Moore of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School cheerleading team for winning the 2019-2020 Class A Public State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1099. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Efstration of the 104th, Wilson of the 80th, Fleming of the 121st and Stephenson of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Judge Sarah Doyle; and for other purposes.
HR 1100. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd and Moore of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1101. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls tennis team for winning the 2019 Class AA State Tennis Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1102. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls cross country team for winning the 2019 Class AA State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1103. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Anne Elizabeth Robinson Strickland; and for other purposes.
HR 1104. By Representative Hill of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wesley Crider; and for other purposes.

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HR 1105. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION Commending the Ringgold High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class AAA Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1106. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Heritage High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class 4A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1107. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 133rd, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jerry "Pops" Barnes as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1108. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Trammell of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2020, as Meriwether County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1109. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chief Jeff Meyer upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1110. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association; and for other purposes.
HR 1111. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd, Rich of the 97th and Carter of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2020, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1112. By Representative McCall of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Ray, a member of the 2020 Class of Extraordinary Educators; and for other purposes.

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HR 1113. By Representatives Metze of the 55th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 168th, Thomas of the 56th, Greene of the 151st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Pace Hunt, Myra Payne Elliott, and Iris Mae Welch; and for other purposes.
HR 1114. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Hugley of the 136th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as Georgia Stop Tax On Menstrual Products Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1115. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; and for other purposes.
HR 1116. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Jane King for receiving the Ceola Alexander Community Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1117. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Hart County High School Technology Student Association video game design team for winning the 2019 National Technology Student Association Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1118. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Prince of the 127th, Burnough of the 77th and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Yoruba Tribe and recognizing February 27, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1119. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Thomas "J.T." Hyde; and for other purposes.

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HR 1120. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frank Edward "Butch" Jones on his outstanding contributions as a pastor; and for other purposes.
HR 1121. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Thomas Jefferson Academy football team on becoming the 2019 GISA Football State Champions; and for other purposes.
HR 1122. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Corbett of the 174th, Nix of the 69th, Burchett of the 176th, Prince of the 127th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Sentinel Landscape Partnership; and for other purposes.
HR 1123. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Holland of the 54th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2020, as American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Georgia Suicide Prevention Day and commending the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; and for other purposes.
HR 1124. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th and Meeks of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Spurgeon William Clark III, MD, on his outstanding service as an ophthalmologist; and for other purposes.
HR 1125. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Efstration of the 104th, Prince of the 127th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Scouts of America and recognizing March 17, 2020, as Scouts BSA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1126. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Greene of the 151st, Frye of the 118th, Bentley of the 139th and Erwin of the 28th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on the grand occasion of its 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1127. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Collins of the 68th and Cooke of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 65th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1128. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th, Watson of the 172nd and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION commending student leaders at Valdosta State University and recognizing February 12, 2020, as Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1129. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dipen Mehta upon receiving a 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1130. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Knight of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James W. Freeman; and for other purposes.
HR 1131. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 47th, Belton of the 112th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; and for other purposes.
HR 1132. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pearl Whitlock upon the grand occasion of her 50th anniversary as an educator; and for other purposes.
HR 1133. By Representatives Clark of the 108th and Harrell of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the GFWC Lilburn Woman's Club for its outstanding contributions to the City of Lilburn, the surrounding community, and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1134. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Hatchett of the 150th and Hawkins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. S. Craig Taylor, of Monroe, Georgia, for his professional and community achievements, his dedication to his family, his practice of dentistry, and his advocacy efforts in protecting the patients of this state; and for other purposes.
HR 1135. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Park of the 101st and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Avery Headd for his 25 years of service; and for other purposes.
HR 1136. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Park of the 101st, Moore of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Ronda Colvin-Leary; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to HR 994, the House commended the Georgia Future Farmers of America Association and recognized February 18, 2020, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol.
Pursuant to HR 1091, the House recognized February 18, 2020, as Columbus Day at the state capitol
Pursuant to HR 1090, the House recognized and commended the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Pursuant to HR 1089, the House recognized and honored three Georgia women physicians for their election to the highest leadership positions in prestigious national medical associations.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Retirement:
HB 336. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Belton of the 112th, Dickey of the 140th, Clark of the 147th, Bentley of the 139th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to require certain public

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employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for beneficiaries employed by such certain public employers; to permit beneficiaries to return to service full-time as teachers without affecting their benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 759. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Fleming of the 121st, Welch of the 110th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall
Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser

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Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter
Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

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

HB 781. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Frazier of the 126th, Ridley of the 6th and Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to reduce the number of days for certain cease and desist orders to become final; to repeal Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business; to eliminate the notification requirement for a change in ultimate equitable owner of mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders; to change advertising content requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to reduce the number of days for the process related to bond cancellation notice; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations to federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to authorize the department to approve payment of dividends by a bank or trust company under certain conditions; to expand the department's authority to waive the residency requirement for bank or trust company directors; to authorize a trust company and bank merger under certain circumstances; to authorize Georgia banks to conduct certain activities at representative offices outside of Georgia; to change registration and notice requirements for a bank or bank holding company with a representative office; to reduce the number of days the department has to approve or disapprove applications for a branch office; to

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eliminate the department's authority to waive publication requirement for certain procedures; to add night depository to list of extensions not requiring approval; to update restrictions on location of extensions; to remove notification requirement for out-of-state banks establishing or acquiring additional branches; to replace supervisory committee with audit committee; to change limitations on loans by credit unions; to authorize the department to promulgate regulations related to allowable credit union loans and obligations; to provide for credit union extensions and restrictions thereof; to establish application requirements for credit union branch offices; to eliminate notification methods relating to bond cancellation; to provide that the unique identifier of certain licensees or registrants is not confidential; to reduce the number of days for certain cease and desist orders to become final; to repeal Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business; to eliminate the notification requirement for a change in ultimate equitable owner of mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders; to change advertising content requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to reduce the number of days for the process related to bond cancellation notice; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations to federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, is amended by revising paragraph (6) of Code Section 7-1-234, relating to grounds for disapproving proposal, as follows:
"(6) In the case of trust companies, any individual who is an acquiring person party under Code Section 7-1-232 or an individual that who is a director or officer of such an acquiring person party under Code Section 7-1-232 has unsatisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to any individual who is an acquiring person party or an individual that who is a director or officer of such person an acquiring party, and such individual who is an acquiring person party or an individual that who is a director or officer of such person an acquiring party shall provide express written consent to the department to conduct a criminal background check and to use all information necessary to run such check, including, but not limited to, a classifiable set of fingerprints. The individual who is an acquiring person party or an individual that who is a director or officer of such person an acquiring party shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check; or"

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-460, relating to restrictions on payment of dividends and limitation of actions for dividends or distributions, as follows:
"(2) The department may approve the payment of dividends by a Subchapter S bank or trust company, prior to the time such bank or trust company achieves cumulative profitability,:
(A) For for the sole purpose of providing its the shareholders of a Subchapter S bank with a source of funds to pay federal and state income taxes on the Subchapter S bank's income that is taxable to those shareholders; or (B) If a bank or trust company is profitable on an annual basis and the payment of such dividend is consistent with standards of safety and soundness;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-480, relating to board of directors, as follows:
"7-1-480. (a) Administration of the business and affairs of a bank or trust company shall be the responsibility of a board of directors. (b) Seventy-five percent of the directors shall be citizens of the United States and at least a majority shall:
(1) Reside in Georgia; or (2) Reside within 40 miles of any banking location authorized to offer a complete banking or trust service. (c) The residency requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to banks having branches in states other than Georgia, provided that the residency of directors is consistent with the bank's articles of incorporation and bylaws. (d) The department may waive or modify the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section with respect to special purpose banks organized pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-394 relating to the residency requirements in the State of Georgia. (e) Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code section, directors who were legally qualified to serve on April 1, 1975, may continue to serve for such time as they are continuously members of the board of directors of their bank or trust company."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-530, relating to authority to merge or consolidate, merger, consolidation, or share exchange across state lines, and required provisions of the merger plan, as follows:
"(a) Upon compliance with the requirements of this part and other applicable laws and regulations, including any branching and minimum age laws and regulations, banks or trust companies may merge or consolidate, provided that an institution exercising trust powers alone a trust company may merge or consolidate only with another such trust

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company a bank that is authorized to exercise trust powers so long as the resulting institution is a bank. Upon compliance with the requirements of this part and other applicable laws and regulations, including any branching and minimum age laws and regulations, a corporation other than a bank or trust company may acquire all of the outstanding shares of one or more classes or series of one or more banks or trust companies through a share exchange."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-591, relating to establishment of representative office by bank or bank holding company domiciled in state, as follows:
"7-1-591. (a) A bank domiciled in this state and operating under the laws of this state or a subsidiary or agent of such bank may establish a representative office anywhere in the state upon registering with the department. A bank holding company domiciled in this state and operating under the laws of this state or a nonbank subsidiary or agent of such bank holding company may establish a representative office anywhere in this state upon registering with the department. (b) Subject to any limitation or restrictions of the host state and upon registering the representative office with the department, a Georgia chartered bank may conduct any activities at any representative office outside Georgia that are authorized by Georgia law or that are permissible for a bank chartered by the host state where the representative office is located, except to the extent such activities are expressly prohibited by the laws of this state or by any regulation or order of the commissioner applicable to the Georgia chartered bank and except where the activity is one that requires approval from the department, in which case such approval must be secured; provided, however, that the commissioner may waive any prohibition or requirement for approval if he or she determines, by order or regulation, that the involvement of out-of-state representative offices of the Georgia chartered bank in particular activities would not threaten the safety or soundness of such bank."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-593, relating to registration of bank or bank holding company having representative office in state, as follows:
"7-1-593. (a) A bank or bank holding company domiciled in this state and having a representative office located in this state shall register such representative office with the department annually on forms prescribed by the department. Such registration shall be filed according to regulations issued by the department and shall list the names of all its Georgia representative offices, the street address of the offices, the nature of the business to be transacted in or through the offices, and such other information as the department may require. The department may consolidate these requirements with the holding company registration required in Parts 18, 19, and 20 of this article. Prior to closing a

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representative office, such bank or bank holding company must post notice of the closing as required by Code Section 7-1-110.1. (b) The department may review the operations of any representative office annually or at such greater frequency as it deems necessary to assure that the office does not transact a banking business."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-602, relating to applications for branch offices, as follows:
"7-1-602. (a) Application to establish a branch office shall be made to the department in such form as it may prescribe from time to time. The department shall exercise its discretion in its consideration of the application; but the department shall not approve the application until it has ascertained to its satisfaction that the public need and advantage will be promoted by the establishment of the proposed branch office, based upon the following factors:
(1) Reasonable opportunity for the proposed branch office to generate a sufficient profit; (2) The character and fitness of the board of directors and management of the bank to command the confidence of the community and to warrant the belief that the business of the bank or trust company at the branch office will be honestly and efficiently conducted; (3) The adequacy of the capital structure of the bank or trust company, particularly in view of the anticipated business to be generated by the proposed branch office; and (4) The overall financial condition and safety and soundness of the applicant bank or trust company. Where the department by rule, regulation, or written policy has provided for expedited processing of applications or for notice procedures, it may abbreviate its review of these criteria. (b) After receipt of a complete application, the department shall have 90 30 days within which to approve or disapprove such application. (c) The department may approve an application contingent upon the satisfaction of additional conditions, including the submission of information such as the date of opening and the capital outlay for the branch office. If the approval of a federal regulatory agency is required with respect to the branch office, the department may at its option withhold its written approval or disapproval until such federal approval is granted or denied or may withdraw its approval if the federal agency fails to act or refuses to grant approval. If the department disapproves the branch office, it shall notify the applicant of its disapproval and state generally in writing the unfavorable factors influencing its decision. The decision of the department is final, except that it may be subject to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90. (d) The department may provide by regulation that a bank which meets certain financial and managerial criteria may, in lieu of application, file a written notification with the

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department at a time to be specified in such regulation. The department may waive publication requirements for such a procedure. (e) All lawfully established banking locations existing on July 1, 1999, other than a bank's main office, shall be known and shall qualify as branch offices. (f) In the event of merger or consolidation of two or more banks, pursuant to Parts 14 and 15 of this article, the surviving or resulting bank shall designate a main office and may retain and continue to operate any or all banking locations of each constituent bank as branch offices so long as they are consistent with and authorized by this part. In the event of the purchase of substantially all of the assets of a bank, subject to the review and approval by the commissioner of such transaction, the purchasing bank may retain and continue to operate any or all banking locations of the selling bank as branch offices so long as they are consistent with and authorized by this part. (g) The department's approval may be revoked if conditions in the approval have not been satisfied or if other violations of law occur as a result of the branch office's opening or operation."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-603, relating to extension of existing banking locations, automated teller machines, cash dispensing machines, point-ofsale terminals, and other extensions, as follows:
"7-1-603. (a) An approved banking location may have an extension, which is not a branch or main office, at which banking activities may occur. The extensions described in this Code section do not require approval but may have certain restrictions or required notifications. (b) The following are extensions:
(1) 'Automated teller machine' means electronic equipment which performs routine banking transactions, including, but not limited to, the taking of deposits for the public at locations off premises of a bank's main or branch office under regulations prescribed by the commissioner. This term includes electronic equipment that utilizes, or has the capability to utilize, live video chat with offsite bank personnel who may assist with banking services, including, but not limited to, account initiation. (2) 'Cash dispensing machine' means for the purposes of this part and as used in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-241 an automated or electronic terminal which dispenses cash or scrip redeemable for goods and services or for cash, goods, and services. Such machines may provide account information but may not initiate intrabank transactions other than those necessary and incidental to the dispensing of cash. (3) 'Night depository' means a drop box where customers can make deposits or payments outside of normal banking hours. (3)(4) 'Point-of-sale terminal' means electronic equipment located in nonbank business outlets to record electronically with a bank transactions occurring as a result of the sale of goods or services.

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For purposes of this Code section, the terms 'automated teller machine,' 'point-of-sale terminal,' and 'cash dispensing machine,' and 'night depository' shall not include personal communication devices such as telephones, computer terminals, modems, and other similar devices which are not accessible to the general public but are intended for use by a single bank customer. It is not the intent of this Code section to limit the ability of banks or other entities to utilize personal communication devices. The department may by regulation further define 'automated teller machine,' 'point-of-sale terminal,' 'cash dispensing machine,' 'night depository,' and 'personal communication device' consistent with the objectives set forth in Code Section 7-1-3. (c) The following are restrictions on location of an extension:
(1) Any federally insured bank or credit union may operate automated teller machines throughout this the state. These machines may be operated individually by any bank or credit union or jointly on a cost-sharing basis by two or more banks or credit unions; (2) Any bank may operate cash dispensing machines throughout the state. Access to and use of cash dispensing machines may be available to all banks in this state on an individual or a shared basis; and (3) A night depository may be located anywhere in the state; and (3)(4) A point-of-sale terminal may be located anywhere in the state. (d) An extension not defined in subsection (b) of this Code section is permitted, provided that such extension is located within the boundary lines of a single contiguous area of property owned or leased by the bank and used as a banking location, or if it is within 200 yards of such a banking location. Banking services may be performed at the extension. Written notification to the department is required for such extension."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-628.6, relating to powers of out-of-state banks branching into Georgia, as follows:
"(c) An out-of-state bank that has established or acquired a branch in Georgia under this part may establish or acquire additional branches in Georgia to the same extent, but to no greater extent, that any Georgia bank may establish or acquire a branch in Georgia under applicable federal and state law. Notification to the department from the bank is required at the same time as the application is made to the federal regulator. A letter describing the transaction shall constitute the required notification and may be written and sent by the bank or the home state regulator."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-656, relating to duties of directors, meetings, prohibited activities, eligibility to vote, applicability of Code Section 7-1-490, and appointment of honorary director or director emeritus, as follows:
"(3) Any action authorized to be taken at a meeting of the board of directors or a credit, supervisory audit, or other committee may be taken without a meeting if the action is set forth in writing and approved and signed by all directors or all members of the credit,

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supervisory audit, or other committee entitled to vote with respect to the underlying subject matter."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-658, relating to loans, as follows:
"7-1-658. (a) Credit unions may lend money to their members at reasonable rates of interest, which shall not exceed 1 1/4 percent each month on the unpaid balance, or such greater rates as shall be authorized for other financial institutions for such purposes as may be approved by the credit committee. (b) Loans shall be supervised as follows:
(1) The credit committee shall have the general supervision of all loans to members. The credit committee shall hold such meetings as the business of the credit union may require and not less frequently than once each quarter to consider applications for loans. Reasonable notice of such meetings shall be given to all members of the committee. Actions of the credit committee shall be reported to the board in such form as the board shall prescribe at each regular meeting of the board. No loan shall be made unless it is approved by a majority of the entire committee, except as provided in this Code section; (2) The credit committee may appoint one or more employees to be loan officers and delegate to such persons the power to approve or disapprove loans to a borrower that do not in the aggregate exceed 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union subject to such limitations or conditions set forth in this Code section for loans generally and such further limitations and conditions as the credit committee prescribes. Records of loans approved shall be maintained in such form as the credit committee shall prescribe and shall be made available to the credit committee upon request. All loans in excess of 50 percent of a credit union's maximum loan limitation or such lower limit as the credit committee shall establish shall be acted upon by the credit committee. The credit committee may not appoint more than one of its members to be a loan officer. No person shall have the authority to disburse funds of the credit union for any loan which has been approved by such person; (3) In lieu of a credit committee, the board of directors may appoint one or more loan officers and delegate to such persons the power to approve or disapprove loans to a borrower that do not in the aggregate exceed 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union subject to such limitations or conditions set forth in this Code section for loans generally and such further limitations and conditions as the board may prescribes prescribe. All other duties of the credit committee as described in this article shall become the duties of the board of directors. Records of loans approved shall be maintained by the loan officers in such form as the board shall prescribe and a listing of all loans made, including the name of the borrower and the amount of the loan, shall be submitted to the board at each meeting; and

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(4) Members may appeal a credit decision made by a loan officer to the credit committee or to the board if denied by the credit committee. Where there is no credit committee, appeal shall be made to the board. (c) Loans may be made to officers, directors, and committee members of the credit union under the same general terms and conditions as to other members of the credit union; provided, however, that no officer, director, committee member, or employee shall participate in approving any loan in which he or she has a direct or indirect financial interest. The approval of all loans to officers, directors, and committee members of the credit union shall be reported to the board of directors at its next meeting. (d) As used in this Code section, the term 'person' or 'corporation' includes, but is not limited to, an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, or unincorporated organization. (d)(e) No credit union shall be authorized to lend to any individual borrower on an unsecured loan more than 1 percent of the first $100,000.00 of its deposits and shares plus one-fourth of 1 percent of its deposits and shares over $100,000.00. No credit union shall be authorized to lend to any individual borrower on a secured loan more than 10 percent of the first $100,000.00 of its deposits and shares plus 4 percent of the next $1 million of its deposits and shares plus 2 percent of its deposits and shares over $1.1 million. Deposits and shares reflected in the statement of condition on the last calendar day of the preceding quarter, to the nearest $100,000.00, shall be used to establish loan limits for the subsequent calendar quarter, provided that where a credit union has less than $1 million in total shares and deposits, the nearest $1,000.00 shall be used to establish these limits. Any credit union may make loans up to $200.00 regardless of the amount of its shares and deposits. The amount loaned to any one borrower on an unsecured basis when added to the amount loaned to any one borrower on a secured basis shall not exceed the limitation set forth in this subsection for secured loans, such limitation being the maximum loan limit of the credit union make loans to any one person or corporation where the aggregate of such loans and obligations together exceeds 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union unless each loan in excess of said 5 percent limit is approved in advance by the board of directors or the credit committee subject to the provisions set forth in subsections (f) and (g) of this Code section. Approval by the board of directors or credit committee shall be recorded in the formal minutes of the actions of the board or the credit committee by name of borrower, amount of loan, maturity of loan, general type of collateral, and such other information as required pursuant to the rules and regulations of the department. Any action required by this subsection may be taken as prescribed in Code Section 7-1-656, provided that the minutes of the proceedings of the board of directors or credit committee reflect such action and each director taking such action signs the minutes reflecting such action by no later than the next regular meeting of the board or credit committee attended by such director. (e) For purposes of subsection (d) of this Code section: (1) 'Borrower' means the member who actually received the proceeds from a loan and shall not include any obligation which he may incur by being an endorser, guarantor, comaker, or similar obligor for another borrower;

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(2) 'Secured loan' means a loan for which adequate collateral is given. A secured loan may include a loan for which there is an endorser, guarantor, comaker, or similar obligor. (f) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section, a credit union shall not directly or indirectly make loans or have obligations to any one person or corporation which in aggregate exceed 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union at the time of issuance of a binding commitment unless the entire amount of such loans and obligations is secured by good collateral or other ample security and does not exceed 25 percent of the net worth at the time of issuance of a binding commitment. Except as otherwise indicated in subsection (g) of this Code section, the purchase or discount of agreements for the payment of money or evidences of indebtedness shall be regarded as indirect loans to the person or corporation receiving the proceeds of such transactions. In estimating the legal lending limit for any one person or corporation, loans to related corporations, partnerships, and other entities shall be combined subject to regulations established by the department. (g) The limitations of subsection (f) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Obligations of and obligations guaranteed by:
(A) The United States; (B) The State of Georgia or a public body thereof authorized to levy taxes; (C) Any state of the United States or any public body thereof if the obligations or guarantees are general obligations; or (D) Any agency of this state as defined in subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Code Section 50-14-1; (2) Obligations to the extent secured by: (A) Obligations fully guaranteed by the United States; (B) Guaranties or commitments or agreements to take over or purchase made by any public body of the United States or any corporation owned directly or indirectly by the United States; or (C) Loan agreements between a local public agency or a public housing agency and an instrumentality of the United States pursuant to national housing legislation under which funds will be provided for payment of the obligations secured by such loan agreements; (3) Obligations with respect to the sale of federal or correspondent funds to financial institutions having their deposits insured to the same extent as that required of similar institutions chartered in this state; and (4) A renewal or restructuring of a loan as a new loan or extension of credit following the exercise by the credit union of reasonable efforts, consistent with safe and sound banking practices, to bring the loan into conformance with the lending limits of this Code section, unless: (A) New funds are advanced by the credit union to the borrower, except as permitted under this Code section; (B) A new borrower replaces the original borrower; or

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(C) The department determines that a renewal or restructuring was undertaken as a means to evade the credit union's lending limit. (h) The department may, by regulation not inconsistent with this Code section, prescribe definitions of and requirements for transactions included in or excluded from the indebtedness to which this Code section applies. The department may, by regulation or otherwise, specify that the liabilities of a group of one or more persons or corporations or both shall be considered as owed by one person or corporation for the purposes of this Code section because the borrowers within the group are related through common control or the group meets other criteria established by the department for the combination of indebtedness for legal lending limitation purposes. (f)(i) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, approval Approval of loans by the credit committee shall be evidenced, prior to disbursement of the loan proceeds, by a writing signed by a committee member stating that the committee has approved the loan. If the board appoints loan officers in lieu of a credit committee, it shall establish policies for approval of loans by those loan officers."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-664, which is reserved, as follows:
"7-1-664. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Automated teller machine' means electronic equipment which performs routine banking transactions, including, but not limited to, the taking of deposits for the public at locations off premises of a credit union's main or branch office under regulations prescribed by the commissioner. Such term includes electronic equipment that utilizes, or has the capability to utilize, live video chat with offsite credit union personnel capable of assisting with banking services, including, but not limited to, account initiation. (2) 'Cash dispensing machine' means an automated or electronic terminal which dispenses cash or scrip redeemable for goods and services or for cash, goods, and services; provided, however, that such terminal is not capable of initiating intrabank transactions other than those necessary and incidental to the dispensing of cash. (3) 'Extension' means a location at which banking activity may occur but which is not a branch or main office. (4) 'Night depository' means a drop box where customers can make deposits or payments outside of normal banking hours. (5) 'Point-of-sale terminal' means electronic equipment located in non-credit union business outlets to record electronically credit union transactions occurring as a result of the sale of goods or services. (b) A credit union location shall be authorized to operate an automated teller machine, cash dispensing machine, night depository, or point-of-sale terminal without prior approval of the department; provided, however, that such extension complies with the

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requirements of this Code section and any rules and regulations of the department relating to notification. (c) A credit union may operate an extension as follows:
(1) Any federally insured credit union may operate an automated teller machine at any location in the state; (2) Any credit union may operate a cash dispensing machine at any location in the state; (3) Any credit union may operate an automated teller machine or a cash dispensing machine individually or jointly with one or more credit unions; (4) Any credit union may operate a night depository or point-of-sale terminal at any location in the state; (5) Any credit union may operate an extension not defined in subsection (a) of this Code section, provided that such extension is located within 200 yards of the boundary lines of a single contiguous area of property owned or leased by the credit union and used as a credit union location. Prior to the operation of such extension, the credit union shall notify the department in writing; and (6) All other extensions must be approved by the department prior to the operation of such extension. (d) This Code section shall not apply to personal communication devices such as telephones, computer terminals, modems, and other similar devices which are not accessible to the general public but are intended for use by a single credit union member. The department may by regulation further define 'automated teller machine,' 'cash dispensing machine,' 'night depository,' 'point-of-sale terminal,' and 'personal communication device' consistent with the objectives set forth in Code Section 7-1-3."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-665, relating to subsidiary offices, as follows:
"7-1-665. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Branch office' means any location of a credit union other than the main office where financial services are offered to members. (2) 'Main office' means the principal location of a credit union as such location appears in the records of the department. (b) A credit union shall indicate its principal location with the department, and if it fails to do so, the department shall choose a location of such credit union to be the main office and shall so notify such credit union. (c) A credit union shall not be prohibited from maintaining may maintain offices at locations other than its principal offices main office if the maintenance of such branch offices shall be reasonably necessary to furnish service to its membership. The establishment of additional branch offices shall be subject to the prior approval of the department upon application to it in such form as it may prescribe by regulation.

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Participation in shared branching networks does not constitute the establishment of additional branch offices under this Code section. (d) The department shall exercise its discretion in its consideration of an application to establish a branch office; provided, however, that the department shall not approve an application until it has satisfactorily ascertained that a need exists and the establishment of the proposed branch office would be advantageous to members. Such determination may be made upon consideration of the following factors:
(1) Reasonable opportunity for the proposed branch office to generate a sufficient profit; (2) The character and fitness of the board of directors and management of the credit union to command the confidence of the membership and to warrant the belief that the business of the credit union at the branch office will be honestly and efficiently conducted; (3) The adequacy of the capital structure of the credit union, particularly in view of the anticipated business to be generated by the proposed branch office; and (4) The overall financial condition and safety and soundness of the applicant credit union. Where the department by rule, regulation, or written policy has provided for expedited processing of applications or for notice procedures, it may abbreviate its review of these criteria. (e) After receipt of a complete application, the department shall have 30 days within which to approve or disapprove such application. (f) The department may approve an application contingent upon the satisfaction of additional conditions, including the submission of information such as the date of opening and the capital outlay for the branch office. The department may revoke such contingent approval if conditions in the approval have not been satisfied or if other violations of law occur as a result of the branch office's opening or operation. (g) If the department disapproves an application to establish a branch office, it shall notify the applicant of its disapproval and state generally in writing the unfavorable factors influencing its decision. The decision of the department is final, except that it may be subject to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90. (h) The department may provide by regulation that a credit union which meets certain criteria may, in lieu of filing a branch application, file a written notification with the department. (i) In the event of merger or consolidation of two or more credit unions, the resulting credit union shall indicate its main office with the department and may retain and continue to operate as branch offices any or all credit union locations of the merged institutions which had been approved by the department prior to such merger or consolidation. In the event of the purchase of substantially all of the assets of a credit union, subject to the review and approval by the department of such transaction, the purchasing credit union may retain and continue to operate as branch offices any or all credit union locations of the selling credit union which had been approved by the department prior to such purchase."

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SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-687, relating to notice of action against licensee by creditor or claimant and other notification requirements, as follows:
"(c) A bond filed with the department for the purpose of compliance with Code Section 7-1-683.2 shall not be canceled by either the licensee or the corporate surety except upon notice to the department by registered or certified mail, statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested, or electronically through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, and such cancellation shall be effective no sooner than 30 days after receipt by the department of such notice and only with respect to any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of such cancellation."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (l) of Code Section 7-1-689, relating to record keeping, investigations and examinations by department, subpoenas, confidentiality, and limitations on civil liability, as follows:
"(1) The name, business address, and telephone, facsimile, and license numbers unique identifier of a licensee;"
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-694, relating to cease and desist orders from unauthorized activities, civil penalties for violations, judicial review, and administrative fines, as follows:
"(3) A person licensed under this article has received a notice of bond cancellation under Code Section 7-1-687, which such cease and desist order shall be final 30 20 days from the date of issuance, and there shall be no opportunity for an administrative hearing. In the event the cease and desist order becomes final, the license shall expire, and if a new license is desired, the licensee shall be required to make a new application for a license and pay all applicable fees as if it had never been licensed. If the required surety bond is reinstated or replaced and such documentation is delivered to the department within the 30 20 day period following the date of issuance of the order, the order shall be rescinded."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (l) of Code Section 7-1-706, relating to record keeping obligations, investigations and examinations by the department, examination fees, administration of oaths and issuing of subpoenas, confidentiality, and civil liability, as follows:
"(1) The name, business address, and telephone, facsimile, and license numbers unique identifier of a licensee;"

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SECTION 18. Said chapter is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business, as follows:
"7-1-1003.1. If the applicant for a mortgage broker license or a renewal of such license does not have a physical place of business in Georgia, a license or renewal shall only be issued if the applicant's home state does not require that in order to be licensed a mortgage broker shall have a physical place of business in such home state. In either case, an applicant shall have a registered agent and a registered office in this state. Reserved."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 7-1-1006, relating to contents of license, posting of license, transferring of license, transacting business under other name, change of address, opening a new additional office without prior approval, and approval of branch manager, as follows:
"(e) For mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, each licensee shall notify the department in writing of any change in the address of the principal place of business or of any additional location of business in Georgia, any change in registered agent or registered office, any change of executive officer, or contact person for consumer complaints, or ultimate equitable owner of 10 percent or more of any corporation or other entity licensed under this article, or of any material change in the licensee's financial statement. Notice of changes shall be received by the department no later than 30 business days after the change is effective."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-1007, relating to licensee to give notice of certain actions brought against it by a creditor or borrower and notice to the department of cancellation of bond, as follows:
"(c) A bond filed with the department for the purpose of compliance with Code Section 7-1-1003.2 or 7-1-1004 shall not be canceled by either the mortgage loan originator, mortgage broker, or mortgage lender or the corporate surety except upon notice to the department by registered or certified mail, statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested, or electronically through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, the cancellation to be effective not less than 30 days after receipt by the department of such notice and only with respect to any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of such cancellation."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of Code Section 7-1-1009, relating to maintenance of books, accounts, and records, investigation and examination of licensees and registrants by department, confidentiality, and exemptions from civil liability, as follows:

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"(1) For mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, the name, business address, and telephone, facsimile, and license numbers unique identifier of a licensee or registrant;"
SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-1016, relating to regulations relative to advertising, as follows:
"7-1-1016. In addition to such other rules, regulations, and policies as the department may promulgate to effectuate the purpose of this article, the department shall prescribe regulations governing the advertising of mortgage loans, including, without limitation, the following requirements:
(1)(A) Advertisements for loans regulated under this article shall not be false, misleading, or deceptive. No person whose activities are regulated under this article shall advertise in any manner so as to indicate or imply that its interest rates or charges for loans are in any way 'recommended,' 'approved,' 'set,' or 'established' by the state or this article. (B) An advertisement shall not include an individual's loan number, loan amount, or other publicly available information unless it is clearly and conspicuously stated in boldface type at the beginning of the advertisement that the person disseminating it is not authorized by, in sponsorship with, or otherwise affiliated with the individual's lender, which shall be identified by name. Such an advertisement shall also state that the loan information contained therein was not provided by the recipient's lender; and (2) All advertisements, including websites, disseminated by a licensee or a registrant in this state by any means shall contain the name, license number, Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry which shall conform to a name on record with the department, and unique identifier, and an office address of such licensee or registrant, which shall conform to a name and address on record with the department; and which shall clearly indicate that the number was issued by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, of the licensee or registrant. (3) No mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensee shall advertise its services in Georgia in any media disseminated in this state, whether print or electronic, without the words 'Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee' or, for those advertisers licensed in more than one state, a listing of Georgia as a state in which the advertiser is licensed."
SECTION 23. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-1018, relating to cease and desist orders, enforcement procedure, civil penalty, and fines, as follows:
"(a) Whenever it shall appear to the department that any person required to be licensed or registered under this article or employed by a licensee or who would be covered by the prohibitions in Code Section 7-1-1013 has violated any law of this state or any order or regulation of the department, the department may issue an initial written order requiring such person to cease and desist immediately from such unauthorized practices.

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Such cease and desist order shall be final 20 days after it is issued unless the person to whom it is issued makes a written request within such 20 day period for a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' A cease and desist order to an unlicensed person that orders such person to cease doing a mortgage business without the appropriate license shall be final 30 days from the date of issuance, and there shall be no opportunity for an administrative hearing. If the proper license or evidence of exemption or valid employment status during the time of the alleged offense is delivered to the department within the 30 day period, the order shall be rescinded by the department. If a cease and desist order is issued to a person who has been sent a notice of bond cancellation and if the bond is reinstated or replaced and such documentation is delivered to the department within the 30 20 day period following the date of issuance of the order, the order shall be rescinded. If the notice of reinstatement of the bond is not received within the 30 20 days, the license shall expire at the end of the 30 20 day period, and the person shall be required to make a new application for license and pay the applicable fees. In the case of an unlawful purchase of mortgage loans, such initial cease and desist order to a purchaser shall constitute the knowledge required under subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-1002 for any subsequent violations. Any cease and desist order sent to the person at both his or her personal and business addresses pursuant to this Code section that is returned to the department as 'refused' or 'unclaimed' shall be deemed as received and sufficiently served."
SECTION 24. Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, is amended by revising paragraphs (12), (15), (16), (17), and (18) of Code Section 7-6A-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(12) 'Points and fees' means: (A) All items included in the definition of finance charge in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(a) 1026.4(a) and 12 C.F.R. 226.4(b) 1026.4(b) except interest or the time price differential. All items excluded under 12 C.F.R. 226.4(c) 1026.4(c) are excluded from points and fees, provided that for items under 12 C.F.R. 226.4(c)(7) 1026.4(c)(7) the creditor does not receive direct or indirect compensation in connection with the charge and the charge is not paid to an affiliate of the creditor; (B) All compensation paid directly or indirectly to a mortgage broker from any source, including a broker that originates a loan in its own name in a table funded transaction, including but not limited to yield spread premiums, yield differentials, and service release fees, provided that the portion of any yield spread premium that is both disclosed to the borrower in writing and used to pay bona fide and reasonable fees to a person other than the creditor or an affiliate of the creditor for the following purposes is exempt from inclusion in points and fees: fees for tax payment services; fees for flood certification; fees for pest infestation and flood determination; appraisal fees; fees for inspection performed prior to closing; credit reports; surveys; attorneys' fees, if the borrower has the right to select the attorney from an approved list or

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otherwise; notary fees; escrow charges, so long as not otherwise included under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; title insurance premiums; and fire and hazard insurance and flood insurance premiums, provided that the conditions set forth in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(d)(2) 1026.4(d)(2) are met; (C) Premiums or other charges for credit life, credit accident, credit health, credit personal property, or credit loss-of-income insurance, debt suspension coverage or debt cancellation coverage, whether or not such coverage is insurance under applicable law, that provides for cancellation of all or part of a borrower's liability in the event of loss of life, health, personal property, or income or in the case of accident written in connection with a home loan and premiums or other charges for life, accident, health, or loss-of-income insurance without regard to the identity of the ultimate beneficiary of such insurance. In determining points and fees for the purposes of this paragraph, premiums or other charges shall only include those payable at or before loan closing and are included whether they are paid in cash or financed and whether the amount represents the entire premium for the coverage or an initial payment; (D) The maximum prepayment fees and penalties that may be charged or collected under the terms of the loan documents. Mortgage interest that may accrue in advance of payment in full of a loan made under a local, state, or federal government sponsored mortgage insurance or guaranty program, including a Federal Housing Administration program, shall not be considered to be a prepayment fee or penalty; (E) All prepayment fees or penalties that are charged to the borrower if the loan refinances a previous loan made or currently held by the same creditor or an affiliate of the creditor; (F) For open-end loans, points and fees are calculated in the same manner as for loans other than open-end loans, based on the minimum points and fees that a borrower would be required to pay in order to draw on the open-end loan an amount equal to the total credit line; and (G) Points and fees shall not include:
(i) Taxes, filing fees, recording, and other charges and fees paid or to be paid to public officials for determining the existence of or for perfecting, releasing, or satisfying a security interest; (ii) Bona fide and reasonable fees paid to a person other than the creditor or an affiliate of the creditor for the following: fees for tax payment services; fees for flood certification; fees for pest infestation and flood determination; appraisal fees; fees for inspections performed prior to closing; credit reports; surveys; attorneys' fees, if the borrower has the right to select the attorney from an approved list or otherwise; notary fees; escrow charges, so long as not otherwise included under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; title insurance premiums; and fire and hazard insurance and flood insurance premiums, provided that the conditions in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(d)(2) 1026.4(d)(2) are met; (iii) Bona fide fees paid to a federal or state government agency that insures payment of some portion of a home loan, including, but not limited to, the Federal

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Housing Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the United States Department of Agriculture for rural development loans, or the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority; and (iv) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this chapter, compensation in the form of premiums, commissions, or similar charges paid to a creditor or any affiliate of a creditor for the sale of: (I) title insurance; or (II) insurance against loss of or damage to property or against liability arising out of the ownership or use of property, provided that the conditions in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(d)(2) 1026.4(d)(2) are met." "(15) 'Servicer' means the same as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 12 U.S.C. Section 3500.2. (16) 'Servicing' means the same as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 12 U.S.C. Section 3500.2. (17) 'Threshold' means: (A) Without regard to whether the loan transaction is or may be a 'residential mortgage transaction' as that term is defined in 12 C.F.R. 226.2(a)(24) 1026.2(a)(24), the annual percentage rate of the loan is such that it equals or exceeds that set out in Section 152 of the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, 15 U.S.C. Section 1602(aa), and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Federal Reserve Board, including Section 12 C.F.R. 226.32 1026.32; or (B) The total points and fees payable in connection with the loan, excluding not more than two bona fide discount points, exceed: (i) 5 percent of the total loan amount if the total loan amount is $20,000.00 or more or (ii) the lesser of 8 percent of the total loan amount or $1,000.00 if the total loan amount is less than $20,000.00. (18) 'Total loan amount' means the amount calculated as set forth in 12 C.F.R. 226.32(a) 1026.32(a) and under the Official Staff Commentary of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. For open-end loans, the total loan amount shall be calculated using the total credit line available under the terms of the home loan as the amount financed."

SECTION 25. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V

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Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

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

HB 195. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, retirement allowances, disability benefits, and death benefits relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to increase the benefit amount payable to beneficiaries after the member's death; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

HB 538. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Scoggins of the 14th and Harrell of the 106th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state administrative organization of revenue and taxation; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administration of revenue and taxation; to amend Chapter 13A of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax tribunals, so as to require that all questions of law decided by the Georgia Tax Tribunal be decided without deference to the rules, determinations, or interpretations of the Department of Revenue; to provide

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.
Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 8.

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

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The following communication was received:
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-D
Atlanta, GA 30334
HB 195 Representative Vernon Jones votes YES
HB 538 Representative Vernon Jones votes YES
HB 759 Representative Vernon Jones votes YES
HB 781 Representative Vernon Jones votes YES
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 765. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd, Benton of the 31st, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for the calculation of future increases in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for other magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for clerks of magistrate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications:
HR 1037. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Parsons of the 44th, Jones of the 47th, McLaurin of the 51st, Carson of the 46th and others:

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A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide the General Assembly with the power to regulate and fix charges owned or operated by a municipality of this state for services rendered outside of the municipality but inside the county in which the municipality is located; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Pursuant to HR 1012, the House commended Clark Atlanta University and recognized February 18, 2020, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1137. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Angela Faye Rodgers, East Clayton Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1138. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Celanese Fantroy, Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1139. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nagi Eltayeb, Rex Mill Middle Stem School's 20192020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1140. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Burnough of the 77th and Nelson of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Peggy Brown Crawford for being a recipient of the District 76 2020 Nikki Randall Phenomenal Woman Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1141. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Frazier of the 126th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Burnough of the 77th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Camilla L. Lowe for her service in the United States armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1142. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Vivian "Vinnie" Marie Williams and commending her for her years of leadership and service at the Oconee Enterprise; and for other purposes.
HR 1143. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Anne Shepherd for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Athens Downtown Development Authority and commending her for years of active involvement in the Athens community; and for other purposes.
HR 1144. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Williams of the 37th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1145. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Fleming of the 121st, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Judge George H. Kreeger; and for other purposes.
HR 1146. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as Girls Empowerment Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1147. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lucius Watts Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1148. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Bonner of the 72nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 127th, Williams of the 168th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2020, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1149. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Bazemore of the 63rd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Singleton of the 71st and Jackson of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Thomas Edward Yeager IV; and for other purposes.
HR 1150. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Stovall of the 74th, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Thomas Orr on his outstanding public service as the deputy chief officer of the Forest Park Police Department; and for other purposes.
HR 1151. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Drenner of the 85th, Cannon of the 58th, Shannon of the 84th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Rhodes; and for other purposes.
HR 1152. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Hutchinson of the 107th, Kennard of the 102nd, Harrell of the 106th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Talia Holmes, owner of Sweet Joy Ice Cream Bar, upon being honored as the 2019 Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) Women's Business Center Client of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1153. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Smyre of the 135th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th, Trammell of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert "Robby" E. Rivers Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1154. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, McCall of the 33rd, Campbell of the 171st and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 21, 2020, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1155. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 148th, Mathis of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Colonel Amy Holbeck, commander of the 116th Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1156. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Washburn of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Academy for Classical Education girls cross country team for winning the 2019-2020 Class 1A Public State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1157. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Logan Cagle, Cartersville High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1158. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mindy Surrett, Cartersville High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1159. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Jacob T. King; and for other purposes.
The following communications were received:
Legislative Services Committee
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
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Honorable Brad Raffensperger Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Secretary of State Raffensperger:

Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Rudy Bowen was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 7th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2025. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.

With all good wishes, I am

Respectfully,

/s/ Rick Ruskell Legislative Counsel

RR:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Brian Kemp Honorable Geoff Duncan Honorable David Ralston Honorable Russell McMurry Mr. David Cook Mr. Bill Reilly

Legislative Services Committee

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334

TO:

HONORABLE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Rudy Bowen has been reelected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 7th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2025.

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/s/ Geoff Duncan HONORABLE GEOFF DUNCAN 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 January 29, 2020, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Rudy Bowen was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 7th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Steve Henson Honorable Steve Henson Senator, District 41 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Beth B. Moore Honorable Beth Moore Representative, District 95 SECRETARY
Legislative Services Committee
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
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Honorable Brad Raffensperger Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Secretary of State Raffensperger:

Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Tim Golden was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2025. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.

With all good wishes, I am

Respectfully,

/s/ Rick Ruskell Legislative Counsel

RR:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Brian Kemp Honorable Geoff Duncan Honorable David Ralston Honorable Russell McMurry Mr. David Cook Mr. Bill Reilly

Legislative Services Committee

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334

TO:

HONORABLE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Tim Golden has been reelected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2025.

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/s/ Geoff Duncan HONORABLE GEOFF DUNCAN 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 January 29, 2020, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Tim Golden was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Tyler Harper Honorable Tyler Harper Senator, District 7 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Susan Holmes Honorable Susan Holmes Representative, District 129 SECRETARY
Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

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HB 847 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman
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

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Fourteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

2-19-20

I would like to vote yea on HB 759.

/s/ Sharon Beasley-Teague

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter

Corbett Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton

Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb E Holland Holly Holmes Hopson E Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood

McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes

E Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre
E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley
E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower

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Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper

Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson

LaRiccia E Lopez Romero
Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall

Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Wilensky E Wilkerson
Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Evans of the 83rd, Jackson of the 64th, Jones of the 91st, Morris of the 156th, and Oliver of the 82nd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Charles Goodman, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

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

The Journal was confirmed.

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

1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.

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

3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.

4. Reports of Standing Committees.

5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.

6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 916. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state; to repeal references to procedures related to capital cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 917. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Hitchens of the 161st, Scoggins of the 14th and LaHood of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to require the issuance of weapon carry license renewal notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 918. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to revise various provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy; to repeal provisions relating to required licensure as a pharmacy by pharmacy benefits managers engaging in the practice of pharmacy; to revise provisions relating to "The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights"; to revise pharmacy anti-steering provisions; to revise various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 919. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Jasperse of the 11th, Burns of the 159th, England of the 116th, McCall of the 33rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide for a deduction from Georgia taxable income for casualty losses of timber in an amount based on the diminution of value; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate cap; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 920. By Representative Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that students, including but not limited to students who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes, shall be eligible for waivers of out-of-state tuition and fees subject to certain conditions and to provide for such conditions; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 921. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd, Metze of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding the city attorney; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 922. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education; to provide for the number of members of the board; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for quorums; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Whitfield County

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into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 483-1200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707); to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 923. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the board of education of Clinch County, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3943), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 924. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, so as to update the procedures for filling vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 925. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
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 tax, so as to revise the categories of companies that are eligible for an exemption on the sale or lease of certain computer equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 926. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Lott of the 122nd, LaRiccia of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th and Reeves of the 34th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement fees and surcharges, so as to increase certain solid waste disposal surcharges; to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management tire disposal restrictions and fees, so as to increase certain tire disposal fees; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 927. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Cooper of the 43rd, Reeves of the 34th, Dollar of the 45th, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 928. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Williams of the 148th, Rich of the 97th, Barr of the 103rd, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for requirements for solicitations of services for filings required by the Secretary of State; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 929. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Washburn of the 141st, Barr of the 103rd, Smith of the 70th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to provide for post-closure groundwater monitoring at closed coal combustion residual impoundments; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to

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waste control, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county special purpose local option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 930. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Taylor of the 173rd, Watson of the 172nd, Meeks of the 178th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act," so as to provide for additional capital investments; to change a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 931. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Belton of the 112th, Turner of the 21st, Clark of the 147th and Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' licenses, honorary licenses, and other distinctive licenses, so as to provide for qualifications for the issuance of veterans' driver's licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 932. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 25th, Wiedower of the 119th and Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 14 and Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional corporations and the "Georgia Podiatry Practice Act," respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to podiatric medicine and surgery; to provide for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine to join professional corporations with Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathy; to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to eligibility for licensure as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine; to provide authority for the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to conduct fingerprint based criminal background checks; to provide for procedures, liability, and confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 933. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Trammell of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $22,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3844), so as to increase the existing homestead exemption to $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; to increase the income cap to $40,000.00; to limit the exemption to the homestead and not more than two contiguous acres; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 934. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Rogers of the 10th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Lott of the 122nd, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise the tax credit for adoption of foster children; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 935. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Marin of the 96th, Barr of the 103rd, Park of the 101st, Harrell of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to provide for senior judges of said court; to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 936. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Belton of the 112th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the issuance, use, and display of drivers' licenses and identification cards in electronic format; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards for issuance of drivers' licenses and personal identification cards; to provide that display of an electronic driver's license or identification card does not equate to consent to a search of a person's wireless telecommunications device; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 937. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, McCall of the 33rd, Ridley of the 6th, Corbett of the 174th and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to provide for local governments to regulate certain building products and construction practices for single-family dwellings in a manner that is consistent with the codes and standards approved by the state; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 938. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Trammell of the 132nd, Dickerson of the 113th, Dreyer of the 59th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for certain conditions for permits for facilities that emit ethylene oxide; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 939. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Rutledge of the 109th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise the aggregate tax limit

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cap allowed each year for the qualified education tax credit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 940. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Clark of the 108th, McLeod of the 105th, Carter of the 92nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for mandatory pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; to lower the age of compulsory school attendance from six years old to four years old; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 941. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Hitchens of the 161st and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 942. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flowery Branch to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 943. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Oakwood to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 944. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of selecting the members of the Board of Education of Miller County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4084), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of education by qualified electors within their respective districts; to provide for election districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 945. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners in and for Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019, (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3799), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners by qualified electors within their respective districts; to provide for election districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1092. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Chris Shannon and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1093. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Hitchens of the 161st, Nix of the 69th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Cybersecurity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 1094. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Pirkle of the 155th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, Dougherty, Douglas, McIntosh, Muscogee, Paulding, Polk, and Richmond Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HR 1095. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Taylor of the 173rd and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education and the Department of Public Health to encourage all schools to participate in a schoollocated influenza vaccination program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1160. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Bentley of the 139th, Jackson of the 128th, Pullin of the 131st, Moore of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Carrier Inspections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1161. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1162. By Representatives Allen of the 40th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION urging the following commercial public facilities to have at least one gender neutral adult changing station with an adult changing table and appropriate signage: facilities with an occupant load greater than 1,000 people (if obtaining a permit for construction or renovation on or after January 1, 2021), facilities under the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner, and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 1163. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1164. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Watson of the 172nd, Dickey of the 140th, Pirkle of the 155th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Department of Public Safety to be attentive to the needs of livestock in transport while enforcing transportation laws and providing for the existing exemptions afforded to livestock haulers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 1165. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant Stanley Thomas Bradley and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 895 HB 897 HB 899 HB 901 HB 903 HB 905 HB 907 HB 909 HB 911 HB 913 HB 915 SB 47 SB 289

HB 896 HB 898 HB 900 HB 902 HB 904 HB 906 HB 908 HB 910 HB 912 HB 914 SB 26 SB 262

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare 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 888 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman

Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 761 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman

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Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 757 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 803 HB 869 HB 872 HB 874 HB 876 HB 889

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 860 HB 871 HB 873 HB 875 HB 884

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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HB 417 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 487 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman

Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 390 Do Pass HB 830 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 14th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 758 HB 792

Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012; consideration of the deployment of motor carrier safety improvements in determining an individual's employment status with a motor carrier; prohibit (MotV-Powell-32nd) Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 (App-Ralston-7th)(Substitute)

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 292

Regents Retirement Plan; certain remittances required to be made by the University System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; eliminate (Ret-Benton-31st)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

HB 803. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 66 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To provide a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 66 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. (a) As used in this Act, the term:
(1) "Ad valorem taxes for educational purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Early County school district, including, but not limited to, any ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire county school district bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, with the additional qualification that it shall include not more than five contiguous acres of homestead property. (3) "Senior citizen" means a person who is 66 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under subsection (b) of this section is made. (b) Each resident of the Early County school district who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full amount of the assessed value of that homestead. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless such person or person's agent files an application with the tax commissioner of Early County, giving the person's age and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner of Early County to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such person for such exemption. The tax commissioner of Early County shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year, and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the tax commissioner of Early County in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect any state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. (f) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021.

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SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

SECTION 3. The election superintendent of Early County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Early County school district for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2020, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Early County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 66 years of age or older?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2021. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Early County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 4. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

HB 860. By Representatives Williams of the 145th and Rhodes of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Putnam County desire the Putnam County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the

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purpose of retirement of debt incurred by the Putnam County Hospital Authority; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Putnam County desire the Putnam County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of retirement of debt incurred by the Putnam County Hospital Authority; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. (a) It is the purpose of this Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Putnam County desire the Putnam County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of retirement of debt incurred by the Putnam County Hospital Authority in operating Putnam General Hospital. (b) It is found, determined, and declared that the holding of the nonbinding advisory referendum provided for in this Act is:
(1) In all respects for the benefit of the people of Putnam County; (2) A public purpose; and (3) An essential governmental function for which public funds may be expended.
SECTION 2. The election superintendent of Putnam County shall call and conduct a nonbinding advisory referendum election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting a question to the electors of Putnam County to determine whether a majority of said electors desire the Putnam County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of retirement of debt incurred by the Putnam County Hospital Authority in operating Putnam General Hospital. The nonbinding advisory referendum election shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2020, and the election superintendent shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Putnam County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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"NONBINDING ADVISORY REFERENDUM ( ) YES Do you support the county commissioners raising property taxes one mill ( ) NO for a period of six years or an amount of $7,800,000.00, whichever
occurs first, for the retirement of debt incurred by Putnam General Hospital?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of the question shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the question shall vote "No." The expense of such election shall be borne by Putnam County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 869. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Schofield of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Water Authority, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3344), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4325), so as to provide that said authority is a body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation; to provide corporate powers and purposes; to provide for sovereign immunity; to provide exemption for certain liabilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 871. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Jasper County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 872. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Glanton of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th and Schofield of the 60th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Clayton County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 873. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a joint countymunicipal board of elections and registration for Butts County, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3908), so as to prohibit persons employed by certain local governments from being eligible to serve on the board for a designated period of time following their government employment; to clarify the procedures for a member of the board to resign; to change the title of the election supervisor to election director; to provide that employees of the board are county employees with the same obligations and benefits as other county employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 874. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Butts County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 875. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Collins of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Carroll County Water Authority, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2861), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2368), an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2655), an Act approved March 27,

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1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3606), and an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4380), so as to increase the annual compensation cap for authority members; to revise certain definitions; to bring antiquated provisions related to revenue bonds in line with current state revenue bond laws; to increase the maximum allowable interest rate on revenue bonds issued by the authority; to authorize certain out-of-state transactions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 876. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Greene County Airport Authority, approved March 13, 1978, (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3223), as amended, so as to provide procedures for the inactivation and reactivation of said authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 884. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Watson of the 172nd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Tifton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 889. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Toombs County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for monies received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to

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provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene
Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers
Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

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The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 295. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise the cost-of-living and general performance based increases to take into account the increases provided for in 2020; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 825. By Representatives England of the 116th, Gaines of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 29, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3501), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to repeal expired transitional provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 851. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Setzler of the 35th, Williams of the 37th, Dollar of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3677), so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:

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SB 295. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise the cost-of-living and general performance based increases to take into account the increases provided for in 2020; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Petrea of the 166th, Frazier of the 126th, Belton of the 112th, Cooper of the 43rd, Williamson of the 115th, Burchett of the 176th, Taylor of the 173rd, Rogers of the 10th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Clark of the 147th et al., Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wilensky of the 79th, Stovall of the 74th, Efstration of the 104th et al., and Thomas of the 56th.
Pursuant to HR 995, the House recognized and commended Columbia County's River Ridge Elementary School's River Ridge 3 Theater Team and ILM Academy's ILMSmarts Middle School Visual Arts Team as grand prize winners of the Augusta University 2019 STEAMIFY Competition.
Pursuant to HR 1124, the House recognized and commended Spurgeon William Clark III, MD, on his outstanding service as an ophthalmologist.
Pursuant to HR 899, the House congratulated and commended the Georgia Beekeepers Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Pursuant to HR 1065, the House commended Sam X White, the Southern Sky Center for Diverse Arts and Culture and its Village Community Garden of Sylvester, Georgia.
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 758. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 133rd, Harrell of the 106th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012," so as to prohibit the consideration of the deployment of

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motor carrier safety improvements in determining an individual's employment status with a motor carrier; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton
Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson
Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb E Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson E Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 99, nays 68.

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

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The following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 765. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd, Benton of the 31st, Gullett of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for the calculation of future increases in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for other magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for clerks of magistrate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell N Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner N Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, N N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 25.

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

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-D
Atlanta, GA 30334

HB 758 Representative Vernon Jones votes YES

HB 765 Representative Vernon Jones votes YES

Local Calendar Representative Vernon Jones votes YES

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 292. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Regents Retirement Plan, so as to eliminate certain remittances required to be made by the University System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.

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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds

$53,232,701,889

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Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA
20.205)
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$14,419,553,225 $97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783
$1,514,707,636
$98,658,076 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,424,179,536 $47,852,222 $2,206,829 $52,582,058 $488,358,522 $1,802,238 $329,891,099 $4,120,089,770 $21,219,480 $21,219,480 $7,069,500,625 $3,761,628,832 $139,386,524 $514,100,405
$924,256 $2,653,460,608 $27,383,830,089
$1,409,333 $336,598,954 $1,231,638,121 $1,911,699,955 $155,482,177 $23,591,119,971 $155,881,578 $4,338,598,470 $3,766,590,935 $280,857,262 $119,378,396 $171,771,877

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Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

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

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

1.3. Senate Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$8,246,159 $79,952 $79,952
$8,166,207 $8,166,207

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

$1,158,687

State Funds

$1,158,687

State General Funds

$1,158,687

$12,018,394 $79,952 $79,952
$11,938,442 $11,938,442

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
2.1. House of Representatives Total Funds Other Funds

$19,427,563 $446,577 $446,577
$18,980,986 $18,980,986
$19,427,563 $446,577

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$446,577

State Funds

$18,980,986

State General Funds

$18,980,986

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$19,771,860

$20,218,437

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies.

($790,874)

($790,874)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,980,986

$19,427,563

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$14,377,764 $163,097 $163,097
$14,214,667 $14,214,667

3.1. Ancillary Activities

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

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$7,870,256

State Funds

$7,870,256

State General Funds

$7,870,256

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,792,145

$7,792,145

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,111

$3,111

Provide one-time funds to host the 2020 National Black Caucus of State Legislators in Georgia.

$75,000

$75,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,870,256

$7,870,256

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

$1,439,948

State Funds

$1,439,948

State General Funds

$1,439,948

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3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services,

advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Total Funds

$5,067,560

Other Funds

$163,097

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$163,097

State Funds

$4,904,463

State General Funds

$4,904,463

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

$36,691,309 $60,000 $60,000
$36,541,309 $36,541,309
$90,000 $90,000

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance

services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher

education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit

Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct

audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations

and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the

request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports

conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit

organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims;

and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in

government.

Total Funds

$31,252,770

Other Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$60,000

State Funds

$31,102,770

State General Funds

$31,102,770

Intra-State Government Transfers

$90,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,000

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$31,100,551

$31,250,551

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,219 $31,102,770

$2,219 $31,252,770

4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)

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

Total Funds

$2,651,212

State Funds

$2,651,212

State General Funds

$2,651,212

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,650,499

$2,650,499

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$713

$713

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,651,212

$2,651,212

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

$0

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$20,000

$20,000

Eliminate funds for the Immigration Enforcement Review Board per HB 553 (2019 Session).

($20,000)

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

State Funds

$276,600

State General Funds

$276,600

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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; 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

$2,510,727

State Funds

$2,510,727

State General Funds

$2,510,727

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,607,855

$2,607,855

Reduce funds for personal services.

($97,128)

($97,128)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

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

$23,572,700 $150,000 $150,000
$23,422,700 $23,422,700

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

$22,574,326

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$22,424,326

State General Funds

$22,424,326

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$22,304,557

$22,454,557

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,449

$1,449

Increase funds for cyber security insurance.

$37,500

$37,500

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Increase funds for cyber security assessments. Increase funds for expenses due to relocating to the new Judicial Building. Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start date for a new position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,570 $55,089
($6,839)
$22,424,326

$32,570 $55,089
($6,839)
$22,574,326

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

5.2. Georgia State-wide Business Court

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business

court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

Total Funds

$998,374

State Funds

$998,374

State General Funds

$998,374

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for personal services effective January 1, 2020.

$155,977

$155,977

Provide funds for regular operating expenses effective January 1, 2020.

$37,300

$37,300

Provide one-time funds for the establishment of a case management system.

$400,000

$400,000

Provide one-time funds for the establishment of technology for the State-wide Business Court.

$210,860

$210,860

Provide one-time funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the State-wide Business Court.

$176,874

$176,874

Provide funds for travel and per diem expenses for the State-wide Business Court Commission.

$17,363

$17,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$998,374

$998,374

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

$21,009,798 $1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,696,311 $1,307,406 $1,388,905 $16,686,120 $16,686,120

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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

$742,070

State Funds

$742,070

State General Funds

$742,070

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

$1,563,146

Other Funds

$953,203

Agency Funds

$953,203

State Funds

$609,943

State General Funds

$609,943

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

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

support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$16,683,436

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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

$13,667,164

State General Funds

$13,667,164

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,592,081

$16,608,353

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$939

$939

Increase funds for grants for civil legal services.

$100,000

$100,000

Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions.

($25,856)

($25,856)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,667,164

$16,683,436

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

$866,943

State Funds

$866,943

State General Funds

$866,943

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$826,943

$826,943

Increase funds for contracts.

$40,000

$40,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$866,943

$866,943

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

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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.

Total Funds

$2,083,584

Other Funds

$67,486

Agency Funds

$67,486

State Funds

$2,016,098

State General Funds

$2,016,098

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,035,828

$2,103,314

Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions.

($19,730)

($19,730)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,016,098

$2,083,584

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

$6,966,332

State Funds

$6,966,332

State General Funds

$6,966,332

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,974,220

$6,974,220

Reduce funds to reflect actual grant requests.

($7,888)

($7,888)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

$9,049,916 $67,486 $67,486
$8,982,430 $8,982,430

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

$85,318,340 $83,296,700 $83,296,700 $2,021,640

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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

$77,756,497

State Funds

$75,734,857

State General Funds

$75,734,857

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,021,640

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,021,640

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$77,226,694

$79,248,334

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$24,507

$24,507

Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions.

($1,441,448)

($1,441,448)

Eliminate funds for an assistant district attorney position in the Middle circuit.

($99,862)

($99,862)

Increase funds for an assistant district attorney position to support juvenile courts effective April 1, 2020.

$24,966

$24,966

Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,734,857

$77,756,497

8.3. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

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

Total Funds

$7,376,263

State Funds

$7,376,263

State General Funds

$7,376,263

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,374,543

$7,374,543

$2,021,640

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,720 $7,376,263

$1,720 $7,376,263

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

$75,447,796 $137,170 $137,170
$75,310,626 $75,310,626

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

$1,742,928

Other Funds

$120,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$120,000

State Funds

$1,622,928

State General Funds

$1,622,928

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

$3,010,471

Other Funds

$17,170

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,170

State Funds

$2,993,301

State General Funds

$2,993,301

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

$70,694,397

State Funds

$70,694,397

State General Funds

$70,694,397

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$71,293,305

$71,293,305

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$7,558

$7,558

self insurance programs.

Increase funds for the replacement of one judgeship

$0

$0

appointed to the Griffin Circuit. (H:No)

Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions.

($606,466)

($606,466)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,694,397

$70,694,397

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

$16,915,699 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $15,055,876 $15,055,876

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

$16,915,699

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$15,055,876

State General Funds

$15,055,876

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,985,899

$16,845,722

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$908

$908

Provide funds for nine leased copiers in the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

$18,210

$18,210

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Increase funds for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services. Increase funds for web application firewalls. Increase funds for research fees. Provide one-time funds for stationary and signage costs for the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,250
$10,230 $6,000
$25,379
$15,055,876

$9,250
$10,230 $6,000
$25,379
$16,915,699

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

$28,945,765 $560,036 $560,036
$6,920,320 $6,920,320 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

11.1. Administration (SAO)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,213,646

State Funds

$300,274

State General Funds

$300,274

Intra-State Government Transfers

$913,372

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$913,372

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$347,259

$1,260,631

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,082

$1,082

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect the elimination of shared consulting services.

($48,067)

($48,067)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$300,274

$1,213,646

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

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Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$19,145,774 $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

$2,630,636

Other Funds

$560,036

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$560,036

State Funds

$799,094

State General Funds

$799,094

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,271,506

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,271,506

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$866,130

$2,697,672

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($67,036)

($67,036)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$799,094

$2,630,636

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

$2,734,935

State Funds

$2,600,178

State General Funds

$2,600,178

Intra-State Government Transfers

$134,757

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$134,757

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,637,620

$2,772,377

Reduce funds for one position.

($37,442)

($37,442)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,600,178

$2,734,935

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,

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non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's

Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

Total Funds

$2,285,640

State Funds

$2,285,640

State General Funds

$2,285,640

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,349,687

$2,349,687

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$235

$235

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the realignment of duties. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect elimination of third party information technology support.

($64,282)

($64,282)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,285,640

$2,285,640

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

$771,134

State Funds

$771,134

State General Funds

$771,134

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$815,064

$815,064

Reduce funds for contractual services to align the number of annual audits performed by third party support.

($43,930)

($43,930)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$771,134

$771,134

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$225,113,253 $38,636,456 $26,215,615 $12,420,841 $3,487,108 $3,487,108

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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.

$182,989,689 $11,217,812 $171,771,877

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

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

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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

$174,525,629

Other Funds

$2,323,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,323,752

State Funds

$430,000

State General Funds

$430,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$171,771,877

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$171,771,877

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$430,000

$168,929,501

Increase billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses.

$0

$5,596,128

Amount appropriated in this Act

$430,000

$174,525,629

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

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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

$6,025,089

Other Funds

$3,007,487

Agency Funds

$3,007,487

State Funds

$3,017,602

State General Funds

$3,017,602

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,288,552

$6,296,039

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$112

$112

Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

($176,262)

($176,262)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect consolidated caseload.

($94,800)

($94,800)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,017,602

$6,025,089

12.9. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies

for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor

agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local

entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service;

and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529

Plan.

Total Funds

$8,648,762

Other Funds

$8,648,762

Agency Funds

$8,648,762

12.10. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's

use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of

information technology services.

Total Funds

$0

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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

$60,882,643 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $49,505,797 $49,505,797

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

$3,470,310

State Funds

$3,470,310

State General Funds

$3,470,310

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($144,596)

($144,596)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

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

$37,044,344

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

$27,373,199

State General Funds

$27,373,199

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$27,212,706

$36,883,851

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$15,810

$15,810

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs and the elimination of fleet management software.

($60,144)

($60,144)

Reduce funds for thirteen vacant positions and parttime assistance. (H:Reduce funding based on vacancy dates, and restore funding for five food safety inspectors and two animal industries inspectors effective April 1, 2020.)

($495,173)

($495,173)

Provide one-time funds for 32 vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY 2021. (H:Provide one-time funds for the replacement of high mileage vehicles.)

$500,000

$500,000

Provide funds for the development of the Georgia Hemp Program per HB 213 (2019 Session).

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,373,199

$37,044,344

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$6,683,361

Federal Funds and Grants

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$850,000

State Funds

$5,833,361

State General Funds

$5,833,361

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,955,230

$6,805,230

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,396

$3,396

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs.

($3,674)

($3,674)

Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funds for one vacant position and two part-time positions based on vacancy dates.)

($121,591)

($121,591)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,833,361

$6,683,361

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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

$7,596,946

Other Funds

$855,701

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$855,701

State Funds

$6,741,245

State General Funds

$6,741,245

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,375,022

$8,230,723

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,939

$1,939

Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funding based on vacancy dates, and restore funding for one business support analyst and one international trade representative effective April 1, 2020.)

($364,015)

($364,015)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect reduced marketing, auditing, call center services, and website development. (H:Restore funding for marketing materials and Georgia Grown website development.)

($261,000)

($261,000)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs.

($3,673)

($3,673)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses.

($7,028)

($7,028)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,741,245

$7,596,946

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

$3,082,943

State Funds

$3,082,943

State General Funds

$3,082,943

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,211,399

$3,211,399

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($128,456)

($128,456)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

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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

$960,059

State Funds

$960,059

State General Funds

$960,059

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,000,061

$1,000,061

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($40,002)

($40,002)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$960,059

$960,059

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 by administering

the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide

assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures in order to comply with

the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to

landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and

sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$2,044,680

State Funds

$2,044,680

State General Funds

$2,044,680

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,180,235

$2,180,235

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$257

$257

Reduce funds for contractual services with the Department of Agriculture for administrative services and for soil and water conservation districts.

($37,474)

($37,474)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds based on two vacant positions.)

($86,654)

($86,654)

Reduce funds based on actual start date.

($2,626)

($2,626)

Adjust funds based on restructure of Watershed Dam staffing.

($9,058)

($9,058)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

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

$12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924

14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$2,544,536

State Funds

$2,544,536

State General Funds

$2,544,536

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,869,759

$2,869,759

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,388

$1,388

Reduce funds for one position.

($86,243)

($86,243)

Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.

($19,964)

($19,964)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($8,583)

($8,583)

Transfer funds for personal services to the Financial Institution Supervision ($193,298) and the NonDepository Financial Institution Supervision ($18,523) programs to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position and part-time assistance.

($211,821)

($211,821)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,544,536

$2,544,536

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

$8,084,285

State Funds

$8,084,285

State General Funds

$8,084,285

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,219,778

$8,219,778

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($16,265)

($16,265)

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Reduce funds for four vacant positions and part-time assistance. Transfer funds for personal services from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($215,050) $193,298 ($97,476) $8,084,285

($215,050) $193,298 ($97,476) $8,084,285

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

$2,279,103

State Funds

$2,279,103

State General Funds

$2,279,103

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,354,771

$2,354,771

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($65,310)

($65,310)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($360)

($360)

Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.

($28,521)

($28,521)

Transfer funds for personal services from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program.

$18,523

$18,523

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

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

$1,382,473,803 $149,228,648 $14,163,709 $29,923,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $5,081,397 $25,771,962 $23,202,036 $2,569,926
$1,205,053,483

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

$1,194,798,345 $10,255,138 $2,419,710 $2,419,710

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

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

programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other

drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive

gambling.

Total Funds

$95,291,148

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

$50,602,014

State General Funds

$50,602,014

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$54,778,558

$99,467,692

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,406

$1,406

Maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases. (H:Increase prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases.)

($4,177,950)

($4,177,950)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,602,014

$95,291,148

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

$429,613,202

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

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Other Funds

$22,660,000

Agency Funds

$22,660,000

State Funds

$356,635,478

State General Funds

$346,380,340

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $358,969,616 amended

$431,947,340

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$183,844

$183,844

Reduce funds for intensive family support services to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds for intensive family support services to reflect projected expenditures and restore $500,000 to the Bobby Dodd Institute.)

($500,000)

($500,000)

Reduce funds for assistive technology assessments and research.

($1,000,000)

($1,000,000)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,017,982)

($1,017,982)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$356,635,478

$429,613,202

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

$100,756,164

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$100,729,664

State General Funds

$100,729,664

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $101,661,469 amended

$101,687,969

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$143,580

$143,580

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,060,763)

($1,060,763)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($14,622)

($14,622)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$100,729,664

$100,756,164

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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

$457,794,659

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

$444,845,611

State General Funds

$444,845,611

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 31) as $442,635,278 amended

$455,584,326

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$423,130

$423,130

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($10,798)

($10,798)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($745,782)

($745,782)

Reduce funds for supported employment services to reflect utilization rates.

($1,994,944)

($1,994,944)

Reduce funds for provider support and training. (H:Provide funds for one fiscal quarter of provider support and training to develop the state's behavioral health workforce.)

($861,628)

($861,628)

Increase funds to maintain statewide crisis bed infrastructure and capacity.

$2,553,087

$2,553,087

Increase funds for behavioral health core services.

$2,847,268

$2,847,268

Amount appropriated in this Act

$444,845,611

$457,794,659

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

$11,237,552

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

$3,309,403

State General Funds

$3,309,403

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,309,176

$11,237,325

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$227

$227

self insurance programs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,309,403

$11,237,552

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

$16,457,719

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,251,006

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,251,006

State Funds

$13,206,713

State General Funds

$13,206,713

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,205,244

$18,793,936

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,917

$3,917

Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid eligible services. (H:Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid eligible services and restore $750,000 for the Marcus Autism Center.)

($337,686)

($675,372)

Reflect savings from the delayed start date of a crisis stabilization unit.

($1,664,762)

($1,664,762)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,206,713

$16,457,719

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

$6,582,172

State Funds

$6,582,172

State General Funds

$6,582,172

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,571,099

$6,571,099

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,073 $6,582,172

$11,073 $6,582,172

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

$69,195,859

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

$58,786,344

State General Funds

$58,786,344

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$71,537,730

$81,947,245

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,171

$2,171

Reduce funds for community innovation programs.

($342,131)

($342,131)

Reflect savings from a shift to fee-for-service reimbursements of high fidelity wraparound services.

($406,691)

($406,691)

Reduce funds for enhanced staffing at crisis stabilization units to reflect projected expenditures.

($1,974,566)

($1,974,566)

Reduce funds for System of Care to reflect projected expenditures.

($1,046,881)

($1,046,881)

Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation.

($5,923,288)

($5,923,288)

Reduce funds for supported employment and education services.

($3,060,000)

($3,060,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$58,786,344

$69,195,859

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

$46,637,307

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$9,278,613

Other Funds

$22,133

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Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$37,336,561

State General Funds

$37,336,561

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$38,825,569

$48,126,315

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$64,015

$64,015

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,553,023)

($1,553,023)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,336,561

$46,637,307

15.10. Direct Care Support Services

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

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$134,572,521

Other Funds

$1,453,331

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$130,699,480

State General Funds

$130,699,480

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $134,819,634 amended

$138,692,675

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$172,406

$172,406

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($635,712)

($635,712)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($3,656,848)

($3,656,848)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$130,699,480

$134,572,521

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

$10,894,145

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

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

$9,996,415

State Funds

$897,730

State General Funds

$897,730

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,027,280

$11,023,695

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$450

$450

self insurance programs.

Reduce one-time funds for curriculum development.

($130,000)

($130,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$897,730

$10,894,145

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

$2,589,544

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,019,042

State Funds

$570,502

State General Funds

$570,502

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$579,690

$2,598,732

Eliminate funds for an agricultural careers summer camp for youth with disabilities provided for in FY 2020. (H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing other funds for the Inclusive PostSecondary Education (IPSE) program.

($9,188)

($9,188)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$570,502

$2,589,544

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

$851,811

State Funds

$851,811

State General Funds

$851,811

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$890,248

$890,248

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($38,437) $851,811

($38,437) $851,811

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$252,693,183 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,968,980
$150,000 $14,818,980 $69,643,971 $69,643,971

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

$494,791

Other Funds

$232,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$232,353

State Funds

$262,438

State General Funds

$262,438

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

$3,516,685

State Funds

$3,516,685

State General Funds

$3,516,685

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reduce funds for contractual services for regional commission services. Eliminate funds for regional commission performance audits. Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,797,135
($140,186)
($90,000)
($50,264) $3,516,685

Total Funds $3,797,135
($140,186)
($90,000)
($50,264) $3,516,685

16.3. Departmental Administration (DCA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$7,322,319

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

$1,413,884

State General Funds

$1,413,884

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,427,161

$7,335,596

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,723

$1,723

Reduce funds for Georgia Commission on the Holocaust administration. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)

($15,000)

($15,000)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Advocacy Office to

$0

$0

recognize duplicative services offered by the Office of

Disability Services Ombudsman. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,413,884

$7,322,319

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and

loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic

development among local governments, development authorities, and private

entities.

Total Funds

$50,182,863

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

$2,047,063

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State General Funds

$2,047,063

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,177,063

$50,312,863

Eliminate funds for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. (H:Reflect in OneGeorgia Authority.)

($130,000)

($130,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,047,063

$50,182,863

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

$1,462,456

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

$1,121,704

State General Funds

$1,121,704

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,121,704

$1,462,456

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Provide one-time funds to purchase three vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY 2021. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $1,121,704

$0 $1,462,456

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

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

housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal

and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, 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

$406,609

Other Funds

$50,000

Agency Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$356,609

State General Funds

$356,609

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$421,363

$471,363

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties.

($64,754)

($64,754)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$356,609

$406,609

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

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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

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,162,892

$6,665,344

Reduce funds for the Statewide Independent Living

$0

$0

Council to reflect projected need. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,162,892

$6,665,344

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

$3,446,434

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$3,346,434

State General Funds

$3,346,434

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,721,434

$3,821,434

Reduce funds for the Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Eliminate funds for the Cobb County Support Center due to the discontinuation of federal support.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,346,434

$3,446,434

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

$18,451,962

Other Funds

$476,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$476,088

State Funds

$17,975,874

State General Funds

$17,975,874

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$18,553,462

$19,029,550

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance.

($27,588)

($27,588)

Eliminate one-time funds for marketing of the Georgia

($50,000)

($50,000)

Sports Hall of Fame. (HB 31 intent language

considered non-binding by the Governor)

Reduce funds.

($500,000)

($500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,975,874

$18,451,962

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

$354,226

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$334,226

State General Funds

$334,226

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$334,226

$354,226

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$334,226

$354,226

16.13. Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

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

for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

Total Funds

$2,487,122

State Funds

$2,487,122

State General Funds

$2,487,122

16.14. 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

$809,755

State Funds

$809,755

State General Funds

$809,755

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$843,495

$843,495

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($33,740)

($33,740)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$809,755

$809,755

16.15. 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

16.16. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

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

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$20,145,521

Other Funds

$145,521

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,521

State Funds

$20,000,000

State General Funds

$20,000,000

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$23,675,000

$23,820,521

Reduce funds for special purpose grants.

($3,675,000)

($3,675,000)

Utilize existing funds ($220,000) for the Appalachian

$0

$0

Regional Commission assessment. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,000,000

$20,145,521

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

$15,661,832,640 $7,829,198,487 $7,314,196,564 $488,358,522 $26,643,401 $222,272,597 $77,971,304 $139,386,524

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$4,914,769 $3,562,913,359
$336,598,954 $155,482,177 $2,939,357,431 $131,474,797 $4,047,448,197 $3,766,590,935 $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

$411,450,707

Federal Funds and Grants

$313,161,168

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$265,646,099

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$29,736,123

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,778,946

Other Funds

$4,614,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,614,769

State Funds

$72,363,185

State General Funds

$72,363,185

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,311,585

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$75,807,666

$423,535,026

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$4,901

$4,901

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($201,343)

($402,686)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.

($703,656)

($1,546,774)

Transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group to the Department of Human Services (DHS) effective November 1, 2019. (Total Funds: ($10,139,760))

($2,544,383)

($10,139,760)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$72,363,185

$411,450,707

17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of

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pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary

actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$809,990

State Funds

$809,990

State General Funds

$809,990

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$843,594

$843,594

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$140

$140

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($33,744)

($33,744)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$809,990

$809,990

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

$747,697

State Funds

$747,697

State General Funds

$747,697

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$778,703

$778,703

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$142

$142

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($31,148)

($31,148)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$747,697

$747,697

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

$14,285,078

Federal Funds and Grants

$588,838

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

State Funds

$13,696,240

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State General Funds

$13,696,240

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,696,148

$14,284,986

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$92

$92

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce one-time funds for the Rural Health Systems

$0

$0

Innovation Center. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,696,240

$14,285,078

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

$25,670,366

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

$13,622,114

State General Funds

$13,622,114

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,619,389

$25,667,641

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,725

$2,725

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,622,114

$25,670,366

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

$469,998,884

Federal Funds and Grants

$304,412,360

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$304,412,360

Other Funds

$142,586,524

Agency Funds

$3,200,000

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

State Funds

$23,000,000

State General Funds

$23,000,000

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$0

$399,662,493

Increase funds to provide the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for

$23,000,000

$70,336,391

private deemed and non-deemed hospitals.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,000,000

$469,998,884

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

$6,191,789,995

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,907,200,919

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,904,413,705

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$1,954,957,456

Hospital Provider Payment

$34,315,025

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$155,482,177

State General Funds

$1,758,968,448

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

Intra-State Government Transfers

$267,288,632

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$267,288,632

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $1,878,972,542 amended

$5,966,981,175

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$65,267,880

$200,085,469

Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

$6,780,737

$20,787,054

Reflect an increase in the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.

$3,936,297

$3,936,297

Replace $1,844,241 in nursing home provider fee funds

$0

$0

with state general funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,954,957,456 $6,191,789,995

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17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

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

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$4,223,407,262

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,833,264,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,833,264,551

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,364,397,548

Hospital Provider Payment

$302,283,929

State General Funds

$936,830,628

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$125,282,991

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $1,473,966,238 amended

$4,559,301,468

Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

($109,568,690) ($335,894,206)

Replace $5,721,600 in state general funds with tobacco

$0

$0

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

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,364,397,548 $4,223,407,262

17.9. PeachCare

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

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$491,690,555

Federal Funds and Grants

$458,622,399

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$458,622,399

State Funds

$32,916,373

State General Funds

$32,916,373

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$27,198,633

$424,738,096

Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.

$5,717,740

$66,952,459

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,916,373

$491,690,555

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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

$3,745,279,350

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,745,279,350

Health Insurance Payments

$3,745,279,350

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.11. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration

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

Total Funds

$1,101,646

State Funds

$1,101,646

State General Funds

$1,101,646

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,201,646

$1,201,646

Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($80,000)

($80,000)

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Board

Administration per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes)

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,101,646

$1,101,646

17.12. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$21,437,996

State Funds

$21,437,996

State General Funds

$21,437,996

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$21,765,957

$21,765,957

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Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health. (H:Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health to reflect unutilized funds.)
Reduce funds for the statewide residency recruitment to reflect utilization rates.
Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.
Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($273,358)
($40,000) ($14,603)
$0 $21,437,996

($273,358)
($40,000) ($14,603)
$0 $21,437,996

17.13. Georgia Board of Health Care 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 31) as amended

$24,039,911

$24,039,911

Reduce funds for the Mercer School of Medicine Operating Grant. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of

Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes)

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,039,911

$24,039,911

17.14. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$28,931,713

State Funds

$28,931,713

State General Funds

$28,931,713

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine Operating Grant. (H:No)
Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $28,931,713
$0 $0
$28,931,713

Total Funds $28,931,713
$0 $0
$28,931,713

17.15. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$2,003,793

State Funds

$2,003,793

State General Funds

$2,003,793

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,360,000

$2,360,000

Reduce funds for loan repayment awards for rural advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, physician assistants, and physicians.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Reduce funds for malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in underserved counties that currently have one or less physicians. (H:Reduce funds for malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in underserved counties that currently have one or less physicians to reflect unutilized funds.)

($106,207)

($106,207)

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural

Areas per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,003,793

$2,003,793

17.16. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$4,138,933

State Funds

$4,138,933

State General Funds

$4,138,933

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reduce funds for medical student capitation payments to Emory University School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). (H:No)
Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $4,138,933
$0
$0
$4,138,933

Total Funds $4,138,933
$0
$0
$4,138,933

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

$2,707,532

Other Funds

$300,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$2,407,532

State General Funds

$2,407,532

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,657,846

$2,957,846

Eliminate funds for one medical director position. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)

($150,000)

($150,000)

Eliminate funds for one contracted assistant medical director position.

($25,000)

($25,000)

Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.

($5,000)

($5,000)

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained through the implementation of System Automation licensure software.

($70,314)

($70,314)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,407,532

$2,707,532

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.

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Total Funds

$2,341,232

State Funds

$2,341,232

State General Funds

$2,341,232

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,623,723

$2,623,723

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect projected expenditures.

($16,230)

($16,230)

Eliminate funds for a data management system. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)

($184,940)

($184,940)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($52,306)

($52,306)

Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

($29,015)

($29,015)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,341,232

$2,341,232

Section 18: Community Supervision, 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

$179,053,957 $305,967 $305,967 $110,000 $110,000
$178,576,761 $178,576,761
$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

$9,692,444

State Funds

$9,692,444

State General Funds

$9,692,444

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,983,761

$9,983,761

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,790

$1,790

Reduce funds by freezing four vacant positions.

($254,565)

($254,565)

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Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($38,542) $9,692,444

($38,542) $9,692,444

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

$162,162,019

State Funds

$162,152,019

State General Funds

$162,152,019

Intra-State Government Transfers

$10,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,000

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 31) as $167,463,210 amended

$167,473,210

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$32,879

$32,879

Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users.

($534,171)

($534,171)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.

($4,335,735)

($4,335,735)

Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts.

($45,971)

($45,971)

Reduce funds for real estate by implementing a virtual office model.

($428,193)

($428,193)

Transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the

$0

$0

Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

program to the Field Services program to reduce per

officer caseloads. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$162,152,019

$162,162,019

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

$5,374,484

State Funds

$5,374,484

State General Funds

$5,374,484

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,152,704

$7,152,704

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Reduce funds by freezing seven vacant positions.
Reduce funds by limiting travel.
Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program. (H:Reduce funds to reflect eliminating 31 positions in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program effective April 1, 2020.)
Transfer responsibility for the Max-Out Reentry Initiative to the Department of Corrections and transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$810 ($532,307)
($21,992) ($403,123)
($821,608)
$5,374,484

$810 ($532,307)
($21,992) ($403,123)
($821,608)
$5,374,484

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

$831,758

State Funds

$831,758

State General Funds

$831,758

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$897,301

$897,301

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$183

$183

Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position.

($63,080)

($63,080)

Reduce funds by limiting travel.

($2,646)

($2,646)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$831,758

$831,758

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

$993,252

Federal Funds and Grants

$305,967

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$305,967

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Other Funds

$110,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

State Funds

$526,056

State General Funds

$526,056

Intra-State Government Transfers

$51,229

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$51,229

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$547,936

$1,015,132

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$37

$37

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds by reducing travel and by re-negotiating contracts.

($21,917)

($21,917)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$526,056

$993,252

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

$1,165,057,723 $170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,151,322,565 $1,151,322,565

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

$35,677,223

State Funds

$35,677,223

State General Funds

$35,677,223

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Reduce funds by eliminating contract information technology positions.
Reduce funds for personal services and maintain current levels of clerical support for Victim Services. Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities. Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. Reduce funds by decreasing travel and vehicle costs by ten percent. Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $37,627,621
$38,992
($291,667) ($73,186)
($1,121,291) ($35,333)
($183,330) ($97,794)
($186,789)
$35,677,223

Total Funds $37,627,621
$38,992
($291,667) ($73,186)
($1,121,291) ($35,333)
($183,330) ($97,794)
($186,789)
$35,677,223

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

$50,927,685

Other Funds

$2,453,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,453,500

State Funds

$48,474,185

State General Funds

$48,474,185

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$48,448,452

$50,901,952

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$53,983

$53,983

Reduce funds to reflect savings from streamlining business processes.

($28,250)

($28,250)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$48,474,185

$50,927,685

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

$27,627,598

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State Funds

$27,627,598

State General Funds

$27,627,598

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$27,625,589

$27,625,589

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,009

$2,009

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,627,598

$27,627,598

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

$232,566,277

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

$232,105,722

State General Funds

$232,105,722

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $250,432,346 amended

$250,892,901

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$12,614

$12,614

Reduce funds by freezing vacant health administration positions.

($353,329)

($353,329)

Reduce funds to reflect conversion of existing mental and dental health positions onto the mental-dental health services contract.

($4,556,510)

($4,556,510)

Reduce funds to reflect the redirection of security positions to vacancies at state prison facilities.

($690,390)

($690,390)

Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation of electronic health records.

($3,960,115)

($3,960,115)

Reduce funds to reflect FY 2018 funding for electronic health records project.

($8,778,894)

($8,778,894)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$232,105,722

$232,566,277

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

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Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail

coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

Total Funds

$44,174,188

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$44,144,188

State General Funds

$44,144,188

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$45,463,567

$45,493,567

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$5,621

$5,621

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenses for GED testing and vocational certification in County Correctional Institutions.

($1,325,000)

($1,325,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,144,188

$44,174,188

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

$140,409,108

State Funds

$140,409,108

State General Funds

$140,409,108

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $139,784,108 amended

$139,784,108

Increase funds for private prisons effective April 1, 2020.

$625,000

$625,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$140,409,108

$140,409,108

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

$602,671,205

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

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Other Funds

$10,691,103

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,691,103

State Funds

$591,880,102

State General Funds

$591,880,102

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $628,258,169 amended

$639,049,272

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$789,415

$789,415

Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations.

($6,549,802)

($6,549,802)

Reduce funds by transferring auditing staff to vacant positions inside facilities and eliminating vacant human resources positions at facilities.

($1,319,388)

($1,319,388)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant non-security positions.

($8,984,763)

($8,984,763)

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating administrative and trades services at regional offices.

($4,795,070)

($4,795,070)

Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings.

($319,290)

($319,290)

Reduce funds for inmate transportation to reflect implementation of the virtual court system in facilities statewide.

($1,200,000)

($1,200,000)

Reduce funds by decreasing part-time staff positions.

($2,652,394)

($2,652,394)

Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of certain teaching positions onto the instructor job series.

($515,053)

($515,053)

Reduce funds by redirecting education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

($383,277)

($383,277)

Reduce funds for telecommunications.

($2,030,354)

($2,030,354)

Reduce funds for the charter high school program to align funding with actual expenditures.

($430,784)

($430,784)

Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment at state facilities.

($2,129,102)

($2,129,102)

Reduce funds for travel and per diem costs.

($2,111,326)

($2,111,326)

Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the contract rate for work details.

($1,106,000)

($1,106,000)

Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing. (H:Replace state funds with other funds to reflect a two cent increase October 1, 2019 and an additional three cent increase April 1, 2020 in the inmate commissary pricing.)

($2,595,070)

($2,595,070)

Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures.

($45,809)

($45,809)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$591,880,102

$602,671,205

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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

$30,999,439

State Funds

$30,999,439

State General Funds

$30,999,439

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$32,835,717

$32,835,717

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$40,250

$40,250

Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Albany Transition Center effective December 31, 2019.)

($1,562,175)

($1,562,175)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions.

($39,353)

($39,353)

Reduce funds to reflect actual costs for GED testing in transition centers.

($275,000)

($275,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,999,439

$30,999,439

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

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

$1,929,172

Federal Funds and Grants

$728,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$728,607

State Funds

$1,200,565

State General Funds

$1,200,565

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

$82,938,410 $64,923,406 $64,923,406 $5,758,646 $1,746,568 $4,012,078 $12,256,358 $12,256,358

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,199,742
$823
$1,200,565

Total Funds $1,928,349
$823
$1,929,172

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

$55,575,238

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

$5,382,199

State General Funds

$5,382,199

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,416,562

$55,609,601

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,007

$2,007

Reduce funds for an Army Guard environmental position that is now 100 percent federally funded.

($36,370)

($36,370)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,382,199

$55,575,238

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

$25,434,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,466,997

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,466,997

Other Funds

$293,409

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$293,409

State Funds

$5,673,594

State General Funds

$5,673,594

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,144,813

$27,327,444

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$2,856

$2,856

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet

($218,359)

($873,436)

graduation targets at the Ft. Gordon Youth Challenge

Academy to reflect reduced capacity due to

construction.

Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy to reflect projected enrollment.

($255,716)

($1,022,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,673,594

$25,434,000

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

$71,432,907 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $68,588,786 $68,588,786

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

$10,633,361

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$10,132,504

State General Funds

$10,132,504

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,947,595

$10,448,452

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$5,349

$5,349

Reduce funds by leveraging technology to reduce travel expenses.

($11,525)

($11,525)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.

($126,814)

($126,814)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications.

($27,101)

($27,101)

Transfer one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles from the License Issuance program.

$345,000

$345,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,132,504

$10,633,361

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

$59,454,735

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$57,626,900

State General Funds

$57,626,900

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$59,519,958

$61,347,793

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$33,287

$33,287

Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications by leveraging technology.

($654,348)

($654,348)

Support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources. (H:Provide one-time state funds for security equipment at high volume service centers and utilize alternative fund sources for other security needs.)

($317,000)

($317,000)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.

($1,374,971)

($1,374,971)

Provide funds for computer charges and telecommunications for the DRIVES project.

$469,974

$469,974

Reduce funds for operating expenses by recognizing savings from process changes.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Provide one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles. (H:No;

$0

$0

Reflect one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles in

Departmental Administration.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$57,626,900

$59,454,735

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

$1,344,811

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$829,382

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State General Funds

$829,382

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$960,560

$1,475,989

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$689

$689

Reduce funds for operating expenses by leveraging technology.

($33,450)

($33,450)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.

($96,216)

($96,216)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications.

($2,201)

($2,201)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$829,382

$1,344,811

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

$831,975,733 $391,102,499 $97,618,088 $138,020,447 $155,463,964
$2,102,000 $3,000
$2,099,000 $438,771,234 $377,673,046 $61,098,188

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

$268,044,172

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

$61,098,188

State General Funds

$61,098,188

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$61,841,364

$268,787,348

Reduce funds to eliminate one vacant position.

($72,839)

($72,839)

Reduce funds for personal services ($104,537) and replace a portion of the state funds with existing federal

($170,337)

($170,337)

funds for one position ($65,800).

Reduce funds for the Childcare and Parent Services

($500,000)

($500,000)

(CAPS) program to reflect available federal match.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,098,188

$268,044,172

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

$377,848,046

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$377,673,046

Lottery Funds

$377,673,046

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $378,703,805 amended

$378,878,805

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,066

$1,066

Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000), software support and maintenance ($444,058), and community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership ($260,000). (H:Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000), software support and maintenance ($444,058), and to reflect enrollment ($260,000).)

($854,058)

($854,058)

Reduce funds for one-time computer refresh.

($100,000)

($100,000)

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Reduce funds for personal services to eliminate one vacant position. Utilize existing funds for community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($77,767) $0

($77,767) $0

$377,673,046

$377,848,046

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

$38,083,515

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,006,515

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$36,006,515

Other Funds

$2,077,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,077,000

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 31) as amended

$0

$38,083,515

Fund the early language and literacy pilot program

$0

$0

previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student

Achievement utilizing existing federal funds. (G:Yes)

(H:Yes; Fund the early language and literacy pilot

program previously funded in the Governor's Office of

Student Achievement utilizing $2,300,000 in existing

federal funds.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$38,083,515

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

$33,621,522 $659,400 $659,400
$32,962,122 $32,962,122

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

$4,868,220

State Funds

$4,868,220

State General Funds

$4,868,220

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,112,865

$5,112,865

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$2,250

$2,250

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected

($173,320)

($173,320)

expenditures.

Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position.

($73,575)

($73,575)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,868,220

$4,868,220

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

$1,095,429

State Funds

$1,095,429

State General Funds

$1,095,429

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,141,429

$1,141,429

Reduce funds for marketing to reflect projected expenditures.

($46,000)

($46,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

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

$525,861

State Funds

$525,861

State General Funds

$525,861

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$540,861

$540,861

Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$525,861

$525,861

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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

$1,595,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$936,356

State General Funds

$936,356

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$976,356

$1,635,756

Reduce funds for grants and benefits.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$936,356

$1,595,756

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

$10,398,202

State Funds

$10,398,202

State General Funds

$10,398,202

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$10,738,202

$10,738,202

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($215,000)

($215,000)

Reduce funds for marketing. (H:Reduce funds for marketing and maintain funds for the geographic origin marketing campaign.)

($125,000)

($125,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,398,202

$10,398,202

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

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overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and

educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$2,737,944

State Funds

$2,737,944

State General Funds

$2,737,944

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,860,444

$2,860,444

Reduce funds for marketing.

($122,500)

($122,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,737,944

$2,737,944

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

$521,947

State Funds

$521,947

State General Funds

$521,947

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$596,947

$596,947

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$521,947

$521,947

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

$960,245

State Funds

$960,245

State General Funds

$960,245

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,000,255

$1,000,255

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.

($40,010)

($40,010)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$960,245

$960,245

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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

$10,917,918

State Funds

$10,917,918

State General Funds

$10,917,918

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$11,691,545

$11,691,545

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($344,045)

($344,045)

Reduce funds for marketing to recognize savings from the closure of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport visitor information center.

($125,000)

($125,000)

Reduce funds for marketing. (H:Reduce funds for marketing and maintain funds for tradeshow attendance and sponsorship opportunities.)

($125,950)

($125,950)

Reduce funds to reflect one vacant positon.

($178,632)

($178,632)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,917,918

$10,917,918

Section 24: Education, Department of

Total Funds

$12,896,373,050

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

$25,737,047

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,737,047

State Funds

$10,772,153,516

State General Funds

$10,772,153,516

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base

unit cost of $2,901.72. 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.

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Total Funds

$15,227,838

Federal Funds and Grants

$482,773

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$482,773

Other Funds

$3,060,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,060,587

State Funds

$11,684,478

State General Funds

$11,684,478

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$11,519,883

$15,063,243

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$43

$43

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for travel.

($13,048)

($13,048)

Provide one-time funds to replace bunk beds at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA centers to ensure student safety while at camp.

$177,600

$177,600

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,684,478

$15,227,838

24.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

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

Total Funds

$16,998,457

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

$7,364,867

State General Funds

$7,364,867

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,917,955

$17,551,545

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,368

$1,368

Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($1,169), registration fees ($17,212), and supplies and materials ($19,025).

($37,406)

($37,406)

Reduce funds for travel.

($75,213)

($75,213)

Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

($227,040)

($227,040)

Reduce funds for one-time system platform upgrade ($50,000) and computer purchases ($67,824).

($117,824)

($117,824)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($96,973)

($96,973)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,364,867

$16,998,457

24.3. Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local

school systems.

Total Funds

$29,143,115

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

$4,182,671

State General Funds

$4,182,671

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,569,116

$29,529,560

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$614

$614

Reduce funds for travel.

($63,637)

($63,637)

Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

($237,440)

($237,440)

Reduce funds for computer purchases.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($8,547), registration fees ($2,435), and board operations ($25,000).

($35,982)

($35,982)

Reduce funds for an assessment task force.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,182,671

$29,143,115

24.4. Charter Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and

charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning,

implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$27,510,259

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,475,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,475,000

State Funds

$4,035,259

State General Funds

$4,035,259

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,176,727

$27,651,727

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$75

$75

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

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Reduce funds for consultants. Reduce funds for facilities grants. Reduce funds for travel. Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,200) ($136,000)
($1,343) $4,035,259

($4,200) ($136,000)
($1,343) $27,510,259

24.5. 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

$1,607,380

State Funds

$1,607,380

State General Funds

$1,607,380

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,200,912

$2,200,912

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$344

$344

Reduce funds for five vacant positions.

($507,577)

($507,577)

Reduce funds for travel.

($29,168)

($29,168)

Reduce funds for computer purchases ($11,870), temporary services ($20,384), and operating expenses ($24,877).

($57,131)

($57,131)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

24.6. 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

$1,370,976

State Funds

$1,370,976

State General Funds

$1,370,976

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

Reduce funds for local affiliates.

($57,124)

($57,124)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

24.7. Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

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provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this

curriculum.

Total Funds

$7,326,540

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

$4,521,819

State General Funds

$4,521,819

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,743,787

$7,548,508

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$531

$531

Reduce funds for travel.

($50,420)

($50,420)

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($85,539)

($85,539)

Reduce funds for computer purchases.

($52,356)

($52,356)

Reduce funds for registration fees ($15,914), group meals ($3,200), and meeting spaces ($15,070).

($34,184)

($34,184)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,521,819

$7,326,540

24.8. 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

24.9. 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

$75,069,567

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,322,802

State Funds

$63,746,765

State General Funds

$63,746,765

24.10. 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,

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access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional

credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$10,538,562

Other Funds

$7,516,302

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,516,302

State Funds

$3,022,260

State General Funds

$3,022,260

24.11. Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and

Technology

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

Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) equipment, and film

and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

Total Funds

$1,920,000

State Funds

$1,920,000

State General Funds

$1,920,000

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 31) as amended

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Reduce funds for the Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology program.

($80,000)

($80,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

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

$21,160,216

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,267

State Funds

$20,750,949

State General Funds

$20,750,949

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$21,934,935

$22,344,202

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,818

$1,818

Reduce funds for contracted information technology personnel.

($774,107)

($774,107)

Reduce funds for travel.

($69,598)

($69,598)

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Reduce funds for one vacant position. Reduce funds for computer purchases. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($9,249), registration fees ($6,638), and group meals and meeting spaces ($66,599).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($118,420) ($141,193)
($82,486)
$20,750,949

($118,420) ($141,193)
($82,486)
$21,160,216

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

$14,429,116

State Funds

$14,429,116

State General Funds

$14,429,116

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,480,758

$14,480,758

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$25

$25

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position.

($51,667)

($51,667)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,429,116

$14,429,116

24.14. Nutrition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training,

technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver

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

comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$782,187,906

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

$24,534,375

State General Funds

$24,534,375

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$24,534,332

$782,187,863

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$43

$43

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,534,375

$782,187,906

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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

$43,310,003

State Funds

$43,310,003

State General Funds

$43,310,003

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

$135,434,948

State Funds

$135,434,948

State General Funds

$135,434,948

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

$693,623,877

State Funds

$693,623,877

State General Funds

$693,623,877

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $693,961,400 amended

$693,961,400

Reduce funds for Equalization grants to reflect corrected data.

($337,523)

($337,523)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$693,623,877

$693,623,877

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

($1,987,648,762)

State Funds

($1,987,648,762)

State General Funds

($1,987,648,762)

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.

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Total Funds

$11,622,834,551

State Funds

$11,622,834,551

State General Funds

$11,622,834,551

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 amended

Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience.

$6,262,789

$6,262,789

Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for a 0.3% increase in enrollment.

$104,231,089

$104,231,089

Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

$25,387,375

$25,387,375

Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship.

$2,441,006

$2,441,006

Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant.

$273,209

$273,209

Reduce funds for training and experience and health insurance for Atlanta Public Schools ($3,169,646) and health insurance for Glynn County ($2,869,368) to reflect corrected data.

($6,039,014)

($6,039,014)

Increase funds to meet the projected need for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System for non-certificated personnel.

$198,707

$198,707

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,622,834,551 $11,622,834,551

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

$14,135,290

State Funds

$14,135,290

State General Funds

$14,135,290

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,568,010

$14,568,010

Reduce funds for consulting services.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Reduce funds for grants to RESAs.

($132,720)

($132,720)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,135,290

$14,135,290

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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

$16,166,848

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

$9,264,547

State General Funds

$9,264,547

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$10,053,830

$16,956,131

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,167

$1,167

Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

($303,459)

($303,459)

Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($4,004), registration fees ($39,584), and meeting spaces ($79,218).

($122,806)

($122,806)

Reduce funds for travel.

($150,021)

($150,021)

Reduce funds for contracts for teacher and district training.

($139,500)

($139,500)

Reduce funds for computer purchases.

($26,409)

($26,409)

Reduce funds for consulting services.

($48,255)

($48,255)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,264,547

$16,166,848

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

$3,975,309

Other Funds

$3,975,309

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,975,309

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$0

$4,156,309

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385

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect personnel restructuring.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

($181,000)

$0

$3,975,309

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

$32,340,407

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

$30,653,220

State General Funds

$30,653,220

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$30,646,390

$32,333,577

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$6,830

$6,830

Reduce funds for personal services ($742,952) and operating expenses ($750,696). (H:No; Redirect $742,952 in personal services savings for minor repairs and rehabilitation.)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,653,220

$32,340,407

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

$71,129,337

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

$19,783,877

State General Funds

$19,783,877

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for travel.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $19,832,012
$264
($48,399) $19,783,877

Total Funds $71,177,472
$264
($48,399) $71,129,337

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

$52,169,439

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

$26,101,182

State General Funds

$26,101,182

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$26,762,927

$52,831,184

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$500

$500

Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

($355,616)

($355,616)

Reduce funds for training and outreach on formative instructive practice.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Reduce funds for travel.

($6,629)

($6,629)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,101,182

$52,169,439

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.

Total Funds

$1,489,868

State Funds

$1,489,868

State General Funds

$1,489,868

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

Reduce funds for grants to local school systems.

($62,078)

($62,078)

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387

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

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 24.78% for New Plan employees and 20.03% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.76% 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 $825.03 per member for State Fiscal Year 2020.

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

$5,277,791

Other Funds

$5,277,791

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,277,791

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

$2,611,590

State Funds

$2,611,590

State General Funds

$2,611,590

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

$32,496,000

State Funds

$32,496,000

State General Funds

$32,496,000

$63,680,865 $28,562,875 $28,562,875 $35,117,990 $35,117,990

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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

$23,295,484

Other Funds

$23,285,084

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,285,084

State Funds

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

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

$53,999,160 $6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,427,187
$428,645 $8,998,542 $37,535,624 $37,535,624
$50,000 $50,000

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

$4,563,593

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,800

Other Funds

$507,780

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$507,780

State Funds

$3,932,013

State General Funds

$3,932,013

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,085,607

$4,717,187

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,725

$3,725

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020

389

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:Reduce funds for operating expenses and maintain funding for deferred building repair.)
Eliminate funds for motor vehicle purchases to reflect projected need.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($67,095) ($31,665) ($58,559) $3,932,013

($67,095) ($31,665) ($58,559) $4,563,593

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 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

$8,653,911

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,682,151

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

State Funds

$3,832,028

State General Funds

$3,832,028

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,973,868

$8,795,751

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,184

$3,184

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funding to reflect actual vacancies.)

($100,514)

($100,514)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:Reduce funding for travel expenses and maintain funding for deferred maintenance.)

($44,510)

($44,510)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,832,028

$8,653,911

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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

$39,574,576

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,046,681

Other Funds

$6,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,756,312

State Funds

$29,771,583

State General Funds

$29,771,583

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$30,802,775

$40,605,768

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$29,753

$29,753

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funding to reflect actual vacancies.)

($290,034)

($290,034)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:Reduce funding for travel expenses and maintain funding for deferred maintenance and equipment repairs.)

($227,791)

($227,791)

Reduce funds for equipment purchases. (H:No; Maintain funding for emergency fire suppression equipment.)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

($200,000)

($200,000)

Reduce funds for computer charges.

($343,120)

($343,120)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,771,583

$39,574,576

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

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,073,363 $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 $60,000.

$94,449,684 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$807,856 $807,856 $63,526,716 $63,526,716

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

$18,562,041

State Funds

$18,562,041

State General Funds

$18,562,041

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$11,062,041

$11,062,041

Increase funds to meet projected expenditures. (H:Increase funds to meet projected expenditures and reflect $2,500,000 in the Department of Law for anticipated litigation.)

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,562,041

$18,562,041

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

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

be $60,000.

Total Funds

$6,556,574

State Funds

$6,556,574

State General Funds

$6,556,574

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,829,125

$6,829,125

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$614 ($273,165) $6,556,574

$614 ($273,165) $6,556,574

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

$11,800,165

State Funds

$11,800,165

State General Funds

$11,800,165

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$12,291,169

$12,291,169

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$643

$643

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations.

($491,647)

($491,647)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,800,165

$11,800,165

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

$844,718

State Funds

$844,718

State General Funds

$844,718

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$881,077

$881,077

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$64

$64

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for one vacant intake coordinator position effective October 1, 2019.

($36,423)

($36,423)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$844,718

$844,718

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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

$33,555,207

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

$3,044,169

State General Funds

$3,044,169

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,445,929

$33,956,967

Eliminate funds for three school safety coordinators associated with vetoed Senate Bill 15 (2019 Session).

($274,920)

($274,920)

Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in revenues for the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority.

($126,840)

($126,840)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,044,169

$33,555,207

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

$7,507,527

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

State Funds

$7,095,597

State General Funds

$7,095,597

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,383,615

$7,795,545

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$642

$642

Reduce funds for travel ($49,318), employee behavioral training ($21,720), and subscriptions ($12,090).

($83,128)

($83,128)

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Reduce funds for computer charges. Reduce funds for two vacant positions ($90,360) and reduce hours for a part-time position ($9,554). Reduce funds for equipment. Reduce funds for telecommunications. Reduce funds for real estate rentals. Reduce funds for consultant travel ($24,091) and temporary labor ($14,024).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($37,285) ($99,914)
($7,238) ($18,980) ($4,000) ($38,115)
$7,095,597

($37,285) ($99,914)
($7,238) ($18,980) ($4,000) ($38,115)
$7,507,527

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

$13,364,329

State Funds

$13,364,329

State General Funds

$13,364,329

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,438,711

$16,438,711

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$716

$716

Reduce funds for professional learning grants.

($375,000)

($375,000)

Fund the early language and literacy pilot program in the Department of Early Care and Learning.

($2,300,000)

($2,300,000)

Reduce funds for personal services ($379,847), computer charges ($2,863), and travel and supplies ($6,867) for three vacant positions.

($389,577)

($389,577)

Reduce funds for travel.

($10,521)

($10,521)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,364,329

$13,364,329

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

$1,040,342

State Funds

$1,040,342

State General Funds

$1,040,342

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,040,248

$1,040,248

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020

395

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$94 $1,040,342

$94 $1,040,342

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

$1,218,781

State Funds

$1,218,781

State General Funds

$1,218,781

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,017,859

$1,017,859

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$66

$66

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position effective November 1, 2019.

($46,784)

($46,784)

Increase funds for five positions ($176,910) and operations ($70,730) to establish the Sexual Harassment Division.

$247,640

$247,640

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

Section 28: Human Services, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF 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

$1,898,207,913 $1,063,039,522
$16,281,783 $95,434,319 $56,164,105 $80,059,367 $12,100,916 $1,802,238 $306,889,452 $494,307,342 $31,072,172 $9,787,255 $21,284,917 $803,559,326 $803,559,326
$536,893

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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.

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

$103,959,012

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,997,654

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

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$53,298,174

State Funds

$36,961,358

State General Funds

$36,961,358

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

$536,893

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020

397

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $37,000,796
$657
($40,095) $36,961,358

Total Funds $103,998,450
$657
($40,095) $103,959,012

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

$8,339,673

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,018,365

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$3,072,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,945,695

State Funds

$2,321,308

State General Funds

$2,321,308

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,321,131

$8,339,496

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$177

$177

Recognize $1,301,992 in marriage and divorce fee

$0

$0

collections for the Children's Trust Fund for child abuse

and neglect prevention. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,321,308

$8,339,673

28.4. Child Support Services

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

parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$107,328,786

Federal Funds and Grants

$75,573,311

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$75,573,311

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Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$28,518,215

State General Funds

$28,518,215

Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$29,839,350

$111,182,364

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,386

$3,386

Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.

($19,930)

($19,930)

Reduce funds for 67 vacant child support services agent positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies.)

($1,304,591)

($3,837,034)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,518,215

$107,328,786

28.5. 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

$398,674,015

Federal Funds and Grants

$205,895,938

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$41,038,383

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$502,830

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,871,034

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.558)

$1,802,238

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $130,515,525
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,165,928

State Funds

$192,636,944

State General Funds

$192,636,944

Intra-State Government Transfers

$141,133

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$141,133

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $200,355,245 amended

$404,157,288

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$54,686

$54,686

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Reduce funds for contracted legal assistance costs to reflect projected expenditures.
Replace $249,000 in state general funds with one-time federal funds to provide kinship care.
Reduce funds for foster parent recruitment marketing and outreach.
Reduce funds for six vacant supervisor-mentor positions.
Reduce funds for 30 vacant positions.
Reduce funds for six vacant foster care support services positions.
Replace $970,000 in state general funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions. (H:Replace $470,000 in state general funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $500,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children.)
Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program for child protective caseworker positions.
Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.
Reduce funds for personal services for the Family First Project Management Team to reflect actual start dates.
Reduce funds for personal services for the quality assurance monitors to reflect actual start dates.
Reduce funds to reflect the delayed implementation of a pilot program for closed foster care cases to reflect a July 1, 2020 start date.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($76,500) ($249,000) ($250,000) ($456,307) ($2,163,078) ($226,780) ($470,000)
($2,400,000)
($96,038) ($171,016) ($274,268) ($940,000) $192,636,944

($90,000) $0
($250,000) ($536,832) ($2,426,058) ($266,799) ($470,000)
$0
($112,986) ($171,016) ($274,268) ($940,000) $398,674,015

28.6. 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

28.7. 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

$120,329,279

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,900,731

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$127,302

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Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$6,567,863

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$408,761

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$5,276,916

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$5,721,504

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$32,798,385

Other Funds

$13,580,052

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,580,052

State Funds

$55,848,496

State General Funds

$55,848,496

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$58,156,857

$125,250,152

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$12,973

$12,973

Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions.

($1,258,539)

($1,471,051)

Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses.

($22,456)

($22,456)

Reduce funds for information technology contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.

($880,339)

($880,339)

Reduce funds for Georgia Memory Net to reflect projected expenditures. (H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services.

($160,000)

($160,000)

Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures.

$0

($2,400,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,848,496

$120,329,279

28.8. 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

$25,386,557

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

$21,517,631

State General Funds

$21,517,631

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$22,470,518

$26,339,444

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates for caseworkers. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,688
($956,253) ($1,322)
$21,517,631

$4,688
($956,253) ($1,322)
$25,386,557

28.9. 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

$60,123,635

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

$29,194,294

State General Funds

$29,194,294

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$29,269,203

$60,198,544

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$91

$91

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,194,294

$60,123,635

28.10. 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

$11,092,505

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

$4,354,776

State General Funds

$4,354,776

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,645,054

$11,382,783

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$139

$139

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Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. Reduce funds to reflect the non-implementation of marketing for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($195,000) ($497)
($94,920)
$4,354,776

($195,000) ($497)
($94,920)
$11,092,505

28.11. 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

28.12. 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

$314,096,159

Federal Funds and Grants

$197,805,182

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$44,344

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$7,893,411

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$435,317

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$73,014,683

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $23,408,268
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$93,009,159

State Funds

$116,290,977

State General Funds

$116,290,977

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $121,206,639 amended

$330,834,428

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$55,956

$55,956

Reduce funds for information technology to reflect projected expenditures.

($4,971,618)

($16,794,225)

Utilize $2,544,383 in existing state funds to transfer the

$0

$0

Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from

the Department of Community Health. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$116,290,977

$314,096,159

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28.13. 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

$383,272,253

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,716,868

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$39,315,399

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $61,186,131
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$215,338

State Funds

$282,555,385

State General Funds

$282,555,385

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $289,250,519 amended

$390,708,679

Realize savings from a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements.

($6,695,134)

($7,436,426)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$282,555,385

$383,272,253

28.14. Refugee Assistance

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

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

Total Funds

$5,035,754

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,035,754

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,035,754

28.15. 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

$2,495,050

Federal Funds and Grants

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$619,263

State Funds

$1,875,787

State General Funds

$1,875,787

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,880,878

$2,500,141

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$650

$650

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($5,741) $1,875,787

($5,741) $2,495,050

28.16. 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

$36,523,008

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,453,008

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

State Funds

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

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 31) as amended

$100,000

$36,553,008

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,000

$36,523,008

28.17. 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

$21,973,371

Federal Funds and Grants

$21,873,371

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

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,540,505

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

28.18. 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

$242,509

State Funds

$242,509

State General Funds

$242,509

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$254,960

$254,960

Reduce funds to reflect savings from a vacant position.

($12,451)

($12,451)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$242,509

$242,509

28.19. 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

$10,559,080

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,264,938

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,264,938

State Funds

$9,294,142

State General Funds

$9,294,142

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,350,148

$10,671,032

Reflect an adjustment in each county's allocation from

$0

$0

$50,000 to $48,000. (H:No; Maintain funding for

county allocations at FY 2008 level.)

Reduce funds for Georgia Family Connection Partnership technical assistance to the counties.

($56,006)

($111,952)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,294,142

$10,559,080

28.20. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise

Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in

becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$3,108,434

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,826,666

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,826,666

State Funds

$281,768

State General Funds

$281,768

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$293,438

$3,163,472

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$68

$68

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds to reflect savings from a vacant position.

($11,738)

($55,106)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$281,768

$3,108,434

28.21. 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

$12,487,640

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,870,636

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,870,636

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$1,517,004

State General Funds

$1,517,004

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,970,447

$14,428,551

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,232

$2,232

Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

($11,620)

($54,554)

Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.

($91,747)

($430,738)

Reduce funds to realize savings from program reorganization and personnel restructuring initiatives.

($320,358)

($1,307,851)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($31,950)

($150,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,517,004

$12,487,640

28.22. 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

$73,148,166

Federal Funds and Grants

$73,148,166

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$73,148,166

28.23. 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

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Agency Funds

$6,845,755

28.24. 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

$106,257,108

Federal Funds and Grants

$78,573,511

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$78,573,511

Other Funds

$7,704,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,704,865

State Funds

$19,978,732

State General Funds

$19,978,732

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$21,099,651

$111,532,791

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,560

$3,560

Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

($13,817)

($64,869)

Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions.

($899,399)

($4,222,529)

Reduce funds to reflect savings from fleet reorganization and reductions in travel.

($211,263)

($991,845)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,978,732

$106,257,108

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

$22,243,620 $425,368 $425,368 $339,026 $339,026
$21,479,226 $21,479,226

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

$2,438,270

State Funds

$2,438,270

State General Funds

$2,438,270

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,242,131

$2,242,131

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$1,240

$1,240

self insurance programs.

Provide one-time funds for one filled executive

$194,899

$194,899

position.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

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

$744,392

State Funds

$744,392

State General Funds

$744,392

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$834,329

$834,329

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$533

$533

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($90,470)

($90,470)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$744,392

$744,392

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

$8,244,080

Federal Funds and Grants

$425,368

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$425,368

Other Funds

$339,026

Agency Funds

$339,026

State Funds

$7,479,686

State General Funds

$7,479,686

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Reduce funds for six vacant positions and the realignment of duties.
Provide one-time funds for motor vehicles ($100,000) and information technology improvements ($100,000). Reduce funds for personal services to reflect actual start dates for new positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $7,778,058
$3,767
($311,122) $200,000 ($191,017) $7,479,686

Total Funds $8,542,452
$3,767
($311,122) $200,000 ($191,017) $8,244,080

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

$645,751

State Funds

$645,751

State General Funds

$645,751

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$706,227

$706,227

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$361

$361

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($60,837)

($60,837)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$645,751

$645,751

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

$10,171,127

State Funds

$10,171,127

State General Funds

$10,171,127

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,719,639

$9,719,639

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect projected expenditures. Provide one-time funds for information technology improvements and cyber security infrastructure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,651
($103,163) ($150,000) $700,000 $10,171,127

29.6. Special Fraud Total Funds

$4,651
($103,163) ($150,000) $700,000 $10,171,127
$0

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

$285,667,923 $97,871,256
$500,398 $97,370,858 $31,995,522 $31,995,522 $155,801,145 $155,801,145

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

$8,572,056

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

Other Funds

$338,303

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$338,303

State Funds

$8,221,153

State General Funds

$8,221,153

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,332,232

$8,683,135

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,487

$1,487

Reduce funds by decreasing travel costs.

($4,702)

($4,702)

Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions.

($107,864)

($107,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,221,153

$8,572,056

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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

$9,758,354

Other Funds

$6,308,894

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,308,894

State Funds

$3,449,460

State General Funds

$3,449,460

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,741,253

$11,050,147

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,358

$1,358

Replace state funds with existing other funds.

($1,181,549)

($1,181,549)

Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions.

($111,602)

($111,602)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,449,460

$9,758,354

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

$41,881,270

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,782,506

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,782,506

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$39,940,899

State General Funds

$39,940,899

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$39,833,338

$41,773,709

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$11,253

$11,253

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Reduce funds by eliminating three vacant scientists, two vacant lab technicians, and by capturing delays in hiring. (H:Reduce funds by freezing three vacant scientists and two vacant lab technicians until April 1, 2020, and by capturing delays in hiring.)
Provide funds for a full year of maintenance and operations expenses for the new Coastal Lab/Medical Examiner Office.
Utilize $550,351 in existing funds to hire scientists and lab technicians. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($454,043)
$550,351 $0
$39,940,899

($454,043)
$550,351 $0
$41,881,270

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

$54,154,585

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,812,153

Other Funds

$1,724,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,724,650

State Funds

$50,617,782

State General Funds

$50,617,782

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$51,078,806

$54,615,609

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$14,359

$14,359

Reduce funds by eliminating 12 vacant sworn positions, four non-sworn positions, and capturing delays in hiring. (H:Reduce funds by freezing 12 vacant sworn positions, three non-sworn positions, restoring a forensic auditor position on April 1, 2020, and capturing delays in hiring.)

($1,646,254)

($1,646,254)

Provide one-time funds for the development of a gang database.

$420,000

$420,000

Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

($68,939)

($68,939)

Increase funds for one special agent in charge, three special agents, and two criminal intelligence analysts for the GBI Gang Task Force.

$819,810

$819,810

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,617,782

$54,154,585

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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

$157,512,687

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

$39,782,880

State General Funds

$39,782,880

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$40,195,643

$157,925,450

Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position and transferring duties to other filled positions.

($14,983)

($14,983)

Reduce funds through attrition and hiring delays.

($5,000)

($5,000)

Reduce funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments. (H:Restore funds to mitigate reduction to Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments from 5% to 4%.)

($328,280)

($328,280)

Reduce funds for publication and training.

($14,500)

($14,500)

Reduce funds for supplemental state grant awards to

$0

$0

local accountability courts. (H:No)

Reduce funds for technical assistance to courts

$0

$0

provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and

Developmental Disabilities as a result of implementing

service guidelines. (H:No)

Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,782,880

$157,512,687

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

$553,048

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State Funds

$553,048

State General Funds

$553,048

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$576,092

$576,092

Reduce funds through hiring delays.

($13,130)

($13,130)

Reduce funds for training and travel.

($9,914)

($9,914)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$553,048

$553,048

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

$13,235,923

State Funds

$13,235,923

State General Funds

$13,235,923

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

$342,158,666 $6,425,565 $3,223,757 $3,201,808 $267,404 $267,404
$335,465,697 $335,465,697

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

$98,870,503

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Federal Funds and Grants

$3,223,757

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$3,223,757

Other Funds

$206,084

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$206,084

State Funds

$95,440,662

State General Funds

$95,440,662

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$98,222,772

$101,652,613

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$136,188

$136,188

Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

($2,189,656)

($2,189,656)

Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

($149,400)

($149,400)

Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

($22,117)

($22,117)

Reduce funds to reflect actual billing for youth competency beds.

($322,201)

($322,201)

Reduce operating funds to reflect a later opening date for the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Victims' Facility of February 2020.

($234,924)

($234,924)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$95,440,662

$98,870,503

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

$25,013,080

Other Funds

$61,320

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$61,320

State Funds

$24,951,760

State General Funds

$24,951,760

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$25,159,399

$25,220,719

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$41,206

$41,206

Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

($215,621)

($215,621)

Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

($28,800)

($28,800)

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Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,424) $24,951,760

($4,424) $25,013,080

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

$89,691,941

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,435,033

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,435,033

State Funds

$88,256,908

State General Funds

$88,256,908

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$96,202,644

$97,637,677

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$161,863

$161,863

Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

($7,813,672)

($7,813,672)

Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

($172,200)

($172,200)

Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

($25,656)

($25,656)

Reduce funds to reflect a delayed October 1, 2019 start date for Career Technical and Agricultural Education Programs.

($96,071)

($96,071)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,256,908

$89,691,941

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

$128,583,142

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,766,775

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,766,775

State Funds

$126,816,367

State General Funds

$126,816,367

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $131,106,686 amended

$132,873,461

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$215,828

$215,828

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security

($4,220,275)

($4,220,275)

positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating

($249,600)

($249,600)

supplementary training conferences.

Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

($36,272)

($36,272)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$126,816,367

$128,583,142

Section 32: Labor, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$114,826,249 $91,880,554 $91,880,554 $9,606,400 $9,606,400 $13,339,295 $13,339,295

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

$30,005,626

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,003,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,003,153

Other Funds

$4,327,182

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,327,182

State Funds

$1,675,291

State General Funds

$1,675,291

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,753,851

$30,084,186

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,104

$1,104

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($79,664) $1,675,291

($79,664) $30,005,626

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

$2,663,385

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,663,385

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,663,385

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

$30,068,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,491,766

Other Funds

$335,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$335,000

State Funds

$4,241,428

State General Funds

$4,241,428

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,438,466

$30,265,232

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,681

$1,681

Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect three vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

($198,719)

($198,719)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,241,428

$30,068,194

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

$52,089,044

Federal Funds and Grants

$39,722,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$39,722,250

Other Funds

$4,944,218

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,944,218

State Funds

$7,422,576

State General Funds

$7,422,576

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,737,637

$52,404,105

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,817

$2,817

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect six vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

($317,878)

($317,878)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,422,576

$52,089,044

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.

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

$70,878,178

Other Funds

$37,087,014

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$37,087,014

State Funds

$33,791,164

State General Funds

$33,791,164

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

$75,855,054 $3,597,990 $3,597,990 $37,089,125 $37,089,125 $35,167,939 $35,167,939

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Transfer funds from Secretary of State for legal services to support election security.
Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions and maintain funding for two critical attorney positions in the Education, Elections, and Local Government section effective April 1, 2020.)
Reduce funds to reflect hiring delays in the Human Trafficking Unit.
Increase funds for anticipated litigation.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $31,853,589
$3,691
$194,237 ($673,194)
($87,159) $2,500,000 $33,791,164

Total Funds $68,940,603
$3,691
$194,237 ($673,194)
($87,159) $2,500,000 $70,878,178

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

$4,976,876

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

$1,376,775

State General Funds

$1,376,775

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

$286,406,068 $71,485,590
$11,607
$71,473,983 $96,008,073 $22,957,835 $73,050,238 $118,912,405 $118,912,405

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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.

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

$7,981,948

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

$2,819,402

State General Funds

$2,819,402

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,966,301

$8,128,847

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,416

$1,416

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($108,315)

($108,315)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,819,402

$7,981,948

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$14,903,071

Other Funds

$143,272

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$143,272

State Funds

$14,759,799

State General Funds

$14,759,799

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,054,573

$15,093,638

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Reduce funds for one vacant position. Replace state funds with other funds for one grants management position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,903
($44,184) ($152,286) ($104,207)
$14,759,799

$5,903
($44,184) ($152,286)
$0
$14,903,071

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

$114,286,126

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,141,923

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,141,923

Other Funds

$54,793,855

Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,836,020

State Funds

$30,350,348

State General Funds

$30,350,348

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$31,597,759

$114,369,627

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$16,499

$16,499

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses.

($100,000)

($100,000)

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Replace state funds with federal funds for contractual services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,163,910) $30,350,348

$0 $114,286,126

34.4. Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through

grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor

recreation.

Total Funds

$0

34.5. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and

cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing

requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental

Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within

the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments

for landfill remediation.

Total Funds

$4,027,423

State Funds

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

34.6. 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

$2,738,229

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

$1,717,442

State General Funds

$1,717,442

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,049,447

$3,070,234

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,039

$1,039

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($92,472)

($92,472)

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Eliminate funds for the Georgia Heritage Grant program. (HB 31 intent language considered nonbinding by the Governor) Reduce funds for one vacant position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($200,000)
($40,572) $1,717,442

($200,000)
($40,572) $2,738,229

34.7. 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

$28,960,930

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

$25,955,980

State General Funds

$25,955,980

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$25,874,222

$28,879,172

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$15,228

$15,228

Reduce funds for four vacant positions.

($233,470)

($233,470)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect

$0

$0

reduced equipment and travel expenses. (H:No)

Provide one-time funds for 10 vehicles.

$300,000

$300,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,955,980

$28,960,930

34.8. 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

$49,078,889

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

$13,483,069

State General Funds

$13,483,069

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,774,652

$49,370,472

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$5,951

$5,951

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for two vacant positions and part time

($432,534)

($432,534)

assistance.

Reduce funds for equipment purchases. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Eliminate one-time funds for the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Provide one-time funds for seven vehicles.

$200,000

$200,000

Reduce funds for advertising and promotion expenses.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Provide one-time funds to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority for the Historic SAM

$250,000

$250,000

Railroad.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,483,069

$49,078,889

34.9. 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

34.10. 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

$61,638,677

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,062,937

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,062,937

Other Funds

$8,567,573

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,567,573

State Funds

$23,008,167

State General Funds

$23,008,167

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

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $22,788,983
$11,863
$310,051
$0 $0 ($602,730) $500,000 $23,008,167

Total Funds $61,349,698
$11,863
$310,051
$0 $0 ($532,935) $500,000 $61,638,677

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

$17,483,134 $17,483,134 $17,483,134

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$2,259,905

State Funds

$2,259,905

State General Funds

$2,259,905

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,602,328

$2,602,328

Reduce funds by eliminating two vacant positions.

($217,498)

($217,498)

Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency.

($26,925)

($26,925)

Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts.

($68,000)

($68,000)

Reduce funds by limiting travel.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,259,905

$2,259,905

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 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

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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

$14,735,856

State Funds

$14,735,856

State General Funds

$14,735,856

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,096,450

$15,096,450

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,714

$2,714

Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts.

($27,168)

($27,168)

Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency.

($65,000)

($65,000)

Reduce funds by limiting travel.

($29,500)

($29,500)

Reduce funds by eliminating one board confidential assistant position.

($103,991)

($103,991)

Reduce funds for two positions to reflect a restructure.

($137,649)

($137,649)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,735,856

$14,735,856

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

$487,373

State Funds

$487,373

State General Funds

$487,373

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$509,993

$509,993

Reduce funds for one vacant part-time position.

($22,620)

($22,620)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$487,373

$487,373

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

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

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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

$2,480,500

Other Funds

$2,480,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,480,500

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs,

and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

Total Funds

$0

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

$94,051,441 $68,300 $68,300
$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $60,643,141 $60,643,141

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

$9,996,353

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

$8,088,053

State General Funds

$8,088,053

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,419,369

$10,327,669

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds by reducing the number of mobile phones and hotspots. Reduce funds by delaying the hiring of three positions until January 1, 2020. Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant secretary position. Reduce funds by reducing training expenses. (H:No) Reduce purchase card expenses. (H:No) Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,205
($10,585)
($154,775)
($49,211)
$0 $0 ($118,950) $8,088,053

$2,205
($10,585)
($154,775)
($49,211)
$0 $0 ($118,950) $9,996,353

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

$84,055,088

Other Funds

$31,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,500,000

State Funds

$52,555,088

State General Funds

$52,555,088

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$52,232,382

$83,732,382

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$12,825

$12,825

Reduce funds to reflect a delay in the move of the Appellate Division.

($34,925)

($34,925)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in contract rates.

$0

$0

(H:No)

Provide one-time funds for relocation expenses.

$344,806

$344,806

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,555,088

$84,055,088

Section 38: Public Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$696,914,954 $395,951,809 $16,864,606

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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 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $366,475,845 $10,157,812
$561,134 $9,596,678 $290,805,333 $1,409,333 $275,678,140 $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

$39,791,767

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

$19,578,986

State General Funds

$12,721,807

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$20,808,834

$41,021,615

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,826

$1,826

Reduce funds for five Coverdell-Murphy remote stroke readiness grants.

($275,000)

($275,000)

Reduce funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia.

($115,000)

($115,000)

Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

($18,488)

($18,488)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($54,769)

($54,769)

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Reduce funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). (H:Reduce funds for the regional cancer coalitions to accurately reflect the governor's proposal.)
Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds to screen, refer, and treat maternal depression in rural and underserved areas of the state.
Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.
Utilize existing Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant funds for Georgia SHAPE.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($300,000)
($197,792) ($100,000) ($170,625) $19,578,986

($300,000)
($197,792) ($100,000) ($170,625) $39,791,767

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

$35,906,562

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

State Funds

$23,648,706

State General Funds

$23,516,911

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$23,267,180

$35,525,036

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$28,851

$28,851

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($1,166,685)

($1,166,685)

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Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H:Transfer full earnings from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,519,360 $23,648,706

$1,519,360 $35,906,562

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

$27,651,712

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

$3,804,263

State General Funds

$3,804,263

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,813,123

$27,660,572

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,156

$3,156

Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

($12,016)

($12,016)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,804,263

$27,651,712

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

$11,886,714

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,552,593

State Funds

$5,334,121

State General Funds

$5,218,484

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,411,653

$11,964,246

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for Hepatitis-C testing kits. Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Center. (H:No) Reduce funds for the Office of Health Information and Planning consultant contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,468
($40,000) $0
($40,000)
$5,334,121

$2,468
($40,000) $0
($40,000)
$11,886,714

38.6. Immunization

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

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

Total Funds

$9,122,370

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

$2,411,182

State General Funds

$2,411,182

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,553,974

$9,265,162

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$253

$253

Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

($33,600)

($33,600)

Utilize existing federal funds for one position.

($109,445)

($109,445)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,411,182

$9,122,370

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

$48,545,967

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

$25,468,147

State General Funds

$25,468,147

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$25,878,245

$48,956,065

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$1,485

$1,485

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($55,000)

($55,000)

Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services

($81,583)

($81,583)

Block Grant funds for Children's Medical Services.

Reduce funds for legal services to reflect projected

($275,000)

($275,000)

expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,468,147

$48,545,967

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

$278,771,377

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

$15,151,981

State General Funds

$15,151,981

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,318,316

$278,937,712

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,665

$3,665

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($130,000)

($130,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,151,981

$278,771,377

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

$79,932,666

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,927,661

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,927,661

State Funds

$32,005,005

State General Funds

$32,005,005

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$32,595,637

$80,523,298

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$12,709

$12,709

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

($2,121)

($2,121)

Utilize existing federal funds for supplies for sexually

($275,000)

($275,000)

transmitted disease treatments.

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected

($326,220)

($326,220)

expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,005,005

$79,932,666

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

$7,131,672

Federal Funds and Grants

$511,063

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$158,382

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$352,681

Other Funds

$561,134

Agency Funds

$561,134

State Funds

$6,059,475

State General Funds

$6,059,475

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,170,159

$7,242,356

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,660

$3,660

Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

($114,344)

($114,344)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,059,475

$7,131,672

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

$0

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Eliminate funds for the Office for Children and Families program and recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program to continue providing early childhood brain development services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $428,423 ($428,423)
$0

Total Funds $428,423 ($428,423)
$0

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

$121,518,794

State Funds

$121,518,794

State General Funds

$121,518,794

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $126,812,794 amended

$126,812,794

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,661

$1,661

Reduce funds for county boards of health.

($3,776,301)

($3,776,301)

Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H:Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program for the total grant for the Fulton County Board of Health.)

($1,519,360)

($1,519,360)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$121,518,794

$121,518,794

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

$4,822,564

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$4,291,884

State General Funds

$4,291,884

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,417,452

$4,948,132

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for one vacant position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,030
($129,598) $4,291,884

$4,030
($129,598) $4,822,564

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

$1,409,333

State Funds

$1,409,333

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,409,333

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

$23,510,207

State Funds

$23,510,207

State General Funds

$23,510,207

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,751,298

$16,751,298

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($670,052)

($670,052)

Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees. (H:Increase funds to reflect actual 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees.)

$7,060,252

$7,060,252

Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax revenue collections.

$368,709

$368,709

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,510,207

$23,510,207

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$257,571,501 $33,929,004 $33,929,004

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

$13,949,212 $13,949,212 $180,754,758 $180,754,758 $28,938,527 $28,938,527

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

$4,342,292

State Funds

$4,342,292

State General Funds

$4,342,292

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,526,833

$4,526,833

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,060

$3,060

Reduce funds associated with the Albany and Augusta hangars due to consolidation of facilities.

($30,917)

($30,917)

Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

($132,947)

($132,947)

Reduce operating expenses.

($23,737)

($23,737)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

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

individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected

officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Total Funds

$8,325,963

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,325,963

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,325,963

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.

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Total Funds

$9,557,982

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$9,554,472

State General Funds

$9,554,472

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,630,262

$9,633,772

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$9,870

$9,870

Reduce operating expenses.

($35,166)

($35,166)

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($50,494)

($50,494)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,554,472

$9,557,982

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

$137,407,555

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

$126,916,799

State General Funds

$126,916,799

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,038,708

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,038,708

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $134,726,077 amended

$145,216,833

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$131,398

$131,398

Reduce operating expenses.

($379,338)

($379,338)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions.

($5,413,558)

($5,413,558)

Reduce funds to reflect trooper school attrition.

($2,147,780)

($2,147,780)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$126,916,799

$137,407,555

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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, non-

consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large

passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High

Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$42,704,176

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,289,344

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,289,344

Other Funds

$10,526,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,526,804

State Funds

$13,917,105

State General Funds

$13,917,105

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,970,923

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,970,923

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,740,736

$43,527,807

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$14,051

$14,051

Reduce funds by eliminating vacant weighmaster positions. (H:Reduce funds by freezing vacant weighmaster positions.)

($760,617)

($760,617)

Reduce operating expenses.

($77,065)

($77,065)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,917,105

$42,704,176

39.6. Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and

critical incident support services to requesting local and state public entities

that employ public safety officers.

Total Funds

$874,126

State Funds

$874,126

State General Funds

$874,126

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,377,871

$1,377,871

Reduce funds for two positions.

($222,242)

($222,242)

Reduce operating expenses.

($11,625)

($11,625)

Reduce funds to reflect delayed start dates.

($269,878)

($269,878)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$874,126

$874,126

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

39.7. 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

$1,651,628

State Funds

$1,651,628

State General Funds

$1,651,628

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,406,690

$1,406,690

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$37

$37

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds to reflect an April 1, 2020 hire date of a dual investigator and grant specialist position.

($71,250)

($71,250)

Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax collections per SR 558 and SB 350 (2016 Session).

$268,151

$268,151

Provide one-time funds for the replacement of high mileage vehicles.

$48,000

$48,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,651,628

$1,651,628

39.8. 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

$4,085,776

State Funds

$4,085,776

State General Funds

$4,085,776

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,188,258

$4,188,258

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$173

$173

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Reduce operating expenses. Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. Reduce funds by reducing the contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($15,270) ($87,385)
$0
$4,085,776

($15,270) ($87,385)
$0
$4,085,776

39.9. 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

$24,784,911

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,062,334

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,334

Other Funds

$1,492,086

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,492,086

State Funds

$15,917,558

State General Funds

$15,917,558

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,312,933

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,312,933

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,671,779

$25,539,132

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$8,507

$8,507

Eliminate funds added in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget for fiscal services.

($119,820)

($119,820)

Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and one vacant student services position.

($196,011)

($196,011)

Reduce operating expenses associated with 36 public safety training courses.

($72,496)

($72,496)

Reduce operating expenses.

($280,111)

($280,111)

Reduce funds by terminating the contract for basic law enforcement classes with the North Central Law Enforcement Academy.

($94,290)

($94,290)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,917,558

$24,784,911

39.10. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on

highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce

crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$23,837,092

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,689,178

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,689,178

Other Funds

$362,912

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$362,912

State Funds

$3,495,002

State General Funds

$3,495,002

Intra-State Government Transfers

$290,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$290,000

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 31) as amended

$3,545,305

$23,887,395

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$236

$236

Increase funds for driver's education and training to reflect Fiscal Year 2019 fine collections in accordance with Joshua's Law.

$65,076

$65,076

Reduce funds for scholarships issued by the Georgia

$0

$0

Driver's Education Commission. (H:No)

Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions.

($115,615)

($115,615)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,495,002

$23,837,092

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

$11,234,537 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,891,437 $9,891,437

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

$1,670,176

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,586,676

State General Funds

$1,586,676

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,585,924

$1,669,424

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Eliminate funds for the utilities research contract. (H:No) Reduce funds for regular operating expenses for high mileage travel reimbursements. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$752
$0 $0 $1,586,676

$752
$0 $0 $1,670,176

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

$2,361,226

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,231,100

State Funds

$1,130,126

State General Funds

$1,130,126

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

$7,203,135

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$7,174,635

State General Funds

$7,174,635

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,332,059

$7,360,559

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:Restore personal services funding to prevent furloughs.)

($157,424)

($157,424)

Reduce funds for contractual services with professional

$0

$0

associations. (H:No)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reduce

$0

$0

high mileage travel reimbursements. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,174,635

$7,203,135

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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

$8,461,340,447 $5,900,578,255 $3,244,564,148
$1,629,243 $924,256
$2,653,460,608 $2,560,762,192 $2,560,762,192

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

$90,371,243

Other Funds

$44,552,919

Agency Funds

$17,552,919

Research Funds

$27,000,000

State Funds

$45,818,324

State General Funds

$45,818,324

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$47,454,193

$92,007,112

Reduce funds for personal services ($40,842) and 15

$0

$0

vacant positions ($684,705) jointly funded in the

Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative

Extension Service programs. (H:No)

Fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural

$0

$0

Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

programs utilizing existing other funds. (H:No)

Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Fund eight positions utilizing existing other funds. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($98,143)

($98,143)

Reduce funds for maintenance. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for personal services based on vacant jointly funded positions in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

($1,292,329)

($1,292,329)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($215,465)

($215,465)

Reduce funds for Family and Consumer Sciences.

($29,932)

($29,932)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,818,324

$90,371,243

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41.2. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services,

disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal

owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of

Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

Total Funds

$7,100,000

Other Funds

$7,100,000

Agency Funds

$6,725,000

Research Funds

$375,000

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 31) as amended

$0

$7,100,000

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

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$7,100,000

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

$76,771,127

Other Funds

$34,333,929

Agency Funds

$24,333,929

Research Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$42,437,198

State General Funds

$42,437,198

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$44,205,415

$78,539,344

Reduce funds for personal services ($208,445) and 15

$0

$0

vacant positions ($880,546) jointly funded in the

Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative

Extension Service programs. (H:No)

Fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural

$0

$0

Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

programs utilizing existing other funds. (H:No)

Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($602,074)

($602,074)

Fund one position utilizing existing other funds. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No; Utilize existing travel

$0

$0

funds to support program purpose including outreach

to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and

family and consumer sciences.)

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Reduce funds for contractual services. Reduce funds for personal services based on vacant jointly funded positions in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs. Reduce funds for vacant positions and reflect an April 1, 2020 start date.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($143,065) ($779,478)
($243,600) $42,437,198

($143,065) ($779,478)
($243,600) $76,771,127

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

$36,311,154

Other Funds

$17,400,000

Agency Funds

$17,400,000

State Funds

$18,911,154

State General Funds

$18,911,154

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$19,991,671

$37,391,671

Reduce funds for personal services ($45,000) and two vacant positions ($130,000).

($175,000)

($175,000)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($25,017)

($25,017)

Fund two positions utilizing existing other funds.

($170,000)

($170,000)

Reduce funds for Invest Georgia.

($400,000)

($400,000)

Reduce funds for travel.

($60,500)

($60,500)

Reduce funds for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT). (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)

($250,000)

($250,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,911,154

$36,311,154

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

$1,580,656

Other Funds

$606,988

Agency Funds

$131,000

Research Funds

$475,988

State Funds

$973,668

State General Funds

$973,668

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,014,238

$1,621,226

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing other funds for maintenance. (H:Reduce funds for maintenance.)

($40,570)

($40,570)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$973,668

$1,580,656

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

$14,379,667

Other Funds

$11,485,243

Agency Funds

$856,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,629,243

Research Funds

$9,000,000

State Funds

$2,894,424

State General Funds

$2,894,424

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,015,025

$14,500,268

Reduce funds for four vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds for two vacant positions.)

($94,500)

($94,500)

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing other funds for personal services. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start dates.

($26,101)

($26,101)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,894,424

$14,379,667

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

$5,820,784

Other Funds

$1,151,189

Agency Funds

$226,933

Records Center Storage Fee

$924,256

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State Funds

$4,669,595

State General Funds

$4,669,595

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,782,377

$5,933,566

Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds for two vacant positions and reflect an April 1, 2020 start date.)

($79,382)

($79,382)

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for maintenance. (H:Reduce funds for grounds maintenance.)

($33,400)

($33,400)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,669,595

$5,820,784

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

$6,478,038

Other Funds

$772,982

Agency Funds

$772,982

State Funds

$5,705,056

State General Funds

$5,705,056

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,942,767

$6,715,749

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($73,413)

($73,413)

Utilize existing other funds for operating expenses ($147,637) and travel ($25,000). (H:Utilize existing other funds for operating expenses ($139,298) and travel ($25,000).)

($164,298)

($164,298)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,705,056

$6,478,038

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

$4,928,976

State Funds

$4,928,976

State General Funds

$4,928,976

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reduce funds for contractual services. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reduce funds for GRA Ventures. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $5,134,350
($5,000) ($49,500) ($150,874) $4,928,976

Total Funds $5,134,350
($5,000) ($49,500) ($150,874) $4,928,976

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

$512,835,526

Other Funds

$506,980,336

Research Funds

$506,980,336

State Funds

$5,855,190

State General Funds

$5,855,190

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,099,156

$513,079,492

Reduce funds for personal services ($121,040) and operating expenses ($7,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program.

($128,040)

($128,040)

Reduce funds for personal services ($26,528) and operating expenses ($1,967) for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group.

($28,495)

($28,495)

Reduce funds for personal services ($69,468) and operating expenses ($3,000) for the STEM@GTRI program.

($72,468)

($72,468)

Reduce funds for personal services ($9,688) and operating expenses ($5,275) for the Severe Storms Research Center.

($14,963)

($14,963)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,855,190

$512,835,526

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

$1,474,515

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$988,234

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State General Funds

$988,234

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,029,410

$1,515,691

Utilize existing other funds for maintenance.

($41,176)

($41,176)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$988,234

$1,474,515

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

$2,862,201

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,516,672

State General Funds

$1,516,672

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,579,867

$2,925,396

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($63,195)

($63,195)

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,516,672

$2,862,201

41.13. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical

education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and

provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$32,500,565

State Funds

$32,500,565

State General Funds

$32,500,565

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$32,555,858

$32,555,858

Reduce funds to reflect increased faculty salaries for

$0

$0

graduate medical education in the Teaching program.

(H:No)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($55,293)

($55,293)

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

$0

$0

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,500,565

$32,500,565

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

$44,415,220

Other Funds

$4,758,088

Agency Funds

$4,758,088

State Funds

$39,657,132

State General Funds

$39,657,132

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$40,044,380

$44,802,468

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($145,353)

($145,353)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($64,986)

($64,986)

Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start date.

($77,049)

($77,049)

Fund one position utilizing existing other funds.

($99,860)

($99,860)

Fund the materials grant at $.175 per capita. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,657,132

$44,415,220

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

$25,982,948

State Funds

$25,982,948

State General Funds

$25,982,948

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$27,253,512

$27,253,512

Reduce funds for the start-up budget for businesses participating in the Georgia FinTech Academy.

($112,231)

($112,231)

Reduce funds for one vacant position ($186,919) and operating expenses ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative.

($222,919)

($222,919)

Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Georgia

$0

$0

Youth Science and Technology Center. (H:No)

Reduce funds for personal services ($39,461) and operating expenses ($501,112) at the Augusta University Cancer Center.

($540,573)

($540,573)

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Reduce funds for personal services ($40,000), operating expenses ($40,000), and travel ($29,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy.
Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start date ($107,794) and contractual services ($57,539) at the Georgia Film Academy. (H:Reduce funds for personal services ($59,550) and contractual services ($57,539) to reflect the delayed start date of the Georgia Film Academy.)
Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Augusta University Adrenal Center.
Reduce funds for projects and programming at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($109,538) ($117,089)
($99,500) ($68,714) $25,982,948

($109,538) ($117,089)
($99,500) ($68,714) $25,982,948

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

$11,722,805

State Funds

$11,722,805

State General Funds

$11,722,805

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$12,466,667

$12,466,667

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$9,749

$9,749

Reduce funds for personal services ($110,567) and two vacant positions ($82,976).

($193,543)

($193,543)

Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start dates.

($204,729)

($204,729)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($47,500)

($47,500)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($292,839)

($292,839)

Reduce funds for travel.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,722,805

$11,722,805

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

$5,185,853

Other Funds

$3,700,620

Agency Funds

$950,000

Research Funds

$2,750,620

State Funds

$1,485,233

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State General Funds

$1,485,233

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,547,118

$5,247,738

Reduce funds for personal services based on delayed start date.

($31,820)

($31,820)

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for equipment.

($30,065)

($30,065)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,485,233

$5,185,853

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

$7,531,177,449

Other Funds

$5,243,904,151

Agency Funds

$3,147,993,135

Research Funds

$2,095,911,016

State Funds

$2,287,273,298

State General Funds

$2,287,273,298

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $2,296,261,553 amended

$7,540,165,704

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$656,063

$656,063

Reduce funds to reflect corrected credit hour enrollment.

($9,644,318)

($9,644,318)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,287,273,298 $7,531,177,449

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

$4,457,398

State Funds

$4,457,398

State General Funds

$4,457,398

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reduce funds for maintenance. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the actual start date for a new position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $4,671,769
($186,871) ($27,500)
$4,457,398

Total Funds $4,671,769
($186,871) ($27,500)
$4,457,398

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

$22,469,806

Other Funds

$22,000,000

Agency Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$469,806

State General Funds

$469,806

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$489,381

$22,489,381

Reduce funds for personal services for the veterinary technician training program.

($19,575)

($19,575)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$469,806

$22,469,806

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

41.21. Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

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

Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

Total Funds

$3,863,463

State Funds

$3,863,463

State General Funds

$3,863,463

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,014,412

$4,014,412

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$9,627

$9,627

Reduce funds for personal services.

($160,576)

($160,576)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

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41.22. Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic

education funding for grades four through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School.

Total Funds

$3,945,859

State Funds

$3,945,859

State General Funds

$3,945,859

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,747,460

$3,747,460

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$8,595

$8,595

Increase funds for enrollment growth.

$189,804

$189,804

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

41.23. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and

distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

Total Funds

$14,705,194

State Funds

$14,705,194

State General Funds

$14,705,194

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,308,306

$15,308,306

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$9,220

$9,220

Reduce funds for personal services ($42,160) and three vacant positions ($183,750).

($225,910)

($225,910)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($176,250)

($176,250)

Fund three positions with existing other funds.

($210,172)

($210,172)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,705,194

$14,705,194

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

$214,037,080 $1,394,876 $370,147 $1,024,729 $2,525,620

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State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$2,525,620 $210,116,584 $209,682,801
$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

$14,185,021

State Funds

$14,185,021

State General Funds

$14,185,021

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,477,026

$14,477,026

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($22,898)

($22,898)

Reduce funds for two vacant positions and savings from payroll shared services transition.

($212,675)

($212,675)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($8,935)

($8,935)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($9,611)

($9,611)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($37,886)

($37,886)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,185,021

$14,185,021

42.2. Forestland Protection Grants

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

forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland property to

counties, municipalities, and school districts.

Total Funds

$39,072,351

State Funds

$39,072,351

State General Funds

$39,072,351

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 31) as amended

$14,072,351

$14,072,351

Increase funds for grant reimbursements to meet projected needs.

$25,000,000

$25,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,072,351

$39,072,351

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42.3. Industry Regulation

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

distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco

products.

Total Funds

$8,445,186

Federal Funds and Grants

$370,147

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

$370,147

Other Funds

$485,887

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$485,887

State Funds

$7,589,152

State General Funds

$7,155,369

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,700,323

$8,556,357

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($11,046)

($11,046)

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($48,290)

($48,290)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($25,386)

($25,386)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($8,934)

($8,934)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($17,515)

($17,515)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,589,152

$8,445,186

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

$5,441,482

Other Funds

$420,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$420,000

State Funds

$5,021,482

State General Funds

$5,021,482

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,987,556

$5,407,556

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($7,005)

($7,005)

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Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Increase funds to reflect FY 2019 firework excise tax collections. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($8,934)
($13,093) $65,673 ($2,715) $5,021,482

($8,934)
($13,093) $65,673 ($2,715) $5,441,482

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

$9,213,514

State Funds

$9,213,514

State General Funds

$9,213,514

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

$38,672,899

State Funds

$38,672,899

State General Funds

$38,672,899

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$42,248,553

$42,248,553

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($21,862)

($21,862)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($8,935)

($8,935)

Reduce funds for six vacant positions.

($344,142)

($344,142)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) implementation.

($3,084,771)

($3,084,771)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($115,944)

($115,944)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,672,899

$38,672,899

42.7. Office of Special Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

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Total Funds

$6,649,158

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

$6,060,682

State General Funds

$6,060,682

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,265,601

$6,854,077

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($6,731)

($6,731)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($8,934)

($8,934)

Reduce funds for contractual services for reduced call center assistance.

($110,258)

($110,258)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($12,248)

($12,248)

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($66,748)

($66,748)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,060,682

$6,649,158

42.8. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$61,487,370

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

$59,703,215

State General Funds

$59,703,215

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$62,793,096

$64,577,251

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($76,897)

($76,897)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($152,490)

($152,490)

Reduce funds for ten vacant positions.

($608,061)

($608,061)

Reduce funds for real estate expenses to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

($330,586)

($330,586)

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Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.
Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of private collection agencies and technology services.
Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($8,935) ($1,514,446)
($398,466) $59,703,215

($8,935) ($1,514,446)
($398,466) $61,487,370

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

$4,484,455

State Funds

$4,484,455

State General Funds

$4,484,455

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,668,599

$4,668,599

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($7,952)

($7,952)

Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

($146,666)

($146,666)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($8,934)

($8,934)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($13,417)

($13,417)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($7,175)

($7,175)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

42.10. Taxpayer Services

Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments

are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are reviewed and

taxpayer information is recorded accurately; 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

$26,385,644

Federal Funds and Grants

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$271,831

State Funds

$26,113,813

State General Funds

$26,113,813

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$28,321,175

$28,593,006

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

($32,469)

($32,469)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from the realignment of duties for three positions.

($201,116)

($201,116)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($687,955)

($687,955)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($8,935)

($8,935)

Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($62,167)

($62,167)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of technology services.

($1,214,720)

($1,214,720)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,113,813

$26,385,644

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

$29,724,433 $550,000 $550,000
$4,785,352 $4,785,352 $24,389,081 $24,389,081

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

$4,204,852

Other Funds

$4,204,852

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,204,852

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$429,756

$4,204,852

Transfer funds to the Elections program for one legal services position and contractual services to support election litigation and cyber security.

($235,519)

($235,519)

Transfer funds to the Department of Law to support election litigation and cyber security.

($194,237)

($194,237)

Replace state funds with other funds.

$0

$429,756

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$4,204,852

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

$6,202,456

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

$5,602,456

State General Funds

$5,602,456

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,518,907

$6,118,907

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,445

$1,445

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect realignment of duties and delayed start date of one position.

($30,320)

($30,320)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from reduced support services.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced printing and postage.

($14,170)

($14,170)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($8,925)

($8,925)

Transfer funds from the Corporations program for one legal services position and contractual services to support election litigation and cyber security.

$235,519

$235,519

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,602,456

$6,202,456

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

$3,332,537

State Funds

$3,332,537

State General Funds

$3,332,537

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,384,036

$3,384,036

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$1,448

$1,448

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect

($41,792)

($41,792)

realignment of duties and delayed start dates of three

positions.

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($11,155)

($11,155)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

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

$3,136,866

Other Funds

$5,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,500

State Funds

$3,131,366

State General Funds

$3,131,366

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,450,968

$3,456,468

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,520

$1,520

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect projected expenditures.

($124,725)

($124,725)

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($76,895)

($76,895)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced data analytics services.

($110,259)

($110,259)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end user equipment.

($9,243)

($9,243)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,131,366

$3,136,866

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

$8,754,953

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

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State Funds

$8,354,953

State General Funds

$8,354,953

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,565,401

$8,965,401

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$3,805

$3,805

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties.

($179,831)

($179,831)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the re-deployment of end user equipment.

($34,422)

($34,422)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,354,953

$8,754,953

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

$732,058

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$707,058

State General Funds

$707,058

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$706,773

$731,773

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$285

$285

Amount appropriated in this Act

$707,058

$732,058

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

$3,116,600

Other Funds

$100,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$3,016,600

State General Funds

$3,016,600

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,141,041

$3,241,041

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,201

$1,201

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect business process improvements.

($80,000)

($80,000)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

($45,642)

($45,642)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,016,600

$3,116,600

43.8. Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC

oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the

use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.

Total Funds

$244,111

State Funds

$244,111

State General Funds

$244,111

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide start-up funds for program implementation per HB 324 (2019 Session).

$244,111

$244,111

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

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$244,111

$244,111

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

$1,002,758,020 $38,650 $38,650
$9,278,261 $9,278,261 $992,841,109 $853,965,075 $138,876,034

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Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

44.1. Commission Administration (GSFC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that

reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and

public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$10,418,189

Federal Funds and Grants

$38,650

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$38,650

State Funds

$9,779,539

Lottery Funds

$9,779,539

Intra-State Government Transfers

$600,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$600,000

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 31) as amended

$10,217,717

$10,856,367

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$58,209

$58,209

Reduce funds to eliminate five vacant positions ($271,275) and reduce the starting salaries for two positions ($151,011).

($422,286)

($422,286)

Reduce funds for computer refresh ($19,800) and for the maintenance of server systems ($7,502).

($27,302)

($27,302)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle expenses ($500), conference registration fees ($4,443), travel ($11,666), and supplies and printing ($17,804).

($34,413)

($34,413)

Reduce funds for web development ($1,100) and software maintenance ($11,286) contracts.

($12,386)

($12,386)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,779,539

$10,418,189

44.2. 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

$100,836,976

State Funds

$100,836,976

State General Funds

$100,836,976

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$600,000 $600,000

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44.3. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to

Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon

campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

Total Funds

$1,060,500

State Funds

$1,060,500

State General Funds

$1,060,500

44.4. Georgia Military College Scholarship

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

with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby

strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,203,240

State Funds

$1,203,240

State General Funds

$1,203,240

44.5. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant

assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military

Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such

members.

Total Funds

$700,000

State Funds

$700,000

State General Funds

$700,000

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

$421,667

State Funds

$421,667

Lottery Funds

$421,667

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE GED Grant.

($1,508,629)

($1,508,629)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$421,667

$421,667

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.

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Total Funds

$61,723,491

State Funds

$61,723,491

Lottery Funds

$61,723,491

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$66,196,466

$66,196,466

Reduce funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Grants.

($4,472,975)

($4,472,975)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,723,491

$61,723,491

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

$62,792,274

State Funds

$62,792,274

Lottery Funds

$62,792,274

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$62,017,197

$62,017,197

Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools.

$930,427

$930,427

Reduce funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private postsecondary institutions.

($155,350)

($155,350)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,792,274

$62,792,274

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

$693,248,104

State Funds

$693,248,104

Lottery Funds

$693,248,104

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $703,115,948 amended

$703,115,948

Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

($2,243,876)

($2,243,876)

Reduce funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public postsecondary institutions.

($7,623,968)

($7,623,968)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$693,248,104

$693,248,104

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

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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

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports

academically promising middle and high school students in their educational

pursuits.

Total Funds

$5,370,000

State Funds

$5,370,000

State General Funds

$5,370,000

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

$938,893

State Funds

$938,893

State General Funds

$938,893

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,008,654

$1,008,654

Reduce funds for personal services.

($57,087)

($57,087)

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Utilize other funds for operating expenses for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) coordinator position. Reduce funds for commission meetings ($1,269) and travel ($1,474). Reduce funds for computer refresh.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,608)
($2,743) ($5,323) $938,893

($4,608)
($2,743) ($5,323) $938,893

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System 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 Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 21.14% for State Fiscal Year 2020.

$41,811,453 $41,625,993 $41,625,993
$185,460 $185,460

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

$185,460

State Funds

$185,460

State General Funds

$185,460

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$220,000

$220,000

Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

($34,540)

($34,540)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$185,460

$185,460

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

$41,625,993

Other Funds

$41,625,993

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$41,625,993

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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

$1,048,998,127 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $343,313,893 $327,382,661 $15,931,232 $371,745,256 $371,745,256 $51,977,176 $51,977,176

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

$44,795,735

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,440,037

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,440,037

Other Funds

$4,145,342

Agency Funds

$4,145,342

State Funds

$16,202,335

State General Funds

$16,202,335

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,021

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,021

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,908,741

$45,502,141

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$1,194

$1,194

Reduce funds for operating expenses allocations to colleges.

($676,350)

($676,350)

Reduce funds for operating expenses for the Cedartown Career Center due to delayed occupancy of the adult education and workforce development facility.

($31,250)

($31,250)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,202,335

$44,795,735

46.2. Departmental Administration (TCSG) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

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undertaken by the department through its associated programs and

institutions.

Total Funds

$7,818,246

Other Funds

$4,527

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,527

State Funds

$7,813,719

State General Funds

$7,813,719

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,632,983

$8,637,510

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$759

$759

Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing existing federal funds.

($103,649)

($103,649)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($517,748)

($517,748)

Reduce funds for travel.

($22,476)

($22,476)

Transfer one position from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program.

($122,129)

($122,129)

Reduce funds for one vacant position.

($54,021)

($54,021)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,813,719

$7,818,246

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

$31,520,633

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,389,076

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,389,076

Other Funds

$21,939,631

Agency Funds

$21,939,631

State Funds

$3,112,104

State General Funds

$3,112,104

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,079,822

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,079,822

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,392,064

$31,800,593

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$40

$40

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

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Reduce funds for four consultants for customized business training in welding and industrial maintenance.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($280,000) $3,112,104

($280,000) $31,520,633

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

$205,462,306

Federal Funds and Grants

$204,989,474

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$204,989,474

Other Funds

$22,832

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$22,832

Intra-State Government Transfers

$450,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$450,000

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 31) as amended

$0

$205,462,306

Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental

$0

$0

Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's

Office of Workforce Development program utilizing

$103,649 in existing federal funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$205,462,306

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

$10,899,991

Other Funds

$4,247

Agency Funds

$4,247

State Funds

$10,895,744

State General Funds

$10,895,744

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$11,348,906

$11,353,153

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$794

$794

Reduce funds for training.

($453,956)

($453,956)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,895,744

$10,899,991

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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

$748,501,216

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,143,215

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,143,215

Other Funds

$317,197,314

Agency Funds

$301,293,441

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,903,873

State Funds

$333,721,354

State General Funds

$333,721,354

Intra-State Government Transfers

$49,439,333

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$49,439,333

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $333,695,682 amended

$748,475,544

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$93,443

$93,443

Fund one position transferred from the Departmental

$0

$0

Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical

Education program utilizing $122,129 in existing

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

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates for new positions.

($67,771)

($67,771)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$333,721,354

$748,501,216

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 Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$3,696,180,704 $1,607,707,398
$1,514,696,029
$93,011,369 $98,044,213 $19,741,115 $78,303,098 $1,990,429,093 $1,911,699,955 $78,729,138

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It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

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

$1,741,387,504

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

$823,634,375

Motor Fuel Funds

$823,634,375

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $834,997,692 amended

$1,752,750,821

Reduce motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session).

($11,363,317)

($11,363,317)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$823,634,375 $1,741,387,504

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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

$459,498,110

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

$177,547,536

Motor Fuel Funds

$177,547,536

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

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$9,043,897

State Funds

$2,951,687

Motor Fuel Funds

$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

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

railroads and waterways.

Total Funds

$81,237,970

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

$69,999,177

Motor Fuel Funds

$69,999,177

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

$113,506,110

Federal Funds and Grants

$92,861,369

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$92,861,369

Other Funds

$782,232

Agency Funds

$88,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$693,993

State Funds

$19,862,509

State General Funds

$19,862,509

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$19,862,509

$113,506,110

Utilize $3,000,000 in existing funds for expansion

$0

$0

initiatives at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,862,509

$113,506,110

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

$191,169,996

State Funds

$191,169,996

Motor Fuel Funds

$191,169,996

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $192,586,631 amended

$192,586,631

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Reduce motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,416,635) $191,169,996

($1,416,635) $191,169,996

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

$25,259,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$22,772,795

State Funds

$2,487,098

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,487,098

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

$464,048,971

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,577,366

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$11,577,366

Other Funds

$8,578,904

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Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$642,602 $7,936,302 $443,892,701 $443,892,701

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

$18,611,304

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,923,180

State Funds

$50,062,611

Motor Fuel Funds

$50,062,611

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

$238,282,386

Federal Funds and Grants

$135,000,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$135,000,000

State Funds

$103,282,386

Motor Fuel Funds

$44,415,757

State General Funds

$58,866,629

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $103,282,386 amended

$238,282,386

Replace motor fuel funds ($1,386,400) with state general funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$103,282,386

$238,282,386

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

$39,832,035 $14,734,560 $14,734,560 $3,109,477 $2,359,477
$750,000 $21,987,998 $21,987,998

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

$1,924,010

State Funds

$1,924,010

State General Funds

$1,924,010

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,923,287

$1,923,287

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$723

$723

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

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

$908,795

Federal Funds and Grants

$198,004

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$198,004

State Funds

$710,791

State General Funds

$710,791

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$710,475

$908,479

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$316 $710,791

$316 $908,795

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

$29,043,411

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,909,116

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,909,116

Other Funds

$3,109,477

Agency Funds

$2,359,477

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$750,000

State Funds

$12,024,818

State General Funds

$12,024,818

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$12,986,348

$30,004,941

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

$58

$58

Department of Administrative Services administered

self insurance programs.

Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.

($777,724)

($777,724)

Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Milledgeville.

($183,864)

($183,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,024,818

$29,043,411

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

$7,955,819

Federal Funds and Grants

$627,440

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$627,440

State Funds

$7,328,379

State General Funds

$7,328,379

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

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Reduce funds for nine vacant veterans field service office positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $7,881,696
$2,891
($556,208) $7,328,379

Total Funds $8,509,136
$2,891
($556,208) $7,955,819

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

$19,498,786 $373,832 $373,832
$19,124,954 $19,124,954

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

$13,349,238

Other Funds

$308,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$308,353

State Funds

$13,040,885

State General Funds

$13,040,885

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,038,327

$13,346,680

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$2,558

$2,558

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,040,885

$13,349,238

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

$6,149,548

Other Funds

$65,479

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$65,479

State Funds

$6,084,069

State General Funds

$6,084,069

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,083,526

$6,149,005

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered

$543

$543

self insurance programs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,084,069

$6,149,548

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

$1,162,157,743 $18,885,707 $18,885,707
$1,143,272,036 $1,143,272,036

50.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,047,357,323

Federal Recovery Funds

$18,885,707

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,885,707

State Funds

$1,028,471,616

State General Funds

$1,028,471,616

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $1,108,129,967 amended

$1,127,015,674

Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

($79,658,351)

($79,658,351)

Increase funds for debt service. (H:No)

$0

$0

Redirect $10,425,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2018 for the Department of Juvenile Justice to design,

construct, and equip a Juvenile Transition Center in

Gwinnett County (HB 44, Bond 348.406) to be used to

design, construct, and equip an academic building at

the Augusta Youth Development Campus. (H:Yes)

Redirect $1,300,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2018 for the Department of Juvenile Justice to design,

construct, and equip a Juvenile Transition Center in

Gwinnett County (HB 44, Bond 348.406) to be used to

design new housing units, a medical building, and

campus master plan at the Macon Youth Development

Campus. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,028,471,616 $1,047,357,323

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50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$114,800,420

State Funds

$114,800,420

State General Funds

$114,800,420

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $15,847,984 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 $185,140,000 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, $3,120,548 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 $36,455,000 in principal amount of

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

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $2,623,640 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 $30,650,000 in principal amount of

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

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $1,166,728 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 $13,630,000 in principal amount of

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

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of

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

excess of one hundred and twenty months.

[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $2,814,981 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 $12,165,000 in principal amount of

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

excess of sixty months.

[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $255,516 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,

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structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,985,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $96,300 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $276,523 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 $1,195,000 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, $241,032 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 $1,815,000 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, $467,428 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 $2,020,000 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, $115,700 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $4,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $1,275,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $1,164,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $907,360 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 $10,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $1,566,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $18,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $3,381,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $39,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $4,358,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $48,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $1,203,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $138,840 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 $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $485,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $34,710 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $532,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and

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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 sixty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $995,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,300,000 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, $370,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,600,000 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, $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 instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $419,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] 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.

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[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $333,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $63,635 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 $275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $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 instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] 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 # 36] From State General Funds, $256,800 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $57,850 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications 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 $250,000 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, $185,120 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 $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $256,800 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 $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 # 40] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $608,582 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 $2,630,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $127,544 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 $1,490,000 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, $35,524 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 $415,000 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, $89,024 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 $1,040,000 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, $162,640 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 46] 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 # 47] From State General Funds, $154,936 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 $1,810,000 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, $254,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways,

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buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $908,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $694,200 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $925,600 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $2,677,238 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 $29,485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $4,485,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College

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System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 56] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $513,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $142,556 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 $1,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $586,360 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 $6,850,000 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, $171,200 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General

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Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 62] 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 # 63] From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $196,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 65] From State General Funds, $92,448 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 $1,080,000 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, $89,024 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 $1,040,000 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, $133,055 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Supervision by means of the acquisition, construction,

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development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $575,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $123,799 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 $535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 $5,000,000 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, $205,868 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 $2,405,000 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, $459,329 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,985,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 sixty months.

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[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $217,424 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 $2,540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $386,438 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,670,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $154,048 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,160,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $993,863 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,295,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $1,241,200 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 $14,500,000 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, $557,674 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 $2,410,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $466,948 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 $5,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $1,206,960 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 $14,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $340,688 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 $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 # 84] From State General Funds, $861,965 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,

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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 $3,725,000 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, $1,052,870 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,550,000 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, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $971,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 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, $363,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $2,236,481 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 $9,665,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 90] From State General Funds, $51,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public

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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 $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 # 91] From State General Funds, $105,288 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,230,000 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, $254,232 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 93] From State General Funds, $154,508 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 $1,805,000 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, $178,178 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 $770,000 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, $8,560 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 $100,000 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 # 97] From State General Funds, $392,223 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,695,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $79,833 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 $345,000 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 Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 100] From State General Funds, $1,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 101] From State General Funds, $925,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 102] From State General Funds, $154,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

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waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 103] From State General Funds, $12,840,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $150,000,000 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, $134,392 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 105] From State General Funds, $111,072 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 $480,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 106] From State General Funds, $150,410 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 $650,000 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, $155,268 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,710,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 108] From State General Funds, $310,076 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,340,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 109] From State General Funds, $252,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 110] From State General Funds, $1,997,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $22,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 111] From State General Funds, $1,243,960 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 112] From State General Funds, $813,200 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 $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 113] From State General Funds, $355,199 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,

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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 $1,535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 114] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 115] From State General Funds, $1,159,880 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 $13,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 116] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 117] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 118] From State General Funds, $572,040 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,300,000 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 # 119] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 120] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 $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 # 121] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 122] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 $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 # 123] From State General Funds, $136,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 124] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary

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or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 125] From State General Funds, $817,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 126] From State General Funds, $408,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 127] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
Reserved.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) Additional funds for personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or

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keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Prosecuting Attorneys, Georgia Public Defender Council, Office of Legislative Counsel, Department of Juvenile Justice, and the State Forestry Commission. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Judges of the Superior Courts. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program and grants, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program and grants for the purpose of providing a $3,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $3,000 increase for school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, media specialists, special education specialists, and technology specialists. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Juvenile Justice for the Community Service, Secure Detention (RYDCs), and Secure Commitment (YDCs) programs, such funds to be used for the purpose of providing a $3,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $3,000 increase for eligible certified employees. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the purpose of providing a two percent increase to the state base salary for school bus drivers, lunchroom workers and school nurses. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Early Care and Learning to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $3,000. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
8.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary

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adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
9.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
10.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
11.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
Section 53: Refunds
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount

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sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Section 56: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund

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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.
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.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, 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 792, designating Representative Burns of the 159th as Chairman thereof.

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The Speaker called the House to order.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 792 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland N Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 126, nays 46.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Hawkins of the 27th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care:
HB 888. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Lott of the 122nd, Rogers of the 10th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an allpayer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 1170. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 134th and Kelley of the 16th
A RESOLUTION
Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the honorable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is hereby invited to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in the hall of the House of Representatives.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the hall of the House of Representatives at 10:45 A.M. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from the Chief Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals is hereby invited to the hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing the address from the Chief Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Chief Justice, to each other Justice of the Supreme Court, and to each Judge of the Court of Appeals.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1171. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, Wiedower of the 119th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2020, as World Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1172. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Holmes of the 129th and Knight of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandy Veach on her outstanding service as a paraprofessional caregiver; and for other purposes.
HR 1173. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mason Lawrence; and for other purposes.
HR 1174. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Williams of the 37th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Cooper of the 43rd and Smith of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Marietta High School Blue Devils for winning the 2019 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1175. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Boddie of the 62nd, Thomas of the 56th, Robichaux of the 48th, Howard of the 124th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Mildred Williams on the remarkable occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.

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HR 1176. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Tony Thurson; and for other purposes.
HR 1177. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Alexander of the 66th, Boddie of the 62nd and Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION commending R.L. Cousins High School and Hutcheson High School as the first African American schools in Douglas County; and for other purposes.
HR 1178. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Smyre of the 135th and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2020, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1179. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Marin of the 96th, Rich of the 97th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Gwinnett County Bar Association and recognizing March 10, 2020, as Gwinnett County Bar Association Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1180. By Representative Gurtler of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Raymond "Rick" Arza Post II; and for other purposes.
HR 1181. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Jackson of the 64th and Williams of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Asa Charles Daniels Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1182. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Smyre of the 135th, Stovall of the 74th, Trammell of the 132nd and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol in recognition of the university's 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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HR 1183. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Dollar of the 45th, Allen of the 40th, Cooper of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2020, Megan Wright, and commending her for her work as a community service leader and role model; and for other purposes.
HR 1184. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Dollar of the 45th, Allen of the 40th, Cooper of the 43rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Miss Cobb County 2020, Holly Haynes, and commending her for her work as a community service leader and role model; and for other purposes.
HR 1185. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, McLaurin of the 51st, Moore of the 95th, Wilson of the 80th, Park of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending PFLAG Johns Creek for its role in uniting families and supporting children throughout the metro Atlanta region; and for other purposes.
HR 1186. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Nguyen of the 89th, Dreyer of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1187. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Lopez Romero of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samantha Ramirez Herrera; and for other purposes.
HR 1188. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Nguyen of the 89th, Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 12, 2020, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1189. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Trammell of the 132nd, Burns of the 159th, Efstration of the 104th and Boddie of the 62nd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeLink Foundation; and for other purposes.
HR 1190. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Lopez Romero of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marietta's New Theater in the Square; and for other purposes.
HR 1191. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Kausche of the 50th, Kennard of the 102nd and Moore of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; and for other purposes.
HR 1192. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Lopez Romero of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yehimi Cambron; and for other purposes.
HR 1193. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Stephens of the 164th, Bonner of the 72nd, Rogers of the 10th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance as a representative for the tens of thousands of hardworking citizens in the State of Georgia's film and television industry; and for other purposes.
HR 1194. By Representatives Morris of the 156th and Turner of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Vidalia High School competition cheerleaders for winning the 2019 GHSA 2A State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1195. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Wilensky of the 79th, Silcox of the 52nd, Robichaux of the 48th, Kausche of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and recognizing its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1196. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 111th and Mathiak of the 73rd:

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A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sam Smith on winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAA State Track and Field Championship in the 300 meter hurdle event; and for other purposes.
HR 1197. By Representative Jones of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Fred Edward King; and for other purposes.
HR 1198. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Jackson of the 64th, Douglas of the 78th, Shannon of the 84th and Dickerson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1199. By Representative Hopson of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Victor L. Powell on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1200. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Shannon of the 84th, Hugley of the 136th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; and for other purposes.
HR 1201. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Carter of the 92nd, Henson of the 86th, Oliver of the 82nd, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Ed McBrayer for his 29 years of service at the Path Foundation and celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the DeKalb County Master Trail Plan; and for other purposes.
HR 1202. By Representative Dickerson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Meik Lee for receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1203. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd, Trammell of the 132nd, Moore of the 95th and Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1204. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mattie Louise Middlebrooks Hartsfield; and for other purposes.
HR 1205. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gwendolyn Robinson Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1206. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 140th and Mathis of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Olivia McMillan, Miss Warner Robins 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1207. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 140th and Mathis of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kaitlyn Tanner, Miss International City Outstanding Teen 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1208. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 148th, Dickey of the 140th, Mathis of the 144th and Clark of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Remelie Heide, Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1209. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th and Pullin of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Homer Gibbins; and for other purposes.
HR 1210. By Representatives Smith of the 41st, Wilkerson of the 38th, Reeves of the 34th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Old Zion Heritage Museum and Reverend Eric Beckham; and for other purposes.
HR 1211. By Representatives Williams of the 37th, Allen of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Reeves of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing Zion Baptist Church as memorialized in the Old Zion Heritage Museum; and for other purposes.
HR 1212. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Stephenson of the 90th, Holly of the 111th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Adrienne Thomas, Austin Road Middle School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1213. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Stephenson of the 90th, Holly of the 111th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Robin Howard, Fairview Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1214. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Rich of the 97th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. for serving as a catalyst for community change in Atlanta and recognizing February 25, 2020, as Junior League of Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative Kelley of the 16th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 20, 2020

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D E Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley E Greene Gullett Gurtler Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan E Holland
Holly Holmes Hopson E Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall E McClain

McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Belton of the 112th, Cooke of the 18th, Davis of the 87th, Harrell of the 106th, Morris of the 156th, Silcox of the 52nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Stovall of the 74th, and Williams of the 145th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. G. Gil Watson, Pastor Emeritus, Northside United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 946. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; 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 Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 947. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Newton of the 123rd, Hawkins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to engage an actuary to conduct an actuarial study of the fiscal impact of carving out pharmacy benefits from the state's current Medicaid care management organizations; to provide for actions based on the results of the actuarial study; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 948. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd and Henson of the 86th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, so as to reassign the commission for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 949. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th, Williamson of the 115th and Blackmon of the 146th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 950. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th, Wilson of the 80th, Werkheiser of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to revise the handling of arrest-only criminal history record information; to provide for the automatic restriction of an individual's criminal history record information upon arrest; to provide that such criminal history record information shall be made publicly available only upon the issuance of an indictment, accusation, or other charging instrument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 951. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, Dreyer of the 59th, Kendrick of the 93rd, McLaurin of the 51st and Bennett of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and probation, respectively, so as to provide that no court shall impose a period of probation that exceeds 24 months; to provide for conforming changes; to revise requirements for active probation supervision; to eliminate probation for life for persons convicted of certain serious violent felonies; to eliminate certain special terms of probation; to revise certain probation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 952. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Hatchett of the 150th, Knight of the 130th and Wilson of the 80th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to prohibit corporations that own and operate multiple pharmacies from implementing policies and procedures that restrict the quantity of controlled substances dispensed or restrict the prescriber; to provide for an exception; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 953. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Williamson of the 115th, Welch of the 110th, Watson of the 172nd and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general authority, duties, and procedure of state purchasing, so as to provide that certain terms in particular types of state contracts shall be void and unenforceable and should not be included in such agreements; to require the Department of Administrative Services to provide such information on its website; to specify that bids, offers, or proposals and registers thereof shall be subject to the public disclosure provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 954. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, England of the 116th, Campbell of the 171st, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bonner of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crime of theft by possession of stolen mail; to provide for the crime of porch piracy; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 955. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Cooper of the 43rd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes against the person, so as to repeal enhanced penalties relating to simple battery and battery against a person who is 65 years of age or older

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or by an employee, agent, or volunteer in a long-term care facility; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to repeal a provision relating to criminal offenses and penalties for failure to report abuse or exploitation of a resident in a long-term care facility; to amend Code Section 31-7-351 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to the Georgia long-term care background check program, so as to make a conforming change; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to death investigations by coroners; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 956. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Newton of the 123rd, Nix of the 69th, Williams of the 168th and Prince of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center; to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners for SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology to administer the compact in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 957. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cheokas of the 138th, Nix of the 69th and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education generally, so as to provide that certain charter school employees shall be included in the health insurance fund for public school teachers; to provide that local start-up charter schools and state charter schools shall require proof of residency either at the time of application or enrollment; to extend the terms of members appointed to the State Charter Schools Commission; to provide for ownership and handling of student records by state charter schools; to revise the deadline for the virtual school performance audit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 958. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Rich of the 97th, Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services, so as to provide for registration of maternity supportive housing residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide for requirements; to prohibit rules and regulations; to prohibit constraints imposed by local governments; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 959. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Smith of the 133rd, Washburn of the 141st, Smith of the 70th, Werkheiser of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, so as to increase surcharges imposed by local governments regarding municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to revise a provision relating to the disbursement of surcharges for certain expenditures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 960. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Marin of the 96th, Wilson of the 80th, Park of the 101st, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, Chapter 5 of Title 17, Chapter 1 of Title 35, and Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, searches and seizures, general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, and jails, respectively, so as to revise terminology referring to persons who are noncitizens and present in the United States without official documentation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 961. By Representatives Park of the 101st, McLaurin of the 51st, Holland of the 54th, Robichaux of the 48th, Moore of the 95th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the identification of highcost prescription drugs for which the state expends significant health care funds; to provide for submission of a list of the identified drugs to the Attorney General; to authorize the Attorney General to require certain information from drug manufacturers; to provide for an annual report to the General Assembly; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for civil penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HR 1166. By Representatives Prince of the 127th, Frazier of the 126th, Nelson of the 125th, Newton of the 123rd and Howard of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a state veterans cemetery in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HR 1167. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HR 1168. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Williams of the 37th, Kausche of the 50th, Moore of the 95th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to Improve the Health of Women and Children; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

HR 1169. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Marin of the 96th, Wilson of the 80th, Park of the 101st, Nguyen of the 89th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging replacement of the term ''illegal alien'' with the term ''undocumented person'' in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.

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

HB 916 HB 918 HB 920 HB 922 HB 924 HB 926 HB 928 HB 930 HB 932 HB 934 HB 936 HB 938 HB 940 HB 942 HB 944 HR 1092 HR 1094 HR 1160 HR 1162 HR 1164 SB 295

HB 917 HB 919 HB 921 HB 923 HB 925 HB 927 HB 929 HB 931 HB 933 HB 935 HB 937 HB 939 HB 941 HB 943 HB 945 HR 1093 HR 1095 HR 1161 HR 1163 HR 1165

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 583 HB 842 HB 893

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 93 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 15th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

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Modified Open Rule

HB 777 HR 1023

Community Affairs, Department of; consider amending the state minimum standard codes to allow tall mass timber construction types; direct (A&CA-Corbett-174th) Judiciary; people may petition for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees; provide - CA (Substitute)(Judy-Welch-110th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 716 HB 786

Insurance; carriers issuing a health benefit plan in this state through an agent shall file proposed commission rates with the department; provide (Ins-Blackmon-146th) Superior courts; additional judge of the Flint Judicial Circuit; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Welch-110th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 822. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4915), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4818), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 841. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4058), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $10,000.00; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Dreyer of the 59th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dickerson of the 113th, Bonner of the 72nd, Momtahan of the 17th et al., Dollar of the 45th, Corbett of the 174th et al., Schofield of the 60th, Howard of the 124th, Shannon of the 84th, and Holmes of the 129th.
Pursuant to HR 1042, the House honored the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd Jr., cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Pursuant to HR 1007, the House recognized the Lunar New Year Celebration.
Pursuant to HR 1111, the House recognized February 20, 2020, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol.
Pursuant to HR 1178, the House recognized February 20, 2020, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol.
Pursuant to HR 981, the House recognized and commended the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2019 North Georgia Unit of the Year, the Baker/Mitchell Forestry Unit on being named the 2019 South Georgia Unit of the Year, Area 4 on being named the 2019 Forest Protection Area of the Year, and Region 2 on being named the 2019 Forest Management Region of the Year.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 134. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 2nd, Kirk of the 13th, Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, so as to reassign the commission for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 777. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd, England of the 116th, Smith of the 70th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction, alteration, etc., of buildings and other structures, so as to direct the Department of Community Affairs to undertake a review of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code so as to consider amending the state minimum standard codes to allow tall mass timber construction types; to provide a date by which said review is to be completed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen
Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M

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Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Jackson, M
Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

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

HB 786. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Rutledge of the 109th, Holly of the 111th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge

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by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to require candidates for such judgeships to designate the seat for which they are running; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the county included in such circuit; to prescribe the qualifications, powers, and duties of the chief judge; to provide for the division and allocation of the work and duties of the judges of such circuit; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the county included in such circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, is amended by revising paragraph (18) as follows:
"(18) Flint Circuit.......................................................................................................3 4"
SECTION 2. The additional judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit provided for in this Act shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning January 1, 2021, and expiring December 31, 2022, and until a successor is elected and qualified. At the nonpartisan judicial election to be held in 2022, there shall be elected a successor to the first additional judge appointed as provided for above, and he or she shall take office on the first day of January, 2023, and serve for a term of office of four years and until a successor is duly elected and qualified. All subsequent successors to such judge shall be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election conducted in the year in which the term of office shall expire for a term of four years and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. Such judges shall take office on the first day of January following the date of their election. Such elections shall be held and conducted as is now or may hereafter be provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. Every person who offers for election as one of the judges of such superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit shall designate with the proper authority in all general elections the specific seat for which such person offers by naming the incumbent judge whom he or she desires to succeed and thereupon such person shall be permitted, if otherwise qualified, to run for such designated judgeship and no other. In the event that there is no incumbent judge in the seat for which such person desires to offer, the person shall qualify by announcing his or her intention to run for the office for which there is no incumbent.

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SECTION 4. The additional judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit provided for in this Act shall have and may exercise all powers, duties, dignities, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities of the present judges of the superior courts of this state. Any of the judges of such courts may preside over any cause, whether in their own or in other circuits, and perform any official act as judge thereof, including sitting on appellate courts as provided by law.
SECTION 5. The qualifications of such additional judge and his or her successors shall be the same as are now provided by law for all other superior court judges, and his or her compensation, salary, and expense allowance from the State of Georgia and from the county of such circuit shall be the same as that of other judges of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit. The salary supplements enacted by the county of such circuit for the present superior court judges of such circuit shall also be applicable to the additional judge provided by this Act.
SECTION 6. All writs and processes in the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of such superior courts as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law, and all terms of such courts shall be held in the same manner as though there were but one judge, it being the intent and purpose of this Act to provide the four judges of such circuit with equal jurisdiction and authority to attend to and perform the functions, powers, and duties of the judges of such superior courts and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in such courts.
SECTION 7. The judge of such superior courts who has seniority with regard to length of continuous service as a superior court judge shall be the chief judge of the Flint Judicial Circuit. Such chief judge shall be responsible for the administration and expeditious disposition of the business of the superior courts of such circuit, both civil and criminal, and shall have power to make such rules as he or she shall deem necessary or proper for such purpose but not in conflict with the general laws of this state, which rules, when approved by such chief judge and filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county within the Flint Judicial Circuit, shall be binding upon the other judge or judges of such circuit. The chief judge shall be vested with the power to make all appointments whenever the law provides for a superior court judge to make appointments. Such chief judge may by published rule, or from time to time by order, allocate the jurisdiction and powers of the superior courts of said circuit and the duties of the judges thereof; may assign to the other judges of said circuit such business of said circuit as the chief judge shall deem appropriate; may make and publish calendars, both civil and criminal; may require reports from the clerks of court of said circuit and from other judges of said circuit relative to business of the courts; and generally shall supervise and direct the disposition of all business, both civil and criminal, of such courts.

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SECTION 8. The drawing and impaneling of all jurors, whether grand, petit, or special, may be conducted by any of the judges of the superior courts of such circuit; and they, or each of them, shall have full power and authority to draw and impanel jurors for service in such courts so as to have jurors for the trial of cases before any of such judges separately or before each of them at the same time.
SECTION 9. The chief judge of the Flint Judicial Circuit shall be authorized to employ an additional court reporter for such duties and for such compensation as the chief judge sees fit, up to and including, but not exceeding, the remuneration of the present court reporters of the Flint Judicial Circuit, as the same is now fixed or may hereafter be fixed by law. The additional judge shall have the right to select and approve the individual to fill said position, and said court reporter shall be assigned to him or her. However, the chief judge, under the provisions of Section 5 of this Act, shall be authorized to assign temporarily said court reporter to other duties in order to equalize the workload and when the business of the courts shall require the same.
SECTION 10. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official papers issued from the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit may bear teste in the name of any judge of such circuit and, when issued by and in the name of any judge of such circuit, shall be fully valid and may be held and determined before the same or any other judge of such circuit. Any judge of such courts may preside over any cause therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.
SECTION 11. The governing authority of the county included in the Flint Judicial Circuit shall provide the judges of such circuit with suitable courtrooms and facilities, office space, telephones, furniture, office equipment, supplies, and such personnel as may be considered necessary to the proper functioning of the courts. All of the expenditures authorized in this Act are declared to be an expense of the court and payable out of the county treasury as such.
SECTION 12. Nothing enumerated in this Act shall be deemed to limit or restrict the inherent powers, duties, and responsibilities of superior court judges provided by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 13. This Act shall become effective for the purpose of appointing the additional judge upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and for all other purposes on January 1, 2021.

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SECTION 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr
Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D
Jackson, M Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

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The following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 292. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Regents Retirement Plan, so as to eliminate certain remittances required to be made by the University System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr
Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby
Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 1.

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

HB 716. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th and Smith of the 134th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrier issuing health benefit plans to pay insurance agent's commissions and regulation authority, so as to provide that carriers issuing a health benefit plan in this state through an agent shall file proposed commission rates with the department; to provide that carriers that do not pay commission during special enrollments shall upon policy renewals pay such commission along with renewal commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr
Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 6.

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

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

2-20-20

Please record my vote on HB 716 yea!

/s/ Sharon Beasley-Teague

HR 1023. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 121st, Trammell of the 132nd, Kelley of the 16th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain

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local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article I, Section II of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph V as follows:
"Paragraph V. What acts void. (a) Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them.
(b)(1) Any natural person who is a citizen of this state or a corporation domiciled in this state who suffers an injury in fact may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from acts of the state or any agency, authority, branch, board, bureau, commission, department, office, or public corporation of this state or officer or employee thereof or any county, consolidated government, or municipality of this state or officer or employee thereof done outside the scope of lawful authority or in violation of the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States. (2) Actions filed pursuant to this subparagraph against this state or any agency, authority, branch, board, bureau, commission, department, office, or public corporation of this state or officer or employee thereof shall be brought exclusively against the state and in the name of the State of Georgia. Actions filed pursuant to this subparagraph against any county, consolidated government, or municipality of the state or officer or employee thereof shall be brought exclusively against such county, consolidated government, or municipality and in the name of such county, consolidated government, or municipality. Actions filed pursuant to this subparagraph naming any individual, officer, or entity other than as expressly authorized under this subparagraph shall be dismissed.
(3) The General Assembly by Act may authorize injunctive relief for petitions filed pursuant to this subparagraph. The General Assembly by Act may impose upon petitions filed pursuant to this subparagraph administrative exhaustion requirements, ante litem notice requirements, sanctions for frivolous petitions, statutes of limitation and repose, and venue specifications, provided that such limitations do not unreasonably restrict the relief provided by this subparagraph. The General Assembly by Act may preclude the filing of petitions pursuant to this subparagraph for individuals incarcerated or detained by this state or by any county, municipality, or consolidated government of this state. (4) No damages, attorney's fees, or costs of litigation shall be awarded in an action filed pursuant to this subparagraph, unless specifically authorized by Act of the General Assembly. (5) This subparagraph shall not limit the power of the General Assembly to further waive the immunity provided in Article I, Section II, Paragraph IX and Article IX, Section II, Paragraph IX. This subparagraph shall not constitute a waiver of any

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immunity provided to this state or its departments, agencies, officers, or employees by the Constitution of the United States."

SECTION 2. Article I, Section II, Paragraph IX of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (e) as follows:
"(e) Except as specifically provided in this Paragraph and in Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, sovereign immunity extends to the state and all of its departments and agencies. The sovereign immunity of the state and its departments and agencies can only be waived by an Act of the General Assembly which specifically provides that sovereign immunity is thereby waived and the extent of such waiver."

SECTION 3. Article IX, Section II of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph IX as follows:
"Paragraph IX. Immunity of counties, municipalities, and school districts. The General Assembly may waive the immunity of counties, municipalities, and school districts by law, in addition to such waiver provided for in Article I, Section II, Paragraph V."

SECTION 4. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow the people of Georgia to petition the courts of this state for declaratory relief from governmental acts done outside the scope of lawful authority or which violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes."

All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr
Barton Y Bazemore

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R

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Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1219. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, McCall of the 33rd, England of the 116th, Pirkle of the 155th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the success of TifTuf bermudagrass and the work of Dr. Wayne Hanna, Dr. Brian Schwartz, and the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 1220. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gatewood clay target shooting team for winning the 2019 GISA State Clay Target Shooting Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1221. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Parrish of the 158th, Newton of the 123rd and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's community service boards and recognizing March 12, 2020, as the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1222. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Metze of the 55th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jones of the 53rd and Stephenson of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 107 years of service and recognizing March 2, 2020, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1223. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Schofield of the 60th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Dickerson of the 113th and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Business League; and for other purposes.
HR 1224. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Calvin Peterson and Disabled In Action Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1225. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, McClain of the 100th, Jackson of the 64th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2020, as African American Gun Association Second Amendment Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1226. By Representative Pullin of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul and recognizing March 2, 2020, as Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1227. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, LaRiccia of the 169th, Campbell of the 171st, Yearta of the 152nd and Taylor of the 173rd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2020, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol and commending the Georgia peanut industry; and for other purposes.
HR 1228. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brenda Faye Asberry; and for other purposes.
HR 1229. By Representatives Robichaux of the 48th, Kausche of the 50th, Williams of the 37th, Morris of the 26th, Wilensky of the 79th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2020, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1230. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Jackson of the 64th, Scott of the 76th and Bonner of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Officer Daniel Sperano; and for other purposes.
HR 1231. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, McClain of the 100th, Corbett of the 174th, Douglas of the 78th and LaHood of the 175th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Titletown Titans football team for winning the 2019 14U National Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1232. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cook County Schools and the Baby Hornets program; and for other purposes.
HR 1233. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Collins of the 68th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Marigold Edwards for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award on March 10, 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1234. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Watson of the 172nd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION commending Called to Care; and for other purposes.

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HR 1235. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clarence "Mutt" Lee Rhodes Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1236. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Jones of the 25th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Davis of the 87th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2020, as Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, February 21, 2020

Sixteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague E Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik E Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill E Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson E Hill Hitchens

Hogan E Holcomb
Holland Holly Holmes Hopson E Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain

McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Schofield Scoggins Scott

Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Trammell Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson E Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Belton of the 112th, Cooke of the 18th, Dukes of the 154th, Gardner of the 57th, Gullett of the 19th, Jackson of the 64th, Jones of the 91st,

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Martin of the 49th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Pirkle of the 155th, Sainz of the 180th, Thomas of the 39th, Turner of the 21st, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Darrell Alexander, New Zion Baptist Church & C-Hope Ministries, Blakely, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 962. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 32nd, Jones of the 25th, Taylor of the 173rd and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power, authority, and duty of the department of administrative services, so as to provide new authority for the department to enter into or authorize agreements with private for profit

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organizations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 963. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose of the commission and the policy of this state; to provide for the composition and appointment of commission members; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for an annual report; to require the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to consult with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 964. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the month of November of each year as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 965. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Metze of the 55th and Jackson of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, so as to require review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 966. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, McCall of the 33rd, Ridley of the 6th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 967. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4443) and an Act approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3956), so as to provide that the sheriff of Muscogee County shall be the ex officio marshal of said court; to consolidate said marshal's office into the said sheriff's department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 968. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 121st, Burns of the 159th, Williamson of the 115th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 969. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair housing, so as to change certain provisions pertaining to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and the procedures, remedies, and judicial review related thereto; to correct certain cross-references; to clarify that complaints of discriminatory housing practices may be filed with the federal government as well as the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity; to specify how such dual complaints shall be handled; to provide for administrative proceedings to be conducted by administrative law judges; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 970. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smyre of the 135th, Rich of the 97th, Hatchett of the 150th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise procedures, conditions, and limitations relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to authorize promulgation of regulations; to provide for preapproval of additional tax credits for current recipients of tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to provide for an automatic repeal and for reenactment of prior provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 971. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Reeves of the 34th, Jackson of the 128th, Holcomb of the 81st, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to require annual training for juvenile court intake officers; to provide for the consideration of evidence, including hearsay evidence, in certain juvenile proceedings; to revise a time frame relating to extended care youth services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

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HB 972. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, Parsons of the 44th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous offenses and penalties, so as to provide for penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 973. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Bennett of the 94th, Trammell of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public and legal holidays and leave for observance of religious holidays not specifically provided for, so as to designate June 19 of each year as a state holiday; to provide for legislative findings; to revise the number of holidays that are observed in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 974. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, McCall of the 33rd, Watson of the 172nd, Pirkle of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to exempt from ad valorem taxation 40 percent of the fair market value of property used exclusively for feeding, breeding, or managing poultry and which lies within a tract of land covenanted as bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 975. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Madison County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of

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the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older in addition to existing senior exemptions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 976. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Bulloch County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 977. By Representatives Jones of the 91st, Davis of the 87th, Carter of the 92nd, Kendrick of the 93rd and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims, so as to authorize counties and municipal corporations to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; to amend Code Section 36-1-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ordinances for governing and policing of unincorporated areas of county, so as to authorize certain counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 978. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Hugley of the 136th, Cannon of the 58th, Gardner of the 57th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act," so as to prohibit retaliation against a person relating to a report that a disabled adult or elder person is in need of protective services or has been the victim of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; to provide for a right of action; to provide for relief; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 979. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th, Silcox of the 52nd and Harrell of the 106th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to modify provisions for contracting with or between a county, municipality, or the county tax commissioner for services by the county tax commissioner to assess and collect municipal and special district taxes and prepare the tax digest; to prohibit additional remuneration for tax commissioners paid on a salary basis; to provide for recapture of erroneously received funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 980. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Stephens of the 164th, Wilensky of the 79th, Henson of the 86th and Carpenter of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to define the term "family" in relation to local governments exercising zoning powers or administering and enforcing building, housing, or property maintenance codes; to define other terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 981. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 20, and 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, education, and

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health, respectively, so as to specifically authorize counties and cities to exercise local control over certain activities related to smoking and vaping; to allow for certain regulations governing sales of tobacco products and vapor products to minors; to amend the "Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005" to include electronic smoking devices; to change the short title of such Act and to make conforming changes to the penalty and other provisions related to such Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 982. By Representatives Jones of the 167th, Clark of the 98th and Morris of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuances relative to civil practice and procedure and continuances relative to trial, respectively, so as to provide for and revise the granting of continuances and stays in civil and criminal cases at certain times and intervals for members and certain staff of the General Assembly for purposes of fulfilling their responsibilities to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 983. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise the information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; to allow a sexual offender who is in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, to satisfy the annual registration requirements by registering at any time during the sexual offender's month of birth; to remove the requirement that a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, be fingerprinted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 984. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Fleming of the 121st, Boddie of the 62nd, Sainz of the 180th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to change provisions relating to sentencing; to provide credit for time served; to change provisions relating to the commencement of a sentence when the case has been appealed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 985. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Homer, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4033), so as to provide for election districts of the city council; to provide descriptions of such council districts; to provide for staggered terms of councilmembers; to provide for the manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for the continuation in office of the current mayor and members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 986. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd and Dreyer of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide that members of a county or municipal governing authority appointed as directors of development authorities shall not serve as chairpersons or chief executive officers of such authorities; to provide that county development authorities for certain counties must obtain the consent of certain municipalities and school systems to acquire property or undertake projects within such municipalities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1215. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Oliver of the 82nd, Gordon of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Willie J. Lovett, Jr., and dedicating a building in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Properties.

HR 1216. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Gordon of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th and Petrea of the 166th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Betty Ann DiPietro Rapp and rededicating a road on Georgia Ports Authority property in her honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1217. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd and Gordon of the 163rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Marvin Leon Curtis, Jr., and dedicating a building in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Properties.

HR 1218. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Edward Giddens and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 946 HB 948 HB 950 HB 952 HB 954 HB 956 HB 958 HB 960 HR 1166 HR 1168

HB 947 HB 949 HB 951 HB 953 HB 955 HB 957 HB 959 HB 961 HR 1167 HR 1169

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Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 521 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 826 HB 923 HB 933 HB 944

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 921 HB 924 HB 935 HB 945

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 799 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman
Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 819 Do Pass HB 861 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman
Representative Carson of the 46th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 808 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Vice-Chairman
Representative Harrell of the 106th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 378 HB 715 HB 807 HB 949

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 448 HB 779 HB 846 SB 144

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 16th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 780

State Properties Commission; use an opinion of value in the valuation of state property where a conveyance of the property by the state is for the sole and direct benefit to the state; allow (SProp-Pirkle-155th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 487

Disaster Volunteer Relief Act; certain employees of state agencies to be granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services; authorize (Substitute)(PS&HS-Bonner-72nd)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

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HB 826. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Meigs in Thomas County, Georgia, and Mitchell County, Georgia, approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3695), so as to provide for elections and terms of office; to eliminate one council post in the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 921. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd, Metze of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding the city attorney; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 923. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the board of education of Clinch County, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3943), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 924. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, so as to update the procedures for filling vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 933. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Trammell of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $22,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3844), so as to increase the existing homestead exemption to $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; to increase the income cap to $40,000.00; to limit the exemption to the homestead and not more than two contiguous acres; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 935. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Marin of the 96th, Barr of the 103rd, Park of the 101st, Harrell of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to provide for senior judges of said court; to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 944. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of selecting the members of the Board of Education of Miller County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4084), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of education by qualified electors within their respective districts; to

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provide for election districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 945. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners in and for Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019, (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3799), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners by qualified electors within their respective districts; to provide for election districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M
Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser

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Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gordon Gravley
Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

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

House of Representatives

Governor's Floor Leader

109 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 21, 2020

Honorable Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Unfortunately, during House voting on Friday, February 21, 2020, I happened to be off the floor and didn't get the chance to vote on the local calendar.

I would like to cast a Yes vote for all bills on the calendar including HB 924, the elections bill for Habersham County.

Thank You,

/s/ Terry Rogers Rep. Terry Rogers, 10th State Representative

TR/tj

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 268. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide that the identification of persons for whom notaries perform notarial acts shall be evidenced satisfactorily by a valid Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 335. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Miller of the 49th, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Chapter 11 of Title 15, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, Juvenile Code, and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to strengthen laws and supports for foster children and foster families; to authorize the Department of Human Services to partner with childplacing agencies to assist with casework services; to provide varying levels of training required for experienced foster parents or respite caregivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 345. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tippins of the 37th, Rhett of the 33rd and Jordan of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to provide for nonprofit organizations to prepare and provide food in accordance with Department of Public Health requirements; to revise the definitions of "food sales establishment" and "food service establishment"; to revise provisions relating to permits for nonprofit food sales and food service; to revise requirements for food items prepared by nonprofit organizations; to eliminate the right to appeal to the commissioner of public health for orders or actions of a county board of health or district health director; to correct a cross-

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reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 356. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, so as to allow the expansion of certain municipal solid waste landfills to areas within two miles of military air space used as bombing ranges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 1170. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 134th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 134. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 2nd, Kirk of the 13th, Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, so as to reassign the commission for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 268. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide that the identification of persons for whom notaries perform notarial acts shall be

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evidenced satisfactorily by a valid Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
SB 335. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Miller of the 49th, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Chapter 11 of Title 15, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, Juvenile Code, and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to strengthen laws and supports for foster children and foster families; to authorize the Department of Human Services to partner with childplacing agencies to assist with casework services; to provide varying levels of training required for experienced foster parents or respite caregivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 345. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tippins of the 37th, Rhett of the 33rd and Jordan of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to provide for nonprofit organizations to prepare and provide food in accordance with Department of Public Health requirements; to revise the definitions of "food sales establishment" and "food service establishment"; to revise provisions relating to permits for nonprofit food sales and food service; to revise requirements for food items prepared by nonprofit organizations; to eliminate the right to appeal to the commissioner of public health for orders or actions of a county board of health or district health director; to correct a crossreference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 356. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, so as to allow the expansion of certain

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municipal solid waste landfills to areas within two miles of military air space used as bombing ranges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

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

Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Dickerson of the 113th, Stovall of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Cannon of the 58th, Hutchinson of the 107th, and Clark of the 108th et al.

Pursuant to HR 937, the House recognized and commended Terry D. Elam upon the grand occasion of his retirement.

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 780. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Greene of the 151st, Lott of the 122nd and Lumsden of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-16-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of State Properties Commission generally, so as to allow the commission to use an opinion of value in the valuation of state property where a conveyance of the property by the state is for the sole and direct benefit to the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton
Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M
Nelson Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley E Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

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

HB 487. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Belton of the 112th, Clark of the 147th, Nix of the 69th, Morris of the 26th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Disaster Volunteer Relief Act, so as to authorize certain employees of state agencies to be granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Disaster Volunteer Relief Act, so as to authorize certain employees of state agencies to be granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Robert Argo Disaster Volunteer Relief Act."
SECTION 2. Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Disaster Volunteer Relief Act, is amended by revising Code Section 38-3-93, relating to authorizing certain employees of state agencies to be granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services, as follows:
"38-3-93. (a) An employee of a state agency who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may be granted leave from his or her work with pay for not to exceed no more than 15 workdays in any 12 month period to participate in specialized disaster relief services for the American Red Cross, upon the request of the American Red Cross for the services of that employee and upon the approval of that employee's agency and coordinated through the director of emergency management, without loss of seniority, pay, vacation time, compensatory time, sick time, or earned overtime accumulation. The state agency shall compensate an employee granted leave under this Code section at his or her regular rate of pay for those regular hours during which the employee is absent from work. Leave under this article shall be granted only for the services related to a disaster occurring within this state or in a contiguous state which has a reciprocal statutory provision. (b) An employee of a state agency who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force may be granted leave from his or her work with pay for no more than 15 workdays in any 12 month period to participate in specialized emergency services operations for the Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, upon the request of the Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force after being activated by a county emergency management agency, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, or a comparable federal agency for the services of that employee and upon the approval of that employee's agency and coordinated through the director of emergency management, without loss of seniority, pay, vacation time, compensatory time, sick time, or earned overtime accumulation. This provision applies only to service rendered on a numbered mission in support of a county emergency management agency, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, or a comparable federal agency. The state agency shall compensate an employee granted leave under this Code section at his or her regular rate of pay for those regular hours during which the employee is absent from work. Leave under this article shall be granted only for the services related to a disaster occurring within this state or in a contiguous state which has a reciprocal statutory provision."

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M
Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

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Representative Cooper of the 43rd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance and recommitted to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care:
HB 918. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to revise various provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy; to repeal provisions relating to required licensure as a pharmacy by pharmacy benefits managers engaging in the practice of pharmacy; to revise provisions relating to "The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights"; to revise pharmacy anti-steering provisions; to revise various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1241. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Park of the 101st, Moore of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Everton Blair; and for other purposes.
HR 1242. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Ralston of the 7th, Kelley of the 16th and Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronald "Ronny" Riggs Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 1243. By Representatives Williams of the 37th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Oliver of the 82nd, Gambill of the 15th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1244. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Kendrick of the 93rd and Jones of the 53rd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2020, as STEM Advocacy Day at the state capitol and commending the WiredCats Robotics Team; and for other purposes.
HR 1245. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Holland of the 54th, Silcox of the 52nd, Nguyen of the 89th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Girls' School for 20 years of exceptional education and outstanding academic achievements; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 24, 2020, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 24, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 24, 2020

Seventeenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming E Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley E Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson E Hill Hitchens

Hogan E Holcomb
Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

E Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C
E Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea
E Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes
E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Trammell Turner Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Dollar of the 45th, Jones of the 91st, Jones of the 167th, Kirby of the 114th, Metze of the 55th, Thomas of the 39th, Washburn of the 141st, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Danny Cochran, Holly Creek Baptist Church, Chatsworth, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 987. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, LaHood of the 175th, Jones of the 47th, Petrea of the 166th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; to increase the maximum fines for violation by health care facilities; to provide for staffing, training, and financial stability requirements for certain personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for limited nursing services in assisted living communities; to provide for certification of memory care centers; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 43 of the

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O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to rename the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 988. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for appointments to the board; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 989. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Holland of the 54th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Moore of the 95th, Kausche of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7C of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to therapy services for children with disabilities, so as to convene an advisory working group to review tools and protocols for the screening of children for trauma within the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program; to provide for findings and recommendations; to provide for abolishment of the advisory working group; to provide for subsequent periodic review of screening protocols and tools; to provide for implementation only if certain conditions are met; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 990. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for election dates; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to revise the powers of the

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mayor; to remove provisions related to the police court; to provide for a municipal court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 991. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Knight of the 130th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for transparency relating to state healthcare plans and its contractors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an oversight committee; to provide for its members and powers; to provide for information from state contractors and others to the oversight committee regarding state healthcare plans; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 992. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Thomas of the 39th, Thomas of the 56th and Jackson of the 64th:
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 an income tax credit for investors in women owned businesses; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration with the commissioner of revenue; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for recapture; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 993. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Welch of the 110th, Oliver of the 82nd, Cantrell of the 22nd and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

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HB 994. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th, Welch of the 110th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise provisions to advance the enforcement of laws and responses to certain criminal activities; to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transfers, so as to revise and to provide for provisions relating to addressing criminal gang activities; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to street gang terrorism and prevention, so as to revise the definition of "criminal gang activity" and prohibited criminal gang activities in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to death penalty generally, so as to revise criminal procedure in regards to certain death penalty cases; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 995. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Barr of the 103rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to allow for reasonable, viewpointneutral, and narrowly-tailored time, place, and manner restrictions on expressive activity at public institutions of higher education; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 996. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Gaines of the 117th, Silcox of the 52nd, Hatchett of the 150th and Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-242 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

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HR 1237. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Rhodes of the 120th, Buckner of the 137th, Dubnik of the 29th, Smith of the 70th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act; and for other purposes.

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

HR 1238. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th and Petrea of the 166th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Blondean Newman and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1239. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Powell of the 32nd, Martin of the 49th, England of the 116th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Dan Magill and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1240. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Burns of the 159th, Trammell of the 132nd, Gravley of the 67th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to allow states to switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

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

HB 962 HB 964 HB 966 HB 968 HB 970 HB 972 HB 974 HB 976

HB 963 HB 965 HB 967 HB 969 HB 971 HB 973 HB 975 HB 977

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HB 978 HB 980 HB 982 HB 984 HB 986 HR 1216 HR 1218 SB 268 SB 345

HB 979 HB 981 HB 983 HB 985 HR 1215 HR 1217 SB 134 SB 335 SB 356

Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 17th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 417 HB 583

Law enforcement officers and agencies; comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; provide (Substitute)(PS&HS-Powell-32nd) Insurance; framework for regulating the offering or issuance of travel insurance in this state; provide (Substitute)(Ins-Williams-148th)

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HB 820

Transportation, Department of; state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; provide (Trans-Tanner-9th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 315. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen, so as to provide that a waiver and release of lien and bond rights shall only be applicable to the issues of the waiver and release and shall not affect any other rights or remedies available under the law; to revise language and appearance requirements of statutory forms; to revise procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 322. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Orrock of the 36th, Williams of the 39th, Tate of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to authorize the exemption of certain development projects from funding such projects' proportionate share of system improvement under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 315. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen, so as to provide that a waiver and release of lien and bond rights shall only be applicable to the issues of the waiver and release and shall not affect any other rights or remedies available under the law; to revise language and appearance requirements of statutory forms; to revise procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 322. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Orrock of the 36th, Williams of the 39th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to authorize the exemption of certain development projects from funding such projects' proportionate share of system improvement under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Houston of the 170th, Williams of the 168th et al., Nix of the 69th, Jackson of the 64th, Carter of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 113th, Hutchinson of the 107th, and Park of the 101st.
Pursuant to HR 1153, the House honored the life and memory of Robert "Robby" E. Rivers Jr.
Pursuant to HR 1193, the House recognized and commended the Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance as a representative for the tens of thousands of hard-working citizens in the State of Georgia's film and television industry.
Pursuant to HR 1027, the House recognized and commended Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham upon the grand occasion of his retirement.

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By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:

HB 949. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Harrell of the 106th, Knight of the 130th, Williamson of the 115th and Blackmon of the 146th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 820. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th, McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers in the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; to provide for a definition; to provide that the commissioner of transportation may administer a Georgia Freight Railroad Program; to provide for subprograms within such program; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J

Y McLeod E Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Setzler

Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

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

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square, Suite 601 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 24, 2020

Clerk of the House

This letter is to request you please record a "Yes" vote on HB 820 for today. I was detained at the time and did not make it back in time for the vote.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mark Newton Chairman House District 173

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HB 417. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Clark of the 147th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for qualifications; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for emergencies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for qualifications; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for emergencies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 46A
43-46A-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Pathogen' means a microorganism, including bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, and parasites, or other agent, such as a proteinaceous infectious particle or prion, that can cause disease in humans. (2) 'Potentially infectious material' means material known or reasonably expected to contain a pathogen. (3) 'Regulated biomedical waste' means and includes the following:
(A) Biological waste, which includes blood and blood products, exudates, secretions, suctionings, and other body fluids which contain free liquids and cannot be or are not directly discarded into a municipal sewer system;

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(B) Pathological waste, which includes all recognizable human tissues and body parts except teeth; and (C) Sharps, which include any discarded article that may cause punctures or cuts including, but not limited to, items such as needles, IV tubing and syringes with needles attached, and scalpel blades. (4) 'Trauma scene' means a location soiled by or contaminated with potentially infectious material or regulated biomedical waste due to the occurrence of a homicide or suicide, or the occurrence of a death of a human being in which there is advanced decomposition of the body; provided, however, that this term shall not include the scene of a motor vehicle accident or locations which are subject to the laws and regulations of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (5) 'Trauma scene waste' means potentially infectious material or regulated biomedical waste that has been removed, is to be removed, or is in the process of being removed from a trauma scene. (6) 'Trauma scene waste management practitioner' means the owner of any interest in a commercial enterprise for the cleanup or removal of trauma scene waste and who is registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to this chapter.
43-46A-2. (a) A trauma scene waste management practitioner shall be registered with the Secretary of State on forms provided by and in a manner as directed by the Secretary of State. Such registration shall be in addition to and not in place of any other registrations or licenses from other state agencies required by law. No county or municipal government shall be authorized to require licenses, registrations, or permits for trauma scene waste management practitioners in this state. (b) The Secretary of State, upon its approval of an application, shall issue a registration to a trauma scene waste management practitioner who meets the qualifications for such registration and who submits a completed application form and registration fee. Such registration shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed for additional three-year periods. (c) Trauma scene waste management practitioners shall pay an initial registration fee of $100.00 to the Secretary of State and, for each subsequent renewal of such registration, shall pay to the Secretary of State a registration renewal fee of $100.00.
43-46A-3. The Secretary of State shall maintain a current list of all registered trauma scene waste management practitioners on the Secretary of State's website.
43-46A-4. (a) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall, prior to being registered, submit to a fingerprint based criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation. No person who is currently serving a sentence of incarceration or probation for any felony under the laws of this state

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or any other state or the federal government shall be issued a trauma scene waste management practitioner registration. Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall submit to a fingerprint based criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation every three years following such initial background check. (b) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall, upon approval of his or her registration by the Secretary of State, submit to the Secretary of State a bond executed with a surety company duly authorized to do business in this state and payable to the Governor for the use and benefit of any person who is harmed by such trauma scene waste management practitioner, his or her employee, or an independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner in the performance of trauma scene waste management services. The bond shall be in the amount of $25,000.00. The bond shall be approved by the Secretary of State as to the form and the solvency of the surety. No trauma scene waste management practitioner or surety shall cancel, or cause to be canceled, a bond issued pursuant to this subsection unless the Secretary of State is informed in writing by a certified letter at least 30 days prior to the proposed cancellation. If the trauma scene waste management practitioner or surety cancels the bond and the trauma scene waste management practitioner fails to submit, within ten days of the effective date of the cancellation, a new bond, the Secretary of State shall revoke such trauma scene waste management practitioner's registration. (c) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof of liability insurance coverage for the trauma scene waste management practitioner, his or her employees, and each independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner who performs trauma scene waste management services in the amount of at least $100,000.00 for each occurrence. No trauma scene waste management practitioner or insurance carrier shall cancel, or cause to be canceled, a liability insurance policy issued pursuant to this subsection unless the Secretary of State is informed in writing by a certified letter at least 30 days prior to the proposed cancellation. If the trauma scene waste management practitioner or insurance carrier cancels the liability insurance policy and the trauma scene waste management practitioner fails to submit, within ten days of the effective date of the cancellation, a new liability insurance policy that meets the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary of State shall revoke such trauma scene waste management practitioner's registration. (d) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof that such practitioner has a valid generation and transportation permit from the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources for the provision of trauma scene waste management services or shall submit an affidavit that such practitioner contracts with an entity which has such permit. Additionally, each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof of all current certifications in the removal and disposal of regulated biomedical waste held by such practitioner or any contractor used by the practitioner for the provision of trauma scene waste management services.

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(e) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall be responsible and liable for the acts of his or her employees and any independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner in the performance of trauma scene waste management services.
43-46A-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'person' means: an individual; any corporate entity or form authorized by law, including any of its subsidiaries or affiliates; or any officer, director, board member, or employee of any corporate entity or form authorized by law. (b) No person shall perform, offer to perform, or engage in the cleanup of a trauma scene or the removal or remediation of regulated biomedical waste from any trauma scene unless such person is registered in accordance with this chapter or is an employee or independent contractor of such person registered in accordance with this chapter. (c) Any person that violates this Code section shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed $5,000.00 and punitive action by the Secretary of State, up to and including revocation of registration.
43-46A-6. On and after January 1, 2021, it shall be against public policy for any person who is not properly registered under this chapter to seek to recover from the owner of any property or any other person the cost of the cleanup, removal, or remediation of trauma scene waste at, in, or on such property.
43-46A-7. Each trauma scene waste management practitioner registered under this chapter, prior to beginning the cleanup, removal, or remediation of trauma scene waste, shall provide the individual who requested such services with a good faith estimate of the expected costs of such services.
43-46A-8. In the event of a declared public health emergency or a state of emergency, the Secretary of State shall be authorized to issue temporary registrations to persons to be trauma scene waste management practitioners under such limiting conditions as the Secretary of State deems appropriate under such circumstances. Such temporary registrations shall terminate at such time as may be specified by the Secretary of State, but, in any event, not later than 90 days from their issuance.
43-46A-9. The Secretary of State shall be authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary in order to effectuate and implement the provisions of this chapter.

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43-46A-10. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'person' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 35-11-5. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to a medical practice or medical facility or a subsidiary thereof that is subject to the laws and regulations of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the cleanup of property owned by a person by such person. (d) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the gratuitous cleanup, removal, or remediation of trauma scene waste performed for the owner of any property by individuals who are not doing so as part of a commercial enterprise for the cleanup or removal of trauma scene waste, including, but not limited to, individuals who are family, friends, or neighbors of such owner; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall prevent such owner from offering such individuals a gratuity at his or her election."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C E Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner

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N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene N Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Prince N Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.
Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 19.

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

HB 583. By Representatives Williams of the 148th and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide a framework for regulating the offering or issuance of travel insurance in this state; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide a framework for regulating the offering or issuance of travel insurance in this state; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended in Code Section 33-7-5, relating to marine and transportation insurance, by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (6), by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (7) with "; and", and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"(8) Travel insurance as such term is defined in subsection (f) of Code Section 33-2312."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 23, relating to licencing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 33-23-12, relating to limited licenses, as follows:
"(f)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Aggregator site' means a website that provides access to information regarding insurance products from more than one insurer, including product and insurer information, for use in comparison shopping. (B) 'Blanket travel insurance' means a policy of travel insurance issued to any eligible group providing coverage for specific classes of persons defined in the policy with coverage provided to all members of the eligible group without a separate charge to individual members of the eligible group. (C) 'Cancellation fee waiver' means a contractual agreement between a supplier of travel services and its customer to waive some or all of the nonrefundable cancellation fee provisions of the supplier's underlying travel contract with or without regard to the reason for the cancellation or form of reimbursement. Such term shall not be considered insurance. (D) 'Eligible group' means two or more persons that are engaged in a common enterprise or have an economic, educational, or social affinity or relationship, including but not limited to any of the following: (i) Any entity engaged in the business of providing travel or travel services, including but not limited to: (I) Tour operators, lodging providers, vacation property owners, hotels and resorts, travel clubs, travel agencies, property managers, or cultural exchange programs; or (II) Common carriers or the operator, owner, or lessor of a means of transportation of passengers, including but not limited to airlines, cruise lines, railroads, steamship companies, and public bus carriers, wherein, with regard to any particular travel or type of travel or travelers, all members or customers of the group share a common exposure to risk attendant to such travel; (ii) Any college, school, or other institution of learning covering students, teachers, employees, or volunteers; (iii) Any employer covering any group of employees, volunteers, contractors, board of directors, dependents, or guests; (iv) Any sports team, camp, or sponsor thereof covering participants, members, campers, employees, officials, supervisors, or volunteers; (v) Any religious, charitable, recreational, educational, or civic organization or branch thereof covering any group of members, participants, or volunteers;

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(vi) Any financial institution or financial institution vendor, or any parent holding company, trustee, or agent of or designated by one or more financial institutions or financial institution vendors, including account holders, credit card holders, debtors, guarantors, or purchasers; (vii) Any incorporated or unincorporated association, including labor unions, that has a common interest, a constitution, and bylaws and that is organized and maintained in good faith for purposes other than obtaining insurance for members or participants of such association in covering its members; (viii) Any trust or the trustees of a fund established, created, or maintained for the benefit of and for covering members, employees, or customers, subject to the Commissioner permitting the use of a trust and the state's premium tax provisions provided in Code Section 33-8-4 for one or more associations meeting the requirements of division (vii) of this subparagraph; (ix) Any entertainment production company covering any group of participants, volunteers, audience members, contestants, or workers; (x) Any volunteer fire department, ambulance, rescue, police, court, first aid, civil defense, or other such volunteer group; (xi) Any preschool, day-care institution for children or adults, or senior citizen club; (xii) Any automobile or truck rental or leasing company covering a group of individuals who may become renters, lessees, or passengers as defined by their travel status on the rented or leased vehicles; (xiii) The common carrier; the operator, owner, or lessor of a means of transportation; or the automobile or truck rental or leasing company that is the policyholder under a policy to which this subsection applies; and (xiv) Any other group to which the Commissioner has determined that issuance of the policy would not be contrary to the public interest and in which the members are engaged in a common enterprise or have an economic, educational, or social affinity or relationship. (E) 'Fulfillment materials' means documentation sent to the purchaser of a travel protection plan confirming the purchase and providing the travel protection plan's coverage and assistance details. (F) 'Group travel insurance' means travel insurance issued to any eligible group. (G) 'Limited licensee' means a person or entity authorized to sell certain coverages related to travel pursuant to the provisions of this subsection. (B)(H) 'Limited lines travel insurance producer' means a: (i) Licensed managing general underwriter; (ii) Licensed managing general agent or third-party administrator; or (iii) Licensed insurance producer, including a limited licensee, designated by an insurer as the travel insurance supervising entity as set forth in division (2)(C)(iii) of this subsection; or (iv) Travel administrator. (C)(I) 'Offer and disseminate' means providing general information, including a description of the coverage and price, as well as processing the application, and

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collecting premiums, and performing other nonlicensable activities permitted by this state. (J) 'Primary certificate holder' means an individual or person that elects and purchases travel insurance under a group policy. (K) 'Travel administrator' means each person that directly or indirectly underwrites; collects charges, collateral, or premiums from; or adjusts or settles claims for residents of this state in connection with travel insurance; provided, however, that a person shall not be considered a travel administrator if such person's only actions that would otherwise cause it to be considered a travel administrator are among the following:
(i) An insurance producer selling insurance or engaged in administrative and claims related activities within the scope of the producer's license; (ii) A travel retailer offering and disseminating travel insurance and registered under the license of a limited lines travel insurance producer in accordance with this subsection; (iii) An individual adjusting or settling claims in the normal course of such individual's practice or employment as an attorney at law and who does not collect charges or premiums in connection with insurance coverage; or (iv) A business entity that is affiliated with a licensed insurer while acting as a travel administrator for the direct and assumed insurance business of an affiliated insurer. (L) 'Travel assistance services' means: (i) Noninsurance services for which the consumer is not indemnified based on a fortuitous event and the provision of the service does not result in the transfer or shifting of risk that would constitute the business of insurance; (ii) Such term shall include, but not be limited to, security advisories; destination information; vaccination and immunization information services; travel reservation services; entertainment; activity and event planning; translation assistance; emergency messaging; international legal and medical referrals; medical case monitoring; coordination of transportation arrangements; emergency cash transfer assistance; medical prescription replacement assistance; passport and travel document replacement assistance; lost luggage assistance; concierge services; and any similar service that is furnished in connection with planned travel; and (iii) Such term shall not include assistance services that are insurance or related to insurance. (D)(M) 'Travel insurance' means insurance coverage for personal risks incident to planned travel, including, but not limited to: (i) Interruption or cancellation of trip or event; (ii) Loss of baggage or personal effects; (iii) Damage Damages to accommodations or rental vehicles; or (iv) Sickness, accident, disability, or death occurring during travel; (v) Emergency evacuation; (vi) Repatriation of remains; or

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(vii) Any other contractual obligations to indemnify or pay a specified amount to the traveler upon determinable contingencies related to travel as approved by the Commissioner. Travel insurance shall not include major medical plans which provide comprehensive medical protection for travelers with trips lasting six months or longer, including, but not limited to, those working or residing overseas as an expatriate, or military personnel being deployed any other product that requires a specific insurance producer license. (N) 'Travel protection plan' means any plan that provides for travel insurance, travel assistance services, or cancellation fee waivers. (E) (O) 'Travel retailer' means a business entity that makes, arranges, or offers travel services and that may offer and disseminate travel insurance as a service to its customers on behalf of and under the direction of a limited lines travel insurance producer. (2)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commissioner may issue to an individual or business entity that has complied with the requirements of this subsection a limited lines travel insurance producer license which authorizes the limited lines travel insurance producer to sell, solicit, or negotiate travel insurance through a licensed insurer. (B) As a prerequisite for issuance of a limited license under this subsection, there shall be filed with the Commissioner an application for such limited license in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner. (C) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a travel retailer may offer and disseminate travel insurance under a limited lines travel insurance producer business entity license only if the following conditions are met: (i) The limited lines travel insurance producer or travel retailer provides to purchasers of travel insurance:
(I) A description of the material terms or the actual material terms of the insurance coverage; (II) A description of the process for filing a claim; (III) A description of the review or cancellation process for the travel insurance policy; and (IV) The identity and contact information of the insurer and limited lines travel insurance producer; (ii) At the time of licensure, the limited lines travel insurance producer shall establish and maintain a register on a form prescribed by the Commissioner of each travel retailer that offers travel insurance on the limited lines travel insurance producer's behalf. The register shall be maintained and updated by the limited lines travel insurance producer and shall include the name, address, and contact information of the travel retailer and an officer or person who directs or controls the travel retailer's operations and the travel retailer's federal tax identification number. The limited lines travel insurance producer shall submit such register to the Insurance Department upon reasonable request. The limited lines travel insurance

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producer shall also certify that the travel retailer registered complies with 18 U.S.C. Section 1033. The grounds for the suspension and revocation and the penalties applicable to resident insurance providers shall be applicable to limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers; (iii) The limited lines travel insurance producer shall designate one of its employees who is a licensed individual producer as the person responsible for the limited lines travel insurance producer's compliance with the travel insurance laws, rules, and regulations of this state; (iv) The employee designated as provided in division (iii) of this subparagraph, president, secretary, treasurer, and any other officer or person who directs or controls the limited lines travel insurance producer's insurance operations shall comply with the fingerprinting requirements applicable to insurance producers in the resident state of the limited lines travel insurance producer; (v) The limited lines travel insurance producer shall pay all applicable insurance producer licensing fees as set forth in applicable state law; (vi) The limited lines travel insurance producer shall require each employee or authorized representative of the travel retailer whose duties include offering and disseminating travel insurance to receive a program of instruction or training, which may be subject to review by the Commissioner. The training material shall, at a minimum, contain instructions on the types of insurance offered, ethical sales practices, and required disclosures to prospective customers; and (vii) No prelicensing examination or continuing education shall be required for issuance of a limited license pursuant to this subsection. (D) Any travel retailer offering or disseminating travel insurance shall make available to prospective purchasers brochures or other written materials that: (i) Provide the identity and contact information of the insurer and the limited lines travel insurance producer; (ii) Explain that the purchase of travel insurance is not required in order to purchase any other product or service from the travel retailer; and (iii) Explain that an unlicensed travel retailer is permitted to provide general information about the insurance offered by the travel retailer, including a description of the coverage and price, but is not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about the terms and conditions of the insurance offered by the travel retailer or to evaluate the adequacy of the customer's existing insurance coverage. (E) A travel retailer employee or authorized representative that is not licensed as an insurance producer shall not: (i) Evaluate or interpret the technical terms, benefits, and conditions of the offered travel insurance coverage; (ii) Evaluate or provide advice concerning a prospective purchaser's existing insurance coverage; or (iii) Hold itself out as a licensed insurer, licensed producer, or insurance expert. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a travel retailer whose insurance related activities, and those of its employees or authorized representatives, are limited

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to offering and disseminating travel insurance on behalf of and under the direction of a limited lines travel insurance producer meeting the conditions stated in this subsection shall be authorized to do so and receive related compensation upon registration by the limited lines travel insurance producer as provided in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection. (4) Travel insurance may be provided under an individual policy or under a group or master policy. (5)(4) As the insurer designee, the limited lines travel insurance producer shall be responsible for the acts of the travel retailer and authorized representative and shall use reasonable means to ensure compliance by the travel retailer with this subsection. (6)(5) The limited lines travel insurance producer and any travel retailer or authorized representative offering and disseminating travel insurance under the limited lines travel insurance producer's license shall be subject to the unfair trade practices provisions under Article 1 of Chapter 6 of this title and to the other provisions of this article relating to insurance producers.
(6)(A) The requirements of this subsection shall apply to travel insurance which covers any resident of this state; is sold, solicited, negotiated, or offered in this state; or for which policies and certificates are delivered or issued for delivery in this state; provided, however, that such requirements shall not apply to cancellation fee waivers and travel assistance services, except as expressly provided in this subsection. (B) All other applicable provisions of the state's insurance laws shall continue to apply to travel insurance except that the specific provisions of this subsection shall supersede any general provisions of law that would otherwise be applicable to travel insurance. (7) Any person licensed in a major line of authority as an insurance producer shall be authorized to sell, solicit, and negotiate travel insurance. A property and casualty insurance producer shall not be required to become appointed by an insurer in order to sell, solicit, or negotiate travel insurance. (8)(A) Each travel insurer shall pay the tax levied by Code Section 33-8-4 with respect to travel insurance premiums paid by any of the following:
(i) An individual primary policyholder who is a resident of this state; (ii) A primary certificate holder who is a resident of this state who elects coverage under a group travel insurance policy; or (iii) A blanket travel insurance policyholder that is a resident in or has its principal place of business or the principal place of business of an affiliate or subsidiary that has purchased blanket travel insurance in this state for eligible blanket group members, subject to any apportionment rules which apply to the insurer across multiple taxing jurisdictions or that permits the insurer to allocate premiums on an apportioned basis in a reasonable and equitable manner in such jurisdictions. (B) Each travel insurer shall: (i) Document the state of residence or principal place of business of the policyholder or certificate holder, as described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and

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(ii) Report as premiums only the amount allocable to travel insurance and shall not report any amounts received for travel assistance services or cancellation fee waivers. (9) A travel protection plan may be offered for one price for the combined features that the travel protection plan offers in this state if: (A) The travel protection plan clearly discloses to the consumer at or prior to the time of purchase that it includes travel insurance, travel assistance services, and cancellation fee waivers, as applicable, and provides information and an opportunity at or prior to the time of purchase for the consumer to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each; and (B) The fulfillment materials: (i) Describe and delineate the travel insurance, travel assistance services, and cancellation fee waivers in the travel protection plan; and (ii) Include the travel insurance disclosures and the contact information for persons providing travel assistance services and cancellation fee waivers, as applicable. (10)(A) Offering or selling a travel insurance policy that could never result in payment of any claims for any insured under the policy is considered an unfair trade practice under Chapter 6 of this title. (B)(i) All documents provided to consumers prior to the purchase of travel insurance, including but not limited to sales materials, advertising materials, and marketing materials, shall be consistent with the travel insurance policy itself, which shall include but not be limited to respective forms, endorsements, policies, rate filings, and certificates of insurance. (ii) For travel insurance policies or certificates that contain preexisting condition exclusions, information and an opportunity to learn more about the preexisting condition exclusions shall be provided at some point prior to the time of purchase and in the coverage's fulfillment materials. (iii) The fulfillment materials and the information described in division (f)(2)(c)(i) of this Code section shall be provided to a policyholder or primary certificate holder as soon as practicable following the purchase of a travel protection plan. Unless the insured has either started a covered trip or filed a claim under the travel insurance coverage, a policyholder or primary certificate holder may cancel a policy or certificate for a full refund of the travel protection plan price from the date of purchase of a travel protection plan until at least:
(I) Fifteen days following the date of delivery of the travel protection plan's fulfillment materials by postal mail; or (II) Ten days following the date of delivery of the travel protection plan's fulfillment materials by means other than postal mail. For the purposes of this division, the term 'delivery' means handing fulfillment materials to the policyholder or primary certificate holder or sending fulfillment materials by postal mail or electronically to the policyholder or primary certificate holder.

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(iv) Each company shall disclose in the policy documentation and fulfillment materials whether the travel insurance is primary or secondary to other applicable coverage. (v) If travel insurance is marketed directly to a consumer through an insurer's website or by others through an aggregator site, it shall not be considered an unfair trade practice or other violation of law if an accurate summary or short description of coverage is provided on the website, so long as the consumer has electronic access to the full provisions of the policy. (C) A person offering, soliciting, or negotiating travel insurance or travel protection plans on an individual or group basis shall not do so by using negative option or opt out that would require a consumer to take an affirmative action to deselect coverage such as unchecking a box on an electronic form when the consumer purchases a trip. (D) It shall be considered an unfair trade practice to market blanket travel insurance coverage as being free. (E) If a consumer's destination jurisdiction requires insurance coverage, it shall not be considered an unfair trade practice to require such consumer to choose between the following options as a condition of purchasing a trip or travel package: (i) Purchasing the coverage required by the destination jurisdiction through the travel retailer or limited lines travel insurance producer supplying the trip or travel package; or (ii) Agreeing to obtain and provide proof of coverage that meets the destination jurisdiction's requirements prior to departure. (11)(A) Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, a person shall not act or represent itself as a travel administrator for travel insurance in this state unless such person: (i) Is a licensed property and casualty insurance producer in this state for activities permitted under such producer's license; (ii) Holds a valid managing general agent (M.A.) license in this state; or (iii) Holds a valid third-party administrator (TA) license in this state. (B) A travel administrator and its employees shall be exempt from the licensing requirements provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-4, relating to adjuster licensing, for travel insurance that such travel administrator and its employees administer. (C) An insurer is responsible for the acts of a travel administrator administering travel insurance underwritten by the insurer and ensuring that the travel administrator maintains all books and records relevant to the insurer to be made available by the travel administrator to the Commissioner upon request. (12)(A) Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, travel insurance shall be classified and filed for purposes of rates and forms as marine and transportation insurance; provided, however, that travel insurance that provides coverage for sickness, accident, disability, or death occurring during travel, either exclusively or in conjunction with related coverages of emergency evacuation or repatriation of remains, or incidental limited property and casualty benefits, such as

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baggage or trip cancellation, may be filed by an authorized insurer under either an accident and health line of insurance or as marine and transportation insurance. (B) Travel insurance may be in the form of an individual, group, or blanket policy. (C) Eligibility and underwriting standards for travel insurance may be developed and provided based on travel protection plans designed for individual or identified marketing or distribution channels, provided that those standards also meet the state's underwriting standards for marine and transportation insurance. (13) The Commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this subsection."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C E Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 10.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1252. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Gilligan of the 24th and Silcox of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 24, 2020, as Meningococcal B Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1253. By Representatives Caldwell of the 20th, Singleton of the 71st, Cantrell of the 22nd, Bonner of the 72nd, Yearta of the 152nd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rugby ATL for its inaugural season and contributions to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 1254. By Representative Caldwell of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Samuel Verniero; and for other purposes.

HR 1255. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th, Kelley of the 16th, Trammell of the 132nd, Welch of the 110th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9-15, 2020, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1256. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oconee County's Teachers of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1257. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, England of the 116th, Trammell of the 132nd and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's eight food banks and recognizing March 5, 2020, as Georgia Food Bank Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1258. By Representative Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Crystal Kendall for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1259. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brianna Upton on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.
HR 1260. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Summer Chen on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.
HR 1261. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vani Arora on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.
HR 1262. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Darshleen Kaur on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.
HR 1263. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Siya Kalra on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.
HR 1264. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juliana Moya on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.

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HR 1265. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabrielle Paterson on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.
HR 1266. By Representative Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julianna Arms on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Eighteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

401 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 25, 2020

Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Clerk:

During the voting period for HB 820 on February 24th, I was in the Legislative Counsel Office working on a bill.

I would like to record my vote as YEA for HB 820. If possible, I ask that the journal reflect as such.

Sincerely,

/s/ Ed Setzler House of Representatives District 35

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr

Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner

Hogan E Holcomb
Holland Holly Holmes

McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B

E Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton

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Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis E Dempsey

Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley E Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson E Hill Hitchens

Hopson Houston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S E Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick E Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin

Moore, C E Morris, G
Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish E Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich E Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

E Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre
E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Howard of the 124th, Martin of the 49th, Thomas of the 56th, and Williams of the 168th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Jeremy Abernathy, Noonday Missionary Baptist Church, Marietta, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 997. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Frye of the 118th and Bonner of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that students other than nonimmigrant aliens as defined in federal law shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes subject to certain conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 998. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Buckner of the 137th, Corbett of the 174th, McCall of the 33rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to change the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; to revise the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence; to amend Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, so as to revise the implied consent warning; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 999. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, McCall of the 33rd and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state holidays and observances, so as to designate a Pure Bred Dog Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1000. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 116th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Braselton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1001. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Burnough of the 77th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-324.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to video monitoring cameras in classrooms providing special education services, requirements, evaluations, and funding, so as to provide for the placement of video monitoring cameras in classrooms providing special education services to students who qualify for such services under certain eligibility categories; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1002. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
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 of, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to add Georgia income tax paid by an individual to Georgia taxable net income to the extent such tax was deducted in determining federal taxable income; to provide for related matters;

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to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1003. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1004. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation and exemptions regarding income taxes, so as to provide for income tax credits for higher education for the Fort Gordon Cyber Security and Information Technology Innovation Corridor and the Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1005. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Holmes of the 129th and Washburn of the 141st:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forsyth to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1006. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Schofield of the 60th and Bruce of the 61st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the selection of the chief judge of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1007. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Boddie of the 62nd, Carpenter of the 4th, Pirkle of the 155th, Frye of the 118th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require volunteer coaches with youth athletic associations to undergo training to reduce the likelihood of injuries to youth athletes engaged in high risk athletics; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide a defense from liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1008. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to factory built buildings and dwelling units, so as to revise the definition of residential industrial building; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1009. By Representatives Smith of the 41st, Carpenter of the 4th, Wilkerson of the 38th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2A of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal assistive mobility devices, so as to prohibit clinging to vehicles; to prohibit passengers from riding on such devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 1010. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Clark of the 108th, Carter of the 92nd, Hugley of the 136th, Hopson of the 153rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-201 of the O.C.G.A., Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, education, and employment, respectively, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, and general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles historically associated with race; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1011. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Harrell of the 106th, Smyre of the 135th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-58 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Natural Resources and its Division of Historic Preservation and historic preservation grant program, so as to provide for and revise definitions; to revise certain provisions regarding eligibility of historic property for funding under such program; to provide for cooperation between private property owners and nonprofit organizations regarding historic preservation grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1012. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th and Harrell of the 106th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to disallow and recapture any tax credit earned, claimed, transferred, or sold by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company that violates state or federal child labor laws or rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 1246. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION urging legislative and elected officials to support public policy that serves the interests and needs of all Georgians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 1247. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor as an official technology innovation corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HR 1248. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Thomas of the 56th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Hugley of the 136th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality Among African Americans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1249. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Robichaux of the 48th, Holland of the 54th, Clark of the 108th, Moore of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1250. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect sound barriers for the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1251. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Momtahan of the 17th and Ridley of the 6th:

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A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a two-thirds' approval vote of the House of Representatives in order to begin impeachment proceedings against a sitting president; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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

HB 987 HB 989 HB 991 HB 993 HB 995 HR 1237 HR 1239 SB 315

HB 988 HB 990 HB 992 HB 994 HB 996 HR 1238 HR 1240 SB 322

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 942 HB 965 HB 975

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 943 HB 967 HB 976

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 463 HB 870 HB 900

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 113 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 838 Do Pass

HB 787 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 859 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 18th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

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Modified Open Rule

HB 819

Motor vehicles; veterans' license to any person who is a United States citizen and resident of this state who served in the military for an ally of the United States during a time of war or other conflict; authorize issuance (MotV-Hitchens-161st)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 664

Georgia Judicial Retirement System; membership for certain persons employed in certain full time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; require (Substitute) (Ret-Fleming-121st)

Structured Rule

HB 715 HB 779 HB 846

Revenue and taxation; gross receipts as a criterion for classifying businesses and practitioners for purposes of calculating the occupation tax levied by local governments; eliminate (W&M-Blackmon-146th) Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; revise distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments (Substitute) (W&M-Blackmon-146th) Revenue and taxation; interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Corbett-174th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

HB 942. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th and Barr of the 103rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flowery Branch to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and

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limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 943. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Oakwood to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 965. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Metze of the 55th and Jackson of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, so as to require review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 967. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4443) and an Act approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3956), so as to provide that the sheriff of Muscogee County shall be the ex officio marshal of said court; to consolidate said marshal's office into the said sheriff's department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 975. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Madison County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older in addition to existing senior exemptions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 976. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Bulloch County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz

Y Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox

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E Ballinger Y Barr
Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Mitchell Momtahan
Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich E Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

Representative Smith of the 133rd asked unanimous consent that HB 967 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

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SB 123. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Kirk of the 13th, Orrock of the 36th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to eliminate the coal ash surcharge imposed by host local governments regarding municipal solid waste disposal facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 302. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to provide for independent economic analyses to be procured by the Office of Planning and Budget for certain tax benefits upon request by the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee; to provide a short title; to provide for limits; to provide for summaries to be attached to related fiscal notes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 310. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Gooch of the 51st, Martin of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of certain professions; to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 319. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rivers and river basins relative to dam safety, so as to prohibit the building of inhabitable structures in the inundation zone of a Category II dam without prior certification from an

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engineer of record; to provide for an engineer of record to perform and certify a breach analysis where inhabitable structures already exist in the inundation zone of a Category II dam; to provide for filing of the certified breach analysis; to provide for the development of building standards for inhabitable structures in the inundation zone of a Category II dam; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 341. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; to provide definitions; to provide for training and qualifications; to provide for immunities and powers of arrest; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 359. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Strickland of the 17th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an all-payer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 123. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Kirk of the 13th, Orrock of the 36th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to eliminate the coal ash surcharge imposed by host local governments regarding municipal solid waste disposal facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 302. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to provide for independent economic analyses to be procured by the Office of Planning and Budget for certain tax benefits upon request by the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee; to provide a short title; to provide for limits; to provide for summaries to be attached to related fiscal notes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SB 310. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Gooch of the 51st, Martin of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of certain professions; to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 319. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rivers and river basins relative to dam safety, so as to prohibit the building of inhabitable structures in the inundation zone of a Category II dam without prior certification from an engineer of record; to provide for an engineer of record to perform and certify a breach analysis where inhabitable structures already exist in the inundation zone of a Category II dam; to provide for filing of the certified breach analysis;

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to provide for the development of building standards for inhabitable structures in the inundation zone of a Category II dam; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 341. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; to provide definitions; to provide for training and qualifications; to provide for immunities and powers of arrest; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 359. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Strickland of the 17th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an all-payer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Gaines of the 117th et al., Carpenter of the 4th, Benton of the 31st, Kirby of the 114th et al., Kelley of the 16th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Silcox of the 52nd, Bennett of the 94th et al., Corbett of the 174th et al., Clark of the 108th, Williams of the 145th, Nelson of the 125th, Dickerson of the 113th et al., Schofield of the 60th, Kausche of the 50th, Williams of the 37th, and Hutchinson of the 107th.

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Pursuant to HR 1063, the House congratulated the Dublin Fighting Irish for winning the 2019-2020 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship.
Pursuant to HR 1132, the House recognized and commended Pearl Whitlock upon the grand occasion of her 50th anniversary as an educator.
Pursuant to HR 1182, the House recognized February 25, 2020, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol in recognition of the university's 125th anniversary.
Pursuant to HR 1056, the House recognized February 25, 2020, as Georgia Life Sciences Day at the state capitol and commended Georgia Bio.
Pursuant to HR 916, the House recognized and commended Max Bacon.
Pursuant to HR 1101, the House Congratulated the Bleckley County High School girls tennis team for winning the 2019 Class AA State Tennis Championship.
Pursuant to HR 1102, the House congratulated the Bleckley County High School girls cross country team for winning the 2019 Class AA State Cross Country Championship.
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 819. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Park of the 101st, Williams of the 168th, Glanton of the 75th, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to authorize the issuance of veterans' licenses to any person who is a United States citizen and resident of this state who served in the military for an ally of the United States during a time of war or other conflict; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Bonner of the 72nd and Hitchens of the 161st offer the following amendment:
Amend HB 819 (LC 39 2465) by replacing lines 27 through 30 with the following: (1) Veterans who were are residents of Georgia at the time of enlistment or commissioning and are residents at the time of application for the license, or who have been residents of Georgia for at least two years immediately preceding the date of

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application for the license, and who served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or on active

By replacing lines 40 and 41 with the following: application for the license and who served on active duty

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall
McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich E Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 779. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Frye of the 118th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise the distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise the distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, is amended by revising paragraph (c)(3)(C) of Code Section 48-5C-1, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, as follows:
"(C) As to the proceeds remaining after the distribution provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, with regard to the proceeds associated with and collected on motor vehicle titles for motor vehicles registered in the incorporated areas of the county, the tag agent of the county shall within 20 days following the end of each calendar month allocate such proceeds by the municipality from which the proceeds were derived and then, for each such municipality, distribute 28 23 percent of such proceeds to the county governing authority and 23 28 percent of such proceeds to the governing authority of such municipality, and the remaining 49 percent of such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district; provided, however, that, if there is an independent school district in such municipality, then such 23 percent of such proceeds shall be distributed to the county governing authority and 34 percent of such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of such municipality and the remaining 49 43 percent of such

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proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the independent school district."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall
McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen E Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes E Rich E Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 664. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Trammell of the 132nd, Kelley of the 16th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to require membership in the system for certain persons employed in certain full-time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; to provide for an election for such current employees; to provide for transfer of funds; to require payment of actuarial costs; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for membership in the system for certain persons employed in certain full-time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; to provide for an election for such current employees; to provide for transfer of funds; to provide for payment of actuarial costs; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for earnable monthly compensation for purposes of contributions and benefit amounts; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-23-43.1. (a) On and after July 1, 2020, each individual employed pursuant to Code Section 28-43 in a full-time position requiring admission to and good standing with the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment shall become a member of this retirement system; provided, however, that each individual so employed as of June 30, 2020, who is not

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already a member of this retirement system shall remain a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia unless he or she elects to become a member of this retirement system on or before June 30, 2021, notifies the board of such election, and pays to the retirement system the remaining amount necessary to pay for the full actuarial cost to the retirement system associated with his or her transfer of service. Upon such election and payment, such an individual shall become a member of this retirement system, the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia shall transfer to this retirement system all employer and employee contributions paid by or on behalf of him or her together with regular interest thereon, and he or she shall receive service in this retirement system toward vesting only in the full amount of the service he or she rendered as an employee while he or she was a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and for which credit was allowable in such system. (b) This Code section shall only apply to or affect individuals who are employed on or after July 1, 2020, pursuant to Code Section 28-4-3 in a full-time position requiring admission to and good standing with the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment. Members of this retirement system who are so employed shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to solicitors-general of the state courts, except as otherwise specifically provided by this chapter. For the purposes of this retirement system, for each such member, his or her earnable monthly compensation shall be the full rate of regular monthly compensation paid from state funds to such member employee for his or her full working time."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 47-23-100, relating to salary defined, by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (3), replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (4), and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) For any member who is a member of the retirement system for whom the provisions of Code Section 47-23-43.1 are applicable, his or her average earnable monthly compensation."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2020, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye E Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight
LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall
McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen E Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes E Rich E Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser E Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 715. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Powell of the 171st and Harrell of the 106th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to eliminate gross receipts as a criterion for classifying businesses and practitioners for purposes of calculating the occupation tax levied by local governments; to remove inapplicable references; to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to remove provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for new construction, renovation, and other construction projects; to remove provisions authorizing alternative occupation tax rates for practitioners of certain professions and occupations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Corbett of the 174th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 846. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th, Kelley of the 16th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to make an election related repayment of certain final refund amounts being made over a period of time; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide 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.
Representative Jackson of the 64th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 1006. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Schofield of the 60th and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the selection of the chief judge of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1270. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Welch of the 110th, Holly of the 111th, Rutledge of the 109th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending June Wood; and for other purposes.
HR 1271. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Dickey of the 140th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION supporting economic, cultural, security, and educational cooperation with Hungary and recognizing February 8, 2020, as Hungary Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1272. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Carpenter of the 4th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Gambill of the 15th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2020, as Georgia HOPE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1273. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1274. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Jasperse of the 11th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Gordon Central High School Performing Arts; and for other purposes.
HR 1275. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Wiedower of the 119th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Anna Trantham; and for other purposes.
HR 1276. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th, Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd and Singleton of the 71st:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christeen Snell, MLS, on her outstanding service as the library director for the Fayette County Public Library; and for other purposes.
HR 1277. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Kelley of the 16th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elizabeth Carlock Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1278. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Efstration of the 104th, Williams of the 168th, Smyre of the 135th and Boddie of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Beauty Poole Baldwin, Georgia's first black school superintendent; and for other purposes.
HR 1279. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Nix of the 69th, Dickey of the 140th, Erwin of the 28th and Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Nineteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J E Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley E Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson

E Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb
E Holland Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M
E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall
E McClain

McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C E Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

E Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox
E Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V
E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Dukes of the 154th, Holly of the 111th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jones of the 91st, Lopez Romero of the

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99th, McLaurin of the 51st, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Singleton of the 71st, Smyre of the 135th, Thomas of the 56th, and Thomas of the 39th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Martin Turner, Executive Pastor, Southeast Community Church, Kingsland, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1013. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Gardner of the 57th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williams of the 37th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to establish the PeachCare for Adults Program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission of federal waiver requests; to provide

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for requirements; to provide for providers; to provide for administration of the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1014. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Dickey of the 140th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 42 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to downtown development authorities, so as to remove a provision providing perpetual existence to such authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1015. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 70th, Jones of the 25th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry, so as to provide for the inclusion of building products in construction on the registry; to revise definitions; to allow participants in the registry to voluntarily record the utilization of carbon sequestration; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for certified third-party organizations to measure the amount of carbon sequestered from building materials that sequester carbon dioxide; to require the State Forestry Commission to publish a list of certified organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1016. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Atkinson County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4771), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3808), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1017. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th, Corbett of the 174th and Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making payments, and appeal, so as to revise when dependents qualify for a payment of indemnification for death under the Georgia State Indemnification Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1018. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Lumsden of the 12th and Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Support Our Troops, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1019. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th and Metze of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3910), so as to provide that the offices of mayor and councilmember are part time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1020. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Barton of the 5th, Gullett of the 19th and others:
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conditions for reinstatement for such suspended licenses; to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require submission of a business plan for operation of such programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1021. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Driver's Education Commission, so as to increase the additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances under "Joshua's Law"; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1022. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Stephens of the 164th, Pruett of the 149th and Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to revise procedures for the initiation of dispossessory actions; to require a demand by the owner and a tenant's opportunity to cure; to provide for notice and service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1023. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Smith of the 41st, Gardner of the 57th, Clark of the 108th and Trammell of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to provide for a fee waiver for students who serve full time or part time as graduate teaching or research assistants at units of the University System of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1024. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Hatchett of the 150th, Jones of the 47th, Stephens of the 164th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to provide for freestanding emergency departments under the certificate of need program; to provide an exemption from certificate of need requirements for certain inpatient beds for behavioral health patients and for freestanding emergency departments in rural counties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1025. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Reeves of the 34th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Parsons of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4062), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1026. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Knight of the 130th, Jasperse of the 11th and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-499 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selection of REACH scholars, so as to revise the number of REACH scholars to be designated by participating school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1027. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Frye of the 118th, Stephens of the 164th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide for requirements relating to rebates

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received from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain activity; to provide for transparency; to prohibit public disclosure of certain information relating to rebates; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1028. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th and Metze of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, so as to require review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1029. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1030. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for the sitting chief judge of the magistrate court to serve out his or her term of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1267. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Dickey of the 140th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 90th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Van Peavy and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1268. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Boddie of the 62nd, Thomas of the 56th, Robichaux of the 48th, Howard of the 124th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Emma Darnell and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1269. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st, Erwin of the 28th, Benton of the 31st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Local Law Enforcement Retirement; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

HR 1280. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Gambill of the 15th, Dickerson of the 113th and Dickey of the 140th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Childhood Lead Exposure; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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

HB 997 HB 999 HB 1001 HB 1003 HB 1005 HB 1007 HB 1009 HB 1011 HR 1246 HR 1248 HR 1250 SB 123 SB 310 SB 341

HB 998 HB 1000 HB 1002 HB 1004 HB 1006 HB 1008 HB 1010 HB 1012 HR 1247 HR 1249 HR 1251 SB 302 SB 319 SB 359

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Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 894 HB 928 HB 966

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 897 Do Pass HB 937 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 899 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 972 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1093 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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HB 578 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 932 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 719 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 987 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 968 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 969 Do Pass HB 1003 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 486 HB 752 HB 816

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 721 SB 47 SB 262

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 26 Do Pass SB 176 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

Representative Belton of the 112th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HR 929 Do Pass HR 933 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Belton of the 112th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 19th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

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HB 521 HB 799 HB 893

Professions and businesses; temporary licenses for dentists licensed in other states to provide dental care to indigent populations in this state; authorize (Substitute)(H&HS-Gaines-117th) Motor vehicles; prohibition regarding eligibility of certain violators to receive early reinstatement of their driver's licenses and limited driving permits; repeal (JudyNC-Blackmon-146th) Special Insurance Fraud Fund; frequency of assessments; reduce (Ins-Gambill-15th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 294. By Senators Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to permit the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 303. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jones of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Unterman of the 45th, Martin of the 9th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for greater transparency of prices for nonemergency health care services; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the disclosure of certain pricing information through insurer websites to allow consumers to compare

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prices; to provide that insurers may use third parties to comply with such requirements; to provide for certain notice requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 308. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to remove certain redundant processes regarding unattended vessels in public waters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 342. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 and Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minimum requirements for local fire departments and general provisions relative to firefighter standards and training, respectively, so as to provide for procedures for organization, issuance and revocation of certificates of compliance, requirements, and training and standards of fire departments and volunteer fire departments; to establish the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; to amend Code Section 45-9-101 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to the temporary disability compensation program, so as to revise a definition; for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 352. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Harper of the 7th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-20C-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online provider directories, so as to provide for certain coverage requirements concerning providers that become

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out-of-network during a plan year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 294. By Senators Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to permit the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 303. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jones of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Unterman of the 45th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for greater transparency of prices for nonemergency health care services; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the disclosure of certain pricing information through insurer websites to allow consumers to compare prices; to provide that insurers may use third parties to comply with such requirements; to provide for certain notice requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
SB 308. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to remove certain redundant processes regarding unattended vessels in public waters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 342. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 and Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minimum requirements for local fire departments and general provisions relative to firefighter standards and training, respectively, so as to provide for procedures for organization, issuance and revocation of certificates of compliance, requirements, and training and standards of fire departments and volunteer fire departments; to establish the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; to amend Code Section 45-9-101 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to the temporary disability compensation program, so as to revise a definition; for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 352. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Harper of the 7th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-20C-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online provider directories, so as to provide for certain coverage requirements concerning providers that become out-of-network during a plan year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Pursuant to HR 1031, the House congratulated Hebron Christian Academy's volleyball team for winning the 2019-2020 GHSA Class A/AA Private State Volleyball Championship.

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Pursuant to HR 1018, the House commended J. Alvin Wilbanks, CEO and superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 1170 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Honorable Harold D. Melton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was called to order by the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan.
The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.
The Honorable Harold D. Melton appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the Joint Session.
Senator Miller of the 49th moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.
The President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, announced the Joint Session dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Pursuant to HR 926, the House recognized Dr. Heike Fuller for her achievements in promoting diplomatic relations between the State of Georgia, the Southeast region of the United States of America, and the Federal Republic of Germany.
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 799. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Sainz of the 180th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Corbett of the 174th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license for being in control of a moving vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance or marijuana, so as to repeal a prohibition regarding the eligibility of certain violators to receive early reinstatement of their driver's licenses and limited driving permits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis E Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott E Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen
Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley
Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

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

HB 521. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Pruett of the 149th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of

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dentistry, so as to authorize temporary licenses for dentists licensed in other states to provide dental care to indigent populations in this state; to provide for notice; to provide for length of validity of temporary licenses; to provide for application; to provide for specified dental care; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to authorize temporary, limited licenses for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in good standing in other states to provide free dental care to low-income patients in this state on a volunteer basis; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for applications; to provide for background checks; to provide for direct supervision; to provide for notice by the hosting entity; to provide for length of validity of licenses; to provide for liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-11-53. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Charitable dental event' means a board approved charitable dental clinic or board approved continuing education course for dentists or dental hygienists provided by a hosting entity meeting the requirements of this Code section in which all dental procedures and treatment are provided to low-income patients at no cost to the patients. (2) 'Hosting entity' means:
(A) Any dental education school approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; (B) A nonprofit dental or dental hygiene association or organization; or (C) A for profit dental continuing education organization. A hosting entity must be registered and authorized to conduct business in Georgia. (3) 'Low-income' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 31-8-192. (4) 'Unrestricted' means that no restrictions have been placed on the applicant's license by any state dental board, no sanctions or disciplinary actions have been imposed by

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any state dental board on the applicant, and the applicant is not under probation or suspension by any state dental board. (b) The board may issue in its discretion a temporary, limited license to allow a qualifying, non-Georgia licensed dentist or dental hygienist to engage in the lawful practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in Georgia on a volunteer basis under the direct supervision of a Georgia licensed dentist, provided that such treatment is rendered at charitable dental events. (c) In issuing such licenses, the board shall observe the following criteria: (1) Dentists and dental hygienists practicing under this license shall only treat lowincome patients; (2) Dentists and dental hygienists practicing under this license shall only treat lowincome patients at:
(A) Free and charitable dental events; (B) Dental clinics located at sites approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; or (C) A private dental office owned by a Georgia licensed dentist in good standing with the board; and (3) The qualifying dentist or dental hygienist shall: (A) Possess an unrestricted licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in any licensing jurisdiction in the United States and be in good standing with said licensing jurisdiction;
(B)(i) Be retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene and not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and, prior to retirement, maintained an unrestricted license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in good standing with the applicant's licensing jurisdiction; or (ii) Possess a license issued by the board pursuant to Code Section 43-11-42; and (C) Have been issued a license by a licensing jurisdiction following the successful completion of a clinical licensing examination. (d) A dentist or dental hygienist shall submit an application for a temporary, limited license to the board at least 30 calendar days prior to the date on which the dentist or dental hygienist seeks to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state pursuant to this Code section and shall pay the applicable licensing fee to the board. The board shall not require the passage of a jurisprudence examination on the laws of this state and rules and regulations as they relate to the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in this state, nor shall it require the applicant to submit a statement from a physician attesting to the applicant's physical and mental capacity. The following documents shall be submitted with the application: (1) Proof of good standing with the dentist's or dental hygienist's professional licensing board or, in the case of a retired dentist or dental hygienist, the date on which the dentist or dental hygienist surrendered his or her license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene and a sworn affidavit certifying that his or her license was in good standing on the date he or she surrendered the license; (2) Proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification;

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(3) A National Practitioner Data Bank report dated within four months of the submission date of the application; provided, however, that this shall not apply to applicants who graduated from dental school or dental hygiene school within the previous six months; (4) Proof of current dental malpractice insurance and all coverage limits, if applicable; (5) A certifying statement from the hosting entity of the charitable dental event that all dental procedures shall be performed on a free and uncompensated basis to low-income patients; and (6) A statement from the applicant expressly agreeing that any violations of Georgia law and applicable board rules and regulations while engaging in the lawful practice of dentistry or dental hygiene under a license issued pursuant to this Code section shall be reported to that dentist's or dental hygienist's professional licensing board in his or her jurisdiction for enforcement and the imposition of sanctions as determined by such board. (e) Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute consent for performance of a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including but not limited to classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of a background check. (f)(1) Dentists or dental hygienists holding a license issued pursuant to this Code section shall be authorized to practice dentistry or dental hygiene at charitable dental events under the direct supervision of at least one Georgia licensed dentist in good standing who possesses an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in this state. However, no such Georgia licensed dentist shall be allowed to supervise more than four non-Georgia licensed dentists or four non-Georgia licensed dental hygienists at a charitable dental event pursuant to this Code section. (2) Under no circumstances shall any dentists holding a license issued pursuant to this Code section be allowed to authorize the performance of dental hygiene functions under general supervision pursuant to Code Section 43-11-74. (3) Licenses issued pursuant to this Code section shall be valid for no more than five consecutive calendar days during a charitable dental event; provided, however, that a license issued under this Code section to a dentist who also holds a dental faculty license in good standing issued pursuant to Code Section 43-11-42 shall be valid for no more than five nonconsecutive days. (4) Dentists or dental hygienists holding a license issued pursuant to this Code section shall be prohibited from applying for another license pursuant to this Code section for a period of six months from the expiration date of the previous license issued by the board pursuant to this Code section. (5) If unforeseen circumstances beyond the reasonable control of a licensee under this Code section prevents the licensee from participating in the charitable dental event, the board shall have the authority to alter or amend the dates for which the license shall be

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valid, provided that the license holder files a written petition to the board no more than seven calendar days prior to the date of the subsequent charitable dental event. (g) At least 60 calendar days prior to the date of the charitable dental event, the hosting entity shall submit to the board: (1) The name and business address of the hosting entity; (2) Proof that the hosting entity is authorized to conduct business in the State of Georgia; (3) Proof of the hosting entity's liability coverage, if applicable; (4) Proof of the board's approval of the charitable dental event; (5) The name, business address, and license number of each Georgia licensed dentist supervising the licensees of the charitable dental event pursuant to this Code section; (6) The name and business address of the Georgia licensed dentist or dental clinic responsible for providing follow-up care to patients no less than 30 calendar days after the date of the charitable dental event, and the name and business address of the supervising Georgia licensed dentist, dental clinic, or hosting entity responsible for maintaining patient records as prescribed by the board. Such information shall also be provided in writing to all patients receiving dental treatment at the charitable dental event; and (7) Proof that the supervising dentist, dental clinic, or hosting entity possesses the applicable permits required pursuant to Code Section 43-11-21 if conscious sedation is to be administered or Code Section 43-11-21.1 if general anesthesia is to be administered to patients at the charitable dental event. (h)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing dentistry or dental hygiene under and in compliance with licenses issued pursuant to this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by Code Section 51-1-29.1. (2) The liability of persons practicing dentistry or dental hygiene pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with licenses issued pursuant to this Code section shall be governed by the provisions of such article. (i) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section."

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz

Y Davis E Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox

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E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dickey Dollar
Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott E Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen
Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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

HB 893. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Taylor of the 173rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Williamson of the 115th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Special Insurance Fraud Fund, so as to reduce the frequency of assessments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis E Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott E Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

Representative Blackmon of the 146th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:

HB 715. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Powell of the 171st and Harrell of the 106th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and

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occupation taxes, so as to eliminate gross receipts as a criterion for classifying businesses and practitioners for purposes of calculating the occupation tax levied by local governments; to remove inapplicable references; to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to remove provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for new construction, renovation, and other construction projects; to remove provisions authorizing alternative occupation tax rates for practitioners of certain professions and occupations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Martin of the 49th, McLeod of the 105th, Dubnik of the 29th, Taylor of the 173rd, Bennett of the 94th, Hutchinson of the 107th, and Stovall of the 74th.
Representative Schofield of the 60th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Industry and Labor:
HB 1010. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Clark of the 108th, Carter of the 92nd, Hugley of the 136th, Hopson of the 153rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-201 of the O.C.G.A., Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, education, and employment, respectively, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, and general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles historically associated with race; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 1284. By Representatives Gilligan of the 24th, Morris of the 26th, Jones of the 25th, Taylor of the 173rd, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Savannah Granito; and for other purposes.
HR 1285. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Tanner of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Coach William "Bill" Ensley Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1286. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Petrea of the 166th, Dempsey of the 13th, Silcox of the 52nd and Hawkins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Public Health Day at the state capitol and commending the efforts of the Department of Public Health and district health directors for their past, present, and future work on behalf of Georgia's citizens; and for other purposes.
HR 1287. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Carolyn C. Carlisle; and for other purposes.
HR 1288. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pino Wells Davis for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1289. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Tommie Lee Benjamin; and for other purposes.
HR 1290. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Valerie Allen Thompson; and for other purposes.
HR 1291. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend David G. Spiece; and for other purposes.
HR 1292. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Richard Allen; and for other purposes.
HR 1293. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Singleton of the 71st, Bazemore of the 63rd and Jackson of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION commending Bloom Our Youth, a licensed child welfare agency; and for other purposes.
HR 1294. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Cannon of the 58th, Allen of the 40th, Carpenter of the 4th and Nguyen of the 89th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Giving Kitchen for receiving the 2019 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award for its work to support and empower food service workers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1295. By Representative Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victoria Collins; and for other purposes.
HR 1296. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Alexander of the 66th and Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2020, as Awesome Girls Day at the state capitol and celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Awesome Girl Awards and Regina Sunshine Robinson Global Network's Awesome Girl Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1297. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Sharper of the 177th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.
HR 1298. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Hutchinson of the 107th, McLeod of the 105th, Kennard of the 102nd, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson for her outstanding service and contributions to the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.
HR 1299. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Holcomb of the 81st, Nguyen of the 89th, Kausche of the 50th, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of Georgia's Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and recognizing February 24, 2020, as Georgia Asian American Lobby Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative Tarvin of the 2nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Interstate Cooperation has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1240 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tarvin of the 2nd
Chairman
Representative Dunahoo of the 30th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Properties has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1094 Do Pass HR 1167 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dunahoo of the 30th
Vice-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, February 27, 2020

Twentieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carpenter E Carson E Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett Davis E Dempsey

Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo E Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Gravley E Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson E Hill Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb E Holland
Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks

Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield E Scoggins Scott E Setzler Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky E Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Fleming of the 121st, Howard of the 124th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kirby of the 114th, Morris of the 156th, and Thomas of the 56th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Johnny H. Flakes, III, Fourth Street Baptist Church of Columbus, Columbus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1031. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Erwin of the 28th, McLaurin of the 51st, Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for changing any rate, charge, classification, or service and recovery of financing costs, so as to prohibit the recovery of certain financing costs of the construction of nuclear generation plants from public schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1032. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for permits to operate certain health care related institutions, so as to provide that certain facilities that perform medical procedures only in non-sterile procedure rooms that are exempt from certificate of need requirements or are not required to obtain a certificate of need are not subject to certain requirements relating to their physical plant under certificate of need laws; to provide that such facilities cannot be denied a permit based on not meeting a certificate of need requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1033. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Reeves of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 378), so as to change the salary of the executive assistant to the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1034. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to provide civil penalties for violations of provisions related to employment of minors; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to appoint administrative adjudicators to hear and decide appeals for such violations; to provide for collection of delinquent penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.

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HB 1035. By Representative Martin of the 49th:
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 repeal sunset provisions regarding certain tax exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1036. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd, Setzler of the 35th, Harrell of the 106th, Welch of the 110th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act," so as to provide for the disposition of certain forfeited assets; to repeal the requirement for certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1037. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Stephens of the 164th, Silcox of the 52nd, Williams of the 168th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Working Group on Creative Arts & Entertainment who reports to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1038. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Silcox of the 52nd, Jones of the 25th, Paris of the 142nd, Barr of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to provide a new exception to the two-year assessment freeze; to require production of certain documents regarding appeals related to commercial real estate; to repeal procedures related to payment of tax bills during appeals; to limit awards of attorney's fees; to exclude certain parcels

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from evaluation; to provide for valuation methods; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1039. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Rhodes of the 120th, LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th and Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to provide additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1040. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Fleming of the 121st, Hawkins of the 27th, Gravley of the 67th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to revise the total maximum fee that shall be collected when pay-only probation is imposed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1041. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Bonner of the 72nd and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to provide that the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; to revise the criminal penalty; to provide for a civil penalty under certain circumstances; to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to instructional materials and content, so as to provide oversight by the State Board of Education in prescribing preventive measures for distribution of harmful materials to minors; preventive measures and establish a review committee, and minimum standards for filtering content of online materials that are harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1042. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Fannin County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1043. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fannin County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4355), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4629), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1044. By Representative Carson of the 46th:
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 repeal a sunset provision regarding a tax exemption for noncommercial written materials of certain nonprofit organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1045. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-8-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the funding of services, or reduction of ad valorem taxes, in unincorporated areas of counties and powers and duties of governing authority, so as to include flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for which certain proceeds from county taxes shall be used; to provide that funding for flood risk reduction shall be derived

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specifically from premium taxes; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1046. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Williams of the 145th, Hugley of the 136th, Beverly of the 143rd and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petroleum products, so as to provide for assistance to individuals with disabilities at self-service gasoline stations; to provide for requirements for assistance; to provide for signage on gasoline pumps with information relating to the assistance; to provide for violations and fines; to provide for enforcement; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1047. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reformation, modification, division, consolidation, and termination of trusts, so as to revise certain requirements for modifying or terminating a noncharitable irrevocable trust; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1048. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th and Metze of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to home rule powers, so as to revise provisions relating to compensation and benefits for employees and members of governing authorities; to provide for elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1049. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Parsons of the 44th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gullett of the 19th, Holmes of the 129th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 38 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs and state government, respectively, so as to facilitate the sharing of information and reporting of cyber attacks; to require governmental agencies and utilities to report any cyber attacks to the director of emergency management and homeland security; to provide for the director to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for proceedings related to cybersecurity to be held in executive session; to provide for certain information, data, and reports related to cybersecurity and cyber attacks to be exempt from public disclosure and inspection; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1050. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Carson of the 46th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, so as to extend association protections to certain persons receiving insurance coverage from health maintenance organization subscriber contracts or health care corporation plans; to provide for applicability; to provide for modernization and updates; to provide for revisions to the assessment formula on long-term care insurance written by impaired or insolvent insurers; to provide for the recoupment of assessments on certain members through a surcharge on premiums as approved by the Commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1051. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Arabi; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for pending matters; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1052. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Harrell of the 106th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exemption from state and local sales and use taxes for the sale or use of equipment used in the business of providing communications services; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate annual cap for refunded amounts and pro rata refunds if such cap is exceeded; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1053. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Thomas of the 39th, Fleming of the 121st, Harrell of the 106th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for the crime of cyberbullying; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1054. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Silcox of the 52nd and Martin of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to revise provisions relating to newborn screening for various disorders; to create the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations to the department when a new disorder is added to the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel; to provide for requests for appropriations to cover new disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1281. By Representative Tanner of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION dedicating Thunder Road; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1282. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Cooper of the 43rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Trammell of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Evaluating, Simplifying, and Eliminating Duplication of Regulatory Requirements for Mental Health and Social Services Providers; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

HR 1283. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th, Bonner of the 72nd, Pullin of the 131st and Singleton of the 71st:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Randy Valimont and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 1013 HB 1015 HB 1017 HB 1019 HB 1021 HB 1023 HB 1025 HB 1027 HB 1029 HR 1267 HR 1269 SB 294 SB 308 SB 342

HB 1014 HB 1016 HB 1018 HB 1020 HB 1022 HB 1024 HB 1026 HB 1028 HB 1030 HR 1268 HR 1280 SB 303 SB 340 SB 352

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 914 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 134 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 913 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Vice-Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 20th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 838 HB 861

Law enforcement officers and agencies; Office of Public Safety Officer Support; change the name (PS&HS-Hitchens-161st) Motor vehicles; commercial carriers; amend certain definitions (MotV-Wiedower-119th)

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 808

Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; revise a definition (Substitute)(Trans-Momtahan-17th)

Structured Rule

HB 378 HB 846

Revenue and taxation; collection and remittance of excise taxes on rental motor vehicles by marketplace facilitators that are dealers that facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles; require (Substitute)(W&M-Williamson-115th) Revenue and taxation; interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Corbett-174th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 43 1586S)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:

SB 399. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 826. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Meigs in Thomas County, Georgia, and Mitchell County, Georgia, approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3695), so as to provide for elections and terms of office; to eliminate one council post in the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 875. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Collins of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Carroll County Water Authority, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2861), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2368), an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2655), an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3606), and an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4380), so as to increase the annual compensation cap for authority members; to revise certain definitions; to bring antiquated provisions related to revenue bonds in line with current state revenue bond laws; to increase the maximum allowable interest rate on revenue bonds issued by the authority; to authorize certain out-of-state transactions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 889. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Toombs County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for monies received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 923. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the board of education of Clinch County, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3943), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 924. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, so as to update the procedures for filling vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 944. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of selecting the members of the Board of Education of Miller County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4084), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of education by qualified electors within their respective districts; to provide for election districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 945. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners in and for Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019, (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3799), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners by qualified electors within their respective districts; to provide for election districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 399. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Stephens of the 164th, Clark of the 108th, Hatchett of the 150th et al., McClain of the 100th, Cheokas of the 138th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Trammell of the 132nd et al., Nelson of the 125th, Evans of the 83rd, Williams of the 148th, Kennard of the 102nd, and Mathiak of the 73rd.
Pursuant to HR 915, the House honored the life and memory of Almond Turner.
Pursuant to HR 986, the House commended the Yoruba Tribe and recognized February 6, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the state capitol.
Pursuant to HR 1201, the House honored Ed McBrayer for his 29 years of service at the Path Foundation and celebrated the 20 year anniversary of the DeKalb County Master Trail Plan.
Pursuant to HR 1096, the House recognized and commended Laura Ross, the American School Counselor Association's 2020 School Counselor of the Year.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism:
HB 244. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Harrell of the 106th, Smyre of the 135th, Parsons of the 44th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 838. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lott of the 122nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Gravley of the 67th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton E Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby
Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers
Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

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

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House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 509
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 27, 2020
Clerk of the House Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Reilly,
Please be advised that I was unable to vote on HB 838 on February 27th 2020 and would like for my vote to reflect as "Y".
Regards,
/s/ Donna McLeod Representative Donna McLeod District 105
HB 846. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th, Kelley of the 16th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to make an election related repayment of certain final refund amounts being made over a period of time; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide 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:
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To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to make an election related repayment of certain final refund amounts being made over a period of time; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code Section 48-2-35, relating to refunds of taxes and fees, as follows:
"(a) A taxpayer shall be refunded any and all taxes or fees which are determined to have been erroneously or illegally assessed and collected from such taxpayer under the laws of this state, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily, and shall be refunded interest, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, on the amount of the taxes or fees from the date of payment of the tax or fee to the commissioner at an annual rate equal to the bank prime loan rate as posted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in statistical release H. 15 or any publication that may supersede it, plus 3 percent, to accrue monthly. Such annual interest rate shall be determined for each calendar year based on the first weekly posting of statistical release H. 15 on or after January 1 of each calendar year. For the purposes of this Code section, any period of less than one month shall be considered to be one month. Refunds shall be drawn from the treasury on warrants of the Governor issued upon itemized requisitions showing in each instance the person to whom the refund is to be made, the amount of the refund, and the reason for the refund."
"(2)(A) Within 30 business days following the department's receipt of a refund claim of local significance, the department shall notify each affected political subdivision's political subdivision designee that a refund claim of local significance to the political subdivision has been received and shall furnish the taxpayer with a copy of such notification. Such notification shall include the date the refund claim of local significance was filed, the amount in the claim for refund for which the political subdivision itself would be responsible if the request is granted, and a copy of the confidentiality provisions in Code Section 48-2-15 and this Code section. (B) After the department has completed an audit of the claim for refund and determined a final refund amount, the department shall supplement the above notice by transmitting to the political subdivision designee the final refund amount for which the political subdivision is responsible.

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(i) In lieu of a single payment of the final refund amount to the taxpayer, an affected political subdivision may elect for the final refund amount, including applicable interest, to be repaid by the department to the taxpayer over a time period less than or equal to the total duration of the periods subject to the claim for refund. Any such election must be made by the political subdivision, in a manner prescribed by the department, within 30 days of the date the department notifies the political subdivision of the final refund amount for which the political subdivision is responsible. (ii) When an election is made pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph, the department shall make payment of the total final refund amount, which shall include amounts for both state and local sales and use taxes, to the taxpayer in monthly installments due on or before the fifteenth day of each calendar month during repayment period. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance during such repayment period pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-2-35.1, relating to refunds of sales and use taxes, as follows:
"(a)(1) If a certificate or exemption determination letter issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase tangible personal property or taxable services without the payment of sales and use tax has not been obtained and used prior to purchasing such tangible personal property or taxable services, a refund of sales and use taxes shall be made to such purchaser without interest. (2) For refunds of overpayments of state and local sales and use taxes made pursuant to a direct payment permit issued in accordance with Code Section 48-8-49.1, interest shall be paid on the overpaid amount of the taxes or fees pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 48-2-35, and subject to the provisions of Code Section 50-13A-19.1; provided, however, that interest shall begin to accrue on the overpaid amount of taxes or fees from the date an amended return or refund claim claiming a refund is filed."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-2-40, relating to rate of interest on past due taxes, as follows:
"48-2-40. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, taxes owed the state or any local taxing jurisdiction shall bear interest at an annual rate equal to the bank prime loan rate as posted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in statistical release H. 15 or any publication that may supersede it, plus 3 percent, to accrue monthly. Such annual interest rate shall be determined for each calendar year based on the first weekly posting of statistical release H. 15 on or after January 1 of each calendar year. Interest shall begin to accrue from the date the tax is due until the date the tax is paid. For the purposes of this Code section, any period of less than one month shall be considered to be one month. This Code section shall also apply to alcoholic beverage taxes."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-49.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Direct payment permit' means a license that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes imposed by this chapter. (2) 'Qualified taxpayer' means a taxpayer that:
(A) Purchased more than $2 million of tangible personal property in the 12 months prior to application, purchased an annual average amount exceeding $2 million of tangible personal property during the 36 months prior to application, or met a lower purchase threshold prescribed the department; and (B) Was classified under the previous year's federal income tax return under any industry classification code, as determined by the commissioner, that would facilitate and expedite the collection of the taxes imposed by this chapter or would be equivalent to one of the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as such existed on January 1, 2017:
(i) National Industry Code 517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers; (ii) National Industry Code 517210 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite); (iii) National Industry Code 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications; (iv) NAICS Industry Code 48111 - Scheduled Air Transportation; (v) NAICS Industry Code 48211 - Rail Transportation; (vi) Industry Group Code 4841 - General Freight Trucking; (vii) Economic Sector Code 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction; (viii) Economic Sector Code 22 - Utilities; or (ix) Economic Sector Codes 31-33 - Manufacturing. (b) The department shall establish and maintain a direct pay reporting program for the purpose of enabling qualified taxpayers to pay directly to the department taxes that are imposed by this chapter on the qualified taxpayers; provided, however, that such program shall exclude taxation on the following: (1) Purchases of fuels subject to prepaid local tax as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2; (2) Purchases of meals, beverages, or tobacco; (3) Purchases of local telephone services, transportation of persons, or lodging accommodations and ancillary charges associated with lodging accommodations; (4) Purchases to places of amusement, entertainment, or athletic events; admissions to displays or exhibitions; participation in games or sports; or charges for the use of amusement devices; or (5) Rental charges for periods of 31 days or less for motor vehicles required to be titled in this state.

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(c) The commissioner shall not require a qualified taxpayer to waive interest on refunds made in accordance with Code Section 48-2-35 as a condition for obtaining a direct pay permit. (d) The department shall, at a minimum, provide for the following by rule or regulation:
(1) Certain attestations to be made by a qualified taxpayer in its application for a direct pay permit; (2) Responsibilities and duties for holders of direct pay permits; (3) Transferability or nontransferability of direct pay permits; (4) Expiration and renewal of direct pay permits; and (5) Revocation of direct pay permits."
SECTION 5. (a) This act shall become effective on July 1, 2020. (b) The interest rates provided in Sections 1 and 3 of this Act shall apply to interest accruing on or after July 1, 2020. (c) The revisions to paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code section 48-2-35 in Section 1 of this Act shall apply to notices for final refund amounts received by a political subdivision on or after July 1, 2020.
SECTION 6. 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 Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to elect to repay certain final refund amounts for refunds of local significance due to overpayments by a taxpayer through a direct pay permit over a period of time; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code Section 48-2-35, relating to refunds of taxes and fees, as follows:

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"(a) A taxpayer shall be refunded any and all taxes or fees which are determined to have been erroneously or illegally assessed and collected from such taxpayer under the laws of this state, whether paid voluntarily or involuntarily, and shall be refunded interest, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, on the amount of the taxes or fees from the date of payment of the tax or fee to the commissioner at an annual rate equal to the bank prime loan rate as posted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in statistical release H. 15 or any publication that may supersede it, plus 3 percent, to accrue monthly. Such annual interest rate shall be determined for each calendar year based on the first weekly posting of statistical release H. 15 on or after January 1 of each calendar year. For the purposes of this Code section, any period of less than one month shall be considered to be one month. Refunds shall be drawn from the treasury on warrants of the Governor issued upon itemized requisitions showing in each instance the person to whom the refund is to be made, the amount of the refund, and the reason for the refund."
"(2)(A) Within 30 business days following the department's receipt of a refund claim of local significance, the department shall notify each affected political subdivision's political subdivision designee that a refund claim of local significance to the political subdivision has been received and shall furnish the taxpayer with a copy of such notification. Such notification shall include the date the refund claim of local significance was filed, the amount in the claim for refund for which the political subdivision itself would be responsible if the request is granted, and a copy of the confidentiality provisions in Code Section 48-2-15 and this Code section. (B) After the department has completed an audit of the claim for refund and determined a final refund amount, the department shall supplement the above notice by transmitting to the political subdivision designee the final refund amount for which the political subdivision is responsible.
(C)(i) With respect to a final refund amount due to a taxpayer that made an overpayment of taxes or fees pursuant to a direct pay permit issued in accordance with Code Section 48-8-49.1, in lieu of a single payment of the final refund amount to the taxpayer, an affected political subdivision may elect for the final refund amount, including applicable interest, to be repaid by the department to the taxpayer over a time period less than or equal to the total duration of the periods subject to the claim for refund. Any such election must be made by the political subdivision, in a manner prescribed by the department, within 30 days of the date the department notifies the political subdivision of the final refund amount for which the political subdivision is responsible. (ii) When an election is made pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph, the department shall make payment of the total final refund amount, which shall include amounts for both state and local sales and use taxes, to the taxpayer in monthly installments due on or before the fifteenth day of each calendar month during repayment period. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance during such repayment period pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section.

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(iii) The provisions of this subparagraph shall only apply to final refund amounts due from a political subdivision to a taxpayer that made an overpayment of taxes or fees pursuant to a direct pay permit issued in accordance with Code Section 48-849.1."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-2-35.1, relating to refunds of sales and use taxes, as follows:
"(a)(1) If a certificate or exemption determination letter issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase tangible personal property or taxable services without the payment of sales and use tax has not been obtained and used prior to purchasing such tangible personal property or taxable services, a refund of sales and use taxes shall be made to such purchaser without interest. (2) For refunds of overpayments of state and local sales and use taxes made pursuant to a direct payment permit issued in accordance with Code Section 48-8-49.1, interest shall be paid on the overpaid amount of the taxes or fees pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 48-2-35, and subject to the provisions of Code Section 50-13A-19.1; provided, however, that interest shall begin to accrue on the overpaid amount of taxes or fees from the date an amended return or refund claim claiming a refund is filed."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-2-40, relating to rate of interest on past due taxes, as follows:
"48-2-40. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, taxes owed the state or any local taxing jurisdiction shall bear interest at an annual rate equal to the bank prime loan rate as posted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in statistical release H. 15 or any publication that may supersede it, plus 3 percent, to accrue monthly. Such annual interest rate shall be determined for each calendar year based on the first weekly posting of statistical release H. 15 on or after January 1 of each calendar year. Interest shall begin to accrue from the date the tax is due until the date the tax is paid. For the purposes of this Code section, any period of less than one month shall be considered to be one month. This Code section shall also apply to alcoholic beverage taxes."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-49.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Direct payment permit' means a license that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes imposed by this chapter. (2) 'Qualified taxpayer' means a taxpayer that:

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(A) Purchased more than $2 million of tangible personal property in the 12 months prior to application, purchased an annual average amount exceeding $2 million of tangible personal property during the 36 months prior to application, or met a lower purchase threshold prescribed the department; and (B) Was classified under the previous year's federal income tax return under any industry classification code, as determined by the commissioner, that would facilitate and expedite the collection of the taxes imposed by this chapter or would be equivalent to one of the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as such existed on January 1, 2017:
(i) National Industry Code 517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers; (ii) National Industry Code 517210 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite); (iii) National Industry Code 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications; (iv) NAICS Industry Code 48111 - Scheduled Air Transportation; (v) NAICS Industry Code 48211 - Rail Transportation; (vi) Industry Group Code 4841 - General Freight Trucking; (vii) Economic Sector Code 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction; (viii) Economic Sector Code 22 - Utilities; or (ix) Economic Sector Codes 31-33 - Manufacturing. (b) The department shall establish and maintain a direct pay reporting program for the purpose of enabling qualified taxpayers to pay directly to the department taxes that are imposed by this chapter on the qualified taxpayers; provided, however, that such program shall exclude taxation on the following: (1) Purchases of fuels subject to prepaid local tax as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2; (2) Purchases of meals, beverages, or tobacco; (3) Purchases of local telephone services, transportation of persons, or lodging accommodations and ancillary charges associated with lodging accommodations; (4) Purchases to places of amusement, entertainment, or athletic events; admissions to displays or exhibitions; participation in games or sports; or charges for the use of amusement devices; or (5) Rental charges for periods of 31 days or less for motor vehicles required to be titled in this state. (c) The commissioner shall not require a qualified taxpayer to waive interest on refunds made in accordance with Code Section 48-2-35 as a condition for obtaining a direct pay permit. (d) The department shall, at a minimum, provide for the following by rule or regulation: (1) Certain attestations to be made by a qualified taxpayer in its application for a direct pay permit; (2) Responsibilities and duties for holders of direct pay permits; (3) Transferability or nontransferability of direct pay permits; (4) Expiration and renewal of direct pay permits; and (5) Revocation of direct pay permits."

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SECTION 5. (a) This act shall become effective on July 1, 2020. (b) The interest rates provided in Sections 1 and 3 of this Act shall apply to interest accruing on or after July 1, 2020. (c) The revisions to paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code section 48-2-35 in Section 1 of this Act shall apply to notices for final refund amounts received by a political subdivision on or after July 1, 2020.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton E Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Collins E Cooke

Y Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers E Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Hill Hitchens

Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 3.

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

HB 808. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Tanner of the 9th, Corbett of the 174th and Hatchett of the 150th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, is amended in Code Section 48-5C-1, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) 'Loaner vehicle' means a motor vehicle owned by a dealer which is withdrawn temporarily from dealer inventory for exclusive use as a courtesy vehicle loaned at no charge for a period not to exceed 30 45 days within a 366 day period to any one customer whose motor vehicle is being serviced by such dealer."

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague E Belton
Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton E Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers E Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 1.

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

The following communications were received:

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Yea on HB 838 HB 808 HB 846
Thanks, have a blessed day.
/s/ Sharon Beasley-Teague 65th
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HB 838: Representative Vernon Jones votes YES
HB 846: Representative Vernon Jones votes YES
HB 808: Representative Vernon Jones votes YES
Representative Wiedower of the 119th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 861. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Jones of the 47th, Gravley of the 67th, Gaines of the 117th, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to amend certain definitions relating to commercial carriers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 378. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to require the collection and remittance of excise taxes on rental motor vehicles by marketplace facilitators that are dealers that facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1305. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending the great achievements of Leadership ToccoaStephens County Inc. and recognizing February 27, 2020, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1306. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dipen Mehta upon receiving a 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1307. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Allatoona High School volleyball team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1308. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Martin of the 49th, Newton of the 123rd, Kelley of the 16th, Trammell of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 13, 2020, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1309. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Aryn Wright; and for other purposes.
HR 1310. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lucy Marous; and for other purposes.
HR 1311. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elise Fontanillas; and for other purposes.
HR 1312. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Annie Hankamer; and for other purposes.
HR 1313. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Abby Litman; and for other purposes.
HR 1314. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Georgia's nationally recognized Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program and the educators whose expertise prepares hundreds of thousands of Georgia students for college and the workforce each year; and for other purposes.
HR 1315. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Ralston of the 7th, Kelley of the 16th, Hatchett of the 150th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2019 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.
HR 1316. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Gordon of the 163rd, Jones of the 91st, Hopson of the 153rd and Marin of the 96th:

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A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Joseph Papotto; and for other purposes.
HR 1317. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Kennard of the 102nd, McLeod of the 105th, Gordon of the 163rd and Jones of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1318. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Gordon of the 163rd, Jones of the 91st, Hopson of the 153rd and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Savannah Strejcek; and for other purposes.
HR 1319. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Boy Scout Troop 933 for 100 years of scouting in Vidalia, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1320. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Coosa High School girls volleyball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 2A/A State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1321. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Smith of the 41st and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2020, as Black Male Educators Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1322. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2019-2020 Class A Boys Wrestling Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1323. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Bentley of the 139th, Mathis of the 144th, Pirkle of the 155th and Williams of the 37th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2019 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.
HR 1324. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Smyre of the 135th, Stovall of the 74th, Scott of the 76th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Eloise Scott Archibald for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
Representative Jones of the 25th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Human Relations & Aging and recommitted to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care:
HB 542. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Kelley of the 16th, Gravley of the 67th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to authorize health care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits through an exchange to meet their indigent and charity care requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Charity Care Exchange; to provide for contractual arrangements between health care facilities for the first two years; to provide for an annual report; to provide for creation of an oversight board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, February 28, 2020

Twenty-First Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly E Blackmon Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

E Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan
E Glanton Gravley
E Greene Gullett
E Gurtler E Harrell
Hatchett Hawkins E Henson E Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes E Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kennard Kirby LaHood LaRiccia Lott Lumsden Marin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Meeks Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea E Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett E Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson E Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Rogers of the 10th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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

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Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Bruce of the 61st, Burns of the 159th, Cannon of the 58th, Dukes of the 154th, Frye of the 118th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Jones of the 91st, Martin of the 49th, Mitchell of the 88th, Oliver of the 82nd, Smith of the 134th, Stephens of the 164th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Da'Henri R. Thurmond, St. Paul CME Church, Savannah, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1055. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other

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educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize home study students to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities in the student's resident public school system; to amend Code Section 20-2-690 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, so as to provide parents and guardians authority to execute documents for verification purposes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1056. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
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 expand sales and use taxation to encompass certain transactions of digital goods and services; to revise and 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.
HB 1057. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Fleming of the 121st, Erwin of the 28th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to authorize further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial byproducts by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1058. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd and Wilensky of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure, so as to revise the applicability of the state contracting certification that a boycott of Israel is not to be conducted by the other party; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 1059. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Tankersley of the 160th, Silcox of the 52nd, Taylor of the 173rd and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to revise eligibility for students; to revise the basis for calculating scholarship amounts; to require annual parent surveys and a complaint procedure for scholarship calculations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1060. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th, Newton of the 123rd, Petrea of the 166th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to prohibit certain licensed, certified, or registered professionals from engaging in certain acts upon minors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a penalty and private cause of action; to explicitly waive sovereign immunity, qualified immunity, and official immunity for such a private cause of action; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1061. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization, so as to authorize compensation to be paid from sales and use tax collections on a contingency basis with respect to services that assist the Department of Revenue in the identification of taxpayers that are noncompliant with sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1062. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Hogan of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, Burns of the 159th and Corbett of the 174th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to prohibit the location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility or any coal combustion residual landfill within a certain distance of a blackwater river wholly contained within the borders of this state and originating on the coastal plain, and which flows directly into the ocean; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to waste control; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to provide for conforming crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1063. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, Moore of the 95th, McLaurin of the 51st, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to prohibit the termination of enrollment in Medicaid of a dual enrollee unless a manual review is conducted verifying that the recipient is no longer eligible; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1064. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Schofield of the 60th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 20, and 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, education, and health, respectively, so as to revise and provide certain definitions regarding the sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes, tobacco, tobacco related objects, and vapor products to include vapor products that do not contain nicotine; to increase the age of individuals to which sales or distribution of such products and marijuana flavored products are prohibited; to allow for the enactment of more restrictive prohibitions on activities related to tobacco products; to amend the "Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005" to include electronic smoking devices; to change the short title of such Act and to make conforming changes to the penalty and other provisions related to such Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1065. By Representatives Smith of the 41st, Wilkerson of the 38th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Robichaux of the 48th and Nguyen of the 89th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-210 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual performance evaluation, so as to provide that a teacher who has accepted a certain number of consecutive school year contracts and who receives certain annual performance ratings shall be offered the opportunity to request a new evaluator for the following school year; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1066. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise a tax credit for new electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers; to specify eligible business enterprises; to provide for aggregate caps and sunset provisions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1067. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Holcomb of the 81st and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise a tax credit for electric vehicle chargers; to specify eligible business enterprises; to provide for aggregate caps and sunset provisions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1068. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parent and child relationship generally, so as to provide for equitable caregivers; to provide for standing and adjudication; to provide for a statutory form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HR 1300. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Jones of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Glynn County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Murray County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Murray County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HR 1301. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 134th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia General Assembly and the United States Corps of Engineers to perform additional environmental studies and evaluate the riverbanks of the Chattahoochee River above Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 1302. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Jones of the 53rd, Cooper of the 43rd, England of the 116th and Newton of the 123rd:

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A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Chronic Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

HR 1303. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Harrell of the 106th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Collection of Public Utility Ad Valorem Taxes; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 1304. By Representative Knight of the 130th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that qualified affordable building projects may be classified as a separate class of property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and different rates, methods, and assessment dates may be provided for such building projects; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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

HB 1031 HB 1033 HB 1035 HB 1037 HB 1039 HB 1041 HB 1043 HB 1045 HB 1047 HB 1049 HB 1051 HB 1053 HR 1281 HR 1283

HB 1032 HB 1034 HB 1036 HB 1038 HB 1040 HB 1042 HB 1044 HB 1046 HB 1048 HB 1050 HB 1052 HB 1054 HR 1282 SB 399

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 888 HB 946 HB 952

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 918 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 947 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman

Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 755 HB 855 HB 957

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 985 HB 1000 HB 1016 SB 304

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 990 Do Pass HB 1005 Do Pass HB 1019 Do Pass

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

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 104 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 488 HB 885 HB 941

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 576 HB 911 HB 984

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 66 HB 853 HB 877

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 336 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

Representative Harrell of the 106th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 815 Do Pass HB 882 Do Pass

HB 829 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 962 Do Pass, by Substitute

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 21st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 463 HB 859

Motor vehicles; issuance of a Class C driver's license to operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles; provide (MotV-Momtahan-17th) Motor vehicles; tinting of windows or windshields; provide maximum monetary penalty (Substitute)(PS&HS-Pirkle-155th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 555 HB 752
HB 842 HB 987

Criminal procedure; add public child welfare case manager to the people for whom arrest warrants may be issued only by certain judicial officers (Substitute)(JuvJ-Carpenter-4th) Professions and businesses; national background checks by FBI through Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; provide (Substitute) (RegI-Belton-112th) Gracie's Law; enact (Substitute)(Ins-Williams-145th) Health; additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

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HB 985. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Homer, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4033), so as to provide for election districts of the city council; to provide descriptions of such council districts; to provide for staggered terms of councilmembers; to provide for the manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for the continuation in office of the current mayor and members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 990. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for election dates; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to revise the powers of the mayor; to remove provisions related to the police court; to provide for a municipal court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1000. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 116th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Braselton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1005. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Holmes of the 129th and Washburn of the 141st:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forsyth to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-

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13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1016. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Atkinson County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4771), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3808), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1019. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th and Metze of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3910), so as to provide that the offices of mayor and councilmember are part time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 304. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for White County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie
Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Dempsey
Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser
Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson
Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:

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SB 316. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 320. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Robertson of the 29th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to provide a penalty for persons who are classified as sexually dangerous predators who fail to verify or update registration information as required by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 377. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Burke of the 11th, Mullis of the 53rd, Robertson of the 29th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspections, so as to reduce the number of required annual elevator inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 967. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4443) and an Act approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3956), so as to provide that the sheriff of Muscogee County shall be the ex officio marshal of said court; to consolidate said marshal's office into the said sheriff's department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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SB 316. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 320. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Robertson of the 29th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to provide a penalty for persons who are classified as sexually dangerous predators who fail to verify or update registration information as required by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 377. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Burke of the 11th, Mullis of the 53rd, Robertson of the 29th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspections, so as to reduce the number of required annual elevator inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Meeks of the 178th, Bentley of the 139th, Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Silcox of the 52nd, and Drenner of the 85th.
Pursuant to HR 1005, the House commended Assistant Chief Community Supervision Officer Travis Rucker on being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2019 Officer of the Year.

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Pursuant to HR 1121, the House congratulated the Thomas Jefferson Academy football team on becoming the 2019 GISA Football State Champions.
Pursuant to HR 1307, the House congratulated the Allatoona High School volleyball team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Volleyball Championship.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs:
HB 894. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Pirkle of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 987. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, LaHood of the 175th, Jones of the 47th, Petrea of the 166th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; to increase the maximum fines for violation by health care facilities; to provide for staffing, training, and financial stability requirements for certain personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for limited nursing services in assisted living communities; to provide for certification of memory care centers; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to rename the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 and Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act" and health, respectively, so as to provide additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; to prohibit retaliation against a person relating to a report that a disabled adult or elder person is in need of protective services or has been the victim of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; to increase the maximum fines for violation by health care facilities; to provide for staffing, training, and financial stability requirements for certain personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for limited nursing services in assisted living communities; to provide for certification of memory care centers; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to rename the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators; to require licensure of assisted living community administrators and certain personal care home administrators; to revise the composition of the board; to provide for the establishment of additional licensure criteria; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"30-5-4.1. No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against:
(1) Any person who makes a report pursuant to this chapter, who testifies in any judicial proceeding arising from the report, who provides protective services, who participates in an investigation, or who participates on an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team under the provisions of this chapter; or (2) Any disabled adult or elder person who is the subject of a report."
SECTION 2. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Code Section 31-2-4, relating to the Department of Community Health's powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, by revising paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (d), as follows:
"(9) Shall establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for licensure activities for institutions and other health care related entities required to be licensed, permitted, registered, certificated, or commissioned by the department pursuant to Chapter 7, 13, 23, or 44 of this title, Chapter 5 of Title 26, paragraph (8) of this subsection, or Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. Such schedules shall be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such licensure activities. Such fees may be annually adjusted by

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the department but shall not be increased by more than the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the proceeds from all fees imposed pursuant to this paragraph be used to support and improve the quality of licensing services provided by the department;
(10)(A) May accept the certification or accreditation of an entity or program by a certification or accreditation body, in accordance with specific standards, as evidence of compliance by the entity or program with the substantially equivalent departmental requirements for issuance or renewal of a permit or provisional permit, provided that such certification or accreditation is established prior to the issuance or renewal of such permits. The department may not require an additional departmental inspection of any entity or program whose certification or accreditation has been accepted by the department, except to the extent that such specific standards are less rigorous or less comprehensive than departmental requirements. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit either departmental inspections for violations of such standards or requirements or the revocation of or refusal to issue or renew permits, as authorized by applicable law, or for violation of any other applicable law or regulation pursuant thereto. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Entity or program' means an agency, center, facility, institution, community living arrangement, drug abuse treatment and education program, or entity subject to regulation by the department under Chapters 7, 13, 22, 23, and 44 of this title; Chapter 5 of Title 26; paragraph (8) of this subsection; and Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. (ii) 'Permit' means any license, permit, registration, certificate, or commission issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of the law cited in division (i) of this subparagraph;"
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-2-8, relating to actions by the Department of Community Health against certain applicants or licensees, by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (c) and subsection (e) as follows:
"(6)(A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, impose Impose a fine, not to exceed a total of $25,000.00, of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 per day for each violation of a law, rule, regulation, or formal order related to the initial or ongoing licensing of any agency, facility, institution, or entity, up to a total of $40,000.00; (B) Impose a mandatory fine of no less than $5,000.00 for a violation of a law, rule, regulation, or formal order related to the initial or ongoing licensing of long-term care facility which has caused the death of or serious physical harm to a resident in such facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'serious physical harm' means

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an injury which causes any significant impairment of the physical condition of the resident as determined by qualified medical personnel; (C) No except that no fine may be imposed pursuant to this paragraph against any nursing facility, nursing home, or intermediate care facility which is subject to intermediate sanctions under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396r(h)(2)(A), as amended, whether or not those sanctions are actually imposed; or" "(e) The department may deny a license or otherwise restrict a license for any applicant who has had a license denied, revoked, or suspended within one year of the date of an application or who has transferred ownership or governing authority of an agency, facility, institution, or entity subject to regulation by the department within one year of the date of a new application when such transfer was made in order to avert denial, revocation, or suspension of a license or to avert the payment of fines assessed by the department pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-3.2, relating to notice of cited deficiency and imposition of sanction, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A personal care home, assisted living community, nursing home, or intermediate care home licensed under this article shall give notice in the event that such facility has been cited by the department for any deficiency for which the facility has received notice of the imposition of any sanction available under federal or state laws or regulations, except where a plan of correction is the only sanction to be imposed."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12, relating to the licensure and regulation of personal care homes, as follows:
"31-7-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Direct care staff person' means any employee, facility volunteer, or contract staff who provides to residents:
(A) Any personal services, including but not limited to, medication administration or assistance, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; or (B) Any other limited nursing services, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12.2. (1)(2) 'Personal care home' means any dwelling, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food service, and one or more personal services for two or more adults who are not related to the owner or administrator by blood or marriage. This term shall not include host homes, as defined in paragraph (18) of subsection (b) of Code Section 37-1-20. (2)(3) 'Personal services' includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such

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as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Personal services shall not include medical, nursing, or health services; provided, however, that the department shall be authorized to grant a waiver of this provision in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.3 for the waiver of rules and regulations and in the same manner and only to the same extent as granted on or before June 30, 2011. (b) All personal care homes shall be licensed as provided for in Code Section 31-7-3, except that, in lieu of licensure, the department may require persons who operate personal care homes with two or three beds for nonfamily adults to comply with registration requirements delineated by the department. Such registration requirements within this category shall authorize the department to promulgate pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' reasonable standards to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of such personal care homes. (c) Upon the designation by the department and with the consent of county boards of health, such boards may act as agents to the department in performing inspections and other authorized functions regarding personal care homes licensed under this chapter. With approval of the department, county boards of health may establish inspection fees to defray part of the costs of inspections performed for the department. (d) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman, on that ombudsman's initiative or in response to complaints made by or on behalf of residents of a registered or licensed personal care home, may conduct investigations in matters within the ombudsman's powers and duties. (e) The department shall promulgate procedures to govern the waiver, variance, and exemption process related to personal care homes pursuant to Chapter 2 of this title. Such procedures shall include published, measurable criteria for the decision process, shall take into account the need for protection of public and individual health, care, and safety, and shall afford an opportunity for public input into the process. (f) On and after July 1, 2021, personal care homes with 25 or more beds shall be required to meet the following staffing and training requirements: (1) Ensure that each direct care staff person receives initial and annual training covering topics specified by the department to ensure a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of caring for elderly and disabled adults; and (2) Maintain a minimum on-site staffing ratio of one direct care staff person for every 15 residents during all waking hours and one direct care staff person for every 20 residents during all nonwaking hours; provided, however, that either such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents. (g) On and after July 1, 2021, personal care homes with 25 or more beds shall be required to meet the following financial stability requirements: (1) Upon initial application for licensure, provide a financial stability affidavit to the department from a certified public accountant affirming the applicant's ability to operate as a going concern for the next two years; (2) Provide a minimum of 60 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending bankruptcy or property eviction that may force discharge or

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relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight; and (3) Provide a minimum of 14 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending change of ownership that may force discharge or relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight. (h)(1) A personal care home with 25 or more beds which operates a memory care center in its facility may employ certified medication aides for the purpose of performing the technical aspects of the administration of certain medications in accordance with this subsection. Any such personal care home may utilize certified medication aides in its memory care center and anywhere in the same building in which the memory care center is located. A personal care home that employs one or more certified medication aides must have a safe medication and treatment administration system that meets all the requirements of this subsection. (2) A personal care home may not employ an individual as a medication aide unless such individual is listed in the medication aide registry established by the department pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (g) of Code Section 31-7-12.2 in good standing. An applicant for certification as a medication aide shall meet the qualifications contained in paragraph (3) of subsection (g) of Code Section 31-7-12.2. (3) A personal care home shall annually conduct a comprehensive clinical skills competency review of each medication aide employed by the personal care home. (4) A medication aide who meets the criteria established in this subsection shall be permitted to perform the following tasks in a personal care home in accordance with the written instructions of a physician:
(A) Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications; (B) Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and protocol; (C) Administer medication via a metered dose inhaler; (D) Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol; (E) Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema as ordered by a physician; (F) Assist residents in the supervision of self-administration of medication; and (G) Administer liquid morphine to a resident of the personal care home who is the patient of a licensed hospice, pursuant to a hospice physician's written order that contains specific instructions for indication, dosage, frequency, and route of administration, provided that the licensed hospice consents to the use and administration of liquid morphine as described in this subparagraph. The medication aide shall observe and document the resident's need for all 'as needed' (PRN) liquid morphine in such resident's record and such indications of need may include verbalizations of pain, groaning, grimacing, or restlessness. The initial dose of any liquid morphine administered pursuant to this subparagraph shall be administered and assessed by a licensed hospice health care professional to observe and address any adverse reactions to such medication. The personal care home shall ensure that any medication aides who will be administering liquid morphine to any hospice patients

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in such personal care home pursuant to this subparagraph receive adequate training from a licensed hospice on the safe and proper administration of liquid morphine prior to such administration and on an annual basis thereafter. The personal care home shall maintain documentation of all training provided and shall adhere to all security and storage requirements for liquid morphine required under state and federal law, including, but not limited to, any rules promulgated by the department. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the supply of liquid morphine on-site at the personal care home shall be limited to no more than 50 ml for each hospice patient in the personal care home and shall only be administered under limited circumstances when a licensed hospice health care professional is not otherwise available. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this subparagraph. (5) A medication aide shall record in the medication administration record all medications that such medication aide has personally administered to a resident of a personal care home and any refusal of a resident to take a medication. A medication aide shall observe a resident to whom medication has been administered and shall report any changes in the condition of such resident to the personal representative or legal surrogate of such resident. (6) All medication administered by a medication aide in accordance with this subsection shall be in unit or multidose packaging. (7) A personal care home that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform the following duties: (A) Perform a quarterly review of the drug regimen of each resident of the personal care home and report any irregularities to the personal care home administrator; (B) Remove for proper disposal any drugs that are expired, discontinued, in a deteriorated condition, or when the resident for whom such drugs were ordered is no longer a resident; (C) Establish or review policies and procedures for safe and effective drug therapy, distribution, use, and control; and (D) Monitor compliance with established policies and procedures for medication handling and storage. (8) A personal care home that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall ensure that each medication aide receives ongoing medication training as prescribed by the department. A registered professional nurse or licensed pharmacist shall conduct random medication administration observations on a quarterly basis and report any issues to the personal care home administrator."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to regulation and licensing of assisted living communities, by revising subsections (b) and (f) and by adding new subsections to read as follows:
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(1) 'Ambulatory' means the ability to move from place to place by walking, either unaided or aided by a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, or hand rails, or by propelling a wheelchair and to respond to an emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape with minimal human assistance using the normal means of egress. (2) 'Assisted living care' includes:
(A) Personal services, which includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; (B) The administration of medications by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section; and (C) The provision of assisted self-preservation in accordance with this Code section; and (D) The provision of limited nursing services. (3) 'Assisted living community' means a personal care home with a minimum of 25 beds that is licensed as an assisted living community pursuant to Code Section 31-7-3. (4) 'Assisted self-preservation' means the capacity of a resident to be evacuated from an assisted living community, to a designated point of safety and within an established period of time as determined by the Office office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Assisted self-preservation is a function of all of the following: (A) The condition of the individual; (B) The assistance that is available to be provided to the individual by the staff of the assisted living community; and (C) The construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, including whether such building meets the state fire safety requirements applicable to an existing health care occupancy. (5) 'Continuous medical or nursing care' means medical or nursing care required other than on a periodic basis or for a short-term illness. (6) 'Direct care staff person' means any employee, facility volunteer, or contract staff who provides to residents: (A) Any personal services, including but not limited to, medication administration or assistance, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; or (B) Any other limited nursing services. (7) 'Limited nursing services' means the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to determine the appropriate level of care for an individual; the performance of health maintenance activities, as defined in division (a)(9)(C)(ii) of Code Section 43-26-12; and the provision of any nursing care within the direct care staff person's scope of practice that can be completed within seven days or intermittently." "(f) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is in need of continuous medical or nursing care. Other than as permitted by a medication aide pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) of this Code section or for limited nursing

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services provided by a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse pursuant to subparagraph (b)(2)(D) of this Code section, medical, nursing, or health services required on a periodic basis, or for short-term illness, shall not be provided as services of an assisted living community. When such services are required, they shall be purchased by the resident or the resident's representative or legal surrogate, if any, from appropriate providers managed independently from the assisted living community. An assisted living community may assist in arranging for such services, but not in the provision of such services." "(j) On and after July 1, 2021, all assisted living communities shall be required to meet the following staffing and training requirements:
(1) Ensure that each direct care staff person in the assisted living community receives initial and annual training covering topics specified by the department to ensure a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of caring for elderly and disabled adults; and (2) Maintain the following minimum staffing requirements:
(A) A minimum on-site staffing ratio of one direct care staff person for every 15 residents during all waking hours and one direct care staff person for every 20 residents during all nonwaking hours; provided, however, that either such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents; (B) At least two on-site direct care staff persons at all times; and (C) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site, as follows:
(i) For assisted living communities with one to 30 residents, a minimum of eight hours per week; (ii) For assisted living communities with 31 to 60 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; (iii) For assisted living communities with 61 to 90 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or (iv) For assisted living communities with more than 90 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week. (k) On and after July 1, 2021, all assisted living communities shall be required to meet the following financial stability requirements: )1( Upon initial application for an assisted living community license, provide a financial stability affidavit from a certified public accountant affirming the applicant's ability to operate as a going concern for the next two years; (2) Provide a minimum of 60 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending bankruptcy or property eviction that may force discharge or relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight; and (3) Provide a minimum of 14 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending change of ownership that may force discharge or relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight."

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SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12.3, relating to adoption of rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2, as follows:
"31-7-12.3. The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2. Such Notwithstanding the provision of limited nursing services by assisted living communities, such rules and regulations shall establish meaningful distinctions between the levels of care provided by personal care homes, assisted living communities, and nursing homes but shall not curtail the scope or levels of services provided by personal care homes or nursing homes as of June 30, 2011; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall preclude the department from issuing waivers or variances to personal care homes of the rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Notwithstanding Code Section 31-7-12.2, the department shall not grant a waiver or variance unless:
(1) There are adequate standards affording protection for the health and safety of residents of the personal care home; (2) The resident of the personal care home provides a medical assessment conducted by a licensed health care professional who is unaffiliated with the personal care home which identifies the needs of the resident; and (3) The department finds that the personal care home can provide or arrange for the appropriate level of care for the resident."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 7, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-7-12.4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Alzheimer's' means having characteristics of Alzheimer's disease, a progressive and degenerative brain disease that causes impairment or change in memory, thinking, or behavior. (2) 'Assisted living community' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 317-12.2. (3) 'Certificate' means a certificate issued by the department pursuant to this Code section to operate a memory care center. (4) 'Dementia' means any disease from a class of degenerative brain disorders that cause impairment or changes in memory, thinking, or behavior that are progressive and irreversible. Such diseases include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia. (5) 'Direct care staff person' means any employee, facility volunteer, or contract staff who provides to residents:
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(B) Any other limited nursing services, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12.2. (6) 'Memory care center' means a freestanding or incorporated specialized unit within an assisted living community or personal care home that either: (A) Holds itself out as providing additional or specialized care to persons with diagnoses of probable Alzheimer's or other dementias or with cognitive deficits that may place the resident at risk; or (B) Charges higher rates for care for residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias than for care to other residents. (7) 'Personal care home' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-12. (b) On and after July 1, 2021, no assisted living community or personal care home shall operate a memory care center without first obtaining a certificate from the department. A certificate issued pursuant to this Code section shall not be assignable or transferable. In order to receive a certificate from the department to operate a memory care center, an applicant shall meet and be subject to the requirements contained in this Code section and in rules and regulations established by the department. (c)(1) A memory care center shall meet the following minimum staffing requirements: (A) One dementia trained direct care staff person for every 12 residents on-site at all times; provided, however, that such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents; (B) One registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified medication aide on-site at all times; (C) Two direct care staff persons on-site at all times; and (D) One registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site or available in the building at all times as follows:
(i) For memory care centers with one to 12 residents, a minimum of eight hours per week; (ii) For memory care centers with 13 to 30 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; (iii) For memory care centers with 31 to 40 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or (iv) For memory care centers with more than 40 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week. (2) A memory care center shall meet the following training requirements: (A) All staff, regardless of role, shall receive at least four hours of dementia-specific orientation within the first seven days of working in the center. Such orientation shall include: (i) Basic information about the nature, progression, and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias; (ii) Techniques for creating an environment that minimizes challenging behavior from residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (iii) Methods of identifying and minimizing safety risks to residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; and

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(iv) Techniques for successful communication with individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (B) All direct care staff personnel shall receive initial orientation training prior to caring for residents independently that, at a minimum, includes: (i) General training, to include:
(I) Development, updating, and implementation of comprehensive and individual service plans; (II) Skills for recognizing physical or cognitive changes in the resident that warrant seeking medical attention; (III) Residents' rights and identification of conduct constituting abuse, neglect, or exploitation; (IV) General infection control principles; (V) Emergency preparedness training; (VI) Emergency first aid; and (VII) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (ii) Specialized training in dementia care, to include: (I) The nature of Alzheimer's and other dementias; (II) The center's philosophy related to the care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (III) The center's policies and procedures related to care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (IV) Common behavior problems characteristic of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (V) Positive therapeutic interventions and activities; (VI) Skills for maintaining the safety of the resident; and (VII) The role of the family in caring for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (C) Direct care staff personnel shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of specialized training in dementia care prior to working independently with residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and a minimum of eight hours of such specialized training in dementia care annually thereafter; and (D) The memory care center shall maintain documentation reflecting course content, instructor qualifications, agenda, and attendance rosters for all training sessions provided. (d) The department shall establish such other requirements as deemed necessary to protect the well-being of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, requirements relating to: (1) Admission policies and procedures, assessment of residents, and development of written care plans; (2) Physical design, environment, and safety measures to accommodate and protect residents; and (3) Measures and protocols to address and prevent the elopement of residents, including appropriate safety devices and maintaining current photographs of residents.

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(e) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. (f) In accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 31-2-7, the department upon application or petition may, in its discretion, grant variances and waivers of the rules and regulations applicable to memory care centers."
SECTION 9. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising Chapter 27, relating to nursing home administrators, as follows:
"43-27-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Administrator' means a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of a long-term care facility. (2) 'Assisted living community' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 317-12.2. (3) 'Assisted living community administrator' means a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of an assisted living community. (1)(4) 'Board' means the State Board of Nursing Home Long-Term Care Facility Administrators. (5) 'Long-term care facility' means a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home. (2)(6) 'Nursing home' has the same meaning as prescribed by the Department of Community Health in the rules and regulations for nursing homes. (3)(7) 'Nursing home administrator' means a person who operates, manages, or supervises or is in charge of a nursing home. (8) 'Personal care home' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-12 which has 25 or more beds. (9) 'Personal care home administrator' means a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of a personal care home.
43-27-2. (a) There is created the State Board of Nursing Home Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, which, on and after July 1, 2020, shall consist of 13 nine members, none of whom may be employees of the United States government or of this state, and the commissioner of human services or his or her designee, who shall serve as ex officio member of the board, and the commissioner of community health or his or her designee, who shall serve as ex officio member of the board. The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, as follows:
(1) Three members who are nursing home administrators in this state, at least one of whom shall represent nonproprietary nursing homes; (2) Three members each of whom are either a personal care home administrator or an assisted living community administrator; provided, however, that on and after July 1, 2021, all successor members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be either a

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licensed personal care home administrator or a licensed assisted living community administrator; (3) Two members of the public at large who are not personal care home administrators, assisted living community administrators, or nursing home administrators or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or have any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever; and (4) One member who is a health care professional with at least a bachelor's degree, experience in elder care, and knowledge in dementia care and who is not a personal care home administrator, assisted living community administrator, or nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or has any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever; and (1) One member who is a licensed medical doctor in this state and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; (2) One member who is a registered nurse in this state and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; (3) One member who is an educator with a graduate degree and specializing in the field of gerontology and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; (4) Three members of the public at large who are not nursing home administrators or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home or have any connection with the nursing home industry whatsoever. Two of these three public, at-large positions shall be appointed from a list of three persons for each of these two positions submitted by the Board of Community Health. The Governor is vested with complete discretion in appointing the third member for one of these three public, at-large positions; (5) One member who is a hospital administrator in this state, who is the holder of a master's degree in hospital administration, and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; and (6) Six members, at least one of whom shall represent nonproprietary nursing homes, who are licensed nursing home administrators in this state. (b) The term for all members shall be three years from the date of appointment. A member may be removed as provided in Code Section 43-1-17, including removal for failing to attend three meetings in one calendar year. All vacancies shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired terms in accordance with the requirements for appointment to the vacant position.
43-27-3. The board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its membership and such other officers as it shall deem necessary and shall adopt rules and regulations to govern its proceedings. Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. The division director shall be the executive secretary of the board.

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43-27-4. The board shall have sole and exclusive authority to determine the qualifications, skill, and fitness of any person to serve as an administrator of a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home under this chapter; and the holder of a license under this chapter shall be deemed qualified to serve as the administrator of a such personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, as applicable.
43-27-5. (a) The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure; (2) To deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses to practice as a nursing home an administrator; (3) To initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter; (4) To initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations by a nursing home an administrator of the rules, regulations, or statutes of the Department of Community Health or the Department of Human Services, provided that the board shall investigate those violations only after revocation, limitation, or restriction of participation of the nursing home long-term care facility of which such individual is the administrator in the medical assistance program, if applicable, or the license issued by the Department of Community Health and make written findings as to the causes of the alleged violations; (5) To conduct hearings upon charges into alleged violations of this chapter; (6) To prepare or approve all examinations for licensure as a nursing home an administrator; (7) To develop, impose, and enforce standards which must be met by individuals in order to receive or maintain a license as a personal care home administrator, as an assisted living community administrator, and as a nursing home administrator; (8) To conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and administrators of nursing homes long-term care facilities and administrators of such long-term care facilities within the state for the purpose of improving the standards imposed for the licensing of such administrators; and (9) To adopt such rules and regulations as shall be reasonably necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this chapter. The board shall have the authority to establish, provide, or approve various education programs or courses for personal care home administrators, for assisted living community administrators, and for nursing home administrators and to prescribe rules and regulations requiring applicants for licenses as nursing home administrators to attend such programs or courses as a prerequisite to their being admitted to the examination or issued a license and requiring licensed nursing home administrators to attend such programs or courses as a prerequisite to their being issued any license renewal. (b) Nothing in this chapter or in the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter shall be construed to require an applicant for a license as a nursing home an administrator who is certified by a recognized church or religious denomination which teaches reliance on

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spiritual means alone for healing as having been approved to administer institutions certified by such church or denomination for the care and treatment of the sick in accordance with its teachings to demonstrate proficiency in any medical techniques or to meet any medical educational qualifications or medical standards not in accord with the remedial care and treatment provided in such institutions.
43-27-6. (a)(1) No person shall serve as a nursing home administrator until first obtaining a license from the board. (2) On and after July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as a personal care home administrator or an assisted living community administrator until first obtaining a license from the board; provided, however, that an individual hired as a personal care home administrator or assisted living community administrator shall have 60 days from the date of hire to obtain such licensure.
(b) The board shall issue licenses as nursing home administrators only to persons who: (1) Are at least 21 years of age; (2) Are of reputable and responsible character; (3) Reserved; (4)(3) Meet the standards and the criteria established by the board to evidence the applicant's qualifications by training and experience to operate a personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, provided that two years of experience working in a personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home shall be equivalent to one year of any academic education and training requirements established by the board; and such experience may be substituted without limitation for such education and training requirements; and (5)(4) Satisfactorily pass a written or oral examination, or both, approved by the board to determine the applicable qualifications of the applicant to operate a personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home.
43-27-7. (a) The board, in its discretion and otherwise subject to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board promulgated under this chapter prescribing the qualifications for a personal care home administrator license, an assisted living community administrator license, and a nursing home administrator license, may issue a license to a personal care home administrator, assisted living community administrator, or nursing home administrator who has been issued a license by the proper authorities of any state or issued a certificate of qualification by any national organization, upon payment of a fee to be fixed by the board and upon submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that such other state or national organization maintains a system and standard of qualifications and examinations for a personal care home administrator license, an assisted living community administrator license, or a nursing home administrator license or certificate which is substantially equivalent to those required in this state.

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(b) An applicant for licensure who meets the qualifications of subsection (a) of this Code section may be issued a provisional license by the board to practice as a personal care home administrator, assisted living community administrator, or nursing home administrator which shall be valid until the results of any examination required by the board and for which the applicant is scheduled to take are released. An applicant who has been issued a provisional license will be scheduled by the board to take the first available examination. If the applicant passes the examination, the provisional license shall be valid until the permanent license is issued. If the applicant fails to appear for the examination or if the applicant fails the examination, the provisional license shall become invalid immediately. The board may authorize the issuance of a second provisional license only to an applicant who provides just cause to the board as to why the applicant was unable to appear for the examination.
43-27-8. Each person licensed as a nursing home an administrator shall be required to pay a biennial license fee in an amount to be fixed by the board. Such license shall expire on the renewal date established by the division director and shall be renewable for two years upon payment of the biennial license fee. No license fee shall be required of any superintendent of a state hospital or facility during such time as the superintendent is acting or serving in the capacity as a nursing home administrator in a state institution and as an employee of the state.
43-27-9. The board may, for good cause shown and under such conditions as it may prescribe, restore a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked.
43-27-10. No provision of this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a municipality or county from fixing, charging, assessing, or collecting any license fee, registration fee, tax, or gross receipt tax on any profession covered by this chapter or upon any related profession or any one anyone engaged in any related profession governed by this chapter.
43-27-11. (a) Any person who acts or serves in the capacity of a nursing home administrator without holding a license as a nursing home administrator issued in accordance with this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who knowingly acts or serves in the capacity of a personal care home administrator or assisted living community administrator without holding an appropriate license as such, issued in accordance with this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(c) Any person not licensed under this chapter as a nursing home administrator who holds himself or herself out to be a licensed nursing home administrator or uses the initials N.H.A. after his or her name shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

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SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

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

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HB 842. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Jackson of the 128th, Mathis of the 144th, Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit providers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit health insurers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit providers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit health insurers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Gracie's Law."
SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds:
(1) A mental or physical disability does not diminish a person's right to health care; (2) The "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990," 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq., prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, yet many individuals with disabilities still experience discrimination in accessing critical health care services; (3) In other states nationwide, individuals with mental and physical disabilities have been denied life-saving organ transplants based on assumptions that their lives are less worthy, that they are incapable of complying with posttransplant medical requirements,

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or that they lack adequate support systems to ensure compliance with posttransplant medical requirements; (4) Although organ transplant centers must consider medical and psychosocial criteria when determining if a patient is suitable to receive an organ transplant, transplant centers that participate in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federally funded programs are required to use patient selection criteria that result in a fair and nondiscriminatory distribution of organs; and (5) Georgia residents in need of organ transplants are entitled to assurances that they will not encounter discrimination on the basis of a disability.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-1-24. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Anatomical gift' means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor's death for the purpose of transplantation or transfusion. (2) 'Auxiliary aids or services' means an aid or service that is used to provide information to an individual with a cognitive, developmental, intellectual, neurological, or physical disability and is available in a format or manner that allows the individual to better understand the information. An auxiliary aid or service may include:
(A) Qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to persons with hearing impairments; (B) Qualified readers, taped texts, texts in accessible electronic format, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to persons with visual impairments; or (C) Supported decision-making services, including:
(i) The use of a support individual to communicate information to the individual with a disability, ascertain the wishes of the individual, or assist the individual in making decisions; (ii) The disclosure of information to a legal guardian, authorized representative, or another individual designated by the individual with a disability for such purpose, as long as the disclosure is consistent with state and federal law, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. Section 1320d et seq. and any regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to implement such act; (iii) If an individual has a court-appointed guardian or other individual responsible for making medical decisions on behalf of the individual, any measures used to ensure that the individual is included in decisions involving the individual's health care and that medical decisions are in accord with the individual's own expressed interests; and (iv) Any other aid or service that is used to provide information in a format that is easily understandable and accessible to individuals with cognitive, neurological,

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developmental, or intellectual disabilities, including assistive communication technology. (3) 'Covered entity' means: (A) Any licensed provider of health care services, including licensed health care practitioners, hospitals, nursing facilities, laboratories, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, institutions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and such licensed individuals or facilities providing health care services to incarcerated persons with disabilities; and (B) Any entity responsible for matching anatomical gift donors to potential recipients. (4) 'Disability' has the same meaning as in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, at 42 U.S.C. Section 12102. (5) 'Organ transplant' means the transplantation or transfusion of a part of a human body into the body of another for the purpose of treating or curing a medical condition. (6) 'Qualified recipient' means an individual who has a disability and meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of an anatomical gift with or without any of the following: (A) Individuals or entities available to support and assist the individual with an anatomical gift or transplantation; (B) Auxiliary aids or services; or (C) Reasonable modifications to the policies, practices, or procedures of a covered entity, including modifications to allow for either or both of the following: (i) Communication with one or more individuals or entities available to support or assist with the recipient's care and medication after surgery or transplantation; or (ii) Consideration of support networks available to the individual, including family, friends, and home and community based services, including home and community based services funded through Medicaid, Medicare, another health plan in which the individual is enrolled, or any program or source of funding available to the individual, when determining whether the individual is able to comply with posttransplant medical requirements. (b)(1) The provisions of this Code section shall apply to all stages of the organ transplant process. (2) A covered entity shall not, solely on the basis of an individual's disability: (A) Consider the individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant; (B) Deny medical services or other services related to organ transplantation, including diagnostic services, evaluation, surgery, counseling, and postoperative treatment and services; (C) Refuse to refer the individual to a transplant center or other related specialist for the purpose of being evaluated for or receiving an organ transplant; (D) Refuse to place a qualified recipient on an organ transplant waiting list;

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(E) Place a qualified recipient on an organ transplant waiting list at a lower priority position than the position at which the individual would have been placed if the individual did not have a disability; or (F) Refuse insurance coverage for any procedure associated with being evaluated for or receiving an anatomical gift or organ transplant, including posttransplantation and posttransfusion care. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, a covered entity may take an individual's disability into account when making treatment or coverage recommendations or decisions, solely to the extent that the disability has been found by a physician, following an individualized evaluation of the individual, to be medically significant to the provision of the anatomical gift. (4) If an individual has the necessary support system to assist the individual in complying with posttransplant medical requirements, a covered entity may not consider the individual's inability to independently comply with posttransplant medical requirements to be medically significant for the purposes of paragraph (3) of this subsection. (5) A covered entity must make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices, or procedures to allow individuals with disabilities access to transplantation related services, including diagnostic services, surgery, coverage, postoperative treatment, and counseling, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of such services. (6) A covered entity must take steps necessary to ensure that an individual with a disability is not denied medical services or other services related to organ transplantation, including diagnostic services, surgery, postoperative treatment, or counseling, due to the absence of auxiliary aids or services, unless the covered entity demonstrates that taking the steps would fundamentally alter the nature of the medical services or other services related to organ transplantation or would result in an undue burden for the covered entity. (7) Nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to require a covered entity to make a referral or recommendation for or perform a medically inappropriate organ transplant. (8) A covered entity shall comply with the requirements of Titles II and Ill of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, at 42 U.S.C. Section 12102. (c)(1) Whenever it appears that a covered entity has violated or is violating any of the provisions of this Code section, the affected individual may commence a civil action for injunctive and other equitable relief against the covered entity for purposes of enforcing compliance with this Code section. The action may be brought in the superior court for the county where the affected individual resides or resided or was denied the organ transplant or referral. (2) In an action brought under this Code section, the court must give priority on its docket and expedited review, and may grant injunctive or other equitable relief, including: (A) Requiring auxiliary aids or services to be made available for a qualified recipient;

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(B) Requiring the modification of a policy, practice, or procedure of a covered entity; or (C) Requiring facilities be made readily accessible to and usable by a qualified recipient. (3) Nothing in this Code section is intended to limit or replace available remedies under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or any other applicable law. (4) This Code section does not create a right to compensatory or punitive damages against a covered entity."
SECTION 4. Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.27. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Attending health care provider' means the attending physician and any other person administering health care services at the time of reference who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to administer health care services in the ordinary course of business or the practice of a profession, including any person employed by or acting for any such authorized person. (2) 'Covered person' means a policyholder, subscriber, enrollee, member, or individual covered by a health benefit plan. (3) 'Health benefit plan' means a policy, contract, certificate, or agreement entered into, offered, or issued by a health insurance issuer to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care services. The term 'health benefit plan' shall not include a plan providing coverage for only excepted benefits as specified in Section 2791(c) of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C.A. Section 300gg91(c) and short-term policies that have a term of less than 12 months. (4) 'Health insurance issuer' means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, that contracts or offers to contract to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care services, including through a health benefit plan as defined in this subsection, and shall include a sickness and accident insurance company, a health maintenance organization, a preferred provider organization, or any similar entity, or any other entity providing a plan of health insurance or health benefits. (b) A health insurance issuer that provides coverage for anatomical gifts, organ transplants, or related treatment and services shall not: (1) Deny coverage to a covered person solely on the basis of the person's disability; (2) Deny to a patient eligibility, or continued eligibility, to enroll or to renew coverage under the terms of a health benefit plan, solely for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this subsection; (3) Penalize or otherwise reduce or limit the reimbursement of an attending health care provider, or provide monetary or nonmonetary incentives to such a provider, to induce

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such provider to provide care to a covered person in a manner inconsistent with this Code section; or (4) Reduce or limit coverage benefits to a patient for the medical or other health care services related to organ transplantation performed pursuant to this Code section as determined in consultation with the attending health care provider and patient. (c) In the case of a health benefit plan maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements between employee representatives and one or more employers, any plan amendment made pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement relating to the plan which amends the plan solely to conform to any requirement imposed pursuant to this Code section shall not be treated as a termination of the collective bargaining agreement. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to require a health insurance issuer to provide coverage for a medically inappropriate organ transplant."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

HB 555. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th and Ridley of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to warrants for arrest, so as to add public child welfare case manager to the people for whom arrest warrants may be issued only by certain judicial officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to warrants for arrest, so as to add DFCS case manager to the people for whom arrest warrants may be issued only by certain judicial officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to warrants for arrest, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 17-4-40, relating to persons who may issue warrants for arrest of offenders against penal laws, warrants requested by others, and persons who may issue warrants for arrest of law enforcement or peace officers or school teachers or administrators, as follows:
"(c) Any warrant for the arrest of a peace officer, law enforcement officer, DFCS case manager, teacher, or school administrator for any offense alleged to have been committed

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while in the performance of his or her duties may be issued only by a judge of a superior court, a judge of a state court, or a judge of a probate court."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott E Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 112, nays 47.

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

HB 463. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Carpenter of the 4th, Bonner of the 72nd, Gravley of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the issuance of a Class C driver's license to operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles; to exempt operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles from headgear and eye-protective device requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 2.

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

HB 752. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Bonner of the 72nd, Bennett of the 94th, Glanton of the 75th and Carson of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding physical therapists, so as to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or psychologist; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising paragraph (13) of Code Section 43-33-10, relating to general powers and duties of board, as follows:
"(13) Conduct criminal history records checks as determined by the board national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of

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Investigation for purposes of issuing licenses; provided, however, that reports from such record background checks shall not be shared with entities outside of this state."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 43-33-12, relating to requirements for license to practice physical therapy, as follows:
"(4) Has successfully passed a criminal history records check as determined by the board satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for the issuance of a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-33-13, relating to requirements for license to practice as physical therapist assistant, as follows:
"43-33-13. A license to practice as a physical therapist assistant shall be issued to any person who:
(1) Is a graduate of an educational program that prepares physical therapist assistants and which is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and approved by the board or, in the case of an applicant who has graduated from an educational program which prepares physical therapist assistants conducted in a foreign country, has submitted, in a manner prescribed by the board, credentials approved by the board and who has further demonstrated the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language and has satisfactorily completed a three-month board approved traineeship under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed under this article; (2) Has satisfactorily passed an examination prepared or approved by the board; and (3) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-3318 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 43-1-19; and (4) Has satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for the issuance of a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-39-6, relating to authority of board to establish code of conduct and of ethics, administer oaths, summon witnesses, and take testimony, issuance of licenses, and enforcement of chapter, as follows:
"43-39-6. The board shall have authority to establish a code of conduct and of ethics, to administer oaths, to summon witnesses, and to take testimony in all matters relating to its duties. The board shall issue licenses to practice psychology to all persons who shall present satisfactory evidence of attainments and qualifications under this article and the rules and regulations of the board. Such licenses shall be attested by the division director under the board's adopted seal, and it shall give absolute authority to the person to whom it is issued to practice psychology in this state. It shall be the duty of the division director, under the direction of the board, to aid the prosecuting attorneys in the enforcement of this article and the prosecution of all persons charged with the violation of its provisions. The board shall have authority to administer and participate in the 'Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Psypact)' set out in Article 2 of this chapter and to recognize and permit the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology and temporary practice in Georgia as established by such compact. The board shall have authority to conduct national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center; provided, however, that reports from such record background checks shall not be shared with entities outside of this state."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 1.

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

Representative Pirkle of the 155th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 859. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th and Hatchett of the 150th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields, so as to provide for a maximum monetary penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Williamson of the 115th moved that the following Bill of the House be postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 378. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th and Dollar of the 45th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to require the collection and remittance of excise taxes on rental motor vehicles by marketplace facilitators that are dealers that facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles; to revise a definition; 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 following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1329. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia TRiO and recognizing the Georgia TRiO Day Celebration on February 29, 2020; and for other purposes.
HR 1330. By Representative Metze of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ford Clemons Greene; and for other purposes.
HR 1331. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Carson of the 46th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Caleb Chambers; and for other purposes.
HR 1332. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ava Lipscomb on her outstanding public service as Bartow County CASA director; and for other purposes.
HR 1333. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Caleb Doolittle, Cass High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1334. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Sheila Smith, Cass High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1335. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Crawford Taylor, Woodland High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1336. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending McKenna Trapheagen, Woodland High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1337. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Oliver of the 82nd and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Nadine J. Kaslow upon receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award for her service to her community; and for other purposes.
HR 1338. By Representative Rogers of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Weidner; and for other purposes.
HR 1339. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd, Lumsden of the 12th, Gravley of the 67th, Jackson of the 128th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing March 10, 2020, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1340. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Stovall of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Forest Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1341. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Newton of the 123rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Lott of the 122nd and Momtahan of the 17th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2020, as Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1342. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, Belton of the 112th, Prince of the 127th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1343. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Frye of the 118th, Holcomb of the 81st and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Reverend Robert D. Finch for his installation as pastor at Billups Grove Baptist Church and commending him for his years of public service and ministry in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1344. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Nguyen of the 89th, Reeves of the 34th and Blackmon of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Track Club and welcoming the United States Olympic Team Trials-Marathon to Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1345. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st and Petrea of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly, and Grand Marshal of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade Michael Roush Sr., on the upcoming occasion of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1346. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Paris of the 142nd, Smyre of the 135th and Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 3, 2020, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1347. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Lott of the 122nd, Newton of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LTC David Titus; and for other purposes.

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HR 1348. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1349. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Schofield of the 60th, McClain of the 100th, Howard of the 124th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Most Worshipful Smooth Ashlar Grand Lodge Free Accepted Ancient Yorkrite Masons, Prince Hall Origin National Compact, Jurisdiction of Georgia, and its affiliate, Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 2, 2020, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 2, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 2, 2020

Twenty-Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell E Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J E Collins E Cooper Corbett

Davis E Dempsey
Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton E Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins

Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Houston Howard E Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Mathiak Mathis McCall

McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C E Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Park Parrish Petrea Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn E Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 128th, Kirby of the 114th, Martin of the 49th, Paris of the 142nd, Parsons of the

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44th, Pirkle of the 155th, Thomas of the 56th, Welch of the 110th, Williams of the 168th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Mark Eiken, 12Stone Church, Hamilton Mill Campus, Buford, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1069. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Buckner of the 137th, Williams of the 145th, McLaurin of the 51st, Paris of the 142nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on prosecution, so as to revise the statute of limitations on the offenses of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery; to provide that a prosecution for the offenses of

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rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery may be commenced at any time; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1070. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Dollar of the 45th, Hugley of the 136th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to provide new insurance policy disclosure requirements for condominium associations and unit owners in the event of potential or actual claims filed against such policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1071. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Dollar of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-27, relating to telephone solicitations to residential, mobile, or wireless subscribers, Public Service Commission to establish and maintain list of certain subscribers, authorization for imposition of administrative fees, confidential nature of data base, and required identification, so as to prohibit text messages as a method of making unwanted telephone solicitations; to provide for and change definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1072. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other safety inspections and regulations, so as to prohibit the use of certain chemical flame retardants; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 1073. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide for the creation of regional development authorities; to provide an enhancement for the jobs tax credit for such authorities; to provide for a grant program for primary care medical facilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1074. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Dubnik of the 29th and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for certain reports regarding foster parents; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1075. By Representatives Holland of the 54th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Jackson of the 64th, Evans of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4341), so as to provide for staggered terms for members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1076. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Hitchens of the 161st, Frazier of the 126th, Efstration of the 104th, Trammell of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual assault protocol, so as to require certain certifications to be filed; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to investigating sexual assault; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies;

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to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, assistants, and others; to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to patient right to know, so as to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of the number of physicians investigated or disciplined for the sexual assault of patients; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1077. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Trammell of the 132nd, Welch of the 110th, Werkheiser of the 157th, McClain of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," so as to remove from the definition of the term "agency" the exemption for the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1078. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Holly of the 111th, Douglas of the 78th, Rutledge of the 109th and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding courts, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by any court in this state; to specify the use of such fee; to provide for a segregated fund for such fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1079. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Gardner of the 57th, Allen of the 40th, Buckner of the 137th, Alexander of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 and Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance and insurance, respectively, so as to replace provisions relating to submission of a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal government with a state plan amendment to authorize Medicaid expansion; to revise provisions relating to submission of a Section 1332 innovation waiver proposal to the federal government; to require a state innovation waiver submission to include

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specific protections and coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1080. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Smyre of the 135th, Beverly of the 143rd, Trammell of the 132nd and Boddie of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate supporting the fight against cancer with a share of the proceeds to be disbursed to the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, Inc.; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1081. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Barr of the 103rd, Burns of the 159th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement fees and surcharges, so as to authorize host local governments to impose a surcharge for auto shredder residue at municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1082. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Ridley of the 6th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1A of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide for notification letter for retrieving a motor vehicle held by a towing and storage firm, repair facility, or salvage dealer; to provide for fees relating to filing of a petition of foreclosure for an abandoned motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1083. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Williamson of the 115th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Jones of the 91st, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to require a peace officer to take certain actions upon verification that a suspect is an illegal alien; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding local government; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the Attorney General; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state tort claims; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1325. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Asa Charles Daniels, Jr., and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1326. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Vivien Harmon and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1327. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Hugley of the 136th, Efstration of the 104th and Reeves of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Claims of Wrongfully Convicted Persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 1328. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kicklighter family and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 1055 HB 1057 HB 1059 HB 1061 HB 1063 HB 1065 HB 1067 HR 1300 HR 1302 HR 1304 SB 320

HB 1056 HB 1058 HB 1060 HB 1062 HB 1064 HB 1066 HB 1068 HR 1301 HR 1303 SB 316 SB 377

Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 791 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1054 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 345 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

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

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Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 22nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 900

Special license plates; logo design issued to support breast cancer related programs; amend (MotV-Silcox-52nd)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 486 HB 578
HB 816 HB 823 HB 861 HB 914 HB 968 HB 972 HB 1003

Professions and businesses; power and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors as to the approval of continuing education courses; change (Substitute)(RegI-Washburn-141st) Human Services, Department of; review of certain law enforcement conviction data with regard to persons seeking to become volunteers, interns, students, or employees; provide (Substitute) (H&HS-Dempsey-13th) Professions and businesses; chiropractors may own professional corporations with physicians; provide (RegI-Mathiak-73rd) Crimes and offenses; lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Gaines-117th) Motor vehicles; commercial carriers; amend certain definitions (MotV-Wiedower-119th) Professions and businesses; military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations in this state; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Clark-147th) Civil practice; clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty (Substitute)(Judy-Efstration-104th) Public utilities and public transportation; penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; provide (Substitute)(EU&T-Houston-170th) Ogeechee Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge of the superior courts (Judy-Burns-159th)

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

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 362. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Harper of the 7th, Burke of the 11th and Rahman of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock running at large or straying, so as to change the fees for impounding animals and disposing of impounded animals; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 371. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers in the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; to provide for a definition; to provide that the commissioner of transportation may administer a Georgia Freight Railroad Program; to provide for subprograms within such program; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 450. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority, approved May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of said Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 860. By Representatives Williams of the 145th and Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Putnam County desire the Putnam County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of retirement of debt incurred by the Putnam County Hospital Authority; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 871. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Jasper County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 874. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Butts County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-1351 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 876. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Greene County Airport Authority, approved March 13, 1978, (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3223), as amended, so as to provide procedures for the inactivation and reactivation of said authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 933. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Trammell of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $22,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3844), so as to increase the existing homestead exemption to $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; to increase the income cap to $40,000.00; to limit the exemption to the homestead and not more than two

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contiguous acres; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 690. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Hill of the 4th, Watson of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund and other entities to support implementation of the Coastal Georgia Greenway; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 362. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Harper of the 7th, Burke of the 11th and Rahman of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock running at large or straying, so as to change the fees for impounding animals and disposing of impounded animals; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 371. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers in the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; to provide for a definition; to provide that the commissioner of transportation may administer a Georgia Freight Railroad Program; to provide for subprograms within such program; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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SB 450. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority, approved May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of said Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SR 690. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Hill of the 4th, Watson of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund and other entities to support implementation of the Coastal Georgia Greenway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Smith of the 70th, Collins of the 68th, Stovall of the 74th, Kelley of the 16th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, and Bazemore of the 63rd.
Pursuant to HR 1315, the House recognized and commended the 2019 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Pursuant to HR 1323, the House recognized and commended the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2019 Georgia Peach Queens.
Pursuant to HR 1222, the House commended Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 107 years of service and recognized March 2, 2020, as Delta Day at the state capitol.
Pursuant to HR 1195, the House commended the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and recognized its 20th anniversary.
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 900. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Holmes of the 129th, Dempsey of the 13th, Rich of the 97th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to amend the logo design for special license plates issued to support breast cancer related programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans
Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-F
Atlanta, GA 30334

3/2/2020

Please record my vote as YES on HB 900

/s/ El-Mahdi Holly 111

HB 1003. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st and Parrish of the 158th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield
Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HB 823. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Jones of the 47th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-5-46 and 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, respectively, so as to provide for a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude while using a commercial motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Sections 16-5-46 and 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, respectively, so as to provide for a lifetime

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disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude while using a commercial motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-5-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(l) Any individual who knowingly uses a commercial motor vehicle while committing the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude in violation of this Code section shall also be punished by the revocation of the defendant's commercial driver's license and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life in accordance with Code Section 40-5-151."
SECTION 2. Code Section 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section, any person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life who knowingly uses a: motor
(1) Motor vehicle in the commission of any felony involving the manufacture, distribution, cultivation, sale, transfer of, trafficking in, or dispensing of a controlled substance or marijuana, or possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, cultivate, sell, transfer, traffic in, or dispense a controlled substance or marijuana; or (2) Commercial motor vehicle in the commission of an offense of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-5-46."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

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

HB 578. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th, Fleming of the 121st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the review of certain

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law enforcement conviction data with regard to persons seeking to become volunteers, interns, students, or employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the review of certain law enforcement conviction data with regard to persons seeking to become volunteers, interns, students, or employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, is amended by revising Code Section 49-2-14, relating to record search for conviction data on prospective employees, as follows:
"49-2-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (b) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency conviction data that is relevant to a person whom the department, or its contractors, or a district or county health agency is considering as a final selectee for employment or to serve as a volunteer, intern, or student in a position the duties of which involve direct care, treatment, custodial responsibilities, access to confidential or legally protected systems or information, or any combination thereof for its clients or for administrative support functions. The department may also receive conviction data which is relevant to a person whom the department, its contractors, or a district or county health agency is considering as a final selectee for employment in a position if, in the judgment of the employer, a final employment decision regarding the selectee can only be made by a review of conviction data in relation to the particular duties of the position and the security and safety of clients, the general public, or other employees. Further, the department or any licensed child-placing agency, designated by the department to assist it in preparing studies of homes in which children in its custody may be placed, may receive from any law enforcement agency conviction data that is relevant to any adult person who resides in a home where children in the custody of the department may be placed.

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(c) The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining conviction data under subsection (a) of this Code section which shall be applicable to the department and its contractors. Such uniform method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints and the records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. After receiving the fingerprints and fee, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the department in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. (d) All conviction data received shall be for the exclusive purpose of making employment decisions; or determining the fitness and suitability to provide services to the department or its contractors in the capacity of an employee, volunteer, intern, or student; or decisions concerning children in the custody of the department or who are the subjects of a child protective services referral, complaint, or investigation and shall be privileged and shall not be released or otherwise disclosed to any other person or agency. Immediately following the employment decisions or upon receipt of the conviction data concerning any adult person who has contact with a child who is the subject of a child protective services referral, complaint, or investigation or who resides in a home where children in the custody of the department may be placed, all such conviction data collected by the department or the licensed child-placing agency shall be maintained by the department or child-placing agency pursuant to laws regarding and the rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. Penalties for the unauthorized release or disclosure of any conviction data shall be as prescribed pursuant to laws regarding and rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. (e) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this Code section, when a contractor to this department is a personal care home, Article 14 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 shall apply. (f) The department may promulgate written rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. (g) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and any and all other information which it may be provided pursuant to state or federal law which is relevant to any adult person who resides in a home where children in the custody of the department have been or may be placed or which is relevant to any adult person who resides in the home of or provides care to a child who is the subject of a child protective services referral, complaint, or investigation to the fullest extent permissible by federal and state law, including but not limited to Public Law 92-544. The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining criminal history information under this subsection. Such method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints together with any required records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35.

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Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit the fingerprints submitted by the department to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. Such method shall also permit the submission of the names alone of such adult persons to the proper law enforcement agency when the department is considering placement of a child in exigent circumstances for a name based check of such adult person's criminal history information as maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In such exigent circumstances, the department shall submit fingerprints of those adult persons in the placement home, together with any required records search fee, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 15 calendar days of the date of the name based check on that person. The fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Following the submission of such fingerprints, the department may receive the criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, relevant to such person. In the event that a child has been placed in exigent circumstances, a name based records search has been requested for any adult person of the placement household, and that adult refuses to provide fingerprints after being requested to do so by the department, the child shall be immediately removed from the placement household by the department, provided that the child is in the custody of the department. (h) The department shall be authorized to conduct a name or descriptor based check of any adult person's criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and other information from the Georgia Crime Information Center regarding any adult person who resides in a home where children in the custody of the department have been or may be placed or which is relevant to any adult person who resides in the home of or provides care to a child who is the subject of a child protective services referral, complaint, or investigation without the consent of such adult person and without fingerprint comparison to the fullest extent permissible by federal and state law. (i) If the department is participating in the program described in subparagraph (a)(1)(F) of Code Section 35-3-33, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall be authorized to retain fingerprints obtained pursuant to this Code section for such program and the department shall notify the individual whose fingerprints were taken of the parameters of such retention."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

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

HB 816. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Williams of the 145th, Hawkins of the 27th, Bonner of the 72nd, Greene of the 151st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 14-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional services in which a professional corporation may engage, so as to provide that chiropractors may

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own professional corporations with physicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 5.

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

HB 914. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Glanton of the 75th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising Code Section 43-1-34, relating to military spouses and veterans licensure, as follows:
"43-1-34. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'License' means a document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of a professional licensing board or other board that is required under this title for a person to engage in a profession, business, or trade. (2) 'Military' means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. (3) 'Military spouse' means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member. (4)(3) 'Other board' means a board created pursuant to this title that is not a professional licensing board. (5)(4) 'Service member' means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard. (6)(5) 'Transitioning service member' means a member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation. (b) No later than July 1, 2017, each professional licensing board and other board shall adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which military spouses and transitioning service members may qualify for temporary licenses, licenses by

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endorsement, expedited licenses, or a combination thereof for each profession, business, or trade for which a license is issued. Such process may include the issuance of a license to an applicant based upon such applicant:
(1) Holding a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements under this state to obtain a license; and (2) Obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in this state. (c) Any professional licensing board or other board created after June 30, 2016, shall adopt within one year of its creation the rules and regulations required by subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said title is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-1-34.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'License' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34. (2) 'Military' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34. (3) 'Other board' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34. (4) 'Service member' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-134. (5) 'State' means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (6) 'Transitioning service member' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34. (b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a professional licensing board or other board shall issue an expedited license by endorsement to any individual that: (1) Is a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member stationed within this state; (2) Holds a current license to practice such occupation or profession issued by another state for which the training, experience, and testing are substantially similar in qualifications and scope to the requirements under this state to obtain a license; (3) Is in good standing in such other state; and (4) Passes any examination that may only be required to demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules and regulations of this state specific to the practice of the profession, business, or trade for which such expedited license by endorsement is being sought. (c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to invalidate, override, or amend any licensing compact entered into by the State of Georgia."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 43-10-8, relating to certificate of registration required for barbers and cosmetologists, as follows:

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"(g)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any current or discharged member of the military or any spouse of a current or discharged member of the military may apply to the board for the immediate issuance of a certificate of registration issued pursuant to this chapter, provided that such individual holds a license or certification from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements in this state to obtain the certificate of registration for which such individual is applying. (2) As used in this paragraph subsection, the term:
(A) 'Discharge' means an honorable discharge or a general discharge from active military service. The term 'discharge' shall not mean a discharge under other than honorable conditions, a bad conduct discharge, or a dishonorable discharge. (B) 'Military' means any regular or reserve component of the United States armed forces, the Georgia Army National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-14-16, relating to limited reciprocal licensing of military spouses as Electrical Contractors Class I, Journeyman Plumbers, Conditioned Air Contractors Class I, or Utility Foremen, as follows:
"43-14-16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'military' means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard. (b) The spouse of any member of the military who resides in this state due to the assignment of the military spouse and who holds a license or certification from another state the training, experience, and testing for which substantially meet or exceed the Georgia requirements to obtain a license or certification as an Electrical Contractor Class I, Journeyman Plumber, Conditioned Air Contractor Class I, or Utility Foreman shall be entitled to apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of such a license or certification. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than 180 days after his or her relocation to the State of Georgia. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the relevant divisions of the licensing board representing the profession for which the applicant is seeking a license, with a chairperson appointed by the Governor from among the membership of the committee, shall determine whether the training, experience, and testing for obtaining a license in the relevant foreign state substantially meet or exceed the requirements to obtain the professional licenses provided in this state. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the appropriate license, and the division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee

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shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees Reserved."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-41-19, relating to reciprocal professional licensing of military spouses as residential and general contractors, as follows:
"43-41-19. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'military' means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard. (b) The spouse of any member of the military who resides in this state due to the assignment of the military spouse and who holds a license or certification from another state the training, experience, and testing for which substantially meet or exceed the Georgia requirements to obtain a license or certification as a residential-light commercial contractor shall be entitled to apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of such a license. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than 180 days after his or her relocation to the State of Georgia. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the relevant divisions of the licensing board representing the profession for which the applicant is seeking a license, with a chairperson appointed by the Governor from among the membership of the committee, shall determine whether the training, experience, and testing for obtaining a license in the relevant foreign state substantially meet or exceed the requirements to obtain the professional licenses provided in this state. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the license, and such division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees Reserved."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-42, relating to issuance and renewal of temporary license by State Board of Veterinary Medicine, as follows:
"(a) Pursuant to Code Section 43-1-34, the board may issue a temporary license to military spouses and transitioning service members."
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

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

HB 486. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Powell of the 32nd, Williams of the 145th, Mathis of the 144th, Hill of the 3rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to change the power and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors as to the approval of continuing education courses; to prohibit certain advertisements related to electrical contracting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to prohibit certain advertisements related to plumbing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 43-14-8, relating to licensing required for electrical, plumbing, or conditioned air contracting, businesses conducted by partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations, applications, and review courses, as follows:
"(a) No person shall engage in the electrical contracting business as an electrical contractor unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Electrical Contractors and a certificate of competency, if such certificates are issued by the division pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-6.
(b)(1) No person shall engage in the business of plumbing as a master plumber unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers. (2) No person shall engage in the business of plumbing as a journeyman plumber unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers. (3) A person who does not have a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall be prohibited from advertising in any manner that such person is in the business or profession of plumbing as a master plumber or journeyman plumber unless such person is licensed by the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers."

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 6.

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

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HB 972. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, Parsons of the 44th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous offenses and penalties, so as to provide for penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous offenses and penalties, so as to provide for penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous offenses and penalties, is amended by revising Code Section 46-2-91, relating to penalties recoverable before commission, superior court filing of certain commission orders, venue, and effect of judgment, as follows:
"46-2-91. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any Any person, firm, or corporation (referred to in this Code section as a 'utility') subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, which utility willfully violates any law administered by the commission or any duly promulgated regulation issued thereunder or which fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with any order after notice thereof, shall be liable to a penalty not to exceed $15,000.00 for such violation and an additional penalty not to exceed $10,000.00 for each day during which such violation continues. (b) Any operator which violates any rule or regulation of the commission prescribed pursuant to subsection (i) of Code Section 46-2-20, or which fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with any order after notice thereof, shall be liable to a penalty not to exceed the maximum penalties provided for in 49 C.F.R. Section 190.223. As used in this subsection, the term 'operator' means any person who engages in the transportation of natural gas by pipeline.

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(b)(c)(1) The commission, after a hearing conducted after not less than 30 days' notice, shall determine whether any utility has willfully violated any law administered by the commission or any duly promulgated regulation issued thereunder, or has failed, neglected, or refused to comply with any order of the commission. Upon an appropriate finding of a violation, the commission may impose by order such civil penalties as are provided by either subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, but not both. In each such proceeding, the commission shall maintain a record as provided in paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13 including all pleadings, a transcript of proceedings, a statement of each matter of which the commission takes official notice, and all staff memoranda or data submitted to the commission in connection with its consideration of the case. All penalties and interest thereon (at the rate of 10 percent per annum) recovered by the commission shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. (2) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the commission may seek judicial review as provided in subsection (c) (d) of this Code section. (c)(d)(1) Any party who has exhausted all administrative remedies available before the commission and who is aggrieved by a final decision of the commission in a proceeding described in subsection (b) (c) of this Code section may seek judicial review of the final order of the commission in the Superior Court of Fulton County. (2) Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition within 30 days after the service of the final decision of the commission or, if a rehearing is requested, within 30 days after the decision thereon. A motion for rehearing or reconsideration after a final decision by the commission shall not be a prerequisite to the filing of a petition for review. Copies of the petition shall be served upon the commission and all parties of record before the commission. (3) The petition shall state the nature of the petitioner's interest, the facts showing that the petitioner is aggrieved by the decision, and the ground, as specified in paragraph (6) of this subsection, upon which the petitioner contends that the decision should be reversed. The petition may be amended by leave of court. (4) Within 30 days after service of the petition, or within such further time as is stipulated by the parties or as is allowed by the court, the agency shall transmit to the reviewing court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceedings under review. By stipulation of all parties to the review proceedings, the record may be shortened. A party unreasonably refusing to stipulate that the record be limited may be taxed for the additional costs. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record. (5) If, before the date set for hearing, application is made to the court for leave to present additional evidence, and it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceedings before the agency, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the commission upon such procedure as is determined by the court. The commission may modify its findings and decision by reason of the additional evidence

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and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings, or decisions with the reviewing court. (6) The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury and shall be confined to the record. The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the commission as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the commission or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse the decision of the commission if substantial rights of the petitioner have been prejudiced because the commission's findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:
(A) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (B) In excess of the statutory authority of the commission; (C) Made upon unlawful procedure; (D) Clearly not supported by any reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the record as a whole; or (E) Arbitrary or capricious. (7) A party aggrieved by an order of the court in a proceeding authorized under subsection (b) (c) of this Code section may appeal to the Supreme Court of Georgia or to the Court of Appeals of Georgia in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5, the 'Appellate Practice Act.' (d)(e) The commission may file in the superior court in the county in which the person under order resides or in the county in which the violation occurred or, if the person is a corporation, in the county in which the corporation maintains its principal place of business a certified copy of a final order of the commission unappealed or of a final order of the commission affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. The judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

HB 861. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Jones of the 47th, Gravley of the 67th, Gaines of the 117th, Barton of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to amend certain definitions relating to commercial carriers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

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

HB 968. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 121st, Burns of the 159th, Williamson of the 115th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, is amended by revising Code Section 9-3-51, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiency in planning, supervising, or constructing improvement to realty or for resulting injuries to property or person, as follows:
"9-3-51. (a) No action to recover damages:
(1) For any deficiency in the survey or plat, planning, design, specifications, supervision or observation of construction, or construction of an improvement to real property; (2) For injury to property, real or personal, arising out of any such deficiency; or (3) For injury to the person or for wrongful death arising out of any such deficiency shall be brought against any person performing or furnishing the survey or plat, design, planning, supervision or observation of construction, or construction of such an improvement more than eight years after substantial completion of such an improvement. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, in the case of such an injury to property or the person or such an injury causing wrongful death, which injury occurred during the seventh or eighth year after such substantial completion, an action in tort to recover damages for such an injury or wrongful death may be brought within two years after the date on which such injury occurred, irrespective of the date of death, but in no event may such an action be brought more than ten years after the substantial completion of construction of such an improvement. (c) This Code section shall not apply to actions for breach of contract, including, but not limited to, actions for breach of express contractual warranties."
SECTION 2. This Act shall apply to causes of action which have accrued on or after January 1, 1968.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

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

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until March 9, 2020:
HB 378. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to require the collection and remittance of excise taxes on rental motor vehicles by marketplace facilitators that are dealers that facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Henson of the 86th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1351. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Jones of the 53rd, Burnough of the 77th and Smith of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Presider John H. Cater for 50 years of ministerial service; and for other purposes.
HR 1352. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 145th, Hawkins of the 27th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Richard Spencer Mueller; and for other purposes.
HR 1353. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Douglas of the 78th, Jasperse of the 11th and Morris of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Esco Hall Jr., the first black veterinarian to graduate from the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1354. By Representative Ballinger of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victoria Hill, Miss Georgia 2019; and for other purposes.
HR 1355. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Schofield of the 60th, McLeod of the 105th, Kennard of the 102nd and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor; and for other purposes.
HR 1356. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Nelson of the 125th, Kennard of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th and Dickerson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Chisholm Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.
HR 1357. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, McCall of the 33rd, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1358. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, LaHood of the 175th and Watson of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison B. Todd; and for other purposes.
HR 1359. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Barr of the 103rd and Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School Trojans wrestling team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAA Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1360. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Gambill of the 15th, Jasperse of the 11th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennedy Simone Denmon; and for other purposes.

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HR 1361. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Holly of the 111th, Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating Mrs. Naomi N. Evans on the remarkable occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1362. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Boddie of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bruce of the 61st and Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Eddie Barker on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.
HR 1363. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Collins of the 68th and Gravley of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devetrion D. Caldwell on his outstanding public service as a member of the Douglas County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
HR 1364. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Boddie of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bruce of the 61st and Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Peggy H. Walker on her outstanding service as a Douglas County Juvenile Court judge; and for other purposes.
HR 1365. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Boddie of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bruce of the 61st and Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge William H. "Beau" McClain on his outstanding public service with the Superior Court of Douglas County; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Twenty-Third Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough E Burns Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Cooper

Corbett Davis Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton E Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hawkins

E Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan
E Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Mathiak

Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Scott Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Belton of the 112th, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hatchett of the 150th, Houston of the 170th, Knight of the 130th, Martin of the 49th, Morris of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Pirkle of the 155th, Ridley

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of the 6th, Smith of the 70th, Stovall of the 74th, Thomas of the 56th, Washburn of the 141st, Welch of the 110th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Bud Womack, Life Point Church, Americus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1084. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals to foster a public-private partnership for support of postsecondary teaching professionals in high demand courses, subjects, and

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disciplines; to provide for a board of trustees; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, and filling of vacancies of the board of trustees; to provide for the creation, appointment, terms, filling of vacancies, duties, and responsibilities of an advisory committee to the board of trustees; to provide for the purposes of the endowment; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the board of trustees; to provide for discontinuation of the endowment under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1085. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Martin of the 49th, Smyre of the 135th, Dubnik of the 29th and Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to expand the definition of "approved school"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1086. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Efstration of the 104th, Smyre of the 135th, Burchett of the 176th, Boddie of the 62nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-16-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stay of civil forfeiture proceedings during pendency of criminal proceedings, so as to require the conclusion of criminal proceedings prior to civil forfeiture proceedings; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1087. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Holly Springs ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of up to $409,900.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to

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provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1088. By Representative Jones of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ludowici, approved April 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 3667), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1090. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hatchett of the 150th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to revise provisions regarding employer's obligation to provide break time for an employee to express breast milk; to revise a definition; to provide for requirements for such employers; to provide for exceptions; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to require state entities and local governments to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements for such state entities and local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1350. By Representatives Jones of the 91st and McCall of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States and Congress to enact legislation requiring the Food and Drug Administration to establish GMP standards regulating industrial hemp products with tetrahydrocannabinol content below 0.3 percent, including establishing a safe daily level of cannabidiol consumption by consumers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

HB 1092. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Nix of the 69th, Williams of the 145th and Collins of the 68th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, so as to authorize the delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life-threatening situations; to revise definitions; to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses with whom a delegating physician can enter into a nurse protocol agreement and supervise at one time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

HB 1093. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Pirkle of the 155th, Ridley of the 6th and Watson of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes; to provide a definition; to provide for composition, powers, and terms of office of the commission; to provide for limitations on assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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

HB 1069 HB 1071 HB 1073 HB 1075 HB 1077 HB 1079 HB 1081 HB 1083 HR 1326

HB 1070 HB 1072 HB 1074 HB 1076 HB 1078 HB 1080 HB 1082 HR 1325 HR 1327

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HR 1328 SB 371 SR 690

SB 362 SB 450

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 922 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1033 Do Pass HB 1043 Do Pass

HB 988 Do Pass HB 1042 Do Pass HB 1051 Do Pass

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

Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 983 Do Pass HB 994 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 641 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1008 Do Pass

HB 903 Do Pass HR 1160 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 23rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 755 HB 789 HB 830 HB 932 HB 957 HB 966

Charter schools; local boards of education shall provide itemized allotment sheets for the upcoming fiscal year by July 1 of each year; provide (Substitute)(Ed-Belton-112th) Insurance; creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain physician specialty groups contracted with a hospital within a health insurer's network; provide (Substitute)(SCQHC-Newton-123rd) Retirement and pensions; increase percentage of eligible large retirement system's assets that may be invested in alternative investments (Ret-Benton-31st) Georgia Podiatry Practice Act; podiatric medicine and surgery; change certain provisions (Substitute)(H&HS-Gaines-117th) Education; certain charter school employees shall be included in the health insurance fund for public school teachers; provide (Substitute) (Ed-Jones-47th) Conservation and natural resources; regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries (Substitute)(A&CA-Burchett-176th)

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HB 829
HB 888 HR 962

Local school district tax; authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of 65 years of age or older at 20 percent of its fair market value; provide for local referenda (Substitute) (W&M-Stephens-164th) Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; enact (Substitute) (SCQHC-Hawkins-27th) Local school district tax; authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of its fair market value; authorize General Assembly - CA (Substitute) (W&M-Stephens-164th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 922. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL To be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education; to provide for the number of members of the board; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for quorums; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 483-1200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707); to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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HB 988. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for appointments to the board; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1033. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Reeves of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 378), so as to change the salary of the executive assistant to the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1042. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Fannin County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1043. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fannin County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4355), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4629), so as to change the compensation of the members

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of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1051. By Representative Williams of the 148th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Arabi; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for pending matters; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton
Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon
Gravley

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C
Morris, G Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox
Singleton Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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Y Carter Cheokas Clark, D
Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 271. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Stone of the 23rd, Burke of the 11th and Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, and Code Section 47-2-263 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit for certain past service as an assistant district attorney or employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, payment of employee contributions, and credit for service as a full-time law assistant, so as to rename law assistants as law clerks and staff attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 301. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Hill of the 4th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding detainers, so as to revise temporary custody provisions of inmates who have been charged with subsequent felony offenses while under sentence and in custody of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 351. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Jackson of the 2nd, Walker III of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding, advisory referendum election to determine whether the qualified electors of the State of Georgia desire to continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time or to observe standard time or daylight saving time year round; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 373. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Stone of the 23rd, Jones of the 10th, Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 and Part 6 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors and officers of nonprofit corporations and directors and officers of electric membership corporations and foreign electric cooperatives, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to the responsibilities and standard of care of directors and officers of certain corporations; to clarify the ability of directors and officers to rely on other individuals in the performance of their duties; to provide for a rebuttable presumption when directors and officers are acting in good faith; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 374. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings, so as to revise and provide for new requirements under the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" for settlement offers and arrangements for all tort claims for personal injury, bodily injury, and death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 393. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Martin of the 9th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the university system and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to revise the duties and powers of certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to expand the power of campus policemen and other security

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personnel of the university system to make arrests for felony offenses; to codify the Legal Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the jurisdiction of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 396. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Black of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the pecan as the official state nut; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 435. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the Georgia Crime Information Center, respectively, so as to provide that the court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for convictions and sentences of defendants who obtained such convictions and sentences as a direct result of being victims of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 271. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Stone of the 23rd, Burke of the 11th and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, and Code Section 47-2-263 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit for certain past service as an assistant district attorney or employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, payment of employee contributions, and credit for service as a full-time law assistant, so as to rename law assistants as law clerks and staff attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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SB 301. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Hill of the 4th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding detainers, so as to revise temporary custody provisions of inmates who have been charged with subsequent felony offenses while under sentence and in custody of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 351. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Jackson of the 2nd, Walker III of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding, advisory referendum election to determine whether the qualified electors of the State of Georgia desire to continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time or to observe standard time or daylight saving time year round; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
SB 373. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Stone of the 23rd, Jones of the 10th, Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 and Part 6 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors and officers of nonprofit corporations and directors and officers of electric membership corporations and foreign electric cooperatives, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to the responsibilities and standard of care of directors and officers of certain corporations; to clarify the ability of directors and officers to rely on other individuals in the performance of their duties; to provide for a rebuttable presumption when directors and officers are acting in good faith; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
SB 374. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings, so as to revise and provide for new requirements under the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" for settlement offers and arrangements for all tort claims for personal injury, bodily injury, and death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 393. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Martin of the 9th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the university system and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to revise the duties and powers of certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to expand the power of campus policemen and other security personnel of the university system to make arrests for felony offenses; to codify the Legal Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the jurisdiction of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 396. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Black of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the pecan as the official state nut; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 435. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the Georgia Crime Information Center, respectively, so as to provide that the court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for convictions and sentences of defendants who

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obtained such convictions and sentences as a direct result of being victims of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Martin of the 49th, Hopson of the 153rd, Hogan of the 179th, Kelley of the 16th, Gaines of the 117th, Hawkins of the 27th, Holland of the 54th, Benton of the 31st, LaRiccia of the 169th, and Schofield of the 60th.
Pursuant to HR 1354, the House recognized and commended Victoria Hill, Miss Georgia 2019.
Pursuant to HR 1113, the House recognized and commended Barbara Pace Hunt, Myra Payne Elliott, and Iris Mae Welch.
Pursuant to HR 1293, the House commended Bloom Our Youth, a licensed child welfare agency.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 829. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Harrell of the 106th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of tangible property, so as to provide for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals who are 65 years of age or older at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of tangible property, so as to provide for local referenda to authorize assessment

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of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals who are 65 years of age or older at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of tangible property, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c.7)(1) Upon authorization pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, property that has a valid homestead exemption pursuant to Code Section 48-5-20 and owned by individuals who are 65 years of age or older shall be assessed at 20 percent of such property's fair market value and shall be taxed on a levy made by each respective taxing jurisdiction regarding local school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes according to 20 percent of such property's fair market value. (2) The assessment provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be authorized as to a local school district upon approval by a referendum of the electors residing in the local school district. The local board of education by resolution shall issue the call for a referendum to approve or disapprove of such assessment. The referendum shall be held not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days after the date of the adoption of the resolution. The referendum shall be held, insofar as possible, under the procedures set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 21 for special elections. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent to hold and conduct the election and certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Any such assessment so approved shall be effective on and after January 1 of the year after the date of certification of the referendum results by the election superintendent."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021, only if an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to provide by law for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of such property's fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes, which assessments may not be replaced once authorized, is ratified by the voters at the November, 2020, state-wide general election. If such an amendment is not so ratified, then this Act shall not become effective and shall stand repealed on December 31, 2020.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Dempsey
Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby
Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn
Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 6.

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

House of Representatives

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March 3, 2020
Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk,
I missed a vote and would like it to be recorded in the journal that I support HB 829.
Thank you for taking care of this for me.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sam Watson House District 172
HR 962. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for the repeal of such assessments; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for the repeal of such assessments; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article VII of the Constitution is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:

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"SECTION V. LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX ASSESSMENTS

Paragraph I. Referenda to authorize assessment at 20 percent of fair market value. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law for local boards of education to call for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of such property's fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes. Upon such authorization, no such assessment may be repealed except by local law."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the ( ) NO General Assembly to provide by law for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of such property's fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes and to provide that such assessments may not be repealed except by local law once authorized?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B.

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight
LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 888. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Lott of the 122nd, Rogers of the 10th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smyre of the 135th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an allpayer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers or facilities regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an all-payer health claims data base; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 20E
33-20E-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act.'
33-20E-2. (a) This chapter shall apply to all insurers providing a healthcare plan that pays for the provision of healthcare services to covered persons. (b) As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Balance bill' means the amount that a nonparticipating provider charges for services provided to a covered person. Such amount equals the difference between the amount paid or offered by the insurer and the amount of the nonparticipating provider's bill charge, but shall not include any amount for coinsurance, copayments, or deductibles due by the covered person. (2) 'Contracted amount' means the median in-network amount paid during the 2017 calendar year by an insurer for the emergency or nonemergency services provided by in-network providers engaged in the same or similar specialties and provided in the same or nearest geographical area. Such amount shall be annually adjusted by the department for inflation which may be based on the Consumer Price Index, and shall not include Medicare or Medicaid rates. (3) 'Covered person' means an individual who is insured under a healthcare plan. (4) 'Emergency medical provider' means any physician licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board who provides emergency medical services and any other healthcare provider licensed or otherwise authorized in this state to render emergency medical services.

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(5) 'Emergency medical services' means medical services rendered after the recent onset of a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury exhibiting acute symptoms of sufficient severity, including, but not limited to, severe pain, that would lead a prudent layperson possessing an average knowledge of medicine and health to believe that his or her condition, sickness, or injury is of such a nature that failure to obtain immediate medical care could result in:
(A) Placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy; (B) Serious impairment to bodily functions; or (C) Serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. (6) 'Facility' means a hospital, an ambulatory surgical treatment center, birthing center, diagnostic and treatment center, hospice, or similar institution. (7) 'Geographic area' means a specific portion of this state which shall consist of one or more zip codes as defined by the Commissioner pursuant to department rule and regulation. (8) 'Healthcare plan' means any hospital or medical insurance policy or certificate, healthcare plan contract or certificate, qualified higher deductible health plan, health maintenance organization or other managed care subscriber contract, or state healthcare plan. This term shall not include limited benefit insurance policies or plans listed under paragraph (3) of Code Section 33-1-2, air ambulance insurance, or policies issued in accordance with Chapter 21A or 31 of this title or Chapter 9 of Title 34, relating to workers' compensation, Part A, B, C, or D of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare), or any plan or program not described in this paragraph over which the Commissioner does not have regulatory authority. Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of Code Section 33-1-2 and any other provision of this title, for purposes of this chapter this term shall include stand-alone dental insurance and stand-alone vision insurance. (9) 'Healthcare provider' or 'provider' means any physician, other individual, or facility other than a hospital licensed or otherwise authorized in this state to furnish healthcare services, including, but not limited to, any dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, advanced practice registered nurse, registered optician, licensed professional counselor, physical therapist, marriage and family therapist, chiropractor, athletic trainer qualified pursuant to Code Section 43-5-8, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, dietitian, or physician assistant. (10) 'Healthcare services' means emergency or nonemergency medical services. (11) 'Insurer' means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, that contracts, offers to contract, or enters into an agreement to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of healthcare services, including those of an accident and sickness insurance company, a health maintenance organization, a healthcare plan, a managed care plan, or any other entity providing a health insurance plan, a health benefit plan, or healthcare services. (12) 'Nonemergency medical services' means the examination or treatment of persons for the prevention of illness or the correction or treatment of any physical or mental

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condition resulting from an illness, injury, or other human physical problem which does not qualify as an emergency medical service and includes, but is not limited to:
(A) Hospital services which include the general and usual care, services, supplies, and equipment furnished by hospitals; (B) Medical services which include the general and usual care and services rendered and administered by doctors of medicine, dentistry, optometry, and other providers; and (C) Other medical services which, by way of illustration only and without limiting the scope of this chapter, include the provision of appliances and supplies; nursing care by a registered nurse; institutional services, including the general and usual care, services, supplies, and equipment furnished by healthcare institutions and agencies or entities other than hospitals; physiotherapy; drugs and medications; therapeutic services and equipment, including oxygen and the rental of oxygen equipment; hospital beds; iron lungs; orthopedic services and appliances, including wheelchairs, trusses, braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices, including artificial limbs and eyes; and any other appliance, supply, or service related to healthcare which does not qualify as an emergency medical service. (13) 'Out-of-network' refers to healthcare services provided to a covered person by providers or facilities who do not belong to the provider network in the healthcare plan. (14) 'Nonparticipating provider' means a healthcare provider who has not entered into a contract with a healthcare plan for the delivery of medical services. (15) 'Participating provider' means a healthcare provider that has entered into a contract with an insurer for the delivery of healthcare services to covered persons under a healthcare plan. (16) 'Resolution organization' means a qualified, independent, third-party claim dispute resolution entity selected by and contracted with the department. (17) 'State healthcare plan' means: (A) The state employees' health insurance plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; (B) The health insurance plan for public school teachers established pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20; (C) The health insurance plan for public school employees established pursuant to Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20; and (D) The Regents Health Plan established pursuant to authority granted to the board pursuant to Code Sections 20-3-31, 20-3-51, and 31-2-4. (18) 'Surprise bill' means a bill resulting from an occurrence in which charges arise from a covered person receiving healthcare services from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility.
33-20E-3. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be applicable to healthcare plans which are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001, et seq.

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(b) This chapter shall be applicable only to healthcare plans and state healthcare plans as defined in this chapter.
33-20E-4. (a) An insurer that provides any benefits to covered persons with respect to emergency medical services shall pay for such emergency medical services regardless of whether the healthcare provider or facility furnishing emergency medical services is a participating provider or facility with respect to emergency medical services, in accordance with this chapter:
(1) Without need for any prior authorization determination and without any retrospective payment denial for medically necessary services; and (2) Regardless of whether the healthcare provider or facility furnishing emergency medical services is a participating provider or facility with respect to emergency medical services. (b) In the event a covered person receives the provision of emergency medical services from a nonparticipating emergency medical provider, the nonparticipating provider shall collect or bill no more than such person's deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or other cost-sharing amount as determined by such person's policy directly and such insurer shall directly pay such provider the greater of: (1) The verifiable contracted amount paid by all eligible insurers subject to the provisions of this chapter for the provision of the same or similar services as determined by the department; (2) The most recent verifiable amount agreed to by the insurer and the nonparticipating emergency medical provider for the provision of the same services during such time as such provider was in-network with such insurer; or (3) Such higher amount as the insurer may deem appropriate given the complexity and circumstances of the services provided. Any amount that the insurer pays the nonparticipating provider under this subsection shall not be required to include any amount of coinsurance, copayment, or deductible owed by the covered person or already paid by such person. (c) A healthcare plan shall not deny benefits for emergency medical services previously rendered based upon a covered person's failure to provide subsequent notification in accordance with plan provisions, where the covered person's medical condition prevented timely notification. (d) For purposes of the covered person's financial responsibilities, the healthcare plan shall treat the emergency medical services received by the covered person from a nonparticipating provider or nonparticipating facility pursuant to this Code section as if such services were provided by a participating provider or participating facility, and shall include applying the covered person's cost-sharing for such services toward the covered person's deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limit applicable to services obtained from a participating provider or a participating facility under the healthcare plan. (e) In the event a covered person receives emergency medical services from a nonparticipating facility, the nonparticipating facility shall bill the covered person no

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more than such covered person's deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or other costsharing amount as determined by such person's policy directly. (f) All insurer payments made to providers pursuant to this Code section shall be in accord with Code Section 33-24-59.14. Such payments shall accompany notification to the provider from the insurer disclosing whether the healthcare plan is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001, et seq.
33-20E-5. (a) In accordance with Code Section 33-20E-7 and this chapter, an insurer that provides any benefits to covered persons with respect to nonemergency medical services shall pay for such services in the event that such services resulted in a surprise bill regardless of whether the healthcare provider furnishing nonemergency medical services is a participating provider with respect to nonemergency medical services. (b) In the event a covered person receives a surprise bill for the provision of nonemergency medical services from a nonparticipating medical provider, the nonparticipating provider shall collect or bill the covered person no more than such person's deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or other cost-sharing amount as determined by such person's policy directly and such insurer shall directly pay such provider the greater of:
(1) The verifiable contracted amount paid by all eligible insurers subject to the provisions of this chapter for the provision of the same or similar services as determined by the department; (2) The most recent verifiable amount agreed to by the insurer and the nonparticipating provider for the provision of the same services during such time as such provider was in-network with such insurer; or (3) Such higher amount as the insurer may deem appropriate given the complexity and circumstances of the services provided. Any amount that the insurer pays the nonparticipating provider under this subsection shall not be required to include any amount of coinsurance, copayment, or deductible owed by the covered person or already paid by such person. (c) For purposes of the covered person's financial responsibilities, the healthcare plan shall treat the nonemergency medical services received by the covered person from a nonparticipating provider pursuant to this Code section as if such services were provided by a participating provider, and shall include applying the covered person's cost-sharing for such services toward the covered person's deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limit applicable to services obtained from a participating provider under the healthcare plan. (d) All insurer payments made to providers pursuant to this Code section shall be in accord with Code Section 33-24-59.14. Such payments shall accompany notification to the provider from the insurer disclosing whether the healthcare plan is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001, et seq.

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33-20E-6. No healthcare plan shall deny or restrict the provision of covered benefits from a participating provider to a covered person solely because the covered person obtained treatment from a nonparticipating provider leading to a balance bill. Notice of such protection shall be provided in writing to the covered person by the insurer.
33-20E-7. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall reduce a covered person's financial responsibilities in the event that such covered person chose to receive nonemergency medical services from an out-of-network provider. Such services shall not be considered a surprise bill for purposes of this chapter. (b) The covered person's choice described in subsection (a) of this Code section must:
(1) Be documented through such covered person's written and oral consent in advance of the provision of such services; and (2) Occur only after such person has been provided with an estimate of the potential charges. (c) If during the provision of nonemergency medical services, a covered person requests that the attending provider refer such covered person to another provider for the immediate provision of additional nonemergency medical services, such referred provider shall be exempt from the requirements in subsection (b) of this Code section if the following requirements are satisfied: (1) The referring provider advises the covered person that the referred provider may be a nonparticipating provider and may charge higher fees than a participating provider; (2) The covered person orally and in writing acknowledges that he or she is aware that the referred provider may be a nonparticipating provider and may charge higher fees than a participating provider; (3) The written acknowledgment referenced in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be on a document separate from other documents provided by the referring provider and shall include language to be determined by the Commissioner through rule and regulation; and (4) The referring provider records the satisfaction of the requirements in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection in the covered person's medical file.
33-20E-8. (a) Subject to appropriation, the department shall provide for the maintenance of an allpayer health claims data base and maintain records of insurer payments which shall track such payments by a wide variety of healthcare services and by geographic areas of this state. Such appropriation must specifically reference this Act. The department shall update information in the all-payer health claims data base on no less than an annual basis and shall maintain such information on the department's website. (b) In the event that the appropriation described in subsection (a) of this Code section is not made, the department shall update information from such other verifiable data as the

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Commissioner shall determine appropriate on no less than an annual basis and shall maintain such information on the department's website.
33-20E-9. (a) If an out-of-network provider concludes that payment received from an insurer pursuant to Code Section 33-20E-4 or 33-20E-5 or if an out-of-network facility concludes that payment received from an insurer pursuant to Code Section 3-20E-4 is not sufficient given the complexity and circumstances of the services provided, the provider or facility may initiate a request for arbitration with the Commissioner. Such provider or facility shall submit such request within 30 days of receipt of payment for the claim and concurrently provide the insurer with a copy of such request. (b) A request for arbitration may involve a single patient and a single type of healthcare service, a single patient and multiple types of healthcare services, multiple patients and a single type of healthcare service, or multiple substantially similar healthcare services in the same specialty on multiple patients.
33-20E-10. The Commissioner shall dismiss certain requests for arbitration if the disputed claim is:
(1) Related to a healthcare plan that is not regulated by the state; (2) The basis for an action pending in state or federal court at the time of the request for arbitration; (3) Subject to a binding claims resolution process entered into prior to July 1, 2021; (4) Made against a healthcare plan subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001, et seq.; or (5) In accord with other circumstances as may be determined by department rule.
33-20E-11. Within 30 days of the insurer's receipt of the provider's or facility's request for arbitration, the insurer shall submit to the Commissioner all data necessary for the Commissioner to determine whether such insurer's payment to such provider or facility was in compliance with Code Section 33-20E-4 or 33-20E-5. The Commissioner shall not be required to make such a determination prior to referring the dispute to a resolution organization for arbitration.
33-20E-12. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules implementing an arbitration process requiring the Commissioner to select one or more resolution organizations to arbitrate certain claim disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers or facilities. Prior to proceeding with such arbitration, the Commissioner shall allow the parties 30 days from the date the Commissioner received the request for arbitration to negotiate a settlement. The parties shall timely notify the Commissioner of the result of such negotiation. If the parties have not notified the Commissioner of such result within 30 days of the date that the Commissioner received the request for arbitration, the Commissioner shall refer the

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dispute to a resolution organization within five days. The department shall contract with one or more resolution organizations by July 1, 2021, to review and consider claim disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers or facilities as such disputes are referred by the Commissioner.
33-20E-13. Upon the Commissioner's referral of a dispute to a resolution organization, the parties shall have five days to select an arbitrator by mutual agreement. If the parties have not notified the resolution organization of their mutual selection before the fifth day, the resolution organization shall select an arbitrator from among its members. Any selected arbitrator shall be independent of the parties and shall not have a personal, professional, or financial conflict with any party to the arbitration. The arbitrator shall have experience or knowledge in healthcare billing and reimbursement rates. He or she shall not communicate ex parte with either party.
33-20E-14. The parties shall have ten days after the selection of the arbitrator to submit in writing to the resolution organization each party's final offer and each party's argument in support of such offer. The parties' initial arguments shall be limited to written form and shall consist of no more than 20 pages per party. The parties may submit documents in support of their arguments. The arbitrator may require the parties to submit such additional written argument and documentation as the arbitrator determines necessary, but the arbitrator may require such additional filing no more than once. Such additional written argument shall be limited to no more than ten pages per party. The arbitrator may set filing times and extend such filing times as appropriate. Failure of either party to timely submit the supportive documentation described herein may result in a default against the party failing to make such timely submission.
33-20E-15. Each party shall submit one proposed payment amount to the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall pick one of the two amounts submitted and shall reveal that amount in the arbitrator's final decision. The arbitrator may not modify such selected amount. In making such a decision, the arbitrator shall consider the complexity and circumstances of each case, including, but not limited to, the level of training, education, and experience of the relevant physicians or other individuals at the facility who are licensed or otherwise authorized in this state to furnish healthcare services and other factors as determined by the Commissioner through rule. The arbitrator's final decision shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for such decision, including citations to any documents relied upon. Notwithstanding Code Section 33-20E-14, such decision shall be made within 30 days of the Commissioner's referral. Any default or final decision issued by the arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties and is not appealable through the court system.

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33-20E-16. The party whose final offer amount is not selected by the arbitrator shall pay the amount of the verdict, the arbitrator's expenses and fees, and any other fees assessed by the resolution organization, directly to such resolution organization. In the event of default, the defaulting party shall also pay such moneys due directly to such organization. In the event that both parties default, the parties shall each be responsible for paying such organization one-half of all moneys due. Moneys due under this Code section shall be paid in full to the resolution organization within 15 days of arbitrator's final decision. Within three days of such organization's receipt of moneys due to the party whose final offer was selected, such moneys shall be distributed to such party.
33-20E-17. Following the resolution of arbitration, the Commissioner may refer the decision of the arbitrator to the appropriate state agency or the governing entity with governing authority over such provider or facility if the Commissioner concludes that a provider or facility has either displayed a pattern of acting in violation of this chapter or has failed to comply with a lawful order of the Commissioner or the arbitrator. Such referral shall include a description of such violations and the Commissioner's recommendation for enforcement action. Such state agency or governing entity shall initiate an investigation regarding such referral within 30 days of receiving such referral and shall conclude the investigation within 90 days of receiving such referral.
33-20E-18. Once a request for arbitration has been filed with the Commissioner by a provider or facility under this chapter, neither such provider nor such facility nor the insurer in such dispute shall file a lawsuit in court regarding the same out-of-network claim.
33-20E-19. Each resolution organization contracted with by the department shall report to the department on a quarterly basis the results of all disputes referred to such organization as follows: the number of arbitrations filed, settled, arbitrated, defaulted, or dismissed during the previous calendar year and whether the arbitrators' decisions were in favor of the insurer or the provider or facility.
33-20E-20. On or before July 1, 2022, and each July 1 thereafter, the Commissioner shall provide a written report to the House Committee on Insurance and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, or their successor committees, and shall post the report on the department's website summarizing the number of arbitrations filed, settled, arbitrated, defaulted, and dismissed during the previous calendar year; and a description of whether the arbitration decisions were in favor of the insurer or the provider or facility.

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33-20E-21. The arbitration conducted under this chapter shall be subject to neither Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' nor Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act.'

33-20E-22. No nonparticipating provider shall report to any credit reporting agency any covered person who receives a surprise bill for the receipt of healthcare services from such provider and does not pay such provider any copay, coinsurance, deductible, or other cost-sharing amount beyond what such covered person would pay if such nonparticipating provider had been a participating provider.

33-20E-23. Nothing in this chapter shall reduce a covered person's financial responsibilities with regard to ground ambulance transportation."

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-6-34, relating to unfair claims settlement practices, by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (13), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (14) and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(15) Failure to comply with any insurer requirement in Chapter 20E of Title 33, the 'Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act,' including the failure to pay a resolution organization as required under Code Section 33-20E-16."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

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

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Taylor of the 173rd was excused from voting on HB 888.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton
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Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 4.

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

HB 789. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th, Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, so as to provide for the creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain physician specialty groups contracted with a hospital within a health insurer's network; to provide for definitions; to provide for a requirement that insurers include hospital surprise bill ratings online and in print provider directories; to provide for a requirement that each insurer that advertises any hospital as in-network shall disclose such hospital's surprise bill rating within such advertisement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, so as to provide for the creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain types of hospital based physician specialty groups within a health insurer's network; to provide for definitions; to provide for a requirement that insurers include health benefit plan surprise bill ratings online and in print provider directories; to provide for a requirement that each insurer that advertises any health benefit plan shall disclose such surprise bill rating within such advertisement; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Surprise Bill Transparency Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, is amended by revising Code Section 33-20C-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"33-20C-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Covered person' means a policyholder, subscriber, enrollee, or other individual participating in a health benefit plan. (2) 'Facility' means an institution providing physical, mental, or behavioral healthcare services or a health care healthcare setting, including, but not limited to, hospitals; licensed inpatient centers; ambulatory surgical centers; skilled nursing facilities; residential treatment centers; diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation centers; imaging centers; and rehabilitation and other therapeutic health settings. (3) 'Health benefit plan' means a policy, contract, certificate, or agreement entered into, offered by, or issued by an insurer to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care healthcare services, including a standalone dental plan. (4) 'Health benefit plan surprise bill rating' means the number of checkmarks and Xmarks between zero and four that a health benefit plan's in-network hospital has earned based upon the number of qualified hospital based specialty group types with which such health benefit plan is contracted for the provision of healthcare services. Each checkmark indicates the presence of a particular type of qualified hospital based specialty group. An X-mark indicates the absence of a particular type of qualified

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hospital based specialty group. Any color advertisement which includes a health benefit plan surprise bill rating shall use green checkmarks and red X-marks. (4)(5) 'Healthcare professional' 'Health care professional' means a physician or other health care healthcare practitioner licensed, accredited, or certified to perform specified physical, mental, or behavioral health care healthcare services consistent with his or her scope of practice under state law. (5)(6) 'Healthcare provider' 'Health care provider' or 'provider' means a health care healthcare professional, pharmacy, or facility. (6)(7) 'Healthcare services' 'Health care services' means services for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, cure, or relief of a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition, illness, injury, or disease, including mental health and substance abuse disorders. (7)(8) 'Insurer' means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, that contracts, offers to contract, or enters into an agreement to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care healthcare services, including an accident and sickness insurance company, a health maintenance organization, a health care healthcare plan, or any other entity providing a health insurance plan, a health benefit plan, or health care healthcare services. (8)(9) 'Network' means the group or groups of participating health care healthcare providers providing services under a network plan. (9)(10) 'Network plan' means a health benefit plan of an insurer that either requires a covered person to use health care healthcare providers managed by, owned by, under contract with, or employed by the insurer or that creates incentives, including financial incentives, for a covered person to use such health care healthcare providers. (11) 'Qualified hospital based specialty group' means a medical group of anesthesiologists, pathologists, radiologists, or emergency medicine physicians. (10)(12) 'Standalone dental plan' means a plan of an insurer that provides coverage substantially all of which is for treatment of the mouth, including any organ or structure within the mouth, which is provided under a separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance or is otherwise not an integral part of a group benefit plan. (11)(13) 'Tiers' or 'tiered network' means a network that identifies and groups some or all types of providers and facilities into specific groups to which different provider reimbursement, covered person cost sharing, or provider access requirements, or any combination thereof, apply for the same services."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-20C-4, relating to information and searchable format for directories and exclusion for dental plans, as follows:
"33-20C-4. (a) The insurer shall make available through an online provider directory, for each network plan, the following information, in a searchable format:
(1) For health care healthcare professionals:

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(A) Name; (B) Gender; (C) Contact information; (D) Participating office location or locations; (E) Specialty, if applicable; (F) Board certifications, if applicable; (G) Medical group affiliations, if applicable; (H) Participating facility affiliations, if applicable; (I) Languages spoken other than English by the health care healthcare professional or clinical staff, if applicable; (J) Tier; and (K) Whether they are accepting new patients; (2) For hospitals: (A) Hospital name; (B) Hospital type, such as acute, rehabilitation, children's, or cancer; (C) Participating hospital location; (D) Hospital accreditation status; and (E) Telephone number; and (F) Health benefit plan surprise bill rating; and (3) For facilities other than hospitals: (A) Facility name; (B) Facility type; (C) Types of services performed; (D) Participating facility location or locations; and (E) Telephone number. (b) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to standalone dental plans."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-20C-5, relating to printed directories, accuracy, and application to stand-alone dental plans, as follows:
"33-20C-5. (a) The insurer shall make available in print, upon request, the following provider directory information for the applicable network plan:
(1) For health care healthcare professionals: (A) Name; (B) Contact information; (C) Participating office location or locations; (D) Specialty, if applicable; (E) Languages spoken other than English, if applicable; and (F) Whether accepting new patients;
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(B) Hospital type, such as acute, rehabilitation, children's, or cancer; and (C) Participating hospital location and telephone number; and (D) Health benefit plan surprise bill rating; and (3) For facilities other than hospitals: (A) Facility name; (B) Facility type; (C) Types of services performed; and (D) Participating facility location or locations and telephone number. (b) The insurer shall include a disclosure in the print directory that the information in subsection (a) of this Code section and included in the directory is accurate as of the date of printing and that covered persons or prospective covered persons should consult the insurer's electronic provider directory on its website or call a specified customer service telephone number to obtain current provider directory information. (c) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to standalone dental plans."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-20C-7. (a) Each insurer that advertises any health benefit plan as in-network shall be required to disclose such health benefit plan surprise bill rating within such advertisement notwithstanding the type or form of such advertisement. (b) If a health benefit plan surprise bill rating is less than four checkmarks, each insurer advertising a hospital as in-network shall describe which qualified hospital based specialty group types are not contracted with such health benefit plan. (c) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations which require insurers to provide explanatory footnotes to each health benefit plan surprise bill rating in such special circumstances as the Commissioner may determine to be appropriate. (d) If an insurer processes a claim on a covered person from an out-of-network qualified hospital based specialty group provider at out-of-network rates, such insurer shall update the relevant health benefit plan surprise bill rating within 30 days to reflect any necessary reduction in such rating. (e) The Commissioner may submit an annual report to the House Committee on Insurance and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee beginning January 1, 2022. Such report may include such aggregate data as the Commissioner determines beneficial to share with such committees."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective October 1, 2020.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 1.

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

HB 957. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cheokas of the 138th, Nix of the 69th and Setzler of the 35th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education generally, so as to provide that certain charter school employees shall be included in the health insurance fund for public school teachers; to provide that local start-up charter schools and state charter schools shall require proof of residency either at the time of application or enrollment; to extend the terms of members appointed to the State Charter Schools Commission; to provide for ownership and handling of student records by state charter schools; to revise the deadline for the virtual school performance audit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education generally, so as to provide that certain charter school employees shall be included in the health insurance fund for public school teachers; to provide that local start-up charter schools and state charter schools shall require proof of residency either at the time of application or enrollment; to extend the terms of members appointed to the State Charter Schools Commission; to provide for ownership and handling of student records by state charter schools; to revise the deadline for the virtual school performance audit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education generally, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-2-880, relating to definitions for a health insurance plan for public school teachers, as follows:
"(4) 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' mean any person employed not less than half time in a professionally certificated capacity or position in the public school systems of this state. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean librarians and other personnel employed not less than 30 hours per week by regional and county libraries. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean personnel employed by the high school program of Georgia Military College. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean any professionally certificated person who has acquired ten years or more of creditable service and who is being paid retirement benefits by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, Chapter 3 of Title 47, or by any other public school teacher retirement system in this state. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean any person employed not less than half time and compensated in a professionally certificated capacity or position in a charter

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school in this state established pursuant to either Article 31 or 31A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 this chapter if such charter school elects upon initial approval of its charter or, if such charter school is an existing charter school, elects upon notice by the health insurance plan provided in this part or upon the expiration of its current health care plan or by no later than December 31, 2009, to participate in the health insurance plan established pursuant to this subpart. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' shall not be deemed to include any emergency or temporary employee. Notwithstanding this definition or any other provision of this subpart, the board may, by regulation, make available to employees who work 17 1/2 hours or more per week such benefits as are required to be made available to such employees by regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service or any other federal authority."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 20-2-2066, relating to admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of charter school students, as follows:
"(a) A local charter school shall enroll students in the following manner: (1)(A) A start-up charter school shall enroll any student who, at the time of enrollment, resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. The governing board of the charter school shall require proof of residency either at the time of application or enrollment. Except for educationally disadvantaged students who may be provided an increased chance of admission through a weighted lottery if permitted by the school's charter, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a start-up charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (i) A sibling of a student enrolled in the start-up charter school; (ii) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (iii) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the start-up charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the start-up charter school; (iv) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (v) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school. (B) A conversion charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter. If the number of applying students who reside in the attendance zone does not exceed the capacity as specified in the charter, additional students shall be enrolled based on a random selection process, except for educationally disadvantaged

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students who may be provided an increased chance of admission through a weighted lottery if permitted by the school's charter; provided, however, that a conversion charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter:
(i) A sibling of a student enrolled in the conversion charter school or in any school in the high school cluster; (ii) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the conversion charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the conversion charter school; (iii) Students who were enrolled in the local school prior to its becoming a conversion charter school; (iv) Students who reside in the attendance zone specified in the charter; and (v) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school; and (2) A student who resides outside the school system in which the local charter school is located may not enroll in that local charter school except pursuant to a contractual agreement between the local boards of the school system in which the student resides and the school system in which the local charter school is located. Unless otherwise provided in such contractual agreement, a local charter school may give enrollment preference to a sibling of a nonresident student currently enrolled in the local charter school. (b) A state chartered special school shall enroll any student who, at the time of enrollment, resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. The governing board of the charter school shall require proof of residency either at the time of application or enrollment. The period of time during which an application for enrollment may be submitted shall be specified in the charter. Except for educationally disadvantaged students who may be provided an increased chance of admission through a weighted lottery if permitted by the school's charter, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a state chartered special school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (1) A sibling of a student enrolled in the state chartered special school; (2) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (3) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state chartered special school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the state chartered special school; (4) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and

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(5) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the state chartered special school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2082, relating to State Charter Schools Commission, members, and operations, as follows:
"(b) The commission shall be appointed by the State Board of Education and shall be composed of a total of seven members and made up of three appointees recommended by the Governor, two appointees recommended by the President of the Senate, and two appointees recommended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each recommend a list of no fewer than two nominees for each appointment to the commission. The appointments shall be made as soon as feasible but no later than the first regular meeting of the State Board of Education in February, 2013. Each member appointed on or after July 1, 2020, shall serve a term of two four years; provided, however, that, for the purpose of providing staggered terms, of the initial appointments, three members shall be appointed to one-year terms and four members shall be appointed to two-year terms as determined by the State Board of Education. Thereafter, each appointee shall serve a two-year term unless the State Board of Education, after review and upon recommendation by the initial recommending authority, extends the appointment. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, it shall be filled Vacancies in appointed positions shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the State Board of Education from a recommendation by the appropriate authority according to the procedure set forth in this subsection. The members of the commission shall annually vote to appoint a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its membership. Each member of the commission shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the commission should include a group of diverse individuals representative of Georgia's school population, to the extent possible, with respect to race, sex, and geography who have experience in finance, administration, law, and education."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 31A of Chapter 2, relating to state charter schools, to read as follows:
"20-2-2088.1. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, records created, received, or maintained in the performance of a charter by a state charter school shall be the property of the state charter school. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude a state charter school from contracting with a third party for services related to the creation and maintenance of records; provided, however, that at no time shall the third party withhold or otherwise prevent access to any record which is the property of the state charter school; and provided, further, that such contract expressly provides that the third party shall

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comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to the confidentiality or privacy of the records that are the subject of such contract. (b) In the event that a state charter school ceases operations for any reason, including, but not limited to, the termination, nonrenewal, or abandonment of the state charter school's charter, the nonprofit entity which held the charter contract shall retain ownership, including all incumbent responsibilities of an operational state charter school, of all records for a period of one year from the later of the date the charter contract expired, the date the charter contract was terminated, or the date the state charter school ceased operations. Incumbent responsibilities include, but are not limited to, transferring student records to public or private schools, schools operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the local school system or schools from which the records are requested. After the one-year period, the nonprofit entity which held the charter contract shall transfer all records, including student records, to the commission in the format and manner specified by the commission. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the inspection of public records as provided for in Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."

SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-2093, relating to annual report on state charter schools that offer virtual instruction, minimum requirements, and publication on website, as follows:
"(3) The Department of Audits and Accounts shall submit the annual report on each state charter school that offers virtual instruction to the commission, the State Board of Education, the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor by December April 1 of each year. The annual report shall also be posted on the state charter school's official website."

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre

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Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak
Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 4.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 401 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 3, 2020

I would like a Yes vote on HB 957 please. I did not tally my Yes vote before the machine was locked.

Thank you.

/s/ Danny Mathis

HB 966. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, McCall of the 33rd, Ridley of the 6th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
12-6-250. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Director' means the director of the State Forestry Commission. (2) 'Harvest' or 'harvesting' means the various methods or processes of gathering saw palmetto berries for preservation, storage, use, or sale. (3) 'Landowner' means the person that owns land from which saw palmetto berries are harvested or the person having possession, control, or use of such land that has lawful authority to grant permission to harvest saw palmetto berries from the land. (4) 'Person' means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.

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(5) 'Saw palmetto berries' means the fruit of the plant species Serenoa repens, commonly known as the saw palmetto. (6) 'Saw palmetto berry dealer' means a person that purchases or otherwise obtains saw palmetto berries from a seller for the purpose of selling such saw palmetto berries at retail or for the purpose of selling such saw palmetto berries to another saw palmetto berry dealer or for both such purposes. This term also includes any person that purchases saw palmetto berries directly from a landowner for the purpose of selling such saw palmetto berries at retail. (7) 'Seller' means a person that exchanges or offers to exchange saw palmetto berries for money or for any other valuable consideration.
12-6-251. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The natural occurrence of saw palmetto berries constitutes a significant economic resource for landowners; (2) Such landowners have been victimized by continuous and repeated trespasses onto their lands by persons engaged in harvesting saw palmetto berries and have thus been deprived of the economic benefit of such resources; and (3) The repeated trespasses onto private property by certain persons engaged in the harvesting of saw palmetto berries constitute an organized and methodical deprivation of the rights of others, necessitating the addition of this article.
12-6-252. (a) As a condition of selling saw palmetto berries to a saw palmetto berry dealer within this state, the seller shall obtain and present to the saw palmetto berry dealer a certificate of harvest. A certificate of harvest shall be a written or printed document signed by the landowner from which the saw palmetto berries were harvested granting permission for the harvest of the saw palmetto berries and shall include a harvest start date and end date, which harvest period shall not exceed one year. A certificate of harvest shall be valid for one year. In addition to the permission of the landowner to harvest saw palmetto berries, a certificate of harvest shall include:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner that granted permission to harvest the saw palmetto berries; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to harvest the saw palmetto berries; and (3) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest. (b) A saw palmetto berry dealer that purchases saw palmetto berries directly from a landowner or a person harvesting saw palmetto berries from another's property shall obtain a landowner's certificate of harvest. A landowner's certificate of harvest shall include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner; (2) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest; and (3) The landowner's signature.

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12-6-253. (a) A person who participates in the procurement of palmetto berries shall maintain a legible record of all activities and purchase transactions of saw palmetto berries. Such record shall include the following information:
(1) The names and addresses of such person and of the landowner; (2) The date or dates of harvesting; (3) The weight, quantity, or volume and a description of the type of saw palmetto berries harvested; (4) The amount of consideration given for the harvested saw palmetto berries and a copy of the check or voucher or documentation evidencing the electronic funds transfer given as consideration for such harvesting; (5) A signed statement from such person that he or she has the landowner's permission to harvest saw palmetto berries; and (6) A scanned or photocopied copy of a valid personal identification card of such person and of the landowner. (b) A person required to record information as set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall maintain such records for not less than two years from the date of harvest.
12-6-254. When the director or law enforcement finds that any saw palmetto berries are being harvested or offered or exposed for sale in violation of this article, the director or law enforcement may issue and enforce written or printed stop harvest, stop sale, stop use, or removal orders to the owners or custodians of such saw palmetto berries, ordering such individuals to hold the same at a designated location until a certificate of harvest or a landowner's certificate of harvest has been provided and such saw palmetto berries have been released, in writing, by the director or law enforcement, or until such saw palmetto berries have been otherwise legally disposed of by written authority. The director or law enforcement or both shall release saw palmetto berries when the requirements of this article are met.
12-6-255. Any saw palmetto berries obtained or offered for sale in violation of this article shall be subject to seizure on the complaint of the director or law enforcement to the superior court of the county in which the saw palmetto berries are found. If the court finds the status of the saw palmetto berries to be in violation of this article, and orders condemnation of such saw palmetto berries, the saw palmetto berries shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with their quantity, the interests of the parties, and the laws of this state; provided, however, that in no instance shall the saw palmetto berries be ordered by the court to be disposed of without first giving the person claiming to own the saw palmetto berries an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the saw palmetto berries in such manner as to bring the matter into compliance with this article.

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12-6-256. This article shall not be construed so as to affect any landowner that harvests or handles saw palmetto berries for home or personal use.
12-6-257. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the following individuals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00:
(1) A person that exchanges or offers to exchange saw palmetto berries for money or any other valuable consideration with a saw palmetto berry dealer or seller without first obtaining and presenting to the saw palmetto dealer or seller a certificate of harvest as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 12-6-252; (2) A person that harvests saw palmetto berries without first obtaining a landowner's certificate of harvest as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 12-6-252; and (3) A saw palmetto berry dealer or seller that purchases saw palmetto berries without first obtaining a landowner's certificate of harvest as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 12-6-252. (4) A person who knowingly possesses saw palmetto berries harvested in violation of this article. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, when an individual knowingly engages in any of the activities prohibited in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased is less than $1,500.00, such individual shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine equal to the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased, but not more than $1,499.99, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. (2) When an individual knowingly engages in any of the activities prohibited in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased is $1,500.00 or more, such individual shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine equal to the greater of $1,500.00 or the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased, but neither less than $1,500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or by imprisonment for not more than three years, or both. (c) When a person signs the statement required by paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-6-253 knowing it to be false, such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00. (d) A person convicted pursuant to this Code section may, in addition to any fines levied against such person, be ordered to make restitution to the landowner in an amount equal to the value of the saw palmetto berries unlawfully harvested."

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SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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

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

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

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough E Burns N Caldwell N Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain Y McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 125, nays 42.

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

HB 830. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to increase the percentage of an eligible large retirement system's assets that may be invested in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter N Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley N Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y McClain Y McLaurin

N Scott Y Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 12.

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

HB 932. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 25th, Wiedower of the 119th and Newton of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 14 and Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional corporations and the "Georgia Podiatry Practice Act," respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to podiatric medicine and surgery; to provide for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine to join professional corporations with Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathy; to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to eligibility for licensure as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine; to provide authority for the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to conduct fingerprint based criminal background checks; to provide for procedures, liability, and confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 7 of Title 14 and Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional corporations and the "Georgia Podiatry Practice Act," respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to podiatric medicine and surgery; to provide for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine to join professional corporations with Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathy; to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to eligibility for licensure as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine; to provide authority for the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to conduct fingerprint based criminal background checks; to provide for procedures, liability, and confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional corporations, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-7-4, relating to professional services, as follows:

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"(a) A professional corporation may practice only one profession, but for the purpose of this chapter,:
(1) The the practice of architecture, professional engineering, and land surveying shall be considered the practice of only one profession to the extent that existing laws permit overlapping practices by members of those specific professions not inconsistent with the ethics of the professions involved, and; (2) To to the extent not inconsistent with the ethics of the professions involved or otherwise prohibited by law, physicians specializing in ophthalmology that who are practicing within their scope of practice as established by law may organize and jointly own a professional corporation with optometrists that who are practicing within their scope of practice as established by law; provided, however, that nothing in this paragraph shall authorize optometrists to attach the title 'physician' to such optometrists' names or to the name of the professional corporation; and (3) To the extent not inconsistent with the ethics of the professions involved or otherwise prohibited by law, Doctors of Podiatric Medicine who are practicing within their scope of practice as established by law may organize and jointly own a professional corporation with any Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathy who are practicing within their own scope of practice as established by law."
SECTION 2. Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Podiatry Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 43-35-3, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Podiatric medicine,' which includes chiropody, podiatry, and podiatric medicine and surgery, means that portion of the practice of medicine identified by the acts described in any one or more of the following:
(A) Charging a fee or other compensation, either directly or indirectly, for any history or physical examination of a patient in a person's office or in a hospital, clinic, or other similar facility prior to, incident to, and necessary for the diagnosis and treatment, by primary medical care, surgical or other means, of diseases, ailments, injuries, cosmetic conditions, or abnormal conditions of the human foot and leg. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'cosmetic' means a surgical or medical procedure intended to enhance the physical appearance or function of the foot, ankle, or leg, including, but not limited to, skin problems such as blemishes, spider veins, and scar revisions; (B) Holding oneself out to the public, either directly or indirectly, as being engaged in the practice of podiatric medicine; (C) Displaying or using a title or abbreviation such as 'Doctor of Podiatric Medicine,' 'D.P.M.,' 'Foot Doctor,' 'Foot Specialist,' 'Foot Surgeon,' 'Foot and Ankle Surgeon,' or other letters, designations, or symbols or signs of any type which expressly or implicitly indicate to the general public that the user renders treatment to the foot, ankle, and leg under the provisions of this chapter;

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(D) Performing surgery on the foot or leg of a patient, except that when such surgery is performed under general anesthesia it shall be permissible only when said surgery is performed at a facility permitted and regulated as a hospital or ambulatory surgical treatment center under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 and when said general anesthesia is administered under the direction of a duly licensed physician; (E) Performing amputations of the toe; or (F) Performing amputations distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint but only when performed in a facility permitted and regulated as a hospital or ambulatory surgical treatment center under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 and when performed by a podiatrist who is certified by the board in meeting the requirements which shall be established by regulations of the board which have been jointly approved by the board and the Georgia Composite Medical Board."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-35-12, relating to eligibility for license, as follows:
"43-35-12. A license to practice podiatric medicine shall be issued to any person who:
(1) Is a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the board; (2) Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent; (3) Satisfactorily passes a board approved examination, if an examination is required by the board; (4) Successfully completes postdoctoral training of no less than 12 months as a resident in podiatric medicine and surgery in a program or institution approved by, and in good standing with, the board; (5) Has attained the age of 21 years; (6) Has satisfactory results, as determined by the board, from a criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to Code Section 43-35-12.1; (6)(7) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 4335-16; and (7)(8) Pays the required fee to the board."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-35-12.1. Any applicant for a license or renewal shall have satisfactory results from a fingerprint records check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to,

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classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 755. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Jones of the 47th, Nix of the 69th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Glanton of the 75th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school funding, so as to provide that local boards of education shall provide local charter schools with itemized allotment sheets for the upcoming fiscal year by July 1 of each year; to provide that when a local board of education determines that an adjustment to the allocation for a local charter school is necessary, the local board of education shall provide the local charter school with 30 days' notice before the allocation is adjusted, provide an amended itemized allotment sheet to the local charter school, and publish the amended itemized allotment sheet in a prominent location on its website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education generally, so as to provide that each local board of education shall provide its local charter schools with preliminary allotment sheets for the upcoming fiscal year within 45 calendar days of receiving its preliminary allotment sheet from the Department of Education; to provide that each local board of education shall publish in a prominent location on its website the calculation of earnings to each local charter school; to provide that when a local board of education determines that an adjustment to the allocation for a local charter school is necessary, the local board of education shall provide the local charter school with 30 days' notice before the allocation is adjusted, provide an amended itemized allotment sheet to the local charter school, and publish the amended itemized allotment sheet in a prominent location on its website; to require local school systems to post required information regarding intradistrict transfers, including relevant dates and deadlines, in a prominent location on its website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education generally, is amended in Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, by revising subsection (c.3) as follows:
"(c.3)(1) Each local board of education that has one or more local charter schools shall provide each local charter school with a preliminary annual allotment sheet itemizing the preliminary calculation of state, local, and federal allocations to be provided by the local school system to the local charter school for the upcoming fiscal year not later than 45 calendar days after the local school system receives its preliminary annual allotment sheet from the Department of Education. (2) The local board of education shall publish in a prominent location on its website the calculation of earnings to each local charter school made pursuant to subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Code section, including federal funds received by each local charter school. Such calculations shall be published as soon as practicable prior to the distribution of funds to the local charter school by the local board, and no later than October 1 of each year, and shall be updated upon receipt of any additional federal funds received pursuant to state reallocation of federal funds and distributed to local charter schools. Such calculations may be published in conjunction with the financial and transparency information required to be published by local boards of education pursuant to Part 3A Part 3B of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20. In the event that the Department of Education makes such calculations available on its website, a local board of education may post a link in a prominent location on its website to the Department of Education's web page which contains such calculations to comply with this subsection. (3) In the event that the local board of education determines that an adjustment to the allocation for a local charter school is necessary, the local board of education shall provide the local charter school with 30 days' notice before the allocation is adjusted, shall provide an amended itemized allotment sheet to the local charter school, and shall publish the amended itemized allotment sheet in a prominent location on its website."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-2-2131, relating to enrollment of students in school to which not originally assigned, procedure, annual notification, and exception, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) Each local school system shall annually notify prior to each school year the parents of each student by letter, electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to the parent parents under this article, including all relevant dates and deadlines. As a part of such annual notification process, each local school system shall post in a prominent location on its website the information required pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G E Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 4.

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

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 216 HB 895 HB 936 HB 1021

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 890 HB 905 HB 1018 HB 1082

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

The following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HR 164. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Stephens of the 164th, Trammell of the 132nd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the dedication of revenues derived from fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were imposed; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the dedication of revenues derived from certain fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were imposed; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for temporary suspension of such dedication of revenues; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is amended by redesignating the second subparagraph (o), relating to the dedication of the excise tax on the sale of fireworks, as subparagraph (p) and by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(q)(1) Subject to the limitations in this subparagraph, the General Assembly may provide by general law for the dedication of revenues derived from fees or taxes regarding hazardous wastes and solid wastes, including fees related to the disposal of scrap automobile tires, to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were imposed. (2) Fees or taxes regarding hazardous wastes shall be dedicated funding grants and loans for the following public purposes:
(A) Activities associated with the investigation, detoxification, removal, and disposal of any hazardous wastes, hazardous constituents, or hazardous substances at sites where corrective action is necessary to mitigate a present or future danger to human health or the environment; (B) For emergency actions necessary to protect public health, safety, or the environment whenever there is release of hazardous wastes, hazardous constituents, or hazardous substances; (C) For financing of the state and local share of the costs associated with the investigation, remediation, and postclosure care and maintenance of sites placed on the National Priority List pursuant to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, or sites placed on the hazardous site inventory of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; (D) For activities administered by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources associated with pollution prevention, including the reduction of hazardous wastes generated in this state; and (E) For activities associated with the administration of such matters, including reviewing and overseeing investigations, corrective action, and other actions by federal agencies and supporting the reduction of hazardous waste and pollution prevention activities by federal agencies. (3) Fees or taxes regarding solid wastes shall be dedicated to: (A) Grants to counties, municipalities, or a combination thereof or to any public authority, agency, commission, or institution to assist such government or public body in the construction of solid waste handling systems which are consistent with local and regional solid waste management plans prepared in accordance with law; and (B) Grants and loans to counties, municipalities, or any combination thereof or to any authority, agency, or council for the cleanup of solid waste disposal facilities, including those used for the disposal of scrap tires; for the development and implementation of solid waste enforcement programs for the prevention and abatement of illegal dumping of solid waste, including without limitation, the prevention and abatement of litter; for the implementation of innovative technologies for the recycling and reuse of solid waste, including without limitation, scrap tires;

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and for educational and other efforts to promote waste reduction, recycling, and recycling market development. (4) The General Assembly shall not be authorized to dedicate state revenues pursuant to this subparagraph when the total revenues dedicated hereunder, including any nonlapsed funds, are equal to or exceed 1 percent of the total state revenues based on the previous fiscal year's state revenues subject to appropriation. (5) Any funds dedicated pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be subject to the limitations of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(c), relating to the lapsing of funds; subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph, relating to allocation of proceeds; or Article VII, Section III, Paragraph II(a), relating to payment into the general fund of the state treasury. (6) Any revenues remaining after funding the grants and loans provided for in this Paragraph shall be dedicated to funding the operational costs of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (7) No revenues which are dedicated pursuant to this subparagraph shall be subject to any further dedication, any rededication to another purpose, or any alteration whatsoever through the general appropriations Act, or any amendment thereto, or any supplementary appropriations Act, or any amendment thereto, and any such further dedication, rededication to another purpose, or alteration shall be void and of no force and effect. (8) In the event that there is a state revenue decline for three consecutive months from the revenues collected for the corresponding months in the immediately preceding fiscal year, the Governor may by executive order temporarily suspend the dedication of revenues pursuant to general law enacted pursuant to this subparagraph. Upon such executive order being issued by the Governor, the dedication of revenues pursuant to general law enacted pursuant to this subparagraph shall be temporarily suspended and previously dedicated revenues which remain unspent shall be made subject to appropriation. Such suspension shall continue in effect until either the Governor withdraws such suspension by executive order or there is a state revenue increase for three consecutive months from the revenues collected for the corresponding months in the immediately preceding fiscal year, whichever occurs first."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to dedicate revenues derived from hazardous wastes and solid wastes, including fees related to the disposal of scrap automobile tires, fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were imposed?"

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Welch of the 110th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HR 164 (LC 34 5570S) by deleting all matter from lines 1 through the end and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the creation or renewal and dedication of revenues derived from fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were intended; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the redesignation of current subparagraphs of the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is amended by redesignating the second subparagraph (o), relating to the dedication of the excise tax on the sale of fireworks, as subparagraph (p), by redesignating subparagraph (p), relating to the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Fund, as subparagraph (q), and by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(r)(1) Subject to the limitations in this subparagraph, the General Assembly may provide by general law for the creation or renewal and dedication of revenues, in whole or in part, derived from fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were intended; provided that the general law dedicating such fee or tax shall reference this provision of the Constitution, provide the specific public purpose for which the revenue derived from such fee or tax shall be used, identify the agency to administer such revenue, require annual reporting of the revenues and expenses by such agency, and include an automatic expiration of such fee or tax within a period not to exceed ten years. Any such general law may also be authorized to offset, in whole or in part, the costs to the state of implementing and administering such dedication of revenue. (2) The General Assembly shall not be authorized to dedicate state revenues pursuant to this subparagraph when the total revenues dedicated hereunder, including any nonlapsed funds, are equal to or exceed one percent of the total state revenues based on the previous fiscal year's state revenues subject to appropriation. (3) Any general law enacted pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be subject to the limitations of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(c), relating to the lapsing of funds;

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Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(a), relating to allocation of proceeds; or Article VII, Section III, Paragraph II(a), relating to payment into the general fund of the state treasury. (4) Any general law enacted creating or renewing and dedicating revenues shall not become effective unless approved by two-thirds of the members elected to each chamber of the General Assembly in a roll-call vote; provided, however, that such a general law may be repealed by a majority vote of the members elected to each chamber of the General Assembly in a roll-call vote. Except in the case of a financial emergency as provided in paragraph (5) of this subparagraph, no amendment to any general law enacted pursuant to this subparagraph shall become effective unless approved by twothirds of the members elected to each chamber of the General Assembly in a roll-call vote. (5) No revenues which are dedicated by a general law enacted pursuant to this subparagraph shall be subject to any further dedication, any rededication to another purpose, or any alteration whatsoever through the general appropriations Act, or any amendment thereto, or any supplementary appropriations Act, or any amendment thereto, and any such further dedication, rededication to another purpose, or alteration shall be void and of no force and effect. If in the case of a financial emergency the Governor or General Assembly intends to suspend the dedication of revenues enacted pursuant to this subparagraph, the Governor or the General Assembly shall do so only in strict compliance with the following procedures.
(A) In the event the Governor declares a financial emergency in the state, where such financial emergency shall be deemed to exist only if the revenue collection in the most recently completed fiscal year decreased by three percent or more below the revenue estimate for such fiscal year or the state experiences three consecutive months of declining revenues during the current fiscal year, the Governor by executive order may temporarily suspend the dedication of any revenues enacted pursuant to this subparagraph, in whole or in part, and shall appropriate such revenues to maintain the fiscal integrity of the state. Such executive order and associated suspension and appropriation of dedicated revenues shall remain in effect until the fifth day of the session of the General Assembly immediately following the execution of such executive order. Any previously dedicated revenues which remain unspent as of the fifth day of such session, may be appropriated in a supplemental appropriations Act for that same fiscal year. The Governor shall not exercise this executive privilege more than three times during any ten consecutive fiscal-year period or if the General Assembly has acted pursuant to subparagraph (5)(B). (B) In the event the Governor declares a financial emergency in the state as provided in subparagraph (5)(A) or where a majority vote of the members elected to each chamber of the General Assembly in a roll-call vote approves a joint resolution finding a financial emergency, which shall be deemed to exist only if the revenue collection in the most recently completed fiscal year decreased by three percent or more below the revenue estimate for such fiscal year or the state experiences three consecutive months of declining revenues during the current fiscal year, the General

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Assembly may temporarily suspend the dedication of revenues enacted pursuant to this subparagraph, in whole or part, and may appropriate such unspent revenues to maintain the fiscal integrity of the state. Such joint resolution shall not be effective for more than two consecutive fiscal years and may be adopted not more than three times in any ten consecutive fiscal-year period. (6) No revenues which are dedicated pursuant to any other provision of this Constitution by a general law enacted pursuant to any other provision of this Constitution shall be subject to any further dedication, any rededication to another purpose, or any alteration whatsoever unless specifically authorized pursuant to such other provision of the Constitution, and in the absence of such specific authorization, any such further dedication, rededication to another purpose, or alteration shall be void and of no force and effect."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to dedicate revenues derived from fees or taxes to the
( ) NO public purpose for which such fees or taxes were intended?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

Representative Welch of the 110th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HR 164.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G E Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 164, nays 4.

The motion prevailed.

HB 444. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Lott of the 122nd, Rogers of the 10th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Knight of the 130th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to revise the "Move on When Ready Act" and dual credit course; to revise a short title; to provide for certain covered dual credit courses; to provide for certain covered eligible high school students; to provide for maximum covered hours; to provide for high school students to take noncovered dual credit courses at their own expense or with lottery funds; to provide for responsibilities of the commission; to provide for counseling by the postsecondary institution; to provide for application to HOPE scholarship and grant caps; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to revise the "Move on When Ready Act" and dual credit courses; to revise a short title; to

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provide for legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain eligible dual credit courses; to revise provisions relating to eligible high school students; to provide for high school students to take noncovered dual credit courses at their own expense; to provide for responsibilities of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the Office of Planning and Budget; to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, so as to provide a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-161.3, relating to the "Move on When Ready Act" and dual credit courses, as follows:
"20-2-161.3. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Move on When Ready Act.' 'Dual Enrollment Act.' (a.1) The purpose of the Dual Enrollment program is to promote and increase access to postsecondary educational opportunities for Georgia high school students while increasing high school graduation rates, preparing a skilled workforce, and decreasing time and cost to postsecondary credential completion. (b) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commission' means the Georgia Student Finance Commission created by Code Section 20-3-233. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Education. (3) 'Dual credit course' means a postsecondary course, including a virtual course, taken by an eligible high school student pursuant to an arrangement at or through an eligible postsecondary institution for which the student receives secondary credit from his or her eligible high school. (4) 'Eligible core course' means a course in English, math, science, social studies, or a foreign language upon which the commission calculates grade point averages for HOPE scholarship eligibility pursuant to paragraph (3.1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 202-157 and which is included in the eligible course list. (5) 'Eligible course list' means a list of courses maintained by the commission which identifies courses approved for funding authorized by this Code section and shall include eligible core courses and eligible CTAE courses. (6) 'Eligible CTAE course' means all career, technical, and agricultural education courses which are aligned with the department's Career Clusters and Pathways programs and which are included in the eligible course list. (7) 'Eligible dual credit course' means a dual credit course which is included in the eligible course list and which is eligible for payment under this program subject to the following maximum credit hour caps:

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(A) Eligible high school students with 18 or fewer semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of dual credit courses funded under this part on or before June 30, 2020, shall be limited to a total of 30 semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of eligible dual credit courses; and (B) Eligible high school students with 19 or more semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of dual credit courses funded under this part on or before June 30, 2020, shall be limited to 12 additional semester hours, or the equivalent amount of quarter hours, of eligible dual credit courses. (4)(8) 'Eligible high school' means any private or public secondary educational institution located within the State of Georgia and any home study program operated pursuant to Code Section 20-2-690. (5)(9) 'Eligible high school student' means a student entering ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade at an eligible high school. who is: (A) Entering or enrolled in eleventh or twelfth grade at an eligible high school taking any eligible dual credit course at any eligible postsecondary institution; or (B) Entering or enrolled in tenth grade at an eligible high school when such student:
(i) Is enrolled in an eligible CTAE course at an institution within the Technical College System of Georgia; (ii) Has obtained prior to the beginning of the term of dual enrollment coursework an SAT or ACT test score that would meet the assessment requirements of a Zell Miller Scholar pursuant to division (27)(A)(i) of Code Section 20-3-519 and is taking eligible core courses at any eligible postsecondary institution; or (iii) Was enrolled as a ninth grader in one or more dual credit courses at an eligible postsecondary institution for which payment was made under this part on or before June 30, 2020. (6)(10) 'Eligible postsecondary institution' or 'postsecondary institution' means any an eligible postsecondary institution as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-3-519. (7)(11) 'Program' means the arrangement authorized by this Code section whereby an eligible high school student takes one or more dual credit courses with the goal of completing postsecondary credit and high school diploma requirements. (8)(12) 'Secondary credit' means high school credit for dual credit courses taken at or through an eligible postsecondary institution under the program. (c) An Any eligible high school student may apply to an eligible postsecondary institution to take one or more dual credit courses at or through that postsecondary institution which are approved for secondary credit pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section. If accepted at an eligible postsecondary institution, such eligible high school student may take any such approved dual credit course at or through that postsecondary institution, whether or not the course is taught during the regular eligible high school day, and receive secondary credit therefor under the conditions provided in this Code section. (d) In consultation with and subject to approval by the commission, the department shall develop appropriate forms and counseling guidelines for the program and shall make such forms and guidelines available to eligible high schools and eligible postsecondary institutions. No later than the first day of February each year, each eligible high school

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shall provide general information about the program, including such forms, to all its eligible high school students. An eligible high school shall also provide counseling services to such students and their parents or guardians before the students enroll in the program. Prior to participating in the program, the student and the student's parent or guardian shall sign the form provided by the eligible high school or by an eligible postsecondary institution stating that they have received the counseling specified in this subsection and that they understand the responsibilities that shall be assumed in participating in the program. Program information and materials shall be provided to each eighth grade public school student at the time the student is developing his or her individual graduation plan as required by Code Section 20-2-327. (e) In order to participate in the program, each Each eligible high school shall be required to execute a participation agreement as prescribed by the commission.
(f)(1) A participating eligible high school shall grant secondary credit to an eligible high school student enrolled in a dual credit course in an eligible postsecondary institution if such student successfully completes that such course. The secondary credit granted shall be for a comparable required course; career, technical, and agricultural education course; or elective course. Upon completion of an eligible postsecondary institution's dual credit course, the eligible high school student shall be responsible for requesting that the eligible postsecondary institution notify the such student's eligible high school regarding his or her grade in that such course. (2) Secondary credits granted for eligible postsecondary institution dual credit courses under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be counted by the eligible high school toward graduation requirements and subject area requirements of the eligible high school. Evidence of successful completion of each dual credit course and secondary credits granted shall be included in the eligible high school student's secondary school records. (3) A participating eligible high school shall be required to award a high school diploma to any an eligible high school student who is enrolled at or through an eligible postsecondary institution under the program as long as the credit earned at or through such postsecondary institution satisfies course requirements needed for the eligible high school student to complete high school graduation. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, shall determine appropriate courses to meet these requirements. No later than July 1, 2015, the Department of Education department shall communicate to high schools the subject area requirements or elective courses that may be satisfied with dual credit courses provided by eligible postsecondary institutions, which shall include completion of:
(A) At least the following state required ninth and tenth grade level high school courses or their equivalent: two English courses, two mathematics courses, two science courses, two social studies courses, and one health and physical education course; and any state required tests associated with any such courses; and (B) One of the following:
(i) An associate degree program;

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(ii) A technical college diploma program and all postsecondary academic education and technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field; or (iii) At least two technical college certificate of credit programs in one specific career pathway and all postsecondary academic education and technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field as determined by the Technical College System of Georgia. Students who have taken dual credit courses in pursuit of a high school diploma under this paragraph, and were funded under this part, on or before June 30, 2020, shall not be subject to any maximum credit hour caps as set forth in this Code section. Such students may continue participation in the program until the student completes the coursework required for his or her high school diploma. (4) No local school system that receives funding under this article shall exclude eligible high school students taking one or more dual credit courses pursuant to this Code section from eligibility determinations for valedictorian and salutatorian of a participating eligible high school; provided, however, that this shall not apply to a high school student who moves into the local school system after his or her sophomore year tenth grade and has not taken any courses on site at the participating eligible high school. (g) Hours for dual credit courses taken at or through an eligible postsecondary institution pursuant to this Code section by an eligible high school student shall not count against any maximum hourly caps which may be applicable for purposes of HOPE scholarships or grants. (h) The commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code section relating to the program described in this Code section. Said rules and regulations shall provide that, after June 30, 2020, eligible high school students shall not be permitted to retake a dual credit course except under extenuating circumstances, as determined by the commission; and after withdrawal from a second dual credit course, a student shall be ineligible to take any dual credit courses except under extenuating circumstances, as determined by the commission. (i)(1) Every eligible postsecondary institution shall be subject to examination by the commission for the sole purpose of determining whether such postsecondary institution has properly complied with rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Such examination shall be conducted by the commission no less frequently than once every three years. The commission is authorized to conduct the examination using sampling and extrapolation techniques. However, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the a postsecondary institution to determine its own curriculum, philosophy, purpose, or administration. In the event it is determined that a postsecondary institution knowingly or through error certified an ineligible student to be eligible for the program established under this Code section, the amount paid to the postsecondary institution pursuant to such certification shall be refunded by the postsecondary institution to the commission. The commission may

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suspend a postsecondary institution from receiving payments under this Code section if it fails to refund any moneys deemed due pursuant to this subsection. (2) Every eligible high school shall be subject to examination by the commission for the sole purpose of determining whether such high school has properly complied with rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Such examination shall be conducted on a schedule prescribed by the commission. The commission is authorized to conduct the examination using sampling and extrapolation techniques. In the event it is determined that an eligible high school knowingly or through error certified an ineligible student to be eligible for the program established under this Code section, the commission may institute corrective actions, including but not limited to removing the high school's eligibility under this program. (j) In order to participate in the program, each eligible postsecondary institution shall be required to enter into a participation agreement with the commission agreeing to: (1) Waive all mandatory and noncourse related fees for eligible high school students participating in the program taking eligible dual credit courses; (2) Provide course books to eligible high school students participating in the program taking eligible dual credit courses at no charge to the student; (3) Accept the amount paid by the commission as full payment for an eligible high school student's tuition, mandatory and noncourse related fees, and course books for eligible high school students taking eligible dual credit courses; and (4) Provide enrollment and student record data to the Office of Student Achievement Office of Planning and Budget and to the state-wide longitudinal data system maintained by such office. Such data shall be submitted in accordance with timelines and formats established by the Office of Student Achievement Office of Planning and Budget. (k) The commission shall provide funding in accordance with this Code section for eligible dual credit courses taken by eligible high school students; provided, however, that the The funding provided to the commission for the program shall be subject to annual appropriations enacted by the General Assembly beginning in Fiscal Year 2016. The commission shall set criteria for funding for tuition, mandatory and noncourse related fees, course books, and transportation. The amount of such funds to be paid shall be determined by the commission. The commission shall create a grant program, subject to the availability of funds, pursuant to which participating public eligible high schools may apply for transportation grants. Such grants shall be awarded based on criteria, terms, and conditions determined by the commission in consultation with the department. (l) In the event the funds made available to the commission are not sufficient to enable the commission to meet all funding requirements of the program, the amount paid to eligible postsecondary institutions shall be reduced by the commission. Under no circumstances shall the eligible postsecondary institutions require an eligible high school student participating in the program taking an eligible dual credit course to pay for tuition, mandatory and noncourse related fees, or course books. (m) Students enrolled in a work based learning program under Code Section 20-2-161.2 may be eligible to earn dual credit upon completing a planned training experience under

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guidelines developed by the Department of Education department and the Technical College System of Georgia, provided that students meet postsecondary readiness established in reading and writing and mathematics for the particular advanced training program or associate's degree. (n) The commission The Office of Student Achievement shall collect and monitor enrollment and student record data for eligible dual credit courses taken pursuant to this Code section. The Office of Student Achievement commission shall annually measure and evaluate the program. The commission Office of Planning and Budget, the department, eligible postsecondary institutions, and local boards of education shall cooperate with and provide data as necessary to the Office of Student Achievement commission to facilitate the provisions of this subsection. The Office of Student Achievement is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this subsection. (o) Nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to preclude an eligible high school student from taking one or more dual credit courses at his or her own expense."

SECTION 2. Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, is amended by revising division (c)(20)(A)(iv) as follows:
"(iv) Not apply to any room or space being used for classes in which high school students are enrolled through a dual enrollment program, including, but not limited to, classes related to the 'Move on When Ready Act' 'Dual Enrollment Act' as provided for under Code Section 20-2-161.3;"

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

Representative Reeves of the 34th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 444.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo N Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G E Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall

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Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough E Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche N Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 67.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Rhodes of the 120th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment and recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs:

HB 1057. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Fleming of the 121st, Erwin of the 28th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to authorize further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial byproducts by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 1368. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Timothy B. Deas Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1369. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 70th, Hogan of the 179th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing, March 27, 2020, as the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Marshland Protection Act; and for other purposes.
HR 1370. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Hugley of the 136th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Trammell of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tracee McDaniel for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1371. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 39th, Carter of the 92nd, Shannon of the 84th, McLeod of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Katherine Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1372. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Alexander of the 66th, Fleming of the 121st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kiwanis Club of Athens; and for other purposes.
HR 1373. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Jones of the 47th, Oliver of the 82nd, Gaines of the 117th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 1, 2020, as Maternal Mental Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1374. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Bruce of the 61st, Holland of the 54th, Davis of the 87th and Jackson of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Vikki Pruitt for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

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HR 1375. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Hogan of the 179th, Williams of the 148th, Blackmon of the 146th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association for the development of the Best Management Practices for Georgia Golf Courses and recognizing March 9, 2020, as Georgia Golf Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1376. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Dreyer of the 59th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Paris of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2020, as Foster Care and Adoption Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1377. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 108th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Paris of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Essence magazine as a wellrespected and influential publication for African American women; and for other purposes.
HR 1378. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Nix of the 69th, England of the 116th, Williams of the 145th, Collins of the 68th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Georgia Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1379. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Dempsey of the 13th, Smith of the 134th, McCall of the 33rd, Lott of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Autism Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1380. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Thomas of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Shirley Williams Nichols for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1381. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Dickerson of the 113th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Carter of the 92nd and Mitchell of the 88th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Freda Hammonds for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1382. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Henson of the 86th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Linda Clark for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1383. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Efstration of the 104th, Kennard of the 102nd, Park of the 101st, Barr of the 103rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randy Redner; and for other purposes.
HR 1384. By Representative Jones of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Coastal Georgia Honor Flight and commending Georgia's World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans; and for other purposes.
HR 1385. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Rutledge of the 109th, Holly of the 111th, Douglas of the 78th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gordon N. Baker; and for other purposes.
HR 1386. By Representative Hopson of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION commending several award recipients and recognizing February 22, 2020, as Albany African American Honors' Day; and for other purposes.
Representative Rhodes of the 120th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Parks, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish and Parks has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

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HB 998 Do Pass, By Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rhodes of the 120th
Chairman
Representative Kelley of the 16th moved that the House stand in recess until 3:00 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 3:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Twenty-Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communications were received:

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 608-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 4, 2020

Dear Sir,

I mistakenly voted NO on H.B. 966. My intentions were to vote yes. I would appreciate it if I could have my vote changed to a yes. Thank you.

/s/ Joe Campbell

House of Representatives 332 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMO

TO:

Members of the House of Representatives

FROM: Speaker David Ralston

DATE: March 4, 2020

I have today appointed a Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. The following members are hereby appointed to this Special Committee:
Rep. Trey Kelley Chair Rep. Mandi Ballinger Vice Chair

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Rep. William Boddie Rep. James Burchett Rep. J. Collins Rep. Chuck Efstration Rep. Barry Fleming Rep. Houston Gaines Rep. Gerald Greene Rep. Scott Holcomb Rep. Martin Momtahan Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Rep. Bonnie Rich Rep. Calvin Smyre Rep. Andy Welch

DR/lmj

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Campbell Cantrell Carpenter E Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis Dempsey

Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan E Holcomb
Holland Holly Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain

McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell Moore, B E Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wilensky Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Belton of the 112th, Caldwell of the 20th, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dukes of the 154th, Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 91st, Martin of the 49th, Metze of the 55th, Momtahan of the 17th, Morris of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Parsons of the 44th, Thomas of the 56th, Wiedower of the 119th, Williams of the 168th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Chris Musgrove, Future Now, Valdosta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1089. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, England of the 116th, Hawkins of the 27th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to streamline the process of litigation and reduce costs for Georgia's industries, small businesses, and citizens; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise the "Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act"; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System.
HB 1091. By Representative Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require all students attending secondary schools that receive state funds to complete and pass a separate semester course focused solely on economics and personal finance; to provide that the State Board of Education shall prescribe the method and manner of providing the required course; to provide for curriculum content and teacher training by the Department of Education and local school boards, as appropriate; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1094. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, Wiedower of the 119th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding personnel administration, so as to provide for paid parental leave for state employees; to provide for a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1095. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th, Jones of the 47th, Jasperse of the 11th, Pirkle of the 155th, Gambill of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that a teacher who receives in two consecutive school years any combination of two unsatisfactory, ineffective, or needs development annual summative performance evaluations shall not be eligible for a renewable certificate from the Professional Standards Commission; to provide that a teacher who receives an annual performance rating of unsatisfactory, ineffective, or needs development shall be offered the opportunity to request a new evaluator for the following school year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1096. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 133rd and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for imposition of special purpose local option sales tax, resolution or ordinance, notice to county election superintendent, and election, so as to authorize allocation of tax proceeds to maintenance reserve funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1097. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to create the Elder Financial Exploitation Task Force; to provide for membership and duties; to provide a termination date; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

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HR 1366. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Wesley Frank Weaver and dedicating a mile of road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1367. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Gordon of the 163rd, Paris of the 142nd and Howard of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education to ensure that each of its schools has an operational wheelchair onsite at all times; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1100. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Jones of the 25th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to revise standards for the issuance of manufacturer's, manufacturer headquarters', distributor's, and dealer's license plates; to provide for the issuance of broker's license plates; to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to used motor vehicle and used motor vehicle parts dealers, so as to provide requirements for the issuance and renewal of a used motor vehicle dealer license to motor vehicle brokers; to amend Code Section 32-94 of the O.C.G.A., relating to designation of special or exclusive use travel lanes and use of such lanes, so as to conform a cross-reference; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1101. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Scoggins of the 14th, Hawkins of the 27th, Jackson of the 128th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for requirements of insurers upon information requests by claimants; to require certain notices and

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disclosures to claimants and insureds; to provide for a private cause of action for unfair trade practices; 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 Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System.

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

HB 1084 HB 1086 HB 1088 HB 1092 HR 1350 SB 301 SB 373 SB 393 SB 435

HB 1085 HB 1087 HB 1090 HB 1093 SB 271 SB 351 SB 374 SB 396

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 244 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
Chairman

Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 465 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1049 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 556 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1071 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1050 Do Pass HB 1070 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 814 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 865 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 24th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 897 HB 918 HB 946 HB 947
HB 969

State Forestry Commission; create a standing timber notification website; require (A&CA-Burchett-176th) Pharmacies; various provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy; revise (Substitute)(SCQHC-Cooper-43rd) Insurance; extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; provide (Substitute)(SCQHC-Knight-130th) Community Health, Department of; engage an actuary to conduct a study of the fiscal impact of carving out pharmacy benefits from the state's current Medicaid care management organizations; require (SCQHC-Knight-130th) Housing; certain provisions pertaining to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and the procedures, remedies, and judicial review related thereto; change (Judy-Efstration-104th)

Structured Rule

HB 882

Sales and use tax; exemption for the sale of food and food ingredients to qualified food banks; eliminate sunset period (W&M-Houston-170th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 307. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Miller of the 49th, Harbin of the 16th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to provide for registration of supportive housing maternity residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the right to inspect; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 312. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to create the Georgia Commission on African American History and Culture; to provide for duties and objectives; to provide for membership and terms of office; to provide for reporting; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 346. By Senators Black of the 8th, Burke of the 11th, Anderson of the 24th, Harrell of the 40th and Payne of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, so as to increase the membership of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and authorize a registered veterinary technician member; to provide for a professional health program for impaired veterinarians; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 367. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to reduce the number of student assessments; to provide for when assessments must be administered; to provide for analysis of

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locally implemented assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 394. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 402. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17, Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 10 of Title 16, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, custody and release of child, offenses against public administration, pretrial release and diversion programs, and general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to provide for conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for full-face bond requirements; to revise cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 438. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Appling County desire to reduce the size of the board of commissioners by eliminating the position of the at-large commission chairperson; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 869. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Schofield of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Water Authority, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3344), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4325), so as to provide that said authority is a body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation; to provide corporate powers and purposes; to provide for sovereign immunity; to provide exemption for certain liabilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 975. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Madison County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older in addition to existing senior exemptions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 976. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Bulloch County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 645. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
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of a workplace wellness program for the General Assembly and state agencies; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 307. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Miller of the 49th, Harbin of the 16th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to provide for registration of supportive housing maternity residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the right to inspect; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 312. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to create the Georgia Commission on African American History and Culture; to provide for duties and objectives; to provide for membership and terms of office; to provide for reporting; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 346. By Senators Black of the 8th, Burke of the 11th, Anderson of the 24th, Harrell of the 40th and Payne of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, so as to increase the membership of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and authorize a registered veterinary technician member; to provide for a professional health program for impaired veterinarians; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 367. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to reduce the number of student assessments; to provide for when assessments must be administered; to provide for analysis of locally implemented assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 394. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 402. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17, Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 10 of Title 16, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, custody and release of child, offenses against public administration, pretrial release and diversion programs, and general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to provide for conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for full-face bond requirements; to revise cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 438. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Appling County desire to reduce the size of the board of commissioners by eliminating the position of the at-large commission chairperson; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SR 645. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Building Authority to provide for certain space within the former state judicial building to be used for the implementation of a workplace wellness program for the General Assembly and state agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Cheokas of the 138th, Washburn of the 141st, Werkheiser of the 157th, Clark of the 108th, McLaurin of the 51st, Clark of the 147th et al., Frazier of the 126th, Stovall of the 74th et al., and Williams of the 168th.
Pursuant to HR 1032, the House commended the Dacula High School Lady Falcons soccer team for winning the 2019 6A State Championship.
Pursuant to HR 1272, the House recognized March 4, 2020, as Georgia HOPE Day at the state capitol.
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 882. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Rich of the 97th, Corbett of the 174th, Greene of the 151st, Cheokas of the 138th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the state sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset period for the exemption from state and certain local sales and use taxes for the sale of food and food ingredients to qualified food banks and for the use of food and food ingredients donated to qualified nonprofit agencies; to expand the exemption for the use of food and food ingredients donated to qualified nonprofit agencies to include disaster relief; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon
Gravley Y Greene
Gullett Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell E Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 946. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; to revise provisions relating to prohibited activities; to provide for surcharges on certain practices; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, is amended by revising Code Section 33-641, relating to definitions, as follows:
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Affiliate pharmacy' means a pharmacy which, either directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries: (A) Has an investment or ownership interest in a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter; (B) Shares common ownership with a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter; or (C) Has an investor or ownership interest holder which is a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter. (1)(2) 'Business entity' means a corporation, association, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity. (2) 'Covered entity' means an employer, labor union, or other group of persons organized in this state that provides health coverage to covered individuals who are employed or reside in this state. (3) 'Covered individual' means a member, participant, enrollee, contract holder, policy holder, or beneficiary of a covered entity who is provided health coverage by a covered entity. (3.1)(3) 'Dispenser' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (10) of Code Section 16-13-21. (4) 'Health plan' means an individual or group plan or program which is established by contract, certificate, law, plan, policy, subscriber agreement, or any other method and which is entered into, issued, or offered for the purpose of arranging for, delivering, paying for, providing, or reimbursing any of the costs of health care or medical care, including pharmacy services, drugs, or devices. Such term includes any health care coverage provided under the state health benefit plan pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; the medical assistance program pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49; the PeachCare for Kids Program pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49; and any other health benefit plan or policy administered by or on behalf of this state. (4)(5) 'Health system' means a hospital or any other facility or entity owned, operated, or leased by a hospital and a long-term care home. (6) 'Insured' means a person who receives prescription drug benefits administered by a pharmacy benefits manager. (5)(7) 'Maximum allowable cost' means the per unit amount that a pharmacy benefits manager reimburses a pharmacist for a prescription drug, excluding dispensing fees and copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing charges, if any. (8) 'National average drug acquisition cost' means the monthly survey of retail pharmacies conducted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to determine average acquisition cost for Medicaid covered outpatient drugs. (6)(9) 'Pharmacy' means a pharmacy or pharmacist licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 26 or another dispensing provider. (7)(10) 'Pharmacy benefits management' means the administration of a plan or program that pays for, reimburses, and covers the cost of drugs, devices, or pharmacy care to

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insureds on behalf of a health plan. The term shall not include the practice of pharmacy as defined in Code Section 26-4-4. service provided to a health plan or covered entity, directly or through another entity, including the procurement of prescription drugs to be dispensed to patients, or the administration or management of prescription drug benefits, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(A) Mail order pharmacy; (B) Claims processing, retail network management, or payment of claims to pharmacies for dispensing prescription drugs; (C) Clinical or other formulary or preferred drug list development or management; (D) Negotiation or administration of rebates, discounts, payment differentials, or other incentives for the inclusion of particular prescription drugs in a particular category or to promote the purchase of particular prescription drugs; (E) Patient compliance, therapeutic intervention, or generic substitution programs; and (F) Disease management. (8)(11) 'Pharmacy benefits manager' means a person, business entity, or other entity that performs pharmacy benefits management. The term includes a person or entity acting for a pharmacy benefits manager in a contractual or employment relationship in the performance of pharmacy benefits management for a covered entity health plan. The term does not include services provided by pharmacies operating under a hospital pharmacy license. The term also does not include health systems while providing pharmacy services for their patients, employees, or beneficiaries, for indigent care, or for the provision of drugs for outpatient procedures. The term also does not include services provided by pharmacies affiliated with a facility licensed under Code Section 31-44-4 or a licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110. (12) 'Point-of-sale fee' means all or a portion of a drug reimbursement to a pharmacy or other dispenser withheld at the time of adjudication of a claim for any reason. (13) 'Rebate' means any and all payments that accrue to a pharmacy benefits manager or its health plan client, directly or indirectly, from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including but not limited to discounts, administration fees, credits, incentives, or penalties associated directly or indirectly in any way with claims administered on behalf of a health plan client. (14) 'Retroactive fee' means all or a portion of a drug reimbursement to a pharmacy or other dispenser recouped or reduced following adjudication of a claim for any reason, except as otherwise permissible as described in Code Section 26-4-118. (15) 'Steering' means: (A) Ordering an insured to use its affiliate pharmacy for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care; (B) Ordering an insured to use an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter pursuant to an arrangement or agreement for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care;

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(C) Offering or implementing plan designs that require an insured to utilize its affiliate pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter or that increases plan or insured costs, including requiring an insured to pay the full cost for a prescription when an insured chooses not to use any affiliate pharmacy; or (D) Advertising, marketing, or promoting its affiliate pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter to insureds. Subject to the foregoing, a pharmacy benefits manager may include its affiliated pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter in communications to patients, including patient and prospective patient specific communications, regarding network pharmacies and prices, provided that the pharmacy benefits manager includes information regarding eligible nonaffiliated pharmacies in such communications and that the information provided is accurate."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-2, relating to license requirements and filing fees, as follows:
"33-64-2. (a) No person, business entity, or other entity shall act as or hold itself out to be a pharmacy benefits manager in this state, other than an applicant licensed in this state for the kinds of business for which it is acting as a pharmacy benefits manager, unless such person, business entity, or other entity holds a license as a pharmacy benefits manager issued by the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter. The license shall be renewable on an annual basis. Failure to hold such license shall subject such person, business entity, or other entity to the fines and other appropriate penalties as provided in Chapter 2 of this title. (b) An application for a pharmacy benefits manager's license or an application for renewal of such license shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $500.00 $2,000.00 for an initial license and $400.00 $1,000.00 for renewal. (c) A license shall be issued or renewed and shall not be suspended or revoked by the Commissioner unless the Commissioner finds that the applicant for or holder of the license:
(1) Has intentionally misrepresented or concealed any material fact in the application for the license; (2) Has obtained or attempted to obtain the license by misrepresentation, concealment, or other fraud; (3) Has committed fraud; or (4) Has failed to obtain for initial licensure or retain for annual licensure renewal a net worth of at least $200,000.00; or (5) Has violated any provision of this chapter while on probation, if for license renewal. (d) If the Commissioner moves to suspend, revoke, or nonrenew a license for a pharmacy benefits manager, the Commissioner shall provide notice of that action to the pharmacy

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benefits manager, and the pharmacy benefits manager may invoke the right to an administrative hearing in accordance with Chapter 2 of this title. (e) No licensee whose license has been revoked as prescribed under this Code section shall be entitled to file another application for a license within five years from the effective date of the revocation or, if judicial review of such revocation is sought, within five years from the date of final court order or decree affirming the revocation. The application when filed may be refused by the Commissioner unless the applicant shows good cause why the revocation of its license shall not be deemed a bar to the issuance of a new license. (f) Appeal from any order or decision of the Commissioner made pursuant to this chapter shall be taken as provided in Chapter 2 of this title.
(g)(1) The Commissioner shall have the authority to issue a probationary license to any applicant under this title. (2) A probationary license may be issued for a period of not less than three months and not longer than 12 months and shall be subject to immediate revocation for cause at any time without a hearing. (3) The Commissioner shall prescribe the terms of probation, may extend the probationary period, or refuse to grant a license at the end of any probationary period in accordance with rules and regulations. (h) A pharmacy benefits manager's license may not be sold or transferred to a nonaffiliated or otherwise unrelated party. A pharmacy benefits manager may not contract or subcontract any of its negotiated formulary services to any unlicensed nonaffiliated business entity unless a special authorization is approved by the Commissioner prior to entering into a contracted or subcontracted arrangement. (i) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority to assess a monetary penalty against any person, business entity, or other entity acting as a pharmacy benefits manager without a license of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 for each transaction in violation of this chapter, unless such person, business entity, or other entity knew or reasonably should have known it was in violation of this chapter, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 $10,000.00 for each and every act in violation. (j) A licensed pharmacy benefits manager shall not market or administer any insurance product not approved in Georgia or that is issued by a nonadmitted insurer or unauthorized multiple employer self-insured health plan. (k) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority to place any pharmacy benefits manager on probation for a period of time not to exceed one year for each and every act in violation of this chapter and may shall subject such pharmacy benefits manager to a monetary penalty of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this chapter, unless the pharmacy benefits manager knew or reasonably should have known he or she was in violation of this chapter, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may shall be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 $10,000.00 for each and every act in violation. In the event a pharmacy benefits manager violates any provision of this chapter while on

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probation, the Commissioner shall have the authority to suspend the pharmacy benefits manager's license. For purposes of this subsection, a violation shall be considered to have occurred each time an act in violation of this chapter is committed. (l) A pharmacy benefits manager operating as a line of business or affiliate of a health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society licensed in this state or of any affiliate of such health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society shall not be required to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter. Such health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society shall notify the Commissioner annually, in writing, on a form provided by the Commissioner, that it is affiliated with or operating as a line of business as a pharmacy benefits manager."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-4, relating to a prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-4. (a) No pharmacy benefits manager shall engage in the practice of medicine, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall not employ or contract with a physician for the purpose of advising on or making formulary development, formulary management, step therapy, or prior authorization determinations unless the physician:
(1) Is licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board to practice medicine or is licensed in another state and has a pending application filed with the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (2) Has actively seen patients within the past five years; and (3) Has practiced in the same specialty area for which he or she is providing advisement within the past five years."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-7, relating to a prohibition on the extension of rules and regulations and the enforcement of specific provisions of the chapter and rules and regulations, as follows:
"33-64-7. (a) The Commissioner may not enlarge upon or extend the specific provisions of this chapter through any act, rule, or regulation; provided, however, that the Commissioner is authorized to shall enforce any specific provision the provisions of this chapter and may promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the specific implement the provisions of this chapter to ensure the safe and proper operations of pharmacy benefits managers in this state. (b) In addition to all other authority granted by this title, the Commissioner may:
(1) Conduct financial examinations and compliance audits of pharmacy benefits managers to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter. The pharmacy benefits manager subject to a financial examination or compliance audit shall pay all the actual expenses

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incurred in conducting the examination or audit. When the examination or audit is made by an examiner or auditor who is not a regular employee of the department, the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited shall pay the proper expenses for the services of the examiner or auditor and his or her assistants and the actual travel and lodging expenses incurred by such examiners, auditors, and assistants in an amount approved by the Commissioner. The examiner or auditor shall file a consolidated accounting of expenses for the examination or audit with the Commissioner. No pharmacy benefits manager shall pay, and no examiner or auditor shall accept, any additional emolument on account of any examination or audit. When the examination or audit is conducted in whole or in part by regular salaried employees of the department, payment for such services and proper expenses shall be made by the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall be authorized to keep a portion of examination or audit fees paid by the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited to pay for any costs incurred as a result of the examination or audit, and any fees remaining shall be deposited in the state treasury; provided, however, that when a pharmacy benefits manager is examined or audited because of a complaint filed against such pharmacy benefits manager and it is determined by the Commissioner that the complaint was not justified, the expenses incurred as a result of the examination or audit shall not be assessed against the pharmacy benefits manager but shall be borne by the department; (2) Investigate complaints of alleged violations of this chapter; (3) Issue cease and desist orders when a pharmacy benefits manager is taking or threatening to take action in violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter; and (4) Order reimbursement to an insured, pharmacy, or dispenser who has incurred a monetary loss as a result of a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter as well as order payment of a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation to an insured, pharmacy, or dispenser who has been aggrieved as a result of a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter. Such fine shall be in addition to and shall not preclude any other fines imposed pursuant to this title. For purposes of this paragraph, a violation shall be considered to have occurred each time a prohibited act is committed. (c) A pharmacy benefits manager shall make its records available to the Commissioner, deidentified of any protected health information, upon written demand and provide cooperation in connection with financial examinations, compliance audits, and investigations. (d) In the event a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter is found following a complaint, the Commissioner may, at his or her discretion, conduct a compliance audit to identify whether any other similar violations have occurred within the state."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"33-64-9.1. (a)(1) Any methodologies utilized by a pharmacy benefits manager in connection with reimbursement pursuant to Code Section 33-64-9 shall be filed with the Commissioner for use in determining maximum allowable cost appeals. (2) A pharmacy benefits manager shall utilize the national average drug acquisition cost as a point of reference for the ingredient drug product component of a pharmacy's reimbursement for drugs appearing on the national average drug acquisition cost list and shall file with the Commissioner every three months a report, which shall be available to the public, of all drugs appearing on the national average drug acquisition cost list reimbursed 10 percent and below the national average drug acquisition cost, as well as all drugs reimbursed 10 percent and above the national average drug acquisition cost. For each drug in the report, a pharmacy benefits manager shall include the month the drug was dispensed, the quantity of the drug dispensed, the amount the pharmacy was reimbursed per unit or dosage, whether the dispensing pharmacy was an affiliate, whether the drug was dispensed pursuant to a state or local government health plan, and the national average drug acquisition cost on the day the drug was dispensed. (3) This subsection shall not apply to Medicaid under Chapter 4 of Title 49 when the department reimburses providers directly for each covered service; provided, however, that it shall apply to Medicaid managed care programs administered through care management organizations.
(b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall not: (1) Reimburse a pharmacy in this state an amount less than the amount that the pharmacy benefits manager reimburses an affiliate pharmacy for providing the same pharmacy services; or (2) Engage in any practice that: (A) In any way bases pharmacy reimbursement for a drug on patient outcomes, scores, or metrics; provided, however, that nothing shall prohibit the reimbursement of a pharmacy for providing pharmacy care, including reimbursement incentives based on patient outcomes, scores, or metrics; (B) Includes imposing a point-of-sale fee or retroactive fee; or (C) Derives any revenue from a pharmacy or insured in connection with performing pharmacy benefits management services. (c) This Code section shall also apply to pharmacy benefits managers' reimbursements to dispensers."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-10, relating to administration of claims by pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-10. (a) A pharmacy benefits manager shall administer claims in compliance with Code Section 33-30-4.3 and shall not require insureds to use a mail-order pharmaceutical distributor including a mail-order pharmacy.

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(b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall pass on to the health plan 100 percent of all rebates it receives from pharmaceutical manufacturers. In addition, a pharmacy benefits manager shall report annually to each client, including but not limited to, insurers and payors, health plan the aggregate amount of all rebates and other payments that the pharmacy benefits manager received from pharmaceutical manufacturers in connection with claims if administered on behalf of the client and the aggregate amount of such rebates the pharmacy benefits manager received from pharmaceutical manufacturers that it did not pass through to the client health plan. (c) A pharmacy benefits manager shall charge a health plan the same price for a prescription drug as it pays a pharmacy for the prescription drug. (d) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a pharmacy benefits manager shall apply any third-party payment, financial assistance, discount, product voucher, or other reduction in out-of-pocket expenses made by or on behalf of an insured for a prescription drug toward an insured's deductible, cost share responsibility, copayment responsibility, or out-of-pocket maximum associated with the insured's health plan. (c)(e) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) A care management organization, as defined in Chapter 21A of this title; (2) The Department of Community Health, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 31; (3) The State Health Benefit Plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; or (4) Any any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-11, relating to prohibited activities of pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-11. (a) A pharmacy benefits manager shall be proscribed from:
(1) Prohibiting a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice from providing an insured individual information on the amount of the insured's cost share for such insured's prescription drug and the clinical efficacy of a more affordable alternative drug if one is available. No pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice shall be penalized by a pharmacy benefits manager for disclosing such information to an insured or for selling to an insured a more affordable alternative if one is available; (2) Prohibiting a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice from offering and providing store direct delivery services to an insured as an ancillary service of the pharmacy or dispenser practice; (3) Charging or collecting from an insured a copayment that exceeds the total submitted charges by the network pharmacy or other dispenser practice for which the pharmacy or dispenser practice is paid; (4) Charging or holding a pharmacist or pharmacy or dispenser or dispenser practice responsible for a fee or penalty relating to the adjudication of a claim or an audit

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conducted pursuant to Code Section 26-4-118, provided that this shall not restrict recoupments made in accordance with Code Section 26-4-118 or pay for performance recoupments otherwise permitted by law; (5) Recouping funds from a pharmacy in connection with claims for which the pharmacy has already been paid without first complying with the requirements set forth in Code Section 26-4-118, unless such recoupment is otherwise permitted or required by law; (6) Penalizing or retaliating against a pharmacist or pharmacy for exercising rights under this chapter or Code Section 26-4-118; (7) Steering. Ordering an insured for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care services to an affiliated pharmacy; offering or implementing plan designs that require patients to utilize an affiliated pharmacy; or advertising, marketing, or promoting a pharmacy by an affiliate to patients or prospective patients. Subject to the foregoing, a pharmacy benefits manager may include an affiliated pharmacy in communications to patients, including patient and prospective patient specific communications, regarding network pharmacies and prices, provided that the pharmacy benefits manager includes information regarding eligible nonaffiliated pharmacies in such communications and the information provided is accurate. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager from entering into an agreement with an affiliated pharmacy or an affiliated pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed pursuant to this chapter to provide pharmacy care to patients. The restrictions in this paragraph shall not apply to limited distribution prescription drugs requiring special handling and not commonly carried at retail pharmacies or oncology clinics or practices; (8) Transferring or sharing records relative to prescription information containing patient-identifiable and prescriber-identifiable data to an affiliated pharmacy for any commercial purpose; provided, however, that nothing shall be construed to prohibit the exchange of prescription information between a pharmacy benefits manager and an affiliated pharmacy for the limited purposes of pharmacy reimbursement, formulary compliance, pharmacy care, or utilization review; (9) Knowingly making a misrepresentation to an insured, pharmacist, pharmacy, dispenser, or dispenser practice; and (10) Taking any action in violation of subparagraphs (a)(21)(D) and (a)(21)(E) of Code Section 26-4-28 or charging a pharmacy a fee in connection with network enrollment; (11) Withholding coverage or requiring prior authorization for a lower cost therapeutically equivalent drug available to an insured or failing to reduce an insured's cost share when an insured selects a lower cost therapeutically equivalent drug; and (12) Removing a drug from a formulary or denying coverage of a drug for the purpose of incentivizing an insured to seek coverage from a different health plan. (b) To the extent that any provision of this Code section is inconsistent or conflicts with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation, such applicable federal law, rule, or regulation shall apply; provided, however, that a pharmacy benefits manager contracted or subcontracted with this state, including any agency or department thereof, shall agree as

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a condition to contract that it will not violate this Code section or any other provision of this chapter or of any rules or regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter in performing any services in this state. (c) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) A care management organization, as defined in Chapter 21A of this title; (2) The Department of Community Health, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 31; (3) The State Health Benefit Plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; or (4) Any any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-64-12. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The practice of steering by a pharmacy benefits manager represents a conflict of interest; (2) The practice of imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees obscures the true cost of prescription drugs in this state; (3) These practices have resulted in harm, including increasing drug prices, overcharging insureds and payors, restricting insureds' choice of pharmacies and other dispensers, underpaying community pharmacies and other dispensers, and fragmenting and creating barriers to care, particularly in rural Georgia and for patients battling lifethreatening illnesses and chronic diseases; and (4) Imposing a surcharge on pharmacy benefits managers that engage in these practices in this state may encourage entities licensed under this title and other payors to use pharmacy benefits managers that are committed to refraining from such practices. (b)(1) A pharmacy benefits manager that engages in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees shall be subject to a surcharge payable to the state of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount it reimbursed pharmacies in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs for Georgia insureds. (2) Any other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title whose contracted pharmacy benefits manager engages in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees in connection with its health plans shall be subject to a surcharge payable to the state of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount its pharmacy benefits manager reimbursed pharmacies on its behalf in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs for Georgia insureds. (c)(1) By March 1 of each year, a pharmacy benefits manager shall provide a report to the Department of Audits and Accounts and the Commissioner attesting as to whether or not, in the previous calendar year, it engaged in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees and detailing all prescription drug claims it administered for Georgia insureds on behalf of each health plan client in the previous calendar year. The report shall be confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter

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18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that the Department of Audits and Accounts shall prepare an aggregate report reflecting the total number of prescriptions administered by the reporting pharmacy benefits manager on behalf of all health plans in the state along with the total sum due to the state. (2) By March 1 of each year, any other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title that utilizes a contracted pharmacy benefits manager shall provide a report to the Department of Audits and Accounts and the Commissioner attesting as to whether or not, in the previous calendar year, its contracted pharmacy benefits manager engaged in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees in connection with its health plans and detailing all prescription drug claims its pharmacy benefits manager administered for Georgia insureds on its behalf in the previous calendar year. The report shall be confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. (d) By April 1 of each year, a pharmacy benefits manager or other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title shall pay into the general fund of the state treasury the surcharge owed, if any, as contained in the report submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees where otherwise prohibited by law.

33-64-13. To the extent that any provision of this chapter is inconsistent or conflicts with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation, such applicable federal law, rule, or regulation shall apply."

SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021, and shall apply to all contracts issued, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state on and after such date.

SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Parrish of the 158th was excused from voting on HB 946.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox

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E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park
Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

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

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3-4-2020

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Mr. Scotty

I would have voted

HB 882 yea HB 946 yea

on this day.

Be blessed. Thanks.

/s/ Rep. Sharon Beasley-Teague 65th

HB 947. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Newton of the 123rd, Hawkins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to engage an actuary to conduct an actuarial study of the fiscal impact of carving out pharmacy benefits from the state's current Medicaid care management organizations; to provide for actions based on the results of the actuarial study; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Parrish of the 158th was excused from voting on HB 947.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park
Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

HB 918. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Gravley of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to revise various provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy; to repeal provisions relating to required licensure as a pharmacy by pharmacy benefits managers engaging in the practice of pharmacy; to revise provisions relating to "The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights"; to revise pharmacy anti-steering provisions; to revise various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to revise various provisions relating to the practice of

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pharmacy; to repeal provisions relating to required licensure as a pharmacy by pharmacy benefits managers engaging in the practice of pharmacy; to revise provisions relating to "The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights"; to revise pharmacy anti-steering provisions; to revise various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, is amended by repealing Code Section 26-4-110.1, relating to definitions, license required, and condition for licensing pharmacy benefits managers as pharmacies.
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 26-4-118, relating to the Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights, as follows:
"26-4-118. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as 'The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights.' (b) Notwithstanding any other law, when an audit of the records of a pharmacy is conducted by a managed care company, insurance company, third-party payor, pharmacy benefits manager, any entity licensed by the Department of Insurance, the Department of Community Health under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, or any entity that represents such companies, groups, or department, or a private person bringing a claim pursuant to Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49, it shall be conducted in accordance with the following bill of rights:
(1) The entity conducting the initial on-site audit must give the pharmacy notice at least 14 days prior to conducting the initial on-site audit for each audit cycle and include in such notice a comprehensive list of claims by prescription number to be audited, although the final two digits may be omitted, and the cost of such claims shall not be used as a criterion in determining which claims to audit. The audit shall not include more than 100 prescriptions per audit and an entity shall not audit more than 200 prescriptions in any 12 month period, provided that a refill shall not constitute a separate prescription; (2) Any audit which involves clinical or professional judgment must be conducted by or in consultation with a pharmacist; (3) Any clerical or record-keeping error, including but not limited to a typographical error, scrivener's error, or computer error, or omission error, regarding a required prescription, front or back label, or other document or record shall not in and of itself constitute fraud. No such claim shall be subject to criminal penalties without proof of intent to commit fraud. No recoupment of the cost of drugs or medicinal supplies properly dispensed shall be allowed if such error has occurred and been resolved in

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accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection; provided, however, that recoupment shall be allowed to the extent that such error resulted in an overpayment, though recoupment shall be limited to the amount overpaid; (4) A pharmacy shall be allowed at least 30 60 days following the conclusion of an onsite audit or receipt of the preliminary audit report in which to correct a clerical or record-keeping any error or produce documentation to address any discrepancy found during an audit which may be subject to recoupment for overpayment as provided for in paragraph (12) of this subsection, including to secure and remit an appropriate copy of the record from a hospital, physician, or other authorized practitioner of the healing arts for drugs or medicinal supplies written or transmitted by any means of communication if the lack of such a record or an error in such a record is identified in the course of an on-site audit or noticed within the preliminary audit report; (5) A pharmacy may use the records of a hospital, physician, or other authorized practitioner of the healing arts for drugs or medicinal supplies written or transmitted by any means of communication for purposes of validating the pharmacy record with respect to orders or refills of a legend or narcotic drug; (6) A finding of an overpayment or underpayment may be a projection based on the number of patients served having a similar diagnosis or on the number of similar orders or refills for similar drugs; however, recoupment of claims must be based on the actual overpayment or underpayment unless the projection for overpayment or underpayment is part of a settlement as agreed to by the pharmacy; (7) Each pharmacy shall be audited under the same standards and parameters as other similarly situated pharmacies audited by the entity; (8) The period covered by an audit may not exceed two years from the date the claim was submitted to or adjudicated by a managed care company, insurance company, thirdparty payor, pharmacy benefits manager, any entity licensed by the Department of Insurance, the Department of Community Health under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, or any entity that represents such companies, groups, or department; (9) An audit may not be initiated or scheduled during the first seven calendar days of any month due to the high volume of prescriptions filled during that time unless otherwise consented to by the pharmacy; (10) The preliminary audit report must be delivered to the pharmacy within 120 30 days after conclusion of the audit. A final audit report shall be delivered to the pharmacy within six months 60 days after receipt of the preliminary audit report or final appeal, as provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, whichever is later; and (11) A pharmacy shall not be held responsible for any penalty or fee in connection with an audit and there shall be no recoupment of funds from a pharmacy in connection with claims for which the pharmacy has already been paid without first complying with the requirements set forth in this Code section; (12) There shall be no recoupment from a pharmacy except in cases of:
(A) Fraud; (B) An error that resulted in an overpayment provided that recoupment shall be limited to the amount overpaid; or

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(C) A misfill; provided, however, that when a patient receives the correct drug in the correct dosage and quantity pursuant to a prescription drug order then no misfill shall be found to have occurred; and (13) A pharmacy shall not be audited more than once every six months. (11) The audit criteria set forth in this subsection shall apply only to audits of claims submitted for payment after July 1, 2006. Notwithstanding any other provision in this subsection, the agency conducting the audit shall not use the accounting practice of extrapolation in calculating recoupments or penalties for audits. (c) Recoupments of any disputed funds shall only occur after final internal disposition of the audit, including the appeals process as set forth in subsection (d) of this Code section. (d) Each entity conducting an audit shall establish an internal appeals process under which a pharmacy shall have at least 30 days from the delivery of the preliminary audit report to appeal an unfavorable preliminary audit report to the entity. If, following the appeal, the entity finds that an unfavorable audit report or any portion thereof is unsubstantiated, the entity shall dismiss the audit report or such portion without the necessity of any further proceedings. (e) Each entity conducting an audit shall provide a copy of the final audit report, after completion of any review process, to the plan sponsor at its request or in an alternate format. (f) This Code section shall not apply to any investigative audit which involves commenced based upon an articulable suspicion of fraud, willful misrepresentation, or abuse, including without limitation investigative audits under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, Code Section 33-1-16, or any other statutory provision which authorizes investigations relating to insurance fraud. (g) The provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to the Department of Community Health conducting audits under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49; provided, however, that the provisions of Code Section 49-4-151.1 shall apply to such audits conducted by the Department of Community Health under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49. (h) The entity conducting the audit may not pay the agent or employee who is conducting the audit based on a percentage of the amount recovered. (i) The Commissioner of Insurance shall have enforcement authority over this Code section and shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this Code section. The Commissioner of Insurance shall have the authority to investigate complaints of alleged violations of this Code section; to prohibit recoupment; to order reimbursement of any wrongful recoupment; to institute fines for violations of the law, rules, or regulations; and to take any other actions pursuant to any authority granted pursuant to Chapter 64 of Title 33, relating to the regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers."

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SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 26-4-119, relating to pharmacy anti-steering and transparency, as follows:
"26-4-119. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act.' (b) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The referral of a patient to a pharmacy by an affiliate for pharmacy care represents a potential conflict of interest; and (2) These referral practices may limit or eliminate competitive alternatives in the health care services market, may result in overutilization of health care services, may increase costs to the health care system, may adversely affect the quality of health care, may disproportionately harm patients in rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia, and shall be against the public policy of this state. (c) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Affiliate' means a person licensed under Title 33 which, either directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries:
(A) Has an investment or ownership interest in a pharmacy licensed in or holding a nonresident pharmacy permit in Georgia; (B) Shares common ownership with a pharmacy licensed in or holding a nonresident pharmacy permit in Georgia; or (C) Has as an investor or ownership interest holder a pharmacy licensed in or holding a nonresident pharmacy permit in Georgia. (2) 'Referral' means: (A) Ordering of a patient to a pharmacy by an affiliate either orally or in writing, including online messaging; (B) Ordering of a patient to a pharmacy that has an affiliate either orally or in writing, including online messaging by a person licensed under Title 33 as a result of an arrangement or agreement between the person and the pharmacy's affiliate; (B)(C) Offering or implementing plan designs that require patients to utilize affiliated pharmacies or other pharmacies with affiliates, or that increase plan or patient costs, including requiring patients to pay the full cost for a prescription when patients choose not to use affiliated pharmacies or other pharmacies with affiliates; or (C)(D) Patient or prospective patient specific advertising, marketing, or promotion of a pharmacy by an affiliate or other person licensed under Title 33 as a result of an arrangement or agreement with the pharmacy's affiliate. Subject to the foregoing, this term shall not include a pharmacy's inclusion by an affiliate or other person licensed under Title 33 as a result of an arrangement or agreement with the pharmacy's affiliate in communications to patients, including patient and prospective patient specific communications, regarding network pharmacies and prices, provided that the affiliate or other person licensed under Title 33 includes information regarding eligible nonaffiliate pharmacies in such communications and the information provided is accurate.

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(d) A pharmacy licensed in or holding a nonresident pharmacy permit in Georgia shall be proscribed from:
(1) Transferring or sharing records relative to prescription information containing patient identifiable and prescriber identifiable data to or from an affiliate for any commercial purpose; provided, however, that nothing shall be construed to prohibit the exchange of prescription information between a pharmacy and its affiliate for the limited purposes of pharmacy reimbursement; formulary compliance; pharmacy care; public health activities otherwise authorized by law; or utilization review by a health care provider; or (2) Presenting a claim for payment to any individual, third-party payor, affiliate, or other entity for a service furnished pursuant to a referral from an affiliate or other person licensed under Title 33.; provided, however, that this shall not apply to referrals from an affiliate for limited distribution prescription drugs requiring special handling and not commonly carried at retail pharmacies or oncology clinics or practices. (e) This Code section shall not be construed to prohibit a pharmacy from entering into an agreement with an affiliate to provide pharmacy care to patients, provided that the pharmacy does not receive referrals in violation of subsection (d) of this Code section and the pharmacy provides the disclosures required in subsection (f) of this Code section. (f) If a pharmacy licensed or holding a nonresident pharmacy permit in this state has an affiliate, it shall annually file with the board a disclosure statement identifying all such affiliates. (g) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a violation of this Code section by a pharmacy shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the board pursuant to its authority granted in this chapter. (h) A pharmacist who fills a prescription that violates subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be liable under this Code section. (i) This Code section shall not apply to: (A)(1) Any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110; (B)(2) Any hospital or related institution; or (C)(3) Any referrals by an affiliate for pharmacy services and prescriptions to patients in skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, home health agencies, or hospices; or (D) Any care management organization, as defined in Chapter 21A of Title 33."
SECTION 4. Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, is amended in Code Section 33-64-10, relating to administration of claims by pharmacy benefits manager, by revising paragraph (c)(4) as follows:

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"(4) Any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 33-64-11, relating to prohibited activities of pharmacy benefits manager, by revising paragraph (c)(4) as follows:
"(4) Any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110."
SECTION 6. Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of Medicaid benefits from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) All insurers, as defined in Code Section 33-24-57.1, including but not limited to group health plans as defined in Section 607(1) of the federal Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974, managed care entities as defined in Code Section 33-20A-3, which offer health benefit plans, as defined in Code Section 33-24-59.5, pharmacy benefit benefits managers, as defined in Code Section 26-4-110.1 33-64-1, and any other parties that are, by statute, contract, or agreement, legally responsible for payment of a claim for a health care item or service shall comply with this subsection. Such entities set forth in this subsection shall:
(1) Cooperate with the department in determining whether a person who is a recipient of medical assistance may be covered under that entity's health benefit plan and eligible to receive benefits thereunder for the medical services for which that medical assistance was provided and respond to any inquiry from the state regarding a claim for payment for any health care item or service submitted not later than three years after such item or service was provided; (2) Accept the department's authorization for the provision of medical services on behalf of a recipient of medical assistance as the entity's authorization for the provision of those services; (3) Comply with the requirements of Code Section 33-24-59.5, regarding the timely payment of claims submitted by the department for medical services provided to a recipient of medical assistance and covered by the health benefit plan, subject to the payment to the department of interest as provided in that Code section for failure to comply; (4) Provide the department, on a quarterly basis, eligibility and claims payment data regarding applicants for medical assistance or recipients for medical assistance; (5) Accept the assignment to the department or a recipient of medical assistance or any other entity of any rights to any payments for such medical care from a third party; and

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(6) Agree not to deny a claim submitted by the department solely on the basis of the date of submission of the claim, type or format of the claim, or a failure to present proper documentation at the point-of-sale which is the basis of the claim, if:
(A) The claim is submitted to the department within three years from when the item or service was furnished; and (B) Any action by the department to enforce its rights with respect to such claim commenced within six years of the department's submission of the claim. The requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection shall only apply to a health benefit plan which is issued, issued for delivery, delivered, or renewed on or after April 28, 2001."

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Parrish of the 158th was excused from voting on HB 918.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park
Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room #507 C Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 4, 2020

To the Clerk's Office:

I had to step out to speak to a constituent during the vote on HB 918, sponsored by Sharon Cooper. For the record, please mark me as a "YEA."

Yours in service,

/s/ Gregg Kennard State Representative, District 102

HB 897. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of timber harvesting operations, so as to require the State Forestry Commission to create a standing timber notification website; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to change surety bond and letter of credit requirements; to provide for claims against bonds; to provide for appeals of such claims; to provide for replacement bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

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

HB 969. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair housing, so as to change certain provisions pertaining to unlawful practices in selling or renting

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dwellings and the procedures, remedies, and judicial review related thereto; to correct certain cross-references; to clarify that complaints of discriminatory housing practices may be filed with the federal government as well as the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity; to specify how such dual complaints shall be handled; to provide for administrative proceedings to be conducted by administrative law judges; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 894 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1008 Do Pass HB 1093 Do Pass

HB 999 Do Pass HB 1039 Do Pass HR 1164 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

Pursuant to HR 1345, the House recognized and commended the members of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly, and Grand Marshal of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade Michael Roush Sr., on the upcoming occasion of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia.

Representative Harrell of the 106th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:

SB 302. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to provide for independent economic analyses to be procured by the Office of Planning and Budget for certain tax benefits upon request by the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee; to provide a short title; to provide for limits; to provide for summaries to be attached to related fiscal notes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1393. By Representatives Jones of the 91st, Jackson of the 64th, Singleton of the 71st, Bonner of the 72nd, Williams of the 168th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Greater Atlanta Chapter, 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association for their efforts to preserve and promote the history of Buffalo Soldiers; and for other purposes.
HR 1394. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hawkins of the 27th, Morris of the 26th, Martin of the 49th and Knight of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of North Georgia and its president, Dr. Bonita Jacobs; and for other purposes.
HR 1395. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Bennett of the 94th, Drenner of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Donnetta "Dee" E. Smith for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1396. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brianna Groves; and for other purposes.
HR 1397. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Lamar Lee of Walnut Grove, Georgia, on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1398. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Cheokas of the 138th, England of the 116th, Barr of the 103rd and Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Stewart Webster Journal Patriot Citizen on the 170th anniversary of its founding; and for other purposes.
HR 1399. By Representatives Gilligan of the 24th, Jones of the 25th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Silcox of the 52nd and Morris of the 26th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Kendall Chamberlain for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1400. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rick Davis; and for other purposes.
HR 1401. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Keith Carter for being named Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals and recognizing his many years of service to the Oconee County education system; and for other purposes.
HR 1402. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Moore of the 95th, Buckner of the 137th, Kennard of the 102nd, Carter of the 92nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chama Ibrahim of Noor Family Services Corporation for providing various services and supporting victims of domestic violence in the greater Atlanta region; and for other purposes.
HR 1403. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Adelena Stergios Maddox; and for other purposes.
HR 1404. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Gaines of the 117th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1405. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Rosla Garrett Plant for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1406. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Nguyen of the 89th, Mitchell of the 88th, Davis of the 87th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:

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A RESOLUTION memorializing the four known victims of lynching in DeKalb County, Georgia, and honoring the work of the Remembrance Project Initiative of the NAACP DeKalb branch, which seeks to recognize and memorialize incidents of racial terrorism perpetrated throughout the United States and in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
HR 1407. By Representative Clark of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2020, as Apraxia Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1408. By Representative Washburn of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Georgia Association of REALTORS; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.
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

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Twenty-Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-H
Atlanta, GA 30334

March 3, 2020

Good Afternoon,

I would like to request that my vote for HB 966 today be changed from "yes" to "no".

Sincerely,

/s/ J. Craig Gordon Representative J. Craig Gordon House District 163

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

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton E Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Fleming Frye Gaines

E Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes
E Hopson E Houston
Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T

McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish

Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor

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Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins E Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak E Mathis McCall McClain

Parsons Petrea Powell Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Thomas, E Trammell E Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 98th, Dollar of the 45th, Evans of the 83rd, Frazier of the 126th, Kirby of the 114th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Metze of the 55th, Morris of the 156th, Pirkle of the 155th, Prince of the 127th, Thomas of the 56th, Williams of the 168th, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Clayton Davis, Indian Mound Baptist Church, Millwood, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1098. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 133rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Scoggins of the 14th and Prince of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for development of a statewide strategic transportation plan; to provide for updating and reporting of such plan; to provide for use of such plan in making award determinations relating to public and private financing of projects; to provide for acquisition of property by the Department of Transportation for present or future public road purposes; to amend Code Section 48-8-243 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criteria for development of investment list of projects and programs for Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax, report, and gridlock, so as to make a conforming cross-reference change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1099. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroners, so as to provide that coroners are full-time county employees; to set salaries of deputy coroners; to provide minimum salaries of coroners; to remove certain death investigation fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1102. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, so as to provide for a revised homestead option sales tax; to provide

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for a revised distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an equalized homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local option sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for elector petitions and referenda; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1103. By Representative Smyre of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to require the licensing and permitting authorities of personal care homes and child-caring institutions and the approving agencies of foster care homes to notify the applicable local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, licensing departments, and planning and zoning departments of any such license, permittance, or approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1104. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-7-17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions relative to the control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to remove certain exemptions; to amend Code Section 12-5-31.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to applications, permits, and variances for public water supply reservoirs, so as to remove provisions relating to issuing affirmative variances from requirements for public water supply reservoirs; to amend Code Section 12-7-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to permit or notice of intent required for land-disturbance activities, approval of application and issuance of permit, denial of permit, and bond requirement, so as to revise a crossreference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

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HB 1105. By Representative Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care data collection, so as to require hospitals to participate in a survey disclosing whether such hospitals maintain technology allowing the electronic sharing of certain patient information with other hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide that the department shall collect the survey results and submit a report to the legislature; to provide for repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1106. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Boddie of the 62nd, Trammell of the 132nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Hugley of the 136th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a certification program for whole child model schools; to provide for reports on implementation and progress; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1107. By Representatives Davis of the 87th and Evans of the 83rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to revise provisions regarding whistleblowers; to broaden the scope of persons who may report information to public employers; to expand the definition of retaliation; to extend the statute of limitations regarding public employer retaliation; to provide a misdemeanor offense for violations; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1108. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Fleming of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th, Kelley of the 16th and Scoggins of the 14th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to clarify and revise procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving minors' claims; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System.
HB 1109. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jackson of the 64th, Glanton of the 75th, Davis of the 87th and Williams of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special license plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for the issuance of a special and distinctive license plate for veteran spouse's in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1110. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 5026) and an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3726), so as to provide a new term for the mayor pro tempore; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the designation of at-large councilmember posts; to provide for the regular redistricting of city council districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1111. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, England of the 116th, Smith of the 134th, Dickey of the 140th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to remove certain provisions related to homeowner tax relief grants; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 1112. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, England of the 116th, Smith of the 134th, Welch of the 110th and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 and Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs and state financing and investment, respectively, so as to repeal certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget related to state agencies and state government; to add the Georgia Technology Authority to the definition of state authorities for state financing and investment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 1113. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to expand the tax credit for rural physicians to dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; to revise definitions; to increase the amount of the tax credit and the number of years it can be claimed; to eliminate the restriction relating to returning to practice in a rural county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1114. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HR 1387. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. C. Arthur Howard, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1388. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Albert W. Thompson, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1389. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Smith of the 133rd, Hugley of the 136th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Congressman Jack T. Brinkley and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1390. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Schofield of the 60th, Holly of the 111th, Douglas of the 78th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Bail Reform; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1391. By Representatives Jones of the 25th and Morris of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Advanced Technology Solutions for State Government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.
HR 1392. By Representative Nelson of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 1089 HB 1094 HB 1096 HB 1100 HR 1366 SB 307 SB 346 SB 394 SB 438

HB 1091 HB 1095 HB 1097 HB 1101 HR 1367 SB 312 SB 367 SB 402 SR 645

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare 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 991 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman

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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 18 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1039 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 1038 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1041 Do Pass, by Substitute

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

Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 881 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1094 Do Pass SB 340 Do Pass

HB 1090 Do Pass HR 1280 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

Representative Werkheiser of the 157th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 474 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 720 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1040 Do Pass

HB 954 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1086 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 912 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 517 Do Pass HB 1017 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman

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Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 674 Do Pass HB 956 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1092 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 879 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 996 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Greene of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HR 1215 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1217 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1300 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Chairman

Representative Harrell of the 106th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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HB 153 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 864 Do Pass, by Substitute

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 25th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 488 HB 576 HB 641 HB 847 HB 855 HB 859 HB 885
HB 1054

Commerce and trade; prevent organized retail crime (Substitute) (JudyNC-Momtahan-17th) Courts; distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Williams-145th) Georgia Bureau of Investigation; grant powers and duties to identify and investigate violations of the Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act and other computer crimes (Substitute)(PS&HS-Lumsden-12th) Hemp farming; definitions, penalties and criminal background checks; provide (Substitute)(A&CA-Corbett-174th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 1462S) State Board of Education; determine eligibility criteria for foster care students to receive special education and related services; provisions (Substitute)(Ed-Wiedower-119th) Motor vehicles; tinting of windows or windshields; provide maximum monetary penalty (Substitute)(PS&HS-Pirkle-155th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 2591S) Penal institutions; certain information within inmate files of the Department of Corrections shall not be classified as confidential state secrets when requested by the district attorney; provide (Substitute) (JudyNC-Petrea-166th) Health; newborn screening for various disorders; revise provisions (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd)

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HR 1094 HR 1167

Property; granting of non-exclusive easements; authorize (SProp-Dunahoo-30th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 50 0077S) Property; conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorize (Substitute)(SProp-Greene-151st) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 50 0078S)

Structured Rule

HB 815

Sales and use tax; local authorities providing public water or sewer service; exempt (W&M-Gaines-117th)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate.

SB 323. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Cowsert of the 46th, Watson of the 1st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide patient protection measures for patients undergoing sedation in certain settings; to provide for patients under conscious sedation in dental settings and for dental procedures; to provide for patients under varying levels of sedation in physician offices and medispas; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 372. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to modernize, clarify, and update provisions relating to public health; to amend

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Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to revise a provision regarding the requirement of defendants to submit to HIV tests for AIDS transmitting crimes; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license and ceremony for marriage generally; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise provisions regarding the Office of Women's Health; to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to update terminology relating to sexually transmitted diseases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 395. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Black of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise the standard of indigency relating to portioning of proceeds from the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for additional methods for the investment of funds by hospital authorities which hold an irrevocable trust wherein the corpus exceeds certain amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 407. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Heath of the 31st, Burke of the 11th, Harrell of the 40th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 429. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Stone of the 23rd, Robertson of the 29th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to

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codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 105. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Powell of the 171st, Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to exempt from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as payments from a disaster relief or assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with Hurricane Michael; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate adheres to its amendment to House Substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 68. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Parent of the 42nd, Walker III of the 20th, Karinshak of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Sims of the 12th, Martin of the 9th, and Heath of the 31st.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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SB 323. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Cowsert of the 46th, Watson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide patient protection measures for patients undergoing sedation in certain settings; to provide for patients under conscious sedation in dental settings and for dental procedures; to provide for patients under varying levels of sedation in physician offices and medispas; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 372. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to modernize, clarify, and update provisions relating to public health; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to revise a provision regarding the requirement of defendants to submit to HIV tests for AIDS transmitting crimes; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license and ceremony for marriage generally; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise provisions regarding the Office of Women's Health; to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to update terminology relating to sexually transmitted diseases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 395. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Black of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise the standard of indigency relating to portioning of proceeds from the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for additional methods for the investment of funds by hospital authorities which hold an irrevocable trust wherein the corpus exceeds certain amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
SB 407. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Heath of the 31st, Burke of the 11th, Harrell of the 40th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 429. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Stone of the 23rd, Robertson of the 29th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Jones of the 47th et al., McCall of the 33rd, Bazemore of the 63rd, Williamson of the 115th, Marin of the 96th, Cooper of the 43rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Turner of the 21st, Gambill of the 15th, and Gurtler of the 8th.
Pursuant to HR 1274, the House congratulated and commended Gordon Central High School Performing Arts.

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Pursuant to HR 1194, the House congratulated the Vidalia High School competition cheerleaders for winning the 2019 GHSA 2A State Championship.
Pursuant to HR 1145, the House recognized and commended Senior Judge George H. Kreeger.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.
The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 792 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 792 (FY 2020A)

Governor

House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$27,383,830,089 $27,383,830,089 $27,383,830,089

$23,335,409,324 $23,335,409,324 $23,335,409,324

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

$1,911,699,955 $1,911,699,955 $1,911,699,955

$1,231,638,121 $1,231,638,121 $1,231,638,121

$155,881,578 $155,881,578 $155,881,578

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$155,482,177 $155,482,177 $155,482,177

$336,598,954 $336,598,954 $336,598,954

$14,440,225,717 $14,440,772,705 $14,437,164,383

$4,140,282,143 $4,140,079,131 $4,140,079,131

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CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

$97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783 $1,514,707,636 $98,658,076 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,423,429,536
$1,230,119 $47,852,222
$2,206,829 $52,582,058 $488,358,522 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,009,605,842
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $7,916,465 $7,916,465 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008 $3,567,316,121

$97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783 $1,514,707,636 $98,658,076 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,424,179,536
$1,230,119 $47,852,222
$2,206,829 $52,582,058 $488,358,522 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,009,424,842
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $7,916,465 $7,916,465 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008 $3,567,135,121

$97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783 $1,514,707,636 $98,678,085 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,420,551,205
$1,230,119 $47,852,222
$2,206,829 $52,582,058 $488,358,522 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,011,741,730
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $10,233,353 $10,233,353 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008 $3,567,135,121

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Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$924,256

$924,256

$924,256

$960,434,361 $960,253,361 $960,253,361

$2,605,957,504 $2,605,957,504 $2,605,957,504

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,398,674,253 $4,398,674,253 $4,398,674,253

$4,380,580,247 $4,380,580,247 $4,380,580,247

$61,404,113 $61,404,113 $61,404,113

$21,465,409 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

$22,153,914 $22,153,914 $22,153,914

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$42,692,570 $42,692,570 $42,692,570

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$64,911,077 $64,911,077 $64,911,077

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$109,688,699 $109,688,699 $109,688,699

$15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795

$15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795

$2,338,211

$2,338,211

$2,338,211

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$536,084

$536,084

$536,084

$48,833,661,648 $48,834,027,636 $48,832,736,202

($159,020,304) ($387,898,650) $255,710,647
($14,166,352) ($16,543,308)
$5,721,600 ($1,844,241)
$71,301 ($8,024,346)

($159,020,304) ($387,898,650) $255,710,647
($14,166,352) ($16,543,308)
$5,721,600 ($1,844,241)
$618,289 ($8,227,358)

($159,020,304) ($387,898,650) $255,710,647
($14,166,352) ($16,543,308)
$5,721,600 ($1,844,241) ($2,990,033) ($8,227,358)

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,367,776) ($51,024,107) $60,487,530
$603,758 $0 $0
$603,758 $603,758 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 ($152,749,117)

($1,367,776) ($50,274,107) $60,487,530
$422,758 $0 $0
$422,758 $422,758 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 ($152,383,129)

($1,347,767) ($53,902,438) $60,487,530
$2,739,646 $2,316,888 $2,316,888
$422,758 $422,758 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 ($153,674,563)

Section Total - Continuation

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$12,018,394 $12,018,394

Section Total - Final
$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394

$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394

$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394
$11,460,905 $11,460,905
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $11,540,857

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Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
1.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds
1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
2.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds
2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

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Continuation Budget

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

($53,663)

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

Appropriation (HB 792)

$1,341,581

$1,287,918

$1,341,581

$1,287,918

$1,341,581

$1,287,918

Continuation Budget

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

($50,879)

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

Appropriation (HB 792)

$1,271,967

$1,221,088

$1,271,967

$1,221,088

$1,271,967

$1,221,088

Continuation Budget

$8,166,207 $8,166,207

$8,166,207 $8,166,207

$8,166,207 $8,166,207

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

3.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($326,648)

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,166,207 $8,166,207
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

Appropriation (HB 792)

$8,166,207

$7,839,559

$8,166,207

$7,839,559

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$8,246,159

$7,919,511

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

4.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($46,347)

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$1,112,340

State General Funds

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$1,112,340

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$1,112,340

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Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
5.1 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies. State General Funds
5.100 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,771,860 $19,771,860

$19,771,860 $19,771,860

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$20,218,437 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

Section Total - Final
$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$18,980,986 $18,980,986
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

$18,980,986 $18,980,986
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

Continuation Budget

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

($790,874)

($790,874)

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577

Appropriation (HB 792)

$18,980,986 $18,980,986

$18,980,986 $18,980,986

$446,577

$446,577

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

$446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,136,556 $14,136,556

$14,136,556 $14,136,556

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$14,299,653 $14,299,653

$14,136,556 $14,136,556
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,136,556 $14,136,556
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

$14,214,667 $14,214,667
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,377,764

$14,289,667 $14,289,667
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,452,764

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

6.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,111

$3,111

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6.2 Increase funds to provide one-time funds to host the 2020 National Black Caucus of State Legislators in Georgia.

State General Funds

$75,000

$150,000

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,792,145

State General Funds

$7,792,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,792,145

Appropriation (HB 792)

$7,870,256 $7,870,256 $7,870,256

$7,945,256 $7,945,256 $7,945,256

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

State General Funds

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

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8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

State General Funds

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

Reserved Fund Balances

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,067,560

$5,067,560

$5,067,560

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$36,655,505 $36,655,505

$36,655,505 $36,655,505

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$36,805,505 $36,805,505

$36,655,505 $36,655,505
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $36,805,505

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$36,635,505 $36,635,505
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $36,785,505

$36,541,309 $36,541,309
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $36,691,309

$36,541,309 $36,541,309
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $36,691,309

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

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profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

9.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,219

$2,219

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,100,551 $31,102,770 $31,102,770

State General Funds

$31,100,551 $31,102,770 $31,102,770

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,250,551 $31,252,770 $31,252,770

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

10.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$713

$713

10.100-Departmental Administration (DOAA)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,650,499

State General Funds

$2,650,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,650,499

Appropriation (HB 792)

$2,651,212 $2,651,212 $2,651,212

$2,651,212 $2,651,212 $2,651,212

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

11.1 Eliminate funds for the Immigration Enforcement Review Board per HB553 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

12.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

State General Funds

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

13.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($97,128)

($97,128)

13.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 792)

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; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,607,855

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

State General Funds

$2,607,855

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,607,855

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$22,304,557 $22,304,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$22,454,557 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$23,833,710 $23,833,710
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $23,983,710

$23,422,700 $23,422,700
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $23,572,700

$23,182,652 $23,182,652
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $23,332,652

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

14.1 Increase funds for cyber security insurance. (S:Delay procurement of cyber insurance until the Supreme Court's report on the creation of a cyber security insurance policy for the Judicial Branch)

State General Funds

$37,500

$37,500

$0

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14.2 Increase funds for cyber security assessments. State General Funds

$32,570

$32,570

$0

14.3 Increase funds for expenses due to relocating to the new Judicial Building. State General Funds

$32,560

$55,089

$55,089

14.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,449

$1,449

14.5 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start date for a new position. State General Funds

($6,839)

($6,839)

14.6 Reduce funds to reflect six months of increased rent associated with the move to the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

State General Funds

($46,418)

14.7 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($392,834)

14.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,407,187 $22,424,326 $21,915,004

State General Funds

$22,407,187 $22,424,326 $21,915,004

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,557,187 $22,574,326 $22,065,004

Georgia State-wide Business Court

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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15.1 Increase funds for personnel effective January 1, 2020. State General Funds

$178,764

$155,977

$155,977

15.2 Increase funds for operations effective January 1, 2020. State General Funds

$37,300

$37,300

$37,300

15.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for the establishment of a case management system.

State General Funds

$788,000

$400,000

$400,000

15.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for the establishment of technology for the State-wide Business Court.

State General Funds

$210,860

$210,860

$210,860

15.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the State-wide Business Court.

State General Funds

$176,874

$176,874

$176,874

15.6 Increase funds for travel and per diem expenses for the State-wide Business Court Commission.

State General Funds

$34,725

$17,363

$17,363

15.7 Increase funds for startup costs. State General Funds

$269,274

15.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

15.100 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,426,523

$998,374

$1,267,648

State General Funds

$1,426,523

$998,374

$1,267,648

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,426,523

$998,374

$1,267,648

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$16,571,037 $16,571,037

$16,571,037 $16,571,037

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$20,894,715 $20,894,715

$16,571,037 $16,571,037
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,894,715

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$16,946,037 $16,946,037
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $21,269,715

$16,686,120 $16,686,120
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $21,009,798

$16,568,981 $16,568,981
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,892,659

Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

16.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($14,841)

16.100 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$742,070

$742,070

$727,229

State General Funds

$742,070

$742,070

$727,229

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$742,070

$742,070

$727,229

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

17.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

18.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($12,199)

18.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$609,943

$609,943

$597,744

State General Funds

$609,943

$609,943

$597,744

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,563,146

$1,563,146

$1,550,947

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Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

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 Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

19.1 Increase funds for grants for legal services for Kinship Care families. State General Funds

$375,000

$100,000

$200,000

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$939

$939

19.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds

($25,856)

($25,856)

19.4 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($190,099)

19.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,967,081 $13,667,164 $13,577,065

State General Funds

$13,967,081 $13,667,164 $13,577,065

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

State Funds Transfers

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,983,353 $16,683,436 $16,593,337

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

20.1 Increase funds for contracts. State General Funds

$40,000

$40,000

20.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$866,943 $866,943 $866,943

$866,943 $866,943 $866,943

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

21.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,077,534

$9,077,534

$9,010,048 $9,010,048
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,077,534

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$9,010,048 $9,010,048
$67,486 $67,486

$8,982,430 $8,982,430
$67,486 $67,486

$8,852,430 $8,852,430
$67,486 $67,486

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,486 $9,077,534

$67,486 $9,049,916

$67,486 $8,919,916

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

22.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds
22.2 Reduce funds to reflect actual reimbursements for family treatment courts. State General Funds

($19,730)

($19,730)

($130,000)

22.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,035,828

$2,016,098

$1,886,098

State General Funds

$2,035,828

$2,016,098

$1,886,098

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,103,314

$2,083,584

$1,953,584

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

23.1 Reduce funds to reflect actual grant requests. State General Funds

($7,888)

($7,888)

23.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,974,220

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

State General Funds

$6,974,220

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,974,220

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$84,786,817 $84,786,817

$84,786,817 $84,786,817

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$86,808,457 $86,808,457

$84,786,817 $84,786,817
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $86,808,457

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$84,786,817 $84,786,817
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $86,808,457

$83,296,700 $83,296,700
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $85,318,340

$83,271,734 $83,271,734
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $85,293,374

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Council of Superior Court Clerks

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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

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

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

24.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $79,248,334

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $79,248,334

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $79,248,334

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$24,507

$24,507

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25.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds

($1,441,448)

25.3 Reduce funds to eliminate an assistant district attorney position in the Middle circuit. State General Funds

($99,862)

25.4 Increase funds for an assistant district attorney position to support juvenile courts effective April 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$24,966

($1,541,310) $0 $0

25.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$77,226,694 $75,734,857 $75,709,891

State General Funds

$77,226,694 $75,734,857 $75,709,891

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

State Funds Transfers

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

Agency to Agency Contracts

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,248,334 $77,756,497 $77,731,531

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,720

$1,720

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26.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,374,543

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

State General Funds

$7,374,543

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,374,543

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$75,909,534 $75,909,534

$75,909,534 $75,909,534

$137,170

$137,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$76,046,704 $76,046,704

$75,909,534 $75,909,534
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $76,046,704

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$75,982,379 $75,982,379
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $76,119,549

$75,310,626 $75,310,626
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $75,447,796

$75,218,301 $75,218,301
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $75,355,471

Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

27.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($32,459)

27.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,622,928

$1,622,928

$1,590,469

State General Funds

$1,622,928

$1,622,928

$1,590,469

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Sales and Services

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,742,928

$1,742,928

$1,710,469

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

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28.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($59,866)

28.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,993,301

$2,993,301

$2,933,435

State General Funds

$2,993,301

$2,993,301

$2,933,435

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

Intergovernmental Transfers

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,010,471

$3,010,471

$2,950,605

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

29.1 Increase funds for the replacement of one judgeship appointed to the Griffin Circuit.

State General Funds

$72,845

$0

$0

29.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$7,558

$7,558

29.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds

($606,466)

($606,466)

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29.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,366,150 $70,694,397 $70,694,397

State General Funds

$71,366,150 $70,694,397 $70,694,397

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,366,150 $70,694,397 $70,694,397

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,985,899 $14,985,899

$14,985,899 $14,985,899

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$16,845,722 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$15,054,968 $15,054,968
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,914,791

$15,055,876 $15,055,876
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,915,699

$14,756,158 $14,756,158
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,615,981

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

30.1 Increase funds for nine leased copiers in the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. State General Funds

$18,210

$18,210

$18,210

30.2 Increase funds for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services. State General Funds

$9,250

$9,250

$9,250

30.3 Increase funds for web application firewalls. State General Funds

$10,230

$10,230

$10,230

30.4 Increase funds for research fees. State General Funds

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

30.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for stationary and signage costs for the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

State General Funds

$25,379

$25,379

$25,379

30.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$908

$908

30.7 Reduce funds to reflect six months of increased rent associated with the move to the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

State General Funds

($31,059)

30.8 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($268,659)

30.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,054,968 $15,055,876 $14,756,158

State General Funds

$15,054,968 $15,055,876 $14,756,158

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,914,791 $16,915,699 $16,615,981

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$21,465,409 $21,465,409

$560,036

$560,036

$29,205,205 $29,205,205

$7,179,760 $7,179,760 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,205,205

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$6,856,301 $6,856,301 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,881,746

$6,920,320 $6,920,320 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,945,765

$6,920,320 $6,920,320 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,945,765

Administration (SAO)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

31.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,082

$1,082

$1,082

31.2 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect the elimination of shared consulting services.

State General Funds

($48,067)

($48,067)

($48,067)

31.100 -Administration (SAO)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$300,274

State General Funds

$300,274

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$913,372

State Funds Transfers

$913,372

Accounting System Assessments

$913,372

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,213,646

Appropriation (HB 792)

$300,274 $300,274 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,213,646

$300,274 $300,274 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,213,646

Financial Systems

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

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32.100 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$164,000

$164,000

$164,000

State General Funds

$164,000

$164,000

$164,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

State Funds Transfers

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

Accounting System Assessments

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,309,774 $19,309,774 $19,309,774

Shared Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

33.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($67,036)

($67,036)

($67,036)

33.100 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$799,094

$799,094

$799,094

State General Funds

$799,094

$799,094

$799,094

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

State Funds Transfers

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

Accounting System Assessments

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$560,036 $2,630,636

$560,036 $2,630,636

$560,036 $2,630,636

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

34.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one position. State General Funds

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

34.100 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,600,178

$2,600,178

$2,600,178

State General Funds

$2,600,178

$2,600,178

$2,600,178

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

State Funds Transfers

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

Accounting System Assessments

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,734,935

$2,734,935

$2,734,935

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

35.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$235

$235

$235

35.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the realignment of duties. State General Funds

($64,019)

$0

$0

35.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect elimination of third party information technology support.

State General Funds

($64,282)

($64,282)

($64,282)

35.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,221,621

$2,285,640

$2,285,640

State General Funds

$2,221,621

$2,285,640

$2,285,640

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,221,621

$2,285,640

$2,285,640

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

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36.1 Reduce funds for contracts to align the number of annual audits performed by third party support.

State General Funds

($43,930)

($43,930)

($43,930)

36.100 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

State General Funds

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments

Section Total - Continuation

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$38,410,129 $38,410,129

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$18,997,635 $18,997,635

$18,997,635 $18,997,635

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$177,619,888 $177,619,888

$177,619,888 $177,619,888

$20,018,479 $20,018,479

$42,692,570 $42,692,570

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$3,758,058 $3,758,058 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $177,619,888 $177,619,888 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704

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Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

$3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

$3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$3,487,108 $3,487,108 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $183,216,016 $183,216,016 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $225,113,253

$3,487,108 $3,487,108 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $183,216,016 $183,216,016 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $225,113,253

$3,827,108 $3,827,108 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $183,216,016 $183,216,016 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $225,453,253

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

37.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

38.100-Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,600,241

$3,600,241

$3,600,241

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$0 $0 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$0 $0 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

39.100 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

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Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

40.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

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Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $168,929,501

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $168,929,501

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $168,929,501

41.1 Increase funds for billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses.

Workers Compensation Funds

$5,596,128

41.2 Increase funds for workers' compensation liabilities. State General Funds

$5,596,128

$5,596,128 $340,000

41.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $171,771,877 $171,771,877 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $174,525,629

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $171,771,877 $171,771,877 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $174,525,629

$770,000 $770,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $171,771,877 $171,771,877 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $174,865,629

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

42.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

43.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

$3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

$3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

44.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$112

$112

$112

44.2 Reduce funds for personnel for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($176,262)

($176,262)

($176,262)

44.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect consolidated caseload. State General Funds

($94,800)

($94,800)

($94,800)

44.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

State General Funds

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

State Funds Transfers

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,025,089

$6,025,089

$6,025,089

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,648,762

$0 $0 $8,648,762

$0 $0 $8,648,762

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967

Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

45.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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.

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Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$50,549,559 $50,549,559

$50,549,559 $50,549,559

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$61,926,405 $61,926,405

Section Total - Final
$48,742,064 $48,742,064
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930

$49,505,797 $49,505,797
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930

$50,549,559 $50,549,559
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $61,926,405
$49,505,797 $49,505,797
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,930 $60,118,910

$230,930 $60,882,643

$230,930 $60,882,643

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

47.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($144,596)

($144,596)

($144,596)

47.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

State General Funds

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

48.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$15,810

$15,810

$15,810

48.2 Reduce funds for thirteen vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H and S:Reduce funds based on vacancy dates, and restore funds for five food safety inspectors and two animal industries inspectors effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($776,290)

($495,173)

($495,173)

48.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs and the elimination of fleet management software.

State General Funds

($60,144)

($60,144)

($60,144)

48.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for 32 vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY2021. (H and S:Increase funds for one-time funding for the replacement of high mileage vehicles)

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

48.5 Add funds for the development of the Georgia Hemp Program per HB213 (2019 Session). State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

48.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,892,082 $27,373,199 $27,373,199

State General Funds

$26,892,082 $27,373,199 $27,373,199

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Sales and Services

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,563,227 $37,044,344 $37,044,344

Departmental Administration (DOA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

49.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,396

$3,396

$3,396

49.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. (H and S:Reduce funds for one vacant position and two parttime positions based on vacancy dates)

State General Funds

($101,524)

($121,591)

($121,591)

49.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs. State General Funds

($3,674)

($3,674)

($3,674)

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49.100-Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,853,428

$5,833,361

$5,833,361

State General Funds

$5,853,428

$5,833,361

$5,833,361

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,703,428

$6,683,361

$6,683,361

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

50.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,939

$1,939

$1,939

50.2 Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H and S:Reduce funds based on vacancy dates, and restore funds for one business support analyst and one international trade representative effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($440,578)

($364,015)

($364,015)

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50.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced travel. State General Funds

($7,028)

($7,028)

($7,028)

50.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs. State General Funds

($3,673)

($3,673)

($3,673)

50.5 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect reduced marketing, auditing, call center services, and website development. (H and S:Reduce funds and restore funding for marketing materials and Georgia Grown website development)

State General Funds

($522,741)

($261,000)

($261,000)

50.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,402,941

$6,741,245

$6,741,245

State General Funds

$6,402,941

$6,741,245

$6,741,245

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$624,771

$624,771

$624,771

Royalties and Rents

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Sales and Services

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Funds Transfers

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,258,642

$7,596,946

$7,596,946

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

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51.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($128,456)

($128,456)

($128,456)

51.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

State General Funds

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

52.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($40,002)

($40,002)

($40,002)

52.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

State General Funds

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

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structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

53.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$257

$257

$257

53.2 Reduce funds for contracts with the Department of Agriculture for administrative services and for soil and water conservation districts.

State General Funds

($37,474)

($37,474)

($37,474)

53.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds based on two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($62,717)

($86,654)

($86,654)

53.4 Reduce funds based on actual start date. State General Funds

($2,626)

($2,626)

53.5 Adjust funds based on restructure of Watershed Dam staffing. State General Funds

($9,058)

($9,058)

53.100 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,080,301

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

State General Funds

$2,080,301

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,080,301

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

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Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308

$13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924

$12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924

$12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924

Departmental Administration (DBF)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,388

$1,388

$1,388

54.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one position. State General Funds

($86,243)

($86,243)

($86,243)

54.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($8,583)

($8,583)

($8,583)

54.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

($19,964)

($19,964)

($19,964)

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54.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision ($193,298) and the Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision ($18,523) programs for personnel to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position and part-time assistance.

State General Funds

($211,821)

($211,821)

($211,821)

54.100-Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,544,536

State General Funds

$2,544,536

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,544,536

Appropriation (HB 792)

$2,544,536 $2,544,536 $2,544,536

$2,544,536 $2,544,536 $2,544,536

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

55.1 Reduce funds for personnel for four vacant positions and part-time assistance.

State General Funds

($215,050)

($215,050)

($215,050)

55.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($16,265)

($16,265)

($16,265)

55.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

($97,476)

($97,476)

($97,476)

55.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision program for personnel.

State General Funds

$193,298

$193,298

$193,298

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55.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

State General Funds

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

56.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($65,310)

($65,310)

($65,310)

56.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($360)

($360)

($360)

56.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

($28,521)

($28,521)

($28,521)

56.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision program for personnel.

State General Funds

$18,523

$18,523

$18,523

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56.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

State General Funds

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,810,591 $1,230,810,591

State General Funds

$1,220,555,453 $1,220,555,453

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,566,334 $149,566,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$30,261,291 $30,261,291

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075 $47,482,075

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,481,142 $40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,771,962 $25,771,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

$257,036

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$257,036

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$24,646,902 $24,646,902

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,646,902 $24,646,902

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

$2,357,130

$1,230,810,591 $1,220,555,453
$10,255,138 $149,566,334
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $30,261,291 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,580

$62,580

$62,580

$1,408,568,597 $1,408,568,597 $1,408,568,597

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,197,469,949 $1,187,214,811
$10,255,138 $148,478,648
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,173,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,374,140,269

$1,205,053,483 $1,194,798,345
$10,255,138 $149,228,648
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,923,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,382,473,803

$1,205,683,483 $1,195,428,345
$10,255,138 $149,228,648
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,923,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,383,103,803

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,406

$1,406

$1,406

57.2 Reduce funds to maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases. (H and S:Increase prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases)

State General Funds

($4,939,920) ($4,177,950) ($4,177,950)

57.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$49,840,044 $50,602,014 $50,602,014

State General Funds

$49,840,044 $50,602,014 $50,602,014

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,096,720 $434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$94,529,178

$12,096,720 $434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$95,291,148

$12,096,720 $434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$95,291,148

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

58.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$183,844

$183,844

$183,844

58.2 Reduce funds for intensive family support services to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds for intensive family support services to reflect projected expenditures and restore $500,000 to the Bobby Dodd Institute)

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

58.3 Reduce funds for assistive technology assessments and research. State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

($500,000)

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58.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($1,017,982) ($1,017,982) ($1,017,982)

58.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$356,135,478 $356,635,478 $357,135,478

State General Funds

$345,880,340 $346,380,340 $346,880,340

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,317,724 $50,317,724 $50,317,724

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$12,336,582 $12,336,582 $12,336,582

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,981,142 $37,981,142 $37,981,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

Sales and Services

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,113,202 $429,613,202 $430,113,202

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

59.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$143,580

$143,580

$143,580

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59.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds
59.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($1,060,763) ($1,060,763) ($1,060,763)

($14,622)

($14,622)

($14,622)

59.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,729,664 $100,729,664 $100,729,664

State General Funds

$100,729,664 $100,729,664 $100,729,664

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,756,164 $100,756,164 $100,756,164

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

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985

60.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$423,130

$423,130

$423,130

60.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($745,782)

($745,782)

($745,782)

60.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($10,798)

($10,798)

($10,798)

60.4 Reduce funds for provider support and training. (H and S:Provide funds for one fiscal quarter of provider support and training to develop the state's behavioral health workforce)

State General Funds

($1,148,837)

($861,628)

($861,628)

60.5 Reduce funds for supported employment services to reflect utilization rates.

State General Funds

($1,994,944) ($1,994,944) ($1,994,944)

60.6 Increase funds to maintain statewide crisis bed infrastructure and capacity. State General Funds

$2,553,087

$2,553,087

60.7 Increase funds for behavioral health core services. State General Funds

$2,847,268

$2,847,268

60.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$439,158,047 $444,845,611 $444,845,611

State General Funds

$439,158,047 $444,845,611 $444,845,611

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$452,107,095 $457,794,659 $457,794,659

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$227

$227

$227

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

State General Funds

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,237,552 $11,237,552 $11,237,552

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

987

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

62.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,917

$3,917

$3,917

62.2 Reduce funds to reflect contract savings associated with Medicaid eligible services. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid eligible services and restore $750,000 for the Marcus Autism Center)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,087,686) ($1,087,686) ($2,175,372)

($337,686) ($337,686) ($675,372)

($337,686) ($337,686) ($675,372)

62.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the delayed start date of a crisis stabilization unit.

State General Funds

($1,664,762) ($1,664,762) ($1,664,762)

62.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,456,713 $13,206,713 $13,206,713

State General Funds

$12,456,713 $13,206,713 $13,206,713

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,501,006

$3,251,006

$3,251,006

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,501,006

$3,251,006

$3,251,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,957,719 $16,457,719 $16,457,719

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

988

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,073

$11,073

$11,073

63.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

State General Funds

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,171

$2,171

$2,171

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64.2 Reduce funds for community innovation programs. State General Funds

($342,131)

($342,131)

($342,131)

64.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from a shift to fee-for-service reimbursements of high fidelity wraparound services.

State General Funds

($406,691)

($406,691)

($406,691)

64.4 Reduce funds for System of Care to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($1,046,881) ($1,046,881) ($1,046,881)

64.5 Reduce funds for enhanced staffing at crisis stabilization units to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,974,566) ($1,974,566) ($1,974,566)

64.6 Reduce funds for supported employment and education services. State General Funds

($3,060,000) ($3,060,000) ($3,060,000)

64.7 Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation. State General Funds

($5,923,288) ($5,923,288) ($5,923,288)

64.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$58,786,344 $58,786,344 $58,786,344

State General Funds

$58,786,344 $58,786,344 $58,786,344

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,195,859 $69,195,859 $69,195,859

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

990

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

65.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$64,015

$64,015

$64,015

65.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($1,553,023) ($1,553,023) ($1,553,023)

65.100-Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,336,561 $37,336,561 $37,336,561

State General Funds

$37,336,561 $37,336,561 $37,336,561

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,637,307 $46,637,307 $46,637,307

Direct Care Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$134,819,634 $134,819,634 $134,819,634 $134,819,634 $134,819,634 $134,819,634

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

66.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$172,406

$172,406

$172,406

66.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($3,656,848) ($3,656,848) ($3,656,848)

66.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($635,712)

($635,712)

($635,712)

66.100 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,699,480

State General Funds

$130,699,480

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,453,331

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$785,307

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$785,307

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

Appropriation (HB 792)

$130,699,480 $130,699,480
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

$130,699,480 $130,699,480
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130

992

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,580

$62,580

$62,580

$134,572,521 $134,572,521 $134,572,521

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

67.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$450

$450

$450

67.2 Reduce funds for one-time funding for curriculum development. State General Funds

($130,000)

$0

67.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,027,730

$897,730

$1,027,730

State General Funds

$1,027,730

$897,730

$1,027,730

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,024,145 $10,894,145 $11,024,145

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

993

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

68.1 Eliminate funds for an agricultural careers summer camp for youth with disabilities provided for in FY2020. (S:Provide funds for an agricultural careers summer camp grant)

State General Funds

($14,000)

$0

$0

68.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program.

State General Funds

($9,188)

($9,188)

($9,188)

68.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$556,502

$570,502

$570,502

State General Funds

$556,502

$570,502

$570,502

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,575,544

$2,589,544

$2,589,544

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

69.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($38,437)

($38,437)

($38,437)

994

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69.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

State General Funds

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$74,793,780 $74,793,780

$74,793,780 $74,793,780

$168,080,232 $168,080,232

$168,080,232 $168,080,232

$14,807,385 $14,807,385

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$1,178,820

$1,178,820

$1,178,820

$1,178,820

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$257,842,992 $257,842,992

$74,793,780 $74,793,780 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385
$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $257,842,992

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$69,498,843 $69,498,843 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385

$69,643,971 $69,643,971 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385

$69,643,971 $69,643,971 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

995

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $252,548,055

$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $252,693,183

$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $252,693,183

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

70.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$262,438

$262,438

$262,438

State General Funds

$262,438

$262,438

$262,438

996

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

$232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

$232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

71.1 Reduce funds for contracts for regional commission services. State General Funds
71.2 Eliminate funds for regional commission performance audits. State General Funds 71.3 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($140,186)

($140,186)

($140,186)

($90,000)

($90,000)

($90,000)

($50,264)

($50,264)

71.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,566,949 $3,566,949 $3,566,949

$3,516,685 $3,516,685 $3,516,685

$3,516,685 $3,516,685 $3,516,685

Departmental Administration (DCA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

72.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,723

$1,723

$1,723

72.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Commission on the Holocaust administration (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

72.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Advocacy Office to recognize duplicative services offered by the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman.

State General Funds

($56,225)

$0

$0

998

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

72.100-Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,357,659

$1,413,884

$1,413,884

State General Funds

$1,357,659

$1,413,884

$1,413,884

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,974,724

$2,974,724

$2,974,724

Reserved Fund Balances

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Sales and Services

$100,462

$100,462

$100,462

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,462

$100,462

$100,462

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,266,094

$7,322,319

$7,322,319

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $50,312,863

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $50,312,863

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $50,312,863

73.1 Eliminate funds for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. (H and S:Reflect in OneGeorgia Authority)

State General Funds

($130,000)

($130,000)

($130,000)

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

999

73.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

State General Funds

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

Intergovernmental Transfers

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Sales and Services

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,182,863 $50,182,863 $50,182,863

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

1000

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

74.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

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1001

75.1 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase three vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY2021.

State General Funds

$60,000

$0

$0

75.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,181,704

$1,121,704

$1,121,704

State General Funds

$1,181,704

$1,121,704

$1,121,704

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,752

$140,752

$140,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Sales and Services

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,522,456

$1,462,456

$1,462,456

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738

1002

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

76.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $471,363

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $471,363

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $471,363

77.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties.

State General Funds

($64,754)

($64,754)

($64,754)

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1003

77.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$356,609

$356,609

$356,609

State General Funds

$356,609

$356,609

$356,609

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$406,609

$406,609

$406,609

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,665,344

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,665,344

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,665,344

78.1 Reduce funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council to reflect projected need.

State General Funds

($100,000)

$0

$0

1004

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

78.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,062,892

$3,162,892

$3,162,892

State General Funds

$3,062,892

$3,162,892

$3,162,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

Reserved Fund Balances

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Sales and Services

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

State Funds Transfers

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

Agency to Agency Contracts

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,565,344

$6,665,344

$6,665,344

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,821,434

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,821,434

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,821,434

79.1 Reduce funds for the Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

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79.2 Eliminate funds for the Cobb County Support Center due to the discontinuation of federal support.

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

79.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($85,798)

$0

($75,000) $0

79.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,260,636

$3,346,434

$3,346,434

State General Funds

$3,260,636

$3,346,434

$3,346,434

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,360,636

$3,446,434

$3,446,434

State Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $19,029,550

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $19,029,550

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $19,029,550

80.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance. State General Funds

($27,588)

($27,588)

($27,588)

1006

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80.2 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for marketing of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

80.3 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

80.100 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,975,874 $17,975,874 $17,975,874

State General Funds

$17,975,874 $17,975,874 $17,975,874

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

Intergovernmental Transfers

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Sales and Services

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,451,962 $18,451,962 $18,451,962

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $354,226

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $354,226

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $354,226

81.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,369)

$0

$0

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81.100 -Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$320,857

$334,226

$334,226

State General Funds

$320,857

$334,226

$334,226

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,857

$354,226

$354,226

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

82.100 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

State General Funds

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

83.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($33,740)

($33,740)

($33,740)

1008

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

83.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

State General Funds

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

84.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

State General Funds

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

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

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

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85.1 Reduce funds for special purpose grants. State General Funds

($3,675,000) ($3,675,000)

85.2 Utilize existing funds ($220,000) for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

($3,675,000) $0

85.100 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

Appropriation (HB 792)

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$3,572,602,642 $3,572,602,642

$2,952,924,073 $2,952,924,073

$125,753,197 $125,753,197

$157,326,418 $157,326,418

$336,598,954 $336,598,954

$7,806,768,825 $7,806,768,825

$26,643,401 $26,643,401

$7,352,254,432 $7,352,254,432

$427,870,992 $427,870,992

$220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,572,602,642 $2,952,924,073
$125,753,197 $157,326,418 $336,598,954 $7,806,768,825 $26,643,401 $7,352,254,432 $427,870,992 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Federal Funds Transfers

$4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$15,649,092,261 $15,649,092,261 $15,649,092,261

Section Total - Final
$3,559,887,001 $2,936,331,073
$131,474,797 $155,482,177 $336,598,954 $7,829,198,487 $26,643,401 $7,314,196,564 $488,358,522 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,616,716 $1,168,519 $3,766,590,935 $280,857,262
$330,000

$3,562,913,359 $2,939,357,431
$131,474,797 $155,482,177 $336,598,954 $7,829,198,487 $26,643,401 $7,314,196,564 $488,358,522 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,616,716 $1,168,519 $3,766,590,935 $280,857,262
$330,000

$3,561,498,812 $2,937,942,884
$131,474,797 $155,482,177 $336,598,954 $7,825,570,156 $26,643,401 $7,310,568,233 $488,358,522 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,616,716 $1,168,519 $3,766,590,935 $280,857,262
$330,000

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FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$15,658,806,282 $15,661,832,640 $15,656,789,762

Departmental Administration (DCH)

Continuation Budget

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

86.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,901

$4,901

$4,901

86.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($201,343) ($201,343) ($402,686)

($201,343) ($201,343) ($402,686)

($201,343) ($201,343) ($402,686)

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86.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($703,656) ($843,118) ($1,546,774)

($703,656) ($843,118) ($1,546,774)

($703,656) ($843,118) ($1,546,774)

86.4 Reduce funds and transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Human Services effective November 1, 2019.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($2,544,383) ($6,848,188)
($747,189) ($10,139,760)

($2,544,383) ($6,848,188)
($747,189) ($10,139,760)

($2,544,383) ($6,848,188)
($747,189) ($10,139,760)

86.100-Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$72,363,185 $72,363,185 $72,363,185

State General Funds

$72,363,185 $72,363,185 $72,363,185

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$313,161,168 $313,161,168 $313,161,168

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$265,646,099 $265,646,099 $265,646,099

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$29,736,123 $29,736,123 $29,736,123

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$22,810,104 $22,810,104 $22,810,104

State Funds Transfers

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585 $21,311,585 $21,311,585

Federal Funds Transfers

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$411,450,707 $411,450,707 $411,450,707

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Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

87.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$140

$140

$140

87.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($33,744)

($33,744)

($33,744)

87.100 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

State General Funds

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

88.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$142

$142

$142

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88.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($31,148)

($31,148)

($31,148)

88.100 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

State General Funds

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

89.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$92

$92

$92

89.2 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Rural Health Systems Innovation Center.

State General Funds

($463,000)

$0

$0

89.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,233,240 $13,233,240
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $13,822,078

$13,696,240 $13,696,240
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,285,078

$13,696,240 $13,696,240
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,285,078

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

90.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,725

$2,725

$2,725

90.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,622,114 $13,622,114 $13,622,114

State General Funds

$13,622,114 $13,622,114 $13,622,114

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,948,252 $11,948,252 $11,948,252

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,904,653

$5,904,653

$5,904,653

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,043,599

$6,043,599

$6,043,599

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $25,670,366

$100,000 $25,670,366

$100,000 $25,670,366

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

91.1 Increase funds to provide the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and nondeemed hospitals.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$23,000,000 $47,336,391 $70,336,391

$23,000,000 $47,336,391 $70,336,391

$23,000,000 $47,336,391 $70,336,391

91.2 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Indigent Care Trust Fund program for the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$7,569,850 $15,579,538 $23,149,388

91.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,000,000 $23,000,000 $304,412,360 $304,412,360 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $469,998,884

$23,000,000 $23,000,000 $304,412,360 $304,412,360 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $469,998,884

$30,569,850 $30,569,850 $319,991,898 $319,991,898 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $493,148,272

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214 $3,755,589,799
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,966,981,175

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214 $3,755,589,799
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,966,981,175

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214 $3,755,589,799
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,966,981,175

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92.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$65,267,880 $134,817,589 $200,085,469

$65,267,880 $134,817,589 $200,085,469

$65,267,880 $134,817,589 $200,085,469

92.2 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$6,780,737 $14,006,317 $20,787,054

$6,780,737 $14,006,317 $20,787,054

$5,024,190 $10,377,986 $15,402,176

92.3 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.

State General Funds

$3,936,297

$3,936,297

$3,936,297

92.4 Replace funds.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

$1,844,241 ($1,844,241)
$0

$1,844,241 ($1,844,241)
$0

$1,844,241 ($1,844,241)
$0

92.5 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Indigent Care Trust Fund program for the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($7,569,850) ($15,579,538) ($23,149,388)

92.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,954,957,456 $1,954,957,456 $1,945,631,059

State General Funds

$1,758,968,448 $1,758,968,448 $1,749,642,051

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$155,482,177 $155,482,177 $155,482,177

Hospital Provider Fee

$34,315,025 $34,315,025 $34,315,025

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,907,200,919 $2,787,214
$3,904,413,705 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$6,191,789,995

$3,907,200,919 $2,787,214
$3,904,413,705 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$6,191,789,995

$3,887,993,050 $2,787,214
$3,885,205,836 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$6,163,255,729

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

93.1 Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($109,568,690) ($109,568,690) ($109,568,690) ($226,325,516) ($226,325,516) ($226,325,516) ($335,894,206) ($335,894,206) ($335,894,206)

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93.2 Replace funds.
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

($5,721,600) $5,721,600
$0

($5,721,600) $5,721,600
$0

($5,721,600) $5,721,600
$0

93.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,364,397,548 $1,364,397,548 $1,364,397,548

State General Funds

$936,830,628 $936,830,628 $936,830,628

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$125,282,991 $125,282,991 $125,282,991

Hospital Provider Fee

$302,283,929 $302,283,929 $302,283,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,223,407,262 $4,223,407,262 $4,223,407,262

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

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94.1 Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$5,717,740 $61,234,719 $66,952,459

$5,717,740 $61,234,719 $66,952,459

$5,717,740 $61,234,719 $66,952,459

94.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,916,373 $32,916,373 $32,916,373

State General Funds

$32,916,373 $32,916,373 $32,916,373

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$458,622,399 $458,622,399 $458,622,399

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$458,622,399 $458,622,399 $458,622,399

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$491,690,555 $491,690,555 $491,690,555

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

95.100 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

96.1 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

96.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

96.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

96.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,101,646

State General Funds

$1,101,646

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,101,646

Appropriation (HB 792)

$1,101,646 $1,101,646 $1,101,646

$1,101,646 $1,101,646 $1,101,646

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

97.1 Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health. (H:Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health to reflect unutilized funds)(S:Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health)

State General Funds

($273,358)

($273,358)

($181,358)

97.2 Reduce funds for the statewide residency recruitment to reflect utilization rates.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

97.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($14,603)

($14,603)

($14,603)

97.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

97.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,437,996 $21,437,996 $21,529,996

State General Funds

$21,437,996 $21,437,996 $21,529,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,437,996 $21,437,996 $21,529,996

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

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98.1 Reduce funds for the Mercer School of Medicine Operating Grant. State General Funds

($961,596)

$0

$0

98.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

98.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,078,315 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

State General Funds

$23,078,315 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,078,315 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

99.1 Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine Operating Grant.

State General Funds

($1,157,269)

$0

$0

99.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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99.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$27,774,444 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

State General Funds

$27,774,444 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,774,444 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

100.1 Reduce funds for loan repayment awards for rural advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, physician assistants, and physicians.

State General Funds

($500,000)

($250,000)

$0

100.2 Reduce funds for malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in underserved counties that currently have one or less physicians. (H and S:Reduce funds for malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in underserved counties that currently have one or less physicians to reflect unutilized funds)

State General Funds

($130,000)

($106,207)

($106,207)

100.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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100.100-Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,730,000

$2,003,793

$2,253,793

State General Funds

$1,730,000

$2,003,793

$2,253,793

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,730,000

$2,003,793

$2,253,793

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

101.1 Reduce funds for medical student capitation payments to Emory University School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).

State General Funds

($170,700)

$0

$0

101.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,968,233

$4,138,933

$4,138,933

State General Funds

$3,968,233

$4,138,933

$4,138,933

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,968,233

$4,138,933

$4,138,933

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Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

102.1 Eliminate funds for one medical director position (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

102.2 Eliminate funds for one contracted assistant medical director position. State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

102.3 Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

102.4 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained through the implementation of System Automation licensure software.

State General Funds

($70,314)

($70,314)

($70,314)

102.100 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

State General Funds

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,000 $300,000 $2,707,532

$300,000 $300,000 $2,707,532

$300,000 $300,000 $2,707,532

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

103.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($16,230)

($16,230)

($16,230)

103.2 Eliminate funds for a data management system (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($184,940)

($184,940)

($184,940)

103.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($52,306)

($52,306)

($52,306)

103.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($29,015)

($29,015)

($29,015)

103.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,341,232

$2,341,232

$2,341,232

State General Funds

$2,341,232

$2,341,232

$2,341,232

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,341,232

$2,341,232

$2,341,232

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$186,044,912 $186,044,912

$186,044,912 $186,044,912

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$186,522,108 $186,522,108

$186,044,912 $186,044,912
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $186,522,108

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$178,576,761 $178,576,761
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $179,053,957

$178,576,761 $178,576,761
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $179,053,957

$178,576,761 $178,576,761
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $179,053,957

Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

104.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,790

$1,790

$1,790

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104.2 Reduce funds by freezing four vacant positions. State General Funds
104.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users. State General Funds

($254,565)

($254,565)

($254,565)

($38,542)

($38,542)

($38,542)

104.100-Departmental Administration (DCS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,692,444

State General Funds

$9,692,444

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,692,444

Appropriation (HB 792)

$9,692,444 $9,692,444 $9,692,444

$9,692,444 $9,692,444 $9,692,444

Field Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

105.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$32,879

$32,879

$32,879

105.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($4,335,735) ($4,335,735) ($4,335,735)

105.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users. State General Funds

($534,171)

($534,171)

($534,171)

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105.4 Reduce funds for real estate by implementing a virtual office model. State General Funds

($428,193)

($428,193)

($428,193)

105.5 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($45,971)

($45,971)

($45,971)

105.6 Transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

105.100 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$162,152,019 $162,152,019 $162,152,019

State General Funds

$162,152,019 $162,152,019 $162,152,019

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$162,162,019 $162,162,019 $162,162,019

Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

106.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$810

$810

$810

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106.2 Reduce funds by freezing seven vacant positions. State General Funds

($532,307)

($532,307)

($532,307)

106.3 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($21,992)

($21,992)

($21,992)

106.4 Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect eliminating 31 positions in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($403,123)

($403,123)

($403,123)

106.5 Reduce funds and transfer responsibility of the Max-Out Reentry Initiative to the Department of Corrections and transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads.

State General Funds

($821,608)

($821,608)

($821,608)

106.100 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

State General Funds

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

Misdemeanor Probation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

107.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$183

$183

$183

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107.2 Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. State General Funds
107.3 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($63,080) ($2,646)

($63,080) ($2,646)

($63,080) ($2,646)

107.100 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

State General Funds

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$547,936 $547,936 $305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

$547,936 $547,936 $305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

$547,936 $547,936 $305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

108.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$37

$37

$37

108.2 Reduce funds by reducing travel and by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($21,917)

($21,917)

($21,917)

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108.100 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$526,056

$526,056

$526,056

State General Funds

$526,056

$526,056

$526,056

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$993,252

$993,252

$993,252

Section 19: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$1,224,215,727 $1,224,215,727

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,224,215,727

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,163,193,689 $1,163,193,689
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,176,928,847

$1,151,322,565 $1,151,322,565
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,165,057,723

$1,152,934,738 $1,152,934,738
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,166,669,896

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County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

109.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

State General Funds

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Departmental Administration (DOC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

110.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$38,992

$38,992

$38,992

110.2 Reduce funds by eliminating contract information technology positions. State General Funds

($291,667)

($291,667)

($291,667)

110.3 Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. State General Funds

($1,121,291) ($1,121,291) ($1,121,291)

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110.4 Reduce funds for personnel and maintain current levels of clerical support for Victim Services.

State General Funds

($73,186)

($73,186)

($73,186)

110.5 Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($186,789)

($186,789)

($186,789)

110.6 Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities.

State General Funds

($35,333)

($35,333)

($35,333)

110.7 Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. State General Funds

($183,330)

($183,330)

($183,330)

110.8 Reduce funds by decreasing travel and vehicle costs by ten percent. State General Funds

($97,794)

($97,794)

($97,794)

110.100-Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223

State General Funds

$35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

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111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$53,983

$53,983

$53,983

111.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from streamlining business processes. State General Funds

($28,250)

($28,250)

($28,250)

111.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$48,474,185 $48,474,185 $48,474,185

State General Funds

$48,474,185 $48,474,185 $48,474,185

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,927,685 $50,927,685 $50,927,685

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,009

$2,009

$2,009

112.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598

$27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598

$27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,614

$12,614

$12,614

113.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant health administration positions. State General Funds

($353,329)

($353,329)

($353,329)

113.3 Reduce funds to reflect conversion of existing mental and dental health positions onto the mental-dental health services contract.

State General Funds

($4,556,510) ($4,556,510) ($4,556,510)

113.4 Reduce funds to reflect the redirection of security positions to vacancies at state prison facilities.

State General Funds

($690,390)

($690,390)

($690,390)

113.5 Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation of electronic health records.

State General Funds

($1,980,058) ($3,960,115) ($3,960,115)

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113.6 Reduce funds to reflect FY2018 funding for electronic health records project. State General Funds

($8,778,894) ($8,278,894)

113.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$242,864,673 $232,105,722 $232,605,722

State General Funds

$242,864,673 $232,105,722 $232,605,722

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$243,325,228 $232,566,277 $233,066,277

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,621

$5,621

$5,621

114.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenses for GED testing and vocational certification in County Correctional Institutions.

State General Funds

($1,325,000) ($1,325,000) ($1,325,000)

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114.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,144,188 $44,144,188 $44,144,188

State General Funds

$44,144,188 $44,144,188 $44,144,188

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,174,188 $44,174,188 $44,174,188

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

115.1 Increase funds for private prisons effective April 1, 2020. State General Funds

$625,000

$625,000

$625,000

115.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108

State General Funds

$140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

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punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$789,415

$789,415

$789,415

116.2 Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations.

State General Funds

($6,549,802) ($6,549,802) ($6,549,802)

116.3 Reduce funds for inmate transportation to reflect implementation of the virtual court system in facilities statewide.

State General Funds

($1,200,000) ($1,200,000) ($1,200,000)

116.4 Reduce funds by transferring auditing staff to vacant positions inside facilities and eliminating vacant human resources positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($1,319,388) ($1,319,388) ($1,319,388)

116.5 Reduce funds by decreasing part-time staff positions. State General Funds

($2,652,394) ($2,652,394) ($2,652,394)

116.6 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating administrative and trades services at regional offices.

State General Funds

($4,795,070) ($4,795,070) ($4,795,070)

116.7 Reduce funds by freezing vacant non-security positions. State General Funds

($8,984,763) ($8,984,763) ($8,984,763)

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116.8 Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of certain teaching positions onto the instructor job series.

State General Funds

($515,053)

($515,053)

($515,053)

116.9 Reduce funds by redirecting education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($383,277)

($383,277)

($383,277)

116.10 Reduce funds for the charter high school program to align funding with actual expenditures.

State General Funds

($430,784)

($430,784)

($430,784)

116.11 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($2,030,354) ($2,030,354) ($2,030,354)

116.12 Reduce funds for travel and per diem costs. State General Funds

($2,111,326) ($2,111,326) ($2,111,326)

116.13 Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment at state facilities.

State General Funds

($2,129,102) ($2,129,102) ($2,129,102)

116.14 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the contract rate for work details.

State General Funds

($1,106,000) ($1,106,000) ($1,106,000)

116.15 Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. State General Funds

($319,290)

($319,290)

($319,290)

116.16 Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. State General Funds

($45,809)

($45,809)

($45,809)

116.17 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing. (H:Replace state funds with other funds to reflect a two cent increase October 1, 2019 and an additional three cent increase April 1, 2020 in the inmate commissary pricing)(S:Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing)

State General Funds

($1,482,897) ($2,595,070) ($1,482,897)

116.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$592,992,275 $591,880,102 $592,992,275

State General Funds

$592,992,275 $591,880,102 $592,992,275

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$603,783,378 $602,671,205 $603,783,378

Transition Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

117.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$40,250

$40,250

$40,250

117.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. State General Funds

($39,353)

($39,353)

($39,353)

117.3 Reduce funds to reflect actual costs for GED testing in transition centers. State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

117.4 Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Albany Transition Center effective December 31, 2019)

State General Funds

($1,562,175) ($1,562,175) ($1,562,175)

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117.100 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439

State General Funds

$30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439

Section 20: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,761,117 $12,761,117

$12,761,117 $12,761,117

$66,345,631 $66,345,631

$66,345,631 $66,345,631

$5,758,646

$5,758,646

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$84,865,394 $84,865,394

$12,761,117 $12,761,117 $66,345,631 $66,345,631
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997 $1,580,997 $84,865,394

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$12,256,358 $12,256,358 $64,923,406 $64,923,406
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997

$12,256,358 $12,256,358 $64,923,406 $64,923,406
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997

$12,256,358 $12,256,358 $64,923,406 $64,923,406
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,580,997 $82,938,410

$1,580,997 $82,938,410

$1,580,997 $82,938,410

Departmental Administration (DOD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$823

$823

$823

118.100-Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,200,565

$1,200,565

$1,200,565

State General Funds

$1,200,565

$1,200,565

$1,200,565

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$728,607

$728,607

$728,607

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$728,607

$728,607

$728,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,929,172

$1,929,172

$1,929,172

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

$5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

$5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,007

$2,007

$2,007

119.2 Reduce funds for an Army National Guard environmental position that is now 100 percent federally funded.

State General Funds

($36,370)

($36,370)

($36,370)

119.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

State General Funds

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,465,237

$5,465,237

$5,465,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

Royalties and Rents

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Sales and Services

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,575,238 $55,575,238 $55,575,238

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Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,856

$2,856

$2,856

120.2 Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Ft. Gordon Youth Challenge Academy to reflect reduced capacity due to construction.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($218,359) ($655,077) ($873,436)

($218,359) ($655,077) ($873,436)

($218,359) ($655,077) ($873,436)

120.3 Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy to reflect projected enrollment.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($255,716) ($767,148) ($1,022,864)

($255,716) ($767,148) ($1,022,864)

($255,716) ($767,148) ($1,022,864)

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120.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

State General Funds

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,466,997 $19,466,997 $19,466,997

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,466,997 $19,466,997 $19,466,997

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$293,409

$293,409

$293,409

Intergovernmental Transfers

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

Sales and Services

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,434,000 $25,434,000 $25,434,000

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$70,428,113 $70,428,113

$70,428,113 $70,428,113

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$73,272,234 $73,272,234

$70,428,113 $70,428,113
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $73,272,234

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$68,378,786 $68,378,786
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,222,907

$68,588,786 $68,588,786
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,432,907

$68,588,786 $68,588,786
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,432,907

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Departmental Administration (DDS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,349

$5,349

$5,349

121.2 Reduce funds by leveraging technology to reduce travel expenses. State General Funds

($11,525)

($11,525)

($11,525)

121.3 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($126,814)

($126,814)

($126,814)

121.4 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications. State General Funds

($27,101)

($27,101)

($27,101)

121.5 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace 15 vehicles. State General Funds

$345,000

$345,000

121.100-Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,787,504 $10,132,504 $10,132,504

State General Funds

$9,787,504 $10,132,504 $10,132,504

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,857 $10,288,361

$500,857 $10,633,361

$500,857 $10,633,361

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$33,287

$33,287

$33,287

122.2 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications by leveraging technology.

State General Funds

($654,348)

($654,348)

($654,348)

122.3 Reduce funds and support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources. (H and S:Provide funds for one-time funding for security equipment at high volume service centers and utilize alternative fund sources for other security needs)

State General Funds

($527,000)

($317,000)

($317,000)

122.4 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($1,374,971) ($1,374,971) ($1,374,971)

122.5 Increase funds for computer charges and telecommunications for the DRIVES project.

State General Funds

$469,974

$469,974

$469,974

122.6 Reduce funds for operations by recognizing savings from process changes. State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

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122.7 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace 15 vehicles. (H and S:NO; Reflect one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles in Departmental Administration)

State General Funds

$345,000

$0

$0

122.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$57,761,900 $57,626,900 $57,626,900

State General Funds

$57,761,900 $57,626,900 $57,626,900

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,589,735 $59,454,735 $59,454,735

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$689

$689

$689

123.2 Reduce funds for operations by leveraging technology. State General Funds

($33,450)

($33,450)

($33,450)

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123.3 Reduce funds for personnel by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds
123.4 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications. State General Funds

($96,216) ($2,201)

($96,216) ($2,201)

($96,216) ($2,201)

123.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$829,382

$829,382

$829,382

State General Funds

$829,382

$829,382

$829,382

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,344,811

$1,344,811

$1,344,811

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$440,545,169 $440,545,169

$61,841,364 $61,841,364

$378,703,805 $378,703,805

$391,102,499 $391,102,499

$155,463,964 $155,463,964

$97,618,088 $97,618,088

$138,020,447 $138,020,447

$102,000

$102,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$440,545,169 $61,841,364 $378,703,805 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000 $5,000 $5,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$833,749,668 $833,749,668 $833,749,668

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$438,771,234 $61,098,188 $377,673,046 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000 $5,000 $5,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $831,975,733

$438,771,234 $61,098,188 $377,673,046 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000 $5,000 $5,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $831,975,733

$438,896,234 $61,223,188 $377,673,046 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000 $5,000 $5,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $832,100,733

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$268,787,348 $268,787,348 $268,787,348

124.1 Reduce funds to eliminate one vacant position. State General Funds

($72,839)

($72,839)

($72,839)

124.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($104,537) and replace a portion of the state funds with existing federal funds for one position ($65,800).

State General Funds

($170,337)

($170,337)

($170,337)

124.3 Reduce funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to reflect available federal match. (S:Provide funds for one fiscal quarter for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program)

State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($375,000)

124.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,098,188 $61,098,188 $61,223,188

State General Funds

$61,098,188 $61,098,188 $61,223,188

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$206,920,984 $206,920,984 $206,920,984

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,288,964

$7,288,964

$7,288,964

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$97,618,088 $97,618,088 $97,618,088

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$102,013,932 $102,013,932 $102,013,932

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$268,044,172 $268,044,172 $268,169,172

Nutrition Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

125.100 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

126.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

Lottery Proceeds

$1,066

$1,066

$1,066

126.2 Reduce funds for one-time computer refresh. Lottery Proceeds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

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126.3 Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000), software support and maintenance ($444,058), and community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership ($260,000). (H and S:Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000), software support and maintenance ($444,058), and to reflect enrollment ($260,000))

Lottery Proceeds

($854,058)

($854,058)

($854,058)

126.4 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate one vacant position. Lottery Proceeds

($77,767)

($77,767)

($77,767)

126.5 Utilize existing funds for community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

126.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$377,673,046 $377,673,046 $377,673,046

Lottery Proceeds

$377,673,046 $377,673,046 $377,673,046

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$377,848,046 $377,848,046 $377,848,046

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

127.1 Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student Achievement utilizing existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student Achievement utilizing $2,300,000 in existing federal funds)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

127.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$34,658,904 $34,658,904

$34,658,904 $34,658,904

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$35,318,304 $35,318,304

$34,658,904 $34,658,904
$659,400 $659,400 $35,318,304

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$32,999,329 $32,999,329
$659,400 $659,400 $33,658,729

$32,962,122 $32,962,122
$659,400 $659,400 $33,621,522

$32,962,122 $32,962,122
$659,400 $659,400 $33,621,522

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

128.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,250

$2,250

$2,250

128.2 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($173,320)

($173,320)

($173,320)

128.3 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($73,575)

$0

128.100-Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,941,795

$4,868,220

$4,941,795

State General Funds

$4,941,795

$4,868,220

$4,941,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,941,795

$4,868,220

$4,941,795

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Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

129.1 Reduce funds for marketing to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($46,000)

($46,000)

($46,000)

129.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

State General Funds

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

130.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

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130.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

State General Funds

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

131.1 Reduce funds for grants and benefits. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

131.100 -Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$936,356

$936,356

$936,356

State General Funds

$936,356

$936,356

$936,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,595,756

$1,595,756

$1,595,756

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

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products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

132.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($215,000)

($215,000)

($215,000)

132.2 Reduce funds for marketing. (H and S:Reduce funds for marketing and maintain funds for the geographic origin marketing campaign)

State General Funds

($215,000)

($125,000)

($125,000)

132.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($252,207)

132.100 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$10,308,202 $10,398,202 $10,145,995

State General Funds

$10,308,202 $10,398,202 $10,145,995

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,308,202 $10,398,202 $10,145,995

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

133.1 Reduce funds for marketing. State General Funds

($122,500)

($122,500)

($122,500)

133.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,737,944

$2,737,944

$2,737,944

State General Funds

$2,737,944

$2,737,944

$2,737,944

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,737,944

$2,737,944

$2,737,944

Rural Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

134.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

134.100-Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

State General Funds

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

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Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

135.1 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($40,010)

($40,010)

($40,010)

135.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

State General Funds

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

136.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($344,045)

($344,045)

($344,045)

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136.2 Reduce funds for marketing to recognize savings from the closure of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport visitor information center.

State General Funds

($125,000)

($125,000)

($125,000)

136.3 Reduce funds for marketing. (H and S:Reduce funds for marketing and maintain funds for tradeshow attendance and sponsorship opportunities)

State General Funds

($250,950)

($125,950)

($125,950)

136.4 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($178,632)

$0

136.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,971,550 $10,917,918 $11,096,550

State General Funds

$10,971,550 $10,917,918 $11,096,550

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,971,550 $10,917,918 $11,096,550

Section 24: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

$10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

$2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487

$2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$25,918,047 $25,918,047 $25,918,047

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306 $12,769,228,158 $12,769,228,158 $12,769,228,158

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$10,783,308,588 $10,772,153,516 $10,768,795,896

$10,527,597,941 $10,516,442,869 $10,513,085,249

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

$2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487

$2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$25,918,047 $25,737,047 $25,737,047

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$13,335,306 $13,154,306 $13,154,306

$13,335,306 $13,154,306 $13,154,306

$12,907,709,122 $12,896,373,050 $12,893,015,430

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

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137.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$43

$43

$43

137.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($13,048)

($13,048)

($13,048)

137.3 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace bunk beds at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA centers to ensure student safety while at camp.

State General Funds

$177,600

$177,600

137.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for road repairs and improvements at Georgia FFA-FCCLA centers. State General Funds

$25,000

137.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,506,878 $11,684,478 $11,709,478

State General Funds

$11,506,878 $11,684,478 $11,709,478

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$482,773

$482,773

$482,773

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$482,773

$482,773

$482,773

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,050,238 $15,227,838 $15,252,838

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

138.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,368

$1,368

$1,368

138.2 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($227,040)

($227,040)

($227,040)

138.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($75,213)

($75,213)

($75,213)

138.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($1,169), registration fees ($17,212), and supplies and materials ($19,025).

State General Funds

($37,406)

($37,406)

($37,406)

138.5 Reduce funds for one-time system platform upgrade ($50,000) and computer purchases ($67,824).

State General Funds

($117,824)

($117,824)

($117,824)

138.6 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($96,973)

($96,973)

($96,973)

138.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

State General Funds

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,207,077

$9,207,077

$9,207,077

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,998,457

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,998,457

$8,089,181 $8,089,181
$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,998,457

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

139.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$614

$614

$614

139.2 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($237,440)

($237,440)

($237,440)

139.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($63,637)

($63,637)

($63,637)

139.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($8,547), registration fees ($2,435), and board operations ($25,000).

State General Funds

($35,982)

($35,982)

($35,982)

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139.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds
139.6 Reduce funds for an assessment task force. State General Funds

($40,000) ($10,000)

($40,000) ($10,000)

($40,000) ($10,000)

139.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

State General Funds

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

Sales and Services

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,143,115 $29,143,115 $29,143,115

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

140.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$75

$75

$75

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140.2 Reduce funds for facilities grants. State General Funds 140.3 Reduce funds for consultants. State General Funds 140.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds 140.5 Reduce funds for charter school facilities grants based on projected need. State General Funds

($136,000)

($136,000)

($136,000)

($4,200)

($4,200)

($4,200)

($1,343)

($1,343)

($1,343)

($25,905)

140.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,035,259

$4,035,259

$4,009,354

State General Funds

$4,035,259

$4,035,259

$4,009,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,475,000 $23,475,000 $23,475,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,475,000 $23,475,000 $23,475,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,510,259 $27,510,259 $27,484,354

Chief Turnaround Officer

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

141.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$344

$344

$344

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141.2 Reduce funds for five vacant positions. State General Funds

($507,577)

($507,577)

141.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($29,168)

($29,168)

141.4 Reduce funds for computer purchases ($11,870), temporary services ($20,384), and operations ($24,877).

State General Funds

($57,131)

($57,131)

($507,577) ($29,168) ($57,131)

141.100 -Chief Turnaround Officer

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

State General Funds

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

142.1 Reduce funds for local affiliates. State General Funds

($57,124)

($57,124)

($57,124)

142.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

State General Funds

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

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Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,548,508

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,548,508

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,548,508

143.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$531

$531

$531

143.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($85,539)

($85,539)

($85,539)

143.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($50,420)

($50,420)

($50,420)

143.4 Reduce funds for registration fees ($15,914), group meals ($3,200), and meeting spaces ($15,070).

State General Funds

($34,184)

($34,184)

($34,184)

143.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($52,356)

($52,356)

($52,356)

143.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

State General Funds

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,326,540

$2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,326,540

$2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,326,540

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

144.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

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145.100 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $63,746,765

State General Funds

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $63,746,765

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,069,567 $75,069,567 $75,069,567

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

146.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

State General Funds

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

Sales and Services

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,538,562 $10,538,562 $10,538,562

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Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) equipment,

and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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

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

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

147.1 Reduce funds for the Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology program.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

147.100 -Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) equipment,

and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

State General Funds

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

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148.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,818

$1,818

$1,818

148.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($118,420)

($118,420)

($118,420)

148.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($69,598)

($69,598)

($69,598)

148.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($9,249), registration fees ($6,638), and group meals and meeting spaces ($66,599).

State General Funds

($82,486)

($82,486)

($82,486)

148.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($141,193)

($141,193)

($141,193)

148.6 Reduce funds for contracted information technology personnel. State General Funds

($774,107)

($774,107)

($774,107)

148.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,750,949 $20,750,949 $20,750,949

State General Funds

$20,750,949 $20,750,949 $20,750,949

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,160,216 $21,160,216 $21,160,216

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

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149.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$25

$25

$25

149.2 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($51,667)

($51,667)

149.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,480,783 $14,429,116 $14,429,116

State General Funds

$14,480,783 $14,429,116 $14,429,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,480,783 $14,429,116 $14,429,116

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

150.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$43

$43

$43

150.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($5,711)

$0

$0

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150.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,528,664 $24,534,375 $24,534,375

State General Funds

$24,528,664 $24,534,375 $24,534,375

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$757,469,531 $757,469,531 $757,469,531

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$757,469,531 $757,469,531 $757,469,531

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$782,182,195 $782,187,906 $782,187,906

Preschool Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

151.100 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

State General Funds

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

152.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

State General Funds

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

153.1 Reduce funds for Equalization grants to reflect corrected data. State General Funds

($337,523)

($337,523)

($337,523)

153.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877

State General Funds

$693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762)

154.1 Adjust funds for a midterm adjustment to the Local Five Mill Share to reflect corrected data for new state commission charter schools.

State General Funds

($3,239,435)

154.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,990,888,197)

State General Funds

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,990,888,197)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,990,888,197)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390

155.1 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for a 0.3% increase in enrollment.

State General Funds

$113,742,778 $104,231,089 $104,231,089

155.2 Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. State General Funds

$18,382,887 $25,387,375 $25,387,375

155.3 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience.

State General Funds

$9,384,675

$6,262,789

$6,262,789

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155.4 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship.

State General Funds

$9,742,283

$2,441,006

$2,441,006

155.5 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant. State General Funds

$273,209

$273,209

$273,209

155.6 Reduce funds for training and experience and health insurance for Atlanta Public Schools ($3,169,646) and health insurance for Glynn County ($2,869,368) to reflect corrected data.

State General Funds

($6,039,014) ($6,039,014) ($6,039,014)

155.7 Increase funds to meet the projected need for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System for non-certificated personnel.

State General Funds

$198,707

$198,707

$198,707

155.8 Replace funds.
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Public Funds:

($255,710,647) ($255,710,647) ($255,710,647)

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

$0

$0

$0

155.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,635,764,915 $11,622,834,551 $11,622,834,551

State General Funds

$11,380,054,268 $11,367,123,904 $11,367,123,904

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,635,764,915 $11,622,834,551 $11,622,834,551

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

156.1 Reduce funds for grants to RESAs. State General Funds
156.2 Reduce funds for consulting services. State General Funds

($282,720)

($132,720)

$0

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

156.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,985,290 $14,135,290 $14,268,010

State General Funds

$13,985,290 $14,135,290 $14,268,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,985,290 $14,135,290 $14,268,010

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

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157.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,167

$1,167

$1,167

157.2 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($303,459)

($303,459)

($303,459)

157.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($150,021)

($150,021)

($150,021)

157.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($4,004), registration fees ($39,584), and meeting spaces ($79,218).

State General Funds

($122,806)

($122,806)

($122,806)

157.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($26,409)

($26,409)

($26,409)

157.6 Reduce funds for contracts for teacher and district training. State General Funds

($139,500)

($139,500)

($139,500)

157.7 Reduce funds for consulting services. State General Funds

($48,255)

($48,255)

($48,255)

157.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

State General Funds

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,166,848 $16,166,848 $16,166,848

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State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

158.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect personnel restructuring. Sales and Services Not Itemized

($181,000)

($181,000)

158.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309

$3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055

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Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

159.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$6,830

$6,830

$6,830

159.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($742,952) and operations ($750,696). (H and S:NO; Redirect $742,952 in personnel savings for minor repairs and rehabilitation)

State General Funds

($1,493,648)

$0

$0

159.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,159,572 $30,653,220 $30,653,220

State General Funds

$29,159,572 $30,653,220 $30,653,220

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$540,631

$540,631

$540,631

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$70,303

$70,303

$70,303

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$70,303

$70,303

$70,303

Intergovernmental Transfers

$155,513

$155,513

$155,513

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$155,513

$155,513

$155,513

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$314,815

$314,815

$314,815

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$314,815 $30,846,759

$314,815 $32,340,407

$314,815 $32,340,407

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

160.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$264

$264

$264

160.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($48,399)

($48,399)

($48,399)

160.3 Reflect the delay of a high school cyber security pilot program that will begin on July 1, 2020. State General Funds

($250,000)

160.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,783,877 $19,783,877 $19,533,877

State General Funds

$19,783,877 $19,783,877 $19,533,877

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,129,337

$50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,129,337

$50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $70,879,337

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,762,927 $26,762,927 $26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

$26,762,927 $26,762,927 $26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

$26,762,927 $26,762,927 $26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

161.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$500

$500

$500

161.2 Reduce funds for training and outreach on formative instructive practice. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

161.3 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($355,616)

($355,616)

($355,616)

161.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($6,629)

($6,629)

($6,629)

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161.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,101,182 $26,101,182 $26,101,182

State General Funds

$26,101,182 $26,101,182 $26,101,182

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $26,068,257

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $26,068,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,169,439 $52,169,439 $52,169,439

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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

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

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

162.1 Reduce funds for grants to local school systems. State General Funds

($62,078)

($62,078)

($62,078)

162.100 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

State General Funds

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,901.72. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

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Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$63,680,865 $63,680,865

$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

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163.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

164.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

State General Funds

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

165.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

System Administration (ERS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

166.100 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

State Funds Transfers

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

Retirement Payments

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,295,484 $23,295,484 $23,295,484

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 24.78% for New Plan employees and 20.03% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.76% 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 $825.03 per member for State Fiscal Year 2020.

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Section 26: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

Section Total - Continuation

$38,862,250 $38,862,250

$38,862,250 $38,862,250

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$55,325,786 $55,325,786

Section Total - Final
$37,344,422 $37,344,422
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000

$37,535,624 $37,535,624
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000

$38,862,250 $38,862,250
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $55,325,786
$37,535,624 $37,535,624
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $53,807,958

$80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $53,999,160

$80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $53,999,160

Commission Administration (SFC)

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

167.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,725

$3,725

$3,725

167.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds

($42,300)

($58,559)

($58,559)

167.3 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for operations and maintain funding for deferred building repair)

State General Funds

($89,459)

($67,095)

($67,095)

167.4 Eliminate funds for motor vehicles to reflect projected need. State General Funds

($31,665)

($31,665)

($31,665)

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167.100 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,925,908

$3,932,013

$3,932,013

State General Funds

$3,925,908

$3,932,013

$3,932,013

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

Sales and Services

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,557,488

$4,563,593

$4,563,593

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

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168.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

168.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds

($99,609)

($100,514)

($100,514)

168.3 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for travel expenses and maintain funding for deferred maintenance)

State General Funds

($59,346)

($44,510)

($44,510)

168.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,818,097

$3,832,028

$3,832,028

State General Funds

$3,818,097

$3,832,028

$3,832,028

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$798,145

$798,145

$798,145

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

State Funds Transfers

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

Agency to Agency Contracts

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,639,980

$8,653,911

$8,653,911

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

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prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

169.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$29,753

$29,753

$29,753

169.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds

($300,270)

($290,034)

($290,034)

169.3 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for travel expenses and maintain funding for deferred maintenance and equipment repairs)

State General Funds

($303,721)

($227,791)

($227,791)

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169.4 Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

169.5 Reduce funds for equipment purchases. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding for emergency fire suppression equipment)

State General Funds

($85,000)

$0

$0

169.6 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($343,120)

($343,120)

($343,120)

169.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,600,417 $29,771,583 $29,771,583

State General Funds

$29,600,417 $29,771,583 $29,771,583

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Royalties and Rents

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Sales and Services

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

State Funds Transfers

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,403,410 $39,574,576 $39,574,576

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Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

170.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

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Section 27: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,389,774 $60,389,774

$60,389,774 $60,389,774

$30,115,112 $30,115,112

$30,115,112 $30,115,112

$660,531

$660,531

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$91,312,742 $91,312,742

Section Total - Final
$66,026,716 $66,026,716 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $96,949,684

$63,526,716 $63,526,716 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $94,449,684

$60,389,774 $60,389,774 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $91,312,742
$66,026,716 $66,026,716 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $96,949,684

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Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

171.1 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Increase funds to meet projected expenditures and reflect $2,500,000 in the Department of Law for anticipated litigation)(S:Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures)

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$7,500,000 $10,000,000

171.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,062,041 $18,562,041 $21,062,041

State General Funds

$21,062,041 $18,562,041 $21,062,041

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,062,041 $18,562,041 $21,062,041

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

172.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$614

$614

$614

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172.2 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. State General Funds

($273,165)

($273,165)

($273,165)

172.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

State General Funds

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

173.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$643

$643

$643

173.2 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. State General Funds

($491,647)

($491,647)

($491,647)

173.100-Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165

State General Funds

$11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165

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Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

174.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$64

$64

$64

174.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant intake coordinator position effective October 1, 2019.

State General Funds

($36,423)

($36,423)

($36,423)

174.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

State General Funds

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

$500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

$500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

175.1 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in revenues for the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority.

State General Funds

($126,840)

($126,840)

($126,840)

175.2 Eliminate funds for three school safety coordinators associated with vetoed SB15 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($274,920)

($274,920)

($274,920)

175.100 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

State General Funds

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

State Funds Transfers

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,325 $33,555,207

$147,325 $33,555,207

$147,325 $33,555,207

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

176.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$642

$642

$642

176.2 Reduce funds for two vacant positions ($90,360) and reduce hours for a part-time position ($9,554).

State General Funds

($99,914)

($99,914)

($99,914)

176.3 Reduce funds for travel ($49,318), employee behavioral training ($21,720), and subscriptions ($12,090).

State General Funds

($83,128)

($83,128)

($83,128)

176.4 Reduce funds for equipment. State General Funds

($7,238)

($7,238)

($7,238)

176.5 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($37,285)

($37,285)

($37,285)

176.6 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds

($4,000)

($4,000)

($4,000)

176.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($18,980)

($18,980)

($18,980)

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176.8 Reduce funds for consultant travel ($24,091) and temporary labor ($14,024).

State General Funds

($38,115)

($38,115)

($38,115)

176.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

State General Funds

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,507,527

$7,507,527

$7,507,527

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

177.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$716

$716

$716

177.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($379,847), computer charges ($2,863), and travel and supplies ($6,867) for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($389,577)

($389,577)

($389,577)

177.3 Reduce funds for professional learning grants. State General Funds

($375,000)

($375,000)

($375,000)

177.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($10,521)

($10,521)

($10,521)

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177.5 Reduce funds and fund the early language and literacy pilot program in the Department of Early Care and Learning.

State General Funds

($2,300,000) ($2,300,000) ($2,300,000)

177.100 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329

State General Funds

$13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

178.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$94

$94

$94

178.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

State General Funds

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

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Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

179.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$66

$66

$66

179.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant administrative assistant position effective November 1, 2019.

State General Funds

($46,784)

($46,784)

($46,784)

179.3 Increase funds for personnel for five positions ($176,910) and operations ($70,730) to establish the Sexual Harassment Division.

State General Funds

$247,640

$247,640

$247,640

179.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

State General Funds

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

Section 28: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$829,564,834 $829,564,834 $829,564,834 $829,564,834 $1,084,254,894 $1,084,254,894

$829,564,834 $829,564,834 $1,084,254,894

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$501,046,266 $16,281,783 $96,802,095 $56,164,105 $91,937,920
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,945,428,793

$501,046,266 $16,281,783 $96,802,095 $56,164,105 $91,937,920
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,945,428,793

$501,046,266 $16,281,783 $96,802,095 $56,164,105 $91,937,920
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,945,428,793

Section Total - Final
$804,161,312 $804,161,312 $1,063,242,534 $493,280,235 $16,281,783 $95,434,319 $56,164,105 $80,059,367
$1,230,119 $12,100,916

$803,559,326 $803,559,326 $1,063,039,522 $493,077,223 $16,281,783 $95,434,319 $56,164,105 $80,059,367
$1,230,119 $12,100,916

$803,397,716 $803,397,716 $1,063,059,531 $493,077,223 $16,281,783 $95,454,328 $56,164,105 $80,059,367
$1,230,119 $12,100,916

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,899,012,911

$308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,898,207,913

$308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,898,066,312

Adoptions Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

180.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$657

$657

$657

180.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($40,095)

($40,095)

($40,095)

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180.100 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,961,358 $36,961,358 $36,961,358

State General Funds

$36,961,358 $36,961,358 $36,961,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,997,654 $66,997,654 $66,997,654

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,298,174 $53,298,174 $53,298,174

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,699,480 $13,699,480 $13,699,480

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$13,699,480 $13,699,480 $13,699,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$103,959,012 $103,959,012 $103,959,012

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

181.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,321,131 $2,321,131 $6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

$2,321,131 $2,321,131 $6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

$2,321,131 $2,321,131 $6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

182.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$177

$177

$177

182.2 Recognize $1,301,992 in marriage and divorce fee collections for the Children's Trust Fund for child abuse and neglect prevention. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

182.100 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

State General Funds

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,018,365

$6,018,365

$6,018,365

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,945,695

$2,945,695

$2,945,695

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,339,673

$8,339,673

$8,339,673

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754 $78,105,754

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754 $78,105,754

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754 $78,105,754

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $111,182,364

$2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $111,182,364

$2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $111,182,364

183.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,386

$3,386

$3,386

183.2 Reduce funds for personnel for 67 vacant child support services agent positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,200,009) ($2,329,431) ($3,529,440)

($1,304,591) ($2,532,443) ($3,837,034)

($1,304,591) ($2,532,443) ($3,837,034)

183.3 Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($19,930)

($19,930)

($19,930)

183.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,622,797 $28,518,215 $28,518,215

State General Funds

$28,622,797 $28,518,215 $28,518,215

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$75,776,323 $75,573,311 $75,573,311

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$75,776,323 $75,573,311 $75,573,311

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$107,636,380 $107,328,786 $107,328,786

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

184.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$54,686

$54,686

$54,686

184.2 Reduce funds for contracts for legal assistance to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

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184.3 Replace funds with one-time federal funds to provide kinship care.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($249,000) $249,000
$0

($249,000) $249,000
$0

($249,000) $249,000
$0

184.4 Reduce funds for foster parent recruitment, marketing and outreach. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($125,000)

184.5 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant supervisor-mentor positions.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

184.6 Reduce funds for personnel for 30 vacant positions.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($2,163,078) ($262,980)
($2,426,058)

($2,163,078) ($262,980)
($2,426,058)

($2,163,078) ($262,980)
($2,426,058)

184.7 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant foster care support services positions. (S:Reduce funds for personnel for three vacant foster care support services positions)

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($226,780) ($40,019)
($266,799)

($226,780) ($40,019)
($266,799)

($113,390) ($20,010)
($133,400)

184.8 Reduce funds and transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program for child protective caseworker positions.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

184.9 Reduce funds and replace funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions. (H:Reduce funds and replace funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $500,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for

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Children)(S:Reduce funds and replace funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $100,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children)

State General Funds

($970,000)

($470,000)

($870,000)

184.10 Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($96,038) ($16,948) ($112,986)

($96,038) ($16,948) ($112,986)

($96,038) ($16,948) ($112,986)

184.11 Reduce funds for personnel for the Family First Project Management Team to reflect actual start dates.

State General Funds

($171,016)

($171,016)

184.12 Reduce funds for personnel for the quality assurance monitors to reflect actual start dates. State General Funds

($274,268)

($274,268)

184.13 Reduce funds to reflect the delayed implementation of a pilot program for closed foster care cases to reflect a July 1, 2020 start date.

State General Funds

($940,000)

($940,000)

184.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$193,522,228 $192,636,944 $192,475,334

State General Funds

$193,522,228 $192,636,944 $192,475,334

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$205,895,938 $205,895,938 $205,915,947

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,165,928 $29,165,928 $29,165,928

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$41,038,383 $41,038,383 $41,058,392

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$502,830

$502,830

$502,830

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,871,034

$2,871,034

$2,871,034

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$132,317,763 $132,317,763 $132,317,763

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$130,515,525 $130,515,525 $130,515,525

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$1,802,238

$1,802,238

$1,802,238

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

State Funds Transfers

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

$399,559,299 $398,674,015 $398,532,414

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

185.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

Departmental Administration (DHS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916

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FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

$1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

$1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

186.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,973

$12,973

$12,973

186.2 Reduce funds for information technology contracts to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($880,339)

($880,339)

($880,339)

186.3 Reduce funds for personnel to realize savings from vacant positions.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($1,258,539) ($212,512)
($1,471,051)

($1,258,539) ($212,512)
($1,471,051)

($1,258,539) ($212,512)
($1,471,051)

186.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Memory Net to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($164,800)

$0

$0

186.5 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($160,000)

($160,000)

($160,000)

186.6 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($22,456)

($22,456)

($22,456)

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186.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,400,000) ($2,400,000) ($2,400,000)

186.100-Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,683,696 $55,848,496 $55,848,496

State General Funds

$55,683,696 $55,848,496 $55,848,496

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,900,731 $50,900,731 $50,900,731

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,568,266 $31,568,266 $31,568,266

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$127,302

$127,302

$127,302

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$6,567,863

$6,567,863

$6,567,863

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$408,761

$408,761

$408,761

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,276,916

$5,276,916

$5,276,916

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$13,545,587 $13,545,587 $13,545,587

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$12,045,587 $12,045,587 $12,045,587

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,045,587 $12,045,587 $12,045,587

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

State Funds Transfers

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

Agency to Agency Contracts

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$120,164,479 $120,329,279 $120,329,279

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $26,339,444

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $26,339,444

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $26,339,444

187.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,688

$4,688

$4,688

187.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect actual start dates of caseworkers. State General Funds

($956,253)

($956,253)

($956,253)

187.3 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($1,322)

($1,322)

($1,322)

187.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,517,631 $21,517,631 $21,517,631

State General Funds

$21,517,631 $21,517,631 $21,517,631

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,868,926

$3,868,926

$3,868,926

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,589,387

$1,589,387

$1,589,387

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,386,557 $25,386,557 $25,386,557

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$29,269,203 $29,269,203

$29,269,203 $29,269,203

$29,269,203 $29,269,203

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

$30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

$30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

188.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$91

$91

$91

188.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

188.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,194,294 $29,194,294 $29,194,294

State General Funds

$29,194,294 $29,194,294 $29,194,294

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,929,341 $30,929,341 $30,929,341

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,728,998 $24,728,998 $24,728,998

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$6,200,343

$6,200,343

$6,200,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,123,635 $60,123,635 $60,123,635

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

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189.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$139

$139

$139

189.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($195,000)

($195,000)

($195,000)

189.3 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($497)

($497)

($497)

189.4 Reduce funds to reflect the non-implementation of marketing for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).

State General Funds

($94,920)

($94,920)

189.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,449,696

$4,354,776

$4,354,776

State General Funds

$4,449,696

$4,354,776

$4,354,776

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,737,729

$6,737,729

$6,737,729

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,987,729

$5,987,729

$5,987,729

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,187,425 $11,092,505 $11,092,505

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

190.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

191.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$55,956

$55,956

$55,956

191.2 Reduce funds for information technology to meet projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

191.3 Utilize $2,544,383 in existing state funds to transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Human Services (Total Funds: $10,139,760). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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191.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$116,290,977 $116,290,977 $116,290,977

State General Funds

$116,290,977 $116,290,977 $116,290,977

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$197,805,182 $197,805,182 $197,805,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,009,159 $93,009,159 $93,009,159

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$44,344

$44,344

$44,344

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,893,411

$7,893,411

$7,893,411

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$435,317

$435,317

$435,317

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$73,014,683 $73,014,683 $73,014,683

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$23,408,268 $23,408,268 $23,408,268

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$23,408,268 $23,408,268 $23,408,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$314,096,159 $314,096,159 $314,096,159

Out-of-Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

192.1 Reduce funds to realize savings from a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

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192.100 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$282,555,385 $282,555,385 $282,555,385

State General Funds

$282,555,385 $282,555,385 $282,555,385

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,716,868 $100,716,868 $100,716,868

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$215,338

$215,338

$215,338

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$39,315,399 $39,315,399 $39,315,399

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$61,186,131 $61,186,131 $61,186,131

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$61,186,131 $61,186,131 $61,186,131

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$383,272,253 $383,272,253 $383,272,253

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

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

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

193.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

Residential Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

194.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$650

$650

$650

194.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($5,741)

($5,741)

($5,741)

194.100 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

State General Funds

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,495,050

$2,495,050

$2,495,050

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

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195.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

195.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $21,973,371

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $21,973,371

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $21,973,371

196.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,873,371 $21,873,371 $21,873,371

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,332,866 $17,332,866 $17,332,866

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

Council On Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

197.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from a vacant position. State General Funds

($12,451)

($12,451)

($12,451)

197.100 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

State General Funds

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

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198.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in each county's allocation from $50,000 to $48,000. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding for county allocations at FY2008 level)

State General Funds

($318,000)

$0

$0

198.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Family Connection Partnership technical assistance to counties.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($56,006) ($55,946) ($111,952)

($56,006) ($55,946) ($111,952)

($56,006) ($55,946) ($111,952)

198.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,976,142

$9,294,142

$9,294,142

State General Funds

$8,976,142

$9,294,142

$9,294,142

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,241,080 $10,559,080 $10,559,080

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

199.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$68

$68

$68

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199.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from a vacant position.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($11,738) ($43,368) ($55,106)

($11,738) ($43,368) ($55,106)

($11,738) ($43,368) ($55,106)

199.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$281,768

$281,768

$281,768

State General Funds

$281,768

$281,768

$281,768

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,108,434

$3,108,434

$3,108,434

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

200.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,232

$2,232

$2,232

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200.2 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($11,620) ($42,934) ($54,554)

($11,620) ($42,934) ($54,554)

200.3 Reduce funds to realize savings from program reorganization and personnel restructuring initiatives.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($320,358) ($987,493) ($1,307,851)

($320,358) ($987,493) ($1,307,851)

200.4 Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($91,747) ($338,991) ($430,738)

($91,747) ($338,991) ($430,738)

200.5 Reduce funds for contracts.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($31,950) ($118,050) ($150,000)

($31,950) ($118,050) ($150,000)

($11,620) ($42,934) ($54,554)
($320,358) ($987,493) ($1,307,851)
($91,747) ($338,991) ($430,738)
($31,950) ($118,050) ($150,000)

200.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

State General Funds

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,870,636 $10,870,636 $10,870,636

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,870,636 $10,870,636 $10,870,636

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,487,640 $12,487,640 $12,487,640

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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

201.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

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202.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

203.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,560

$3,560

$3,560

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203.2 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($13,817) ($51,052) ($64,869)

203.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from fleet reorganization and reductions in travel.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($211,263) ($780,582) ($991,845)

203.4 Reduce funds for personnel to realize savings from vacant positions.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($899,399) ($3,323,130) ($4,222,529)

($13,817) ($51,052) ($64,869)
($211,263) ($780,582) ($991,845)
($899,399) ($3,323,130) ($4,222,529)

($13,817) ($51,052) ($64,869)
($211,263) ($780,582) ($991,845)
($899,399) ($3,323,130) ($4,222,529)

203.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,978,732

State General Funds

$19,978,732

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$78,573,511

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$78,573,511

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,438,104

Sales and Services

$5,438,104

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,438,104

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,266,761

State Funds Transfers

$1,387,155

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,387,155

Agency Funds Transfers

$879,606

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$879,606

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,257,108

Appropriation (HB 792)

$19,978,732 $19,978,732 $78,573,511 $78,573,511
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $106,257,108

$19,978,732 $19,978,732 $78,573,511 $78,573,511
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $106,257,108

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

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maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,280,384 $21,280,384

$21,280,384 $21,280,384

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$22,044,778 $22,044,778

$21,280,384 $21,280,384
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,044,778

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$21,670,243 $21,670,243

$21,479,226 $21,479,226

$21,544,726 $21,544,726

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,434,637

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,243,620

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,309,120

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

204.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,240

$1,240

$1,240

204.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for one filled executive position. State General Funds

$194,899

$194,899

$194,899

204.100-Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

State General Funds

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

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Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

205.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$533

$533

$533

205.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($90,470)

($90,470)

($90,470)

205.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

State General Funds

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,778,058 $7,778,058
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000

$7,778,058 $7,778,058
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000

$7,778,058 $7,778,058
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

$5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

$5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

206.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,767

$3,767

$3,767

206.2 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant positions and the realignment of duties.

State General Funds

($311,122)

($311,122)

($311,122)

206.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for motor vehicles ($100,000) and information technology improvements ($100,000).

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

206.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect actual start dates for new positions. (S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect actual start dates for positions and include an adjustment based on leave payouts)

State General Funds

($191,017)

($125,517)

206.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,670,703

$7,479,686

$7,545,186

State General Funds

$7,670,703

$7,479,686

$7,545,186

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Sales and Services

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,026 $334,026 $8,435,097

$334,026 $334,026 $8,244,080

$334,026 $334,026 $8,309,580

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

207.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$361

$361

$361

207.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($60,837)

($60,837)

($60,837)

207.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

State General Funds

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

208.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,651

$4,651

$4,651

208.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($103,163)

($103,163)

($103,163)

208.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

208.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for information technology improvements and cyber security infrastructure.

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

208.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127

State General Funds

$10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

Section Total - Continuation

$157,993,287 $157,993,287

$157,993,287 $157,993,287

$97,871,256 $97,871,256

$97,370,858 $97,370,858

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$157,993,287 $157,993,287 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451
$30,003,768 $30,003,768
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,860,065

$31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451
$30,003,768 $30,003,768
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,860,065

$31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451
$30,003,768 $30,003,768
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,860,065

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$153,076,106 $153,076,106 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $282,942,884

$155,801,145 $155,801,145 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $285,667,923

$155,501,145 $155,501,145 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $285,367,923

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$8,332,232 $8,332,232

$8,332,232 $8,332,232

$8,332,232 $8,332,232

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

209.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,487

$1,487

$1,487

209.2 Reduce funds by decreasing travel costs. State General Funds

($4,702)

($4,702)

($4,702)

209.3 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. State General Funds

($144,256)

($107,864)

($107,864)

209.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,184,761

$8,221,153

$8,221,153

State General Funds

$8,184,761

$8,221,153

$8,221,153

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

State Funds Transfers

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$263,303 $8,535,664

$263,303 $8,572,056

$263,303 $8,572,056

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

210.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,358

$1,358

$1,358

210.2 Reduce funds and replace funds with existing other funds. State General Funds

($1,181,549) ($1,181,549) ($1,181,549)

210.3 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. State General Funds

($130,546)

($111,602)

($111,602)

210.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,430,516

$3,449,460

$3,449,460

State General Funds

$3,430,516

$3,449,460

$3,449,460

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,308,894 $9,739,410

$6,308,894 $9,758,354

$6,308,894 $9,758,354

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

211.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,253

$11,253

$11,253

211.2 Reduce funds by eliminating three vacant scientist positions, two vacant lab technicians, and by capturing delays in hiring. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing three vacant scientists and two vacant lab technicians until April 1, 2020, and by capturing delays in hiring)

State General Funds

($705,116)

($454,043)

($454,043)

211.3 Increase funds for a full year of maintenance and operations for the new Coastal Lab/Medical Examiner Office.

State General Funds

$550,351

$550,351

211.4 Utilize $550,351 in existing funds to hire scientists and lab technicians. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

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211.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,139,475 $39,940,899 $39,940,899

State General Funds

$39,139,475 $39,940,899 $39,940,899

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,079,846 $41,881,270 $41,881,270

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

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212.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$14,359

$14,359

$14,359

212.2 Reduce funds by eliminating 12 vacant sworn positions, four non-sworn positions, and capturing delays in hiring. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing 12 vacant sworn positions, three non-sworn positions, restoring a forensic auditor position on April 1, 2020, and capturing delays in hiring)

State General Funds

($1,655,860) ($1,646,254) ($1,646,254)

212.3 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($68,939)

($68,939)

($68,939)

212.4 Increase funds for one Special Agent in Charge, three Special Agents, and two Criminal Intelligence Analysts for the GBI Gang Task Force.

State General Funds

$685,737

$819,810

$819,810

212.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for the development of a gang database. State General Funds

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

212.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,474,103 $50,617,782 $50,617,782

State General Funds

$50,474,103 $50,617,782 $50,617,782

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,010,906 $54,154,585 $54,154,585

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

213.1 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position and transferring duties to other filled positions.

State General Funds

($17,096)

($14,983)

($14,983)

213.2 Reduce funds for publication and training. State General Funds

($14,500)

($14,500)

($14,500)

213.3 Reduce funds through attrition and hiring delays. State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

213.4 Reduce funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments. (H and S:Reduce funds and restore funds to mitigate reduction to Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments from 5% to 4%)

State General Funds

($410,350)

($328,280)

($328,280)

213.5 Reduce funds for technical assistance to courts provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as a result of implementing service guidelines. (S:Reduce funds due to vacant positions at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to currently perform this work, and utilize unused prior year funds for technical assistance if the Department is able to hire personnel for the positions)

State General Funds

($300,000)

$0

($300,000)

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213.6 Reduce funds for supplemental state grant awards to local accountability courts.

State General Funds

($1,340,417)

213.7 Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. State General Funds

($50,000)

$0 ($50,000)

$0 ($50,000)

213.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,058,280 $39,782,880 $39,482,880

State General Funds

$38,058,280 $39,782,880 $39,482,880

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$94,263,997 $94,263,997 $94,263,997

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,763,599 $93,763,599 $93,763,599

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

Sales and Services

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,788,087 $157,512,687 $157,212,687

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

214.1 Reduce funds through hiring delays. State General Funds

($13,130)

($13,130)

($13,130)

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214.2 Reduce funds for training and travel. State General Funds

($9,914)

($9,914)

($9,914)

214.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

State General Funds

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

215.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

State General Funds

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$350,691,501 $350,691,501

$350,691,501 $350,691,501

$6,425,565

$6,425,565

$350,691,501 $350,691,501
$6,425,565

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

$3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

$3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$336,022,822 $336,022,822
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $342,715,791

$335,465,697 $335,465,697
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $342,158,666

$335,465,697 $335,465,697
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $342,158,666

Community Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

216.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$136,188

$136,188

$136,188

216.2 Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($2,189,656) ($2,189,656) ($2,189,656)

216.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($149,400)

($149,400)

($149,400)

216.4 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($22,117)

($22,117)

($22,117)

216.5 Reduce funds to reflect actual billing for youth competency beds. State General Funds

($322,201)

($322,201)

216.6 Reduce funds for operations to reflect a later opening date for the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSESC) Victims' Facility of February 2020. (S:Reduce funds for delayed operations)

State General Funds

($234,924)

($234,924)

216.100 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$95,997,787 $95,440,662 $95,440,662

State General Funds

$95,997,787 $95,440,662 $95,440,662

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

Federal Funds Transfers

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,427,628 $98,870,503 $98,870,503

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

217.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$41,206

$41,206

$41,206

217.2 Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($215,621)

($215,621)

($215,621)

217.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($28,800)

($28,800)

($28,800)

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217.4 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($4,424)

($4,424)

($4,424)

217.100-Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,951,760 $24,951,760 $24,951,760

State General Funds

$24,951,760 $24,951,760 $24,951,760

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

Sales and Services

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,013,080 $25,013,080 $25,013,080

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

218.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$161,863

$161,863

$161,863

218.2 Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($7,813,672) ($7,813,672) ($7,813,672)

218.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($172,200)

($172,200)

($172,200)

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218.4 Reduce funds to reflect a delayed October 1, 2019 start date for Career Technical and Agricultural Education Programs.

State General Funds

($96,071)

($96,071)

($96,071)

218.5 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($25,656)

($25,656)

($25,656)

218.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$88,256,908 $88,256,908 $88,256,908

State General Funds

$88,256,908 $88,256,908 $88,256,908

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,691,941 $89,691,941 $89,691,941

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

219.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$215,828

$215,828

$215,828

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219.2 Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($4,220,275) ($4,220,275)

219.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($249,600)

($249,600)

219.4 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($36,272)

($36,272)

($4,220,275) ($249,600) ($36,272)

219.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$126,816,367 $126,816,367 $126,816,367

State General Funds

$126,816,367 $126,816,367 $126,816,367

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$128,583,142 $128,583,142 $128,583,142

Section 32: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts

Section Total - Continuation

$13,929,954 $13,929,954

$13,929,954 $13,929,954

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$5,845,400

$5,845,400

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$13,929,954 $13,929,954 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182

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Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$13,339,295 $13,339,295 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,826,249

$13,339,295 $13,339,295 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,826,249

$13,339,295 $13,339,295 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,826,249

Departmental Administration (DOL)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182
$30,084,186

$2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182
$30,084,186

$2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182
$30,084,186

220.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,104

$1,104

$1,104

220.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect one vacant position and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

State General Funds

($79,664)

($79,664)

($79,664)

220.100-Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

State General Funds

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Sales and Services

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

State Funds Transfers

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

Agency to Agency Contracts

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,005,626 $30,005,626 $30,005,626

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

221.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

222.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,681

$1,681

$1,681

222.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect three vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

State General Funds

($198,719)

($198,719)

($198,719)

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222.3 Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

222.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

State General Funds

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,068,194 $30,068,194 $30,068,194

Workforce Solutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

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223.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,817

$2,817

$2,817

223.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect six vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

State General Funds

($317,878)

($317,878)

($317,878)

223.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

State General Funds

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,944,218

$4,944,218

$4,944,218

State Funds Transfers

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,089,044 $52,089,044 $52,089,044

Section 33: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$33,230,364 $33,230,364

$33,230,364 $33,230,364

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$33,230,364 $33,230,364
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,317,074 $73,917,479

$36,317,074 $73,917,479

$36,317,074 $73,917,479

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$32,099,077 $32,099,077
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $72,786,192

$35,167,939 $35,167,939
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $75,855,054

$32,667,939 $32,667,939
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $73,355,054

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

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224.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,691

$3,691

$3,691

224.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions and maintain funding for two critical attorney positions in the Education, Elections, and Local Government section effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($1,329,215)

($673,194)

($673,194)

224.3 Transfer funds from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Law for legal services to support election security.

State General Funds

$194,237

$194,237

$194,237

224.4 Reduce funds to reflect hiring delays in the Human Trafficking Unit. State General Funds

($87,159)

($87,159)

224.5 Increase funds for anticipated litigation. (S:NO) State General Funds

$2,500,000

$0

224.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,722,302 $33,791,164 $31,291,164

State General Funds

$30,722,302 $33,791,164 $31,291,164

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

Sales and Services

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Funds Transfers

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,809,316 $70,878,178 $68,378,178

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Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

225.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

State General Funds

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,976,876

$4,976,876

$4,976,876

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.

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$120,924,135 $120,924,135 $120,924,135 $120,924,135

$120,924,135 $120,924,135

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $287,079,886

$70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $287,079,886

$70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $287,079,886

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$116,910,291

State General Funds

$116,910,291

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$71,485,590

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$71,473,983

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$95,768,291

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$339,582

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$339,582

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,657

Royalties and Rents

$64,790

$118,912,405 $118,912,405 $71,485,590 $71,473,983
$11,607 $95,768,291
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790

$118,912,405 $118,912,405 $71,485,590 $71,473,983
$11,607 $95,768,291
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,790 $95,357,332 $95,357,332
$239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $284,403,954

$64,790 $95,357,332 $95,357,332
$239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $286,406,068

$64,790 $95,357,332 $95,357,332
$239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $286,406,068

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,966,301 $2,966,301 $5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

$2,966,301 $2,966,301 $5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

$2,966,301 $2,966,301 $5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

226.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,416

$1,416

$1,416

226.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($108,315)

($108,315)

($108,315)

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226.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

226.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

State General Funds

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$107,925

$107,925

$107,925

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,981,948

$7,981,948

$7,981,948

Departmental Administration (DNR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

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227.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,903

$5,903

$5,903

227.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($152,286)

($152,286)

($152,286)

227.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($44,184)

($44,184)

($44,184)

227.4 Replace funds for one grants management position.
State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($104,207) $104,207
$0

($104,207) $104,207
$0

($104,207) $104,207
$0

227.100-Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,759,799 $14,759,799 $14,759,799

State General Funds

$14,759,799 $14,759,799 $14,759,799

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

Sales and Services

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,903,071 $14,903,071 $14,903,071

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

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appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$16,499

$16,499

$16,499

228.2 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced travel. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

228.3 Replace funds for contracts.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,163,910) $1,163,910
$0

($1,163,910) $1,163,910
$0

($1,163,910) $1,163,910
$0

228.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,350,348 $30,350,348 $30,350,348

State General Funds

$30,350,348 $30,350,348 $30,350,348

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,141,923 $29,141,923 $29,141,923

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,141,923 $29,141,923 $29,141,923

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$54,584,073 $54,584,073 $54,584,073

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

Sales and Services

$54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

State Funds Transfers

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Agency to Agency Contracts

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,286,126 $114,286,126 $114,286,126

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

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229.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,039

$1,039

$1,039

230.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Heritage Grant Program (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

230.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($92,472)

($92,472)

($92,472)

230.4 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($40,572)

($40,572)

($40,572)

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230.100 -Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

State General Funds

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

$11,607

$11,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,738,229

$2,738,229

$2,738,229

Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$15,228

$15,228

$15,228

231.2 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced equipment and travel.

State General Funds

($275,082)

$0

$0

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231.3 Reduce funds for four vacant positions. State General Funds
231.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for 10 vehicles. State General Funds

($233,470)

($233,470)

($233,470)

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

231.100 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,680,898 $25,955,980 $25,955,980

State General Funds

$25,680,898 $25,955,980 $25,955,980

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,685,848 $28,960,930 $28,960,930

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,951

$5,951

$5,951

232.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($392,383)

$0

$0

232.3 Reduce funds for two vacant positions and part time assistance. State General Funds

($432,534)

($432,534)

($432,534)

232.4 Reduce funds for equipment purchases. State General Funds

($165,284)

$0

$0

232.5 Reduce funds for advertising and promotions. State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

232.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

232.7 Increase funds for one-time funding for seven vehicles. State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

232.8 Increase funds for one-time funding to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority for the Historic SAM Railroad.

State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

232.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,675,402 $13,483,069 $13,483,069

State General Funds

$12,675,402 $13,483,069 $13,483,069

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,391,791 $252,251 $252,251
$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $48,271,222

$32,391,791 $252,251 $252,251
$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $49,078,889

$32,391,791 $252,251 $252,251
$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $49,078,889

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

233.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

State General Funds

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,788,983 $22,788,983 $30,062,937

$22,788,983 $22,788,983 $30,062,937

$22,788,983 $22,788,983 $30,062,937

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,062,937 $8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930 $27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
$61,349,698

$30,062,937 $8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930 $27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
$61,349,698

$30,062,937 $8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930 $27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
$61,349,698

234.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,863

$11,863

$11,863

234.2 Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual lifetime sportsman's license revenues in FY2019.

State General Funds

$310,051

$310,051

$310,051

234.3 Reduce funds for ten vacant positions and replace state funds with other funds for three positions.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($602,730) $69,795
($532,935)

($602,730) $69,795
($532,935)

($602,730) $69,795
($532,935)

234.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($115,108)

$0

$0

234.5 Reduce funds for facility repairs and maintenance. State General Funds

($804,257)

$0

$0

234.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for 17 vehicles. State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

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234.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$22,088,802 $23,008,167 $23,008,167

State General Funds

$22,088,802 $23,008,167 $23,008,167

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,537,573

$8,537,573

$8,537,573

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Royalties and Rents

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Sales and Services

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,719,312 $61,638,677 $61,638,677

Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771

$18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$17,465,626 $17,465,626 $17,465,626

$17,483,134 $17,483,134 $17,483,134

$17,483,134 $17,483,134 $17,483,134

Board Administration (SBPP) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

235.1 Reduce funds by eliminating two vacant positions. State General Funds 235.2 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds 235.3 Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. State General Funds 235.4 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($296,631)

($217,498)

($217,498)

($68,000)

($68,000)

($68,000)

($26,925)

($26,925)

($26,925)

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

235.100 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,180,772

State General Funds

$2,180,772

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,180,772

Appropriation (HB 792)

$2,259,905 $2,259,905 $2,259,905

$2,259,905 $2,259,905 $2,259,905

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes 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

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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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

236.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,714

$2,714

$2,714

236.2 Reduce funds by eliminating one board confidential assistant position. State General Funds

($77,993)

($103,991)

($103,991)

236.3 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($27,168)

($27,168)

($27,168)

236.4 Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. State General Funds

($65,000)

($65,000)

($65,000)

236.5 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($29,500)

($29,500)

($29,500)

236.6 Reduce funds for two positions to reflect a restructure. State General Funds

($102,022)

($137,649)

($137,649)

236.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes 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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,797,481 $14,797,481 $14,797,481

$14,735,856 $14,735,856 $14,735,856

$14,735,856 $14,735,856 $14,735,856

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

237.1 Reduce funds for one vacant part-time position. State General Funds

($22,620)

($22,620)

($22,620)

237.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

State General Funds

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

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Section Total - Final

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

238.100 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Section Total - Continuation

$60,651,751 $60,651,751

$60,651,751 $60,651,751

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$94,060,051 $94,060,051

Section Total - Final
$58,790,971 $58,790,971
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $92,199,271

$60,643,141 $60,643,141
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $94,051,441

$60,651,751 $60,651,751
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $94,060,051
$60,643,141 $60,643,141
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $94,051,441

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Public Defender Council

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

240.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,205

$2,205

$2,205

240.2 Reduce funds by reducing the number of mobile phones and hotspots. State General Funds

($10,585)

($10,585)

($10,585)

240.3 Reduce funds by delaying the hiring of three positions until January 1, 2020.

State General Funds

($259,757)

($154,775)

($154,775)

240.4 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant secretary position. State General Funds

($42,322)

($49,211)

($49,211)

240.5 Reduce funds by reducing training expenses. State General Funds

($195,465)

$0

$0

240.6 Reduce funds for purchase card expenses. State General Funds

($1,949)

$0

$0

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240.7 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($118,950)

($118,950)

($118,950)

240.100 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$7,792,546

$8,088,053

$8,088,053

State General Funds

$7,792,546

$8,088,053

$8,088,053

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,700,846

$9,996,353

$9,996,353

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,232,382 $52,232,382 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

$52,232,382 $52,232,382 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

$52,232,382 $52,232,382 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

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241.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,825

$12,825

$12,825

241.2 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in contract rates. State General Funds

($360,000)

$0

$0

241.3 Reduce funds to reflect a delay in the move of the Appellate Division. State General Funds

($34,925)

($34,925)

($34,925)

241.4 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($1,196,663)

$0

$0

241.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for relocation expenses. State General Funds

$344,806

$344,806

$344,806

241.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$50,998,425 $52,555,088 $52,555,088

State General Funds

$50,998,425 $52,555,088 $52,555,088

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,498,425 $84,055,088 $84,055,088

Section 38: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Section Total - Continuation

$292,249,670 $292,249,670

$277,122,477 $277,122,477

$13,717,860 $13,717,860

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$292,249,670 $277,122,477 $13,717,860
$1,409,333

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

$395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

$395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

Section Total - Final
$285,969,786 $270,842,593 $13,717,860
$1,409,333 $395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702

$290,805,333 $275,678,140 $13,717,860
$1,409,333 $395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702

$293,886,884 $278,759,691 $13,717,860
$1,409,333 $395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,594,702 $611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976
$692,079,407

$8,594,702 $611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976
$696,914,954

$8,594,702 $611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976
$699,996,505

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

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242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,826

$1,826

$1,826

242.2 Reduce funds for five Coverdell-Murphy remote stroke readiness grants. State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

242.3 Reduce funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. State General Funds

($265,000)

($115,000)

($115,000)

242.4 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($18,488)

($18,488)

($18,488)

242.5 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($54,769)

($54,769)

($54,769)

242.6 Reduce funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). (H and S:Reduce funds for the regional cancer coalitions to accurately reflect the Governor's proposal)

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

242.7 Reduce funds and utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grants funds to screen, refer, and treat maternal depression in rural and underserved areas of the state.

State General Funds

($197,792)

($197,792)

$0

242.8 Reduce funds and utilize existing Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant funds for Georgia SHAPE.

State General Funds

($170,625)

($170,625)

($170,625)

242.9 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

242.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,428,986 $19,578,986 $19,776,778

State General Funds

$12,571,807 $12,721,807 $12,919,599

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

$6,857,179

$6,857,179

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,467,781 $8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,641,767

$19,467,781 $8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,791,767

$19,467,781 $8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,989,559

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

243.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

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Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,000 $6,913,249

$300,000 $6,913,249

$300,000 $6,913,249

Departmental Administration (DPH)

Continuation Budget

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$28,851

$28,851

$28,851

244.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($1,166,685) ($1,166,685) ($1,166,685)

244.3 Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grant to Counties program to the Departmental Administration (DPH) program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H and S:Transfer full earnings from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health)

State General Funds

$978,865

$1,519,360

$1,519,360

244.100-Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,108,211 $23,648,706 $23,648,706

State General Funds

$22,976,416 $23,516,911 $23,516,911

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,366,067

$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,906,562

$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,906,562

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,813,123 $3,813,123 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

$3,813,123 $3,813,123 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

$3,813,123 $3,813,123 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

245.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,156

$3,156

$3,156

245.2 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($12,016)

($12,016)

($12,016)

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245.100 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

State General Funds

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,675,473 $23,675,473 $23,675,473

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,125,473 $23,125,473 $23,125,473

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

State Funds Transfers

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

Agency to Agency Contracts

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,651,712 $27,651,712 $27,651,712

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

246.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,468

$2,468

$2,468

246.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Center. State General Funds

($89,000)

$0

$0

246.3 Reduce funds for Hepatitis-C testing kits. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

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246.4 Reduce funds for the Office of Health Information and Planning consultant contract. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

246.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,285,121

$5,334,121

$5,334,121

State General Funds

$5,169,484

$5,218,484

$5,218,484

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,837,714 $11,886,714 $11,886,714

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

247.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$253

$253

$253

247.2 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($33,600)

($33,600)

($33,600)

247.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing funds for one position. State General Funds

($109,445)

($109,445)

($109,445)

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247.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

State General Funds

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,122,370

$9,122,370

$9,122,370

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,956,065

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,956,065

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,956,065

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,485

$1,485

$1,485

248.2 Reduce funds for legal services to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

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248.3 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

$0

248.4 Reduce funds and utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds for Children's Medical Services.

State General Funds

($81,583)

($81,583)

$0

248.100 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,468,147 $25,468,147 $25,604,730

State General Funds

$25,468,147 $25,468,147 $25,604,730

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,992,820 $22,992,820 $22,992,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,255,140 $14,255,140 $14,255,140

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,605,171

$8,605,171

$8,605,171

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$132,509

$132,509

$132,509

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,545,967 $48,545,967 $48,682,550

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

249.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,665

$3,665

$3,665

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249.2 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

249.3 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($130,000)

($130,000)

($130,000)

249.4 Increase funds to establish a working group to evaluate and make recommendations for the addition of Krabbe Disease as approved on February 21, 2020 by the Georgia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

State General Funds

$15,000

249.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,151,981 $15,151,981 $15,166,981

State General Funds

$15,151,981 $15,151,981 $15,166,981

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$263,619,396 $263,619,396 $263,619,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$256,226,789 $256,226,789 $256,226,789

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$278,771,377 $278,771,377 $278,786,377

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

250.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,709

$12,709

$12,709

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250.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing federal funds for supplies for sexually transmitted disease treatments.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

250.3 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($2,121)

($2,121)

250.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($326,220)

($326,220)

($275,000) ($2,121)
($326,220)

250.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,005,005 $32,005,005 $32,005,005

State General Funds

$32,005,005 $32,005,005 $32,005,005

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,927,661 $47,927,661 $47,927,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,927,661 $47,927,661 $47,927,661

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,932,666 $79,932,666 $79,932,666

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

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251.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,660

$3,660

$3,660

251.2 Reduce funds for personnel for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($114,344)

($114,344)

($114,344)

251.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

State General Funds

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$511,063

$511,063

$511,063

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$352,681

$352,681

$352,681

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$158,382

$158,382

$158,382

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,131,672

$7,131,672

$7,131,672

Office for Children and Families

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

252.1 Eliminate funds for the Office for Children and Families program and recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program to continue providing early childhood brain development services.

State General Funds

($428,423)

($428,423)

($428,423)

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Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

253.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,661

$1,661

$1,661

253.2 Reduce funds for county boards of health. State General Funds

($6,368,723) ($3,776,301)

$0

253.3 Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program to the Departmental Administration (DPH) program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H and S:Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program for the total grant for the Fulton County Board of Health)

State General Funds

($978,865) ($1,519,360) ($1,519,360)

253.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$119,466,867 $121,518,794 $125,295,095

State General Funds

$119,466,867 $121,518,794 $125,295,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$119,466,867 $121,518,794 $125,295,095

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$530,680 $4,948,132

$530,680 $4,948,132

$530,680 $4,948,132

254.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,030

$4,030

$4,030

254.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($129,598)

($129,598)

($129,598)

254.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

State General Funds

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,822,564

$4,822,564

$4,822,564

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

255.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,409,333 $1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $1,409,333 $1,409,333

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

256.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($670,052)

($670,052)

($670,052)

256.2 Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees. (H:Increase funds to reflect actual 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees)(S:Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees)

State General Funds

$5,016,127

$7,060,252

$5,016,127

256.3 Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax revenue collections. State General Funds

$368,709

$368,709

$368,709

256.4 Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees and to improve the trauma care network by raising the trauma center levels of two facilities in southeast Georgia.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

256.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,466,082 $23,510,207 $22,466,082

State General Funds

$21,466,082 $23,510,207 $22,466,082

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,466,082 $23,510,207 $22,466,082

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

Section Total - Continuation

$190,813,811 $190,813,811

$190,813,811 $190,813,811

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

$42,742,739 $42,742,739

$20,423,450 $20,423,450

$20,423,450 $20,423,450

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$20,809,289 $20,809,289

$20,809,289 $20,809,289

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$267,630,554 $267,630,554

$190,813,811 $190,813,811 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $267,630,554

Section Total - Final
$183,461,937 $183,461,937 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000

$180,754,758 $180,754,758 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000

$182,577,043 $182,577,043 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $260,278,680

$850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $257,571,501

$850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $259,393,786

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,060

$3,060

$3,060

257.2 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($132,947)

($132,947)

($132,947)

257.3 Reduce funds associated with the Albany and Augusta hangars due to consolidation of facilities.

State General Funds

($30,917)

($30,917)

($30,917)

257.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($23,737)

($23,737)

($23,737)

257.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,342,292 $4,342,292 $4,342,292

$4,342,292 $4,342,292 $4,342,292

$4,342,292 $4,342,292 $4,342,292

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$0 $0 $8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$0 $0 $8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

258.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

Departmental Administration (DPS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,870

$9,870

$9,870

259.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($50,494)

($50,494)

($50,494)

259.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($35,166)

($35,166)

($35,166)

259.100-Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

State General Funds

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,557,982

$9,557,982

$9,557,982

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

260.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$131,398

$131,398

$131,398

260.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($4,730,069) ($5,413,558) ($5,413,558)

260.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($379,338)

($379,338)

($379,338)

260.4 Reduce funds to reflect trooper school attrition. State General Funds

($2,147,780)

$0

260.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($250,000)

260.100 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

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Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$129,748,068 $126,916,799 $128,814,579

State General Funds

$129,748,068 $126,916,799 $128,814,579

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,602,608

$8,602,608

$8,602,608

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

Sales and Services

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,238,824 $137,407,555 $139,305,335

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

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261.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$14,051

$14,051

$14,051

261.2 Reduce funds by eliminating vacant weighmaster positions. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant weighmaster positions)

State General Funds

($760,617)

($760,617)

($760,617)

261.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($77,065)

($77,065)

($77,065)

261.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,917,105 $13,917,105 $13,917,105

State General Funds

$13,917,105 $13,917,105 $13,917,105

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,497,727 $17,497,727 $17,497,727

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

Sales and Services

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,704,176 $42,704,176 $42,704,176

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

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262.1 Reduce funds for two positions. State General Funds
262.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds
262.3 Reduce funds to reflect delayed start dates. State General Funds

($222,242)

($222,242)

($222,242)

($11,625)

($11,625)

($11,625)

($269,878)

($269,878)

($402,168)

262.100 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$874,126

$874,126

$741,836

State General Funds

$874,126

$874,126

$741,836

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,126

$874,126

$741,836

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$37

$37

$37

263.2 Reduce funds to reflect the delayed hiring of a dual investigator and grant specialist position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect an April 1, 2020 hire date of a dual investigator and grant specialist position)

State General Funds

($56,268)

($71,250)

($71,250)

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263.3 Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax collections per SR558 and SB350 (2016 Session).

State General Funds

$268,151

$268,151

263.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for the replacement of high mileage vehicles. State General Funds

$48,000

$268,151 $48,000

263.100 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,618,610

$1,651,628

$1,651,628

State General Funds

$1,618,610

$1,651,628

$1,651,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,618,610

$1,651,628

$1,651,628

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

264.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$173

$173

$173

264.2 Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. State General Funds

($90,638)

($87,385)

($87,385)

264.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($15,270)

($15,270)

($15,270)

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264.4 Reduce funds by reducing the contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($61,622)

$0

$0

264.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$4,020,901

$4,085,776

$4,085,776

State General Funds

$4,020,901

$4,085,776

$4,085,776

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,020,901

$4,085,776

$4,085,776

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

265.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$8,507

$8,507

$8,507

265.2 Eliminate funds added for fiscal services (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($119,820)

($119,820)

($119,820)

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265.3 Reduce funds for operations associated with 36 public safety training courses.

State General Funds

($72,496)

($72,496)

($72,496)

265.4 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and one vacant student services position.

State General Funds

($196,011)

($196,011)

($196,011)

265.5 Reduce funds by terminating the contract for basic law enforcement classes with the North Central Law Enforcement Academy.

State General Funds

($94,290)

($94,290)

($94,290)

265.6 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($280,111)

($280,111)

($280,111)

265.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,917,558 $15,917,558 $15,917,558

State General Funds

$15,917,558 $15,917,558 $15,917,558

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,805,019

$7,805,019

$7,805,019

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

Sales and Services

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,784,911 $24,784,911 $24,784,911

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,689,178 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000
$23,887,395

$19,689,178 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000
$23,887,395

$19,689,178 $507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000
$23,887,395

266.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$236

$236

$236

266.2 Increase funds for driver's education and training to reflect Fiscal Year 2019 fine collections in accordance with Joshua's Law.

State General Funds

$65,076

$65,076

$65,076

266.3 Reduce funds for scholarships issued by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission.

State General Funds

($141,812)

$0

$0

266.4 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. (S:Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position)

State General Funds

($115,615)

($33,500)

266.5 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($25,320)

266.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,468,805

$3,495,002

$3,551,797

State General Funds

$3,468,805

$3,495,002

$3,551,797

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,810,895

$507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,837,092

$507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,893,887

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,048,109 $10,048,109

$10,048,109 $10,048,109

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$11,391,209 $11,391,209

$10,048,109 $10,048,109
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,391,209

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,563,722 $9,563,722 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,906,822

$9,891,437 $9,891,437 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,234,537

$9,891,437 $9,891,437 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,234,537

Commission Administration (PSC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

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267.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$752

$752

$752

267.2 Reduce funds for operations for high mileage travel reimbursements.

State General Funds

($19,463)

$0

$0

267.3 Eliminate funds for the utilities research contract. State General Funds

($37,750)

$0

$0

267.100 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,529,463

$1,586,676

$1,586,676

State General Funds

$1,529,463

$1,586,676

$1,586,676

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,612,963

$1,670,176

$1,670,176

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

268.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

State General Funds

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,231,100 $2,361,226

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

269.1 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Restore personnel funding to prevent furloughs)

State General Funds

($341,924)

269.2 Reduce funds for contracts with professional associations. State General Funds

($61,668)

269.3 Reduce funds for operations to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. State General Funds

($24,334)

($157,424) $0 $0

($157,424) $0 $0

269.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,904,133

$7,174,635

$7,174,635

State General Funds

$6,904,133

$7,174,635

$7,174,635

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$28,500 $6,932,633

$28,500 $7,203,135

$28,500 $7,203,135

Section Total - Continuation

$2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885

$2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885

$5,883,646,378 $5,883,646,378

$2,662,623,794 $2,662,623,794

$2,472,538,297 $2,472,538,297

$190,085,497 $190,085,497

$334,230,000 $334,230,000

$334,230,000 $334,230,000

$2,886,792,584 $2,886,792,584

$924,256

$924,256

$539,269,443 $539,269,443

$2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885

$16,931,877 $16,931,877

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

$13,316,971 $13,316,971

$13,316,971 $13,316,971

$8,479,187,140 $8,479,187,140

$2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

Section Total - Final
$2,554,760,008 $2,554,760,008 $5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000

$2,560,762,192 $2,560,762,192 $5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000

$2,560,957,209 $2,560,957,209 $5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000

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Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,886,792,584 $924,256
$539,269,443 $2,346,598,885
$16,931,877 $3,614,906 $3,614,906
$13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,455,338,263

$2,886,792,584 $924,256
$539,269,443 $2,346,598,885
$16,931,877 $3,614,906 $3,614,906
$13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,461,340,447

$2,886,792,584 $924,256
$539,269,443 $2,346,598,885
$16,931,877 $3,614,906 $3,614,906
$13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,461,535,464

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

270.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($40,842) and 15 vacant positions ($684,705) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($725,547)

$0

$0

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270.2 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($221,241)

$0

$0

270.3 Reduce funds and fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($336,660)

$0

$0

270.4 Reduce funds and fund eight positions utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($419,226)

$0

$0

270.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($682,109)

$0

$0

270.6 Reduce funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($262,298)

$0

$0

270.7 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($18,750)

($98,143)

($98,143)

270.8 Reduce funds for personnel based on vacant jointly funded positions in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($1,292,329) ($1,292,329)

270.9 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($215,465)

($215,465)

270.10 Reduce funds for Family and Consumer Sciences. State General Funds

($29,932)

($29,932)

270.100 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,788,362 $45,818,324 $45,818,324

State General Funds

$44,788,362 $45,818,324 $45,818,324

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,069,877 $39,069,877 $39,069,877

Intergovernmental Transfers

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$10,069,877 $10,069,877
$5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $89,341,281

$27,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$10,069,877 $10,069,877
$5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $90,371,243

$27,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$10,069,877 $10,069,877
$5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $90,371,243

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

271.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for

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veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

271.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000
$3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000
$3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000
$3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929

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Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,833,929 $78,539,344

$7,833,929 $78,539,344

$7,833,929 $78,539,344

272.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($208,445) and 15 vacant positions ($880,546) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($1,088,991)

$0

$0

272.2 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. State General Funds

($403,405)

$0

$0

272.3 Reduce funds and fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($297,006)

$0

$0

272.4 Reduce funds and fund one position utilizing existing other funds. State General Funds

($17,547)

$0

$0

272.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($1,402,953)

($602,074)

($602,074)

272.6 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($99,065)

($143,065)

($143,065)

272.7 Reduce funds for travel. (H and S:NO; Utilize existing travel funds to support program purpose including outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences)

State General Funds

($253,819)

$0

$0

272.8 Reduce funds for personnel based on vacant jointly funded positions in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($779,478)

($779,478)

272.9 Reduce funds for vacant positions and reflect an April 1, 2020 start date. State General Funds

($243,600)

($243,600)

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272.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$40,642,629 $42,437,198 $42,437,198

State General Funds

$40,642,629 $42,437,198 $42,437,198

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500,000 $26,500,000 $26,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$16,250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$7,833,929

$7,833,929

$7,833,929

Agency Funds Transfers

$7,833,929

$7,833,929

$7,833,929

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$7,833,929

$7,833,929

$7,833,929

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,976,558 $76,771,127 $76,771,127

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

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273.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($45,000) and two vacant positions ($130,000). State General Funds

($175,000)

($175,000)

($175,000)

273.2 Reduce funds and fund two positions utilize existing other funds. State General Funds

($170,000)

($170,000)

$0

273.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($25,017)

($25,017)

$0

273.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($60,500)

($60,500)

($60,500)

273.5 Reduce funds for Invest Georgia. State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

273.6 Reduce funds for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

273.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,911,154 $18,911,154 $19,106,171

State General Funds

$18,911,154 $18,911,154 $19,106,171

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,400,000 $17,400,000 $17,400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Sales and Services

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,311,154 $36,311,154 $36,506,171

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Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,014,238 $1,014,238
$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

$1,014,238 $1,014,238
$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

$1,014,238 $1,014,238
$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

274.1 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for maintenance. (H and S:Reduce funds for maintenance)

State General Funds

($40,570)

($40,570)

274.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($5,000)

$0

($40,570) $0

274.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$968,668

$973,668

$973,668

State General Funds

$968,668

$973,668

$973,668

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$606,988

$606,988

$606,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$125,000 $1,575,656

$125,000 $1,580,656

$125,000 $1,580,656

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

275.1 Reduce funds for four vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($334,802)

275.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for personnel. State General Funds

($9,815)

275.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($32,500)

275.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($88,678)

275.5 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start dates. State General Funds

($94,500) $0 $0 $0
($26,101)

($94,500) $0 $0 $0
($26,101)

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275.100 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,549,230

$2,894,424

$2,894,424

State General Funds

$2,549,230

$2,894,424

$2,894,424

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,485,243 $11,485,243 $11,485,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Sales and Services

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,034,473 $14,379,667 $14,379,667

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,782,377 $4,782,377 $1,151,189
$66,933 $66,933 $1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000 $5,933,566

$4,782,377 $4,782,377 $1,151,189
$66,933 $66,933 $1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000 $5,933,566

$4,782,377 $4,782,377 $1,151,189
$66,933 $66,933 $1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000 $5,933,566

276.1 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions and reflect an April 1, 2020 start date)

State General Funds

($109,374)

($79,382)

($79,382)

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276.2 Reduce funds for maintenance. (H and S:Reduce funds for grounds maintenance)

State General Funds

($88,064)

276.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($21,978)

($33,400) $0

($33,400) $0

276.100 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,562,961

$4,669,595

$4,669,595

State General Funds

$4,562,961

$4,669,595

$4,669,595

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,151,189

$1,151,189

$1,151,189

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

Sales and Services

$1,084,256

$1,084,256

$1,084,256

Record Center Storage Fees

$924,256

$924,256

$924,256

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,000

$160,000

$160,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,714,150

$5,820,784

$5,820,784

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

277.1 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($73,413)

($73,413)

($73,413)

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277.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for operations ($147,637) and travel ($25,000). (H and S:Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for operations ($139,298) and travel ($25,000))

State General Funds

($172,637)

($164,298)

($164,298)

277.100 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,696,717

$5,705,056

$5,705,056

State General Funds

$5,696,717

$5,705,056

$5,705,056

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

Sales and Services

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,469,699

$6,478,038

$6,478,038

Georgia Research Alliance

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

278.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 278.2 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds
278.3 Reduce funds for GRA Ventures. State General Funds

($49,500)

($49,500)

($49,500)

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

($150,874)

($150,874)

($150,874)

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278.100-Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

State General Funds

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

279.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($121,040) and operations ($7,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program.

State General Funds

($128,040)

($128,040)

($128,040)

279.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($26,528) and operations ($1,967) for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group.

State General Funds

($28,495)

($28,495)

($28,495)

279.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($69,468) and operations ($3,000) for the STEM@GTRI program.

State General Funds

($72,468)

($72,468)

($72,468)

279.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($9,688) and operations ($5,275) for the Severe Storms Research Center.

State General Funds

($14,963)

($14,963)

($14,963)

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279.100 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

State General Funds

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$506,980,336 $506,980,336 $506,980,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$326,058,025 $326,058,025 $326,058,025

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$326,058,025 $326,058,025 $326,058,025

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$172,322,976 $172,322,976 $172,322,976

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$172,322,976 $172,322,976 $172,322,976

Sales and Services

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$512,835,526 $512,835,526 $512,835,526

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

280.1 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($41,176)

($41,176)

($41,176)

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280.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$988,234

$988,234

$988,234

State General Funds

$988,234

$988,234

$988,234

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$93,633

$93,633

$93,633

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$93,633

$93,633

$93,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,474,515

$1,474,515

$1,474,515

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

281.1 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($69,080)

($63,195)

($63,195)

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281.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds
281.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($8,000)

$0

$0

($8,339)

$0

$0

281.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,494,448

$1,516,672

$1,516,672

State General Funds

$1,494,448

$1,516,672

$1,516,672

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,839,977

$2,862,201

$2,862,201

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

282.1 Reduce funds to reflect increased faculty salaries for graduate medical education in the Teaching program.

State General Funds

($1,276,441)

$0

282.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($55,293)

($55,293)

$0 ($55,293)

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282.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

282.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,224,124 $32,500,565 $32,500,565

State General Funds

$31,224,124 $32,500,565 $32,500,565

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,224,124 $32,500,565 $32,500,565

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

283.1 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start date. State General Funds
283.2 Reduce funds and fund one position utilizing existing other funds. State General Funds

($77,049) ($99,860)

($77,049) ($99,860)

($77,049) ($99,860)

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283.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds
283.4 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds
283.5 Reduce funds to fund the materials grant at $.175 per capita. State General Funds

($145,353)

($145,353)

($145,353)

($64,986)

($64,986)

($64,986)

($1,290,968)

$0

$0

283.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,366,164 $39,657,132 $39,657,132

State General Funds

$38,366,164 $39,657,132 $39,657,132

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

Sales and Services

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,124,252 $44,415,220 $44,415,220

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

284.1 Reduce funds for one vacant position ($186,919) and operations ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative.

State General Funds

($222,919)

($222,919)

($222,919)

284.2 Reduce funds for the start-up budget for businesses participating in the Georgia FinTech Academy.

State General Funds

($112,231)

($112,231)

($112,231)

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284.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($39,461) and operations ($501,112) at the Augusta University Cancer Center.

State General Funds

($540,573)

($540,573)

($540,573)

284.4 Reduce funds for operations at the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center.

State General Funds

($39,822)

$0

$0

284.5 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start date ($107,794) and contracts ($57,539) at the Georgia Film Academy. (H and S:Reduce funds for personnel ($59,550) and contracts ($57,539) to reflect the delayed start date of the Georgia Film Academy)

State General Funds

($165,333)

($117,089)

($117,089)

284.6 Reduce funds for personnel ($40,000), operations ($40,000), and travel ($29,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy.

State General Funds

($109,538)

($109,538)

($109,538)

284.7 Reduce funds for projects and programming at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.

State General Funds

($68,714)

($68,714)

($68,714)

284.8 Reduce funds for operations at the Augusta University Adrenal Center. State General Funds

($99,500)

($99,500)

($99,500)

284.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,894,882 $25,982,948 $25,982,948

State General Funds

$25,894,882 $25,982,948 $25,982,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,894,882 $25,982,948 $25,982,948

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

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285.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,749

$9,749

$9,749

285.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($110,567) and two vacant positions ($82,976). State General Funds

($193,543)

($193,543)

($193,543)

285.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start dates. State General Funds

($204,729)

($204,729)

($204,729)

285.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($292,839)

($292,839)

($292,839)

285.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($47,500)

($47,500)

($47,500)

285.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

285.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805

State General Funds

$11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,247,738

$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,247,738

$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,247,738

286.1 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start date. State General Funds
286.2 Reduce funds for equipment. State General Funds 286.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($34,252) ($30,065) ($8,339)

($31,820) ($30,065)
$0

($31,820) ($30,065)
$0

286.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,474,462

$1,485,233

$1,485,233

State General Funds

$1,474,462

$1,485,233

$1,485,233

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,700,620

$3,700,620

$3,700,620

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,175,082

$5,185,853

$5,185,853

Teaching

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $5,243,904,151 $2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

$2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $5,243,904,151 $2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

$2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $5,243,904,151 $2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

287.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$656,063

$656,063

$656,063

287.2 Reduce funds to reflect corrected credit hour enrollment. State General Funds

($9,644,318) ($9,644,318) ($9,644,318)

287.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298

State General Funds

$2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,273,996,513 $2,273,996,513 $2,273,996,513

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,095,911,016 $2,095,911,016 $2,095,911,016

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$178,085,497 $178,085,497 $178,085,497

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091

Sales and Services

$2,813,088,547 $2,813,088,547 $2,813,088,547

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$466,489,662 $466,489,662 $466,489,662

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Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885 $7,531,177,449 $7,531,177,449 $7,531,177,449

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

288.1 Reduce funds for maintenance. State General Funds
288.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the actual start date for a new position. State General Funds

($190,000)

($186,871) ($27,500)

($186,871) ($27,500)

288.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,481,769

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

State General Funds

$4,481,769

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,481,769

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$489,381 $489,381

$489,381 $489,381

$489,381 $489,381

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,489,381

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,489,381

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,489,381

289.1 Reduce funds for personnel for the veterinary technician training program. State General Funds

($19,575)

($19,575)

($19,575)

289.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$469,806

$469,806

$469,806

State General Funds

$469,806

$469,806

$469,806

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Sales and Services

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,469,806 $22,469,806 $22,469,806

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

290.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,627

$9,627

$9,627

290.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($160,576)

($160,576)

($160,576)

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290.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

State General Funds

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades four through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

291.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$8,595

$8,595

$8,595

291.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth. State General Funds

$189,804

$189,804

$189,804

291.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades four through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

State General Funds

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

292.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,220

$9,220

$9,220

292.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($42,160) and three vacant positions ($183,750).

State General Funds

($225,910)

($225,910)

($225,910)

292.3 Reduce funds and fund three positions utilizing existing other funds. State General Funds

($210,172)

($210,172)

($210,172)

292.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($224,637)

($176,250)

($176,250)

292.100 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,656,807 $14,705,194 $14,705,194

State General Funds

$14,656,807 $14,705,194 $14,705,194

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,656,807 $14,705,194 $14,705,194

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$194,747,794 $194,747,794

$194,314,011 $194,314,011

$433,783

$433,783

$1,394,876

$1,394,876

$1,024,729

$1,024,729

$370,147

$370,147

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$194,747,794 $194,314,011
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,247,671 $277,949 $277,949 $277,949
$198,668,290

$2,247,671 $277,949 $277,949 $277,949
$198,668,290

$2,247,671 $277,949 $277,949 $277,949
$198,668,290

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$209,577,456

State General Funds

$209,143,673

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,394,876

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,024,729

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,247,671

Sales and Services

$2,247,671

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,247,671

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$277,949

State Funds Transfers

$277,949

Agency to Agency Contracts

$277,949

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$213,497,952

$210,116,584 $209,682,801
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $214,037,080

$209,602,456 $209,168,673
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $213,522,952

Departmental Administration (DOR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($22,898)

($22,898)

($22,898)

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293.2 Reduce funds for personnel for two vacant positions and savings from payroll shared services transition.

State General Funds

($212,675)

($212,675)

($212,675)

293.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($9,611)

($9,611)

($9,611)

293.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

293.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($37,886)

($37,886)

($37,886)

293.100-Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021

State General Funds

$14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021

Forestland Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

294.1 Increase funds for grant reimbursements to meet projected needs. State General Funds

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000

294.100 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

295.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($11,046)

($11,046)

($11,046)

295.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($48,290)

($48,290)

($48,290)

295.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($25,386)

($25,386)

($25,386)

295.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

295.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($17,515)

($17,515)

($17,515)

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295.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,589,152

$7,589,152

$7,589,152

State General Funds

$7,155,369

$7,155,369

$7,155,369

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,445,186

$8,445,186

$8,445,186

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

296.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($7,005)

($7,005)

($7,005)

296.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,093)

($13,093)

($13,093)

296.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

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296.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($2,715)

296.5 Increase funds to reflect FY2019 firework excise tax collections. State General Funds

$65,673

($2,715) $65,673

($2,715) $65,673

296.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

State General Funds

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,441,482

$5,441,482

$5,441,482

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

297.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

State General Funds

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

298.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($21,862)

($21,862)

($21,862)

298.2 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant positions. State General Funds

($344,142)

($344,142)

($344,142)

298.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

298.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($115,944)

($115,944)

($115,944)

298.5 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) implementation.

State General Funds

($3,084,771) ($3,084,771) ($3,084,771)

298.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899

State General Funds

$38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,265,601 $6,265,601

$6,265,601 $6,265,601

$6,265,601 $6,265,601

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

299.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($6,731)

($6,731)

($6,731)

299.2 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

299.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($12,248)

($12,248)

($12,248)

299.4 Reduce funds for contracts for reduced call center assistance. State General Funds

($110,258)

($110,258)

($110,258)

299.5 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($66,748)

($66,748)

($66,748)

299.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

State General Funds

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

State Funds Transfers

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

Agency to Agency Contracts

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,649,158

$6,649,158

$6,649,158

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Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

300.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($76,897)

($76,897)

($76,897)

300.2 Reduce funds for personnel for ten vacant positions. State General Funds

($608,061)

($608,061)

($608,061)

300.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($152,490)

($152,490)

($152,490)

300.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

300.5 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. State General Funds

($330,586)

($330,586)

($330,586)

300.6 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($398,466)

($398,466)

($398,466)

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300.7 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from reduced utilization of private collection agencies and technology services.

State General Funds

($2,053,574) ($1,514,446) ($2,053,574)

300.8 Increase funds to produce a strategic implementation plan by December 1, 2020 for HB811 (2018 Session). State General Funds

$25,000

300.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,164,087 $59,703,215 $59,189,087

State General Funds

$59,164,087 $59,703,215 $59,189,087

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

State Funds Transfers

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

Agency to Agency Contracts

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,948,242 $61,487,370 $60,973,242

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

301.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($7,952)

($7,952)

($7,952)

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301.2 Reduce funds for personnel for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($146,666)

($146,666)

($146,666)

301.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,417)

($13,417)

($13,417)

301.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

301.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($7,175)

($7,175)

($7,175)

301.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

State General Funds

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

Taxpayer Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

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302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($32,469)

($32,469)

($32,469)

302.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from the realignment of duties for three positions.

State General Funds

($201,116)

($201,116)

($201,116)

302.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($687,955)

($687,955)

($687,955)

302.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

302.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($62,167)

($62,167)

($62,167)

302.6 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from the reduced utilization of technology services.

State General Funds

($1,214,720) ($1,214,720) ($1,214,720)

302.100 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,113,813 $26,113,813 $26,113,813

State General Funds

$26,113,813 $26,113,813 $26,113,813

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,385,644 $26,385,644 $26,385,644

Section 43: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,196,882 $25,196,882

$25,196,882 $25,196,882

$550,000

$550,000

$25,196,882 $25,196,882
$550,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

$550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

$550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$24,344,970 $24,344,970
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,680,322

$24,389,081 $24,389,081
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,724,433

$24,389,081 $24,389,081
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,724,433

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

303.1 Transfer funds from the Corporations program to the Elections program for personnel for one legal services position and contracts to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

($235,519)

($235,519)

($235,519)

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303.2 Transfer funds from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Law to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

($194,237)

($194,237)

($194,237)

303.3 Replace state funds with other funds. Sales and Services Not Itemized

$429,756

$429,756

$429,756

303.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

304.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,445

$1,445

$1,445

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304.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect realignment of duties and delayed start date of one position.

State General Funds

($30,320)

($30,320)

($30,320)

304.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced printing and postage. State General Funds

($14,170)

($14,170)

($14,170)

304.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from reduced support services.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

304.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($8,925)

($8,925)

($8,925)

304.6 Transfer funds from the Corporations program to the Elections program for personnel for one legal services position and contracts to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

$235,519

$235,519

$235,519

304.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

State General Funds

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,202,456

$6,202,456

$6,202,456

Investigations

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

305.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,448

$1,448

$1,448

305.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect realignment of duties and delayed start dates of three positions.

State General Funds

($41,792)

($41,792)

($41,792)

305.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($11,155)

($11,155)

($11,155)

305.100 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

State General Funds

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

Office Administration (SOS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

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306.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,520

$1,520

$1,520

306.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($76,895)

($76,895)

($76,895)

306.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($124,725)

($124,725)

($124,725)

306.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($9,243)

($9,243)

($9,243)

306.5 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from reduced data analytics services.

State General Funds

($110,259)

($110,259)

($110,259)

306.100 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

State General Funds

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,136,866

$3,136,866

$3,136,866

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$400,000 $8,965,401

$400,000 $8,965,401

$400,000 $8,965,401

307.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,805

$3,805

$3,805

307.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties.

State General Funds

($179,831)

($179,831)

($179,831)

307.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($34,422)

($34,422)

($34,422)

307.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

State General Funds

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,754,953

$8,754,953

$8,754,953

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $731,773

$25,000 $731,773

$25,000 $731,773

308.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

308.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$707,058

$707,058

$707,058

State General Funds

$707,058

$707,058

$707,058

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$732,058

$732,058

$732,058

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

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 Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

309.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,201

$1,201

$1,201

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309.2 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($45,642)

309.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect business process improvements. State General Funds

($80,000)

($45,642) ($80,000)

($45,642) ($80,000)

309.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

State General Funds

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,600

$3,116,600

$3,116,600

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

310.1 Add funds for start-up for program implementation per HB324 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

310.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the

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production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

310.100-Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

State General Funds

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,008,423,419 $1,008,423,419

$138,945,795 $138,945,795

$869,477,624 $869,477,624

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$9,278,261

$9,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$1,018,340,330 $1,018,340,330

$1,008,423,419 $138,945,795 $869,477,624 $38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,018,340,330

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds

Section Total - Final
$992,841,109 $138,876,034 $853,965,075

$992,841,109 $138,876,034 $853,965,075

$990,524,221 $136,559,146 $853,965,075

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,002,758,020

$38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,002,758,020

$38,650 $38,650 $11,595,149 $3,595,149 $3,595,149 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,002,758,020

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $10,856,367

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $10,856,367

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $10,856,367

311.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

Lottery Proceeds

$58,209

$58,209

$58,209

311.2 Reduce funds to eliminate five vacant positions ($271,275) and reduce the starting salaries for two positions ($151,011).

Lottery Proceeds

($422,286)

($422,286)

($422,286)

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311.3 Reduce funds for motor vehicle expenses ($500), conference registration fees ($4,443), travel ($11,666), and supplies and printing ($17,804).

Lottery Proceeds

($34,413)

($34,413)

($34,413)

311.4 Reduce funds for computer refresh ($19,800) and for the maintenance of server systems ($7,502).

Lottery Proceeds

($27,302)

($27,302)

($27,302)

311.5 Reduce funds for web development ($1,100) and software maintenance ($11,286) contracts.

Lottery Proceeds

($12,386)

($12,386)

($12,386)

311.100-Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

Lottery Proceeds

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

State Funds Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,418,189 $10,418,189 $10,418,189

Dual Enrollment

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

312.100 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

313.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

State General Funds

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

314.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $339,064 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($441,987) $441,987
$0

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314.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$761,253

State General Funds

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$761,253

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$441,987

Reserved Fund Balances

$441,987

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$441,987

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

315.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $945,370 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($349,607) $349,607
$0

315.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$700,000

$700,000

$350,393

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

$350,393

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$349,607

Reserved Fund Balances

$349,607

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$349,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

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HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

316.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE GED Grant. Lottery Proceeds

($1,508,629) ($1,508,629) ($1,508,629)

316.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

Lottery Proceeds

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

317.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Grants. Lottery Proceeds

($4,472,975) ($4,472,975) ($4,472,975)

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317.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491

Lottery Proceeds

$61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

318.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

$930,427

$930,427

$930,427

318.2 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private postsecondary institutions.

Lottery Proceeds

($155,350)

($155,350)

($155,350)

318.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274

Lottery Proceeds

$62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

319.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

($2,243,876) ($2,243,876) ($2,243,876)

319.2 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public postsecondary institutions.

Lottery Proceeds

($7,623,968) ($7,623,968) ($7,623,968)

319.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$693,248,104 $693,248,104 $693,248,104

Lottery Proceeds

$693,248,104 $693,248,104 $693,248,104

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,248,104 $693,248,104 $693,248,104

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

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320.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,000,000 $34,000,000 $34,000,000

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

321.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

322.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $519,120 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($708,500) $708,500
$0

322.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$529,000

State General Funds

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$529,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$708,500

Reserved Fund Balances

$708,500

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$708,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

Public Safety Memorial Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

323.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $1,910,483 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($198,214) $198,214
$0

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323.100 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$401,786

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$401,786

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$198,214

Reserved Fund Balances

$198,214

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$198,214

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

324.100 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

State General Funds

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

Service Cancelable Loans

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

325.100 -Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

State General Funds

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

326.1 Replace funds and utilize additional surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $919,087 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($618,580) $618,580
$0

326.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$22,841,185 $22,841,185 $22,222,605

State General Funds

$22,841,185 $22,841,185 $22,222,605

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,896,841

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$1,896,841 $1,896,841 $24,119,446

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

327.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($57,087)

($57,087)

($57,087)

327.2 Reduce funds for commission meetings ($1,269) and travel ($1,474). State General Funds

($2,743)

($2,743)

($2,743)

327.3 Reduce funds and utilize other funds for operations for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Coordinator position.

State General Funds

($4,608)

($4,608)

($4,608)

327.4 Reduce funds for computer refresh. State General Funds

($5,323)

($5,323)

($5,323)

327.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$938,893

$938,893

$938,893

State General Funds

$938,893

$938,893

$938,893

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$938,893

$938,893

$938,893

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Section 45: Teachers Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,845,993 $41,845,993

$220,000 $220,000 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,845,993

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$185,460 $185,460 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,811,453

$185,460 $185,460 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,811,453

$185,460 $185,460 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,811,453

Local/Floor COLA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($34,540)

($34,540)

($34,540)

328.100 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,460 $185,460 $185,460

$185,460 $185,460 $185,460

$185,460 $185,460 $185,460

System Administration (TRS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$0 $0 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$0 $0 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

329.100 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 21.14% for State Fiscal Year 2020.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$373,978,376 $373,978,376 $373,978,376 $373,978,376

$373,978,376 $373,978,376

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,051,231,247

$281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,051,231,247

$281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,051,231,247

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$371,813,027 $371,813,027 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,049,065,898

$371,745,256 $371,745,256 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,048,998,127

$371,745,256 $371,745,256 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,048,998,127

Adult Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, 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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

330.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,194

$1,194

$1,194

330.2 Reduce funds for operations allocations to colleges. State General Funds

($676,350)

($676,350)

($676,350)

330.3 Reduce funds for operations for the Cedartown Career Center due to delayed occupancy of the adult education and workforce development facility.

State General Funds

($31,250)

($31,250)

($31,250)

330.100 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,202,335 $16,202,335 $16,202,335

State General Funds

$16,202,335 $16,202,335 $16,202,335

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $44,795,735

$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $44,795,735

$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $44,795,735

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

331.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$759

$759

$759

331.2 Reduce funds and fund one position jointly in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing existing federal funds.

State General Funds

($103,649)

($103,649)

($103,649)

331.3 Reduce funds and transfer one position from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program.

State General Funds

($122,129)

($122,129)

($122,129)

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331.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds
331.5 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds
331.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($517,748)

($517,748)

($517,748)

($54,021)

($54,021)

($54,021)

($22,476)

($22,476)

($22,476)

331.100-Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

State General Funds

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

Sales and Services

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,818,246

$7,818,246

$7,818,246

Economic Development and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

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332.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$40

$40

$40

332.2 Reduce funds for four consultants for customized business training in welding and industrial maintenance.

State General Funds

($280,000)

($280,000)

($280,000)

332.100 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

State General Funds

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

Sales and Services

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

State Funds Transfers

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,520,633 $31,520,633 $31,520,633

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

$205,462,306 $205,462,306 $205,462,306

333.1 Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing $103,649 in existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

333.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

Quick Start

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247 $4,247 $11,353,153

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247 $4,247 $11,353,153

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247 $4,247 $11,353,153

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334.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$794

$794

$794

334.2 Reduce funds for training. State General Funds

($453,956)

($453,956)

($453,956)

334.100 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,895,744 $10,895,744 $10,895,744

State General Funds

$10,895,744 $10,895,744 $10,895,744

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

Sales and Services

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,899,991 $10,899,991 $10,899,991

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

335.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$93,443

$93,443

$93,443

335.2 Fund one position transferred from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program utilizing $122,129 in existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

335.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates for new positions. State General Funds

($67,771)

($67,771)

335.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$333,789,125 $333,721,354 $333,721,354

State General Funds

$333,789,125 $333,721,354 $333,721,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,143,215 $48,143,215 $48,143,215

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$48,143,215 $48,143,215 $48,143,215

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$364,704,868 $364,704,868 $364,704,868

Intergovernmental Transfers

$47,507,554 $47,507,554 $47,507,554

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$47,507,554 $47,507,554 $47,507,554

Sales and Services

$317,197,314 $317,197,314 $317,197,314

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$57,838,695 $57,838,695 $57,838,695

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$259,358,619 $259,358,619 $259,358,619

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,931,779

$1,931,779

$1,931,779

State Funds Transfers

$1,931,779

$1,931,779

$1,931,779

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,931,779

$1,931,779

$1,931,779

$748,568,987 $748,501,216 $748,501,216

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$2,003,209,045 $2,003,209,045 $77,342,738 $77,342,738
$1,925,866,307 $1,925,866,307 $1,607,707,398 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $93,011,369 $1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,708,960,656 $3,708,960,656

$2,003,209,045 $77,342,738
$1,925,866,307 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,708,960,656

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,990,429,093 $78,729,138
$1,911,699,955 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,696,180,704

$1,990,429,093 $78,729,138
$1,911,699,955 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,696,180,704

$1,991,929,093 $80,229,138
$1,911,699,955 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,697,680,704

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Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

336.1 Reduce funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session). State Motor Fuel Funds

($11,363,317) ($11,363,317) ($11,363,317)

336.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$823,634,375 $823,634,375 $823,634,375

State Motor Fuel Funds

$823,634,375 $823,634,375 $823,634,375

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$862,452,699 $862,452,699 $862,452,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$862,452,699 $862,452,699 $862,452,699

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,300,430 $55,300,430 $55,300,430

Intergovernmental Transfers

$38,737,112 $38,737,112 $38,737,112

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$38,737,112 $38,737,112 $38,737,112

Sales and Services

$16,563,318 $16,563,318 $16,563,318

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,563,318 $16,563,318 $16,563,318

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,741,387,504 $1,741,387,504 $1,741,387,504

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Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

337.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$177,547,536 $177,547,536 $177,547,536

State Motor Fuel Funds

$177,547,536 $177,547,536 $177,547,536

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$459,498,110 $459,498,110 $459,498,110

Construction Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,642,990 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619
$155,934,165

$53,642,990 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619
$155,934,165

$53,642,990 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619
$155,934,165

338.100 -Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,192,556 $101,192,556 $101,192,556

State Motor Fuel Funds

$101,192,556 $101,192,556 $101,192,556

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,934,165 $155,934,165 $155,934,165

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

339.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,951,687 $2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

340.100-Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,999,177 $69,999,177 $69,999,177

State Motor Fuel Funds

$69,999,177 $69,999,177 $69,999,177

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

Sales and Services

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,237,970 $81,237,970 $81,237,970

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Intermodal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

341.1 Utilize $3,000,000 in existing funds for expansion initiatives at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. (H:YES)(S:Increase funds for expansion initiatives at Middle Georgia Regional Airport)

State General Funds

$0

$1,500,000

341.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $21,362,509

State General Funds

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $21,362,509

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$782,232

$782,232

$782,232

Intergovernmental Transfers

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Sales and Services

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$113,506,110 $113,506,110 $115,006,110

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Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$192,586,631 $0
$192,586,631 $192,586,631

$192,586,631 $0
$192,586,631 $192,586,631

$192,586,631 $0
$192,586,631 $192,586,631

342.1 Reduce funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session). State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,416,635) ($1,416,635) ($1,416,635)

342.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996

State Motor Fuel Funds

$191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

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343.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,002,378 $62,002,378 $62,002,378

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

344.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,259,893 $25,259,893 $25,259,893

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Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

345.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$443,892,701 $443,892,701 $443,892,701

State Motor Fuel Funds

$443,892,701 $443,892,701 $443,892,701

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

Sales and Services

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$464,048,971 $464,048,971 $464,048,971

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Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637

346.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,062,611 $50,062,611 $50,062,611

State Motor Fuel Funds

$50,062,611 $50,062,611 $50,062,611

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$76,260,542 $76,260,542 $76,260,542

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$76,110,542 $76,110,542 $76,110,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,857,637 $151,857,637 $151,857,637

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Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

347.1 Replace funds.
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$1,386,400 ($1,386,400)
$0

$1,386,400 ($1,386,400)
$0

$1,386,400 ($1,386,400)
$0

347.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$103,282,386 $103,282,386 $103,282,386

State General Funds

$58,866,629 $58,866,629 $58,866,629

State Motor Fuel Funds

$44,415,757 $44,415,757 $44,415,757

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$238,282,386 $238,282,386 $238,282,386

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

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appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$23,501,806 $23,501,806

$23,501,806 $23,501,806

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$41,345,843 $41,345,843

$23,501,806 $23,501,806 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $41,345,843

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$21,987,998 $21,987,998 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $39,832,035

$21,987,998 $21,987,998 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $39,832,035

$21,987,998 $21,987,998 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $39,832,035

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Departmental Administration (DVS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

348.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$723

$723

$723

348.100-Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

State General Funds

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$316

$316

$316

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349.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$710,791

$710,791

$710,791

State General Funds

$710,791

$710,791

$710,791

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$198,004

$198,004

$198,004

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$198,004

$198,004

$198,004

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,795

$908,795

$908,795

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

350.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$58

$58

$58

350.2 Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.

State General Funds

($777,724)

($777,724)

($777,724)

350.3 Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.

State General Funds

($183,864)

($183,864)

($183,864)

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350.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,024,818 $12,024,818 $12,024,818

State General Funds

$12,024,818 $12,024,818 $12,024,818

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

Intergovernmental Transfers

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Sales and Services

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,043,411 $29,043,411 $29,043,411

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

351.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,891

$2,891

$2,891

351.2 Reduce funds for personnel for nine vacant veterans field service office positions.

State General Funds

($556,208)

($556,208)

($556,208)

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351.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

State General Funds

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$627,440

$627,440

$627,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$627,440

$627,440

$627,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,955,819

$7,955,819

$7,955,819

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,121,853 $19,121,853

$19,121,853 $19,121,853

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$19,495,685 $19,495,685

$19,121,853 $19,121,853
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,495,685

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$19,124,954 $19,124,954
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,498,786

$19,124,954 $19,124,954
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,498,786

$19,124,954 $19,124,954
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,498,786

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$13,038,327 $13,038,327

$13,038,327 $13,038,327

$13,038,327 $13,038,327

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,558

$2,558

$2,558

352.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,040,885 $13,040,885 $13,040,885

State General Funds

$13,040,885 $13,040,885 $13,040,885

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,349,238 $13,349,238 $13,349,238

Board Administration (SBWC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

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353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$543

$543

$543

353.100 -Board Administration (SBWC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

State General Funds

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,149,548

$6,149,548

$6,149,548

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,241,816,094 $1,241,816,094

$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,241,816,094

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,143,315,441 $1,143,315,441
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,162,201,148

$1,143,272,036 $1,143,272,036
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,162,157,743

$1,143,272,036 $1,143,272,036
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,162,157,743

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,127,015,674 $1,127,015,674 $1,127,015,674

354.1 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

State General Funds

($79,658,351) ($79,658,351) ($79,658,351)

354.2 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$43,405

$0

$0

354.3 Redirect $10,425,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY2018 for the Department of Juvenile Justice to design, construct, and equip a Juvenile Transition Center in Gwinnett County (HB44, Bond 348.406) to be used to design, construct, and equip an academic building at the Augusta Youth Development Campus. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

354.4 Redirect $1,300,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY2018 for the Department of Juvenile Justice to design, construct, and equip a Juvenile Transition Center in Gwinnett County (HB44, Bond 348.406) to be used to design new housing units, a medical building, and campus master plan at the Macon Youth Development Campus. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

354.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,028,515,021 $1,028,515,021
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,047,400,728

Appropriation (HB 792)
$1,028,471,616 $1,028,471,616 $1,028,471,616 $1,028,471,616
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,047,357,323 $1,047,357,323

Continuation Budget

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

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355.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

Appropriation (HB 792)
$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

[BOND 355.101] From State General Funds, $15,847,984 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 $185,140,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.102] From State General Funds, $3,120,548 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 $36,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.103] From State General Funds, $2,623,640 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 $30,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.104] From State General Funds, $1,166,728 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 $13,630,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.105] From State General Funds, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 355.106] From State General Funds, $2,814,981 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 $12,165,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.107] From State General Funds, $255,516 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,

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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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.108] From State General Funds, $96,300 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.109] From State General Funds, $276,523 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 $1,195,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.110] From State General Funds, $241,032 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 $1,815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 355.111] From State General Funds, $467,428 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 $2,020,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.112] From State General Funds, $115,700 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.201] From State General Funds, $4,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.202] From State General Funds, $1,275,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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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 $14,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.203] From State General Funds, $1,164,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.204] From State General Funds, $907,360 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 $10,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.205] From State General Funds, $1,566,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $18,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.206] From State General Funds, $3,381,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $39,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.207] From State General Funds, $4,358,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $48,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and

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forty months. [BOND 355.208] From State General Funds, $1,203,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.209] From State General Funds, $138,840 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 $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.210] From State General Funds, $485,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.211] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.212] From State General Funds, $63,635 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 $275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.213] 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.

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[BOND 355.214] From State General Funds, $34,710 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.215] From State General Funds, $532,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.216] From State General Funds, $995,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.217] From State General Funds, $370,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.218] 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 instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.220] From State General Funds, $419,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.221] From State General Funds, $350,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.222] From State General Funds, $333,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.223] From State General Funds, $57,850 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications 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 $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.224] From State General Funds, $256,800 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 $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 355.225] From State General Funds, $608,582 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 $2,630,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.226] From State General Funds, $127,544 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 $1,490,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.227] From State General Funds, $35,524 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

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public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $415,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.228] From State General Funds, $89,024 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 $1,040,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.229] From State General Funds, $162,640 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.230] 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 355.231] 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 instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.232] 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 355.233] From State General Funds, $185,120 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,

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both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.234] From State General Funds, $154,936 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 $1,810,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.235] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.251] From State General Funds, $908,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.252] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.253] From State General Funds, $694,200 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.254] From State General Funds, $925,600 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.255] From State General Funds, $2,677,238 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $29,485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.256] From State General Funds, $4,485,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.257] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.258] From State General Funds, $513,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.259] From State General Funds, $142,556 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 $1,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.260] From State General Funds, $254,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.301] From State General Funds, $586,360 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

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$6,850,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.302] From State General Funds, $171,200 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 $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 355.303] 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 355.331] From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.341] From State General Funds, $196,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.351] From State General Funds, $92,448 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 $1,080,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.352] From State General Funds, $89,024 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 $1,040,000 in principal amount of

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General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.361] From State General Funds, $133,055 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 $575,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.362] From State General Funds, $123,799 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 $535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.371] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.372] From State General Funds, $205,868 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 $2,405,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.373] From State General Funds, $459,329 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,985,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.374] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 sixty months. [BOND 355.375] From State General Funds, $217,424 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.376] From State General Funds, $386,438 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,670,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.377] From State General Funds, $154,048 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,160,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 355.378] From State General Funds, $993,863 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,295,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.379] From State General Funds, $1,241,200 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 $14,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.380] From State General Funds, $557,674 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 $2,410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.381] From State General Funds, $466,948 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 $5,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[BOND 355.391] From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.392] From State General Funds, $1,206,960 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 $14,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.393] 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 355.401] From State General Funds, $340,688 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 $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 355.402] From State General Funds, $861,965 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 $3,725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.403] From State General Funds, $1,052,870 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.404] From State General Funds, $462,800 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

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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 355.411] From State General Funds, $971,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.412] From State General Funds, $363,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.431] From State General Funds, $2,236,481 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 $9,665,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.432] From State General Funds, $51,360 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 $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 355.433] From State General Funds, $105,288 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,230,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.434] From State General Funds, $254,232 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.435] From State General Funds, $154,508 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the

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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 $1,805,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.436] From State General Funds, $178,178 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 $770,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.501] From State General Funds, $1,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.502] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.511] From State General Funds, $8,560 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 $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 355.512] From State General Funds, $392,223 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,695,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.513] From State General Funds, $79,833 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,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.521] From State General Funds, $154,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.531] From State General Funds, $12,840,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Office of Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $150,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.571] From State General Funds, $111,072 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 $480,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.572] From State General Funds, $150,410 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 $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.573] From State General Funds, $310,076 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,340,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.575] From State General Funds, $252,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General

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Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.581] From State General Funds, $813,200 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 $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.591] From State General Funds, $155,268 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,710,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.601] From State General Funds, $134,392 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.611] From State General Funds, $355,199 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 $1,535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.612] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.613] From State General Funds, $1,159,880 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 $13,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.614] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.615] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.616] From State General Funds, $572,040 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.621] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.631] From State General Funds, $1,997,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $22,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.632] From State General Funds, $1,243,960 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 $13,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.651] From State General Funds, $454,000 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.677] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.678] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 $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 355.679] From State General Funds, $136,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.680] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.681] From State General Funds, $817,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.682] From State General Funds, $408,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.683] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.701] From State General Funds, $925,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia General Assembly by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated Reserved.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) Additional funds for personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Prosecuting Attorneys, Georgia Public Defender Council, Office of Legislative Counsel, Department of Juvenile Justice, and the State Forestry Commission. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Judges of the Superior Courts. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.

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4.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program and grants, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program and grants for the purpose of providing a $3,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $3,000 increase for school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, media specialists, special education specialists, and technology specialists. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Juvenile Justice for the Community Service, Secure Detention (RYDCs), and Secure Commitment (YDCs) programs, such funds to be used for the purpose of providing a $3,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $3,000 increase for eligible certified employees. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the purpose of providing a two percent increase to the state base salary for school bus drivers, lunchroom workers and school nurses. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Early Care and Learning to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $3,000. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
8.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
9.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
10.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.

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11.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
Section 53: Refunds In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of

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text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, 53 and 54 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.
Section 56: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
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.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, 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

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State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
Part II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
Part III: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative England of the 116th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 792.
The motion prevailed.
Representative England of the 116th asked unanimous consent that HB 792 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1054. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Silcox of the 52nd and Martin of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to revise provisions relating to newborn screening for various disorders; to create the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations to the department when a new disorder is added to the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel; to provide for requests for appropriations to cover new disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to revise provisions relating to newborn screening for various disorders; to create the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations to the department when a new disorder is added to the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel; to provide for requests for appropriations to cover new disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, is amended by revising Code Section 31-12-6, relating to a system for prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death resulting from inherited metabolic and genetic disorders, as follows:
"31-12-6. (a) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations creating a newborn screening system for the prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death caused by genetic conditions, such as phenylketonuria, galactosemia, homocystinuria, maple syrup urine disease, hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Krabbe disease, and such other inherited metabolic and genetic disorders as identified by the department. The department shall be authorized to consider recommendations from the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee established pursuant to subsection (i) of this Code section, to include disorders which are added to the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel and may be identified in the future to result in serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death if undiagnosed and untreated. The system shall have five components: screening newborns for the disorders; retrieving potentially affected screenees back into the health care system; accomplishing specific diagnoses; initiating and continuing therapy; and assessing the program. (a.1) The department shall provide for newborn screening for Krabbe disease, conducted separately at the option of the parent or parents. Any fees for the screening for Krabbe disease pursuant to this subsection shall be paid directly by the parents to the laboratory. Notwithstanding subsection (g) of this Code section, screening for Krabbe disease may be conducted by a laboratory located outside of this state, if approved by the board. In the event that Krabbe disease is included in the newborn screening system by the department pursuant to this Code section, the cost of such screening for Krabbe disease may be funded by the department in its discretion. (b) The entire process for screening, retrieval, and diagnosis must occur within time frames established by the department pursuant to rules and regulations, and the system shall be structured to meet this critical need. (c) The department shall be responsible for the screening of all newborns for the disorders enumerated by the department and in a manner determined by the department pursuant to rules and regulations and shall be responsible for assessment of the program; provided, however, that screening for Krabbe disease shall be conducted separately at the option of the parent or parents. When any new disorder is approved by the department after recommendation by the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee established pursuant to subsection (i) of this Code section, the department shall submit a budget request to the Office of Planning and Budget prior to the General Assembly's next legislative session seeking appropriations to cover the new disorder added to the newborn screening system. The department shall begin screening newborns for any such new disorder no later than 18 months after such appropriation becomes effective.

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(d) The department shall, to the extent state or federal funds are available for such purposes, including but not limited to funds provided under Title V of the Social Security Act, the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, provide for retrieving potentially affected screenees back into the health care system;, accomplishing specific diagnoses;, initiating and continuing therapy;, and assessing the program. (e) The department shall utilize appropriate existing resources whenever possible and shall cause the coordination and cooperation of agencies and organizations having resources necessary for the creation of an effective system. (f) The department shall be authorized to establish and periodically adjust, by rule and regulation, fees associated with the screening, retrieval, and diagnosis conducted pursuant to this Code section to help defray or meet the costs incurred by the department; provided, however, that the fees for screening for Krabbe disease shall be paid directly by the parents to the laboratory. In no event shall the fees exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such screenings and related services, provided that no services shall be denied on the basis of inability to pay. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general fund of the State of Georgia. (g) The department shall allow any laboratory licensed in Georgia and authorized to perform screening testing of newborn infants in any state using normal pediatric reference ranges to conduct the analysis required pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that the screening for Krabbe disease may be conducted by a laboratory located outside of Georgia if approved by the board. The testing performed by such laboratory must include testing for newborn diseases as required by law or regulation, except for Krabbe disease as otherwise provided by the department, and shall provide test results and reports consistent with law and with policies, procedures, and regulations of the department. (h) No later than January 1, 2007, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts shall conduct an assessment evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the newborn screenings conducted by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory pursuant to this Code section. If it is determined that private laboratories can provide testing at a lower cost than the Georgia Public Health Laboratory, the department shall issue a request for proposals to qualified vendors including any private laboratory licensed in Georgia as established in subsection (g) of this Code section. The Georgia Public Health Laboratory shall be eligible to respond to such request for proposals. (i)(h) The requirements of this Code section with regard to screening, retrieval, and diagnosis shall not apply to any infant whose parents object in writing thereto on the grounds that such tests and treatment conflict with their religious tenets and practices. (i) There is established the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall consist of not less than 11 nor more than 21 members to be appointed by the commissioner. Each member of the advisory committee shall serve a three-year term and until the appointment of his or her successor. Any member may be reappointed by the commissioner. The advisory committee shall meet at least two times per year or upon the call of the chairperson. The advisory committee shall consider and make recommendations to the commissioner related to the inclusion of screening for any

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disorder added to the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), within one year of such addition. As part of such recommendations, the advisory committee shall advise the commissioner on the estimated cost to the department for screening for such disorder. The advisory committee shall be authorized to establish ad hoc subcommittees and to advise the commissioner on procedures for collection and transmission of specimens and the recording of diagnostic results."

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr
Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett
Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell
Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero
Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 859. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th and Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields, so as to provide for a maximum monetary penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields, so as to provide for a maximum monetary penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields, is amended by revising subsection (h) as follows:
"(h) Any person who violates subsection (b) or (e) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $25.00, but the provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 17 and any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the costs of such prosecution shall not be taxed nor shall any additional penalty, fee, or surcharge to a fine for such offense be assessed against a person for conviction thereof."
SECTION 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

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To amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields, so as to provide for a maximum monetary penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields, is amended by revising subsection (h) as follows:
"(h) Any person who violates subsection (b) or (e) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as follows:
(1) For a first conviction, with no conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to a charge of violating this Code section within the previous 24 month period of time, as measured from the dates any previous convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date the current conviction is obtained or plea of nolo contendere is accepted, a fine of not more than $50.00; or (2) For a second or subsequent conviction within a 24 month period of time, as measured from the dates any previous convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date the current conviction is obtained or plea of nolo contendere is accepted, a fine of not more than $75.00."

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans N Fleming

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall N McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parsons Petrea
Y Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruett Y Pullin E Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 26.

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

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-D
Atlanta, GA 30334

March 5, 2020

Representative Vernon Jones votes YES on HB 859

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 848 HB 867 HB 953

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 854 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 898 Do Pass HB 1014 Do Pass

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HB 1029 Do Pass HB 1045 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1030 Do Pass SB 295 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.

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 847. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, McCall of the 33rd, Dickey of the 140th, Pruett of the 149th and Gilliard of the 162nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, so as to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for hemp nursery licensees; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for testing of hemp samples; to provide for destruction of noncompliant hemp; to provide for violations of the state hemp plan; to provide for related matters;

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to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, so as to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for transportation of hemp; to provide for testing of hemp samples; to provide for destruction of noncompliant hemp and excess THC; to provide for violations of the state hemp plan; 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 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, is amended in Code Section 2-23-3, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (3) through (11) and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) 'Federally defined THC level for hemp' means a delta-9-THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis, or the THC concentration for hemp as defined in 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 1639o, whichever is greater. (4) 'Handle' means to possess or store hemp plants for any period of time on premises owned, operated, or controlled by a person licensed to cultivate or permitted to process hemp, or to possess or store hemp plants in a vehicle for any period of time other than during the actual transport of such plants from the premises of a person licensed to cultivate or permitted to process hemp or a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to Code Section 2-23-4 to the premises of another licensed or permitted person or to a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to Code Section 2-23-4; provided, however, that such this term shall not include possessing or storing finished hemp products. (5) 'Hemp' means the Cannabis sativa L. plant and any part of such plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with the federally defined THC level for hemp or a lower level. (6) 'Hemp products' means all products with the federally defined THC level for hemp derived from, or made by, processing hemp plants or plant parts that are prepared in a form available for legal commercial sale, but not including food products infused with THC unless approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. In addition, this term shall not include any part of the plant of the genus Cannabis, except for the

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completely defoliated mature stalks of such plant, fiber produced from such stalks, or completely sterilized seeds of the plant which are incapable of germination. (7) 'Key participant' means a sole proprietor, a partner in a partnership, or a person with executive managerial control in a corporation when such sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation is an applicant to be a licensee or a permittee. A person with executive managerial control in a corporation includes persons serving as a chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, or any other individual identified in regulations promulgated by the department. This term shall not include nonexecutive managers, such as farm, field, or shift managers. (8) 'Licensee' means an individual or business entity possessing a hemp grower license issued by the department under the authority of this chapter to handle and cultivate hemp in the State of Georgia. (8)(9) 'Permittee' means an individual or business entity possessing a hemp processor permit issued by the department under the authority of this chapter to handle and process hemp in the State of Georgia. (9)(10) 'Process' or 'processing' means converting an agricultural commodity into a legally marketable form. This term does not include merely placing raw or dried material into another container or packaging raw or dried material for resale. (10)(11) 'Research' or 'researching' means experimental field, greenhouse, or laboratory activity for the ultimate purpose of developing new hemp varieties and products, improving existing hemp products, developing new uses for existing hemp products, or developing or improving methods for producing hemp products. (11)(12) 'THC' means tetrahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, or a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-4, relating to required licenses, research by colleges and universities, and processing of other products, by revising paragraphs (2), (3), and (6) of subsection (a), by revising subsection (b), and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(2) A permittee to accept hemp for processing from any person other than a licensee or a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection; (3) A licensee to provide or sell hemp to any person other than another licensee, a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, or a permittee with whom the licensee enters into an agreement pursuant to Code Section 2-23-7, unless such person is located in a state with a plan to regulate hemp production that is approved by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or under 7 U.S.C. Section 5940, or otherwise in accordance with regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture, and such person is authorized to grow or process hemp in that state;" "(6) Any licensee or permittee to otherwise fail to comply with the requirements of this chapter or any applicable state or federal law or regulation; or"

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"(a.1)(1) Violations of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be punished as provided for in subsection (j) of Code Section 16-13-30. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this Code section with a culpable mental state greater than negligence or who violates paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall additionally be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided for in subsection (j) of Code Section 16-13-30." (b) Colleges and universities of the University System of Georgia and institutions of higher education as defined in 20 U.S.C. Section 1001 are hereby authorized pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 on and after May, 10, 2019, or pursuant to a plan to regulate hemp production pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Section 1639p, to conduct research under an agricultural pilot program or other agricultural or academic research, including research on the cultivation and uses of hemp grown within the State of Georgia, breeding and developing new hemp varieties, seed development, consumer uses, and marketing. Pursuant to a written agreement, colleges and universities authorized to conduct research pursuant to this Code section shall also be authorized to engage third parties to assist in the conduct of such research, and such third parties may cultivate, handle, and process hemp when assisting such college or university in such research pursuant to the terms of such written agreement."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-5, relating to procedure for licensing, fees, qualified agricultural producer, requirements, and limitations on licenses, by revising paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2) Unless the licensee is also a permittee or a licensee who will only provide or sell hemp to other licensees, the name of the permittee with whom the applicant has entered into or intends to enter into an agreement pursuant to Code Section 2-23-7 and the affidavit required by Code Section 2-23-6;"
"(4)(A) A criminal background check, as described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, of all key participants conducted by local law enforcement within 60 days prior to the application submission date. No license shall be issued to any applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving sale of or trafficking in a controlled substance or a felony or materially falsifies any information contained in a license application. (B) At least one set of classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints of each key participant shall be submitted to the department in accordance with the fingerprint system of identification established by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall transmit the fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of state records based upon the fingerprints. After receiving the report from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the department shall review the record for all key participants."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-6, relating to procedure for permitting, and limitations on permits and interests, by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) and subsection (d) as follows:
"(5)(A) A criminal background check, as described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, of all key participants conducted by local law enforcement within 60 days prior to the application submission date. No permit shall be issued to any applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving sale of or trafficking in a controlled substance or a felony or materially falsifies any information contained in a permit application. (B) At least one set of classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints of each key participant shall be submitted to the department in accordance with the fingerprint system of identification established by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall transmit the fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of state records based upon the fingerprints. After receiving the report from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the department shall review the record for all key participants." "(d) Hemp processor permits shall be issued for one calendar year at an annual permit fee of $25,000.00, provided that after the first calendar year, a permittee shall be entitled to automatic permit renewals annually for a permit fee of $10,000.00 $50,000.00 per year, so long as no administrative action has been taken by the department regarding such permittee under this chapter."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-7, relating to business agreements, transportation, and reimbursement for crop destruction by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1)(A) Transportation of hemp from each licensee's facilities to the permittee's facilities shall be conducted in conformance with minimum standards to be promulgated by the department All hemp being shipped, transported, or otherwise delivered into, within, or through this state must be accompanied by documentation sufficient to prove that the hemp being shipped, transported, or delivered:
(i) Was lawfully produced under a state or tribal hemp plan approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, under a hemp license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, or under 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 or otherwise in accordance with federal regulations through the state or territory of the Indian tribe, as applicable; and (ii) Does not exceed the federally defined THC level for hemp. (B) Any person shipping, transporting, or delivering hemp must also carry a bill of lading that includes:

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(i) Name and address of the owner of the hemp; (ii) Point of origin; (iii) Point of delivery, including name and address; (iv) Kind and quantity of packages or, if in bulk, the total quantity of hemp in the shipment; and (v) Date of shipment. (C) The person shipping, transporting, or delivering hemp must act in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. (2)(A) All hemp products being shipped into or transported within or through this state must be accompanied by documentation sufficient to prove that the hemp products being shipped or transported were produced from hemp that was lawfully produced under a state or tribal hemp plan approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, under a hemp license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, or under 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 or otherwise in accordance with federal regulations through the state or territory of the Indian tribe, as applicable. (B) Any person transporting hemp products must also carry a bill of lading that includes: (i) Name and address of the owner of the hemp products; (ii) Point of origin; (iii) Point of delivery, including name and address; (iv) Kind and quantity of packages or, if in bulk, the total quantity of hemp products in the shipment; and (v) Date of shipment. (C) The person transporting hemp products must act in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-23-8, relating to random testing of hemp, as follows:
"2-23-8. (a)(1) The department shall have the right, either through its own personnel or through an independent contractor as provided for in Code Section 2-23-9, to randomly test collect samples of hemp at for testing as provided for in this chapter from the fields and greenhouses of all licensees. Samples shall be representative of each crop with the same global positioning coordinates. No hemp shall be harvested until such samples are collected. Such testing, and the harvesting of the hemp tested, shall be conducted in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department. (2) In the event that a test sample reveals a delta-9-THC concentration of more than 0.330 percent on a dry weight basis the federally defined THC level for hemp, the licensee's entire crop with the same global positioning coordinates shall be destroyed in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department. (3) In the event that a test sample reveals a delta-9-THC concentration of more than 0.3 percent but not more than 0.330 percent on a dry weight basis, the licensee's crop

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shall be retested and if upon such retesting, the delta-9-THC concentration exceeds 0.3 percent, the entire crop with the same global positioning coordinates shall be destroyed in compliance with regulations promulgated by the department. (b)(1) The department shall, have the right, either through its own personnel or through an independent contractor as provided for in Code Section 2-23-9, to randomly test hemp products at of the facilities of all permittees. Such testing shall be conducted in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department. (2) In the event that a test sample reveals a delta-9-THC concentration of more than 0.3 percent the federally defined THC level for hemp, all related hemp products shall be destroyed by the permittee under the supervision of local law enforcement in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department. (3) In the event that THC is removed from hemp during processing and not subsequently returned to hemp products produced from such hemp, such THC shall be destroyed in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-23-9, relating to contracting for testing, certification, regulatory, and grading functions, as follows:
"2-23-9. The department shall be authorized to enter into a contract or contracts with one or more entities to conduct the testing provided for in Code Section 2-23-8 as well as to include the certification, regulatory, and grading functions pursuant to this chapter and regulations promulgated by the department. The department shall additionally comply with all federal inspection, reporting, and auditing requirements."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-10, relating to enforcement, corrective action plan, revocation of licenses, and reporting of licensees and permittees to Attorney General, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated by the department pursuant to this chapter a plan authorized by Code Section 2-23-11 and approved by the secretary of agriculture of the United States by a licensee or permitee shall be subject to enforcement solely in accordance with this Code section."
SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 10. 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 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, so as to provide definitions; to provide for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for transportation of hemp; to provide for testing of hemp samples; to provide for destruction of noncompliant hemp and excess THC; to provide for violations of the state hemp plan; 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 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, is amended in Code Section 2-23-3, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (3) through (11) and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) 'Federally defined THC level for hemp' means a delta-9-THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis, or the THC concentration for hemp as defined in 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 1639o, whichever is greater. (4) 'Handle' means to possess or store hemp plants for any period of time on premises owned, operated, or controlled by a person licensed to cultivate or permitted to process hemp, or to possess or store hemp plants in a vehicle for any period of time other than during the actual transport of such plants from the premises of a person licensed to cultivate or permitted to process hemp or a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to Code Section 2-23-4 to the premises of another licensed or permitted person or to a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to Code Section 2-23-4; provided, however, that such this term shall not include possessing or storing finished hemp products. (5) 'Hemp' means the Cannabis sativa L. plant and any part of such plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with the federally defined THC level for hemp or a lower level. (6) 'Hemp products' means all products with the federally defined THC level for hemp derived from, or made by, processing hemp plants or plant parts that are prepared in a form available for legal commercial sale, but not including food products infused with THC unless approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (7) 'Key participant' means a sole proprietor, a partner in a partnership, or a person with executive managerial control in a corporation when such sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation is an applicant to be a licensee or a permittee. A person with executive managerial control in a corporation includes persons serving as a chief executive

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officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, or any other individual identified in regulations promulgated by the department. This term shall not include nonexecutive managers, such as farm, field, or shift managers. (8) 'Licensee' means an individual or business entity possessing a hemp grower license issued by the department under the authority of this chapter to handle and cultivate hemp in the State of Georgia. (8)(9) 'Permittee' means an individual or business entity possessing a hemp processor permit issued by the department under the authority of this chapter to handle and process hemp in the State of Georgia. (9)(10) 'Process' or 'processing' means converting an agricultural commodity into a legally marketable form. This term does not include merely placing raw or dried material into another container or packaging raw or dried material for resale. (10)(11) 'Research' or 'researching' means experimental field, greenhouse, or laboratory activity for the ultimate purpose of developing new hemp varieties and products, improving existing hemp products, developing new uses for existing hemp products, or developing or improving methods for producing hemp products. (11)(12) 'THC' means tetrahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, or a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-4, relating to required licenses, research by colleges and universities, and processing of other products, by revising paragraphs (2), (3), and (6) of subsection (a) and subsection (b) as follows:
"(2) A permittee to accept hemp for processing from any person other than a licensee or a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection; (3) A licensee to provide or sell hemp to any person other than another licensee, a college or university authorized to conduct research pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, or a permittee with whom the licensee enters into an agreement pursuant to Code Section 2-23-7, unless such person is located in a state with a plan to regulate hemp production that is approved by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or under 7 U.S.C. Section 5940, or otherwise in accordance with regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture, and such person is authorized to grow or process hemp in that state;" "(6) Any licensee or permittee to otherwise fail to comply with the requirements of this chapter or any applicable state or federal law or regulation; or" (b) Colleges and universities of the University System of Georgia and institutions of higher education as defined in 20 U.S.C. Section 1001 are hereby authorized pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 on and after May, 10, 2019, or pursuant to a plan to regulate hemp production pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Section 1639p, to conduct research under an agricultural pilot program or other agricultural or academic research, including research on the cultivation and uses of hemp grown within the State of Georgia, breeding and developing new hemp varieties, seed development, consumer uses, and marketing. Pursuant to a

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written agreement, colleges and universities authorized to conduct research pursuant to this Code section shall also be authorized to engage third parties to assist in the conduct of such research, and such third parties may cultivate, handle, and process hemp when assisting such college or university in such research pursuant to the terms of such written agreement."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-5, relating to procedure for licensing, fees, qualified agricultural producer, requirements, and limitations on licenses, by revising paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2) Unless the licensee is also a permittee or a licensee who will only provide or sell hemp to other licensees, the name of the permittee with whom the applicant has entered into or intends to enter into an agreement pursuant to Code Section 2-23-7 and the affidavit required by Code Section 2-23-6;"
"(4)(A) A criminal background check, as described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, of all key participants conducted by local law enforcement within 60 days prior to the application submission date. No license shall be issued to any applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving sale of or trafficking in a controlled substance or a felony or materially falsifies any information contained in a license application. (B) At least one set of classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints of each key participant shall be submitted to the department in accordance with the fingerprint system of identification established by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall transmit the fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of state records based upon the fingerprints. After receiving the report from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the department shall review the record for all key participants."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-6, relating to procedure for permitting, and limitations on permits and interests, by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) and subsection (d) as follows:
"(5)(A) A criminal background check, as described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, of all key participants conducted by local law enforcement within 60 days prior to the application submission date. No permit shall be issued to any applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving sale of or trafficking in a controlled substance or a felony or materially falsifies any information contained in a permit application. (B) At least one set of classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints of each key participant shall be submitted to the department in accordance with the fingerprint

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system of identification established by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall transmit the fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of state records based upon the fingerprints. After receiving the report from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the department shall review the record for all key participants." "(d) Hemp processor permits shall be issued for one calendar year at an annual permit fee of $25,000.00, provided that after the first calendar year, a permittee shall be entitled to automatic permit renewals annually for a permit fee of $10,000.00 $50,000.00 per year, so long as no administrative action has been taken by the department regarding such permittee under this chapter."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-7, relating to business agreements, transportation, and reimbursement for crop destruction by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1)(A) Transportation of hemp from each licensee's facilities to the permittee's facilities shall be conducted in conformance with minimum standards to be promulgated by the department All hemp being shipped, transported, or otherwise delivered into, within, or through this state must be accompanied by documentation sufficient to prove that the hemp being shipped, transported, or delivered:
(i) Was lawfully produced under a state or tribal hemp plan approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, under a hemp license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, or under 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 or otherwise in accordance with federal regulations through the state or territory of the Indian tribe, as applicable; and (ii) Does not exceed the federally defined THC level for hemp. (B) Any person shipping, transporting, or delivering hemp must also carry a bill of lading that includes: (i) Name and address of the owner of the hemp; (ii) Point of origin; (iii) Point of delivery, including name and address; (iv) Kind and quantity of packages or, if in bulk, the total quantity of hemp in the shipment; and (v) Date of shipment. (C) The person shipping, transporting, or delivering hemp must act in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. (2)(A) All hemp products being shipped into or transported within or through this state must be accompanied by documentation sufficient to prove that the hemp products being shipped or transported were produced from hemp that was lawfully produced under a state or tribal hemp plan approved by the United States Department

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of Agriculture, under a hemp license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, or under 7 U.S.C. Section 5940 or otherwise in accordance with federal regulations through the state or territory of the Indian tribe, as applicable. (B) Any person transporting hemp products must also carry a bill of lading that includes:
(i) Name and address of the owner of the hemp products; (ii) Point of origin; (iii) Point of delivery, including name and address; (iv) Kind and quantity of packages or, if in bulk, the total quantity of hemp products in the shipment; and (v) Date of shipment. (C) The person transporting hemp products must act in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-23-8, relating to random testing of hemp, as follows:
"2-23-8. (a)(1) The department shall have the right, either through its own personnel or through an independent contractor as provided for in Code Section 2-23-9, to randomly test collect samples of hemp at for testing as provided for in this chapter from the fields and greenhouses of all licensees. Samples shall be representative of each crop with the same global positioning coordinates. No hemp shall be harvested until such samples are collected. Such testing, and the harvesting of the hemp tested, shall be conducted in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department. (2) In the event that a test sample reveals a delta-9-THC concentration of more than 0.330 percent on a dry weight basis the federally defined THC level for hemp, the licensee's entire crop with the same global positioning coordinates shall be destroyed in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department. (3) In the event that a test sample reveals a delta-9-THC concentration of more than 0.3 percent but not more than 0.330 percent on a dry weight basis, the licensee's crop shall be retested and if upon such retesting, the delta-9-THC concentration exceeds 0.3 percent, the entire crop with the same global positioning coordinates shall be destroyed in compliance with regulations promulgated by the department. (b)(1) The department shall, have the right, either through its own personnel or through an independent contractor as provided for in Code Section 2-23-9, to randomly test hemp products at of the facilities of all permittees. Such testing shall be conducted in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department. (2) In the event that a test sample reveals a delta-9-THC concentration of more than 0.3 percent the federally defined THC level for hemp, all related hemp products shall be destroyed by the permittee under the supervision of local law enforcement in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department.

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(3) In the event that THC is removed from hemp during processing and not subsequently returned to hemp products produced from such hemp, such THC shall be destroyed in compliance with this chapter and with regulations promulgated by the department."

SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-23-9, relating to contracting for testing, certification, regulatory, and grading functions, as follows:
"2-23-9. The department shall be authorized to enter into a contract or contracts with one or more entities to conduct the testing provided for in Code Section 2-23-8 as well as to include the certification, regulatory, and grading functions pursuant to this chapter and regulations promulgated by the department. The department shall additionally comply with all federal inspection, reporting, and auditing requirements."

SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-23-10, relating to enforcement, corrective action plan, revocation of licenses, and reporting of licensees and permittees to Attorney General, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated by the department pursuant to this chapter a plan authorized by Code Section 2-23-11 and approved by the secretary of agriculture of the United States by a licensee or permitee shall be subject to enforcement solely in accordance with this Code section."

SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V

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Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin E Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Setzler

Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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

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authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative England of the 116th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 792 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:

Representatives England of the 116th, Jones of the 47th and Burns of the 159th.

Representative England of the 116th asked unanimous consent that HB 792 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 815. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, England of the 116th, Wiedower of the 119th, Benton of the 31st and Kirby of the 114th:

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 exempt from taxation local authorities providing public water or sewer service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin E Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Setzler

E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 1167. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

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A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of real property rights located in Fulton County; and (2) Said real property rights are located in Land Lots 77 and 78 of the 14th District of Fulton County and include approximately 2.303 acres in fee simple and approximately 0.83 of an acre of air rights commencing on a plane located 23 feet from the top of any rail of the Western and Atlantic Railroad as it existed on January 12, 1960, or 23 feet from ground level as it existed on January 12, 1960, together with so much of the land level as is necessary for supports and appurtenances for the structures to have been constructed, hereinafter referred to as the "Property", subject to encumbrances including certain uses, leases, easements, grants, and rights, said Property being further detailed and identified on Exhibits A and B of that existing lease by and between the State of Georgia and Omni International, Inc. dated April 9, 1973, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 006534, as amended by that First Amendment, dated August 3, 1978, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 006535 and by that Second Amendment, dated January 1, 2020, as recorded in Real Property Record 012357; and (3) Said Property may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (4) CNN Center Ventures is desirous of exercising the purchase option contained in the Second Amendment for the purchase of the Property for the consideration of $18,800,000; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Glynn County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 2.066 acres of an improved parcel or tract, being a portion of 15 acres lying and being in the 1356th G.M.D of Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described in a Fee Deed Without Warranty, dated June 30, 1989, recorded in Deed Book 32-R, Pages 265-270 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court

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of Glynn County, and filed with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 07830, and shown on a survey entitled "Georgia Air National Guard Site", dated January 21, 1985, prepared by James L. Conine, Registered Land Surveyor #1545; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Defense and was leased to the United States of America since May 1986 under lease No. DACA-21-5-87-146; and (4) Said lease was released by the United States of America under Supplemental Agreement No. 3 dated January 7, 2019, and filed with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 07830.04; and (5) By official action dated May 29, 2018, the Department of Defense requested to surplus the above-described improved property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Gordon County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 14.6 acres, being a portion of the approximately 191.23 acre tract located in Land Lots 124 and 125, 14th District, 3rd Section, Gordon County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated November 9, 1956, from New Echota-Cherokee Foundation, Inc., being recorded in Deed Book 38, Page 103 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Gordon County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 000698 and more particularly described on a plat of survey, dated October 22, 1956, prepared by R. E. Smith, Registered Land Surveyor #262, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as RPR 000698; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and is located at 143 Craigtown Rd. Calhoun, Georgia; and (4) Calhoun Elks Home, Inc., have leased the approximately 14.6-acre tract since May 6, 1969, for use as a portion of a golf course and desirous of renewing their lease; and (5) By official action dated January 13, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources resolved to seek legislation to enter into a long term ground lease over approximately 14.6 acres, being a portion of the New Echota Historic Site, with Calhoun Elks Home, Inc. for 10 years with (2) 5-year renewal options for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of improved real property located in Muscogee County; and (2) Said real property is all of that improved parcel or tract being approximately 4.01 acres, commonly known as Courthouse Square ("Property"); and (3) By the Act of the Legislature, the State of Georgia conveyed the Property to Muscogee County, Georgia on or about September 20, 1828, for the Courthouse Square and appropriated for the erection of a courthouse, conditioned upon such courthouse being built within twelve months from the passage of such Act and further conditioned

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upon such property never being sold or disposed of, being strictly reserved and kept for use as a courthouse ("Restrictions"); and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain improved real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.191 of an acre, being a portion of the approximately 25.195 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 376, 377, 416, and 417, 2nd District, 3rd Section of Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Fee Deed Without Warranty, dated December 22, 1994, from Paulding County, Georgia by and through its Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 424, Pages 570-573 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 08586, and more particularly described on right of way plans for the City of Dallas dated August 19, 2019; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia and is a portion of the Paulding Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College; and (4) Paulding County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for part of the Dallas Battlefield Trail and to connect the sidewalk serving the school and provide new drainage; and (5) By official action dated December 5, 2019, the Technical College System of Georgia requested to surplus and convey the approximately 0.191 of an acre of the Paulding Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College to Paulding County for the Dallas Battlefield Trail; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 59,360 square feet, being a portion of all of that improved parcel or tract being approximately 9.712 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 55 of the 2nd District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that General Warranty Deed, dated May 14, 1996, from Paulding County by and through its Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 515, Pages 672-674 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008989 and more particularly described on a plat of survey, dated January 2, 1996, prepared by Ronnie L Ray, Registered Land Surveyor #1781, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as RPR 008989; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and is located at 538 Industrial Blvd. N., Dallas, Georgia; and (4) By official action, the Georgia Board of Juvenile Justice requested to seek legislation to enter into a long-term lease of approximately 59,360 square feet, being a portion of the Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center (Building), with Wellspring

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Living, Inc. (Wellspring) for a 5-year term with (2) 5-year renewal options for consideration of $10 annually and the requirement that Wellspring operate the Building exclusively on behalf of DJJ's mission as a receiving center; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.076 of an acre, being a portion of 5.26 acres lying and being in Land Lot 119 of the 2nd District of Rabun County, Georgia, commonly known as the Dillard Apple House and more particularly described in the Fee Simple Deed Without Warranty dated June 30, 1987, being recorded in Deed Book W10, Pages 660-664 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rabun County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007464; and said real property is more particularly described on a plat of survey dated April 1, 1987, and revised June 15, 1987, by T. Lamar Edwards, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1837; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated July 19, 2019, the Georgia Department of Transportation requested conveyance of approximately 0.075 of an acre of a right-of-way and granting approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveway easements to accommodate the planned widening of U.S. 441, Project P.I. 122090, for the total consideration of $6,200 (rounded), being comprised of $4,125 in value for the property being conveyed in fee and $2,025 in value for the taking of asphalt and concrete curb site improvements; and (5) By Official Action dated August 27, 2019, the Georgia Department of Agriculture resolved to convey the approximately 0.075 of an acre right-of-way and grant approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveway easements to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the total consideration of $6,200; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.131 of an acre of a parcel or tract, being a portion of approximately 1 acre, lying and being in Land Lot 162 of the 556th G.M.D., Rabun County, Georgia, commonly known as the Dillard Farmers Market and more particularly described in Warranty Deeds, dated October 17, 1950, recorded in Deed Book Y2, Pages 61-63, and dated September 30, 1954, recorded in Deed Book E-4, Pages 147-148 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rabun County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 01089 and RPR 04487, respectively, and as also shown on a plat or survey entitled "Retracement Survey for Commissioner of Agriculture", dated March 27, 2014, prepared by Robert S. Cleveland, Registered Land Surveyor #2894; and

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(3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated July 19, 2019, the Georgia Department of Transportation requested conveyance of approximately 0.096 of an acre right-of-way, and granting of approximately 0.034 of an acre permanent easement and approximately 0.001 of an acre two temporary driveways easements to accommodate the planned widening of U.S. 441; and (5) By Official Action dated August 27, 2019, the Georgia Department of Agriculture resolved to convey the approximately 0.096 of an acre right-of-way and grant the approximately 0.034 of an acre permanent easement and approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveways easements to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the consideration of $10,300; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Terrell County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 25 acres of improved real property, lying and being in Land Lot 75, of the 3rd Land District of Terrell County, Georgia, and more particularly described in a Warranty Deed, dated September 10, 2001, being recorded in Deed Book 6-H, Pages 275-276 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Terrell County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009793, and more particularly described on a plat of survey for "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission", dated May 1, 2001, prepared by B.H. Langford Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2209, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources by way of Executive Order from the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission on file with the State Properties Commission as Real Property Records as RPR 011964; and (4) Terrell County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for a public purpose use and lease-back an approximately 844 square foot portion of the 5,348 square foot office building, commonly known as the Hooks-Hanner Environmental Resource Center (Building), along with the approximately 4,750 square foot storage warehouse building (Warehouse) located at the rear of the property for a 10-year term with (1) 10-year renewal option for consideration of $10 annually; and (5) By Official Action dated January 13, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources requested to surplus and convey the property subject to the above-described terms of the lease-back of the Building and Warehouse; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above described Property located in Fulton County, and that in all matters relating to leasing of the real property rights, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to enter into a purchase option and convey by appropriate instrument to CNN Center Ventures for the sale of the property for the consideration of $18,800,000, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 4. That the authorization to convey the above-described Property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 5. That the deed shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 6. That custody of the above-described Property shall remain in the State Properties Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE II SECTION 7.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Glynn County, containing approximately 2.066 acres, and that in all matters relating to the surplus of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 8. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for public purpose in perpetuity; and other consideration and provisions

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as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 9. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such surplus.
SECTION 10. That the authorization to surplus the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 11. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the surplus shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Glynn County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Gordon County, containing approximately 14.6 acres, and that in all matters relating to the ground lease of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 14. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to ground lease the above-described property to Calhoun Elks Home, Inc. for 10 years with (2) 5-year renewal options, for fair market value, and for such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 15. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such ground lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 16. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 17. That the lease shall be recorded by Calhoun Elks Home, Inc. in the Superior Court of Gordon County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 18. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property is leased.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Muscogee County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 20. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Muscogee County and the City of Columbus, respectively or their successors or assigns for $10, and the removal of said Restrictions and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 22. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 23. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Muscogee County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE V SECTION 24.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 0.191 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the

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conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Paulding County or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 26. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 27. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 28. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 29. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 30.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 59,360 square feet, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 31. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Wellspring Living, Inc. for a 5-year term with (2) 5-year renewal options, for consideration of $10 annually and the requirement that Wellspring operate the Building exclusively on behalf of DJJ's mission as a receiving center, and for such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 32. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 33. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 34. That the lease shall be recorded by the Wellspring Living, Inc. in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 35. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice until the property is leased.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 36.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.076 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance and easement of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 37. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Georgia Department of Transportation for a total consideration of $6,200 (rounded), being comprised of $4,125 in value for the property being conveyed in fee and $2,025 in value for the taking of asphalt and concrete curb site improvements; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 38. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 39. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 40. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.131 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance and easement of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 43. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Georgia Department of Transportation for a consideration of $10,300; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 44. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance and easement.
SECTION 45. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 46. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 47. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 48.

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The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Terrell County, containing approximately 25 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 49. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Terrell County for $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity and subject to the lease-back of an approximately 844 square foot portion of the 5,348 square foot office building, commonly known as the Hooks-Hanner Environmental Resource Center, along with the approximately 4,750 square foot storage warehouse building located at the rear of the property for a 10-year term with (1) 10-year renewal option for consideration of $10 annually; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 50. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 51. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 52. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Terrell County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 53. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 54.
That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 55. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

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The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of real property rights located in Fulton County; and (2) Said real property rights are located in Land Lots 77 and 78 of the 14th District of Fulton County and include approximately 2.303 acres in fee simple and approximately 0.83 of an acre of air rights commencing on a plane located 23 feet from the top of any rail of the Western and Atlantic Railroad as it existed on January 12, 1960, or 23 feet from ground level as it existed on January 12, 1960, together with so much of the land level as is necessary for supports and appurtenances for the structures to have been constructed, hereinafter referred to as the "Property", subject to encumbrances including certain uses, leases, easements, grants, and rights, said Property being further detailed and identified on Exhibits A and B of that existing lease by and between the State of Georgia and Omni International, Inc. dated April 9, 1973, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 006534, as amended by that First Amendment, dated August 3, 1978, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 006535 and by that Second Amendment, dated January 1, 2020, as recorded in Real Property Record 012357; and (3) Said Property may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (4) CNN Center Ventures is desirous of exercising the purchase option contained in the Second Amendment for the purchase of the Property for the consideration of $18,800,000; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Glynn County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 2.066 acres of an improved parcel or tract, being a portion of 15 acres lying and being in the 1356th G.M.D of Glynn County, Georgia,

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more particularly described in a Fee Deed Without Warranty, dated June 30, 1989, recorded in Deed Book 32-R, Pages 265-270 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Glynn County, and filed with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 07830, and shown on a survey entitled "Georgia Air National Guard Site", dated January 21, 1985, prepared by James L. Conine, Registered Land Surveyor #1545; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Defense and was leased to the United States of America since May 1986 under lease No. DACA-21-5-87-146; and (4) Said lease was released by the United States of America under Supplemental Agreement No. 3 dated January 7, 2019, and filed with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 07830.04; and (5) By official action dated May 29, 2018, the Department of Defense requested to surplus the above-described improved property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Gordon County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 14.6 acres, being a portion of the approximately 191.23 acre tract located in Land Lots 124 and 125, 14th District, 3rd Section, Gordon County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated November 9, 1956, from New Echota-Cherokee Foundation, Inc., being recorded in Deed Book 38, Page 103 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Gordon County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 000698 and more particularly described on a plat of survey, dated October 22, 1956, prepared by R. E. Smith, Registered Land Surveyor #262, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as RPR 000698; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and is located at 143 Craigtown Rd. Calhoun, Georgia; and (4) Calhoun Elks Home, Inc., have leased the approximately 14.6-acre tract since May 6, 1969, for use as a portion of a golf course and desirous of renewing their lease; and (5) By official action dated January 13, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources resolved to seek legislation to enter into a long term ground lease over approximately 14.6 acres, being a portion of the New Echota Historic Site, with Calhoun Elks Home, Inc. for 10 years with (2) 5-year renewal options for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of or has an interest in a certain parcel of improved real property located in Muscogee County; and (2) Said real property is all of that improved parcel or tract being approximately 4.01 acres, commonly known as Courthouse Square ("Property"); and (3) By the Act of the Legislature, the State of Georgia conveyed the Property to Muscogee County, Georgia on or about September 20, 1828, for the Courthouse Square

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and appropriated for the erection of a courthouse, conditioned upon such courthouse being built within twelve months from the passage of such Act and further conditioned upon such property never being sold or disposed of, being strictly reserved and kept for use as a courthouse ("Restrictions"); and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain improved real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.191 of an acre, being a portion of the approximately 25.195 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 376, 377, 416, and 417, 2nd District, 3rd Section of Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Fee Deed Without Warranty, dated December 22, 1994, from Paulding County, Georgia by and through its Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 424, Pages 570-573 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 08586, and more particularly described on right of way plans for the City of Dallas dated August 19, 2019; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia and is a portion of the Paulding Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College; and (4) Paulding County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for part of the Dallas Battlefield Trail and to connect the sidewalk serving the school and provide new drainage; and (5) By official action dated December 5, 2019, the Technical College System of Georgia requested to surplus and convey the approximately 0.191 of an acre of the Paulding Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College to Paulding County for the Dallas Battlefield Trail; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 59,360 square feet, being a portion of all of that improved parcel or tract being approximately 9.712 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 55 of the 2nd District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that General Warranty Deed, dated May 14, 1996, from Paulding County by and through its Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 515, Pages 672-674 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008989 and more particularly described on a plat of survey, dated January 2, 1996, prepared by Ronnie L Ray, Registered Land Surveyor #1781, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as RPR 008989; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and is located at 538 Industrial Blvd. N., Dallas, Georgia; and

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(4) By official action, the Georgia Board of Juvenile Justice requested to seek legislation to enter into a long-term lease of approximately 59,360 square feet, being a portion of the Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center (Building), with Wellspring Living, Inc. (Wellspring) for a 5-year term with (2) 5-year renewal options for consideration of $10 annually and the requirement that Wellspring operate the Building exclusively on behalf of DJJ's mission as a receiving center; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.076 of an acre, being a portion of 5.26 acres lying and being in Land Lot 119 of the 2nd District of Rabun County, Georgia, commonly known as the Dillard Apple House and more particularly described in the Fee Simple Deed Without Warranty dated June 30, 1987, being recorded in Deed Book W10, Pages 660-664 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rabun County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007464; and said real property is more particularly described on a plat of survey dated April 1, 1987, and revised June 15, 1987, by T. Lamar Edwards, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1837; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated July 19, 2019, the Georgia Department of Transportation requested conveyance of approximately 0.075 of an acre of a right-of-way and granting approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveway easements to accommodate the planned widening of U.S. 441, Project P.I. 122090, for the total consideration of $6,200 (rounded), being comprised of $4,125 in value for the property being conveyed in fee and $2,025 in value for the taking of asphalt and concrete curb site improvements; and (5) By Official Action dated August 27, 2019, the Georgia Department of Agriculture resolved to convey the approximately 0.075 of an acre right-of-way and grant approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveway easements to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the total consideration of $6,200; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.131 of an acre of a parcel or tract, being a portion of approximately 1 acre, lying and being in Land Lot 162 of the 556th G.M.D., Rabun County, Georgia, commonly known as the Dillard Farmers Market and more particularly described in Warranty Deeds, dated October 17, 1950, recorded in Deed Book Y2, Pages 61-63, and dated September 30, 1954, recorded in Deed Book E-4, Pages 147-148 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rabun County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 01089 and RPR

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04487, respectively, and as also shown on a plat or survey entitled "Retracement Survey for Commissioner of Agriculture", dated March 27, 2014, prepared by Robert S. Cleveland, Registered Land Surveyor #2894; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated July 19, 2019, the Georgia Department of Transportation requested conveyance of approximately 0.096 of an acre right-of-way, and granting of approximately 0.034 of an acre permanent easement and approximately 0.001 of an acre two temporary driveways easements to accommodate the planned widening of U.S. 441; and (5) By Official Action dated August 27, 2019, the Georgia Department of Agriculture resolved to convey the approximately 0.096 of an acre right-of-way and grant the approximately 0.034 of an acre permanent easement and approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveways easements to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the consideration of $10,300; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Terrell County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 25 acres of improved real property, lying and being in Land Lot 75, of the 3rd Land District of Terrell County, Georgia, and more particularly described in a Warranty Deed, dated September 10, 2001, being recorded in Deed Book 6-H, Pages 275-276 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Terrell County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009793, and more particularly described on a plat of survey for "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission", dated May 1, 2001, prepared by B.H. Langford Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2209, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources by way of Executive Order from the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission on file with the State Properties Commission as Real Property Records as RPR 011964; and (4) Terrell County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for a public purpose use and lease-back an approximately 550 square foot portion of the 5,348 square foot office building, commonly known as the Hooks-Hanner Environmental Resource Center (Building), along with the approximately 4,750 square foot storage warehouse building (Warehouse) located at the rear of the property for a 10-year term with (1) 10-year renewal option for consideration of $10 annually; and (5) By Official Action dated January 13, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources requested to surplus and convey the property subject to the above-described terms of the lease-back of the Building and Warehouse; and

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above described Property located in Fulton County, and that in all matters relating to leasing of the real property rights, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to enter into a purchase option and convey by appropriate instrument to CNN Center Ventures for the sale of the property for the consideration of $18,800,000, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 4. That the authorization to convey the above-described Property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 5. That the deed shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 6. That custody of the above-described Property shall remain in the State Properties Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE II SECTION 7.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Glynn County, containing approximately 2.066 acres, and that in all matters relating to the surplus of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 8. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission,

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by competitive bid for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for public purpose in perpetuity; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 9. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such surplus.
SECTION 10. That the authorization to surplus the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 11. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the surplus shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Glynn County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Gordon County, containing approximately 14.6 acres, and that in all matters relating to the ground lease of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 14. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to ground lease the above-described property to Calhoun Elks Home, Inc. for 10 years with (2) 5-year renewal options, for fair market value, and for such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 15. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such ground lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 16. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 17. That the lease shall be recorded by Calhoun Elks Home, Inc. in the Superior Court of Gordon County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 18. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property is leased.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of or has an interest in the above-described real property located in Muscogee County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 20. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Muscogee County and the City of Columbus, respectively or their successors or assigns for $10, and the removal of said Restrictions and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 22. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 23. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Muscogee County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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ARTICLE V SECTION 24.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 0.191 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Paulding County or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 26. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 27. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 28. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 29. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 30.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 59,360 square feet, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 31. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Wellspring Living, Inc. for a 5-year

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term with (2) 5-year renewal options, for consideration of $10 annually and the requirement that Wellspring operate the Building exclusively on behalf of DJJ's mission as a receiving center, and for such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 32. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 33. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 34. That the lease shall be recorded by the Wellspring Living, Inc. in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 35. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice until the property is leased.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 36.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.076 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance and easement of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 37. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Georgia Department of Transportation for a total consideration of $6,200 (rounded), being comprised of $4,125 in value for the property being conveyed in fee and $2,025 in value for the taking of asphalt and concrete curb site improvements; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 38. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.

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SECTION 39. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 40. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.131 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance and easement of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 43. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Georgia Department of Transportation for a consideration of $10,300; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 44. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance and easement.
SECTION 45. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 46. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 47. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 48.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Terrell County, containing approximately 25 acres, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 49. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Terrell County for $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity and subject to the lease-back of an approximately 550 square foot portion of the 5,348 square foot office building, commonly known as the Hooks-Hanner Environmental Resource Center, along with the approximately 4,750 square foot storage warehouse building located at the rear of the property for a 10-year term with (1) 10-year renewal option for consideration of $10 annually; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 50. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 51. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 52. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Terrell County, Georgia and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 53. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property is conveyed.
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That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 55. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 2.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
HR 1094. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Greene of the 151st, Pirkle of the 155th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, Dougherty, Douglas, McIntosh, Muscogee, Paulding, Polk, and Richmond Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, Dougherty, Douglas, McIntosh, Muscogee, Paulding, Polk, and Richmond Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Barrow, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, Dougherty, Douglas, McIntosh, Muscogee, Paulding, Polk, and Richmond Counties; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light; Bridgeline Capital, LLC; the City of Darien; Clayton County; Columbus Consolidated Government; the Crisp County Power Commission; Diverse Power; Georgia Power Company; Greystone Power Corporation; The Hale Foundation, Inc.; Ronald Collum; and Southern Fiberworks desire to operate and maintain facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property; and
WHEREAS, these nonexclusive easements, facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the above-described state property have been requested or approved by the Department of Agriculture, Department of Human Services, Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and Technical College System of Georgia.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Barrow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Fort Yargo State Park Victor Lord Park; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated September 24, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment to serve the recreation fields. Said easement area is located in Barrow County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.75 of an acre, lying and being in Barrow County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineering drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 3. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 4. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 5. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving

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the same in place, in which event the underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 6. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 7. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 8. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 9. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful

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use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 10. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 11. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Barrow County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 13. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE II SECTION 14.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Calhoun and Dougherty Counties, Georgia, and is commonly known as Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated August 27, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 15. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Diverse Power, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment to serve a new shooting range. Said easement area is located in Calhoun and Dougherty Counties and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 4.94 acres, lying and being in Calhoun and Dougherty Counties, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by Diverse Power, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 16. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 17. That Diverse Power shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 18. That, after Diverse Power has put into use the underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Diverse Power, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 19. That no title shall be conveyed to Diverse Power and, except as herein specifically granted to Diverse Power, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted Diverse Power.
SECTION 20. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Diverse Power shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Diverse Power provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Diverse Power or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive

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easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the easement granted to Diverse Power shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 22. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Diverse Power shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 23. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 24. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Diverse Power in the Superior Courts of Calhoun and Dougherty Counties and recorded copies shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Diverse Power shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 26. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE III SECTION 27.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Chatham County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Savannah River; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by

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official action dated January 8, 2020, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 28. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Atlanta Gas Light, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground natural gas lines and associated equipment to serve Hutchinson Island. Said easement area is located in Chatham County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 1.128 acres, lying and being in Chatham County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by Atlanta Gas Light, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 29. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground natural gas lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 30. That Atlanta Gas Light shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground natural gas lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 31. That, after Atlanta Gas Light has put into use the underground natural gas lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Atlanta Gas Light, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground natural gas lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 32. That no title shall be conveyed to Atlanta Gas Light and, except as herein specifically granted to Atlanta Gas Light, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Atlanta Gas Light.

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SECTION 33. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Atlanta Gas Light shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Atlanta Gas Light provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Atlanta Gas Light or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 34. That the easement granted to Atlanta Gas Light shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 35. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Atlanta Gas Light shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 36. That the consideration for such easement shall be $66,400.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 37. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Atlanta Gas Light in the Superior Court of Chatham County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 38. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Atlanta Gas Light shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 39. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 40.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Cherokee County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Cherokee County Department of Family and Children Services and Division of Child Support Services Building (Building); and the property is in the custody of the Department of Human Services which, by official action dated November 13, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain overhead and underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment to serve the Building. Said easement area is located in Cherokee County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.21 of an acre, lying and being in Cherokee County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineering drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 42. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 43. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.

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SECTION 44. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead and underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead or underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 45. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 46. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 47. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 48. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 49. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 50. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Cherokee County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 51. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 52. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE V SECTION 53.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Land Lots 52 and 53, 13th District, Clayton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Atlanta State Farmers Market; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Agriculture which, by official action dated January 2, 2020, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 54. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Clayton County, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain a waterline, sewer line, and water vaults (Utilities)

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to serve the Farmers Market. Said easement area is located in Clayton County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.89 of an acre being a portion of that land lying and being in Land Lots 52 and 53, 13th District, Clayton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by Clayton County, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 55. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining the Utilities.
SECTION 56. That Clayton County shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of said Utilities.
SECTION 57. That, after Clayton County has put into use the Utilities for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Clayton County, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the Utilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 58. That no title shall be conveyed to Clayton County and, except as herein specifically granted to Clayton County, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Clayton County.
SECTION 59. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Clayton County shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any

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construction being commenced, Clayton County provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Clayton County or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 60. That the easement granted to Clayton County shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 61. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Clayton County shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 62. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 63. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Clayton County in the Superior Court of Clayton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 64. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Clayton County shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 65. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.

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ARTICLE VI SECTION 66.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Land Lots 211, 212, and 213, 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Chattahoochee Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated April 4, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 67. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Atlanta Gas Light, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground gas distribution lines to serve the Marietta Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College, project TCSG-314. Said easement area is located in Cobb County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.02 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 211, 212, and 213, 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineering drawing furnished by Atlanta Gas Light, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 68. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining the underground gas distribution lines.
SECTION 69. That Atlanta Gas Light shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of said underground gas distribution lines.
SECTION 70. That, after Atlanta Gas Light has put into use the underground gas distribution lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Atlanta Gas Light, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground gas distribution lines shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 71. That no title shall be conveyed to Atlanta Gas Light and, except as herein specifically granted to Atlanta Gas Light, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Atlanta Gas Light.
SECTION 72. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Atlanta Gas Light shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Atlanta Gas Light provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Atlanta Gas Light or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 73. That the easement granted to Atlanta Gas Light shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 74. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Atlanta Gas Light shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 75. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 76. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Atlanta Gas Light in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 77. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Atlanta Gas Light shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 78. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 79.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Land Lot 213 of the 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Chattahoochee Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated October 3, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 80. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Bridgeline Capital, LLC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground sanitary sewer lines over the Marietta Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College to serve its new development. Said easement area is located in Cobb County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.326 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 213 of the 17th District, Cobb County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineering drawing furnished by Bridgeline Capital, LLC, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 81. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 82. That Bridgeline Capital, LLC, shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of said underground sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 83. That, after Bridgeline Capital, LLC, has put into use the underground sanitary sewer lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Bridgeline Capital, LLC, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground sanitary sewer lines shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 84. That no title shall be conveyed to Bridgeline Capital, LLC, and, except as herein specifically granted to Bridgeline Capital, LLC, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Bridgeline Capital, LLC.
SECTION 85. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Bridgeline Capital, LLC, shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Bridgeline Capital, LLC, provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Bridgeline Capital, LLC, or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the underground sanitary sewer line without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 86. That the easement granted to Bridgeline Capital, LLC, shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 87. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Bridgeline Capital, LLC, shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 88. That the consideration for such easement shall be $8,900 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 89. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Bridgeline Capital, LLC, in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 90. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Bridgeline Capital, LLC, shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 91. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 92.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Land Lots 7 and 26, 10th Land District, Crisp County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Georgia Veterans State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated August 27, 2019, does

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not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 93. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Crisp County Power Commission, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic lines to serve a new telecommunication tower at the park. Said easement area is located in Crisp County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.75 of an acre being a portion of that property lying and being in Land Lots 7 and 26, 10th Land District, Crisp County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by the Crisp County Power Commission and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 94. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic lines.
SECTION 95. That the Crisp County Power Commission shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the underground fiber optic lines.
SECTION 96. That, after the Crisp County Power Commission has put into use the underground fiber optic lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Crisp County Power Commission, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic lines shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 97. That no title shall be conveyed to the Crisp County Power Commission and, except as herein specifically granted to the Crisp County Power Commission, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Crisp County Power Commission.

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SECTION 98. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the Crisp County Power Commission shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the Crisp County Power Commission provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the Crisp County Power Commission or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 99. That the easement granted to the Crisp County Power Commission shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 100. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The Crisp County Power Commission shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 101. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 102. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the Crisp County Power Commission in the Superior Court of Crisp County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 103. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Crisp County Power Commission shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 104. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 105.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Land Lots 7 and 26, 10th Land District, Crisp County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Georgia Veterans State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated December 4, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 106. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Southern Fiberworks, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground fiber optic cables to serve park facilities. Said easement area is located in Crisp County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 9.11 acres being a portion of that property lying and being in Land Lots 7 and 26, 10th Land District, Crisp County, Georgia, and that portion shown on a drawing furnished by Southern Fiberworks and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 107. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground fiber optic cables.

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SECTION 108. That Southern Fiberworks shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the underground fiber optic cables.
SECTION 109. That, after Southern Fiberworks has put into use the underground fiber optic cables for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Southern Fiberworks, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground fiber optic cables shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 110. That no title shall be conveyed to Southern Fiberworks and, except as herein specifically granted to Southern Fiberworks, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Southern Fiberworks.
SECTION 111. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Southern Fiberworks shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Southern Fiberworks provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Southern Fiberworks or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
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interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 113. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Southern Fiberworks shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 114. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 115. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Southern Fiberworks in the Superior Court of Crisp County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 116. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Southern Fiberworks shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 117. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE X SECTION 118.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Douglas County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Sweetwater Creek State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated March 26, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 119. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Greystone Power Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment to serve a new restroom building. Said easement area is located in Douglas County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.16 of an acre, lying and being in Douglas County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineering drawing furnished by Greystone Power Corporation, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 120. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 121. That Greystone Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 122. That, after Greystone Power Company has put into use the underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Greystone Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 123. That no title shall be conveyed to Greystone Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Greystone Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Greystone Power Company.

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SECTION 124. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Greystone Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Greystone Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Greystone Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 125. That the easement granted to Greystone Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 126. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Greystone Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 127. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 128. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Greystone Power Company in the Superior Court of Douglas County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 129. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Greystone Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 130. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 131.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in McIntosh County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Fort King George State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated December 4, 2019, does not object to the granting of a nonexclusive easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 132. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment to provide power to a new host site. Said easement area is located in McIntosh County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.009 of an acre, lying and being in McIntosh County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by Georgia Power Company and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 133. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.

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SECTION 134. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 135. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground electrical transmission lines and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 136. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 137. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any installation being commenced, Georgia Power Company provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Georgia Power Company or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 138. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 139. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Georgia Power Company shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 140. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 141. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of McIntosh County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 142. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 143. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 144.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in McIntosh County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Fort King George State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated December 4, 2019, does not object to the granting of a

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nonexclusive easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 145. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Darien, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain an underground sanitation line and associated equipment to provide service to a new host site. Said easement area is located in McIntosh County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.009 of an acre, lying and being in McIntosh County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by the City of Darien, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 146. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining an underground sanitation line and associated equipment.
SECTION 147. That the City of Darien shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of an underground sanitation line and associated equipment.
SECTION 148. That, after the City of Darien has put into use the sanitation line and associated equipment for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Darien, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground sanitation line and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 149. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Darien and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Darien, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Darien.

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SECTION 150. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the City of Darien shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any installation being commenced, the City of Darien provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the City of Darien or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 151. That the easement granted to the City of Darien shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 152. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The City of Darien shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 153. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 154. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the City of Darien in the Superior Court of McIntosh County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 155. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Darien shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 156. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 157.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Land Lots 99 and 100, 9th District, Muscogee County, Georgia, commonly known as the Columbus Crime Laboratory Campus; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation which, by official action dated October 10, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 158. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Columbus Consolidated Government, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain a sanitary sewer line to serve both the North Columbus Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Office. Said easement area is located in Muscogee County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.12 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 99 and 100, 9th District, Muscogee County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by the Columbus Consolidated Government, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 159. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining a sanitary sewer line.
SECTION 160. That the Columbus Consolidated Government shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer line.

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SECTION 161. That, the after Columbus Consolidated Government has put into use the sanitary sewer line for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Columbus Consolidated Government, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the sanitary sewer line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 162. That no title shall be conveyed to the Columbus Consolidated Government and, except as herein specifically granted to the Columbus Consolidated Government, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Columbus Consolidated Government.
SECTION 163. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the Columbus Consolidated Government shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the Columbus Consolidated Government provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the Columbus Consolidated Government or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 164. That the easement granted to the Columbus Consolidated Government shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 165. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The Columbus Consolidated Government shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 166. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 167. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the Columbus Consolidated Government in the Superior Court of Muscogee County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 168. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Columbus Consolidated Government shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 169. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 170.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Land Lot 260, 18th District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, and Land Lots 243, 262, 313, 315, and 316, 18th District, 3rd Section, Polk County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Paulding Forest Wildlife Management Area; and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated January 13, 2020, does not object to the exchange of easements and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 171. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Ronald Collum or his successors and assigns, a nonexclusive access easement for ingress and egress over Paulding Forest Wildlife Management Area; in exchange, Ronald

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Collum will convey to the state an old access easement and grant three additional access easements, totaling approximately 2.51 acres. Said easement area is located in Paulding and Polk Counties and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 1.19 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 260, 18th District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, Georgia, and Land Lots 243, 262, 313, 315, and 316, 18th District, 3rd Section, Polk County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by Ronald Collum, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 172. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of ingress and egress.
SECTION 173. That Ronald Collum shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for ingress and egress.
SECTION 174. That, after Ronald Collum has put into use the ingress and egress for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Ronald Collum, or his successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing his facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the ingress and egress shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 175. That no title shall be conveyed to Ronald Collum and, except as herein specifically granted to Ronald Collum, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Ronald Collum.
SECTION 176. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Ronald

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Collum shall remove or relocate his facilities to the alternate easement area at his sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, Ronald Collum provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Ronald Collum or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the ingress and egress access easement without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 178. That the easement granted to Ronald Collum shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 179. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. Ronald Collum shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for his lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 180. That the consideration for such easement shall be for the conveyance of an old access easement to the state, along with three additional access easements, totaling approximately 2.51 acres and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 181. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Ronald Collum in the Superior Courts of Paulding and Polk Counties and recorded copies shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 182. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Ronald Collum shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 183. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 184.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in the 123rd G.M.D., Richmond County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Augusta Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated December 9, 2019, does not object to the granting of an easement and, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 185. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to The Hale Foundation, Inc., a nonexclusive access easement for ingress and egress over Augusta Technical College to serve its new development. Said easement area is located in Richmond County and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.25 of an acre, lying and being in the 123rd G.M.D., Richmond County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a drawing furnished by The Hale Foundation, Inc., and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 186. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purposes of ingress and egress.
SECTION 187. That The Hale Foundation, Inc., shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for ingress and egress.
SECTION 188. That, after The Hale Foundation, Inc., has put into use the ingress and egress for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment or cessation of the use thereof by the Hale Foundation, Inc., shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, The Hale Foundation, Inc., shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event their facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 189. That no title shall be conveyed to The Hale Foundation, Inc., and except as herein specifically granted to The Hale Foundation, Inc., all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to The Hale Foundation, Inc.
SECTION 190. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state-owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and The Hale Foundation, Inc., shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement by the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, The Hale Foundation, Inc., provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation are for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from The Hale Foundation, Inc., or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the ingress and egress access easement without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 191. That the easement granted to The Hale Foundation, Inc., shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interests of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 192. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Georgia Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, or of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The Hale Foundation, Inc., shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 193. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value not less than $650 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.

SECTION 194. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by The Hale Foundation, Inc., in the Superior Court of Richmond County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 195. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to The Hale Foundation, Inc., shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

SECTION 196. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement.

ARTICLE XVI SECTION 197.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 198. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Representative Trammell of the 132nd moved that HR 1094 be recommitted to the Committee on Rules

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague N Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart

N Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse

Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall

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Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Caldwell N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson N Carter N Cheokas N Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins E Cooke N Cooper N Corbett

N England N Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hill N Hitchens

N Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott N Lumsden Y Marin N Martin N Mathiak E Mathis N McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruett N Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner N Washburn N Watson N Welch N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 98.

The motion was lost.

The Rules Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 97, nays 71.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Representative Trammell of the 132nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HR 1094.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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,

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common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Hill of the 4th, Miller of the 49th, and Dugan of the 30th.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 885. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Fleming of the 121st, Cantrell of the 22nd, Collins of the 68th, Newton of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates, penalties for breach, classified nature of department investigation reports, confidentiality of certain identifying information, and custodians of records, so as to provide that certain information within inmate files of the Department of Corrections shall not be classified as confidential state secrets when requested by the district attorney for purposes of responding to proposed actions of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates, penalties for breach, classified nature of department investigation reports, confidentiality of certain identifying information, and custodians of records, so as to provide that certain information within inmate files of the Department of Corrections shall not be classified as confidential state secrets when requested by the district attorney for purposes of responding to proposed actions of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; to provide for a definition; to provide for an exception; to provide for nondisclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates, penalties for breach, classified nature of department investigation reports, confidentiality of certain identifying information, and custodians of records, is amended by revising subsection (c) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Dangerous sexual offense' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-1-12. (B) 'Serious offense' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-942. (B)(C) 'Serious violent felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-10-6.1.
(2) All institutional inmate files and central office inmate files of the department shall be classified as confidential state secrets and privileged under law, unless declassified in writing by the commissioner; provided, however, that these:
(A)(i) Except for medical records, this subsection shall not apply to information requested by the district attorney of the circuit in which the inmate was sentenced for a serious violent felony or sentenced for a dangerous sexual offense against a person less than 18 years of age for purposes of such district attorney submitting information or filing a written objection under Code Section 42-9-43; (ii) The commissioner shall furnish the records provided for under division (i) of this subparagraph that were created on and after January 31, 2010, upon receipt of the request for such records from the district attorney, and such request shall state that the records are sought for purposes of submitting information or filing a written objection under Code Section 42-9-43; and (iii) Any record provided for under this subparagraph shall be held in confidence by the district attorney and shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 and shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (f) of this Code section. (B) These records shall be subject to subpoena by a court of competent jurisdiction of this state and provided, further, that the; and (C) The commissioner shall prepare a report of the conduct of record of any inmate serving a sentence for a serious violent felony. When the report includes conduct which would constitute a serious offense, reasonably related information connected to such offense shall be included in the report. Such report shall be subject to disclosure under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-9-43." "(f) No person shall divulge or cause to be divulged in any manner any confidential state secret. Any person violating this Code section or any person who causes or procures a violation of this Code section or conspires to violate this Code section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard E Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall N McClain Y McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 108, nays 57.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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HB 855. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Jasperse of the 11th, Gaines of the 117th, McCall of the 33rd, Reeves of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to direct the State Board of Education to determine eligibility criteria for foster care students to receive special education and related services; to require the Department of Education to provide guidance to local school systems; to require local school systems to immediately determine whether to initiate the initial evaluation process for newly enrolled foster care students; to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to direct the State Board of Education to adopt rules, regulations, and protocols for the immediate and deliberate assessment of whether exposure to trauma has adversely impacted a foster care student's educational performance; to require the Department of Education to provide guidance to local school systems; to require local school systems to immediately and deliberately assess newly enrolled foster care students; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-152.2. (a) The General Assembly finds that foster care students are particularly vulnerable to exposure to traumatic events and situations. The General Assembly also finds that a foster care student's exposure to trauma can be exacerbated by changing schools, particularly when the student may be eligible for special education and related services. Therefore, it is the intent of the General Assembly that a protocol be developed for use by each school that receives state funds under this article to immediately and deliberately assess foster care students upon their enrollment at a new school and determine whether

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exposure to trauma has had or is likely to have an adverse impact on the foster care student's educational performance, including both academics and classroom behavior. (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Foster care student' means a student who is placed in a foster family home, child care institution, or another substitute care setting approved by the Department of Human Services. (2) 'Trauma' means exposure of a foster care student, as a witness or direct participant, to one or more traumatic events or traumatic situations. (c) No later than January 1, 2021, the State Board of Education shall adopt any rules, regulations, and protocols necessary for use by public school personnel to immediately and deliberately assess whether exposure to trauma has had or is likely to have an adverse impact on the foster care student's educational performance, including both academics and classroom behavior. Such rules, regulations, and protocols shall also provide that the impact of trauma shall be considered at the appropriate time among the relevant criteria considered by school personnel to determine the eligibility of foster care students for special education and related services as provided for in Code Section 20-2-152. Further, the Department of Education shall provide guidance to local school systems regarding trauma, the impacts of trauma on students, including, but not limited to, foster care students, and procedures for the immediate and deliberate assessment of newly enrolled foster care students. (d) Upon the enrollment of a foster care student, a local school system shall immediately and deliberately assess whether exposure to trauma has had or is likely to have an adverse impact on the foster care student's educational performance, including both academics and classroom behavior. The local school system's assessment shall be part of its overall determination of whether the initial evaluation process for determining eligibility for special education and related services should be commenced for such foster care student."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard E Hugley

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 576. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Tanner of the 9th, Carpenter of the 4th, Powell of the 32nd and Momtahan of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for the distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for the distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-6-95, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, bond forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, as follows:
"15-6-95. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a clerk of any superior court of this state who receives partial payments, as ordered by the court, of criminal fines, bond forfeitures, or costs shall distribute such sums in the order of priority set forth below:
(1) The amount provided for in Chapter 17 of Title 47 for the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; (2) The amount provided for in Chapter 14 of Title 47 for the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (3) The amount provided for in Chapter 16 of Title 47 for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (4) The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73 The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-149 and the amount provided for in cases of reckless driving for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-151; (5) The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-21-73 The balance of the base fine owed to the county; (6) The amounts provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 for jail construction and staffing; (7) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73; (8) The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 1521-73; (9) The balance of the base fine owed to the county The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs; (10) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112 The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries; (11) The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 15-21A6 The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112; (12) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-149 The amount

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provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund; (13) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-208 for the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; (14) The amounts provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 42-8-34; and (15) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-208 for the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 15-21A-6."

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to rules, regulations, reporting, and accounting, to read as follows:
"(d) In promulgating rules and regulations regarding the priority of distributions of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs from courts other than the superior and state courts, the authority shall follow the priority provisions of Code Section 15-695 insofar as practicable."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson E Houston Y Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M E Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Momtahan of the 17th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 488. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Hitchens of the 161st, Harrell of the 106th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to prevent organized retail crime; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the sale and purchase of stored value cards; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for confidentiality; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crimes of organized retail theft and retail merchandise fraud; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 641. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd, Welch of the 110th and Fleming of the 121st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to grant the Georgia Bureau of Investigation powers and duties to identify and investigate violations of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act," and other computer crimes; to provide for subpoena power by the bureau for such investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 68.

By Senators Sims of the 12th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Parent of the 42nd, Walker III of the 20th, Karinshak of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Tanner of the 9th moved that the House adhere to its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 68 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:

Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Jasperse of the 11th and Stovall of the 74th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1411. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th and Frye of the 118th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Jeannette Pickering Rankin, recognizing the lasting contributions that she made in empowering women to seek opportunities in the classroom and in public office, and recognizing June 11, 2020, as Jeannette Rankin Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1412. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter James "Coach" Stewart Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1413. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashia Miller; and for other purposes.
HR 1414. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Clark of the 147th and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Collins on his outstanding public service as mayor of Byron, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1415. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fred Kittle on his outstanding public service as chairman on the Bartow County School Board; and for other purposes.
HR 1416. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Williamson of the 115th, Silcox of the 52nd, Meeks of the 178th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and the Truist Atlanta Open, one of ten ATP World Tour professional tennis events in the United States, and celebrating ten years of men's professional tennis in Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 1417. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Douglas of the 78th and Wilson of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Caldwell; and for other purposes.

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HR 1418. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lynn Massenzio; and for other purposes.
HR 1419. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tessa Holst; and for other purposes.
HR 1420. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Brackin; and for other purposes.
HR 1421. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holli Vah Seliskar; and for other purposes.
HR 1422. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Betsy Tomei; and for other purposes.
HR 1423. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Sander, PhD; and for other purposes.
HR 1424. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miranda Brand; and for other purposes.
HR 1425. By Representative Rogers of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Billy A. Burrell; and for other purposes.
HR 1426. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Boddie of the 62nd, Bruce of the 61st, Collins of the 68th, Gravley of the 67th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffany Stewart-Stanley; and for other purposes.
HR 1427. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Berkshire Hathaway; and for other purposes.
HR 1428. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Davis of the 87th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Moms of Black Boys (MOBB) United Inc. and MOBB United for Social Change Inc. (MUSC); and for other purposes.
HR 1429. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Davis of the 87th, Bennett of the 94th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary Leila Morgan; and for other purposes.
Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 16 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 736 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 833 HB 901 HB 926 HB 929 HB 1015

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 857 HB 906 HB 927 HB 959

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

Representative Pruett of the 149th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 630 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Pruett of the 149th
Chairman

Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 2:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 9, 2020, and the motion prevailed.

Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 2:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 9, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 9, 2020

Twenty-Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 2:00 o'clock, P.M., this day.

The House stood at ease until 2:10 o'clock, P.M.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton E Beasley-Teague E Bennett Bentley E Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis Dempsey

Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan

E Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall
E McClain

McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Belton of the 112th, Clark of the 98th, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 133rd, and Smith of the 134th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Barry Snapp, Victory Baptist Church, Rockmart, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1115. By Representative Rogers of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Clarkesville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election,

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terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1116. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Efstration of the 104th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle liability policies, so as to revise the liability of an insurer upon refusal to pay an insured for any loss pursuant to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle liability policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System.
HB 1117. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, approved March 21, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2264), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4171), so as to provide for the compensation and expenses of the members of the Board of Education of Stewart County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1118. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4124), so as to provide for election of the members of the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1119. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th and Alexander of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1120. By Representative Jones of the 91st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding the sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide criteria for imposition of punishment for defendants who select their victims based upon certain biases or prejudices; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide the sanctions for such crimes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1121. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Nguyen of the 89th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gullett of the 19th, Holland of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to provide for a right of action for sexual harassment against a co-worker, supervisor, or employer; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of such right; to provide for when actions may be brought; to provide for damages; to provide for defenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System.
HB 1122. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise provisions regarding the appointment of nonpublic members to the regional commission councils; to provide for executive committees for each

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regional commission council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1123. By Representative Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide that an owner's obligation for the payment of assessments shall include reasonable attorney's fees actually incurred, the collection costs of an attorney, court costs, and, in certain cases, the costs of a completed judicial foreclosure; to remove an owner's obligation to pay the fair rental value of the property from the initiation of a judicial action until foreclosure or the judgment is otherwise satisfied; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1124. By Representatives Jones of the 25th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to require written disclosure and the consent of the heirs or beneficiaries before a personal representative of an estate may enter into certain contracts or referral arrangements of which the personal representative has an interest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1125. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Smith of the 70th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health and state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, respectively, so as to provide for information and screening coverage for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for a definition; to provide for identified and compiled information to be posted on the internet and distributed to physicians; to provide for coverage under the state health benefit plan for additional screening for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1126. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Collins of the 68th, Clark of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transportation passenger safety; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1127. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to provide for suits against counties and municipalities regarding certain zoning procedures; to provide definitions; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity regarding certain zoning decisions; to provide for an exception of state liability regarding zoning powers of counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1128. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Dreyer of the 59th, Drenner of the 85th, Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to revise provisions relating to rules and regulations; to provide for audits; to revise provisions relating to reimbursement requirements; to require reasonably adequate and accessible pharmacy benefits manager networks; to provide for a fiduciary duty by pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for protections for 340B entities; to provide for definitions; to amend Part 1 of

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Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that all contracts for pharmacy benefits management under the state health benefit plan include collection of data on pharmacy claims; 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 Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1129. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Holland of the 54th, Clark of the 108th, Kausche of the 50th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions, so as to revise the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1130. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Frye of the 118th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and Bonner of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for film, gaming, video, or digital production in Georgia, so as to provide that expenditures for certain purchases of licenses or rights to own or use certain musical compositions and sound recordings shall be production expenditures that are eligible for the tax credit; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1131. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Trammell of the 132nd, Clark of the 108th, Moore of the 95th, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to provide for a graduated tax credit based on taxpayer income for certain child and dependent care expenses; to provide the refund of such tax credit exceeding tax liability; to provide for related

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matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 1409. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 123rd, Knight of the 130th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to repeal the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or amend it to allow states to impose stricter requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HR 1410. By Representative Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to waive the state's defense of sovereign immunity regarding actions of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide that such board shall be subject to an oversight panel; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1140. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Jones of the 25th, Burnough of the 77th, Efstration of the 104th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding child custody proceedings, so as to revise the presumption in cases in which the custody of any child is at issue; to revise certain requirements and processes for the establishment and review of child custody and visitation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1143. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Jones of the 47th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Greene of the 151st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to form and contents of application for registration, heavy vehicle tax, and satisfactory proof of insurance, so as to require motor vehicle registration application forms to include optional information regarding certain conditions which may interfere with a registrant's ability to communicate; to provide for the sharing of such information with law enforcement upon a vehicle tag inquiry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1098 HB 1102 HB 1104 HB 1106 HB 1108 HB 1110 HB 1112 HB 1114 HR 1388 HR 1390 HR 1392 SB 372 SB 407

HB 1099 HB 1103 HB 1105 HB 1107 HB 1109 HB 1111 HB 1113 HR 1387 HR 1389 HR 1391 SB 323 SB 395 SB 429

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 793 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ England of the 116th
Chairman

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Representative Hawkins of the 27th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1111 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1112 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman
Representative Clark of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 907 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Clark of the 147th
Chairman
Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 86 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1026 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cheokas of the 138th
Vice-Chairman
Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1055 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1114 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Mark Newton of the 123rd
Vice-Chairman
Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 43 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1083 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 440 HB 958 HB 993

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 883 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1269 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman

Representative Tanner of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1098 Do Pass HR 1163 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1216 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tanner of the 9th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 26th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 911 HB 983 HB 984

Crimes and offenses; offenses of improper sexual conduct by a foster parent in the first and second degrees; provide (Substitute) (JudyNC-Setzler-35th) Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; revise (JudyNC-Williams-145th) Criminal procedure; sentencing; change provisions (Substitute) (JudyNC-Burchett-176th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 248. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to increase the monthly dues amount for members; to increase the tax on premiums charged by fire insurance companies for certain classes of coverage; to increase the maximum monthly benefit amount payable to beneficiaries; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 249. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to increase the amount of monthly dues paid by members of the fund; to revise amounts collected from certain fines and forfeitures in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; to increase the monthly benefit allowed upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 306. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to administer the compact in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 313. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 336. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to expand eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; to add a military honor to the military service award eligible for special and distinctive license plates for veterans; to provide for a special and distinctive license plate for United States Army Rangers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 355. By Senator Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 370. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th, Kennedy of the 18th, Albers of the 56th, Jordan of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for compliance with certain safety and permit requirements when electric easements are utilized for broadband services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 431. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Tippins of the 37th, Black of the 8th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-210 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual performance evaluation, so as to provide for a definition of "on-time graduation rate"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 921. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd, Metze of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding the city attorney; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 985. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Homer, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4033), so as to provide for election districts of the city council; to provide descriptions of such council districts; to provide for staggered terms of councilmembers; to provide for the manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for the continuation in office of the current mayor and members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 990. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for election dates; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to revise the powers of the mayor; to remove provisions related to the police court; to provide for a municipal court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1005. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Holmes of the 129th and Washburn of the 141st:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forsyth to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 248. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund,

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so as to increase the monthly dues amount for members; to increase the tax on premiums charged by fire insurance companies for certain classes of coverage; to increase the maximum monthly benefit amount payable to beneficiaries; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 249. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to increase the amount of monthly dues paid by members of the fund; to revise amounts collected from certain fines and forfeitures in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; to increase the monthly benefit allowed upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 306. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to administer the compact in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 313. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
SB 336. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to expand eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; to add a military honor to the military service award eligible for special and distinctive license plates for veterans; to provide for a special and distinctive license plate for United States Army Rangers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 355. By Senator Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 370. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th, Kennedy of the 18th, Albers of the 56th, Jordan of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for compliance with certain safety and permit requirements when electric easements are utilized for broadband services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SB 431. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Tippins of the 37th, Black of the 8th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-210 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual performance evaluation, so as

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to provide for a definition of "on-time graduation rate"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Representative Trammell of the 132nd asked unanimous consent to withdraw his intention to ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:
HR 1094. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Greene of the 151st, Pirkle of the 155th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, Dougherty, Douglas, McIntosh, Muscogee, Paulding, Polk, and Richmond Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
It was so ordered.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Williams of the 168th, Metze of the 55th, Gurtler of the 8th, Clark of the 108th, Stovall of the 74th, and Hutchinson of the 107th.
Pursuant to HR 1298, the House recognized and commended Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson for her outstanding service and contributions to the City of Lawrenceville.
Pursuant to HR 967, the House congratulated and commended Mary Frances Early.
Pursuant to HR 958, the House recognized and commended the Clayton County Senior Services Department.
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 984. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Fleming of the 121st, Boddie of the 62nd, Sainz of the 180th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to change provisions relating to sentencing; to provide credit for time served; to change provisions relating to the commencement of a sentence when the case has been appealed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to change provisions relating to sentencing; to provide credit for time served; to change provisions relating to the commencement of a sentence when the case has been appealed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, is amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 17-10-1, relating to fixing of sentence, change in sentence, eligibility for parole, prohibited modifications, and exceptions, as follows:
"(f) Within one year of the date upon which the sentence is imposed, or within 120 days after receipt by the sentencing court of the remittitur upon affirmance of the judgment after direct appeal, whichever is later, the court imposing the sentence has the jurisdiction, power, and authority to correct or reduce the sentence and to suspend or probate all or any part of the sentence imposed. The time periods prescribed in this subsection require the defendant to file a motion within such time periods; however, the court shall not be constrained to issue its order or hear the matter within such time periods. Prior to entering any order correcting, reducing, or modifying any sentence, the court shall afford notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the prosecuting attorney. Any order modifying a sentence which is entered without notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided in this subsection shall be void. This subsection shall not limit any other jurisdiction granted to the court in this Code section or as provided for in subsection (g) of Code Section 42-8-34."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 17-10-9, relating to specification by the judge imposing the sentence of time from which a penal sentence runs and the effect of an appeal, as follows:

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"17-10-9. (a) In the imposition of sentence for violation of the penal laws, it shall be the duty of the judge to specify that the term of service under the sentence shall be computed from the date of sentence if the defendant is confined in jail or otherwise incarcerated and has no appeal or motion for new trial pending. (b) In cases which are appealed to the Georgia Court of Appeals or the Georgia Supreme Court for reversal of the conviction, the sentence shall be computed from the date the remittitur of the appellate court is made the judgment of the court in which the conviction is had, provided the defendant is not at liberty under bond but is incarcerated or in custody of the sheriff of the county where convicted. If the defendant was at liberty under bond during the pendency of the appeal, once the remittitur of the appellate court is made the judgment of the court in which the conviction is had, the prosecuting attorney shall have the burden of notifying the defendant of the commencement of the sentence within 90 days of such remittitur. When the prosecuting attorney fails to provide such notice, the sentence shall be computed from the date of such remittitur. (c) If a defendant has been convicted and sentenced but, because of his or her failure or inability to post bond or bail for any reason, he or she has been incarcerated pending the prosecution of an appeal to any court, the time of the original imposition of his or her sentence until the time when the remittitur of the appellate court is made the judgment of the court in which the conviction is had shall be counted as time spent under sentence for all purposes."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 17-10-11, relating to granting of credit generally, use in determining parole eligibility, and applicability of Code section, as follows:
"17-10-11. (a) Each person convicted of a crime in this state Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, upon conviction for an offense, a person shall be given full credit for each day spent in confinement awaiting trial and for each day spent in confinement, in connection with and resulting from a court order entered in the criminal proceedings for which sentence was imposed, in any penal institution or facility and in any institution or facility for treatment or examination of for a disability, as such term is defined in Code Section 37-1-1, infirmity, or other physical or mental disability condition, including:
(1) Pretrial confinement, for any reason, since the date of arrest for the offense which is the subject of the sentence; and (2) Posttrial confinement awaiting the remittitur from an appellate court or transfer to the Department of Corrections or other court ordered institution or facility. (b) The court may exclude credit for time served in pretrial confinement when its sentence: (1) Requires the person to complete a program at a probation detention center as set forth in Code Section 42-8-35.4;

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(2) Allows the person to participate in a work release program as set forth in Code Section 42-1-4; or (3) Is for a misdemeanor offense for time spent in confinement in a jurisdiction other than the one in which the arrest for such offense occurred. (c) The credit or credits set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applied toward the convicted person's sentence and shall also be considered by parole authorities the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in determining the eligibility of the such person for parole. (b)(d) This Code section applies shall apply to sentences for all crimes, whether classified as violations, misdemeanors, or felonies, and to all courts having criminal jurisdiction located within the boundaries of this state."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 911. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Lott of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th, Caldwell of the 20th and Dollar of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offenses, the Georgia Crime Information Center, conditions of detention generally, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to provide for the offenses of improper sexual conduct by a foster parent in the first and second degrees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, the Georgia Crime Information Center, conditions of detention generally, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to provide for the offenses of improper sexual conduct by a foster parent in the first and second degrees; to provide for definitions; to provide for criminal penalties; to revise cross-references; to provide that record restriction shall not be appropriate for such offenses under certain circumstances; to provide for visitation restrictions for inmates convicted of such offenses; to provide for licensing implications for persons convicted of such offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to improper sexual contact by employee or agent, consent not a defense, and penalty, as follows:
"16-6-5.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agent' means an individual authorized to act on behalf of another, with or without compensation. (1.1) 'Child-placing agency' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 49-5-3. (2) 'Child welfare and youth services' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 49-5-3. (3) 'Disability' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 37-1-1. (4) 'Employee' means an individual who works for salary, wages, or other remuneration for an employer. (4.1) 'Foster care home' means a private home used by a child-placing agency which has been approved by the child-placing agency to provide 24 hour care, lodging, supervision, and maintenance for one or more children or a private home which has been approved and is directly supervised by the Department of Human Services to provide 24 hour care, lodging, supervision, and maintenance for one or more children. (4.2) 'Foster parent' means the person or persons who provide care, lodging, supervision, and maintenance for one or more children in a foster care home used by a child-placing agency or in a foster care home approved and directly supervised by the Department of Human Resources. (5) 'Intimate parts' means the genital area, groin, inner thighs, buttocks, or breasts of a person. (6) 'Psychotherapy' means the professional treatment or counseling of a mental or emotional illness, symptom, or condition. (7) 'School' means any educational institution, public or private, providing elementary or secondary education to children at any level, kindergarten through twelfth grade, or the equivalent thereof if grade divisions are not used, including extracurricular programs of such institution. (8) 'Sensitive care facility' means any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, 31-7-12, or 31-7-12.2 or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173. (9) 'Sexual contact' means any contact involving the intimate parts of either person for the purpose of sexual gratification of either person. (10) 'Sexually explicit conduct' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-12-100. (b) An employee or agent commits the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree when such employee or agent knowingly engages in sexually explicit conduct with another person whom such employee or agent knows or reasonably should have known is contemporaneously:

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(1) Enrolled as a student at a school of which he or she is an employee or agent; (2) Under probation, parole, accountability court, or pretrial diversion supervision of the office or court of which he or she is an employee or agent; (3) Being detained by or is in the custody of any law enforcement agency of which he or she is an employee or agent; (4) A patient in or at a hospital of which he or she is an employee or agent; (5) In the custody of a correctional facility, juvenile detention facility, facility providing services to a person with a disability, or a facility providing child welfare and youth services of which he or she is an employee or agent; (6) The subject of such employee or agent's actual or purported psychotherapy treatment or counseling; or (7) Admitted for care at a sensitive care facility of which he or she is an employee or agent. (b.1) A person commits the offense of improper sexual contact by a foster parent in the first degree when he or she is a foster parent and knowingly engages in sexually explicit conduct with his or her current foster child. (c) A person commits the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the second degree when such employee or agent knowingly engages in sexual contact, excluding sexually explicit conduct, with another person whom such employee or agent knows or reasonably should have known is contemporaneously: (1) Enrolled as a student at a school of which he or she is an employee or agent; (2) Under probation, parole, accountability court, or pretrial diversion supervision of the office or court of which he or she is an employee or agent; (3) Being detained by or is in the custody of a law enforcement agency of which he or she is an employee or agent; (4) A patient in or at a hospital of which he or she is an employee or agent; (5) In the custody of a correctional facility, juvenile detention facility, facility providing services to a person with a disability, or facility providing child welfare and youth services of which he or she is an employee or agent; (6) The subject of such employee or agent's actual or purported psychotherapy treatment or counseling; or (7) Admitted for care at a sensitive care facility of which he or she is an employee or agent. (c.1) A person commits the offense of improper sexual contact by a foster parent in the second degree when he or she is a foster parent and knowingly engages in sexual contact, excluding sexually explicit conduct, with his or her current foster child. (d) Consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this Code section. (e)(1) This Code section shall not apply to sexually explicit conduct or sexual contact between individuals lawfully married to each other. (2) This Code section shall not apply to a student who is enrolled at the same school as the victim. (f) A person convicted of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree or improper sexual contact by a foster parent in the first degree shall be punished

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by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 25 years or by a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both; provided, however, that:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any person convicted of the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent or improper sexual contact by a foster parent with a child under the age of 16 years shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 25 nor more than 50 years or a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both, and shall, in addition, be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2; and (2) If at the time of the offense the victim of the offense is at least 14 years of age but less than 21 years of age and the person is 21 years of age or younger and is no more than 48 months older than the victim, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall not be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 1710-6.2. (g) A person convicted of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the second degree or improper sexual contact by a foster parent in the second degree shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall not be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2; provided, however, that: (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, any person convicted of the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the second degree or improper sexual contact by a foster parent in the second degree with a child under the age of 16 years shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 25 years or by a fine not to exceed $25,000.00, or both, and shall, in addition, be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2; (2) If at the time of the offense the victim of the offense is at least 14 years of age but less than 21 years of age and the person is 21 years of age or younger and is no more than 48 months older than the victim, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall not be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 1710-6.2; and (3) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon a second or subsequent conviction of the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the second degree or improper sexual contact by a foster parent in the second degree, the person shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years and shall be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2."
SECTION 2. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, is amended by revising division (j)(4)(B)(iii) of Code Section 35-3-37, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, as follows:

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"(iii) Improper sexual contact by employee or agent and improper sexual contact by a foster parent in violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1;"
SECTION 3. Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, is amended by revising Code Section 42-5-56, relating to visitation with minors by convicted sexual offenders, as follows:
"42-5-56. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'sexual offense' means a violation of Code Section 16-6-1, relating to the offense of rape; Code Section 16-6-2, relating to the offenses of sodomy and aggravated sodomy; Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent and improper sexual contact by a foster parent; Code Section 16-6-22, relating to the offense of incest; or Code Section 16-6-22.2, relating to the offense of aggravated sexual battery, when the victim was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of any such offense; or a violation of Code Section 16-6-3, relating to the offense of statutory rape; Code Section 16-6-4, relating to the offenses of child molestation and aggravated child molestation; or Code Section 166-5, relating to the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes, when the victim was under 16 years of age at the time of the commission of any such offense. (b) Any inmate with a current or prior conviction for any sexual offense as defined in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be allowed visitation with any person under the age of 18 years unless such person is the spouse, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandson, or granddaughter of the inmate and such person is not the victim of a sexual offense for which the inmate was convicted. If visitation with a minor is restricted by court order, permission for special visitation with the minor may be granted only by the court issuing such order."
SECTION 4. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(J) of Code Section 49-2-14.1, relating to records check requirement for licensing facilities, as follows:
"(J) A violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to improper sexual contact by employee or agent and improper sexual contact by a foster parent;"
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 983. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd and Lumsden of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise the information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; to allow a sexual offender who is in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, to

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satisfy the annual registration requirements by registering at any time during the sexual offender's month of birth; to remove the requirement that a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, be fingerprinted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans
Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 378. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to require the collection and remittance of excise taxes on rental motor vehicles by marketplace facilitators that are dealers that facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rental motor vehicles, so as to revise the definition of rental motor vehicle concern; to define the term "rental motor vehicle facilitator"; to require the collection and remittance of taxes by certain persons that facilitate certain rentals of motor vehicles; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rental motor vehicles, is amended by revising Code Section 48-13-91, relating to definitions regarding excise taxes on rental motor vehicles, as follows:
"48-13-91. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Rental charge' means the total value received by a rental motor vehicle concern for the rental or lease for 31 or fewer consecutive days of a rental motor vehicle, including the total cash and nonmonetary consideration for the rental or lease, including, but not limited to, charges based on time or mileage and charges for insurance coverage or collision damage waiver but excluding all charges for motor fuel taxes or sales taxes.

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(2) 'Rental motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle designed to carry ten or fewer passengers and used primarily for the transportation of persons that is rented or leased without a driver regardless of whether such vehicle is licensed in this state. (3) 'Rental motor vehicle concern' means a:
(A) A person or legal entity which owns or leases five or more rental motor vehicles and which regularly rents or leases such vehicles to the public for value; or (B) A dealer as defined in subparagraph (M.3) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 488-2 that is required to collect and remit the tax imposed by Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title for acting as a marketplace facilitator as such term is defined in paragraph (18.1) of Code Section 48-8-2 to facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles in total to the public for value on behalf of itself or one or more persons or legal entities combined. (4) 'Rental motor vehicle facilitator' means a rental motor vehicle concern as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 48-13-93, relating to the levy and collection of excise taxes upon motor vehicle rental charges, expenditure of taxes, and purpose, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) The governing authority of each municipality in this state may levy and collect an excise tax upon the rental charge collected by a rental motor vehicle concern whether on its own behalf or on behalf of another person when such charge constitutes a taxable event for purposes of sales and use tax under Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title. Within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county, each county in this state may levy and collect an excise tax upon the rental charge collected by a rental motor vehicle concern whether on its own behalf or on behalf of another person when such charge constitutes a taxable event for purposes of sales and use tax under Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title. The tax levied pursuant to this article shall be levied or collected at the rate of 3 percent of the rental charges. The tax levied pursuant to this article shall be imposed only at the time when and place where a customer pays sales tax with respect to the rental charge. The customer who pays a rental charge that is subject to a tax levied as provided in this article shall be liable for the tax. The tax shall be paid by the customer to the rental motor vehicle concern. The tax shall be a debt of the customer to the rental motor vehicle concern until it is paid and shall be recoverable at law in the same manner as authorized for the recovery of other debts. The rental motor vehicle concern collecting the tax shall remit the tax to the governing authority imposing the tax, and the tax remitted shall be a credit against the tax imposed on the rental motor vehicle concern. Every rental motor vehicle concern subject to a tax levied as provided in this article shall be liable for the tax at the applicable rate on the charges actually collected or the amount of taxes collected from the customers, whichever is greater."

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SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-13-93.1. (a) A rental motor vehicle facilitator shall constitute the rental motor vehicle concern with respect to the transactions taxable pursuant to this article that it facilitates on behalf of another person. All taxes levied or imposed by this article on transactions facilitated by a rental motor vehicle facilitator shall be paid by the purchaser to the rental motor vehicle facilitator. (b) The rental motor vehicle facilitator shall remit the taxes in the manners provided for in this article and, when received by the taxing authority, such taxes shall be credited against the taxes imposed by this article on rental charges. (c) Each rental motor vehicle facilitator shall be liable for the full amount of taxes levied or imposed by this article on its transactions or the amount of tax collected by such rental motor vehicle facilitator from all purchasers on all such transactions, whichever is greater. (d) A transaction that is not taxable to the purchaser shall not be taxable to the rental motor vehicle facilitator. Taxes collected and remitted by a rental motor vehicle facilitator pursuant to this article shall be subject to the credit otherwise granted by this article for like taxes previously paid in another state. (e) This Code section shall not be construed to require a duplication in the payment of any tax. (f) A person shall not be obligated to collect and remit or be liable for the taxes levied or imposed by this article on any transaction for which its rental motor vehicle facilitator is obligated and liable. (g) A taxing authority shall only audit the rental motor vehicle facilitator for sales made by it on behalf of another person except to the extent the rental motor vehicle facilitator seeks relief through subsection (h) of this Code section. (h) A rental motor vehicle facilitator is relieved of liability for failure to collect and remit the correct amount of tax imposed by this article to the extent that the rental motor vehicle facilitator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the taxing authority that the error was due to insufficient or incorrect information given to the rental motor vehicle facilitator by the person on whose behalf the sale was facilitated and the rental motor vehicle facilitator made a reasonable effort to obtain correct and sufficient information from such person; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply if the rental motor vehicle facilitator and such person are related members as defined in Code Section 48-7-28.3. If a rental motor vehicle facilitator is relieved of liability under this subsection, the person on whose behalf the sale was facilitated shall be solely liable for the amount of uncollected tax."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, and shall apply to all taxable leases or rentals occurring on or after July 1, 2020.

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SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D
Clark, H N Clark, J N Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin E Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 123, nays 34.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 26th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HR 1240 Federal government; allow states to switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time; urge (IntC-Cantrell-22nd)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 877 HB 894 HB 903
HB 1008 HB 1071

Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of a Georgia certificate of title for certain motor vehicles; provide (MotV-Hogan-179th) Seed Development Commission; stagger terms of members (Substitute)(A&CA-Meeks-178th) Motor vehicles; issuance of a traffic citation to a vehicle owner in lieu of the individual operating the motor vehicle in certain instances; provide (PS&HS-Dollar-45th) Buildings and housing; residential industrial building; revise the definition (A&CA-Campbell-171st) Public utilities; text messages as a method of making unwanted telephone solicitations; prohibit (EU&T-Gullett-19th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 877. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Jones of the 167th, Mathis of the 144th and Dollar of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for standards for issuance of a Georgia certificate of title for certain motor vehicles converted from original manufacturer condition in order to comply with certain state and federal requirements; to provide for exceptions to certain federal standards for such motor vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 894. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Pirkle of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The commission shall be composed of the following 11 members: (1)(A) Two members to be appointed by the Governor, each of whom shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants;. (B) No later than May 31, 2020, the Governor shall appoint two members as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose terms shall begin on July 1, 2020, and such members and their successors shall serve terms of four years. The terms of the members appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2020, shall terminate on that date; (2)(A) One member who shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants, to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;.

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(B) No later than May 31, 2020, the Lieutenant Governor shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on July 1, 2020, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2025, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2020, shall terminate on that date; (3)(A) One member who shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;. (B) No later than May 31, 2020, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on July 1, 2020, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2025, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2020, shall terminate on that date; (4) The Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her designee; (5)(A) Two representatives of the crop, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plant industry or of farm related organizations, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and one of whom shall be appointed by the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. Such representatives shall be licensees or shall otherwise have knowledge of the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants. Each committee shall make its appointment with a quorum present and a majority of those present concurring;. (B) No later than May 31, 2021, two members shall be appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose terms shall begin on July 1, 2021, and such members shall serve a single term of six years. The successors to the two members whose terms end on June 30, 2027, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The terms of the members appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June, 30, 2020, shall terminate on that date; (6)(A) One member who shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants, to be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture;. (B) No later than May 31, 2021, the Commissioner of Agriculture shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on July 1, 2021, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2026, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2020, shall terminate on that date;

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(7) The dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia; (8) The associate dean for research of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, as a nonvoting member; and
(9)(A) An additional nonvoting member who is a crop, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plant breeder employed by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, appointed by the dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, after consultation with the commission. (B) No later than May 31, 2021, the dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on July 1, 2021, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2026, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2020, shall terminate on that date."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
England Y Erwin Y Evans

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1008. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to factory built buildings and dwelling units, so as to revise the definition of residential industrial building; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M

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Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 903. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Barr of the 103rd, Momtahan of the 17th, Pirkle of the 155th and Douglas of the 78th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the issuance of a traffic citation to a vehicle owner in lieu of the individual operating the motor vehicle in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L

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Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight
LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Moore, B Moore, C
Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1071. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Martin of the 49th, Scoggins of the 14th, Dollar of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-27, relating to telephone solicitations to residential, mobile, or wireless subscribers, Public Service Commission to establish and maintain list of certain subscribers, authorization for imposition of administrative fees, confidential nature of data base, and required identification, so as to prohibit text messages as a method of making unwanted telephone solicitations; to provide for and change definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen
Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 1240. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Burns of the 159th, Trammell of the 132nd, Gravley of the 67th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to allow states to switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett N Bentley E Benton N Beverly N Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter
Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming N Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 145, nays 20.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 641. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd, Welch of the 110th and Fleming of the 121st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding

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the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to grant the Georgia Bureau of Investigation powers and duties to identify and investigate violations of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act," and other computer crimes; to provide for subpoena power by the bureau for such investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1435. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Addis Bamie Metzger; and for other purposes.
HR 1436. By Representative Jones of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and recognizing March 9, 2020, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1437. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Martin of the 49th, McLaurin of the 51st, Jackson of the 64th, Moore of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Broadbent; and for other purposes.
HR 1438. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Trammell of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Charlie Joseph's on the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1439. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1440. By Representative Tanner of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lucy Basso, Ansley Jordan, Story South, and Lauren York of Lumpkin County High School; and for other purposes.

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HR 1441. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Thomas of the 56th, Alexander of the 66th, Smyre of the 135th and Metze of the 55th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morris Brown College; and for other purposes.

HR 1442. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Clarence Everette Drummond; and for other purposes.

HR 1443. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:

A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Inc.; and for other purposes.

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 840 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Harrell of the 106th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 925 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 949 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1035 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 934 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1002 Do Pass HB 1037 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Harrell of the 106th
Chairman
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
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Twenty-Seventh Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
Due to a clerical error, Representative Frye of the 118th was shown as not voting on the previous legislative day. He should have been shown as excused.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Orlando Evans, Associate Pastor, Impact Church, East Point, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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HB 1132. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cochran, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5162), so as to include the mayor as a member of the governing authority of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1133. By Representative Parsons of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of state government so as to prohibit state agencies from paying ransoms in response to cyber attacks; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1134. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Clark of the 108th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Kennard of the 102nd, Allen of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the provisions of House Bill 481 passed during the 2019 regular session and to restore the law to what it was before such bill was enacted; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to abortion; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parent and child relationship generally; to amend Chapter 9A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Woman's Right to Know Act;" to amend Chapter 9B of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician's obligation in performance of abortions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1135. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Hopson of the 153rd, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Boddie of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with

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proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1136. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Baldwin, Georgia; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1137. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Washington County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1138. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Argyle, approved November 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 301), so as to provide for elections and procedures; to provide for oaths; to provide for qualifications of voters; to provide for a county sheriff; to provide for a town clerk; to provide for bonds; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor and council; to provide for public works; to provide for a mayor's court; to provide for sanctions for violations of law; to provide for compensation of various officials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1139. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th and Smyre of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-13-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the requirements of an official legal organ, so as to allow for the designation of a biweekly paper as the official legal organ; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1141. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Kausche of the 50th, McLaurin of the 51st and Dreyer of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving on right side of roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to clarify what constitutes an obstruction for purposes of exceptions to when a vehicle is to drive on the right side of the roadway; to provide for proper operation of a motor vehicle when overtaking a bicyclist; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1142. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Tanner of the 9th, Morris of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Gilligan of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Forsyth County, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3963), so as to authorize the creation or expansion of one or more community improvement districts in any municipality in Forsyth County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1144. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Nix of the 69th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, when mandated or authorized, content of report, to whom made, immunity from liability, report based upon privileged communication, and penalty for failure to report, so as to prohibit employment retaliation against persons who fulfill

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a lawful requirement to report a suspected case of child abuse; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1145. By Representative Barton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Calhoun, Georgia, approved April 8, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4710), as amended, so as to provide terms of office and qualifications for the mayor, councilmembers, and members of the board of education; to provide dates for general municipal elections; to provide for removal of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for removal of municipal court judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1430. By Representative Parsons of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Demand-Side Management and Energy Use; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 1431. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Bruce of the 61st, Dickerson of the 113th, Evans of the 83rd and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mayor Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1432. By Representative LaRiccia of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing PFC Charles E. Day and SFC Jerome Day and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1433. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, McCall of the 33rd, Bentley of the 139th, Watson of the 172nd and Dickey of the 140th:

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A RESOLUTION urging Congress to expand the eligibility requirements of the H-2A and H-2B guest worker visa programs; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HR 1434. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Gardner of the 57th, Reeves of the 34th, Jasperse of the 11th and Dickey of the 140th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to consider whether any course credit, recognition, or other benefit may be conferred upon students who have foreign travel experience involving substantial and instructive exposure to a foreign country, including, but not limited to, the foreign country's culture, society, languages, religions, history, art, economy, politics, geography, and cuisine; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier E Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins

Hogan E Holcomb
Holland E Holly
Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall

McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, M E Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins E Scott

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson

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Cooke Cooper Corbett

E Henson Hill Hitchens

E McClain McLaurin

Setzler Shannon

Yearta Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Jones of the 53rd was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Benton of the 31st, Clark of the 98th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Jones of the 167th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Morris of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1115 HB 1117 HB 1119 HB 1121 HB 1123 HB 1125 HB 1127 HB 1129 HB 1131 HB 1143 HR 1410 SB 249 SB 313 SB 355 SB 431

HB 1116 HB 1118 HB 1120 HB 1122 HB 1124 HB 1126 HB 1128 HB 1130 HB 1140 HR 1409 SB 248 SB 306 SB 336 SB 370

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare 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 1032 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1105 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman
Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 690 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 886 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1057 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman
Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1085 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1006 HB 1075 HB 1088 SB 438

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1025 HB 1087 HB 1110 SB 450

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 452 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 544 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 27th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

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Modified Open Rule

HB 216 HB 793

Special license plates; Georgia Tennis Foundation; establish (Substitute)(MotV-Anulewicz-42nd) General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 (App-Ralston-7th)(Substitute)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 244 HB 245 HB 791 HB 913 HB 952
HB 1082

Electric membership corporations; comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; require (Substitute)(ED&T-Stephens-164th) Peace Officers' Annuity Fund; require certain benefits payable to a surviving spouse to terminate if such surviving spouse remarries; remove a provision (Ret-Buckner-137th) Pharmacists; dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; authorize (Substitute)(H&HS-Stephens-164th) Domestic relations; protection of children; strengthen, clarify, and update provisions (Substitute)(JuvJ-Reeves-34th) Pharmacies; prohibit corporations that own and operate multiple pharmacies from implementing policies and procedures that restrict the quantity of controlled substances dispensed or restrict the prescriber (SCQHC-Cooper-43rd) Motor vehicles; notification letter for retrieving a motor vehicle held by a towing and storage firm, repair facility, or salvage dealer; provide (MotV-Powell-32nd)

Structured Rule

HB 807 HB 879 HB 1111 HB 1112

Revenue and taxation; allow businesses to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns (Substitute) (W&M-Momtahan-17th) Alcoholic beverages; legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; provide (Substitute)(RegI-Harrell-106th) Public officers and employees; certain provisions related to homeowner tax relief grants; remove (Substitute)(B&FAO-Welch-110th) Public officers and employees; Office of Planning and Budget; repeal certain duties (Substitute)(B&FAO-Pirkle-155th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1006. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Schofield of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the selection of the chief judge of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1025. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Reeves of the 34th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Parsons of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4062), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1075. By Representatives Holland of the 54th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Jackson of the 64th, Evans of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4341), so as to provide for staggered terms for members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1087. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Holly Springs ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of up to $409,900.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1088. By Representative Jones of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ludowici, approved April 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 3667), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1110. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 5026) and an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3726), so as to provide a new term for the mayor pro tempore; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the designation of at-large councilmember posts; to provide for the regular redistricting of city council districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 438. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Appling County desire

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to reduce the size of the board of commissioners by eliminating the position of the at-large commission chairperson; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 450. By Senator Harper of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority, approved May 3, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of said Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter
Cheokas Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 153, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square SW, Suite 501 Atlanta, GA 30334

March 10, 2020

To: Clerk of the House of Representatives

Subj: Correcting the March 10, 2020 House Journal Regarding My Vote on the Local Legislation Calendar

Today, March 10, 2020, I momentarily stepped off the House floor at the time the House voted on and passed the Local Legislation Calendar, which included a bill I sponsored.

I am hereby requesting that the official House Journal be updated to reflect my YES vote on the Local Legislation Calendar for March 10, 2020.

Sincerely,

/s/ Jeff Jones

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 311. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Unterman of the 45th, Robertson of the 29th, Burke of the 11th and Rhett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit patient brokering; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that excessive, fraudulent, or high-tech drug testing of certain individuals is considered a fraudulent insurance act; to provide for investigation by the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 344. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-13-60 of the O.C.G.A., relating to order requiring prisoner's delivery to serve as witness or criminal defendant generally, expenses, and prisoner under death sentence as witness, so as to provide that certain proceedings may be conducted by video conference; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Division of Forensic Sciences, so as to provide that employees of the state crime lab or associated laboratories may appear by video teleconference in certain proceedings in court; to provide for requirements for such appearances; to provide for notice and continuances; to provide for related matters; to provide

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for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 369. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-511 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to returns of public utilities to commissioner of the Department of Revenue, itemization and fair market value of property, other information, and apportionment to more than one tax jurisdiction, so as to require electronic transmission of returns to the Department of Revenue by public utilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 391. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Burke of the 11th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply of certain prescription medications under certain emergency situations; to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to allow pharmacists to dispense certain refill prescription medications under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 439. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Thompson of the 14th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to provide for enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; to provide for the court's consideration of issues relevant to a child's placement, care, well-being, and permanency raised by such persons; to require certain findings be made by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 442. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 462. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loan Commissioner to the Department of Banking and Finance; to change the name of such loans to installment loans; to revise a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to issuing installment loans; to provide for exemptions; to provide for powers and duties relative to the department; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to conform cross-references; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 475. By Senators Martin of the 9th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3567), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for elections by a plurality of votes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 490. By Senators Thompson of the 14th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Cartersville ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the city who is 65 years of age or older or totally disabled, approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3950), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 988. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties,

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approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for appointments to the board; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1042. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Fannin County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-1351 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1043. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fannin County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4355), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4629), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following resolution of the House:
HR 164. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Stephens of the 164th, Trammell of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the dedication of revenues derived from fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were imposed; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 311. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Unterman of the 45th, Robertson of the 29th, Burke of the 11th and Rhett of the 33rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit patient brokering; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that excessive, fraudulent, or high-tech drug testing of certain individuals is considered a fraudulent insurance act; to provide for investigation by the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 344. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-13-60 of the O.C.G.A., relating to order requiring prisoner's delivery to serve as witness or criminal defendant generally, expenses, and prisoner under death sentence as witness, so as to provide that certain proceedings may be conducted by video conference; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Division of Forensic Sciences, so as to provide that employees of the state crime lab or associated laboratories may appear by video teleconference in certain proceedings in court; to provide for requirements for such appearances; to provide for notice and continuances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 369. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-511 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to returns of public utilities to commissioner of the Department of Revenue, itemization and fair market value of property, other information, and apportionment to more than one tax jurisdiction, so as to require electronic transmission of returns to the Department of Revenue by public utilities; 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.
SB 391. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Burke of the 11th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply of certain prescription medications under certain emergency situations; to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to allow pharmacists to dispense certain refill prescription medications under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
SB 439. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Thompson of the 14th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to provide for enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; to provide for the court's consideration of issues relevant to a child's placement, care, well-being, and permanency raised by such persons; to require certain findings be made by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 442. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 462. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loan Commissioner to the Department of Banking and Finance; to change the name of such loans to installment loans; to revise a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to issuing installment loans; to provide for exemptions; to provide for powers and duties relative to the department; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to conform cross-references; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
SB 475. By Senators Martin of the 9th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3567), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for elections by a plurality of votes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 490. By Senators Thompson of the 14th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Cartersville ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead

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for each resident of the city who is 65 years of age or older or totally disabled, approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3950), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Moore of the 95th, Efstration of the 104th, Carter of the 92nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Thomas of the 56th, Sainz of the 180th, Dickerson of the 113th, Frazier of the 126th, Clark of the 108th, and Park of the 101st.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Industry and Labor:
HB 474. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Kelley of the 16th, McClain of the 100th and Jones of the 91st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to require certain procedures prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rules of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1111. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, England of the 116th, Smith of the 134th, Dickey of the 140th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to remove certain provisions related to homeowner tax relief grants; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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To amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to remove certain provisions related to homeowner tax relief grants; to revise a defintions; to limit the reservation of appropriations and the withholding of allotments to specified conditions; to prohibit interference with access to lawful appropriations unless expressly authorized; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of Code Section 45-12-71, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(15) 'Tax expenditure' means any statutory provision which exempts, in whole or in part, any specific class or classes of persons, income, goods, services, or property from the impact of established state taxes, including but not limited to tax deductions, tax allowances, tax exclusions, tax credits, preferential tax rates, and tax exemptions. Such term shall also include any expenditure of state tax proceeds to local governments for homeowner tax relief grants or local government assistance grants authorized by or required by any provision of Article VII of the Constitution."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-86, relating to Governor authorized to require state agencies to reserve specified appropriations for budget reductions and withhold a percentage of agency allotments to maintain spending within actual revenues, as follows:
"45-12-86. (a)(1) The Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the Governor, during the first six months second quarter of a fiscal year period in which the actual revenues received during the first quarter of such fiscal year are 1 percent less than the actual revenues received during the same quarter of the prior fiscal year the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues, is authorized to require all state agencies to reserve such appropriations as specified by the Governor for of state general funds by a percentage that shall not exceed the percentage of such shortfall. Such requirement to reserve appropriations shall in all cases be applied in an equal percentage across all appropriations to state agencies.

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(2) The Governor shall notify the General Assembly of any action taken pursuant to this subsection and provide for public notice and a public hearing regarding such action prior to taking such action. (3) The Governor shall identify budget reductions to that shall be recommended to the General Assembly at least 30 days prior to its next regular session. (b)(1) The Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the Governor, during the second quarter of any fiscal year by in which the actual revenues received during the first quarter of such fiscal year are 1 percent less than the actual revenues received during the same quarter of the prior fiscal year current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues, is authorized to withhold a percentage, which shall not exceed the percentage of such shortfall, of agency allotment requests as necessary to maintain spending within actual revenues for state general funds, provided that the withholding shall apply in an equal percentage to all state agencies. (2) The Governor shall notify the General Assembly of any action taken pursuant to this subsection and provide for public notice and a public hearing regarding such action prior to taking such action. (c) During any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2009, in which the current revenue estimate on which appropriations are based is expected to exceed actual revenues and an appropriation for homeowner tax relief grants pursuant to Chapter 89 of Title 36 has been made which does not comply with the limitations specified under subsection (d) of Code Section 36-89-3, the Governor shall either require the state agency to which the appropriation was made to reserve such appropriations as specified by the Governor for budget reductions to be recommended to the General Assembly at its next regular session or withhold the agency allotment request for such appropriation as necessary to maintain spending within actual revenues. (d) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, the Governor shall not require the reservation of appropriations or withhold allotments of federal funds. (e) Except as expressly provided in this part, the Governor shall not interfere with, withhold, require the reservation of, or restrict access to lawful appropriations."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin N Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 14.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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Unfortunately I was called off the floor prior to voting on HB 1111 and I missed the vote.
I would have voted Yes (green) for HB 1111.
Thank you,
/s/ Rick Jasperse
HB 1112. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, England of the 116th, Smith of the 134th, Welch of the 110th and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 and Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs and state financing and investment, respectively, so as to repeal certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget related to state agencies and state government; to add the Georgia Technology Authority to the definition of state authorities for state financing and investment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 and Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs and state financing and investment, respectively, so as to provide for the creation of the State Council of Economic Advisors; to provide for its composition, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for the approval by the council of estimated ranges of the cash resources available to meet expenditures; to require that the budget report and drafts of the General Appropriations Act or Acts shall conform to such estimated ranges; to provide that the required submission of annual estimates by budget units shall be submitted to the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office; to provide for a deadline for such annual submissions; to require documentation related to periodic work programs and requests for allotments to be simultaneously submitted to such offices; to require such offices to review such documentation; to require the Legislative Services Committee to review, investigate, and direct changes related to periodic work programs; to require notification upon changes in allotments by the Governor; to repeal certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget related to state agencies and state government; to add the Georgia Technology Authority to the definition of state authorities for state financing and investment; to establish conditions for contractually obligated or

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otherwise reserved appropriations that shall not lapse; to prohibit the redirection of bond proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-12-75.2. (a) There is created the State Council of Economic Advisors. (b) The council shall consist of five members. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be the Governor's Economic Advisor who shall serve as chairperson of the council. One member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate. (c) Each member of the council shall either be an economist or a person who has a background and expertise in state revenues in the State of Georgia. (d) Each member of the council shall serve for the same term of office as the person who appointed such member and shall be eligible for reappointment. (e) The members of the council shall receive such compensation and expense reimbursement as established by the Governor from funds appropriated to the Governor's office. (f) The council shall meet at least quarterly and shall prepare and approve annually an estimated range of the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the state treasury at the beginning of the next fiscal year and the total treasury receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the next fiscal year, less anticipated refunds, for the purposes of preparing the Governor's revenue estimates for the next fiscal year. Such estimated ranges shall be approved and published by the council not later than July 1 for the budget for the next fiscal year and not later than September 1 for the amended budget and shall be submitted to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Lieutenant Governor, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Appropriations Committees prior to such publication. (g) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an amount that is within the estimated ranges approved in accordance with this Code section by the State Council of Economic Advisors shall be used as the estimate of the cash resources available to meet expenditures, and the Governor shall not submit a budget report or draft of the General Appropriations Act or Acts that does not contain and utilize as the estimate of the cash resources available to meet expenditures an amount that is within the estimated ranges approved by the State Council of Economic Advisors in accordance with this Code section."

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SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 45-12-78, relating to heads of budget units to submit annual estimates, preparation and submission of budget estimates of legislative and judicial agencies, and review of budget estimates by Office of Planning and Budget, as follows:
"(a) The head of each budget unit, other than the General Assembly and the judiciary, shall annually submit electronically and simultaneously to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office estimates of the financial requirements of the budget unit for the next fiscal year, by the date set by the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, which shall be no earlier than August 1 and no later than September 1 of each year, on the forms and in the manner prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget that shall be in a format that is easily accessible for the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, with such explanatory data as is required by the Office of Planning and Budget. Such submission shall utilize such budget classes and be within such expenditure parameters as may be established by the Governor. The head of a budget unit shall also may submit simultaneously to such three offices any additional data as is helpful. The estimates so submitted shall bear the approval of the board or commission of each budget unit for which a board or commission is constituted."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-82, relating to periodic work programs, as follows:
"45-12-82. The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall require each budget unit, other than those of the legislative branch and the judicial branch, to file periodic work programs with the Office of Planning and Budget, at such time as the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct. As provided in Code Section 45-12-83, no allotment of funds shall be approved for any budget unit until such budget unit has filed a periodic work program with the Office of Planning and Budget and the periodic work program has been approved by the Governor. The work program shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall contain such information as the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, may require. The work program shall include the amount of the portion of the appropriation required for the period's expenditures based on the budget prepared as provided in this part. Periodic work programs may be amended from time to time in such manner as the Office of Planning and Budget may require. A duplicate copy of all Each of the periodic work programs and any amendments thereto shall that are to be filed simultaneously with the Office of Planning and Budget, by a budget unit shall be filed simultaneously with the Office of Planning and Budget, the state treasurer, the state auditor, the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the House Budget and Research Office."

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SECTION 4. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-83, relating to requirement of filing of requests by budget units for allotment of funds, as follows:
"45-12-83. No funds may be made available for expenditure by any budget unit, other than the units of the legislative branch and the judicial branch, until such budget unit has filed a request for allotment of appropriations with the Office of Planning and Budget and the request for allotment has been approved by the Governor. Requests for allotment of appropriations for ordinary, recurring expenses shall be filed not later than five days before the beginning of each month. Requests for allotment of appropriations for extraordinary expenses or capital outlay may be filed at such times as the Office of Planning and Budget may prescribe. The request for allotment shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall be supplemented by such information as the Office of Planning and Budget may require. Each request for allotment of appropriations that is filed shall be filed simultaneously, and each approval or disapproval of a request for allotment of appropriations that is issued shall be issued simultaneously, to the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office and the House Budget and Research Office."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-84, relating to review of periodic work programs and requests for allotment of funds generally, as follows:
"45-12-84. (a) The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall review the periodic work programs submitted by the budget units for conformity to the budget approved by the General Assembly. The General Assembly, through the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office and the House Budget and Research Office, shall review the periodic work programs submitted by the budget units for conformity to the budget approved by the General Assembly. (b) The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall review the requests for allotment of funds for conformity to the approved periodic work program. The General Assembly, through the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office and the House Budget and Research Office, shall review the requests for allotment of funds for conformity to the approved periodic work program."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-85, relating to examination and investigation of periodic work programs and requests for allotment of funds, as follows:
"45-12-85. (a)(1) The Governor shall examine the periodic work programs and shall make or cause to have made such further investigations by the Office of Planning and Budget, with such hearings before the Governor as he or she deems advisable, and shall direct

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changes in such provisions of the periodic work program as the Governor finds do not conform to the budget approved by the General Assembly. (2) The General Assembly shall examine the periodic work programs and shall make or cause to have made such further investigations by the Legislative Services Committee, with such hearings before the Legislative Services Committee as the committee deems advisable, and shall direct changes in such provisions of the periodic work program as the Legislative Services Committee finds do not conform to the budget approved by the General Assembly. (b) The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall seek to effect economy, efficiency, decentralization of state government, and sound fiscal management in reviewing budget allotment requests and may make such changes to the budget allotment requests to meet these goals and objectives and which are consistent with and subject to the method and provisions contained in the General Appropriations Act. The Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget shall immediately notify the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office of any such change and provide a statement setting forth the reasons for any such change. Upon determination that the requested budget allotment conforms with the approved work program and meets the above-mentioned goals and objectives, the Governor shall execute his or her warrant on the treasury for the funds included in the approved budget allotment. Notwithstanding any authorization for expenditure included in an appropriations Act, all appropriations in excess of the approved budget allotments for the budget year, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the state. The Office of Planning and Budget shall notify the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office of any such action with appropriate supporting information."
SECTION 7. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-89, relating to appropriations not expended or obligated at end of fiscal year to lapse, as follows:
"45-12-89. (a) At the end of each fiscal year, the amount of each appropriation provided for in this part, except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution of Georgia, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated in writing shall lapse and cease to be available; and the state treasury shall not pay any unallotted appropriations and shall make the necessary adjustments in its appropriation accounts to charge off the amount of the lapsed appropriations. All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by the Constitution of Georgia, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of the General Appropriations Act shall lapse. (b) On and after July 1, 2020, any state agency that seeks to allow appropriated funds not to lapse through a contractual obligation or by otherwise encumbering such funds shall simultaneously submit a written request to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office with appropriate supporting information. The Office of Planning and Budget in consultation

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with the state auditor shall approve or deny each request and shall simultaneously submit a copy of such approval or denial to the requesting state agency, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office. If such a request is not made pursuant to this subsection, the appropriated funds shall not be reserved or obligated and shall lapse."
SECTION 8. Said part is further amended by repealing Code Section 45-12-95, relating to duty of Office of Planning and Budget to encourage state agencies to identify and implement cost-saving measures and to decentralize state government, in its entirety.
SECTION 9. Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state financing and investment, is amended by revising paragraph (9) of Code Section 5017-21, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(9) 'State authorities' means the following instrumentalities of the state: Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Education Authority (Schools), Georgia Education Authority (University), Georgia Highway Authority, State Road and Tollway Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Development Authority, Jekyll Island-- State Park Authority, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, North Georgia Mountains Authority, Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, Groveland Lake Development Authority, Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority, the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, the Georgia Technology Authority, and other instrumentalities of the state created by the General Assembly and authorized to issue debt and not specifically exempt from this article."
SECTION 10. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-17-31. (a) To the extent allowed by the Constitution and the stated purpose of the legislative action authorizing the incurrence of debt:
(1) Funds remaining from the issuance of a bond that do not exceed $2 million may be redirected to another purpose by a majority vote of the commission, provided that written notice of any such majority vote is given to the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office; or (2) Funds remaining from the issuance of a bond that exceed $2 million shall not be redirected, but shall be retained by the commission until the expenditure of such funds is reauthorized by legislation enacted by the General Assembly. The commission shall notify the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office any time that such remaining funds exceed $2 million. (b) Any one purpose shall not receive more than $2 million in redirected funds in any fiscal year, and funds shall not be redirected from any source to any one purpose in an amount that totals more than $2 million."

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SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish N Parsons N Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett N Pullin N Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 138, nays 28.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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Representative Welch of the 110th asked unanimous consent that HB 1112 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
Representative Welch of the 110th moved that the following Bill of the House be immediately transmitted to the Senate:
HB 1111. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, England of the 116th, Smith of the 134th, Dickey of the 140th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to remove certain provisions related to homeowner tax relief grants; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 520 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1073 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1122 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1009 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1100 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1020 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1143 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA
20.205)
Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$54,195,905,956 $14,654,216,358
$97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783 $1,514,696,029
$97,748,437 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,739,908,962 $47,852,222 $2,206,829 $52,582,058 $413,648,187 $1,802,238 $329,891,099 $4,114,655,058 $21,219,480 $21,219,480 $7,069,262,898 $3,761,628,832 $139,386,524 $513,862,678
$924,256 $2,653,460,608 $28,109,204,878
$1,431,529 $356,635,695 $1,315,447,992 $1,977,488,176 $157,165,756 $24,140,476,669 $160,559,061 $4,342,002,342 $3,766,590,935 $280,857,262

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Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$119,378,396 $175,175,749

Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

1.3. Senate Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$8,246,159 $79,952 $79,952
$8,166,207 $8,166,207

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

$1,158,687

State Funds

$1,158,687

State General Funds

$1,158,687

$12,018,394 $79,952 $79,952
$11,938,442 $11,938,442

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$20,561,709 $446,577 $446,577
$20,115,132 $20,115,132

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Total Funds

$20,561,709

Other Funds

$446,577

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$446,577

State Funds

$20,115,132

State General Funds

$20,115,132

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$19,771,860

$20,218,437

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,325)

($1,325)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$344,597

$344,597

Realize operating efficiencies and utilize existing funds

$0

$0

to support the 2021 Special Session for redistricting.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,115,132

$20,561,709

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Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$14,518,829 $163,097 $163,097
$14,355,732 $14,355,732

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$7,900,886

State Funds

$7,900,886

State General Funds

$7,900,886

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,792,145

$7,792,145

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($3,996)

($3,996)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,160)

($3,160)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce one-time funds for a lactation space. Increase funds for operations for 2021 Special Session for redistricting.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$48,795
($13,000) $80,102 $7,900,886

$48,795
($13,000) $80,102 $7,900,886

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

$1,459,571

State Funds

$1,459,571

State General Funds

$1,459,571

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$19,623

$19,623

Realize operating efficiencies and utilize existing funds

$0

$0

to support the 2021 Special Session for redistricting.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,459,571

$1,459,571

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

$5,158,372

Other Funds

$163,097

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$163,097

State Funds

$4,995,275

State General Funds

$4,995,275

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,904,463

$5,067,560

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$90,812

$90,812

Realize operating efficiencies and utilize existing funds

$0

$0

to support the 2021 Special Session for redistricting.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,995,275

$5,158,372

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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

$37,681,307 $60,000 $60,000
$37,531,307 $37,531,307
$90,000 $90,000

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance

services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher

education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit

Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct

audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations

and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the

request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports

conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit

organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims;

and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in

government.

Total Funds

$32,110,202

Other Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$60,000

State Funds

$31,960,202

State General Funds

$31,960,202

Intra-State Government Transfers

$90,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$31,100,551

$31,250,551

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$474,686

$474,686

Provide one-time funds to update information technology equipment.

$394,965

$394,965

Eliminate one-time funds for an outside consultant.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,960,202

$32,110,202

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4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$2,710,276

State Funds

$2,710,276

State General Funds

$2,710,276

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,650,499

$2,650,499

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($946)

($946)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$38,043

$38,043

Provide one-time funds to update information technology equipment.

$22,680

$22,680

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,710,276

$2,710,276

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$20,000

$20,000

Eliminate funds for the Immigration Enforcement Review Board per HB 553 (2019 Session).

($20,000)

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

State Funds

$276,600

State General Funds

$276,600

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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; 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

$2,584,229

State Funds

$2,584,229

State General Funds

$2,584,229

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,607,855

$2,607,855

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$41,147

$41,147

Provide one-time funds to update information technology equipment.

$32,355

$32,355

Eliminate funds for one appraiser position.

($97,128)

($97,128)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,584,229

$2,584,229

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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

$23,489,194

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$23,339,194

State General Funds

$23,339,194

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

$25,042,004 $150,000 $150,000
$24,892,004 $24,892,004

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for judges, effective July 1, 2020.
Increase funds for cyber security insurance. (H:Provide one-time funds for cyber security insurance and reevaluate the required funding following the implementation of a Judicial Branch cyber security insurance policy.)
Increase funds for the Cyber Security Operations Center. (H:Provide one-time funds for the Cyber Security Operations Center and reevaluate the required funding following the implementation of a Judicial Branch cyber security insurance policy.)
Provide funds for one system analyst position. (H:Provide funds for one IT system analyst position.)
Provide funds for a shared human resources manager position. (H:No)
Provide funds for the Court of Appeals portion of a shared payroll coordinator position. (H:No)
Increase funds to continue development of case management system. (H:Provide one-time funds to continue development of case management system.)
Increase funds for additional software maintenance costs.
Increase funds for additional rental expenses to relocate to new Judicial Building.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $22,304,557
($2,085) $394,909 $75,000
$55,000
$122,221 $0 $0
$148,200 $9,300
$232,092 $23,339,194

Total Funds $22,454,557
($2,085) $394,909 $75,000
$55,000
$122,221 $0 $0
$148,200 $9,300
$232,092 $23,489,194

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

5.2. Georgia State-wide Business Court

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business

court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

Total Funds

$1,552,810

State Funds

$1,552,810

State General Funds

$1,552,810

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds to establish the State-wide Business Court.

$1,245,296

$1,245,296

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Increase funds for annual operating costs for new Statewide Business Court.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$307,514 $1,552,810

$307,514 $1,552,810

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Section 6: Judicial Council Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$21,387,394 $1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,696,311 $1,307,406 $1,388,905 $17,063,716 $17,063,716

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

$749,865

State Funds

$749,865

State General Funds

$749,865

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$742,070

$742,070

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($140)

($140)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$7,935

$7,935

Amount appropriated in this Act

$749,865

$749,865

6.2. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's courtconnected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

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Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds

$354,203 $354,203 $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

$1,576,119

Other Funds

$953,203

Agency Funds

$953,203

State Funds

$622,916

State General Funds

$622,916

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$609,943

$1,563,146

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$12,973

$12,973

Amount appropriated in this Act

$622,916

$1,576,119

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

Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to

support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$16,846,982

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

$13,830,710

State General Funds

$13,830,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,592,081

$16,608,353

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Increase funds for grants for legal services for Kinship Care Families. Increase funds for one business analyst position. (H:Yes; Utilize existing funds for one caseload analyst position.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,311) $115,940
$125,000 $0
$13,830,710

($2,311) $115,940
$125,000 $0
$16,846,982

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

$1,060,225

State Funds

$1,060,225

State General Funds

$1,060,225

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$826,943

$826,943

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($46)

($46)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$10,337

$10,337

Increase funds for two staff attorney positions.

$165,860

$165,860

Increase funds for investigations contracts.

$35,946

$35,946

Increase funds for real estate rental.

$15,000

$15,000

Increase funds for operating expenses.

$6,185

$6,185

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,060,225

$1,060,225

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

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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.

Total Funds

$2,132,799

Other Funds

$67,486

Agency Funds

$67,486

State Funds

$2,065,313

State General Funds

$2,065,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,035,828

$2,103,314

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$29,485

$29,485

Provide funds for a Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative statewide coordinator position. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,065,313

$2,132,799

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

$7,129,546

State Funds

$7,129,546

State General Funds

$7,129,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,974,220

$6,974,220

Provide funds for accountability court salary supplements for juvenile court judges to reflect appropriate compensation rates.

$214,000

$214,000

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 9.13% to 8.38%.

($58,674)

($58,674)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,129,546

$7,129,546

$9,262,345 $67,486 $67,486
$9,194,859 $9,194,859

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,236,755 $88,215,115 $88,215,115 $2,021,640 $2,021,640

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

$82,590,731

State Funds

$80,569,091

State General Funds

$80,569,091

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,021,640

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,021,640

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$77,226,694

$79,248,334

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($3,355)

($3,355)

Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for District Attorneys, effective July 1, 2020.

$1,451,076

$1,451,076

Increase funds to provide for recruitment and retention for assistant district attorneys.

$1,028,536

$1,028,536

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Provide funds for 12 additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts in the following Judicial Circuits: Appalachian, Atlanta, Bell-Forsyth, Chattahoochee, Cherokee, Douglas, Eastern, Griffin, Gwinnett, Northern, Pataula, and Rockdale. (H:Provide funds for six additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts in the following Judicial Circuits: Appalachian, Chattahoochee, Douglas, Eastern, Northern, and Pataula.)
Increase funds to annualize support costs for new judgeships in the Griffin and Gwinnett Judicial Circuits, effective January 1, 2020.
Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.
Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.
Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$613,023
$99,862 $51,085 $51,085 $51,085 $80,569,091

$613,023
$99,862 $51,085 $51,085 $51,085 $82,590,731

8.3. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District

Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

Total Funds

$7,460,444

State Funds

$7,460,444

State General Funds

$7,460,444

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,374,543

$7,374,543

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($124)

($124)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$86,025

$86,025

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,460,444

$7,460,444

Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$78,741,904 $137,170 $137,170
$78,604,734 $78,604,734

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9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council

of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior

Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy

development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

Total Funds

$1,932,140

Other Funds

$120,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$120,000

State Funds

$1,812,140

State General Funds

$1,812,140

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,622,928

$1,742,928

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$28,579

$28,579

Provide funds for one systems engineer position.

$121,413

$121,413

Provide funds for additional security software and software licensing.

$24,220

$24,220

Provide funds to conduct security audits.

$10,000

$10,000

Provide funds to conduct training for information technology and security personnel.

$5,000

$5,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,812,140

$1,932,140

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

$3,060,300

Other Funds

$17,170

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,170

State Funds

$3,043,130

State General Funds

$3,043,130

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,993,301

$3,010,471

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$49,829

$49,829

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,043,130

$3,060,300

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9.3. Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior

Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive,

constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding

title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be

allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Total Funds

$73,749,464

State Funds

$73,749,464

State General Funds

$73,749,464

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$71,293,305

$71,293,305

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($232)

($232)

Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for judges, effective July 1, 2020.

$1,306,003

$1,306,003

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 9.13% to 8.38%.

($218,360)

($218,360)

Increase funds to annualize the cost of one new judgeship in the Griffin Circuit created in accordance with HB 28.

$196,830

$196,830

Increase funds to annualize the cost of one new judgeship in the Gwinnett Circuit created in accordance with HB 21.

$196,830

$196,830

Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Circuit effective on July 1, 2020. (H:Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Circuit effective on January 1, 2021.)

$200,104

$200,104

Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Flint Circuit effective on July 1, 2020. (H:Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Flint Circuit effective on January 1, 2021.)

$200,104

$200,104

Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Cobb Circuit effective on July 1, 2020. (H:Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Cobb Circuit effective on January 1, 2021.)

$200,104

$200,104

Provide funds for 10 law clerk positions. (H:Provide funds for five staff attorney positions.)

$347,460

$347,460

Increase funds for security protection software.

$13,060

$13,060

Provide funds for information technology security awareness training.

$14,256

$14,256

Amount appropriated in this Act

$73,749,464

$73,749,464

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$17,395,821 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $15,535,998 $15,535,998

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

$17,395,821

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$15,535,998

State General Funds

$15,535,998

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,985,899

$16,845,722

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,775)

($3,775)

Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for justices, effective July 1, 2020.

$260,366

$260,366

Provide funds to annualize leases for nine copiers in the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

$36,420

$36,420

Increase funds for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services.

$9,250

$9,250

Increase funds for web application firewalls.

$10,230

$10,230

Increase funds for research fees.

$6,000

$6,000

Increase funds for per diem and mileage for an additional judge who resides 50 miles or more from Atlanta in accordance with HB 5.

$10,591

$10,591

Provide funds for one cyber and network security analyst position.

$95,698

$95,698

Increase funds for one human resource and personnel

$0

$0

manager position. (H:No)

Increase funds for one payroll coordinator position. (H:No)

$0

$0

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Increase funds for additional rental expenses to relocate to the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. Increase funds for population based membership dues for the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$118,751 $6,568
$15,535,998

$118,751 $6,568
$17,395,821

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

$29,236,748 $560,036 $560,036
$7,211,303 $7,211,303 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

11.1. Administration (SAO)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,214,802

State Funds

$301,430

State General Funds

$301,430

Intra-State Government Transfers

$913,372

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$913,372

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$347,259

$1,260,631

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$292

$292

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,084)

($1,084)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$3,030

$3,030

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect the elimination of shared consulting services.

($48,067)

($48,067)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$301,430

$1,214,802

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $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

$2,631,974

Other Funds

$560,036

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$560,036

State Funds

$800,432

State General Funds

$800,432

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,271,506

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,271,506

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$866,130

$2,697,672

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($5,771)

($5,771)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$5,939

$5,939

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant accounts receivable position.)

($65,866)

($65,866)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$800,432

$2,631,974

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

$2,667,395

State Funds

$2,532,638

State General Funds

$2,532,638

Intra-State Government Transfers

$134,757

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$134,757

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,637,620

$2,772,377

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Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for one position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one position.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($14,746) $45,086
($135,322) $2,532,638

($14,746) $45,086
($135,322) $2,667,395

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

$2,640,586

State Funds

$2,640,586

State General Funds

$2,640,586

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,349,687

$2,349,687

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,886)

($2,886)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$30,678

$30,678

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the realignment of duties. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect the elimination of third-party information technology support.

($68,013)

($68,013)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position.)

($49,689)

($49,689)

Provide funds for two auditors, one administrative financial assistant, and one training position.

$380,809

$380,809

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,640,586

$2,640,586

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

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public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and

investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions

when warranted.

Total Funds

$772,217

State Funds

$772,217

State General Funds

$772,217

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$815,064

$815,064

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,448)

($3,448)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$9,505

$9,505

Reduce funds for contractual services to align the number of annual audits performed by third-party support.

($48,904)

($48,904)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$772,217

$772,217

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Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments
The Department is authorized to assess 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.

$228,580,897 $38,636,456 $26,215,615 $12,420,841 $3,550,880 $3,550,880 $186,393,561 $11,217,812 $175,175,749

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

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$39,506

$39,506

Eliminate funds and adjust filing fees to cover the costs

$0

$0

of certificate of need appeal hearings generated by

appellant parties. (H:No; Maintain funding to allow for independent hearings per O.C.G.A. 31-6-44.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,506

$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

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 workrelated claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in

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administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers

Compensation Program.

Total Funds

$177,929,501

Other Funds

$2,323,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,323,752

State Funds

$430,000

State General Funds

$430,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$175,175,749

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$175,175,749

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$430,000

$168,929,501

Increase billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses.

$0

$5,000,000

Increase billings for liability insurance premiums to reflect claims expenses.

$0

$4,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$430,000

$177,929,501

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.

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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

$6,088,861

Other Funds

$3,007,487

Agency Funds

$3,007,487

State Funds

$3,081,374

State General Funds

$3,081,374

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,288,552

$6,296,039

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,080)

($2,080)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$64,025

$64,025

Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant case management position and one vacant executive assistant position.)

($132,745)

($132,745)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect consolidated caseload.

($136,378)

($136,378)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,081,374

$6,088,861

12.9. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies

for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor

agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local

entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service;

and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529

Plan.

Total Funds

$8,648,762

Other Funds

$8,648,762

Agency Funds

$8,648,762

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12.10. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's

use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of

information technology services.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the state share

$0

$0

of the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee

for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services contract

management. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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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

$61,776,463 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $50,399,617 $50,399,617

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

$3,422,387

State Funds

$3,422,387

State General Funds

$3,422,387

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($23,631)

($23,631)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$48,006

$48,006

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($216,894)

($216,894)

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Transfer funds to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for diagnostic testing and disease surveillance. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,422,387

$0 $3,422,387

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

$37,854,983

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

State Funds

$28,183,838

State General Funds

$28,183,838

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$27,212,706

$36,883,851

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,088)

($2,088)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($6,752)

($6,752)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$432,867

$432,867

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs and the elimination of fleet management software.

($72,400)

($72,400)

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Reduce funds for 13 vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H:Maintain funding for two animal industries inspectors and five food safety inspectors and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate funding for one vacant fuel inspector, one vacant laboratory analyst, one vacant health laboratory manager, one vacant chemical and material analyst, one vacant IT administrator, one vacant animal industries administrator and part-time assistance.)
Realize savings from one-time funds for vehicle purchases to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. (H:No)
Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for inspectors to address the 17% turnover rate.
Provide funds for the development of the Georgia Hemp Program per HB 213 (2019 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($460,552)
$0 $580,057 $500,000 $28,183,838

($460,552)
$0 $580,057 $500,000 $37,854,983

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$6,726,677

Federal Funds and Grants

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$850,000

State Funds

$5,876,677

State General Funds

$5,876,677

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,955,230

$6,805,230

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($1,415)

($1,415)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,450)

($1,450)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$97,480

$97,480

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs.

($6,300)

($6,300)

Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funds to reflect governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant IT administrative position, one vacant human resources consultant, and part-time assistance.)

($153,109)

($153,109)

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Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($13,759) $5,876,677

($13,759) $6,726,677

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

$7,633,897

Other Funds

$855,701

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$855,701

State Funds

$6,778,196

State General Funds

$6,778,196

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,375,022

$8,230,723

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,167)

($1,167)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($828)

($828)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$58,098

$58,098

Reduce funds for five positions and part-time assistance. (H:Maintain funding for one international trade representative and one business support specialist and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate funding for one vacant expansion and growth director, one vacant domestic sales coordinator, one vacant market operations specialist, and part-time assistance.)

($310,209)

($310,209)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect reduced marketing, auditing, call center services, and website development. (H:Maintain funds for Georgia Grown marketing, Georgia Grown website development, and farmers market maintenance and reduce funds for auditing and call center.)

($348,000)

($348,000)

Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for inspectors to address the 17% turnover rate.

$18,607

$18,607

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses.

($7,028)

($7,028)

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Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect reduced service costs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($6,299) $6,778,196

($6,299) $7,633,897

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

$2,906,361

State Funds

$2,906,361

State General Funds

$2,906,361

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,211,399

$3,211,399

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$82,304

$82,304

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:Maintain funding for emergency equipment building finishes and reduce funds for regular operating expenses.)

($87,342)

($87,342)

Eliminate one-time funds for emergency equipment storage at the Georgia Poultry Laboratory.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,906,361

$2,906,361

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

$1,096,442

State Funds

$1,096,442

State General Funds

$1,096,442

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,000,061

$1,000,061

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($283)

($283)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$156,668
($60,004) $1,096,442

$156,668
($60,004) $1,096,442

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 by administering

the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide

assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures in order to comply with

the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to

landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and

sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$2,135,716

State Funds

$2,135,716

State General Funds

$2,135,716

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,180,235

$2,180,235

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,330)

($2,330)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($2,065)

($2,065)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$24,609

$24,609

Reduce funds for contractual services with the Department of Agriculture for administrative services and for soil and water conservation districts.

($41,210)

($41,210)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant IT specialist.)

($68,832)

($68,832)

Reduce funds based on actual salary. (H:Reduce funds based on actual salary for one erosion and sediment control plan reviewer position.)

($2,626)

($2,626)

Adjust funds based on restructure of Watershed Dam staffing.

($2,840)

($2,840)

Provide funds for one erosion and sediment control plan reviewer position.

$50,775

$50,775

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,135,716

$2,135,716

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Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$12,944,162 $12,944,162 $12,944,162

14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$2,593,674

State Funds

$2,593,674

State General Funds

$2,593,674

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,869,759

$2,869,759

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$2,256

$2,256

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,674)

($1,674)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$41,277

$41,277

Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant chief information officer position and part-time assistance.)

($152,618)

($152,618)

Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.

($14,484)

($14,484)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($8,583)

($8,583)

Increase funds for real estate rentals.

$3,500

$3,500

Transfer funds for personal services to Financial Institution Supervision program to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position.

($145,759)

($145,759)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,593,674

$2,593,674

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.

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Total Funds

$7,989,029

State Funds

$7,989,029

State General Funds

$7,989,029

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,219,778

$8,219,778

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($5,006)

($5,006)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$123,587

$123,587

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($16,265)

($16,265)

Reduce funds for five vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate five vacant financial examiner positions.)

($298,247)

($298,247)

Reduce funds for real estate to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

($57,704)

($57,704)

Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.

($90,971)

($90,971)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

($31,902)

($31,902)

Transfer funds for personal services from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program.

$145,759

$145,759

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,989,029

$7,989,029

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

$2,361,459

State Funds

$2,361,459

State General Funds

$2,361,459

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,354,771

$2,354,771

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,489)

($1,489)

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Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No) Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.
Transfer the Industrial Loan program from Office of Commissioner of Insurance to consolidate and streamline financial institution supervision. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$35,087
($360) ($26,550)
$0
$2,361,459

$0
$35,087
($360) ($26,550)
$0
$2,361,459

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,414,040,500 $149,228,648 $14,163,709 $29,923,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $5,081,397 $25,771,962 $23,202,036 $2,569,926
$1,236,620,180 $1,226,365,042
$10,255,138 $2,419,710 $2,419,710

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of

programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other

drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive

gambling.

Total Funds

$96,071,912

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

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $12,096,720
(CFDA 93.558)

Other Funds

$434,903

Agency Funds

$434,903

State Funds

$51,382,778

State General Funds

$51,382,778

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$54,778,558

$99,467,692

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,353)

($1,353)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$21,553

$21,553

Maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases. (H:Increase funds to provide a 25% increase in residential treatment capacity for addictive diseases.)

($3,415,980)

($3,415,980)

Utilize $50,000 in existing funds to maintain funding

$0

$0

for the treatment, prevention, and recovery support

services for pregnant and postpartum women living

with substance use disorder. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,382,778

$96,071,912

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

$443,566,703

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

$22,660,000

Agency Funds

$22,660,000

State Funds

$370,588,979

State General Funds

$360,333,841

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $358,969,616 amended

$431,947,340

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Eliminate one-time funds for permanent supported housing for individuals with developmental disabilities in Forsyth County.
Increase funds to annualize the cost of 125 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
Eliminate one-time funds for Georgia Options.
Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Program (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.
Reduce funds for intensive family support services. (H:Maintain $500,000 for family support services.)
Reduce funds for assistive technology assessments and research.
Reduce funds for personal services. (H:Maintain one filled behavioral health counselor, one filled community habitation worker, two filled social workers and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate eight vacant positions: two social workers, two behavioral health counselors, one health aide, one program manager, one residential director, and one seizure coordinator.)
Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for forensic and health service technicians, community service workers, and certified nursing assistants to address the 48% turnover rate.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$82,603 ($69,143)
$0 $3,473,765
($50,000) $2,749,798
($100,000) $2,127,829 ($500,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,136,555)
$5,599,600
$441,466
$370,588,979

$82,603 ($69,143)
$0 $3,473,765
($50,000) $2,749,798
($100,000) $2,127,829 ($500,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,136,555)
$5,599,600
$441,466
$443,566,703

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

$110,001,479

Other Funds

$26,500

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$109,974,979

State General Funds

$109,974,979

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $101,661,469 amended

$101,687,969

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($97,148)

($97,148)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$1,623,832

$1,623,832

Provide funds for the 40-bed forensic unit at West Central Regional Hospital in Columbus to begin October 2020.

$6,637,388

$6,637,388

Reduce funds for personal services. (H:Maintain one filled social worker and one filled administrative assistant and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 12 vacant positions: five activity therapists, two administrative assistants, one behavioral health counselor, one client support worker, one health aide, one health care program consultant, and one psychologist.)

($1,310,637)

($1,310,637)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($19,496)

($19,496)

Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for forensic and health service technicians, community service workers, and certified nursing assistants to address the 48% turnover rate.

$1,479,571

$1,479,571

Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,974,979

$110,001,479

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

$460,760,009

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

$447,810,961

State General Funds

$447,810,961

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $442,635,278 amended

$455,584,326

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$120,711

$120,711

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($104,328)

($104,328)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$5,865,411

$5,865,411

Reduce funds for personal services. (H:Reduce funds and reflect the governor's intent to eliminate nine vacant positions: three health aides, two behavioral health counselors, two administrative assistants, one personnel services worker, and one program director.)

($994,376)

($994,376)

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

$461,019

$461,019

Reduce funds for provider support and training. (H:Provide $287,209 to create a plan to increase utilization of provider support and training to develop the state's behavioral health workforce and reduce other operating funds.)

($932,384)

($932,384)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($14,397)

($14,397)

Reduce funds for supported employment services to reflect utilization rates.

($2,452,885)

($2,452,885)

Reduce funds for behavioral health services. (H:No;

$0

$0

Maintain funds for behavioral health core services.)

Annualize funds for statewide crisis bed infrastructure and capacity to maintain 95 beds.

$2,553,087

$2,553,087

Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for forensic and health service technicians, community service workers, and certified nursing assistants to address the 48% turnover rate.

$673,825

$673,825

Amount appropriated in this Act

$447,810,961

$460,760,009

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

$11,239,006

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

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State Funds

$3,310,857

State General Funds

$3,310,857

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,309,176

$11,237,325

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($224)

($224)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$1,905

$1,905

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,310,857

$11,239,006

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

$18,166,875

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,251,006

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,251,006

State Funds

$14,915,869

State General Funds

$14,915,869

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,205,244

$18,793,936

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($2,867)

($2,867)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$51,178

$51,178

Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid eligible services. (H:Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaideligible services and maintain $750,000 for the Marcus Autism Center.)

($337,686)

($675,372)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,915,869

$18,166,875

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

$6,642,477

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

State Funds

$6,642,477

State General Funds

$6,642,477

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,571,099

$6,571,099

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($7,646)

($7,646)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$79,024

$79,024

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,642,477

$6,642,477

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

$70,873,439

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

$60,463,924

State General Funds

$60,463,924

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$71,537,730

$81,947,245

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,824)

($1,824)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$35,207

$35,207

Reduce funds for community innovation programs.

($456,174)

($456,174)

Reduce funds for System of Care to reflect projected expenditures.

($1,395,841)

($1,395,841)

Reflect savings from a shift to fee-for-service reimbursements of high fidelity wraparound services.

($542,255)

($542,255)

Reduce funds for enhanced staffing at crisis stabilization units to reflect projected expenditures.

($1,974,566)

($1,974,566)

Reduce funds for supported employment and education services.

($3,542,709)

($3,542,709)

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Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation. (H:Maintain funding for two previously identified crisis respite homes in Bibb and Clayton counties.)
Eliminate one-time funds for crisis and telehealth services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,961,644)
($234,000) $60,463,924

($2,961,644)
($234,000) $70,873,439

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

$46,366,522

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

$37,065,776

State General Funds

$37,065,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$38,825,569

$48,126,315

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($7,560)

($7,560)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($45,947)

($45,947)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$479,874

$479,874

Reduce funds for personal services. (H:Maintain two filled behavioral health counselors and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 16 vacant positions: eight health aides, one psychiatrist, one psychologist, one registered nurse, one client support worker, one medical records technician, one nursing manager, one personnel services worker, and one warehouse clerk.)

($2,186,160)

($2,186,160)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,065,776

$46,366,522

15.10. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$135,786,197

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Other Funds

$1,453,331

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$131,913,156

State General Funds

$131,913,156

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $134,819,634 amended

$138,692,675

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($109,336)

($109,336)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($139,099)

($139,099)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$1,772,147

$1,772,147

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($847,616)

($847,616)

Reduce funds for personal services. (H:Maintain four filled general trade technicians, two filled information technology specialists, two filled compliance specialists, two filled administrative assistants, two filled business support specialists, one filled personnel services worker, and one filled advocate position and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 45 vacant positions: 13 housekeepers, 12 food service workers, eight administrative support specialists, three compliance specialists, one general trade technician, one business support analyst, one personnel services worker, two warehouse clerks, two facilities maintenance engineers, one budget analyst, and one human resources technician.)

($3,994,966)

($3,994,966)

Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for food service workers and housekeepers to address the 80% turnover rate.

$412,392

$412,392

Amount appropriated in this Act

$131,913,156

$135,786,197

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

$11,043,627

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$9,996,415

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State Funds

$1,047,212

State General Funds

$1,047,212

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,027,280

$11,023,695

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($306)

($306)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$20,238

$20,238

Redirect $130,000 in one-time funds for curriculum

$0

$0

development to fund additional prevention services.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,047,212

$11,043,627

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

$2,590,903

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,019,042

State Funds

$571,861

State General Funds

$571,861

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$579,690

$2,598,732

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$12,952

$12,952

Eliminate funds for an agricultural careers summer camp for youth with disabilities provided for in FY 2020. (H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing other funds for the Inclusive PostSecondary Education (IPSE) program.

($20,781)

($20,781)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$571,861

$2,590,903

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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

$931,351

State Funds

$931,351

State General Funds

$931,351

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 31) as amended

$890,248

$890,248

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$14,445

$14,445

Reduce funds for personal services.

($53,415)

($53,415)

Transfer funds for two analyst positions from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). (H:Transfer funds for one analyst position from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).)

$80,073

$80,073

Amount appropriated in this Act

$931,351

$931,351

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$255,075,836 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,948,980
$150,000 $14,798,980 $71,045,032 $71,045,032

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

$501,958

Other Funds

$232,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$232,353

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State Funds

$269,605

State General Funds

$269,605

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$262,438

$494,791

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$7,167

$7,167

Transfer other funds to the Office of the Commissioner

$0

$0

of Insurance's Fire Safety program to consolidate and

streamline industrialized and manufactured building

inspections. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$269,605

$501,958

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

$3,566,350

State Funds

$3,566,350

State General Funds

$3,566,350

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,797,135

$3,797,135

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$24,401

$24,401

Reduce funds for contractual services for regional commission services.

($140,186)

($140,186)

Eliminate funds for regional commission performance audits.

($90,000)

($90,000)

Transfer contract for environmental projects to the Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Trust Fund program to align key activities.

($175,000)

($175,000)

Provide $150,000 for the Atlanta Regional Commission.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,566,350

$3,566,350

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

16.3. Departmental Administration (DCA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$7,323,543

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

$1,415,108

State General Funds

$1,415,108

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,427,161

$7,335,596

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($1,356)

($1,356)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,303)

($3,303)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$7,606

$7,606

Eliminate funds for the Georgia Advocacy Office to

$0

$0

recognize duplicative services offered by the Office of

Disability Services Ombudsman. (H:No)

Reduce funds for Georgia Commission on the Holocaust administration. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)

($15,000)

($15,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,415,108

$7,323,543

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and

loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic

development among local governments, development authorities, and private

entities.

Total Funds

$49,731,705

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

$1,595,905

State General Funds

$1,595,905

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Eliminate funds for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. (H:Reflect funding in the OneGeorgia Authority.) Eliminate funds for the Americorps contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,177,063
$0
$30,630
($130,000)
($481,788) $1,595,905

Total Funds $50,312,863
$0
$30,630
($130,000)
($481,788) $49,731,705

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

$1,480,690

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

$1,139,938

State General Funds

$1,139,938

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Realize savings from one-time funds for vehicle purchases to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,121,704
$18,234
$0
$1,139,938

Total Funds $1,462,456
$18,234
$0
$1,480,690

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental

housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal

and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, 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

$412,921

Other Funds

$50,000

Agency Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$362,921

State General Funds

$362,921

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$421,363

$471,363

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$6,312

$6,312

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties. (H:Reduce funds to reflect governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant administrative position and the realignment of duties.)

($64,754)

($64,754)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$362,921

$412,921

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

$6,565,344

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

$3,062,892

State General Funds

$3,062,892

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,162,892

$6,665,344

Reduce funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council to reflect projected need.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,062,892

$6,565,344

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

$3,436,278

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,001,592

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,001,592

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$2,334,686

State General Funds

$2,334,686

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,721,434

$3,821,434

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$22,845

$22,845

Reduce funds for the Athens Design Studio to reflect

$0

$0

the discontinuation of design services. (H:No)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Eliminate funds for Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative. (H:Transfer responsibility of the Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative to the Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Trust Fund to align key activities.)
Eliminate one-time funds for the initial mapping phase of the Georgia Broadband Deployment initiative per SB 402 (2018 Session).
Reduce one-time funds for the Cobb County Support Center due to the discontinuation of federal support.
Eliminate one-time funds for the Clayton County Food Pantry.
Eliminate one-time funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Eliminate one-time funds for the Overcomers House food program.
Transfer funds from the Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation program to streamline historic site preservation and the administration of tax credit initiatives.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($300,000)
($2,000,000) ($75,000) ($25,000) ($25,000) ($25,000)
$1,040,407
$2,334,686

($300,000)
($2,000,000) ($75,000) ($25,000) ($25,000) ($25,000)
$2,041,999
$3,436,278

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

$18,062,667

Other Funds

$476,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$476,088

State Funds

$17,586,579

State General Funds

$17,586,579

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$18,553,462

$19,029,550

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$11,117

$11,117

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate funds for personal services to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance.)

($28,000)

($28,000)

Eliminate one-time funds for the Savannah Logistics and Technology Corridor and leverage existing resources at the Center of Innovation for Logistics at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

($400,000)

($400,000)

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Eliminate one-time funds for marketing of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor) Reduce funds.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($50,000)
($500,000) $17,586,579

($50,000)
($500,000) $18,062,667

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$334,226

$354,226

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,656)

($2,656)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$6,383

$6,383

Transfer the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to leverage operational efficiencies and eliminate duplicative services with Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education. (H:Transfer and reflect as an attached agency to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.)

($337,953)

($357,953)

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained by

$0

$0

transferring the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

to the Board of Regents of the University System of

Georgia. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

16.13. Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds

for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

Total Funds

$18,372,102

State Funds

$18,372,102

State General Funds

$18,372,102

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

Transfer funds from Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority for Xpress operations.

$15,884,980

$15,884,980

Examine Xpress fare recovery ratios. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,372,102

$18,372,102

16.14. 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

$1,008,480

State Funds

$1,008,480

State General Funds

$1,008,480

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$843,495

$843,495

Reduce funds for contractual services. (H:Increase funds for contractual services.)

$286,427

$286,427

Eliminate funds for Resource Conservation and Development Districts. (H:Reduce funds for Resource Conservation and Development Districts.)

($103,400)

($103,400)

Eliminate funds for Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. (H:Reduce funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. )

($94,000)

($94,000)

Eliminate funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association. (H:Reduce funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association.)

($199,042)

($199,042)

Provide one-time funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to complete the state's five-year water plan update.

$275,000

$275,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,008,480

$1,008,480

16.15. 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

$330,466

State Funds

$330,466

State General Funds

$330,466

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $12,809,285
$3,406,161 ($15,884,980)
$0
$330,466

Total Funds $12,809,285
$3,406,161 ($15,884,980)
$0
$330,466

16.16. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$20,145,521

Other Funds

$145,521

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,521

State Funds

$20,000,000

State General Funds

$20,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$23,675,000

$23,820,521

Reduce funds for special purpose grants.

($3,675,000)

($3,675,000)

Utilize existing funds ($220,000) for the Appalachian

$0

$0

Regional Commission Assessment. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,000,000

$20,145,521

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

$16,173,084,989 $8,070,161,632 $7,629,870,044 $413,648,187 $26,643,401 $222,272,597 $77,971,304 $139,386,524 $4,914,769 $3,833,202,563 $356,635,695 $157,165,756 $3,183,248,832 $136,152,280

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Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$4,047,448,197 $3,766,590,935
$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

$412,576,892

Federal Funds and Grants

$309,084,179

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$261,850,493

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$29,454,740

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,778,946

Other Funds

$4,614,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,614,769

State Funds

$77,566,359

State General Funds

$77,566,359

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,311,585

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$75,807,666

$423,535,026

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($787)

($787)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3,460)

($3,460)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($87,775)

($87,775)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$339,352

$339,352

Transfer funds from the Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid program for enrollment-based growth. (H:Transfer funds from the Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid program to the Departmental Administration Program to reflect an increase in contract expenses for the Medicaid Management Information System.)

$3,730,520

$7,461,040

Transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group to the Department of Human Services (DHS) effective November 1, 2019.

($3,711,633)

($14,802,500)

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced

$3,354,747

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from

88.61% to 76.92%.

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($476,614) ($1,385,657) $77,566,359

($953,228) ($2,910,776) $412,576,892

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

$803,209

State Funds

$803,209

State General Funds

$803,209

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$843,594

$843,594

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,084)

($1,084)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$11,315

$11,315

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($50,616)

($50,616)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$803,209

$803,209

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

$742,558

State Funds

$742,558

State General Funds

$742,558

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$778,703

$778,703

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,107)

($1,107)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,684
($46,722) $742,558

$11,684
($46,722) $742,558

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

$21,152,972

Federal Funds and Grants

$588,838

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

State Funds

$20,564,134

State General Funds

$20,564,134

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,696,148

$14,284,986

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$17,986

$17,986

Reduce one-time funds for the Rural Health Systems

$0

$0

Innovation Center. (H:No; Maintain funding for the

center at the current level.)

Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers.

($500,000)

($500,000)

Increase funds for two Federally Qualified Health Center start-up grants including $250,000 for a primary care center in Wayne County and $250,000 for a school-based primary care center in Irwin County.

$500,000

$500,000

Eliminate one-time funds for a grant program for hospitals in counties with population less than 35,000 for CMS-required upgrades to emergency rooms.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Provide funds for charity clinics.

$100,000

$100,000

Increase funds available for Rural Hospital Stabilization Grants from $3 million to $10 million.

$7,000,000

$7,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,564,134

$21,152,972

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

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Total Funds

$26,267,686

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,062,902

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,158,249

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,904,653

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$14,104,784

State General Funds

$14,104,784

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,619,389

$25,667,641

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,014)

($1,014)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$191,259

$191,259

Increase funds for four surveyor positions and operating expenses to support the annual onsite inspection of nursing homes, personal care homes, and other living arrangements monitored by the department.

$295,150

$409,800

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,104,784

$26,267,686

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

$6,344,931,112

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,993,937,346

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,991,150,132

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$2,021,362,146

Hospital Provider Payment

$36,357,697

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$157,165,756

State General Funds

$1,821,646,887

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

Intra-State Government Transfers

$267,288,632

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$267,288,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $1,878,972,542 amended

$5,966,981,175

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$101,501,531

$308,515,292

Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

$18,898,667

$57,442,757

Increase funds for Medicare Part D Clawback payment. $5,229,225

$5,229,225

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal

$14,535,265

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30%

to 67.03%.

Increase funds for additional residents in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to support hospitals with graduate medical education programs.

$1,585,316

$4,818,590

Replace $160,662 in nursing home provider fee funds

$0

$0

with state general funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Replace $2,042,672 in state general funds with hospital

$0

$0

provider payment funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds to expand the Quality Incentives program for nursing centers.

$450,000

$1,367,781

Increase funds for a 3% increase in Medicaid ventilator reimbursement rates.

$189,600

$576,292

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,021,362,146 $6,344,931,112

17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$4,674,402,193

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,113,218,951

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,113,218,951

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,535,438,079

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Hospital Provider Payment

$320,277,998

State General Funds

$1,085,199,607

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$129,960,474

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $1,473,966,238 amended

$4,559,301,468

Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

($21,999,941)

($66,869,122)

Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program for enrollment-based growth. (H:Transfer funds from the Medicaid- Low-Income program to the Departmental Administration program to reflect an increase in contract expenses for the Medicaid Management Information System.)

($3,730,520)

($11,338,967)

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal

$1,900,057

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30%

to 67.03%.

Increase funds for additional residents in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to support hospitals with graduate medical education programs.

$1,350,454

$4,104,724

Provide funds for the Health Insurer Provider Fee (HIF).

$38,876,700

$118,166,263

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced

$21,653,919

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from

88.61% to 76.92%.

Replace $17,994,069 in state general funds with hospital provider payment funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Replace $10,399,083 in state general funds with tobacco settlement funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds to provide six months of postpartum Medicaid coverage to mothers effective July 1, 2020.

$19,684,703

$59,704,892

Increase funds to provide lactation care and services as defined in O.C.G.A. 43-22A-3(5).

$250,000

$758,265

Increase funds to provide a 1% reimbursement rate increase for 108 primary care codes.

$2,371,494

$7,192,884

Provide funds to increase reimbursement for silver diamine fluoride effective January 1, 2021.

$1,114,975

$3,381,786

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,535,438,079 $4,674,402,193

17.9. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$456,218,845

Federal Funds and Grants

$384,193,447

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$384,193,447

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State Funds

$71,873,615

State General Funds

$71,873,615

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$27,198,633

$424,738,096

Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.

$6,346,519

$31,480,749

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced

$38,328,463

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from

88.61% to 76.92%.

Utilize existing funds to increase reimbursement for

$0

$0

silver diamine fluoride effective January 1, 2021.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$71,873,615

$456,218,845

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

$3,745,279,350

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,745,279,350

Health Insurance Payments

$3,745,279,350

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$0 $3,745,279,350

Redirect $14,000,000 in existing technology contracts

$0

$0

to statewide prevention and well-being activities.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,745,279,350

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.11. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$1,116,330

State Funds

$1,116,330

State General Funds

$1,116,330

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,201,646

$1,201,646

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments,

$14,684

$14,684

employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2020.

Reduce funds for personal services.

($80,000)

($80,000)

Reduce funds for telecommunications.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Board

Administration per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes)

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,116,330

$1,116,330

17.12. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$24,658,024

State Funds

$24,658,024

State General Funds

$24,658,024

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$21,765,957

$21,765,957

Increase funds for 133 new residency slots in primary care medicine. (H:Increase funds for 185 new residency slots in primary care medicine.)

$2,558,058

$2,558,058

Provide funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

$168,612

$168,612

Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track Program at

$0

$0

Memorial Health. (H:No)

Reduce funds for the statewide residency recruitment fair to reflect utilization rates.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical

Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.

($14,603)

($14,603)

Reduce funds for fellowships at Augusta University.

$0

$0

(H:No; Maintain funds and allow Augusta University

to strategically prioritize fellowships to recruit, retain,

and/or align to statewide campus partnering health

systems' needs.)

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Reduce funds for the start-up grant for the South Georgia Medical Center residency program provided for in FY 2020.
Reduce funds for Augusta University for the Rural Surgery Initiative provided for in FY 2020. (H:No)
Reduce funds for Augusta University for child and adolescent psychiatry slots provided for in FY 2020. (H:No)
Reduce funds for Augusta University for the three-year primary care residency track for physicians provided for in FY 2020. (H:No)
Provide funds to match federal funds for the start-up of a rural psychiatry residency program at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($30,000) $0 $0 $0
$250,000 $24,658,024

($30,000) $0 $0 $0
$250,000 $24,658,024

17.13. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$24,881,103

State Funds

$24,881,103

State General Funds

$24,881,103

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$24,039,911

$24,039,911

Increase funds for operations at Mercer University School of Medicine's four-year medical school campus in Columbus.

$841,192

$841,192

Reduce funds for the Mercer School of Medicine Operating Grant. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of

Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes)

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,881,103

$24,881,103

17.14. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$28,931,713

State Funds

$28,931,713

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State General Funds

$28,931,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$28,931,713

$28,931,713

Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine

$0

$0

Operating Grant. (H:No)

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of

Medicine Grant per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes)

(H:Yes.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,931,713

$28,931,713

17.15. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$2,277,586

State Funds

$2,277,586

State General Funds

$2,277,586

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,360,000

$2,360,000

Reduce funds for loan repayment awards for rural

$0

$0

advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, assistants,

and physicians. (H:No)

Reduce funds to eliminate malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in counties that currently have one or less physicians.

($82,414)

($82,414)

Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia

$0

$0

Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural

Areas per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,277,586

$2,277,586

17.16. Georgia Board of Health Care 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

$3,820,783

State Funds

$3,820,783

State General Funds

$3,820,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reduce funds for one-time marketing and outreach in the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia campus.
Reduce funds for medical student capitation payments to Emory University School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). (H:No)
Reflect a change in the program name to Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education per SB 207 (2019 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $4,138,933 ($318,150)
$0
$0
$3,820,783

Total Funds $4,138,933 ($318,150)
$0
$0
$3,820,783

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

$2,846,239

Other Funds

$300,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$2,546,239

State General Funds

$2,546,239

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,657,846

$2,957,846

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$38,864

$38,864

Eliminate funds for one medical director position. (HB

$0

$0

31 intent language considered non-binding by the

Governor) (H:No)

Eliminate funds for one contracted assistant medical director position.

($25,000)

($25,000)

Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.

($5,000)

($5,000)

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained through System Automation licensure software.

($120,471)

($120,471)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,546,239

$2,846,239

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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

$2,515,901

State Funds

$2,515,901

State General Funds

$2,515,901

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,623,723

$2,623,723

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,374)

($1,374)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$39,879

$39,879

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($56,288)

($56,288)

Eliminate funds for a data management system. (HB 31

$0

$0

intent language considered non-binding by the

Governor) (H:No)

Reduce funds for personal services. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative position.)

($61,024)

($61,024)

Reduce funds for telecommunications.

($29,015)

($29,015)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,515,901

$2,515,901

Section 18: Community Supervision, 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

$178,821,058 $305,967 $305,967 $110,000 $110,000
$178,343,862 $178,343,862
$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

$9,619,873

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State Funds

$9,619,873

State General Funds

$9,619,873

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,983,761

$9,983,761

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($13,343)

($13,343)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,335)

($3,335)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$161,224

$161,224

Reduce funds by freezing four vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant human resources analyst, one vacant marketing specialist, one vacant financial operations analyst, and one vacant procurement agent.)

($254,565)

($254,565)

Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users.

($38,542)

($38,542)

Reduce funds by reducing agency executive office space.

($215,327)

($215,327)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,619,873

$9,619,873

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

$163,760,815

State Funds

$163,750,815

State General Funds

$163,750,815

Intra-State Government Transfers

$10,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,000

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 31) as $167,463,210 amended

$167,473,210

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,830)

($1,830)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($61,256)

($61,256)

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Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds by limiting travel and the number of purchase card users.
Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:Maintain 11 security positions and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 26 vacant security positions and 50 vacant non-security positions.)
Reduce funds for real estate by implementing a virtual office model.
Reduce funds by renegotiating contracts.
Transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $2,618,342 ($534,172) ($4,335,735)
($1,247,735) ($150,009) $0
$163,750,815

$0 $2,618,342 ($534,172) ($4,335,735)
($1,247,735) ($150,009) $0
$163,760,815

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

$3,593,205

State Funds

$3,593,205

State General Funds

$3,593,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,152,704

$7,152,704

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,509)

($1,509)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$69,624

$69,624

Transfer responsibility for the Max-Out Reentry Initiative to the Department of Corrections and transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads.

($1,059,149)

($1,059,149)

Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business support analyst.)

($84,963)

($84,963)

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Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 22 in-reach coordinators, seven housing coordinators, five community coordinators, four faith and justice coordinators, and three administrative assistants and related operating expenses in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program.)
Reduce funds by limiting travel.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,461,510)
($21,992) $3,593,205

($2,461,510)
($21,992) $3,593,205

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

$845,313

State Funds

$845,313

State General Funds

$845,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$897,301

$897,301

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($341)

($341)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$14,079

$14,079

Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant compliance specialist.)

($63,080)

($63,080)

Reduce funds by limiting travel.

($2,646)

($2,646)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$845,313

$845,313

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

$1,001,852

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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

$534,656

State General Funds

$534,656

Intra-State Government Transfers

$51,229

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$51,229

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$547,936

$1,015,132

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($1,811)

($1,811)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$11,407

$11,407

Reduce funds by limiting travel and renegotiating contracts.

($22,876)

($22,876)

Utilize existing funds for real estate expenses. (G:Yes)

$0

$0

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$534,656

$1,001,852

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

$1,186,328,510 $170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,172,593,352 $1,172,593,352

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

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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

$35,512,284

State Funds

$35,512,284

State General Funds

$35,512,284

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$37,627,621

$37,627,621

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($3,939)

($3,939)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($17,305)

($17,305)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($32,865)

($32,865)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$440,435

$440,435

Reduce funds by eliminating contract information technology positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate three contract information technology positions.)

($500,000)

($500,000)

Reduce funds for personal services and maintain current levels of clerical support for Victim Services.

($116,960)

($116,960)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 18 vacant administrative assistants.)

($1,107,285)

($1,107,285)

Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings.

($298,330)

($298,330)

Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities.

($59,438)

($59,438)

Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

($298,511)

($298,511)

Reduce funds by decreasing travel and vehicle costs by 10%.

($130,392)

($130,392)

Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

$9,253

$9,253

Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,512,284

$35,512,284

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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

$51,697,850

Other Funds

$2,453,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,453,500

State Funds

$49,244,350

State General Funds

$49,244,350

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$48,448,452

$50,901,952

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($45,500)

($45,500)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$750,640

$750,640

Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping.

($513,870)

($513,870)

Reduce funds for one position to reflect savings from streamlining business practices.

($45,148)

($45,148)

Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

$649,776

$649,776

Amount appropriated in this Act

$49,244,350

$51,697,850

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

$27,662,347

State Funds

$27,662,347

State General Funds

$27,662,347

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$27,625,589

$27,625,589

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,693)

($1,693)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,098 $21,353 $27,662,347

$17,098 $21,353 $27,662,347

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

$254,019,880

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

$253,559,325

State General Funds

$253,559,325

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $250,432,346 amended

$250,892,901

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($891,088)

($891,088)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($10,633)

($10,633)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$64,214

$64,214

Reduce funds by freezing vacant health administration positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate nine vacant health administrators.)

($353,329)

($353,329)

Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of existing mental and dental health positions onto the mentaldental health services contract.

($4,996,333)

($4,996,333)

Reduce funds to reflect the redirection of security positions to vacancies at state prison facilities.

($690,390)

($690,390)

Redirect $3,498,344 in existing funds for the electronic health records project and provide an additional $10,000,000 in funds to meet healthcare expenses.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

$4,538

$4,538

Amount appropriated in this Act

$253,559,325

$254,019,880

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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

$44,226,419

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$44,196,419

State General Funds

$44,196,419

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$45,463,567

$45,493,567

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($4,738)

($4,738)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$62,590

$62,590

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenses for GED testing and vocational certification in County Correctional Institutions.

($1,325,000)

($1,325,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,196,419

$44,226,419

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

$142,284,108

State Funds

$142,284,108

State General Funds

$142,284,108

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $139,784,108 amended

$139,784,108

Increase funds for private prisons.

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$142,284,108

$142,284,108

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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

$600,983,769

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

$590,192,666

State General Funds

$590,192,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $628,258,169 amended

$639,049,272

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($35,231)

($35,231)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($665,371)

($665,371)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$8,067,076

$8,067,076

Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations.

($16,199,162)

($16,199,162)

Reduce funds by transferring auditing staff to vacant positions inside facilities and eliminating vacant human resources positions at facilities.

($2,065,478)

($2,065,478)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant non-security positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 193 vacant non-security positions.)

($8,984,763)

($8,984,763)

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating administrative and trades services at regional offices.

($7,663,107)

($7,663,107)

Reduce funds for inmate transportation to reflect implementation of the virtual court system in facilities statewide.

($3,000,000)

($3,000,000)

Reduce funds by decreasing part-time staff positions.

($2,654,394)

($2,654,394)

Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of certain teaching positions onto the instructor job series.

($797,492)

($797,492)

Reduce funds by redirecting education administrative staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

($612,524)

($612,524)

Reduce funds for telecommunications.

($2,030,354)

($2,030,354)

Reduce funds for the charter high school program to align funding with actual expenditures.

($428,733)

($428,733)

Reduce funds for travel and per diem costs.

($2,111,326)

($2,111,326)

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Reduce funds to reflect savings from consolidating training program offerings and reducing associated supply needs. Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing. Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities. Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures.
Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses to open Phase III of the Metro Reentry Facility.
Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the contract rate for work details.
Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($456,049)
($3,549,377) ($3,649,314)
($45,810) $7,197,555
($4,916,258) $6,534,609 $590,192,666

($456,049)
($3,549,377) ($3,649,314)
($45,810) $7,197,555
($4,916,258) $6,534,609 $600,983,769

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

$29,936,853

State Funds

$29,936,853

State General Funds

$29,936,853

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$32,835,717

$32,835,717

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($33,925)

($33,925)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$409,782

$409,782

Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Albany Transition Center.)

($3,124,357)

($3,124,357)

Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations.

($154,770)

($154,770)

Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant.)

($39,353)

($39,353)

Reduce funds to reflect actual costs for GED testing in transition centers.

($275,000)

($275,000)

Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

$318,759

$318,759

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,936,853

$29,936,853

1583

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

$82,131,338 $64,246,153 $64,246,153 $5,758,646 $1,746,568 $4,012,078 $12,126,539 $12,126,539

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

$1,938,167

Federal Funds and Grants

$728,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$728,607

State Funds

$1,209,560

State General Funds

$1,209,560

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,199,742

$1,928,349

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($275)

($275)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$20,093

$20,093

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,209,560

$1,938,167

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

$55,599,585

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,727,802

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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

$5,406,546

State General Funds

$5,406,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,416,562

$55,609,601

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$45,825

$45,825

Reduce funds for an Army Guard environmental position that is now 100% federally funded.

($36,370)

($36,370)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($19,471)

($19,471)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,406,546

$55,599,585

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

$24,593,586

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,789,744

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,789,744

Other Funds

$293,409

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$293,409

State Funds

$5,510,433

State General Funds

$5,510,433

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,144,813

$27,327,444

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($495)

($495)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$65,941

$65,941

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Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Ft. Gordon Youth Challenge Academy to reflect reduced capacity due to construction.
Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy to reflect projected enrollment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($322,340) ($377,486) $5,510,433

($1,289,360) ($1,509,944) $24,593,586

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Section 21: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$71,393,931 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $68,549,810 $68,549,810

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

$10,291,547

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$9,790,690

State General Funds

$9,790,690

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,947,595

$10,448,452

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($5,371)

($5,371)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($37,457)

($37,457)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$100,168

$100,168

Reduce funds by leveraging technology to reduce travel expenses.

($11,525)

($11,525)

Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. (H:Maintain $131,579 in personal services and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant warehouse manager position and the savings from the consolidation of a budget and a grant position.)

($153,500)

($153,500)

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Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($38,763)
($10,457) $9,790,690

($38,763)
($10,457) $10,291,547

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

$59,764,092

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$57,936,257

State General Funds

$57,936,257

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$59,519,958

$61,347,793

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($233,089)

($233,089)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$621,005

$621,005

Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications by leveraging technology.

($947,601)

($947,601)

Support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources. (H:Maintain $207,000 in state funds for vault security at high-risk customer service centers and utilize alternative fund sources for other security needs.)

($320,000)

($320,000)

Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. (H:Maintain $700,000 in state funds for 19 driver examiners and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 12 full-time and 50 part-time vacant driver examiner positions.)

($1,569,791)

($1,569,791)

Reduce funds for operating expenses by recognizing savings from process changes.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($95,571)

($95,571)

Provide funds for computer charges and telecommunications for the DRIVES project.

$531,144

$531,144

Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for customer service center employees to address 39% turnover rate.

$480,202

$480,202

Amount appropriated in this Act

$57,936,257

$59,764,092

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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

$1,338,292

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$822,863

State General Funds

$822,863

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$960,560

$1,475,989

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,319)

($2,319)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($4,828)

($4,828)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$12,998

$12,998

Reduce funds for operating expenses by leveraging technology.

($33,450)

($33,450)

Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. (H:Maintain $111,084 in personal services and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant contract web developer position and one vacant field analyst position.)

($107,000)

($107,000)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and telecommunications.

($3,098)

($3,098)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$822,863

$1,338,292

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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 Other Funds Agency Funds

$846,898,357 $391,102,499 $97,618,088 $138,020,447 $155,463,964
$2,102,000 $3,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Lottery Funds State General Funds

$2,099,000 $453,693,858 $392,183,031 $61,510,827

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

$268,456,811

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

$61,510,827

State General Funds

$61,510,827

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$61,841,364

$268,787,348

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$4,967

$4,967

Reduce funds to eliminate one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant communications specialist position.)

($72,839)

($72,839)

Reduce funds for personal services ($250,889) and replace a portion of the state funds with existing federal funds for one position ($157,921).

($408,810)

($408,810)

Reduce funds for the Childcare and Parent Services

$0

$0

(CAPS) program to reflect available federal match.

(H:No)

Provide funds for a State Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Coordinator as recommended by the House Study Committee on Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Health (2019 Session).

$146,145

$146,145

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,510,827

$268,456,811

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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $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

$392,358,031

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$392,183,031

Lottery Funds

$392,183,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $378,703,805 amended

$378,878,805

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,386,857)

($1,386,857)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($218)

($218)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,896)

($1,896)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$79,446

$79,446

Reduce funds for information technology staffing and

$0

$0

services ($150,000) and community initiatives provided

by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership

($260,000). (H:No)

Reduce funds for the longitudinal study of the impact of the Pre-Kindergarten program.

($268,851)

($268,851)

Reduce funds for personal services to eliminate one

$0

$0

vacant position. (H:No; Maintain funds for one pre-k

specialist position.)

Reduce funds for one-time computer refresh.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and assistant teachers by 5 percent effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 and assistant teachers by 3% effective July 1, 2020.)

$7,356,637

$7,356,637

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Increase funds for the teacher supplement. Provide funds for an additional 1,000 pre-k slots, bringing the total number of slots to 85,500. Increase funds for pre-k classroom operations by 2.5 percent. Provide funds for four behavioral and classroom support specialists to assist lead teachers and assistant teachers in Ga Pre-K classrooms.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,660,263 $4,047,517 $1,773,185
$320,000
$392,183,031

$1,660,263 $4,047,517 $1,773,185
$320,000
$392,358,031

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

$38,083,515

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,006,515

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$36,006,515

Other Funds

$2,077,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,077,000

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 31) as amended

$0

$38,083,515

Fund the early language and literacy pilot program

$0

$0

previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student

Achievement utilizing existing federal funds. (G:Yes)

(H:Yes; Fund the early language and literacy pilot

program previously funded in the Governor's Office of

Student Achievement utilizing $2,300,000 in existing

federal funds.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$38,083,515

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

$4,909,616

State Funds

$4,909,616

$32,893,096 $659,400 $659,400
$32,233,696 $32,233,696

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State General Funds

$4,909,616

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,112,865

$5,112,865

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$2,649

$2,649

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($4,546)

($4,546)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$68,299

$68,299

Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures.

($269,651)

($269,651)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,909,616

$4,909,616

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

$1,090,037

State Funds

$1,090,037

State General Funds

$1,090,037

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,141,429

$1,141,429

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$17,094

$17,094

Reduce funds for travel and sponsorships.

($68,486)

($68,486)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,090,037

$1,090,037

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

$534,733

State Funds

$534,733

State General Funds

$534,733

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$540,861

$540,861

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective

$8,872

$8,872

July 1, 2020.

Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected

($15,000)

($15,000)

expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$534,733

$534,733

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

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$976,356

$1,635,756

Reduce funds for grants and benefits.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$676,356

$1,335,756

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

$10,129,842

State Funds

$10,129,842

State General Funds

$10,129,842

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No) Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for contractual services. Reduce funds for marketing. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $10,738,202
$0
$96,866
($215,000) ($430,000)
($60,226) $10,129,842

Total Funds $10,738,202
$0
$96,866
($215,000) ($430,000)
($60,226) $10,129,842

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

$2,713,121

State Funds

$2,713,121

State General Funds

$2,713,121

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,860,444

$2,860,444

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$24,304

$24,304

Reduce funds for marketing.

($171,627)

($171,627)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,713,121

$2,713,121

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

$528,243

State Funds

$528,243

State General Funds

$528,243

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$596,947

$596,947

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Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($3,288) $9,584 ($75,000) $528,243

($3,288) $9,584 ($75,000) $528,243

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

$955,256

State Funds

$955,256

State General Funds

$955,256

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,000,255

$1,000,255

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$15,001

$15,001

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.

($60,000)

($60,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$955,256

$955,256

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

$10,696,492

State Funds

$10,696,492

State General Funds

$10,696,492

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$11,691,545

$11,691,545

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant partner relations manager and one vacant content manager.)
Transfer two visitor information centers to the Department of Natural Resources' Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites program to leverage operational efficiencies and resources.
Fund the Georgia Historical Society's markers program with existing appropriations of $160,000 and eliminate one-time funding. (H:Reduce funds for the Georgia Historical Society's maintenance of the state marker program.)
Reduce funds for marketing.
Reduce funds for marketing to recognize savings from the closure of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport visitor information center.
Fund the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails with existing appropriations of $50,000 and eliminate onetime funds for marketing materials. (H:Fund the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails with existing appropriations of $55,000 and eliminate one-time funds for marketing materials.)
Eliminate one-time funds for visitor information center grants.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$80,760 ($149,320) ($277,461)
($50,000)
($299,032) ($125,000)
($25,000)
($150,000) $10,696,492

$80,760 ($149,320) ($277,461)
($50,000)
($299,032) ($125,000)
($25,000)
($150,000) $10,696,492

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Total Funds

$12,832,796,019

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

$25,603,047

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,603,047

State Funds

$10,708,710,485

State General Funds

$10,708,710,485

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,826.98. In addition, all local school system allotments for

Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated

by this Act.

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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

$16,050,045

Federal Funds and Grants

$482,773

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$482,773

Other Funds

$3,060,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,060,587

State Funds

$12,506,685

State General Funds

$12,506,685

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$11,519,883

$15,063,243

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($98,069)

($98,069)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($237)

($237)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$6,827

$6,827

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)

$199,001

$199,001

Reduce funds for travel.

($13,048)

($13,048)

Provide funds for five young farmer positions in Baldwin, Fulton, Pickens, Ware, and Worth counties.

$425,000

$425,000

Increase funds for 17 new extended day/year programs.

$144,500

$144,500

Provide funds for an urban/suburban agriculture specialist.

$125,000

$125,000

Transfer five certified personnel positions to the state teacher salary schedule.

$47,828

$47,828

Provide funds for program specialists at each youth camp.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,506,685

$16,050,045

24.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$17,206,086

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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

$7,572,496

State General Funds

$7,572,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,917,955

$17,551,545

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($7,484)

($7,484)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,815)

($1,815)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$123,611

$123,611

Reduce funds for travel.

($75,213)

($75,213)

Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($1,169), registration fees ($17,212), and supplies and materials ($19,025).

($37,406)

($37,406)

Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant assistant human resources director position, one vacant accountant position, and one vacant budget analyst position.)

($257,355)

($257,355)

Reduce funds for one-time system platform upgrade ($50,000) and computer purchases ($67,824).

($117,824)

($117,824)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($96,973)

($96,973)

Provide funds for a budget analyst/grant manager position to ensure accuracy in data collection and statutorily-required formula calculations.

$125,000

$125,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,572,496

$17,206,086

24.3. Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local

school systems.

Total Funds

$29,140,305

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

$4,179,861

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State General Funds

$4,179,861

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,569,116

$29,529,560

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($22,795)

($22,795)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,877)

($1,877)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$67,244

$67,244

Reduce funds for travel.

($63,637)

($63,637)

Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position, one vacant communications specialist position, and one vacant education program support specialist position.)

($268,458)

($268,458)

Reduce funds for computer purchases.

($35,000)

($35,000)

Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($8,547), registration fees ($2,435), and board operations ($43,750).

($54,732)

($54,732)

Reduce funds for an assessment task force.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,179,861

$29,140,305

24.4. Charter Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and

charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning,

implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$28,099,058

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,475,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,475,000

State Funds

$4,624,058

State General Funds

$4,624,058

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,176,727

$27,651,727

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,104)

($2,104)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($93)

($93)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for facilities grants. (H:No) Reduce funds for travel. Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($652) and registration fees ($7,935). Reduce funds for consultants. Increase funds for charter school facilities grants pursuant to HB 430 (2017 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,378
$0 ($1,343) ($8,587)
($48,920) $500,000
$4,624,058

$8,378
$0 ($1,343) ($8,587)
($48,920) $500,000
$28,099,058

24.5. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,200,912

$2,200,912

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($16,654)

($16,654)

Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate two vacant school turnaround specialist positions.)

($203,056)

($203,056)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($420,760)

($420,760)

Transfer funds from the Chief Turnaround Officer program to the School Improvement program to support continued improvements in student achievement. (H:Return funds to the School Improvement program to reflect the initial transfer in HB 684 (2019 Session).)

($700,000)

($700,000)

Reduce remaining funds to reflect program elimination.

($860,442)

($860,442)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

24.6. 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

$1,342,414

State Funds

$1,342,414

State General Funds

$1,342,414

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reduce funds for local affiliates. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,428,100
($85,686) $1,342,414

Total Funds $1,428,100
($85,686) $1,342,414

24.7. 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

$7,335,367

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

$4,530,646

State General Funds

$4,530,646

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,743,787

$7,548,508

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($26,045)

($26,045)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($846)

($846)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$58,759

$58,759

Reduce funds for travel.

($50,420)

($50,420)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant education technology specialist position.)

($108,049)

($108,049)

Reduce funds for computer purchases.

($52,356)

($52,356)

Reduce funds for registration fees ($15,914), group meals ($3,200), and meeting spaces ($15,070).

($34,184)

($34,184)

Utilize existing funds to prescribe a course of study in

$0

$0

human trafficking. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,530,646

$7,335,367

24.8. Federal Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

24.9. 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

$71,302,160

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,322,802

State Funds

$59,979,358

State General Funds

$59,979,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$63,746,765

$75,069,567

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($850,946)

($850,946)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$2,977

$2,977

Reduce funds for enrollment and training and experience decline.

($3,775,973)

($3,775,973)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries of less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)

$856,535

$856,535

Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,979,358

$71,302,160

24.10. 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

$10,438,562

Other Funds

$7,516,302

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,516,302

State Funds

$2,922,260

State General Funds

$2,922,260

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,022,260

$10,538,562

Reduce funds for personal services.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,922,260

$10,438,562

24.11. Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for

Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) equipment, and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Eliminate funds for the Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology program.

($2,000,000)

($2,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$20,699,834

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,267

State Funds

$20,290,567

State General Funds

$20,290,567

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$21,934,935

$22,344,202

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($19,614)

($19,614)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($2,635)

($2,635)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for travel. Reduce funds for computer purchases.
Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant systems analyst position.)
Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($9,249), registration fees ($6,638), group meals ($2,252), and meeting spaces ($126,494).
Reduce funds for contracted information technology personnel.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$202,449
($69,598) ($141,193) ($142,104)
($144,633)
($1,327,040) $20,290,567

$202,449
($69,598) ($141,193) ($142,104)
($144,633)
($1,327,040) $20,699,834

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

$15,298,806

State Funds

$15,298,806

State General Funds

$15,298,806

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,480,758

$14,480,758

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($219,795)

($219,795)

Increase funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment decline.

$1,019,060

$1,019,060

Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Facilities

$0

$0

based on attendance. (H:No; Provide a hold harmless

for residential treatment facilities from a decline in

enrollment and provide time to restructure educational

personnel based on fewer students.)

Increase funds to increase salaries for non-certified

$0

$0

employees with state funded base salaries of less than

$40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:No)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel in residential treatment facilities by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel in residential treatment facilities by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)

$145,691

$145,691

Reduce funds for one vacant grant manager position and reflect oversight of the residential treatment facilities funding formula in the Business and Finance Administration program.

($126,908)

($126,908)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,298,806

$15,298,806

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24.14. Nutrition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training,

technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver

meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and

comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$783,248,815

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

$25,595,284

State General Funds

$25,595,284

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$24,534,332

$782,187,863

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,392)

($2,392)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($64)

($64)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$6,503

$6,503

Increase funds to provide a 5% increase to the salary supplement for local school system food service employees.

$1,056,905

$1,056,905

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,595,284

$783,248,815

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

$43,072,566

State Funds

$43,072,566

State General Funds

$43,072,566

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$43,310,003

$43,310,003

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Reduce funds for enrollment and training and experience decline.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($590,996) ($207,898) $561,457
$43,072,566

($590,996) ($207,898) $561,457
$43,072,566

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

$140,778,597

State Funds

$140,778,597

State General Funds

$140,778,597

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $135,434,948 amended

$135,434,948

Increase funds for enrollment growth.

$927,142

$927,142

Increase funds to provide a 5% increase to the state base salary for local school system transportation employees.

$4,416,507

$4,416,507

Amount appropriated in this Act

$140,778,597

$140,778,597

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

$726,052,218

State Funds

$726,052,218

State General Funds

$726,052,218

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $693,961,400 amended

$693,961,400

Increase funds for Equalization grants.

$32,090,818

$32,090,818

Amount appropriated in this Act

$726,052,218

$726,052,218

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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. 20-2164.

Total Funds

($2,138,409,402)

State Funds

($2,138,409,402)

State General Funds

($2,138,409,402)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) amended

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.

($150,760,640) ($150,760,640)

Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,138,409,402) ($2,138,409,402)

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

$11,673,841,539

State Funds

$11,673,841,539

State General Funds

$11,673,841,539

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 amended

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($160,096,745)

($160,096,745)

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.

$143,042,841

$143,042,841

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries of less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)

$143,983,017

$143,983,017

Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

$32,040,622

$32,040,622

Increase funds for the charter system grant.

$229,109

$229,109

Reduce funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

($904,191)

($904,191)

Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship.

$0

$0

(H:No; Realize savings from program attrition in the

Special Needs Scholarship to fund additional growth.)

Reduce funds for school nurses. (H:No)

$0

$0

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries of less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to provide a 2% pay raise for school nurses.)

$677,054

Fully fund school counselor ratio at 1:450 for all QBE student categories pursuant to HB 283 (2013 Session).

$24,790,442

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,673,841,539

$677,054
$24,790,442 $11,673,841,539

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

$14,760,710

State Funds

$14,760,710

State General Funds

$14,760,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,568,010

$14,568,010

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($58,437)

($58,437)

Reduce funds for consulting services. (H:No; Maintain

$0

$0

funds for mental health consulting services.)

Reduce funds for grants to RESAs. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for RESAs based on enrollment growth.

$220,949

$220,949

Increase funds to increase salaries for non-certified employees with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:No; Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)

$30,188

$30,188

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,760,710

$14,760,710

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

$16,939,944

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,886,251

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,886,251

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Other Funds

$16,050

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,050

State Funds

$10,037,643

State General Funds

$10,037,643

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$10,053,830

$16,956,131

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($30,269)

($30,269)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($572)

($572)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$153,942

$153,942

Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate three vacant school improvement specialist positions.)

($352,297)

($352,297)

Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($4,004), registration fees ($39,584), and meeting spaces ($79,218).

($122,806)

($122,806)

Reduce funds for travel.

($150,021)

($150,021)

Reduce funds for contracts for teacher and district training.

($139,500)

($139,500)

Reduce funds for computer purchases.

($26,409)

($26,409)

Reduce funds for consulting services.

($48,255)

($48,255)

Transfer funds from the Chief Turnaround Officer program to the School Improvement program to support continued improvements in student achievement. (H:Return funds to the School Improvement program to reflect the initial transfer in HB 684 (2019 Session) and to exclusively serve those schools previously identified as "turnaround schools.")

$700,000

$700,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,037,643

$16,939,944

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

$3,841,309

Other Funds

$3,841,309

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,841,309

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$0

$4,156,309

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect personnel restructuring.

$0

($315,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,841,309

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

$33,537,352

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

$31,850,165

State General Funds

$31,850,165

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$30,646,390

$32,333,577

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($129,415)

($129,415)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($2,220)

($2,220)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$447,823

$447,823

Increase funds for training and experience.

$727,746

$727,746

Reduce funds for vacant positions ($830,727) and

$0

$0

operating expenses ($1,217,079). (H:No; Maintain

funds for six teachers, one paraprofessional, one

school counselor, one building operations manager

and one recreation coordinator and restore funds for

operations, to reflect that the three state schools

provide for the direct education of students that are

visually- and hearing-impaired.)

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Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$159,841 $31,850,165

$159,841 $33,537,352

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

$71,203,858

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

$19,858,398

State General Funds

$19,858,398

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$19,832,012

$71,177,472

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($205,126)

($205,126)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($579)

($579)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$25,425

$25,425

Reduce funds for travel.

($48,399)

($48,399)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020.)

$255,065

$255,065

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,858,398

$71,203,858

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

$52,659,594

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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

$26,591,337

State General Funds

$26,591,337

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$26,762,927

$52,831,184

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($23,900)

($23,900)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($623)

($623)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$57,336

$57,336

Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate two vacant testing assessment specialist positions and one vacant education program specialist position.)

($405,334)

($405,334)

Reduce funds for training and outreach on formative instructive practices.

($400,000)

($400,000)

Reduce funds for travel.

($6,629)

($6,629)

Increase funds for one AP exam for free and reduced price lunch eligible students, and one science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exam per student, based on projected growth.

$607,560

$607,560

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,591,337

$52,659,594

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.

Total Funds

$1,434,279

State Funds

$1,434,279

State General Funds

$1,434,279

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

Reduce funds for grants to local school systems.

($117,667)

($117,667)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,434,279

$1,434,279

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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 24.78% for New Plan employees and 20.03% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.69% 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 $865.85 per member for State Fiscal Year 2021.

$61,521,158 $28,562,875 $28,562,875 $32,958,283 $32,958,283

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

$5,277,791

Other Funds

$5,277,791

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,277,791

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

$2,683,883

State Funds

$2,683,883

State General Funds

$2,683,883

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

$72,293

$72,293

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,683,883

$2,683,883

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

$30,264,000

State Funds

$30,264,000

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

State General Funds

$30,264,000

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 31) as amended

$32,496,000

$32,496,000

Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

($2,232,000)

($2,232,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,264,000

$30,264,000

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

$23,295,484

Other Funds

$23,285,084

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,285,084

State Funds

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$10,400

$23,295,484

The Board of Trustees is urged to consider a benefit

$0

$0

adjustment for retired state employees in accordance

with sound actuary principles. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,400

$23,295,484

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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

$54,004,279 $6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,427,187
$428,645 $8,998,542 $37,540,743 $37,540,743
$50,000 $50,000

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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

$4,546,509

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,800

Other Funds

$507,780

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$507,780

State Funds

$3,914,929

State General Funds

$3,914,929

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,085,607

$4,717,187

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3,499)

($3,499)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,282)

($1,282)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$63,407

$63,407

Eliminate funds for motor vehicle purchases to reflect projected need.

($31,665)

($31,665)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:Maintain funds for equipment maintenance and reduce funds for regular operating expenses.)

($197,639)

($197,639)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,914,929

$4,546,509

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

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

$8,670,505

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,682,151

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

State Funds

$3,848,622

State General Funds

$3,848,622

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,973,868

$8,795,751

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,096)

($1,096)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$69,150

$69,150

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($85,716)

($85,716)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:Maintain funds for equipment maintenance and reduce funds for regular operating expenses.)

($74,460)

($74,460)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

($33,124)

($33,124)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,848,622

$8,670,505

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

$39,580,185

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,046,681

Other Funds

$6,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,756,312

State Funds

$29,777,192

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State General Funds

$29,777,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$30,802,775

$40,605,768

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($10,237)

($10,237)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$511,637

$511,637

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. (H:Maintain funds for equipment maintenance and reduce funds for regular operating expenses.)

($502,129)

($502,129)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($213,552)

($213,552)

Reduce funds for equipment purchases.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Reduce funds for computer charges.

($400,000)

($400,000)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($11,302)

($11,302)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,777,192

$39,580,185

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 $60,000.

$84,842,372 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$807,856 $807,856 $53,919,404 $53,919,404

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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

$11,062,041

State Funds

$11,062,041

State General Funds

$11,062,041

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

departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall

be $60,000.

Total Funds

$6,497,257

State Funds

$6,497,257

State General Funds

$6,497,257

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,829,125

$6,829,125

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3,045)

($3,045)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($11,945)

($11,945)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$92,870

$92,870

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations.

($409,748)

($409,748)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,497,257

$6,497,257

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

$10,238,157

State Funds

$10,238,157

State General Funds

$10,238,157

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$12,291,169

$12,291,169

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Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations.
Eliminate one-time funds for the state Complete Count Committee (CCC) for the Census for a targeted marketing, educational, and messaging campaign in hard-to-count areas.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($7,742) ($14,230) $116,430 ($647,470) ($1,500,000)
$10,238,157

($7,742) ($14,230) $116,430 ($647,470) ($1,500,000)
$10,238,157

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

$835,945

State Funds

$835,945

State General Funds

$835,945

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$881,077

$881,077

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,863)

($2,863)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($268)

($268)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$12,564

$12,564

Reduce funds for one vacant intake coordinator position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant intake coordinator position.)

($52,865)

($52,865)

Reduce funds for real estate.

($1,700)

($1,700)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$835,945

$835,945

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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

$33,443,237

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$2,932,199

State General Funds

$2,932,199

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,445,929

$33,956,967

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$3,771

$3,771

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($4,725)

($4,725)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$46,405

$46,405

Eliminate funds for three school safety coordinators associated with vetoed SB 15 (2019 Session).

($274,920)

($274,920)

Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in revenue to the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority.

($140,124)

($140,124)

Eliminate one-time funds for repairs to emergency shelters.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Replace state funds with federal funds to reflect an increase for homeland security threat identification.

($44,137)

($44,137)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,932,199

$33,443,237

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

$7,555,195

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

State Funds

$7,143,265

State General Funds

$7,143,265

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,383,615

$7,795,545

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($3,946)

($3,946)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,675)

($2,675)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($4,477)

($4,477)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$109,185

$109,185

Reduce funds for travel ($89,472), employee behavioral training ($21,720), subscriptions ($12,090), and off-site meetings ($19,930).

($143,212)

($143,212)

Reduce funds for computer charges.

($37,285)

($37,285)

Reduce funds for two vacant positions ($129,212) and

$0

$0

reduce hours for a part-time position ($9,554). (H:No;

Maintain one filled ethics investigator position and

reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one

certification evaluator position and redirect remaining

funds for one ethics paralegal position.)

Reduce funds for consultant travel ($17,698), temporary labor ($14,024), legal services ($90,000), and ethics training ($10,000).

($131,722)

($131,722)

Reduce funds for equipment.

($7,238)

($7,238)

Reduce funds for telecommunications.

($18,980)

($18,980)

Utilize existing funds to develop a plan for the

$0

$0

automation of certification application evaluations and

approvals ($23,993). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,143,265

$7,555,195

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

$12,687,610

State Funds

$12,687,610

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

State General Funds

$12,687,610

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,438,711

$16,438,711

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($13,259)

($13,259)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$4

$4

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($327)

($327)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$90,372

$90,372

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($1,100,000)

($1,100,000)

Fund the early language and literacy pilot program in the Department of Early Care and Learning.

($2,300,000)

($2,300,000)

Reduce funds for personal services ($405,777), computer charges ($3,273), and travel and supplies ($8,320) for three vacant positions.

($417,370)

($417,370)

Reduce funds for travel.

($10,521)

($10,521)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,687,610

$12,687,610

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

$1,053,377

State Funds

$1,053,377

State General Funds

$1,053,377

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,040,248

$1,040,248

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,873)

($2,873)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($63)

($63)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,065 $1,053,377

$16,065 $1,053,377

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

$1,469,553

State Funds

$1,469,553

State General Funds

$1,469,553

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,017,859

$1,017,859

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3,284)

($3,284)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($571)

($571)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$16,512

$16,512

Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position.)

($70,177)

($70,177)

Annualize funds for five positions ($466,793) and operations ($42,421) to establish the Sexual Harassment Division.

$509,214

$509,214

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,469,553

$1,469,553

Section 28: Human Services, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF 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

$1,896,730,862 $1,056,743,284
$16,281,783 $94,524,680 $56,164,105 $80,115,313 $12,100,916 $1,802,238 $306,889,452 $488,864,797 $31,072,172

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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.

$9,787,255 $21,284,917 $808,378,513 $808,378,513
$536,893 $536,893

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

$104,044,438

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,846,211

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $13,699,480
(CFDA 93.558)

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$53,146,731

State Funds

$37,198,227

State General Funds

$37,198,227

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$37,000,796

$103,998,450

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$45,988

$45,988

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal

$151,443

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30%

to 67.03%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,198,227

$104,044,438

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

$8,355,912

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,018,365

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$3,072,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,945,695

State Funds

$2,337,547

State General Funds

$2,337,547

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,321,131

$8,339,496

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$16,416

$16,416

Recognize $1,301,992 in marriage and divorce fee

$0

$0

collections for the Children's Trust Fund for child abuse

and neglect prevention. (H:Yes)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,337,547

$8,355,912

28.4. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the

parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$106,231,859

Federal Funds and Grants

$74,613,276

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$74,613,276

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$28,381,323

State General Funds

$28,381,323

Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$29,839,350

$111,182,364

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($371)

($371)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($101,547)

($101,547)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$473,090

$473,090

Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.

($30,044)

($30,044)

Reduce funds for 101 vacant child support services agent positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 101 vacant child support services agent positions.)

($1,799,155)

($5,291,633)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,381,323

$106,231,859

28.5. 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

$401,587,118

Federal Funds and Grants

$204,959,269

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$40,350,714

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$502,830

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,871,034

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TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.558)

$1,802,238

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $130,515,525
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,916,928

State Funds

$196,486,716

State General Funds

$196,486,716

Intra-State Government Transfers

$141,133

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$141,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $200,355,245 amended

$404,157,288

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3,190)

($3,190)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$4,215,334

$4,215,334

Reduce funds for contracted legal assistance costs to reflect projected expenditures.

($76,500)

($90,000)

Reduce funds for foster parent recruitment marketing and outreach.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Reduce funds for 127 vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 127 vacant social services specialist caseworker positions.)

($5,868,770)

($6,785,695)

Reduce funds for six vacant supervisor-mentor positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate six vacant supervisor-mentor positions.)

($456,307)

($536,832)

Reduce funds for six vacant foster care support services positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate six vacant foster care support services positions.)

($226,780)

($266,799)

Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for

($2,400,000)

$0

Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds from the

Departmental Administration Program (DHS) for child

protective caseworker positions.

Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.

($287,136)

($337,808)

Replace $1,470,000 in state general funds with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions. (H:Replace $970,000 in state general funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $500,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children.)

($970,000)

($970,000)

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Utilize $970,000 in existing funds to implement a pilot program for closed foster care cases beginning July 1, 2020. (H:Yes)
Provide funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for DFCS support service specialists to address the 36% turnover rate.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $2,454,820 $196,486,716

$0 $2,454,820 $401,587,118

28.6. 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

28.7. 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

$120,765,329

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,794,473

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$127,302

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$6,461,605

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$408,761

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$5,276,916

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$5,721,504

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$32,798,385

Other Funds

$13,580,052

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,580,052

State Funds

$56,390,804

State General Funds

$56,390,804

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$58,156,857

$125,250,152

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,040)

($1,040)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($8,182)

($8,182)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($252,499)

($252,499)

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Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect governor's intent to eliminate 21 positions.)
Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses.
Transfer funds to the Residential Child Care Licensing program for two positions.
Transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures.
Reduce funds for information technology contractual services to reflect projected expenditures.
Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) rate from 88.61% to 76.92%.
Reduce funds for Georgia Memory Net to reflect projected expenditures. (H:No)
Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services.
Transfer funds to the Council on Aging for one position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$736,030
($1,900,735)
($20,759) ($213,036)
$0
($1,320,508) $1,446,067
$0 ($160,000)
($71,391) $56,390,804

$0
$736,030
($2,219,505)
($20,759) ($213,036) ($2,400,000)
($1,320,508) $1,446,067
$0 ($160,000)
($71,391) $120,765,329

28.8. 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

$26,677,612

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

$22,808,686

State General Funds

$22,808,686

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$22,470,518

$26,339,444

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($23,022)

($23,022)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$363,173
($1,983) $22,808,686

$363,173
($1,983) $26,677,612

28.9. 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

$60,128,551

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

$29,199,210

State General Funds

$29,199,210

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$29,269,203

$60,198,544

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$5,007

$5,007

Transfer funds and 15 positions from the Elder Support

$0

$0

Services program to consolidate program budgets and

expenditures. (H:No)

Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,199,210

$60,128,551

28.10. 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

$11,102,233

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

$4,364,504

State General Funds

$4,364,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,645,054

$11,382,783

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,985)

($3,985)

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Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No) Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Transfer funds and 15 positions to the Elder Community Living Services program to consolidate program budgets and expenditures. (H:No) Utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contractual services. Reduce funds for marketing for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$14,100
$0
($195,000) ($94,920) ($745)
$4,364,504

$0
$14,100
$0
($195,000) ($94,920) ($745)
$11,102,233

28.11. 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

28.12. 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

$310,751,976

Federal Funds and Grants

$194,967,643

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$44,344

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$7,893,411

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$435,317

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$73,014,683

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $23,408,268
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$90,171,620

State Funds

$115,784,333

State General Funds

$115,784,333

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $121,206,639 amended

$330,834,428

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,105)

($1,105)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for 105 vacant eligibility caseworker positions. (H:Maintain $1,122,534 for adequate staffing levels and salaries and reduce funds for attrition rates.)
Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.
Reduce funds for information technology to reflect projected expenditures.
Utilize $3,711,633 in existing state funds to transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($3,191) ($734,812)
$0 $1,431,756 ($1,122,535)
($20,801) ($4,971,618)
$0 $115,784,333

($3,191) ($734,812)
$0 $1,431,756 ($3,928,873)
($52,002) ($16,794,225)
$0 $310,751,976

28.13. 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

$383,272,253

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,601,156

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$39,199,687

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $61,186,131
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$215,338

State Funds

$282,671,097

State General Funds

$282,671,097

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $289,250,519 amended

$390,708,679

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal

$115,712

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30%

to 67.03%.

Realize savings from a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements.

($6,695,134)

($7,436,426)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$282,671,097

$383,272,253

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28.14. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health

screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$5,035,754

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,035,754

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,035,754

28.15. 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

$2,751,035

Federal Funds and Grants

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$619,263

State Funds

$2,131,772

State General Funds

$2,131,772

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,880,878

$2,500,141

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,400)

($1,400)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$39,258

$39,258

Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program for two positions.

$213,036

$213,036

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,131,772

$2,751,035

28.16. 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

$36,523,008

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $36,453,008
(CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $100,000
($30,000) $70,000

Total Funds $36,553,008
($30,000) $36,523,008

28.17. 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

$21,973,371

Federal Funds and Grants

$21,873,371

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $17,332,866
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,540,505

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

28.18. 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

$319,550

State Funds

$319,550

State General Funds

$319,550

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$254,960

$254,960

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$4,199

$4,199

Eliminate funds for a media contract.

($11,000)

($11,000)

Eliminate funds for one council meeting. (H:No)

$0

$0

Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program for one position.

$71,391

$71,391

Amount appropriated in this Act

$319,550

$319,550

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28.19. 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

$10,432,532

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,320,884

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,320,884

State Funds

$9,111,648

State General Funds

$9,111,648

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,350,148

$10,671,032

Reflect an adjustment in each county's allocation from $50,000 to $47,000. (H:Maintain each county's allocation at $48,500.)

($238,500)

($238,500)

Reduce funds for Georgia Family Connection

$0

$0

Partnership technical assistance to the counties. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,111,648

$10,432,532

28.20. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in

becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$3,167,826

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,870,034

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,870,034

State Funds

$297,792

State General Funds

$297,792

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$293,438

$3,163,472

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($97)

($97)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$4,451

$4,451

Amount appropriated in this Act

$297,792

$3,167,826

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

28.21. 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

$12,278,129

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,778,703

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,778,703

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$1,399,426

State General Funds

$1,399,426

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,970,447

$14,428,551

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,578)

($1,578)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($657)

($657)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($30,925)

($30,925)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$32,546

$32,546

Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

($11,620)

($43,800)

Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.

($91,747)

($345,822)

Reduce funds to realize savings from program reorganization and personnel restructuring initiatives.

($427,245)

($1,610,186)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($39,795)

($150,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,399,426

$12,278,129

28.22. 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

$73,148,166

Federal Funds and Grants

$73,148,166

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$73,148,166

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28.23. 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

28.24. 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

$104,408,291

Federal Funds and Grants

$77,377,548

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$77,377,548

Other Funds

$7,704,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,704,865

State Funds

$19,325,878

State General Funds

$19,325,878

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$21,099,651

$111,532,791

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($354)

($354)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($26,769)

($26,769)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$197,833

$197,833

Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

($325,172)

($1,176,710)

Reduce funds for consulting services.

($138,174)

($500,000)

Eliminate funds to reflect savings associated with a relocation.

($41,452)

($150,000)

Reduce funds to reflect savings from fleet reorganization and reductions in travel.

($240,487)

($1,129,045)

Reduce funds to realize savings from vacant positions.

($1,199,198)

($4,339,455)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,325,878

$104,408,291

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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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

$22,941,494 $425,368 $425,368 $339,026 $339,026
$22,177,100 $22,177,100

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

$2,149,990

State Funds

$2,149,990

State General Funds

$2,149,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,242,131

$2,242,131

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$13,515

$13,515

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($4,530)

($4,530)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$40,810

$40,810

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect realignment of duties.

($78,528)

($78,528)

Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space.

($63,408)

($63,408)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,149,990

$2,149,990

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

$740,756

State Funds

$740,756

State General Funds

$740,756

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reflect the consolidation of a general counsel position and the governor's intent to eliminate remaining funds associated with the position.)
Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $834,329 $14,447
($90,470)
($17,550) $740,756

Total Funds $834,329 $14,447
($90,470)
($17,550) $740,756

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

$8,393,407

Federal Funds and Grants

$425,368

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$425,368

Other Funds

$339,026

Agency Funds

$339,026

State Funds

$7,629,013

State General Funds

$7,629,013

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,778,058

$8,542,452

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$120,060

$120,060

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the elimination of six vacant positions and the realignment of duties. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate six vacant safety engineer positions and the realignment of duties.)

($401,083)

($401,083)

Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space.

($74,278)

($74,278)

Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program for one deputy state fire marshal position and associated operating expenses.

$206,256

$206,256

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Transfer funds from the Department of Community Affairs' Building Construction program to consolidate and streamline industrialized and manufactured building inspections. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $7,629,013

$0 $8,393,407

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

$673,976

State Funds

$673,976

State General Funds

$673,976

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$706,227

$706,227

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$10,123

$10,123

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reflect the consolidation of a director position and the governor's intent to eliminate the remaining funds associated with the position.)

($40,174)

($40,174)

Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect the consolidation of office space.

($2,200)

($2,200)

Transfer funds to the Department of Banking and

$0

$0

Finance's Non Depository Financial Institutions

program to consolidate and streamline the supervision

of financial institutions. (H:No)

Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained by

$0

$0

transferring the program to the Department of Banking

and Finance. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$673,976

$673,976

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

$5,993,030

State Funds

$5,993,030

State General Funds

$5,993,030

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the elimination of one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of an administrative procedure position and the governor's intent to eliminate remaining funds associated with the position.)
Reduce funds for regular operating expenses and real estate rentals to reflect savings from office space consolidation.
Transfer funds to the Special Fraud program to provide transparency in assessment collections and expenses.
Transfer funds to the Fire Safety program for one deputy safety fire marshal position and associated operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $9,719,639
$0 $105,462 ($103,163)
($132,096) ($3,390,556)
($206,256) $5,993,030

Total Funds $9,719,639
$0 $105,462 ($103,163)
($132,096) ($3,390,556)
($206,256) $5,993,030

29.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate

action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$4,990,335

State Funds

$4,990,335

State General Funds

$4,990,335

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$32,238

$32,238

Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to provide transparency in assessment collections and expenses.

$3,390,556

$3,390,556

Increase the special fraud assessment and remit funds to the Office of the State Treasurer within 90 days of July 1, 2020.

$1,567,541

$1,567,541

Reflect a change in the purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,990,335

$4,990,335

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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 Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$286,168,514 $97,871,256
$500,398 $97,370,858 $31,995,522 $31,995,522 $156,301,736 $156,301,736

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

$8,581,258

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

Other Funds

$338,303

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$338,303

State Funds

$8,230,355

State General Funds

$8,230,355

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,332,232

$8,683,135

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$7,196

$7,196

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($11,592)

($11,592)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$84,145

$84,145

Reduce funds by decreasing travel costs.

($4,702)

($4,702)

Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant budget analyst and one vacant legal secretary.)

($176,924)

($176,924)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,230,355

$8,581,258

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

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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

$8,499,808

Other Funds

$6,308,894

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,308,894

State Funds

$2,190,914

State General Funds

$2,190,914

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,741,253

$11,050,147

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,521)

($1,521)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($10,588)

($10,588)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$69,676

$69,676

Replace state funds with existing other funds.

($1,424,660)

($1,424,660)

Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant CJIS analyst and one vacant CJ compliance specialist.)

($152,993)

($152,993)

Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in criminal background check fees of $2.25.

($1,030,253)

($1,030,253)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,190,914

$8,499,808

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

$43,695,602

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,782,506

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,782,506

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$41,755,231

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State General Funds

$41,755,231

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$39,833,338

$41,773,709

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($87,726)

($87,726)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$561,074

$561,074

Reduce funds by eliminating nine vacant scientists, two

$0

$0

vacant lab technicians, and freezing two additional

scientist positions. (H:No; Provide funds to rehire

forensic biology scientists and lab technicians to

address the crime lab backlog, including sexual assault

kits.)

Reduce operating expenses.

($101,806)

($101,806)

Provide funds for a full year of maintenance and operations expenses for the new Coastal Lab/Medical Examiner Office.

$550,351

$550,351

Utilize $550,351 in existing funds to hire scientists and

$0

$0

lab technicians. (H:Yes)

Provide funds to outsource chemistry cases to address the crime lab backlog.

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$41,755,231

$43,695,602

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

$53,783,564

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,812,153

Other Funds

$1,724,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,724,650

State Funds

$50,246,761

State General Funds

$50,246,761

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds by eliminating 20 vacant sworn positions and two vacant non-sworn positions. (H:Maintain four sworn positions and one forensic auditor position, and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 16 vacant sworn positions and one vacant programmer analyst supervisor.)
Eliminate one-time costs for watch desk operations.
Increase funds for one special agent in charge, three special agents, two criminal intelligence analysts, and one database administrator for the GBI Gang Task Force.
Transfer funds for two analyst positions to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to continue support for the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. (H:Maintain one analyst and reflect the governor's intent to transfer funds for one analyst to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to continue support for the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board.)
Reduce funds for travel and supplies.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $51,078,806
($1,011) ($111,920)
$0 $788,606 ($2,096,121)
($29,953) $884,818
($80,073)
($186,391) $50,246,761

Total Funds $54,615,609
($1,011) ($111,920)
$0 $788,606 ($2,096,121)
($29,953) $884,818
($80,073)
($186,391) $53,783,564

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

$157,817,499

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

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State Funds

$40,087,692

State General Funds

$40,087,692

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$40,195,643

$157,925,450

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($914)

($914)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$23,152

$23,152

Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position and transferring duties to other filled positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant grant specialist and transfer duties to other filled positions.)

($20,689)

($20,689)

Reduce funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to

$0

$0

local governments. (H:No)

Reduce funds for publication and training.

($14,500)

($14,500)

Reduce funds for technical assistance to courts

$0

$0

provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and

Developmental Disabilities as a result of implementing

service guidelines. (H:No)

Reduce funds for the Department of Community Supervision Day Reporting Center program.

($45,000)

($45,000)

Reduce funds for state grants to local accountability

$0

$0

courts. (H:No)

Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,087,692

$157,817,499

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

$550,918

State Funds

$550,918

State General Funds

$550,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$576,092

$576,092

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for training and travel.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,391
($34,565) $550,918

$9,391
($34,565) $550,918

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

$13,239,865

State Funds

$13,239,865

State General Funds

$13,239,865

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,235,923

$13,235,923

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$3,942

$3,942

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,239,865

$13,239,865

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

$340,076,507 $6,425,565 $3,223,757 $3,201,808 $267,404 $267,404
$333,383,538 $333,383,538

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

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brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-

wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$100,639,665

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,223,757

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$3,223,757

Other Funds

$206,084

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$206,084

State Funds

$97,209,824

State General Funds

$97,209,824

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$98,222,772

$101,652,613

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($4,045)

($4,045)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($91,838)

($91,838)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$923,865

$923,865

Reduce funds by eliminating non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 40 vacant nonsecurity positions.)

($1,709,916)

($1,709,916)

Increase funds to annualize operations for a Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Victims' Facility in Paulding County.

$100,682

$100,682

Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

($88,468)

($88,468)

Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

($150,000)

($150,000)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000.)

$6,772

$6,772

Amount appropriated in this Act

$97,209,824

$100,639,665

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

$25,346,305

Other Funds

$61,320

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$61,320

State Funds

$25,284,985

State General Funds

$25,284,985

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$25,159,399

$25,220,719

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($10,353)

($10,353)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($27,787)

($27,787)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$293,294

$293,294

Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

($17,694)

($17,694)

Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Reduce funds by eliminating non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant auditor.)

($84,642)

($84,642)

Provide funds for a 4% salary increase for juvenile correctional officers to address the 95% turnover rate.

$2,768

$2,768

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,284,985

$25,346,305

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

$82,015,930

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,435,033

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,435,033

State Funds

$80,580,897

State General Funds

$80,580,897

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$96,202,644

$97,637,677

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($95,597)

($95,597)

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Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Sumter Youth Development Campus as a result of declining population due to criminal justice reform.
Reduce funds by eliminating security and non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 101 vacant security positions and 14 vacant non-security positions.)
Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant deputy commissioner position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant deputy commissioner position.)
Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.
Reduce funds by eliminating one program coordinator position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant program coordinator.)
Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.
Reduce funds for facility maintenance worker positions by shifting maintenance work at seven facilities to a contract.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000.)
Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for juvenile correctional officers to address the 95% turnover rate.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($109,154) $0
$1,123,239 ($11,016,475) ($4,869,424)
($184,811)
($102,623) ($129,474) ($174,000) ($843,731)
$80,226
$700,077 $80,580,897

($109,154) $0
$1,123,239 ($11,016,475) ($4,869,424)
($184,811)
($102,623) ($129,474) ($174,000) ($843,731)
$80,226
$700,077 $82,015,930

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

$132,074,607

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,766,775

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,766,775

State Funds

$130,307,832

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State General Funds

$130,307,832

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $131,106,686 amended

$132,873,461

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($127,179)

($127,179)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($145,543)

($145,543)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$1,433,769

$1,433,769

Reduce funds by eliminating security and non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 42 vacant security positions and eight vacant non-security positions.)

($2,139,098)

($2,139,098)

Reduce funds for facility maintenance worker positions by shifting maintenance work at 25 facilities to a contract.

($716,558)

($716,558)

Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

($145,088)

($145,088)

Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

($246,000)

($246,000)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000.)

$146,558

$146,558

Provide funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for juvenile correctional officers to address the 95% turnover rate.

$1,140,285

$1,140,285

Amount appropriated in this Act

$130,307,832

$132,074,607

Section 32: Labor, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$114,353,938 $91,880,554 $91,880,554 $9,606,400 $9,606,400 $12,866,984 $12,866,984

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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

$29,993,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,003,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,003,153

Other Funds

$4,327,182

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,327,182

State Funds

$1,663,558

State General Funds

$1,663,558

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,753,851

$30,084,186

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($295)

($295)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,451)

($1,451)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$244

$244

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds.)

($88,791)

($88,791)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,663,558

$29,993,893

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

$2,663,385

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,663,385

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,663,385

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

$30,086,059

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,491,766

Other Funds

$335,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$335,000

State Funds

$4,259,293

State General Funds

$4,259,293

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,438,466

$30,265,232

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($2,210)

($2,210)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$47,740

$47,740

Reduce funds for four vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds.)

($224,703)

($224,703)

Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,259,293

$30,086,059

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

$51,610,601

Federal Funds and Grants

$39,722,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$39,722,250

Other Funds

$4,944,218

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,944,218

State Funds

$6,944,133

State General Funds

$6,944,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,737,637

$52,404,105

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,705)

($3,705)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$59,410

$59,410

Transfer funds from the Jobs for Georgia Graduates initiative to employment services to assist career center operations.

($326,906)

($326,906)

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Reduce funds for 11 vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds.) Utilize administrative assessment collections to sufficiently support career center operations. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($522,303) $0
$6,944,133

($522,303) $0
$51,610,601

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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.

$74,219,419 $3,597,990 $3,597,990 $37,089,125 $37,089,125 $33,532,304 $33,532,304

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

$69,178,943

Other Funds

$37,087,014

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$37,087,014

State Funds

$32,091,929

State General Funds

$32,091,929

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$31,853,589

$68,940,603

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,435)

($1,435)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3,091)

($3,091)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($9,077)

($9,077)

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Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Transfer funds from Secretary of State for legal services to support election security.
Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:Maintain funding for five attorneys and eight support staff and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate vacant positions.)
Increase funds for one attorney in the human trafficking unit.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $639,745 $194,237 ($776,276)
$194,237 $32,091,929

$0 $639,745 $194,237 ($776,276)
$194,237 $69,178,943

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

$5,040,476

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

$1,440,375

State General Funds

$1,440,375

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,376,775

$4,976,876

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($380)

($380)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$21,889

$21,889

Increase funds for two investigators.

$42,091

$42,091

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,440,375

$5,040,476

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$306,834,256 $71,157,477 $71,157,477

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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.

$95,904,346 $22,957,835 $72,946,511 $139,772,433 $139,772,433

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

$8,214,413

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,096,144

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,096,144

Other Funds

$107,925

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$107,925

State Funds

$3,010,344

State General Funds

$3,010,344

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,966,301

$8,128,847

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,034)

($3,034)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$40,263

$40,263

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($108,315)

($108,315)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses.

($40,000)

($40,000)

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Reduce funds for one vacant position and replace state funds with federal funds for two positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business operations manager position and replace state funds with federal funds for two positions.)
Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.
Increase funds for two marine biologists to support oyster aquaculture.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($173,543)
$128,672 $200,000 $3,010,344

($132,020)
$128,672 $200,000 $8,214,413

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$12,132,419

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$12,093,354

State General Funds

$12,093,354

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,054,573

$15,093,638

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($905)

($905)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($14,873)

($14,873)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$154,357

$154,357

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($33,855)

($33,855)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant facilities maintenance and construction director position.)

($152,286)

($152,286)

Transfer funds to departmental programs for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.

($2,913,657)

($2,913,657)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,093,354

$12,132,419

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,

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small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle

emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the

Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and

planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies,

by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and

regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from

hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by

utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous

sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to

remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to

monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The

purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of

Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by

regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$115,190,650

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,773,879

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,773,879

Other Funds

$54,793,855

Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,836,020

State Funds

$30,622,916

State General Funds

$30,622,916

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$31,597,759

$114,369,627

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($934)

($934)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($35,350)

($35,350)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$457,307

$457,307

Replace state funds with federal funds for contractual

($1,795,866)

$0

services.

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced travel expenses.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Increase funds for two environmental engineers ($214,365) and third-party testing.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,622,916

$115,190,650

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34.4. Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through

grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.

Total Funds

$20,000,000

State Funds

$20,000,000

State General Funds

$20,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB 332 and HR 238 (2018 Session).

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

34.5. 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

$8,344,246

State Funds

$8,344,246

State General Funds

$8,344,246

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

Increase funds for hazardous waste projects per HB 220 (2019 Session).

$4,316,823

$4,316,823

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

34.6. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Transfer funds for archaeological services to the Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites program.
Eliminate funds for the Georgia Heritage Grant program. (HB 31 intent language considered nonbinding by the Governor)
Transfer funds to the Department of Community Affairs to streamline historic site preservation and the administration of tax credit initiatives.
Reduce funds for personal services and regular operating expenses to recognize efficiencies gained by transferring historic preservation efforts to the Department of Community Affairs' State Community Development program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,049,447
$0 $17,005 ($464,844) ($200,000) ($1,040,407) ($361,201)
$0

Total Funds $3,070,234
$0 $17,005 ($484,039) ($200,000) ($2,041,999) ($361,201)
$0

34.7. 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

$29,614,146

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

$26,609,196

State General Funds

$26,609,196

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$25,874,222

$28,879,172

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($32,628)

($32,628)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced equipment and travel expenses.
Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.
Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant game warden position.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$438,421 ($173,584) $545,320
($42,555) $26,609,196

$438,421 ($173,584) $545,320
($42,555) $29,614,146

34.8. 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

$49,685,434

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,223,224

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,223,224

Other Funds

$32,391,791

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,391,791

State Funds

$14,070,419

State General Funds

$14,070,419

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$13,774,652

$49,370,472

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,867)

($1,867)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($12,752)

($12,752)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$277,504

$277,504

Reduce funds for equipment purchases.

($82,642)

($82,642)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($308,854)

($308,854)

Eliminate one-time funds for raising sunken vessels

$0

$0

causing navigational hazards in Lake Lanier. (H:No)

Eliminate one-time funds for the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant game warden position, one vacant housekeeper supervisor position, one

($810,578)

($810,578)

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vacant groundskeeper position, one vacant parks maintenance technician position, and one vacant mechanic position and reduce funds for part-time assistance.)
Eliminate one-time funds for park construction activities in Heard County.
Reduce funds for advertising and promotion expenses.
Eliminate one-time funds for historic site promotion.
Transfer funds from the Historic Preservation program for archaeological services.
Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.
Utilize existing funds to reflect the transfer of two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development to align operations with historical resources. (G:Yes) (H:Provide funds to reflect the transfer of two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development to align operations with historical resources.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($100,000) ($76,576) ($25,000) $464,844
$1,171,688 $100,000
$14,070,419

($100,000) ($76,576) ($25,000) $484,039
$1,171,688 $100,000
$49,685,434

34.9. 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

$2,817,533

State Funds

$2,817,533

State General Funds

$2,817,533

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

Increase funds for solid waste projects per HB 220 (2019 Session).

$26,758

$26,758

Transfer contract for environmental activities

$0

$0

($175,000) from the Department of Community Affairs

to align key activities. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Transfer responsibility of the Blight Removal and Code

$0

$0

Enforcement (BRACE) initiative from the Department

of Community Affairs to align key activities. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

34.10. 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

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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

$60,835,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,062,937

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,062,937

Other Funds

$8,568,053

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,568,053

State Funds

$22,204,425

State General Funds

$22,204,425

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$22,788,983

$61,349,698

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($722)

($722)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($25,419)

($25,419)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$327,893

$327,893

Reduce funds for ten vacant positions and replace state funds with other funds for three positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant training and development specialist, one vacant fisheries technician, two vacant administrative assistants, one vacant natural resources manager, one vacant biologist, and vacant four wildlife technicians and replace state funds with other funds for three positions.)

($642,393)

($572,118)

Reduce funds for facility repairs and maintenance expenses.

($1,142,646)

($1,142,646)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($169,248)

($169,248)

Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.

$1,067,977

$1,067,977

Replace state funds with contractual agreement with

$0

$0

the Department of Transportation for the operation of

the Sapelo Island Ferry. (H:No; Maintain $500,000 in

existing state general funds to support the operation of

the Sapelo Island Ferry and properly reflect the use of

transportation fees collected pursuant to HB 170 (2015

Session) in the Department of Transportation.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,204,425

$60,835,415

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Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$17,329,914 $17,329,914 $17,329,914

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$2,161,571

State Funds

$2,161,571

State General Funds

$2,161,571

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,602,328

$2,602,328

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($8,011)

($8,011)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$34,566

$34,566

Reduce funds by eliminating two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant operations support specialist and one vacant mental health specialist.)

($296,631)

($296,631)

Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency.

($26,925)

($26,925)

Reduce funds by renegotiating contracts.

($68,000)

($68,000)

Reduce funds by limiting travel.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one position to a criminal investigator.

($45,756)

($45,756)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,161,571

$2,161,571

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

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

$14,670,958

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State Funds

$14,670,958

State General Funds

$14,670,958

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,096,450

$15,096,450

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$257,436

$257,436

Reduce funds by limiting travel.

($245,981)

($245,981)

Reduce funds by identifying operational savings.

($110,365)

($110,365)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,879)

($1,879)

Reduce funds by eliminating one board confidential assistant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant board confidential assistant.)

($103,991)

($103,991)

Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one senior secretary position.

($72,053)

($72,053)

Eliminate one-time funds for two new criminal investigator positions.

($5,550)

($5,550)

Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one senior district operations manager position.

($143,109)

($143,109)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,670,958

$14,670,958

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

$497,385

State Funds

$497,385

State General Funds

$497,385

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$509,993

$509,993

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$10,087

$10,087

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Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant part-time position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant part-time position.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($22,695) $497,385

($22,695) $497,385

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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

$2,480,500

Other Funds

$2,480,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,480,500

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs,

and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

Total Funds

$0

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$95,788,124 $68,300 $68,300
$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $62,379,824 $62,379,824

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.

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Total Funds

$10,155,359

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

$8,247,059

State General Funds

$8,247,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,419,369

$10,327,669

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($6,663)

($6,663)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$136,590

$136,590

Reduce funds by freezing positions vacant since January 1, 2019. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate three vacant positions.)

($242,441)

($242,441)

Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant secretary position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant.)

($49,211)

($49,211)

Reduce funds by reducing the number of mobile phones and hotspots.

($10,585)

($10,585)

Reduce funds by reducing training expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds by reducing purchase card expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,247,059

$10,155,359

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

$85,632,765

Other Funds

$31,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,500,000

State Funds

$54,132,765

State General Funds

$54,132,765

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$52,232,382

$83,732,382

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,157)

($1,157)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$1,333,682

$1,333,682

Reduce funds by identifying operational savings.

($618,465)

($618,465)

Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in contract rates.

$0

$0

(H:No)

Reduce funds by freezing positions vacant since January 1, 2019. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds to align the salary scale for public defenders with prosecuting attorneys.

$514,267

$514,267

Provide funds for six additional assistant public defenders to support Juvenile Courts in the following Judicial Circuits: Appalachian, Chattahoochee, Douglas, Eastern, Northern, and Pataula.

$485,292

$485,292

Provide funds to annualize an assistant public defender position for the judgeship in the Griffin Judicial Circuit.

$40,441

$40,441

Provide funds to annualize an assistant public defender position for the judgeship in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit.

$25,000

$25,000

Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

$40,441

$40,441

Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

$40,441

$40,441

Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

$40,441

$40,441

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,132,765

$85,632,765

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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

$695,511,387 $395,951,809 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $366,475,845 $10,157,812

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Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$561,134 $9,596,678 $289,401,766 $1,431,529 $274,252,377 $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

$39,736,822

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

$19,524,041

State General Funds

$12,666,862

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$20,808,834

$41,021,615

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($6,693)

($6,693)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$32,388

$32,388

Reduce funds for five Coverdell-Murphy remote stroke readiness grants.

($275,000)

($275,000)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($270,625)

($270,625)

Reduce funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia.

($115,000)

($115,000)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). (H:Reduce funds for each of the five regional cancer coalitions by $60,000.)

($300,000)

($300,000)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds to screen, refer, and treat maternal depression in rural and underserved areas of the state. Reduce funds for travel and training. Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one deputy director position.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($197,792)
($27,362) ($124,709)
$19,524,041

($197,792)
($27,362) ($124,709)
$39,736,822

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

$35,252,364

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

State Funds

$22,994,508

State General Funds

$22,862,713

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$23,267,180

$35,525,036

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,555)

($1,555)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3,182)

($3,182)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($146,808)

($146,808)

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Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for contractual services.
Reduce funds for 14 vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 14 vacant positions including one medical/clinical services program director; one senior manager, IT security; one nursing - public health service manager; two budget analysts; one DPH audits - auditor/examiner supervisor; two business support analysts; one financial operations generalist; one senior executive; one communications - health educator; one accountant; one healthcare program consultant; and one marketing specialist.)
Reduce funds to reflect consolidation of two district health director positions.
Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H:Transfer full earnings from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $458,356 ($40,000) ($1,735,075)
($323,768) $1,519,360
$22,994,508

$0 $458,356 ($40,000) ($1,735,075)
($323,768) $1,519,360
$35,252,364

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

$27,703,861

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

$3,856,412

State General Funds

$3,856,412

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,813,123

$27,660,572

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,122)

($2,122)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No) Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for travel and supplies. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,267) $0
$47,678
$0 $3,856,412

($2,267) $0
$47,678
$0 $27,703,861

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

$11,889,178

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,552,593

State Funds

$5,336,585

State General Funds

$5,220,948

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,411,653

$11,964,246

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($5,489)

($5,489)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$35,011

$35,011

Reduce funds for Hepatitis-C testing kits. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Center. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for the Office of Health Information and Planning consultant contract.

($104,590)

($104,590)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,336,585

$11,889,178

38.6. Immunization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization,

consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$9,125,885

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

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State Funds

$2,414,697

State General Funds

$2,414,697

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,553,974

$9,265,162

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$3,768

$3,768

Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

($33,600)

($33,600)

Utilize existing federal funds for a database administrator position.

($109,445)

($109,445)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,414,697

$9,125,885

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

$48,598,718

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

$25,520,898

State General Funds

$25,520,898

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$25,878,245

$48,956,065

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($11,581)

($11,581)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($696)

($696)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$23,317

$23,317

Reduce funds for legal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($275,000)

($275,000)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%. Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds for Children's Medical Services. Reduce funds for contractual services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,196
($81,583) ($55,000) $25,520,898

$43,196
($81,583) ($55,000) $48,598,718

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

$278,822,493

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

$15,203,097

State General Funds

$15,203,097

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,318,316

$278,937,712

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($12,791)

($12,791)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$52,572

$52,572

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant public health nursing program consultant supervisor position.)

($130,000)

($130,000)

Increase funds to establish a working group to evaluate and make recommendations for the addition of Krabbe Disease as approved on February 21, 2020 by the Georgia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

$15,000

$15,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,203,097

$278,822,493

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

$80,195,769

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,927,661

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,927,661

State Funds

$32,268,108

State General Funds

$32,268,108

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$32,595,637

$80,523,298

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($14,986)

($14,986)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$187,165

$187,165

Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

($12,121)

($12,121)

Utilize existing federal funds for supplies for sexually transmitted disease treatments.

($275,000)

($275,000)

Reduce funds for four vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate four vacant positions including one lab aide, one budget analyst supervisor, one health educator, and one congenital syphilis position.)

($269,938)

($269,938)

Increase funds for the first year of a three-year pilot for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk of HIV pursuant to passage of HB 290 (2019 Session).

$57,351

$57,351

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,268,108

$80,195,769

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

$7,290,022

Federal Funds and Grants

$511,063

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$158,382

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$352,681

Other Funds

$561,134

Agency Funds

$561,134

State Funds

$6,217,825

State General Funds

$6,217,825

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,170,159

$7,242,356

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H:No; Maintain funding for three filled environmental health director positions in Atlanta, Albany, and Columbus.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($870) $48,536
$0 $6,217,825

($870) $48,536
$0 $7,290,022

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$428,423

$428,423

Eliminate funds for the Office for Children and Families program and recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program to continue providing early childhood brain development services.

($428,423)

($428,423)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$126,320,465

State Funds

$126,320,465

State General Funds

$126,320,465

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $126,812,794 amended

$126,812,794

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$4,831,415

$4,831,415

Reduce funds for county boards of health. (H:Reduce funds to county boards of health by 3%.)

($3,804,384)

($3,804,384)

Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H:Transfer full earnings from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health.)

($1,519,360)

($1,519,360)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$126,320,465

$126,320,465

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

$4,864,077

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$4,333,397

State General Funds

$4,333,397

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,417,452

$4,948,132

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,272)

($2,272)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($9,243)

($9,243)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$57,058

$57,058

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant senior manager - business operations position.)

($129,598)

($129,598)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,333,397

$4,864,077

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

$1,441,563

State Funds

$1,441,563

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,431,529

State General Funds

$10,034

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Increase funds to reflect FY 2019 collections.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,409,333
$10,034
$22,196 $1,441,563

Total Funds $1,409,333
$10,034
$22,196 $1,441,563

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

$17,356,921

State Funds

$17,356,921

State General Funds

$17,356,921

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,751,298

$16,751,298

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$10,701

$10,701

Reduce funds for contractual services. (H:No; Provide $1,600,000 to support Grady Memorial Hospital's efforts to continue the coordination of emergency room use in the 13-county metro Atlanta area.)

$594,922

$594,922

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,356,921

$17,356,921

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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

$260,439,688 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $13,949,212 $13,949,212 $183,622,945 $183,622,945 $28,938,527 $28,938,527

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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

$4,165,030

State Funds

$4,165,030

State General Funds

$4,165,030

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,526,833

$4,526,833

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,405)

($1,405)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$39,750

$39,750

Reduce funds for the Albany and Augusta hangars due to the consolidation of facilities.

($30,917)

($30,917)

Reduce funds for two vacant positions due to the consolidation of facilities. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant mechanic and one vacant supervisor.)

($177,263)

($177,263)

Reduce operating expenses.

($31,649)

($31,649)

Reduce funds associated with a reduction of the agency's fleet.

($160,319)

($160,319)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,165,030

$4,165,030

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

individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected

officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Total Funds

$8,325,963

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,325,963

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,325,963

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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

$9,677,449

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$9,673,939

State General Funds

$9,673,939

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,630,262

$9,633,772

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$7,080

$7,080

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($4,532)

($4,532)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$138,511

$138,511

Reduce operating expenses.

($46,888)

($46,888)

Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant accountant.)

($50,494)

($50,494)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,673,939

$9,677,449

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

$137,951,881

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

$127,461,125

State General Funds

$127,461,125

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,038,708

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Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,038,708

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $134,726,077 amended

$145,216,833

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($66,792)

($66,792)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$1,986,309

$1,986,309

Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 69 vacant positions.)

($5,578,733)

($5,578,733)

Reduce operating expenses.

($2,741,925)

($2,741,925)

Utilize existing funds for one 50-person trooper school.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Reduce funds to reflect attrition in trooper school.

($863,811)

($863,811)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$127,461,125

$137,951,881

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, non-

consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High

Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$44,727,502

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,289,344

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,289,344

Other Funds

$10,526,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,526,804

State Funds

$15,940,431

State General Funds

$15,940,431

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,970,923

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,970,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,740,736

$43,527,807

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Provide funds for operating expenses to support motor carrier officers.
Reduce funds by eliminating vacant weighmaster positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 17 vacant weighmaster positions.)
Provide funds for personal services to support motor carrier officer positions.
Utilize existing Unified Carrier Registration funds to support motor carrier officer positions. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Utilize $15,872,849 in state general funds to support the Motor Carrier Compliance program and properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB 170 (2015 Session) in the Department of Transportation. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$166,567 $431,663 ($760,617) $1,362,082
$0 $0
$15,940,431

$166,567 $431,663 ($760,617) $1,362,082
$0 $0
$44,727,502

39.6. Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and

critical incident support services to requesting local and state public entities that employ public safety officers.

Total Funds

$1,149,342

State Funds

$1,149,342

State General Funds

$1,149,342

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,377,871

$1,377,871

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,248)

($1,248)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$10,461

$10,461

Reduce funds for two positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant and one deputy director position.)

($222,242)

($222,242)

Reduce operating expenses.

($15,500)

($15,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,149,342

$1,149,342

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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39.7. 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

$1,420,770

State Funds

$1,420,770

State General Funds

$1,420,770

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,406,690

$1,406,690

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,857)

($2,857)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$16,937

$16,937

Reduce funds for temporary proctors, monitors, and

$0

$0

evaluators for course and test validation processes.

(H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,420,770

$1,420,770

39.8. 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

$4,123,977

State Funds

$4,123,977

State General Funds

$4,123,977

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,188,258

$4,188,258

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,390)

($2,390)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce operating expenses.
Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant investigator.)
Reduce funds by reducing the contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,913) ($1,031)
$0 $53,051 ($20,360) ($90,638)
$0
$4,123,977

($2,913) ($1,031)
$0 $53,051 ($20,360) ($90,638)
$0
$4,123,977

39.9. 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

$25,115,421

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,062,334

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,334

Other Funds

$1,492,086

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,492,086

State Funds

$16,248,068

State General Funds

$16,248,068

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,312,933

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,312,933

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,671,779

$25,539,132

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$27,871

$27,871

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($5,358)

($5,358)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$241,213

$241,213

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Eliminate funds added in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget for fiscal services.
Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and two vacant student services positions. (H:Maintain one Georgia Fire Academy public safety trainer and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant public safety trainer and two vacant student services positions.)
Reduce operating expenses associated with 125 public safety training courses. (H:No)
Reduce operating expenses. (H:Maintain operating expenses relating to the Georgia Police Academy courses, Basic Law Enforcement courses, and Volunteer Firefighter courses, and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to reduce operating expenses.)
Reduce funds by terminating the contract for basic law enforcement classes with the North Central Law Enforcement Academy. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($119,820) ($167,470)
$0 ($400,147)
$0 $16,248,068

($119,820) ($167,470)
$0 ($400,147)
$0 $25,115,421

39.10. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on

highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce

crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$23,782,353

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,689,178

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,689,178

Other Funds

$362,912

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$362,912

State Funds

$3,440,263

State General Funds

$3,440,263

Intra-State Government Transfers

$290,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$290,000

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 31) as amended

$3,545,305

$23,887,395

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,731)

($2,731)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,800)

($1,800)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$15,104

$15,104

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for scholarships issued by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission. (H:No; Maintain scholarships for the Georgia Driver's Education Commission per O.C.G.A. 15-21-178.) Reduce operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

($115,615) $3,440,263

($115,615) $23,782,353

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Section 40: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$11,563,594 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,220,494 $10,220,494

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

$1,745,535

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,662,035

State General Funds

$1,662,035

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,585,924

$1,669,424

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($7,436)

($7,436)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($2,606)

($2,606)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$48,224

$48,224

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses for high mileage travel reimbursements.

($38,925)

($38,925)

Eliminate funds for the utilities research contract.

($37,750)

($37,750)

Transition to the state enterprise financial accounting

$0

$0

system to increase transparency and leverage existing

infrastructure for business process improvements.

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Provide funds to meet anticipated personal services expenditures.

$114,604

$114,604

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,662,035

$1,745,535

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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

$2,549,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,231,100

State Funds

$1,318,513

State General Funds

$1,318,513

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,130,126

$2,361,226

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$37,387

$37,387

Provide funds for two inspectors in the Call Before You Dig program.

$150,000

$150,000

Provide funds for increased rent costs.

$1,000

$1,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,318,513

$2,549,613

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

$7,268,446

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$7,239,946

State General Funds

$7,239,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,332,059

$7,360,559

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$205,390

$205,390

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:Maintain funds for personal services and reduce funds for operating.) Reduce contractual services with professional associations. (H:No) Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements. (H:Maintain funds for mileage reimbursements and reduce funds for regular operating expenses.) Provide funds for increased rent costs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($304,922)
$0 ($9,742)
$17,161 $7,239,946

($304,922)
$0 ($9,742)
$17,161 $7,268,446

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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

$8,581,232,715 $5,900,598,255 $3,244,564,148
$1,649,243 $924,256
$2,653,460,608 $2,680,634,460 $2,680,634,460

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

$90,853,962

Other Funds

$44,552,919

Agency Funds

$17,552,919

Research Funds

$27,000,000

State Funds

$46,301,043

State General Funds

$46,301,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$47,454,193

$92,007,112

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($410,273)

($410,273)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$666,101

$666,101

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Reduce funds for personal services ($372,438) and nine vacant positions ($471,462) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs. (H:Maintain funds for three crop and soil sciences faculty, one entomology faculty, one food science faculty, one plant pathology faculty, and two public service faculty and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant senior public service associate ($22,100) and consolidate a communication department ($409,510).)
Fund 21 positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds. (H:No; Maintain state funds for 21 research positions to support agriculture industry.)
Reduce funds for personal services ($48,368) and two vacant positions ($234,303). (H:Reduce funds for personal services by consolidating support positions in the Offices of the Dean, Business, and Information Technology.)
Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)
Fund nine positions utilizing existing other funds. (H:No; Maintain state funds for nine positions.)
Reduce funds for contractual services.
Reduce funds for maintenance. (H:No)
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. (H:No)
Reduce funds for personal services through attrition.
Reduce funds for Family and Consumer Sciences.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($431,610)
$0
($215,465)
$0 $0 ($98,143) $0 $208,994 $0
($839,857) ($32,897)
$46,301,043

($431,610)
$0
($215,465)
$0 $0 ($98,143) $0 $208,994 $0
($839,857) ($32,897)
$90,853,962

41.2. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal

owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

Total Funds

$7,100,000

Other Funds

$7,100,000

Agency Funds

$6,725,000

Research Funds

$375,000

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 31) as amended

$0

$7,100,000

Transfer funds from the Department of Agriculture for

$0

$0

diagnostic testing and disease surveillance. (H:No)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reflect a change in the program name from Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories. (G:Yes) (H:No) Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$7,100,000

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

$76,954,766

Other Funds

$34,333,929

Agency Funds

$24,333,929

Research Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$42,620,837

State General Funds

$42,620,837

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$44,205,415

$78,539,344

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($484,139)

($484,139)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$607,193

$607,193

Reduce funds for personal services ($891,170) and nine vacant positions ($572,804) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs. (H:Maintain funds for three crop and soil sciences faculty, one entomology faculty, one food science faculty, one plant pathology faculty, and two public service faculty and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant senior public service associate ($96,090) and consolidate a communication department ($495,807).)

($591,897)

($591,897)

Fund 21 positions jointly funded in the Agricultural

$0

$0

Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

programs utilizing existing other funds. (H:No;

Maintain state funds for 21 research positions to

support agriculture industry.)

Reduce funds for 11 vacant positions. (H:Maintain 10 extension agent positions to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant beef cattle production faculty position.)

($97,930)

($97,930)

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Reduce funds for operating expenses. Fund one position utilizing existing other funds. (H:No; Maintain state funds for one position.)
Reduce funds for travel. (H:No; Utilize existing travel funds to support program purpose including outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences.) Reduce funds for contractual services.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. (H:No)
Reduce funds for personal services through attrition.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($842,198) $0 $0
($143,065) $280,395
$0
($312,937) $42,620,837

($842,198) $0 $0
($143,065) $280,395
$0
($312,937) $76,954,766

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

$31,469,437

Other Funds

$17,400,000

Agency Funds

$17,400,000

State Funds

$14,069,437

State General Funds

$14,069,437

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$19,991,671

$37,391,671

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($32,415)

($32,415)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$141,333

$141,333

Reduce funds for personal services ($159,999) and two vacant positions ($130,000). (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to decrease hours for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership ($159,999) and eliminate one vacant leasing professional and one vacant accounting professional ($130,000).)

($289,999)

($289,999)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Fund nine positions utilizing existing other funds.

($264,500)

($264,500)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for Invest Georgia. (H:Reduce funds for Invest Georgia ($5,000,000) and realize operational efficiencies ($18,000) in program administration.)
Reduce funds for travel.
Reduce funds for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT). (HB 31 intent language considered non-binding by the Governor)
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($28,246) and retirees (($13,399)). (H:Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($28,246) and decrease for retirees ($13,399).)
Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. (H:No)
Transfer funding for the Innovation Gateway from the Enterprise Innovation Institute to the Georgia Research Alliance.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($5,018,000) ($60,500)
($250,000) $14,847
$0 ($133,000) $14,069,437

($5,018,000) ($60,500)
($250,000) $14,847
$0 ($133,000) $31,469,437

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

$1,594,404

Other Funds

$606,988

Agency Funds

$131,000

Research Funds

$475,988

State Funds

$987,416

State General Funds

$987,416

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,014,238

$1,621,226

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($6,672)

($6,672)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$15,622

$15,622

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing other funds for maintenance.

($40,570)

($40,570)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$4,798

$4,798

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Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $987,416

$0 $1,594,404

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

$14,541,999

Other Funds

$11,485,243

Agency Funds

$856,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,629,243

Research Funds

$9,000,000

State Funds

$3,056,756

State General Funds

$3,056,756

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,015,025

$14,500,268

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($26,477)

($26,477)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$50,204

$50,204

Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:No; Maintain funds for one research professional technician and one forestry technician.)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Utilize existing other funds for personal services

$0

$0

($39,261) and operating expenses ($25,000). (H:No)

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$18,004

$18,004

Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the

$0

$0

Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional

Retirement Plan members who are former TRS

members. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,056,756

$14,541,999

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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

$5,946,818

Other Funds

$1,151,189

Agency Funds

$226,933

Records Center Storage Fee

$924,256

State Funds

$4,795,629

State General Funds

$4,795,629

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,782,377

$5,933,566

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($17,651)

($17,651)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$25,814

$25,814

Reduce funds for personal services ($25,694) and two

$0

$0

vacant positions ($119,967). (H:No; Maintain funds for

one part-time position, one archives technician, and

one preservation technician.)

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for maintenance. (H:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$5,089

$5,089

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,795,629

$5,946,818

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

$6,519,711

Other Funds

$772,982

Agency Funds

$772,982

State Funds

$5,746,729

State General Funds

$5,746,729

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,942,767

$6,715,749

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14%

($16,452)

($16,452)

to 19.06%.

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments,

$21,013

$21,013

employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2020.

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business analyst.)

($73,413)

($73,413)

Utilize existing other funds for operating expenses ($266,492) and travel ($25,000). (H:Utilize existing other funds for operating expenses ($258,153) and travel ($25,000).)

($283,153)

($283,153)

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$5,967

$5,967

insurance.

Provide one-time funds for the Cybersecurity Maturity

$150,000

$150,000

Model Certification (CMMC) program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,746,729

$6,519,711

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

$4,951,293

State Funds

$4,951,293

State General Funds

$4,951,293

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,134,350

$5,134,350

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($3,977)

($3,977)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$16,259

$16,259

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($21,720)

($21,720)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($56,500)

($56,500)

Reduce funds for GRA Ventures.

($250,874)

($250,874)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$755

$755

Transfer funding for the Innovation Gateway from the Enterprise Innovation Institute to the Georgia Research Alliance.

$133,000

$133,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,951,293

$4,951,293

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

$512,838,752

Other Funds

$506,980,336

Research Funds

$506,980,336

State Funds

$5,858,416

State General Funds

$5,858,416

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,099,156

$513,079,492

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($10,111)

($10,111)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$70,526

$70,526

Reduce funds for personal services ($183,660) and operating expenses ($9,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to decrease research project hours ($183,660) and operating expenses ($9,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program.)

($192,660)

($192,660)

Reduce funds for personal services ($103,602) and operating expenses ($4,500) for the STEM@GTRI program. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to decrease internship programs and outreach events ($103,602) and operating expenses ($4,500) for the STEM@GTRI program.)

($108,102)

($108,102)

Reduce funds for personal services ($39,750) and operating expenses ($2,992) for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to decrease business interaction ($39,750) and operating expenses for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group.)

($42,742)

($42,742)

Reduce funds for personal services ($14,532) and operating expenses ($7,913) for the Severe Storms Research Center. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to decrease hours available to research scientists and engineers ($14,532) and operating expenses ($7,913) for the Severe Storms Research Center.)

($22,445)

($22,445)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($12,170) and retirees ($52,624).

$64,794

$64,794

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,858,416

$512,838,752

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

$1,482,825

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$996,544

State General Funds

$996,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,029,410

$1,515,691

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($9,281)

($9,281)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$13,339

$13,339

Utilize existing other funds for maintenance.

($41,176)

($41,176)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$4,252

$4,252

Amount appropriated in this Act

$996,544

$1,482,825

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

$2,873,551

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,528,022

State General Funds

$1,528,022

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,579,867

$2,925,396

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative specialist.)
Reduce funds for travel. (H:No)
Utilize existing other funds for personal services. (H:No)
Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:No)
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($13,263)
$0
$17,520
($63,195)
$0 $0 $0 $7,093 $0
$1,528,022

($13,263)
$0
$17,520
($63,195)
$0 $0 $0 $7,093 $0
$2,873,551

41.13. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical

education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and

provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$33,071,866

State Funds

$33,071,866

State General Funds

$33,071,866

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$32,555,858

$32,555,858

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$571,301

$571,301

Reduce funds to reflect increased faculty salaries for

$0

$0

graduate medical education in the Teaching program.

(H:No; Maintain funding for slots and salaries for

medical residents.)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($55,293)

($55,293)

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,071,866

$33,071,866

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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

$44,365,584

Other Funds

$4,758,088

Agency Funds

$4,758,088

State Funds

$39,607,496

State General Funds

$39,607,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$40,044,380

$44,802,468

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($412,957)

($412,957)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$508,467

$508,467

Reduce funds for contractual services. (H:Reduce funds to properly reflect savings in contractual services.)

($166,966)

($166,966)

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:Maintain funds for the PINES system and reduce funds for other operating expenses.)

($276,709)

($276,709)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$11,141

$11,141

Fund one position utilizing existing other funds.

($99,860)

($99,860)

Reduce funds for public libraries grant based on

$0

$0

population projections. (H:No; Maintain funding to

mitigate population projection error and hold systems

harmless.)

Fund the materials grant at $.175 per capita. (H:No;

$0

$0

Maintain materials grants at $0.35 per capita.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,607,496

$44,365,584

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

$23,363,453

State Funds

$23,363,453

State General Funds

$23,363,453

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Reduce funds for personal services ($172,578) and operating expenses ($501,112) at the Augusta University Cancer Center.
Reduce funds for one vacant position ($186,919) and operating expenses ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative. (H:Reduce funds to reflect governor's intent to eliminate one vacant cardio faculty ($186,919) and operating expenses ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative.)
Reduce funds for contractual services at the Georgia Film Academy.
Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. (H:No)
Reduce funds for projects and programming at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. (H:No)
Reduce funds for personal services ($40,000), operating expenses ($69,769), and travel ($54,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to reclassify one program specialist as a program coordinator ($40,000), operating expenses ($69,769), and travel ($54,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy.)
Reduce funds for operating expenses at the Augusta University Adrenal Center.
Eliminate funds for the Agricultural History Georgia Capitol Museum.
Eliminate funds for the Health Professions Initiative.
Transfer the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs to leverage operational efficiencies and eliminate duplicative services with Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education. (H:No; Transfer the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs and reflect as an attached agency to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $27,253,512
($103,674) $0
$304,897 $60,558 ($673,690) ($222,919)
($18,819) $0 $0
($164,307)
($99,500) ($166,800) ($2,805,805)
$0
$23,363,453

Total Funds $27,253,512
($103,674) $0
$304,897 $60,558 ($673,690) ($222,919)
($18,819) $0 $0
($164,307)
($99,500) ($166,800) ($2,805,805)
$0
$23,363,453

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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

$11,374,077

State Funds

$11,374,077

State General Funds

$11,374,077

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$12,466,667

$12,466,667

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($35,929)

($35,929)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($22,723)

($22,723)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$70,300

$70,300

Reduce funds for personal services ($263,032) and one vacant position ($50,778). (H:Reflect the governor's intent to reduce funds for personal services ($263,032) and eliminate one vacant IT audit director ($50,778).)

($313,810)

($313,810)

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$7,973

$7,973

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($753,401)

($753,401)

Reduce funds for travel.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Transfer funds for the University System Office for

$0

$0

statewide administrative services from the Teaching

program to the Regents Central Office program. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,374,077

$11,374,077

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

$6,779,368

Other Funds

$3,700,620

Agency Funds

$950,000

Research Funds

$2,750,620

State Funds

$3,078,748

State General Funds

$3,078,748

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Reduce funds for equipment. Transfer funds for marine science research and outreach from the Teaching program to the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,547,118
($12,831)
$0
$18,303
($25,404) $6,127
($68,827) $1,614,262
$3,078,748

Total Funds $5,247,738
($12,831)
$0
$18,303
($25,404) $6,127
($68,827) $1,614,262
$6,779,368

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

$7,655,585,638

Other Funds

$5,243,904,151

Agency Funds

$3,147,993,135

Research Funds

$2,095,911,016

State Funds

$2,411,681,487

State General Funds

$2,411,681,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $2,296,261,553 amended

$7,540,165,704

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($16,619,372)

($16,619,372)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($97,646)

($97,646)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$44,665,585

$44,665,585

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Increase funds to reflect a 1.2% increase in credit hour enrollment ($68,387,021), medical education ($7,957,507), and square footage ($1,746,489) at University System of Georgia institutions.

$78,091,017

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($9,233,837) and retirees ($440,012).

$9,673,849

Adjust the debt service payback amount for projects at the Georgia Institute of Technology ($743,471) and Valdosta State University ($724,884).

$1,468,355

Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year seven of the seven-year plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative.

($1,505,032)

Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the

$0

Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional

Retirement Plan members who are former TRS

members. (H:No)

Increase funds for the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership expansion.

$1,357,440

Transfer funds for the University System Office for

$0

statewide administrative services from the Teaching

program to the Regents Central Office program. (H:No)

Transfer funds for marine science research and outreach from the Teaching program to the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography program.

($1,614,262)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,411,681,487

$78,091,017
$9,673,849 $1,468,355 ($1,505,032)
$0
$1,357,440 $0
($1,614,262) $7,655,585,638

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

$4,128,073

State Funds

$4,128,073

State General Funds

$4,128,073

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,671,769

$4,671,769

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($37,345)

($37,345)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$49,799

$49,799

Reduce funds for maintenance.

($270,000)

($270,000)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members. (H:No) Eliminate one-time funds for poultry isolation units.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,850 $0
($300,000) $4,128,073

$13,850 $0
($300,000) $4,128,073

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

$22,465,652

Other Funds

$22,000,000

Agency Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$465,652

State General Funds

$465,652

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$489,381

$22,489,381

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($7,390)

($7,390)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$8,242

$8,242

Reduce funds for personal services for the veterinary technician training program.

($29,363)

($29,363)

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$4,782

$4,782

Amount appropriated in this Act

$465,652

$22,465,652

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

41.21. 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

$357,953

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$337,953

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State General Funds

$337,953

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Transfer funding for the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and reflect as an attached agency.

$337,953

$357,953

Amount appropriated in this Act

$337,953

$357,953

41.22. Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia

Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

Total Funds

$4,085,057

State Funds

$4,085,057

State General Funds

$4,085,057

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,014,412

$4,014,412

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($83,500)

($83,500)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,201)

($1,201)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$304,646

$304,646

Reduce funds for personal services.

($228,036)

($228,036)

Eliminate one-time funds for equipment for emergency notification and camera security system.

($213,810)

($213,810)

Increase funds for the state's contribution for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System.

$292,546

$292,546

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,085,057

$4,085,057

41.23. Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic

education funding for grades three through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

Total Funds

$4,067,512

State Funds

$4,067,512

State General Funds

$4,067,512

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,747,460

$3,747,460

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($47,798)

($47,798)

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.

$182,972

$182,972

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000.)

$184,878

$184,878

Eliminate one-time funds for equipment for emergency

$0

$0

notification and camera security system. (H:No; Reflect

reduction in the Payments to Georgia Military College

Junior Military College program.)

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,067,512

$4,067,512

41.24. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and

distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

Total Funds

$14,460,964

State Funds

$14,460,964

State General Funds

$14,460,964

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$15,308,306

$15,308,306

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($3,890)

($3,890)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($10,025)

($10,025)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($6,726)

($6,726)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$111,420

$111,420

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Reduce funds for personal services ($61,410) and one vacant position ($80,000). (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate a vacant financial analyst ($80,000) and reduce temporary positions ($61,410).) Reduce funds for operating expenses. Fund three positions utilizing existing other funds. Reduce funds for computer charges.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($141,410)
($229,556) ($346,677) ($220,478) $14,460,964

($141,410)
($229,556) ($346,677) ($220,478) $14,460,964

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

$186,216,375 $1,394,876 $370,147 $1,024,729 $2,525,620 $2,525,620
$182,295,879 $181,862,096
$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

$14,143,926

State Funds

$14,143,926

State General Funds

$14,143,926

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$14,477,026

$14,477,026

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$1,405

$1,405

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($96,634)

($96,634)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$190,194

$190,194

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for two vacant positions and savings from payroll shared services transition. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position, one vacant developer supervisor position, and savings from payroll shared services transition.)
Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.
Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($340,108)
($25,665) ($9,611) ($52,681) $14,143,926

($340,108)
($25,665) ($9,611) ($52,681) $14,143,926

42.2. Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for

forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland property to

counties, municipalities, and school districts.

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 and tobacco

products.

Total Funds

$8,467,603

Federal Funds and Grants

$370,147

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$370,147

Other Funds

$485,887

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$485,887

State Funds

$7,611,569

State General Funds

$7,177,786

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,700,323

$8,556,357

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($46,617)

($46,617)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$95,433

$95,433

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Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant auditor position.) Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($60,999)
($25,386) ($25,665)
($25,520) $7,611,569

($60,999)
($25,386) ($25,665)
($25,520) $8,467,603

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

$5,407,317

Other Funds

$420,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$420,000

State Funds

$4,987,317

State General Funds

$4,987,317

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,987,556

$5,407,556

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($29,564)

($29,564)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$73,870

$73,870

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($25,665)

($25,665)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($13,093)

($13,093)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment.

($5,787)

($5,787)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,987,317

$5,407,317

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

$9,044,170

State Funds

$9,044,170

State General Funds

$9,044,170

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.

($169,344)

($169,344)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,044,170

$9,044,170

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

$38,611,250

State Funds

$38,611,250

State General Funds

$38,611,250

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$42,248,553

$42,248,553

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($92,261)

($92,261)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$174,184

$174,184

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($25,665)

($25,665)

Reduce funds for six vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate four vacant administrative support positions, one vacant administrative assistant supervisor position, and one vacant IT manager position.)

($344,142)

($344,142)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) implementation.

($3,084,771)

($3,084,771)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment.

($264,648)

($264,648)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,611,250

$38,611,250

42.7. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent

taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and conduct

checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road

vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,637,289

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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

$6,048,813

State General Funds

$6,048,813

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,265,601

$6,854,077

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($28,407)

($28,407)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$54,840

$54,840

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant tax examiner position.)

($66,748)

($66,748)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

($25,665)

($25,665)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment.

($18,498)

($18,498)

Reduce funds for contractual services for reduced call center assistance.

($132,310)

($132,310)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,048,813

$6,637,289

42.8. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure

compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$59,145,071

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

$57,360,916

State General Funds

$57,360,916

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$62,793,096

$64,577,251

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Reduce funds for 29 vacant positions. (H:Maintain funds for five revenue agents and two auditors and reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate 22 positions, to include: eight vacant administrative support positions, one vacant finance clerk position, one vacant business support analyst position, one vacant IT analyst position, one vacant financial compliance manager position, one vacant systems administrator position, seven vacant tax examiner positions, and two vacant training and development specialist positions.)
Reduce funds for real estate expenses to reflect savings from office space consolidation.
Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system and the elimination of technology services.
Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of private collection agencies and technology services. (H:Maintain $1,320,000 for FAST Resource contractors.)
Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($785) ($324,520)
$0 $628,458 ($152,490) ($1,172,362)
($661,172) ($78,283)
($2,753,574) ($917,452)
$57,360,916

($785) ($324,520)
$0 $628,458 ($152,490) ($1,172,362)
($661,172) ($78,283)
($2,753,574) ($917,452)
$59,145,071

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

$4,402,899

State Funds

$4,402,899

State General Funds

$4,402,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$4,668,599

$4,668,599

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Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.
Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Reduce funds for two positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant attorney position and one vacant legal analysis specialist position.)
Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.
Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.
Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($814) ($33,559)
$0 $69,566 ($236,054)
($25,665) ($27,440) ($11,734) $4,402,899

($814) ($33,559)
$0 $69,566 ($236,054)
($25,665) ($27,440) ($11,734) $4,402,899

42.10. Taxpayer Services

Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments

are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are reviewed and

taxpayer information is recorded accurately; 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

$26,284,499

Federal Funds and Grants

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$271,831

State Funds

$26,012,668

State General Funds

$26,012,668

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$28,321,175

$28,593,006

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($137,028)

($137,028)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$244,148

$244,148

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from the realignment of duties of five positions.

($402,231)

($402,231)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect redeployment of end-user equipment. Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced utilization of technology services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($687,955) ($25,665)
($85,056) ($1,214,720) $26,012,668

($687,955) ($25,665)
($85,056) ($1,214,720) $26,284,499

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$29,563,851 $550,000 $550,000
$4,785,352 $4,785,352 $24,228,499 $24,228,499

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

$4,204,852

Other Funds

$4,204,852

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,204,852

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$429,756

$4,204,852

Transfer funds to the Elections program for one legal services position and contractual services to support election litigation and cyber security.

($80,942)

($80,942)

Transfer funds to the Department of Law to support election litigation and cyber security.

($194,237)

($194,237)

Transfer funds to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission to support ongoing expenses per HB 324 (2019 Legislative Session).

($154,577)

($154,577)

Utilize $429,756 in other funds for program operations.

$0

$429,756

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$4,204,852

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

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required by law, and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in

interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial

disclosure laws.

Total Funds

$5,883,994

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

$5,283,994

State General Funds

$5,283,994

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$5,518,907

$6,118,907

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,909)

($1,909)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$57,780

$57,780

Reduce funds for equipment to reflect projected need.

($90,000)

($90,000)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect realignment of duties.

($6,999)

($6,999)

Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect reduced support services.

($126,000)

($126,000)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced printing and postage.

($14,170)

($14,170)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect reduced third-party data analytics services.

($121,865)

($121,865)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the redeployment of end-user equipment.

($12,692)

($12,692)

Transfer funds from the Corporations program for one legal services position and contractual services to support election litigation and cyber security.

$80,942

$80,942

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,283,994

$5,883,994

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

$3,411,755

State Funds

$3,411,755

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

State General Funds

$3,411,755

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,384,036

$3,384,036

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$55,617

$55,617

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from realignment of duties.

($8,976)

($8,976)

Reduce funds for computer charges.

($4,000)

($4,000)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the redeployment of end-user equipment.

($14,922)

($14,922)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,411,755

$3,411,755

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

$3,288,733

Other Funds

$5,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,500

State Funds

$3,283,233

State General Funds

$3,283,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,450,968

$3,456,468

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($321)

($321)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($3,558)

($3,558)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$53,756

$53,756

Reduce funds for computer charges.

($5,000)

($5,000)

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the elimination of one vacant position and to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant communications specialist position and delay the hiring of one accountant position.)
Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect savings from the redeployment of end-user equipment.
Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from data analytics services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($89,343)
($13,010) ($110,259) $3,283,233

($89,343)
($13,010) ($110,259) $3,288,733

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

$8,775,158

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

State Funds

$8,375,158

State General Funds

$8,375,158

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,565,401

$8,965,401

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$126,894

$126,894

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position and projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business support analyst position and reduce funds for projected expenditures.)

($219,831)

($219,831)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses to reflect reduced printing and postage expenses.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Reduce funds for computer charges.

($22,017)

($22,017)

Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the redeployment of end-user equipment.

($38,189)

($38,189)

Reduce funds for contractual services to reflect savings from reduced technology consulting services.

($27,100)

($27,100)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,375,158

$8,775,158

43.6. Securities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

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Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under

each act include registration, examination, investigation, and administrative

enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$742,823

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$717,823

State General Funds

$717,823

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$706,773

$731,773

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$11,050

$11,050

Amount appropriated in this Act

$717,823

$742,823

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

$3,071,943

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$2,971,943

State General Funds

$2,971,943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,141,041

$3,241,041

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,922)

($2,922)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($994)

($994)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020. Reduce funds for telecommunication expenses to reflect the redeployment of end-user equipment. Reduce funds for regular operating expenses. Reduce funds for contractual services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,280
($64,000) ($64,462) ($80,000) $2,971,943

$43,280
($64,000) ($64,462) ($80,000) $3,071,943

43.8. Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC

oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the

use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.

Total Funds

$184,593

State Funds

$184,593

State General Funds

$184,593

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for ongoing operating expenses per HB 324 (2019 Session).

$184,593

$184,593

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$184,593

$184,593

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,070,088,940 $38,650 $38,650
$9,278,261 $9,278,261 $1,060,172,029 $923,264,961 $136,907,068
$600,000 $600,000

44.1. Commission Administration (GSFC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

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Total Funds

$10,354,365

Federal Funds and Grants

$38,650

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$38,650

State Funds

$9,715,715

Lottery Funds

$9,715,715

Intra-State Government Transfers

$600,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$600,000

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 31) as amended

$10,217,717

$10,856,367

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($9,806)

($9,806)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$690

$690

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($85)

($85)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$140,502

$140,502

Reduce funds to eliminate seven vacant positions ($467,076) and reduce the starting salaries for three positions ($62,590). (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant call center specialist, one vacant origination and disbursement specialist, one vacant student aid program administrator, one vacant student aid services call center supervisor, one vacant senior financial analyst, one vacant business analyst and project manager, and one vacant compliance officer ($467,076) and reduce starting salaries for three positions ($62,590).)

($529,666)

($529,666)

Reduce funds for computer refresh ($19,800) and for the maintenance of server systems ($7,502).

($27,302)

($27,302)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle expenses ($500), supplies and printing ($30,790), travel ($15,204), conference registration fees ($4,443), and advertising and promotions ($13,012).

($63,949)

($63,949)

Reduce funds for web development ($1,100) and software maintenance ($11,286) contracts.

($12,386)

($12,386)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,715,715

$10,354,365

44.2. Dual Enrollment Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions,

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while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully

completed.

Total Funds

$96,854,537

State Funds

$96,854,537

State General Funds

$96,854,537

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $100,836,976 amended

$100,836,976

Reduce funds to meet the projected need.

($3,982,439)

($3,982,439)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$96,854,537

$96,854,537

44.3. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to

Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon

campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

Total Funds

$1,060,500

State Funds

$1,060,500

State General Funds

$1,060,500

44.4. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students

with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby

strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,203,240

State Funds

$1,203,240

State General Funds

$1,203,240

44.5. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant

assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military

Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such

members.

Total Funds

$700,000

State Funds

$700,000

State General Funds

$700,000

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

$421,667

State Funds

$421,667

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Lottery Funds

$421,667

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE GED Grant.

($1,508,629)

($1,508,629)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$421,667

$421,667

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

$66,441,720

State Funds

$66,441,720

Lottery Funds

$66,441,720

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$66,196,466

$66,196,466

Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Grants.

$245,254

$245,254

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,441,720

$66,441,720

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

$68,258,147

State Funds

$68,258,147

Lottery Funds

$68,258,147

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$62,017,197

$62,017,197

Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools.

$4,760,858

$4,760,858

Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private postsecondary institutions.

$1,480,092

$1,480,092

Amount appropriated in this Act

$68,258,147

$68,258,147

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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

$752,427,712

State Funds

$752,427,712

Lottery Funds

$752,427,712

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $703,115,948 amended

$703,115,948

Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE $44,194,662 Scholarships - Public Schools.

$44,194,662

Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public postsecondary institutions.

$5,117,102

$5,117,102

Amount appropriated in this Act

$752,427,712

$752,427,712

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.

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $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

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports

academically promising middle and high school students in their educational

pursuits.

Total Funds

$7,370,000

State Funds

$7,370,000

State General Funds

$7,370,000

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 31) as amended

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

Increase funds to meet the projected need pursuant to SB 83 (2019 Session).

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,370,000

$7,370,000

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.

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Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$24,119,446 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $22,841,185 $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

$952,366

State Funds

$952,366

State General Funds

$952,366

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,008,654

$1,008,654

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($1,910)

($1,910)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$17,642

$17,642

Reduce funds for personal services ($57,087) and to eliminate the intern program ($989).

($58,076)

($58,076)

Reduce funds for computer refresh.

($5,323)

($5,323)

Reduce funds for commission meetings ($2,539) and travel ($1,474).

($4,013)

($4,013)

Utilize other funds for operating expenses for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Coordinator position.

($4,608)

($4,608)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$952,366

$952,366

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$41,816,714 $41,625,993 $41,625,993
$190,721 $190,721

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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 19.06% for State Fiscal Year 2021.

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

$190,721

State Funds

$190,721

State General Funds

$190,721

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$220,000

$220,000

Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

($29,279)

($29,279)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$190,721

$190,721

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

$41,625,993

Other Funds

$41,625,993

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$41,625,993

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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

$1,055,151,915 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $343,313,893 $327,382,661 $15,931,232 $377,899,044 $377,899,044 $51,977,176 $51,977,176

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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

$44,641,173

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,440,037

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,440,037

Other Funds

$4,145,342

Agency Funds

$4,145,342

State Funds

$16,047,773

State General Funds

$16,047,773

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,021

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,021

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$16,908,741

$45,502,141

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($90,138)

($90,138)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$4

$4

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($118)

($118)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$243,809

$243,809

Reduce funds for operating expenses allocations to colleges.

($1,014,525)

($1,014,525)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,047,773

$44,641,173

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

$7,242,269

Other Funds

$4,527

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,527

State Funds

$7,237,742

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State General Funds

$7,237,742

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$8,632,983

$8,637,510

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($19,946)

($19,946)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($64)

($64)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($315)

($315)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$122,288

$122,288

Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing existing federal funds.

($138,199)

($138,199)

Reduce funds for personal services. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to consolidate seven administrative positions.)

($517,748)

($517,748)

Reduce funds for travel ($116,000) and software licenses ($63,536).

($179,536)

($179,536)

Transfer one position from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program.

($162,839)

($162,839)

Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant.)

($58,932)

($58,932)

Reduce funds for computer purchases.

($15,600)

($15,600)

Transfer funds for system-wide administrative services

$0

$0

from the Technical Education program to the

Departmental Administration (TCSG) program. (H:No)

Fund four positions transferred from the Technical Education program to the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program utilizing existing other funds.

($424,350)

($424,350)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,237,742

$7,242,269

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

$31,532,392

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,389,076

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,389,076

Other Funds

$21,939,631

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Agency Funds

$21,939,631

State Funds

$3,123,863

State General Funds

$3,123,863

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,079,822

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,079,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$3,392,064

$31,800,593

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($7,799)

($7,799)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($3)

($3)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$19,601

$19,601

Reduce funds for four consultants for customized business training in welding and industrial maintenance.

($280,000)

($280,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,123,863

$31,532,392

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

$205,462,306

Federal Funds and Grants

$204,989,474

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$204,989,474

Other Funds

$22,832

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$22,832

Intra-State Government Transfers

$450,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$450,000

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 31) as amended

$0

$205,462,306

Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental

$0

$0

Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's

Office of Workforce Development program utilizing

$138,199 in existing federal funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$205,462,306

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

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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

$10,754,595

Other Funds

$4,247

Agency Funds

$4,247

State Funds

$10,750,348

State General Funds

$10,750,348

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$11,348,906

$11,353,153

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($53,593)

($53,593)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($66)

($66)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,156)

($1,156)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$137,191

$137,191

Reduce funds for training.

($680,934)

($680,934)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,750,348

$10,754,595

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

$755,519,180

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,143,215

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,143,215

Other Funds

$317,197,314

Agency Funds

$301,293,441

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,903,873

State Funds

$340,739,318

State General Funds

$340,739,318

Intra-State Government Transfers

$49,439,333

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$49,439,333

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $333,695,682 amended

$748,475,544

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($2,129,210)

($2,129,210)

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

$2,558

$2,558

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($37,287)

($37,287)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$5,543,884

$5,543,884

Fund one position transferred from the Departmental

$0

$0

Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical

Education program utilizing $162,839 in existing

federal funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds to reflect a 1.5% increase in credit hours ($3,706,709) and a 0.3% decrease in square footage ($193,018).

$3,513,691

$3,513,691

Transfer funds for system-wide administrative services

$0

$0

from the Technical Education program to the

Departmental Administration (TCSG) program. (H:No)

Provide funds for the Rural Technical Worker Pilot Program.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$340,739,318

$755,519,180

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 Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds 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

$3,765,521,250 $1,607,707,398
$1,514,696,029
$93,011,369 $98,044,213 $19,741,115 $78,303,098 $2,059,769,639 $1,977,488,176 $82,281,463

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

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

$1,805,573,642

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

$887,820,513

Motor Fuel Funds

$871,947,664

State General Funds

$15,872,849

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $834,997,692 amended

$1,752,750,821

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session).

$36,949,972

$36,949,972

Properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB 170 (2015 Session).

$15,872,849

$15,872,849

Amount appropriated in this Act

$887,820,513 $1,805,573,642

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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

$464,946,651

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

$182,996,077

Motor Fuel Funds

$182,496,077

State General Funds

$500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $177,547,536 amended

$459,498,110

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenue per HB 170 (2015 Session).

$4,948,541

$4,948,541

Properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB 170 (2015 Session).

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$182,996,077

$464,946,651

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

$160,565,464

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

$105,823,855

Motor Fuel Funds

$105,823,855

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $101,192,556 amended

$155,934,165

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$2,359,557

$2,359,557

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,271,742 $105,823,855

$2,271,742 $160,565,464

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

$12,101,136

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$9,043,897

State Funds

$3,057,239

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,057,239

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,951,687

$11,995,584

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$53,028

$53,028

Annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

$52,524

$52,524

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,057,239

$12,101,136

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

$82,855,932

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

$71,617,139

Motor Fuel Funds

$71,617,139

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$69,999,177

$81,237,970

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$833,678 $784,284 $71,617,139

$833,678 $784,284 $82,855,932

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

$113,569,015

Federal Funds and Grants

$92,861,369

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$92,861,369

Other Funds

$782,232

Agency Funds

$88,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$693,993

State Funds

$19,925,414

State General Funds

$19,925,414

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$19,862,509

$113,506,110

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$62,905

$62,905

Increase funds for contractual services for the operation

$0

$0

of the Sapelo Island ferry at the Department of Natural

Resources. (H:No; Reflect funds in the Department of

Natural Resources Wildlife Resources program.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,925,414

$113,569,015

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

$197,748,818

State Funds

$197,748,818

Motor Fuel Funds

$197,748,818

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $192,586,631 amended

$192,586,631

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,162,187 $197,748,818

$5,162,187 $197,748,818

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

$25,373,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$22,772,795

State Funds

$2,601,123

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,601,123

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$2,487,098

$25,259,893

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$57,749

$57,749

Annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

$56,276

$56,276

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,601,123

$25,373,918

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

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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

$468,230,780

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,577,366

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$11,577,366

Other Funds

$8,578,904

Agency Funds

$642,602

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,936,302

State Funds

$448,074,510

Motor Fuel Funds

$448,074,510

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $443,892,701 amended

$464,048,971

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$2,215,911

$2,215,911

Annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

$1,965,898

$1,965,898

Amount appropriated in this Act

$448,074,510

$468,230,780

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

$153,090,342

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

$18,611,304

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,923,180

State Funds

$51,295,316

Motor Fuel Funds

$51,295,316

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$50,062,611

$151,857,637

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective

$634,539

$634,539

July 1, 2020.

Annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee

$598,166

$598,166

recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1,

2019.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,295,316

$153,090,342

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

$219,463,174

Federal Funds and Grants

$135,000,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$135,000,000

State Funds

$84,463,174

Motor Fuel Funds

$38,479,974

State General Funds

$45,983,200

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $103,282,386 amended

$238,282,386

Reduce state general funds to reflect a reduction in debt service requirements.

($8,819,212)

($8,819,212)

Replace state general funds ($2,677,817) with motor

$0

$0

fuel funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Utilize $10,000,000 in existing funds for year four of a 10-year plan for operations of the Northwest Corridor and I-75 South new managed lanes and I-85 lane extension. (G:Yes) (H:No; Reduce funds.)

($10,000,000)

($10,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$84,463,174

$219,463,174

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Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$39,764,758 $14,734,560 $14,734,560 $3,109,477

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Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$2,359,477 $750,000
$21,920,721 $21,920,721

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

$1,955,202

State Funds

$1,955,202

State General Funds

$1,955,202

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$1,923,287

$1,923,287

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,429)

($2,429)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($1,322)

($1,322)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$35,666

$35,666

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,955,202

$1,955,202

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

$923,023

Federal Funds and Grants

$198,004

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$198,004

State Funds

$725,019

State General Funds

$725,019

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$710,475

$908,479

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($535)

($535)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $15,079 $725,019

$0 $15,079 $923,023

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

$28,729,956

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,909,116

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,909,116

Other Funds

$3,109,477

Agency Funds

$2,359,477

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$750,000

State Funds

$11,711,363

State General Funds

$11,711,363

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$12,986,348

$30,004,941

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

($112,094)

($112,094)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($99)

($99)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$168,832

$168,832

Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.

($777,724)

($777,724)

Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Milledgeville.

($553,900)

($553,900)

Utilize existing funds for initial start-up costs for the

$0

$0

Sub Acute Therapy Unit at the Georgia War Veterans

Nursing Home in Milledgeville. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,711,363

$28,729,956

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

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directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are

entitled.

Total Funds

$8,156,577

Federal Funds and Grants

$627,440

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$627,440

State Funds

$7,529,137

State General Funds

$7,529,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$7,881,696

$8,509,136

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($5,018)

($5,018)

Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-

$0

$0

time, regular employees with current salaries of

$40,000 or less. (H:No)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$132,276

$132,276

Reduce funds for nine vacant veterans field service office positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the governor's intent to eliminate nine vacant positions at Atlanta, Forsyth, Clayton, Cordele, Tifton, Evans, and Dalton field service office locations.)

($556,208)

($556,208)

Provide funds for a targeted salary increase for field service officers to address the 36% turnover rate.

$76,391

$76,391

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,529,137

$8,156,577

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for

resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

Total Funds

$13,575,545

Other Funds

$308,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$308,353

State Funds

$13,267,192

State General Funds

$13,267,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

$19,757,146 $373,832 $373,832
$19,383,314 $19,383,314

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to fulltime, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less. (H:No)
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $13,038,327
$0
$228,865
$13,267,192

Total Funds $13,346,680
$0
$228,865
$13,575,545

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

$6,181,601

Other Funds

$65,479

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$65,479

State Funds

$6,116,122

State General Funds

$6,116,122

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as amended

$6,083,526

$6,149,005

Reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

($2,240)

($2,240)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

($11,840)

($11,840)

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

$46,676

$46,676

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,116,122

$6,181,601

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Section 50: Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$1,349,137,920 $18,885,707 $18,885,707
$1,330,252,213 $1,330,252,213

50.1. GO Bonds Issued Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,248,065,720 $18,885,707 $18,885,707

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State Funds

$1,229,180,013

State General Funds

$1,229,180,013

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $1,108,129,967 amended

$1,127,015,674

Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

$114,800,420

$114,800,420

Reduce state general funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to reflect projected need.

($6,895,581)

($6,895,581)

Increase funds for debt service.

$13,145,207

$13,145,207

Redirect $416,922 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose

of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school districts through the Capital Outlay

Program Regular Advance (HB 744, Bond #2) to be

used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular

for local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes)

(H:Yes; Redirect $420,000 in 20-year unissued bonds

from FY 2015 for the State Board of Education for the

purpose of financing educational facilities for county

and independent school districts through the Capital

Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB 744, Bond #2)

to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program -

Regular for local school construction, statewide.)

Redirect $873,731 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2016 for the State Board of Education for the purpose

of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school districts through the Capital Outlay

Program - Regular (HB 76, Bond #355.101) to be used

for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for

local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes;

Redirect $875,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

2016 for the State Board of Education for the purpose

of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school districts through the Capital Outlay

Program - Regular (HB 76, Bond #355.101) to be used

for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for

local school construction, statewide.)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Redirect $1,003,947 in 20-year unissued bonds from

$0

$0

FY 2017 for the State Board of Education for the

purpose of financing educational facilities for county

and independent school districts through the Capital

Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 751, Bond #3) to

be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program -

Regular for local school construction, statewide.

(G:Yes) (H:Yes; Redirect $1,005,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2017 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 751, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school

construction, statewide.)

Redirect $1,673,997 in 20-year unissued bonds from

$0

$0

FY 2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB 44, Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes; Redirect $1,675,000 in 20year unissued bonds from FY 2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school districts

through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular

Advance (HB 44, Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY

2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.)

Redirect $367,211 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose

of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school districts through the Capital Outlay

Program - Low Wealth (HB 684, Bond #3) to be used

for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for

local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes;

Redirect $365,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose

of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 684, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.)

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Redirect $3,618,816 in 20-year unissued bonds from

$0

FY 2019 for the State Board of Education for the

purpose of financing educational facilities for county

and independent school districts through the Capital

Outlay Program - Regular (HB 684, Bond #1) to be

used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular

for local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes)

(H:Yes; Redirect $4,130,000 in 20-year unissued bonds

from FY 2019 for the State Board of Education for the

purpose of financing educational facilities for county

and independent school districts through the Capital

Outlay Program - Regular (HB 684, Bond #1) to be

used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program -

Regular for local school construction, statewide.)

Redirect $695,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

2020 for the State Board of Education for the purpose

of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school districts through the Capital Outlay

Program - Regular (HB 31, Bond #355.101) to be used

for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for

local school construction, statewide. (H:Yes)

Redirect $1,575,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from

$0

FY 2020 for the State Board of Education for the

purpose of financing educational facilities for county

and independent school districts through the Capital

Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 31, Bond

#355.103) to be used for the FY 2021 Capital Outlay

Program - Regular for local school construction,

statewide. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,229,180,013

$0
$0 $0 $1,248,065,720

50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$101,072,200

State Funds

$101,072,200

State General Funds

$101,072,200

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 31) as $114,800,420 amended

$114,800,420

Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

($114,800,420) ($114,800,420)

Increase funds for debt service.

$101,072,200

$101,072,200

Amount appropriated in this Act

$101,072,200

$101,072,200

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $13,813,700 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 $161,375,000 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 # 2] From State General Funds, $1,528,816 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 $17,860,000 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, $6,370,352 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 $74,420,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $6,830,024 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 $79,790,000 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, $128,400 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $1,482,117 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 $6,405,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $238,342 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 $1,030,000 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, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.

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[Bond # 9] 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 # 10] From State General Funds, $227,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 11] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 12] From State General Funds, $4,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $439,660 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of

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not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $532,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $277,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,200,000 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, $485,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $1,411,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $1,295,840 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 $5,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $3,886,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

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property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $42,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,669,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $19,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $2,787,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $30,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $509,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 24] 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 # 25] From State General Funds, $214,000 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

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$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 # 26] From State General Funds, $92,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $400,000 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, $150,410 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $650,000 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, $289,250 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $254,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $231,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $209,720 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,

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property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $355,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 34] 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 # 35] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $205,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $128,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $173,340 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,025,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $1,000,000 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 # 42] From State General Funds, $47,508 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 $555,000 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, $136,526 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 $590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $118,556 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 $1,385,000 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, $85,600 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $80,990 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission 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 $350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $30,082 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications 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 $130,000 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, $908,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $2,082,600 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 $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $1,152,372 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 $4,980,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $3,159,840 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 $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 # 55] From State General Funds, $77,180 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 $850,000 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, $102,150 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $171,200 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 $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 # 59] 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

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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 # 60] From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $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 # 62] From State General Funds, $292,721 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 $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $57,850 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 $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $364,455 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

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Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,575,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $833,744 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $562,302 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 $2,430,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $200,161 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $155,792 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $274,209 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,185,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $200,161 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $113,848 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,330,000 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, $369,083 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,595,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $53,072 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 $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 # 75] From State General Funds, $1,181,297 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 $5,105,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in

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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 # 78] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $212,888 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 $920,000 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, $296,604 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 $3,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $909,402 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,

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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 $3,930,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $251,069 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,085,000 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, $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 # 86] From State General Funds, $231,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $592,384 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $3,031,340 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public

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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 $13,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $163,137 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 $705,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $74,472 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 $870,000 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, $19,260 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 $225,000 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, $60,776 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 $710,000 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, $175,480 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

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or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 96] From State General Funds, $94,874 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 $410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 97] From State General Funds, $727,600 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 $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 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, $116,857 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 $505,000 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, $64,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 101] From State General Funds, $231,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 102] From State General Funds, $370,010 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 $4,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 103] From State General Funds, $76,362 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 $330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 104] From State General Funds, $77,519 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 $335,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 105] From State General Funds, $6,356,000 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Savannah-Georgia Convention 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 $70,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 106] From State General Funds, $1,089,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 107] From State General Funds, $436,560 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 $5,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 108] From State General Funds, $138,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 109] From State General Funds, $267,860 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 110] From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 111] From State General Funds, $912,496 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,660,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 112] From State General Funds, $1,452,800 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,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $16,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 113] From State General Funds, $647,920 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 $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 114] From State General Funds, $227,000 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 $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 # 115] From State General Funds, $45,400 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 $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 # 116] From State General Funds, $929,792 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 $10,240,000 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, $323,248 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 $3,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 118] From State General Funds, $4,280,000 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 $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
Reserved.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) Additional funds for personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2020 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Prosecuting Attorneys, Georgia Public Defender Council, Department of Agriculture, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, Department of Driver Services, Department of Human Services, Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Veterans Service. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Judges of the Superior Courts. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.

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4.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program and other specified grants, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program and grants for the purpose of providing a $1,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $1,000 increase for school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, media specialists, special education specialists, and technology specialists. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2020.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Juvenile Justice for the Community Service, Secure Detention (RYDCs), and Secure Commitment (YDCs) programs, such funds to be used for the purpose of providing a $1,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $1,000 increase for eligible certified employees. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the purpose of providing a five percent increase to the state base salary for school bus drivers and lunchroom workers and a two percent increase for school nurses. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Early Care and Learning to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and a three percent increase for assistant teachers. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
8.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2020 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
9.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
10.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2020 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with

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critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
11.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2020 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2020.
Section 53: Refunds
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and

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Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Section 56: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be 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

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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.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, 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 793, 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 793 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that HB 793 be placed upon the table.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 854. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Powell of the 32nd, Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th and Clark of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to define battery charged fence; to provide for minimum standards of such fences; to prohibit additional permitting or regulation of battery charged fences by counties and municipal corporations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1445. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Vernita E. Byrd for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1446. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Setzler of the 35th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending American Heritage Girls; and for other purposes.
HR 1447. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Park of the 101st, McLaurin of the 51st, Hutchinson of the 107th, McLeod of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2020, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1448. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Boddie of the 62nd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Gardner of the 57th, Cannon of the 58th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Birth Safety Awareness Day at the state capitol in recognition of Kason Choice and Robin Rohe-Oji,

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two children in recovery from severe birth injuries, and their families; and for other purposes.
HR 1449. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Campbell of the 171st, Buckner of the 137th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing September 8, 2020, as Lissencephaly Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1450. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Mitchell of the 88th, Douglas of the 78th and Holly of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim A. Foster; and for other purposes.
HR 1451. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Mitchell of the 88th, Douglas of the 78th and Holly of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Skeeter-Jo Francois; and for other purposes.
HR 1452. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Mitchell of the 88th, Douglas of the 78th and Holly of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending "Red Carpet" Shelley on her outstanding work in the entertainment industry; and for other purposes.
HR 1453. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Mitchell of the 88th, Douglas of the 78th and Holly of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen Marie Mason; and for other purposes.
HR 1454. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Mitchell of the 88th, Douglas of the 78th and Holly of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacqueline Hawthorne Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 1455. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Douglas of the 78th, Gordon of the 163rd, Powell of the 32nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2020, as the National African American Gun Association Second Amendment Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1456. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Jones of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Dickerson of the 113th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elaine Davis-Nickens; and for other purposes.
HR 1457. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th and Meeks of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William E. "Billie" Clanton on his outstanding citizenry; and for other purposes.
HR 1458. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Jones of the 47th, Cooper of the 43rd, Gaines of the 117th, Welch of the 110th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2020, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1459. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Bonner of the 72nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Sainz of the 180th, Allen of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America and recognizing March 17, 2020, as Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1460. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Anthony Hall for his distinguished military career; and for other purposes.
HR 1461. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Tanner of the 9th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trail Life USA; and for other purposes.
HR 1462. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 70th, Wiedower of the 119th and Metze of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States; and for other purposes.

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HR 1463. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Jones of the 47th, Smyre of the 135th and England of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie Kerlin on her outstanding public service with the Office of Government and Community Affairs at Georgia State University; and for other purposes.
HR 1464. By Representatives Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Mitchell of the 88th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Jack and Jill of America Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1465. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Pirkle of the 155th, England of the 116th, Meeks of the 178th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia AGHON Honor Society on the occasion of its centennial; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the following Bill of the House be taken from the table:
HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

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HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute was previously read.

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on HB 793, with the time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland Y Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 134, nays 35.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative England of the 116th asked unanimous consent that HB 793 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 935. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 27th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour on each bill on the Supplemental Calendar. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair.

Modified Structured Rule

HB 1094 HB 1114

Public officers and employees; paid parental leave for state employees; provide (H&HS-Gaines-117th)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 33 8360S) Medical assistance; Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; provide (H&HS-Cooper-43rd)

Structured Rule

HB 949

Revenue and taxation; define "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; define the terms (Substitute) (W&M-Carson-46th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
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 1114. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1094. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, Wiedower of the 119th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions

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regarding personnel administration, so as to provide for paid parental leave for state employees; to provide for a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding personnel administration, so as to provide for paid parental leave for state employees and local board of education employees; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding personnel administration, is amended by revising Code Section 45-20-17, which was previously reserved, as follows:
"45-20-17. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Eligible employee' means: (A) Any individual identified in subparagraph (A), (E), (F), (G), or (L) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 45-18-1 who is classified as full-time by the applicable state employing entity; and (B) Any individual identified in paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-2-880 or paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-910 who is classified as full-time by the applicable local board of education.
(2) 'Employing entity' means: (A) The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government; and (B) Local boards of education.
(b) All eligible employees of an employing entity shall be eligible for paid parental leave for qualifying life events after six continuous months of employment with the employing entity regardless of whether the employee is eligible for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Paid parental leave shall be available for the following qualifying life events:
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(3) The placement of a minor child for foster care with the employee. Such leave shall be equally available to all eligible employees. (c) The maximum amount of paid parental leave that may be taken by an employee during any rolling 365 day period is 120 hours, regardless of the number of qualifying life events that occur within such period. Such leave does not have to be used in a block and may be used as needed, provided that such leave usage does not unduly disrupt the operations of the applicable employing entity. Such leave must be used within 365 days of the qualifying life event or such leave shall be forfeited. (d) Unused paid parental leave shall have no cash value at the time of the eligible employee's separation from employment with the employing entity. (e) Each employing entity shall promulgate rules for the administration of paid parental leave under this Code section for eligible employees which are not in conflict with this Code section; provided, however, that the State Personnel Board shall promulgate such rules for employing entities that are considered an agency or department for purposes of paragraph (6) of Code Section 45-20-2. At a minimum, such rules shall address:
(1) Whether paid parental leave under this Code section shall run concurrently with the FMLA to those eligible employees who are also FMLA eligible; and (2) The documentation, if any, that an eligible employee shall be required to provide to establish the existence of a qualifying life event. (f) To implement paid parental leave under this Code section, the State Accounting Office shall make any and all necessary adjustments to its current and any future human capital management software used by employing entities to ensure that paid parental leave appears as a new benefit leave category not later than the effective date of this Code section. (g) An eligible employee employed on an hourly basis shall only be eligible for paid parental leave under this Code section if he or she has worked a minimum of 700 hours over the six-month period immediately preceding the requested paid parental leave date. (h) Provided that the use of paid parental leave is not likely to unduly disrupt the employing entity's operations, no employing entity shall interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise the provisions of this Code section by any eligible employee. No employing entity shall discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any eligible employee for lawfully exercising the provisions of this Code section. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, nothing shall prevent an employing entity from disciplining an eligible employee who submits a false or fraudulent document or otherwise provides false or fraudulent information in an attempt to obtain paid parental leave under this Code section Reserved."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HB 949. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Harrell of the 106th, Knight of the 130th, Williamson of the 115th and Blackmon of the 146th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to modify the rate of tax imposed on the Georgia taxable net income of individuals; to add Georgia income tax paid by an individual to Georgia taxable net income to the extent such tax was deducted in determining federal taxable income; to revise the tax credit for adoption of foster children; to provide for an income tax credit for certain taxpayers; to define a term; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal an existing income tax credit for certain taxpayers; to amend an Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which lowered the personal and corporate income tax rates, so as to repeal certain conflicting provisions related to personal income tax rates; to revise certain provisions providing for an automatic reversion to prior language; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising paragraph (14) of Code Section 48-1-2, relating to definitions regarding revenue and taxation, as follows:
"(14) 'Internal Revenue Code' or 'Internal Revenue Code of 1986' means for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, provided for in federal law enacted on or before January 1, 2019 2020, except that Section 108(i), Section 163(e)(5)(F), Section 168(b)(3)(I), Section 168(e)(3)(B)(vii), Section 168(e)(3)(E)(ix), Section 168(e)(8), Section 168(k), Section 168(m), Section 168(n), Section 179(d)(1)(B)(ii), Section 179(f), Section 199, Section 381(c)(20), Section 382(d)(3), Section 810(b)(4), Section 1400L, Section 1400N(d)(1), Section 1400N(f), Section 1400N(j), Section 1400N(k), and Section 1400N(o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as if they were not in effect, and except that Section 168(e)(7), Section

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172(b)(1)(F), and Section 172(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as they were in effect before the 2008 enactment of federal Public Law 110-343, and except that Section 163(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as it was in effect before the 2009 enactment of federal Public Law 111-5, and except that Section 13(e)(4) of 2009 federal Public Law 111-92 shall be treated as if it was not in effect, and except that Section 118, Section 163(j), and Section 382(k)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as they were in effect before the 2017 enactment of federal Public Law 115-97, and except that the limitations provided in Section 179(b)(1) shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2010, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2012, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2013, and shall be $500,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2014, and except that the limitations provided in Section 179(b)(2) shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2010, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2012, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2013, and shall be $2 million for tax years beginning in 2014, and provided that Section 1106 of federal Public Law 112-95 as amended by federal Public Law 113243 shall be treated as if it is in effect, except the phrase 'Code Section 48-2-35 (or, if later, November 15, 2015)' shall be substituted for the phrase 'section 6511(a) of such Code (or, if later, April 15, 2015),' and notwithstanding any other provision in this title, no interest shall be refunded with respect to any claim for refund filed pursuant to Section 1106 of federal Public Law 112-95, and provided that subsection (b) of Section 3 of federal Public Law 114-292 shall be treated as if it is in effect, except the phrase 'Code Section 48-2-35' shall be substituted for the phrase 'section 6511(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986' and the phrase 'such section' shall be substituted for the phrase 'such subsection.' In the event a reference is made in this title to the Internal Revenue Code or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on a specific date prior to January 1, 2019 2020, the term means the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on the prior date. Unless otherwise provided in this title, any term used in this title shall have nethe same meaning as when used in a comparable provision or context in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which were as of January 1, 2019 2020, enacted into law but not yet effective shall become effective for purposes of Georgia taxation on the same dates upon which they become effective for federal tax purposes."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-20, relating to individual tax rates and tables, as follows:

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"48-7-20. (a) A tax is imposed upon every resident of this state with respect to the Georgia taxable net income of the taxpayer as defined in Code Section 48-7-27. A tax is imposed upon every nonresident with respect to such nonresident's Georgia taxable net income not otherwise exempted which is received by the taxpayer from services performed, property owned, proceeds of any lottery prize awarded by the Georgia Lottery Corporation, or from business carried on in this state. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the tax imposed by this subsection shall be levied, collected, and paid annually. (b)(1) The tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be 5.375 percent. computed in accordance with the following tables:
SINGLE PERSON

If Georgia Taxable Net Income Is:

The Tax Is:

Not over $750.00- ..............................................-

1%

Over $750.00 but not over $2,250.00 ................ $7.50 plus 2% of amount over $750.00

Over $2,250.00 but not over $3,750.00 ............. $37.50 plus 3% of amount over $2,250.00

Over $3,750.00 but not over $5,250.00 ............. $82.50 plus 4% of amount over $3,750.00

Over $5,250.00 but not over $7,000.00 ............. $142.50 plus 5% of amount over $5,250.00

Over $7,000.00 ................................................... $230.00 plus 5.75% of amount over $7,000.00

MARRIED PERSON FILING A SEPARATE RETURN

If Georgia Taxable Net Income Is:

The Tax Is:

Not over $500.00 ...............................................-

1%

Over $500.00 but not over $1,500.00 ................ $5.00 plus 2% of amount over $500.00

Over $1,500.00 but not over $2,500.00 ............. $25.00 plus 3% of amount over $1,500.00

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Over $2,500.00 but not over $3,500.00 ............. $55.00 plus 4% of amount over $2,500.00
Over $3,500.00 but not over $5,000.00 ............. $95.00 plus 5% of amount over $3,500.00
Over $5,000.00 ................................................... $170.00 plus 5.75% of amount over $5,000.00

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD AND MARRIED PERSONS FILING A JOINT RETURN

If Georgia Taxable Net Income Is:

The Tax Is:

Not over $1,000.00 ............................................-

1%

Over $1,000.00 but not over $3,000.00 ............. $10.00 plus 2% of amount over $1,000.00

Over $3,000.00 but not over $5,000.00 ............. $50.00 plus 3% of amount over $3,000.00

Over $5,000.00 but not over $7,000.00 ............. $110.00 plus 4% of amount over $5,000.00

Over $7,000.00 but not over $10,000.00 ........... $190.00 plus 5% of amount over $7,000.00

Over $10,000.00 ................................................. $340.00 plus 5.75% of amount over $10,000.00
(2) To facilitate the computation of the tax by those taxpayers whose federal adjusted gross income together with the adjustments set out in Code Section 48-7-27 for use in arriving at Georgia taxable net income is less than $10,000.00, the commissioner may construct tax tables which may be used by the taxpayers at their option. The tax shown to be due by the tables shall be computed on the bases of the standard deduction and the

tax rates specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Insofar as practicable, the tables shall produce a tax approximately equivalent to the tax imposed by paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) The amount deducted and withheld by an employer from the wages of an employee pursuant to Article 5 of this chapter, relating to current income tax payments, shall be allowed the employee as a credit against the tax imposed by this Code section. Amounts paid by an individual as estimated tax under Article 5 of this chapter shall constitute payments on account of the tax imposed by this Code section. The amount withheld or

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paid during any calendar year shall be allowed as a credit or payment for the taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the amount is withheld or paid. (d) The tax imposed by this Code section applies to the Georgia taxable net income of estates and trusts, which shall be computed in the same manner as in the case of a single individual. The tax shall be computed on the Georgia taxable net income and shall be paid by the fiduciary."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-27, relating to computation of taxable net income, as follows:
"(3) There shall be added to taxable income any income taxes imposed by any tax jurisdiction except the State of Georgia to the extent deducted in determining federal taxable income."
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-29.15, relating to tax credit for adoption of a foster child, as follows:
"48-7-29.15. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'qualified foster child' means a foster child who is less than 18 years of age and who is in a foster home or otherwise in the foster care system under the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) A taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-720 for the adoption of a qualified foster child. The amount of such credit shall be $2,000.00 $6,000.00 per qualified foster child per taxable year commencing with the year in which the adoption becomes final for five taxable years and $2,000.00 per taxable year thereafter; provided, however, that such credit shall end and ending in the year in which the adopted child attains the age of 18. (c) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall not be allowed to be carried forward to apply to the taxpayer's succeeding years' tax liability. No such tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (d) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this Code section."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.23. (a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'AGI' means the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income, as defined in the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, that was used to compute Georgia taxable net income pursuant to Code Section 48-7-27. (b) Each taxpayer filing as a single person with an AGI that does not exceed $58,750.00 shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-7-20 in an amount

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equal to such AGI subtracted from $58,750.00 and multiplied by 0.00375 with an additional amount to be added which is equal to such taxpayer's number of claimed dependents multiplied by $7.50. (c) Married taxpayers filing separately with an AGI that does not exceed $40,750.00 shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-7-20 in an amount equal to such AGI subtracted from $40,750.00 and multiplied by 0.00375 with an additional amount to be added which is equal to such taxpayer's number of claimed dependents multiplied by $7.50. (d) Married persons filing a joint return with an AGI that does not exceed $81,500.00 shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-7-20 in an amount equal to such AGI subtracted from $81,500.00 and multiplied by 0.00375 with an additional amount to be added which is equal to such taxpayer's number of claimed dependents multiplied by $7.50. (e) Each taxpayer filing as a head of household with an AGI that does not exceed $75,250.00 shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-7-20 in an amount equal to such AGI subtracted from $75,250.00 and multiplied by 0.00375 with an additional amount to be added which is equal to such taxpayer's number of claimed dependents multiplied by $7.50. (f) If the total amount of the tax credit provided for in this Code section exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year, such excess amount shall not be refunded to such taxpayer or applied to any preceding or succeeding years' tax liability. (g) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this Code section."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by repealing Chapter 7A, relating to tax credits, in its entirety.
PART III SECTION 3-1.
An Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which lowered the personal and corporate income tax rates, is amended by repealing and reserving Sections 1-3 and 1-5 of said Act and by revising subsections (a) through (f) of Section 3-1 of said Act as follows:
"SECTION 3-1.
(a)(1) Section 1-1 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval and such section shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2017; provided, however, that Code Section 48-1-2 as amended by Section 1-1 of this Act shall be amended by revisions contained in Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017.

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(2) Section 1-6 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval and such section shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2017; provided, however, that the revisions to Code Section 48-7-21 made by Section 1-6 of this Act shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. (3) Section 1-8 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval and such section shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2017; provided, however, that the revisions to Code Section 48-7-27 made by Section 1-8 of this Act shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. (b)(1) Section 1-2 shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and on or before December 31, 2020; provided, however, that the revisions to Code Section 48-7-20 made by Section 1-2 of this Act shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. (2) Section 1-4 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019; provided, however, that the revisions to Code Section 48-7-21 made by Section 1-4 of this Act shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. (c) Reserved. (d) Section 1-7 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018; provided, however, that the revisions to Code Section 48-7-27 made by Section 1-7 of this Act shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. (e) Section 1-9 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that: (1) The revisions to subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-42 contained in Section 1-9 of this Act shall be applicable to tax credits that are assigned in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018; provided, however, that such revisions shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or

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become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018; and (2) The revisions to subsection (g) of Code Section 48-7-42 contained in Section 1-9 of this Act shall be applicable to sales, mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcies occurring in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018; provided, however, that such revisions shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018, and became or become applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. (f) Part II of this Act shall become effective July 1, 2018; provided, however, that the revisions to Code Section 48-5C-1 made by Part II of this Act shall be subject to the revisions made by Acts approved by the Governor or that became or become law without such approval after March 2, 2018."

PART IV SECTION 4-1.

(a) This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Part I of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, Parts II and III of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. (d) Section 2-3 of this Act shall be applicable to adoptions occurring in all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.

SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo N Efstration

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson

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N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 100, nays 68.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HB 807. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Hatchett of the 150th, Tanner of the 9th, Yearta of the 152nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy on business or practitioner with location or office in more than one jurisdiction, methods of allocating gross receipts, information provided by business or practitioner, and limits on levies by local governments using criteria for taxation, so as to allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-13-9, relating to limitation on authority of local government to impose regulatory fee, examples of those which may be subject to fees, individuals and entities not subject to fees, and general laws not repealed, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A local government is authorized to require a business or practitioner of a profession or occupation to pay a regulatory fee only if the local government customarily performs investigation or inspection of such businesses or practitioners of such profession or occupation as protection of the public health, safety, or welfare or in the course of enforcing a state or local building, health, or safety code, but no local government is authorized to use regulatory fees as a means of raising revenue for general purposes;, provided that the amount of a regulatory fee shall approximate the reasonable cost of the actual regulatory activity performed by the local government and the proceeds of such regulatory fee shall be used to fund such regulatory activity and not the general operations of the local government."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-13-14, relating to levy on business or practitioner with location or office in more than one jurisdiction, methods of allocating gross receipts, information provided by business or practitioner, and limits on levies by local governments using criteria for taxation, as follows:
"(1) Financial information necessary to allocate the gross receipts of the business or practitioner, provided that a business or practitioner may elect to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns; and"
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, provided, however, that Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2025.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley E Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J N Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans N Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson N Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 111, nays 51.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 879. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carpenter of the 4th, Powell of the 32nd, Stephens of the 164th, Frye of the 118th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for the legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for the legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; to permit certain retailers to make deliveries of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages pursuant to specific terms and conditions; to provide for definitions; to allow certain retailers to market, receive, and process orders for alcoholic beverage products using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by third parties; to provide for the relationship between such retailers and third parties; to provide certain requirements for individuals making deliveries on behalf of a packaged goods retailer; to provide for warrantless searches and seizures by certain agents and officers of the Department of Revenue; to provide for training on sales and delivery of alcoholic beverages; to provide for the commissioner of revenue to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, is amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"3-3-1.1. (a) This title has been enacted pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution, the powers reserved to the state under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the inherent powers of the state under the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983. It is the intent of the General Assembly that this title do all of the following:
(1) Further regulate and control alcoholic beverage transactions in this state under the control and supervision of the commissioner; (2) Promote and assure the public's interest in fair and efficient distribution and quality control of alcoholic beverages in this state;

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(3) Promote orderly marketing of alcoholic beverages; (4) Prevent unfair business practices, discrimination, and undue control of one segment of the alcoholic beverage industry by any other segment; (5) Foster vigorous and healthy competition in the alcoholic beverage industry; (6) Preserve and promote a robust, stable system of distribution of alcoholic beverages to the public; (7) Provide for an orderly system of public revenues by facilitating the collection and accountability of this state and local excise taxes; (8) Facilitate the collection of state and local revenue; (9) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents of this state by, among other purposes, ensuring that the commissioner shall be able to inspect and seize any alcoholic beverage shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this state and ensuring that any such alcoholic beverage:
(A) Has been registered for sale in this state with the commissioner; (B) Is not subject to a government mandated or supplier initiated recall; (C) Is not counterfeit; (D) Is labeled in conformance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; (E) Can be tested by the commissioner or an agent assigned by the commissioner; and (F) Is not prohibited by this state; and (10) Promote and maintain a sound, stable, and viable three-tier system of distribution of alcoholic beverages to the public. (b) If any provision of this title or its application to any person or circumstance is determined by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such provision shall be stricken and the remaining provisions shall be construed in accordance with the intent of the General Assembly to further limit rather than expand commerce in alcoholic beverages, and with respect to alcoholic beverages, the remaining provisions shall be construed to enhance strict regulatory control over the taxation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages through the three-tier regulatory system and the licensing laws imposed by this title."
"3-3-10. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Air carrier' means a person that undertakes by any means, directly or indirectly, to provide air transportation. (2) 'Carrier' means any person, including without limitation any motor carrier, freight forwarder, or air carrier, whose business is to transport goods or people while acting in the capacity as common, private, or contract transporter of a product or service using its facilities or those of other carriers. (3) 'Electronic means' means internet enabled technology and digital media, including, but not limited to, websites and consumer applications accessible through computers, smartphones, or other electronic devices. (4) 'Employee' means an individual who is:

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(A) A full-time or part-time employee or independent contractor of a packaged goods retailer; and (B) Authorized to act as an agent of such packaged goods retailer. (5) 'Freight forwarder' means a person holding itself out to the general public to provide transportation of property for compensation and in the ordinary course of its business: (A) Assembles and consolidates, or provides for the assembly and consolidation of, shipments and performs or provides for break bulk and distribution operations of the shipments; (B) Assumes responsibility for such transportation from the place of receipt to the place of destination; and (C) Uses for any part of such transportation another freight forwarder, an air carrier, a motor carrier, or any other carrier. (6) 'Motor carrier' means a person that provides motor vehicle transportation for compensation. (7) 'Packaged goods retailer' means a person licensed under this title as a retailer to sell alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages for consumption off the premises that is not: (A) Licensed as a retail package liquor store; (B) A manufacturer or any other person licensed to manufacture alcoholic beverages; (C) A carrier; (D) A shipper; or (E) A person that takes delivery of alcoholic beverages directly from a:
(i) Retailer; or (ii) Manufacturer or any other person licensed to manufacture alcoholic beverages. (8) 'Proper identification' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 33-23. (9) 'Third party' means any person that: (A) Is registered to do business in this state; (B) Has a contractual relationship with a packaged goods retailer; and (C) Is authorized to act as an agent of such packaged goods retailer. Such term shall include such person's employees and independent contractors. Such term shall not include a carrier or a shipper. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except where prohibited by local ordinance or resolution, a packaged goods retailer may deliver alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages lawfully sold to and purchased by an individual for personal use and not for resale to an address designated by such individual, subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) The individual making the purchase shall, prior to ordering and purchasing alcoholic beverages for delivery, establish an account maintained by the packaged goods retailer that shall be available for inspection by the department; (2) The packaged goods retailer or employee shall process all payments made by the individual who is transacting the purchase with the packaged goods retailer; (3) The packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party shall assemble, package, and fulfill each order at the licensed premises of the packaged goods retailer from inventory

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located at such licensed premises and shall not pull from the inventory of another retailer or licensed premises. Once any alcoholic beverage that is part of an order leaves the licensed premises of the packaged goods retailer, such alcoholic beverage shall remain in the possession of the person, either the packaged goods retailer, the employee, or the third party, that is to make the delivery and shall not be transferred to any other person until the time of delivery; (4) Delivery shall be made by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party who:
(A) Is at least 21 years of age; (B) Has a valid Georgia driver's license; (C) Has undergone within the last 12 months a background check that includes a local and national criminal history and driving records and:
(i) Has not had more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period; (ii) Has not had a major traffic violation, as such term is defined in Code Section 40-5-142, in the prior three-year period; (iii) Has not been convicted within the past seven years of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (iv) Has not been convicted at any time of fraud, a sexual offense, the use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony, a crime involving property damage, a crime involving theft, a crime involving an act of violence, or a crime involving an act of terror; and (v) Does not have a match on the National Sex Offender Registry data base; (D) Has undergone training approved by the department on sales and delivery of alcoholic beverages in this state; (E) Shall not possess or handle as part of or during the delivery forms of compensation that are used to purchase or transact the sale of alcoholic beverages; and (F) Does not receive compensation based upon whether an attempted delivery results in a completed transaction; (5) Delivery shall be made by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party to an individual who is at least 21 years of age and presents proper identification verifying the age of such individual; (6) At the time of delivery, the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party shall verify the identity and age of the individual accepting delivery by validating the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery and obtaining his or her signature on a written or electronic acknowledgment of receipt of the order and certification of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages. The packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party shall scan or otherwise verify the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery and shall retain a record of such individual's name and date of birth that shall be available for inspection upon request for a minimum of three years; (7) The packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party conducting the delivery shall refuse to make the delivery if: (A) No individual is at the address to accept delivery; or (B) The individual attempting to accept the delivery:

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(i) Is less than 21 years of age; (ii) Fails to produce proper identification verifying his or her age; (iii) Fails to provide a signature that matches such proper identification; or (iv) Appears intoxicated; (8) All deliveries shall be inspected at the time of delivery by the individual accepting such delivery. The transaction shall be deemed complete upon acceptance of delivery of the alcoholic beverages, and all sales shall be final; (9) The delivery address shall be located within the local licensing jurisdiction of the packaged goods retailer; (10) The delivery shall take place only during the lawful times when alcoholic beverages can be sold by the packaged goods retailer for consumption off the premises; (11) The delivery shall be made only within the same calendar day on which the alcoholic beverages leave the licensed premises of the packaged goods retailer for delivery; and (12) No delivery shall knowingly be made to any address or to any property that is part of: (A) Any public or private elementary or secondary educational school, including without limitation any dormitory, housing, or common space located on the campus of any elementary or secondary educational school; (B) Any prison, reformatory, and other correctional facilities; (C) Any addiction or substance abuse facilities; (D) Any locker, mailbox, package shipping location, or similar service or storage facility business; or (E) Any retailer. (c) A packaged goods retailer may use electronic means to market, receive, and process orders for alcoholic beverages it is licensed to sell placed by individuals who are at least 21 years of age, provided that any such orders shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) A packaged goods retailer may market, receive, and process orders for alcoholic beverages it is licensed to sell placed by individuals who are at least 21 years of age using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by a third party, provided that any such orders shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section and: (1) The packaged goods retailer maintains control and responsibility over the sales transaction and the transfer of the physical possession of alcoholic beverages to the employee or third party conducting the delivery; (2) The packaged goods retailer shall retain sole discretion to determine whether to accept and complete an order or to reject an order; (3) The purchase transaction takes place between the individual placing the order and the packaged goods retailer and the packaged goods retailer appears as the merchant of record at the time of purchase and at the time of receipt of the delivery; (4) Any credit or debit card information provided by the individual placing the order to a third party for the purpose of transacting the purchase with the packaged goods retailer is automatically directed to the packaged goods retailer;

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(5) The packaged goods retailer that accepts the order receives the payment that is made by the individual who is transacting the purchase with such packaged goods retailer; and (6) The delivery of alcoholic beverages to the individual who placed the order is made by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party in compliance with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section. (e) The department shall develop a curriculum for or list of required elements of the sales and delivery training required under subparagraph (b)(4)(D) of this Code section and shall determine the providers approved to conduct such training. A packaged goods retailer or third party may submit to the department a proposed program for such required training, upon receipt of which the department shall have 15 days to approve, deny, or indicate what modifications are necessary to such program. (f) Persons appointed by the commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the department shall, in addition to the powers and duties provided for in Code Section 3-2-30, have the power to inspect, without a warrant, in a lawful manner any premises of the packaged goods retailer or any vehicle being used by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party to make a delivery under this Code section for the purpose of: (1) Determining if any of the provisions of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated under its authority is being violated; or (2) Securing evidence as may be needed for an administrative proceedings action, as provided in this Code section or any other provisions of this title. (g) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out or make effective the provisions of this Code section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations governing the training of individuals making deliveries. (h)(1) In addition to the commissioner's power to suspend, revoke, or cancel licenses, permits, or registrations issued pursuant to this title, upon a violation of any provision of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner shall have the power to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation and may suspend for up to 30 days for each violation the authorization provided by this Code section for the packaged goods retailer to deliver alcoholic beverages or to use an employee or third party to deliver alcoholic beverages. Any violation committed by an employee or a third party shall be attributed to and deemed to be an act taken by a packaged goods retailer for purposes of this Code section. A packaged goods retailer, employee, and third party may each be fined for the same violation. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow the commissioner to suspend or terminate the authorization of a packaged goods retailer to sell alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises as a result of a violation of this Code section by a third party. (2) Any local governing authority of a municipality or county that issues a license to a packaged goods retailer and allows for delivery of alcoholic beverages by a packaged goods retailer, an employee, or a third party may impose penalties upon a packaged goods retailer, provided that such penalties do not exceed the amount of the fine or the number of delivery suspension days provided for in this paragraph. Nothing in this

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paragraph shall be construed to allow any local governing authority of a municipality or county to suspend or terminate the authorization of a packaged goods retailer to sell alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises as a result of a violation of this Code section. (3) The penalties provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any criminal penalties that may otherwise be provided by law."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 138th was excused from voting on HB 879.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague N Belton N Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell N Campbell
Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter
Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans N Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson N Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby N Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin

N McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn N Watson E Welch N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper N Corbett

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill N Hitchens

Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

N Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 54.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 791. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(q)(1) A pharmacist may, in the exercise of his or her professional judgment and in consultation with the patient, dispense up to a 90 day supply of maintenance medication

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for treatment of chronic illnesses up to the total number of dosage units as authorized by the prescriber on the prescription, including any refills, unless:
(A) The prescriber has specified on the prescription that concurrently dispensing initial amounts and refills of such maintenance medication is not allowed; or (B) It is the initial filling of a prescription for a new maintenance medication or dosage for the patient. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1082. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Ridley of the 6th and Corbett of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1A of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide for notification letter for retrieving a motor vehicle held by a towing and storage firm, repair facility, or salvage dealer; to provide for fees relating to filing of a petition of foreclosure for an abandoned motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans E Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett

Y Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson

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Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 614 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 10, 2020

Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 307 CAP Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Reilly,

I wanted to make you aware that my "Yes" vote on HB 1082 was not recorded, as I believe I pushed my voting button, momentarily, too late.

Thank you, in advance, for making the adjustment on my behalf.

Sincerely,

/s/ Deborah Silcox Representative Deborah Silcox House District 52

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HB 216. By Representative Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate for members of the Georgia Tennis Foundation; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate for members of the Georgia Tennis Foundation; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(64) A special license plate honoring the Georgia Tennis Foundation, with the words 'Play Tennis!' to be displayed across the bottom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Tennis Foundation."
SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans E Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 245. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Rich of the 97th, Greene of the 151st and Singleton of the 71st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to surviving spouse, requirements, effect of reemployment, effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on death of member relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to remove a provision that requires certain benefits payable to a surviving spouse to terminate if such surviving spouse remarries; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans E Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 913. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Oliver of the 82nd, Wiedower of the 119th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to strengthen, clarify, and update provisions relating to the protection of children, including foster children and adopted children; to allow for notice by certified mail in certain adoption proceedings; to revise a provision relating to the results of a search of the putative father registry; to revise provisions relating to appointment of an agent for a petitioner; to revise provisions relating to required criminal history records checks of petitioners; to revise provisions relating to petitioners who are nonresidents of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to strengthen, clarify, and update provisions relating to the protection of children, including foster children and adopted children; to allow for notice by certified mail in certain adoption proceedings; to revise a provision relating to the results of a search of the putative father registry; to revise provisions relating to appointment of an agent for a petitioner; to revise provisions relating to required criminal history records checks of petitioners; to revise provisions relating to petitioners who are nonresidents of Georgia; to provide for an additional unlawful inducement with respect to adoptions; to revise various adoption related forms with respect to revocation periods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 19-8-2, relating to jurisdiction and venue of adoption proceedings, as follows:
"(3) When a child has been placed for adoption with an individual who is a resident of another state in compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children,; with an individual who is a resident of another

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state to which the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children does not apply; or with an individual who is a resident of another country, such petition shall be filed in:
(A) The court of the county where the child was born; (B) The court of the county in which is located any child-placing agency having legal custody of the child; or (C) Superior Court of Fulton County."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 19-8-3, relating to who may petition to adopt a child, as follows:
"19-8-3. (a) Any individual may petition to adopt a child if he or she:
(1) Is at least 25 21 years of age or is married and living with his or her spouse, or is at least 21 years of age and is a relative of the child; (2) Is at least ten years older than the child, except such ten-year requirement shall not apply when the petitioner is a stepparent or relative and the petition is filed pursuant to Code Section 19-8-6 or 19-8-7;
(3)(A) Is a bona fide resident of this state at the filing of the petition for adoption; or (B) Is is a bona fide resident of the receiving state when the adoptee was either born in this state or is a resident of this state at the time of his or her placement for adoption, and was placed in compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. For purposes of this paragraph, a nonresident of Georgia is deemed to have complied with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children if the compact does not apply as defined in Article VIII of the Compact or if the individual is a resident of another country; and (4) Is financially, physically, and mentally able to have permanent custody of the child. (b) If an individual seeking to adopt a child is married, the petition for adoption shall be filed in the name of both spouses; provided, however, that, when the child is or was the stepchild of the party seeking to adopt, such petition shall be filed by the stepparent alone."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 19-8-5, relating to third party adoption by party who is not stepparent or relative of child, as follows:
(j) A petition for adoption pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be filed within 60 days from the date the surrender of rights is executed; provided, however, that for good cause shown the court may waive the 60 day requirement. If the petition for adoption is not filed within the time period specified by this subsection and the court does not waive the 60 day requirement or if the proceedings resulting from such petition are not concluded with an order granting such petition, then the surrender of rights shall operate as follows according to the election made in such surrender by the parent or guardian of the child:

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(1) In favor of such parent or guardian, with the express stipulation that neither this nor any other provision of the surrender of rights shall be deemed to impair the validity, absolute finality, or totality of such surrender under any other circumstance, once the revocation period has elapsed; (2) In favor of the child-placing agency or out-of-state licensed agency designated in the surrender of rights, if any; or (3) If the parent or guardian is not designated and no child-placing agency or out-ofstate licensed agency is designated in the surrender of rights, or if the designated childplacing agency or out-of-state licensed agency declines to accept the child for placement for adoption, in favor of the department for placement for adoption pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-4."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-9, relating to revocation of surrender of rights, time limit, and effect of voluntary surrender of rights by legal mother, as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of Code Section 9-10-12 which authorizes the use of certified mail, an individual signing a surrender of rights pursuant to Code Section 198-4, 19-8-5, 19-8-6, or 19-8-7 shall have the right to revoke such surrender by written notice delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery within four days after signing such surrender; and such surrender document shall not be valid unless it so states. The four-day revocation period shall be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date the surrender of rights is executed; provided, however, that, if the fourth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which such surrender may be revoked shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. After the four-day period, a surrender of rights cannot be revoked. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of Code Section 9-10-12 which authorizes the use of certified mail, the notice of revocation of a surrender of rights shall be delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery to the address designated in the surrender document. If delivered in person, it shall be delivered to the address shown in the surrender document not later than 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day. If mailed by registered mail or delivered by statutory overnight delivery, it shall be addressed to the address shown in the surrender document and submitted to the United States Postal Service or to the statutory overnight delivery carrier not later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 19-8-10, relating to when surrender or termination of parental rights of living parent not required, service on parents in such cases, and involuntary termination of rights, as follows:
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of such parent in accordance with subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, such parent shall be personally served with a conformed copy of the adoption petition, together with a copy of the court's order thereon specified in Code Section 19-8-14, or, if personal service cannot be perfected, notwithstanding subsection (a) of Code Section 9-10-12 which authorizes the use of certified mail, by certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, or statutory overnight delivery, one-day service not required, at his or her last known address. If service cannot be made by these methods, such parent shall be given notice by publication once a week for three weeks in the official organ of the county where such petition has been filed and of the county of his or her last known address. In the interest of time, publication may be initiated simultaneously with efforts to perfect service personally, by certified mail or registered mail, or by statutory overnight delivery. The court shall continue to have the inherent authority to determine the sufficiency of service. A parent who receives notification pursuant to this paragraph shall not be a party to the adoption and shall have no obligation to file an answer, but shall have the right to appear in the pending adoption proceeding and show cause why such parent's rights to the child who is the subject of the proceeding should not be terminated by that adoption. Notice shall be deemed to have been received on the earliest date:
(A) Personal service is perfected; (B) Of delivery shown on the return receipt of certified mail or registered mail or proof of delivery by statutory overnight delivery; or (C) Of the last publication. (2) No prior order of court shall be required to publish notice pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that before publication may be relied upon as a means of service, it shall be averred that, after diligent efforts, service could not be perfected personally, by certified mail, by registered mail, or by statutory overnight delivery."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 19-8-11, relating to petitioning superior court to terminate rights of one parent or guardian of child and service of process, as follows:
"(b)(1) Whenever a petition to terminate parental rights is filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the parent whose rights the petitioner is seeking to terminate shall be personally served with a conformed copy of the petition to terminate parental rights and a copy of the court's order setting forth the date upon which such petition shall be considered or, if personal service cannot be perfected, notwithstanding subsection (a) of Code Section 9-10-12 which authorizes the use of certified mail, by certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, or statutory overnight delivery, one-day service not required, at his or her last known address. If service cannot be made by these methods, such parent shall be given notice by publication once a week for three weeks in the official organ of the county where such petition has been filed and of the county of his or her last known address. In the interest of time, publication may be initiated simultaneously with efforts to perfect service personally,

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by certified mail or registered mail, or by statutory overnight delivery. The court shall continue to have the inherent authority to determine the sufficiency of service. A parent who receives notification pursuant to this paragraph shall not be a party to the adoption and shall have no obligation to file an answer, but shall have the right to appear in the pending termination of parental rights proceeding and show cause why such parent's rights to the child who is the subject of the proceeding should not be terminated. Notice shall be deemed to have been received on the earliest date:
(A) Personal service is perfected; (B) Of delivery shown on the return receipt of certified mail or registered mail or proof of delivery by statutory overnight delivery; or (C) Of the last publication. (2) No prior order of court shall be required to publish notice pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that before publication may be relied upon as a means of service, it shall be averred that, after diligent efforts, service could not be perfected personally, by certified mail, by registered mail, or by statutory overnight delivery."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (c), (d), and (i) of Code Section 19-812, relating to notice to biological father, procedure when identity or location of father not known, effect of order terminating biological father's rights, legitimation of child by father, and rights of mother, as follows:
"(c)(1) Notification provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be given to a biological father who is not a legal father by the following methods:
(A) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of Code Section 9-10-12 which authorizes the use of certified mail, Certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, or statutory overnight delivery, one-day service not required, at his last known address, which notice shall be deemed received upon the date of delivery shown on the return or delivery receipt; (B) Personal service, which notice shall be deemed received when personal service is perfected; or (C) Publication once a week for three weeks in the official organ of the county where the adoption petition has been filed and of the county of his last known address, which notice shall be deemed received upon the date of the last publication. (2) If feasible, the methods specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be used before publication; provided, however, that in the interest of time, publication may be initiated simultaneously with efforts to perfect service personally, by certified mail or registered mail, or by statutory overnight delivery. (3) No prior order of court shall be required to publish notice pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that before publication may be relied upon as a means of service, it shall be averred that, after diligent efforts, service could not be perfected personally, by certified mail or registered mail, or by statutory overnight delivery. (d)(1) When the rights of a parent or guardian of a child have been surrendered or terminated in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-4 or the child does

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not have a living parent or guardian, the department, child-placing agency, or out-ofstate licensed agency may file, under the authority of this paragraph, a petition to terminate a biological father's rights to the child with the superior court of the county of the child's domicile, of the county where the child was born, of the county in which is located the principal office of the child-placing agency having legal custody of the child, or of the county in which is located the office of the department having legal custody of the child. (2) When the rights of a parent or guardian of a child have been surrendered in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, 19-8-6, or 19-8-7, the child does not have a living parent or guardian, a consent to adopt has been executed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-6, or the petitioner is seeking to involuntarily terminate parental rights pursuant to Code Section 19-8-10, the petitioner shall file, under the authority of this paragraph, with the superior court of the county of the child's domicile or of the county where the child was born a motion, if a petition for adoption of the child has previously been filed with the court, or a petition to terminate a biological father's rights to the child. (3) When a petition or motion is filed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, the court shall, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the notice required by subsection (b) of this Code section or, when no notice is required to be given, from the date of such filing, conduct a hearing in chambers to determine the facts in the matter. (4) Unless the identity of a biological father is known to the petitioner, department, child-placing agency, or out-of-state licensed agency or to the attorney for such individual or entity such that he is entitled to notice of the proceedings as provided in this Code section, when the petitioner provides a certificate from the putative father registry stating that there is no registrant identified on the putative father registry acknowledging paternity of the child or indicating possible paternity of the child for a period beginning no later than two years immediately prior to the child's date of birth, then it shall be rebuttably presumed that an unnamed biological father who is not a legal father is not entitled to notice of the proceedings. Absent evidence rebutting the presumption, then no further inquiry or notice shall be required by the court and the court shall enter an order terminating the rights of such unnamed biological father to the child." "(i) If the child is legitimated by his or her biological father and in the adoption proceeding the petition for adoption is revoked with prejudice or denied by the court, then a SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION executed by a legal mother pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-4, 19-8-5, or 19-8-7 shall be dissolved by operation of law and her parental rights shall be restored to her. The fact that a legal mother executed a SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION, now dissolved, shall not be admissible as evidence against a legal mother in any proceeding against her."

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SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a), (g), and (h) of Code Section 198-13, relating to petition, filing and contents, financial disclosures, attorney's affidavit, and redaction of certain information unnecessary, as follows:
"(a) The petition for adoption, duly verified, together with one conformed copy thereof, shall be filed with the clerk of the superior court having jurisdiction and shall conform to the following guidelines:
(1) The petition for adoption shall set forth: (A) The name, age, date and place of birth, marital status, and place of residence of each petitioner; (B) The name by which the child is to be known should the adoption ultimately be completed; (C) The sex, date and place of birth, and citizenship or immigration status of the child, and if the child is neither a United States citizen nor a lawful permanent resident of the United States on the date such petition is filed, the petitioner shall explain how such child will be able to obtain lawful permanent resident status; (D) The date and circumstances of the placement of the child with each petitioner; (E) Whether the child is possessed of any property and, if so, a full and complete description thereof; (F) Whether the child has one or both parents or his or her biological father who is not a legal father living; (G) Whether the child has a guardian and, if so, the name of the guardian and the name of the court that appointed such guardian; (H) Whether the child has a legal custodian and, if so, the name of the legal custodian and the name of the court that appointed such custodian; and (I) Whether each petitioner or his or her attorney is aware of any other adoption proceeding pending to date, in this or any other state or country, regarding the child who is the subject of the proceeding that is not fully disclosed in such petition and whether each petitioner or his or her attorney is aware of any individual who has or claims to have physical custody of or visitation rights with the child who is the subject of the proceeding whose name and address and whose custody or visitation rights are not fully disclosed in such petition. Each petitioner and his or her attorney shall have a continuing duty to inform the court of any proceeding in this or any other state or country that could affect the adoption proceeding or the legal custody of or visitation with the child who is the subject of the proceeding;
(2) When the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-4, the following shall be provided or attached to the petition for adoption or its absence explained when the petition for adoption is filed:
(A) If the adoption is pursuant to: (i) Paragraph (1) of such Code section subsection, a copy of the written voluntary surrender of rights of each parent or guardian specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-4 and a copy of the written acknowledgment of surrender of rights specified in subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-4; or

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(ii) Paragraph (2) of such Code section subsection, a certified copy of the order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction terminating parental rights of the parent and committing the child to the department, child-placing agency, or out-of-state licensed agency; (B) A copy of the affidavits specified in subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 198-4; (C) An original affidavit from the department or a child-placing agency stating that all of the requirements of Code Sections 19-8-4 and 19-8-12 have been complied with and that the child is legally available for adoption or, in the case of a placement by an out-of-state licensed agency, that the comparable provisions dealing with the termination of parental rights of the parents and of a biological father who is not a legal father of the child have been complied with under the laws of the state or country in which the out-of-state licensed agency is licensed and that the child is legally available for adoption thereunder; (D) The original written consent of the department, child-placing agency, or out-ofstate licensed agency to the adoption; (E) Uncertified copies of appropriate certificates or forms verifying the allegations contained in such petition as to guardianship of the child, including, but not limited to, the marriage of each petitioner, the death of each parent in lieu of a surrender of his or her parental rights, and compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; and (F) A completed form containing background information regarding the child, as required by the adoption unit of the department, or an equivalent medical and social history background form; (3) When the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, the following shall be provided or attached to the petition for adoption or its absence explained when the petition for adoption is filed: (A) The original written voluntary surrender of rights of each parent, biological father who is not a legal father, or guardian specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 198-5; (B) The original written acknowledgment of surrender of rights specified in subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-5; (C) The original affidavits specified in subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 19-85; (D) A copy of the appropriate form verifying the allegation of compliance with Code Section 19-8-12 and the original certification evidencing the search of the putative father registry; (E) The original accounting required by subsection (c) of this Code section; (F) Uncertified copies of appropriate certificates or forms verifying the allegations contained in such petition as to guardianship of the child, including, but not limited to, the marriage of each petitioner, the death of each parent in lieu of a surrender of his or her parental rights, and compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children;

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(G) A completed form containing background information regarding the child, as required by the adoption unit of the department, or an equivalent medical and social history background form; and (H) A copy of the home study report; (4) When the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-6, the following shall be provided or attached to the petition for adoption or its absence explained when the petition for adoption is filed: (A) The original written voluntary surrender of rights of each parent, biological father who is not a legal father, or guardian specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 198-6; (B) The original written acknowledgment of surrender of rights specified in subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-6; (C) The original affidavits specified in subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 19-86; (D) The original consent specified in subsection (j) of Code Section 19-8-6; (E) A copy of the appropriate form verifying the allegation of compliance with Code Section 19-8-12 and the original certification evidencing the search of the putative father registry; (F) Uncertified copies of appropriate certificates or forms verifying the allegations contained in such petition as to guardianship of the child, including, but not limited to, the birth of the child, the marriage of each petitioner, and the death of each parent in lieu of a surrender of his or her parental rights; and (G) A completed form containing background information regarding the child, as required by the adoption unit of the department, or an equivalent medical and social history background form; (5) When the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-7, the following shall be provided or attached to the petition for adoption or its absence explained when the petition for adoption is filed: (A) The original written voluntary surrender of rights of each parent or biological father who is not a legal father specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-7; (B) The original written acknowledgment of surrender of rights specified in subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-7; (C) The original affidavits specified in subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 19-87; (D) A copy of the appropriate form verifying the allegation of compliance with Code Section 19-8-12 and the original certification evidencing the search of the putative father registry; (E) Uncertified copies of appropriate certificates or forms verifying allegations contained in the petition as to guardianship or custody of the child and the birth of the child, including, but not limited to, the marriage of each petitioner, the death of each parent in lieu of a surrender of his or her parental rights, and compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; and

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(F) A completed form containing background information regarding the child, as required by the adoption unit of the department, or an equivalent medical and social history background form; (6)(A) When the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-8, the following shall be provided or attached to the petition for adoption when the petition for adoption is filed:
(i) A copy of the child's passport page showing an immediate relative immigrant visa or Hague Convention immigrant visa obtained to grant the child entry into the United States as a result of a full and final adoption in the foreign country; and (ii) A copy along with an English translation of the child's birth certificate or registration. (B) Because the issuance of an immediate relative immigrant visa or Hague Convention immigrant visa by the United States Department of State in the child's passport is prima-facie evidence that all parental rights have been terminated and that the child is legally available for adoption, it shall not be necessary to file any documents related to the surrender or termination of the parental rights of the child's parents or comply with Code Section 19-8-12 regarding the rights of a biological father who is not a legal father when the petition for adoption is filed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-8. (C) When the adoption is pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 19-8-8, the following shall be provided or attached to the petition for adoption when the petition for adoption is filed: (i) A copy along with an English translation of the final decree or order of guardianship from the foreign country; (ii) Copies of all postplacement reports, if required by the foreign country that entered the guardianship decree or order; (iii) Authorization to proceed with adoption if specifically required by the decree or order entered by the court or administrative agency in the foreign country; (iv) A copy of the child's passport page showing an immediate relative immigrant visa or Hague Convention immigrant visa obtained to grant the child entry into the United States in order to finalize his or her adoption; and (v) A copy along with an English translation of the child's birth certificate or registration; (7) When Code Section 19-8-10 is applicable, parental rights need not be surrendered or terminated prior to the filing of the petition for adoption; but the petitioner shall, in lieu of obtaining and attaching those otherwise required surrenders of rights, acknowledgments, and affidavits, allege facts in the petition for adoption demonstrating the applicability of subsection (a) or (b), or both, of Code Section 19-8-10 and shall also allege compliance with subsection (c) of Code Section 19-8-10; and (8) If the petition for adoption is filed in a county other than that of the petitioner's residence, the reason therefor shall be set forth in such petition." "(g) Notwithstanding Code Sections 19-8-5 and 19-8-7 and this Code section which require obtaining and attaching a written voluntary surrender of rights and

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acknowledgment thereof and affidavits of a legal mother and a representative of the petitioner or of the individual signing such surrender, when the adoption is sought under subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5 or 19-8-7 following the termination of parental rights and the placement of the child by the juvenile court pursuant to Code Section 1511-321, obtaining and attaching to the petition for adoption a certified copy of the order terminating parental rights of the parent shall take the place of obtaining and attaching those otherwise required surrenders of rights, acknowledgments, and affidavits.
(h)(1) A petition for adoption regarding a child who has a living biological father who is not a legal father and who has not surrendered his rights to the child shall include a certificate from the putative father registry disclosing the name, address, and social security number of any registrant acknowledging paternity of the child pursuant to subparagraph (d)(2)(A) of Code Section 19-11-9 or indicating the possibility of paternity of such child pursuant to subparagraph (d)(2)(B) of Code Section 19-11-9 for a period beginning no later than two years immediately prior to the child's date of birth. Such certificate shall indicate the results of a search of the registry on or after the earliest of the following:
(A) The date of a legal mother's surrender of parental rights; (B) The date of entry of the court order terminating a legal mother's parental rights; or (C) The date of a legal mother's consent to adoption pursuant to Code Section 19-86; or (D) The date of filing of the petition for adoption, in which case the certificate may be filed as an amendment to the petition for adoption. (2) Such certificate shall include a statement that the registry is current as of the earliest date listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, or as of a specified date that is later than the earliest such date. (3) When a legal mother of the child who is the subject of the proceeding identifies her husband as the biological father of the child and he has executed a surrender of his parental rights in favor of the petitioner, the petitioner shall obtain a certificate from the putative father registry and submit it with the petition for adoption to confirm that no male other than the legal mother's husband has expressed an interest in the child or to identify a registrant other than the legal mother's husband who shall be notified pursuant to Code Section 19-8-12."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 19-8-14, relating to timing of adoption hearing, record retention, and clerk's duties, as follows:
"(d) In those cases where the court is required to appoint an agent pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-16 to conduct an investigation and make a written report and recommendation to the court, it shall be the petitioner's responsibility to request that the court appoint the agent if the court does not do so sua sponte. Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (c) of this Code section, it shall be the petitioner's responsibility to request that the court hear the petition for adoption on a date that allows

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sufficient time for fulfillment of the notice requirements of Code Sections 19-8-10 and 19-8-12 and for receipt of the agent's written report and recommendation prior to the hearing, when applicable."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 19-8-16, relating to investigation by court-appointed agent and criminal history records check for adoption petitioners, as follows:
"19-8-16. (a) Prior to the date set by the court for a hearing on the petition for adoption, it shall be the duty of the agent appointed by the court to verify the allegations in the petition for adoption, to make a complete and thorough investigation of the entire matter, including any specific issue the court requests to be investigated, and to report its findings and recommendations in writing to the court where the petition for adoption was filed. The petitioner may assist the court by providing names of qualified individuals or agencies to serve as the court's agent. The agent may be the department, a child-placing agency, an evaluator, or an individual who the court determines is qualified to conduct the required investigation. The agent appointed by the court shall also provide the petitioner or his or her attorney with a copy of its report. If for any reason the agent appointed by the court finds itself unable to make or arrange for the proper investigation and report, it shall be the duty of the agent to notify the court immediately, or at least within 20 days after receipt of the request for investigation service, that it is unable to make the report and investigation, so that the court may take such other steps as in its discretion are necessary to have the investigation and report prepared. The investigation required by this Code section shall be in addition to the requirement of a home study in the case of a petition for adoption filed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5. (b) If the petition for adoption has been filed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-6 or 19-8-7, the court shall be authorized but shall not be required to appoint an agent to make an investigation pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however, that a home study shall not be required.
(c)(1) If the petition for adoption has been filed pursuant to Code Section 19-8-8, the appointment of an agent to make an investigation and render a report pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be required. (2) If the petition for adoption has been filed pursuant to Code Section 19-8-4 and the department or child-placing agency has consented to the adoption, the appointment of an agent to make an investigation and render a report pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be required. (d) The court shall require the petitioner to submit to a criminal history records check except when the petitioner is brought pursuant to either Code Section 19-8-8 or Code Section 19-8-21. The petitioner shall submit his or her fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center with the appropriate fee. The center shall promptly transmit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and shall obtain an appropriate report. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall also

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promptly conduct a search of its records and any records to which it has access. The center shall notify the court in writing of the presence or absence of any criminal record from the state fingerprint records check. In those cases when the petitioner has submitted a fingerprint based criminal history report that includes the results of a records search of both the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to the department, child-placing agency, or evaluator as part of the home study and such results are dated within 12 months of filing of the petition for adoption and are included in the home study report filed with or otherwise made available to the court, such results shall satisfy the requirements of this subsection. Because the court shall not be authorized to share the results of the fingerprint records check with the agent appointed by the court pursuant to subsection (a) or (e) of this Code section, the court shall determine the acceptability of the petitioner's criminal history, inform the petitioner or his or her attorney at least five days prior to the final hearing on the petition for adoption if the court will require additional evidence with respect to the petitioner's criminal history or if the court is inclined to deny such petition because of such criminal history, and afford the petitioner or his or her attorney an opportunity to present evidence as to why the petitioner's criminal history should not be grounds for denial of such petition. (e) The court shall require the petitioner to reimburse the agent appointed by the court, including the department, for the full cost of conducting the investigation and preparing its report. Such cost shall not exceed $250.00 unless specifically authorized by the court, provided that the court shall furnish the petitioner or his or her attorney with written notice of the name of the agent that the court intends to appoint and the amount of any increased costs, together with a request to agree to pay such increased costs. If the petitioner does not agree to pay the increased costs, then the petitioner shall have an opportunity to present to the court information regarding other persons that are qualified to conduct the investigation and render the report to the court and the cost of their services, and the court shall appoint the person that is qualified to conduct the investigation and render the report to the court at the lowest cost to the petitioner."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 19-8-18, relating to hearing, district attorney to be directed to review inducement violations, decree of adoption, factors considered in determining best interests of child, and disposition of child on denial of petition, as follows:
"(a)(1) Upon the date appointed by the court for a hearing of the petition for adoption or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached for a hearing, the court shall proceed to a full hearing on such petition and the examination of the parties at interest in chambers, under oath, with the right of continuing the hearing and examinations from time to time as the nature of the case may require. The court at such times shall give consideration to the investigation report to the court provided for in Code Section 198-16 and the recommendations contained in such report. There shall be a presumption that a petitioner who is a nonresident of Georgia should be granted the opportunity to appear via electronic means in lieu of physical presence before the court if his or her

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petition is uncontested, especially if appearing in person would cause hardship to the petitioner. In all other cases, the The court may in its discretion allow the petitioner or any witness to appear via electronic means in lieu of requiring his or her physical presence before the court. (2) The court shall examine the petition for adoption and the affidavit specified in subsection (g) of Code Section 19-8-4, 19-8-5, 19-8-6, or 19-8-7, as appropriate, to determine whether Code Section 19-8-12 is applicable. If the court determines that Code Section 19-8-12 is applicable to the petition for adoption, it shall:
(A) Determine that an appropriate order has previously been entered; (B) Enter an order consistent with Code Section 19-8-12; or (C) Continue the hearing until Code Section 19-8-12 is complied with. (3) If the adoption petition is filed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, the court shall examine the financial disclosures required under subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 19-8-13 and make such further examination of each petitioner and his or her attorney as the court deems appropriate in order to make a determination as to whether there is cause to believe that Code Section 19-8-24 has been violated with regard to the inducement, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-8-24, of the placement of the child for adoption. Should the court determine that further inquiry is in order, the court shall direct the district attorney for the county to review the matter further and to take such appropriate action as the district attorney in his or her discretion deems appropriate. (b)(1) If the petition for adoption was filed pursuant to Code Section 19-8-4, 19-8-5, 19-8-6, or 19-8-7, the court shall enter a decree of adoption naming the child as prayed for in such petition; terminating all of the rights of each living parent, guardian, and legal custodian of the child, other than the spouse of the petitioner in the case of a stepparent adoption pursuant to Code Section 19-8-6; granting the permanent custody of the child to each petitioner; and declaring the child to be the adopted child of each petitioner if the court is satisfied that: (A) Each living parent or guardian of the child has surrendered or had terminated all of his or her rights to the child in the manner provided by law or that each petitioner has complied with the notice requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 19-8-10 and satisfied his or her burden of proof under Code Section 19-8-10 or that the spouse has consented to the petitioner's adoption of the child as required by Code Section 198-6; (B) Each petitioner is capable of assuming responsibility for the care, supervision, training, and education of the child; (C) The child is suitable for adoption in a private family home; and (D) The adoption requested is in the best interests of the child. (2) When Code Section 19-8-10 has been relied upon by any petitioner for the termination of rights of a living parent, the court shall include in the decree of adoption appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law relating to the termination of rights of such living parent and the court's determination that the adoption is in the child's best interests.

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(3) When the child was born in a country other than the United States, the court shall examine the evidence submitted and in order to determine that whether sufficient evidence has been proffered to show that the child will be able to obtain has a viable path to lawful permanent resident status, if not already obtained, before the court shall have authority to determine. The court shall consider the evidence when making a determination if it is in the best interests of the child to grant the petition for adoption. (4) If there is an existing visitation order pursuant to Code Section 19-7-3 in favor of a family member, the court shall have the authority to continue or discontinue such visitation rights in the adoption order as it deems is in the best interests of the child."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (d) and (g) of Code Section 19-8-24, relating to advertising restrictions and requirements, "inducements" defined, unlawful inducements, penalties, exemption for personal communications, and civil actions, as follows:
"(d)(1) It shall be unlawful for an individual to knowingly accept expenses as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(C) or (c)(1)(D) of this Code section for the adoption of her child or unborn child if she knows or should have known that she is not pregnant or is not a legal mother. (2) It shall be unlawful for an individual to knowingly accept expenses as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(C) or (c)(1)(D) of this Code section from an adoption agency or an attorney without disclosing that he or she is receiving such expenses from another adoption agency or attorney in an effort to allow for the adoption of the same child or unborn child. (3) It shall be unlawful for an individual to knowingly make false representations in order to obtain expenses as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(C) or (c)(1)(D) of this Code section. (4) It shall be unlawful for an individual to make false representations as to the existence of a pregnancy or the intention to place a child for adoption when such individual knows or should have known that the person purported to be pregnant is not pregnant or that the person purported to be offering the child for adoption has no intention of placing the child for adoption, and such representations cause another to expend substantial financial resources or take other specific steps, including, but not limited to, significant travel or retaining the services of an attorney, agency or social worker, toward adoption of a child in reasonable reliance on such representations." "(g)(1) Any child-placing agency or individual who is seeking to adopt or seeking to place a child for adoption who is damaged by a violation of this Code section may file a civil action to recover damages, treble damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and expenses of litigation. (2) Any individual who is seeking to adopt or seeking to place a child for adoption who is damaged by a violation of this Code section may file a civil action in tort, provided that such individual would have an existing tort claim under Georgia law."

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SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) through (g) of Code Section 19-826, relating to forms, as follows:
"(a) The surrender of rights by a parent or guardian pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-4 shall conform substantially to the following form:
'SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION

NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN: This is an important legal document and by signing it, you are surrendering all of your rights to the child identified in this document, so as to place the child for adoption. Understand that you are signing this document under oath and that if you knowingly and willfully make a false statement in this document you will be guilty of the crime of false swearing. As explained below in paragraph 5, you have the right to revoke this surrender within four days from the date you sign it.

_______________

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF ____________________

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, ______________________________ (name of parent or guardian) who, after having been sworn, deposes and says as follows:

1. I, the undersigned, being mindful that my (male) (female) [circle one] child, born ______________________ (name of child) on ____________________ (birthdate of child) at ____:____ (A.M.) (P.M.) [circle one], should receive the benefits and advantages of a good home, to the end that (she) (he) [circle one] may be fitted for the requirements of life, consent to this surrender of my parental rights.

2.

I, the undersigned, _____________________________________ (relationship to

child) of the aforesaid child, do hereby surrender my rights to the child to

_____________________________________ (name of child-placing agency, out-

of-state licensed agency, or Department of Human Services, as applicable) and

promise not to interfere in the management of the child in any respect whatever; and,

in

consideration

of

the

benefits

guaranteed

by

_________________________________ (name of child-placing agency, out-of-state

licensed agency, or Department of Human Services, as applicable) in providing for

the child, I do relinquish all rights to the child named in this document, it being my

wish, intent, and purpose to relinquish absolutely all parental control over the child.

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Furthermore,

I

hereby

agree

that

the

________________________________________ (name of child-placing agency,

out-of-state licensed agency, or Department of Human Services, as applicable) may

seek for the child a legal adoption by such individual or individuals as may be chosen

by the ______________________________ (name of child-placing agency, out-of-

state licensed agency, or Department of Human Services, as applicable) or its

authorized agents, without further notice to me. I do, furthermore, expressly waive

any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the

child.

3. I understand that under Georgia law an agent appointed by the court is required to conduct an investigation and render a report to the court in connection with the legal proceeding for the legal adoption of the child, and I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such agent in the conduct of its investigation.

4. I understand that I will receive a copy of this document after the witness and I have signed it and it has been notarized.

5. I understand that under Georgia law I have the unconditional right to a four-day revocation period. I understand I may only revoke this surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to ____________________________________________________ (name and address of child-placing agency, out-of-state licensed agency, or Department of Human Services, as applicable) within four days from the date of signing this document. I understand that certified mail cannot be used for mail delivery of the notice to revoke this surrender. I understand that the four days will be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date I sign this document; provided, however, that, if the fourth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which this surrender may be revoked will be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. I understand that, if I deliver the notice to revoke this surrender in person, it must be delivered to ___________________________________ (name and address) not later than 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day; provided, however, that if I mail the notice by registered mail or have it delivered by statutory overnight delivery, I must address it to the address shown in the surrender document and submit it to the United States Postal Service or to the statutory overnight delivery carrier not later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day. I understand that I CANNOT revoke this surrender after that time.

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6. I understand that if I am not a resident of this state that I am agreeing to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Georgia for any action filed in connection with the adoption of the child. I agree to be bound by a decree of adoption rendered as a result of this surrender of my parental rights.
7. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this document and I am signing it freely and voluntarily.
This _______ day of ______________, ____.
______________________________ (Parent or guardian)
______________________________________________ Adult witness
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________ day of _________, ____. ______________________________ Notary Public (SEAL) My commission expires: _______________________.' (b) The notice to revoke a surrender of rights pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-9 shall conform substantially to the following form:
'NOTICE TO REVOKE SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/ FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION
I, the undersigned, executed a (SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION) (PRE-BIRTH SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION) [circle one] as to the child identified in the surrender of rights document on ________________ (date). My relationship to the (child) (unborn child) [circle one] is that I am the (mother) (father) (alleged biological father) (guardian) [circle one].
(Complete this paragraph if the child has been born.) This notice to revoke my surrender of rights applies to the (female) (male) [circle one] child born __________________ (name of child) on ___________________ (birthdate of child).
I now wish to exercise my right to revoke my surrender of rights.
I understand that for my revocation of surrender to be effective I must:

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A. Deliver the original of this document in person to the address designated in the surrender of rights document no later than 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day of the revocation period specified in the surrender of rights document;
OR
B. Mail the original of this document by registered mail or by statutory overnight delivery to the address designated in the surrender of rights document no later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day of the revocation period specified in the surrender of rights document.
This ______day of _________,____.
_____________________________________ (Parent, guardian, or alleged biological father)
_____________________________________ (Printed name)
______________________________ Adult witness' (c) The surrender of rights by a parent or guardian pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-5 shall conform substantially to the following form:
'SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION
NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN: This is an important legal document and by signing it, you are surrendering all of your rights to the child identified in this document, so as to place the child for adoption. Understand that you are signing this document under oath and that if you knowingly and willfully make a false statement in this document you will be guilty of the crime of false swearing. As explained below in paragraph 8, you have the right to revoke this surrender within four days from the date you sign it.
______________
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF ____________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, ____________________ (name of parent or guardian) who, after having been sworn, deposes and says as follows:

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1. I, the undersigned, being mindful that my (male) (female) [circle one] child, born ______________________ (name of child) on ____________________ (birthdate of child) at ____:____ (A.M.) (P.M.) [circle one], should receive the benefits and advantages of a good home, to the end that (she) (he) [circle one] may be fitted for the requirements of life, consent to this surrender of my parental rights.
2. I, the undersigned, _______________________________________ (relationship to child) of the aforesaid child, do hereby surrender my rights to the child to ________________________________________ (name, surname not required, of each individual to whom surrender is made), PROVIDED that each such individual is named as petitioner in a petition for adoption of the child filed in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated within 60 days from the date that I sign this document. Furthermore, I promise not to interfere in the management of the child in any respect whatever; and, in consideration of the benefits guaranteed by ________________________________________ (name, surname not required, of each individual to whom surrender is made) in providing for the child, I do relinquish all rights to the child named in this document, it being my wish, intent, and purpose to relinquish absolutely all parental control over the child.
3. It is also my wish, intent, and purpose that if each such individual identified in paragraph 2 is not named as petitioner in a petition for adoption within the 60 day period, other than for justifiable good cause, or, if said petition for adoption is filed within 60 days but the adoption proceeding is dismissed with prejudice or otherwise concluded without an order declaring the child to be the adopted child of each such individual, then I do hereby surrender my rights to the child as follows:
Indicate your choice by signing ONE of the following statements (you may choose statement A, B, or C):
A. ____________________ (Signature) I wish the child returned to me, as provided by subsection (j) of Code Section 19-8-5, and I expressly acknowledge that this provision applies only to the limited circumstance that the child is not adopted by the individual or individuals designated in this document and further that this provision does not impair the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender under any circumstance other than the failure of the designated individual or individuals to adopt the child and that no other provision of this surrender impairs the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender once the four-day revocation period has elapsed;

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OR
B. ____________________ (Signature) I surrender the child to _______________________ (name of child-placing agency or out-of-state licensed agency), as provided in subsection (j) of Code Section 19-8-5, for placement for adoption. I understand that if the child-placing agency or out-of-state licensed agency declines to accept the child for placement for adoption, this surrender will be in favor of the Department of Human Services for placement for adoption and ______________________________ (name of child-placing agency or out-of-state licensed agency) or the Department of Human Services may petition the superior court for custody of the child in accordance with the terms of this surrender;
OR
C. ____________________ (Signature) I surrender the child to the Department of Human Services, as provided by subsection (j) of Code Section 19-8-5, for placement for adoption; and the Department of Human Services may petition the superior court for custody of the child in accordance with the terms of this surrender.
4. I hereby agree that the child is to be adopted by each individual named in paragraph 2 or by any other individual as may be chosen by _______________________________ (name of child-placing agency or out-of-state licensed agency) or the Department of Human Services and I do expressly waive any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the child.
5. I understand that under Georgia law an evaluator is required to conduct and provide to the court a home study and make recommendations to the court regarding the qualification of each individual named in paragraph 2 to adopt the child concerning the circumstances of placement of the child for adoption.
6. I understand that under Georgia law an agent appointed by the court is required to conduct an investigation and render a report to the court in connection with the legal proceeding for the legal adoption of the child, and I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such agent in the conduct of its investigation.
7. I understand that I will receive a copy of this document after the witness and I have signed it and it has been notarized.

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8. I understand that under Georgia law I have the unconditional right to a four-day revocation period. I understand I may only revoke this surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to ______________________________ (name and address of each individual to whom surrender is made or his or her agent) within four days from the date of signing this document. I understand that certified mail cannot be used for mail delivery of the notice to revoke this surrender. I understand that the four days will be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date I sign this document; provided, however, that, if the fourth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which this surrender may be revoked will be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. I understand that, if I deliver the notice to revoke this surrender in person, it must be delivered to ____________________________________ (name and address) not later than 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day; provided, however that if I mail the notice by registered mail or have it delivered by statutory overnight delivery, I must address it to the address shown in the surrender document and submit it to the United States Postal Service or to the statutory overnight delivery carrier not later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day. I understand that I CANNOT revoke this surrender after that time.
9. I understand that if I am not a resident of this state that I am agreeing to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Georgia for any action filed in connection with the adoption of the child. I agree to be bound by a decree of adoption rendered as a result of this surrender of my parental rights.
10. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this document and I am signing it freely and voluntarily.
This _______ day of ______________, ____.
______________________________ (Parent or guardian)
______________________________ Adult witness
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________ day of __________, ____.

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______________________________ Notary Public (SEAL) My commission expires: ______________.' (d) The surrender of rights by a biological father who is not a legal father of the child pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-4, 19-8-5, 19-8-6, or 19-8-7 shall conform substantially to the following form:
'SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION
NOTICE TO ALLEGED BIOLOGICAL FATHER: This is an important legal document and by signing it you are surrendering all of your rights to the child identified in this document. Understand that you are signing this document under oath and that if you knowingly and willfully make a false statement in this document you will be guilty of the crime of false swearing. As explained below in paragraph 4, you have the right to revoke this surrender within four days from the date you sign it.
_______________
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF ____________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, ____________________ (name of alleged biological father) who, after having been sworn, deposes and says as follows:
1. I, the undersigned, alleged biological father of a (male) (female) [circle one] child, born ____________________ (name of child) to ____________________ (name of legal mother) on ____________________ (birthdate of child) at ____:____ (A.M.) (P.M.) [circle one], being mindful that the child should receive the benefits and advantages of a good home, to the end that (she) (he) [circle one] may be fitted for the requirements of life, consent to this surrender of my rights. I, the undersigned, do hereby surrender my rights to the child. I promise not to interfere in the management of the child in any respect whatever; and, in consideration of the benefits provided to the child through adoption, I do relinquish all rights to the child named in this document, it being my wish, intent, and purpose to relinquish absolutely all control over the child.
2. I hereby agree that the child is to be adopted and I do expressly waive any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the child. I understand that under Georgia law an agent appointed by the court is required to conduct an

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investigation and render a report to the court in connection with the legal proceeding for the legal adoption of the child, and I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such agent in the conduct of its investigation.
3. I understand that I will receive a copy of this document after the witness and I have signed it and it has been notarized.
4. I understand that under Georgia law I have the unconditional right to a four-day revocation period. I understand I may only revoke this surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to ___________________________________ (name and address of childplacing agency representative, out-of-state licensed agency representative, Department of Human Services representative, individual to whom surrender is made or his or her agent, or petitioner's representative, as applicable) within four days from the date of signing this document. I understand that certified mail cannot be used for mail delivery of the notice to revoke this surrender. I understand that the four days will be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date I sign this document; provided, however, that, if the fourth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which this surrender may be revoked will be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. I understand that, if I deliver the notice to revoke this surrender in person, it must be delivered to ________________________________________ (name and address) not later than 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day; provided, however, that if I mail the notice by registered mail or have it delivered by statutory overnight delivery, I must address it to the address shown in the surrender document and submit it to the United States Postal Service or to the statutory overnight delivery carrier not later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day. I understand that I CANNOT revoke this surrender after that time.
5. I understand that if I am not a resident of this state that I am agreeing to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Georgia for any action filed in connection with the adoption of the child. I agree to be bound by a decree of adoption rendered as a result of this surrender of my parental rights.
6. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this document and I am signing it freely and voluntarily.
This ______ day of ______________, ____.

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______________________________ (Alleged biological father)
_______________________ Adult witness
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________ day of __________, ____. ______________________________ Notary public (SEAL) My commission expires: ______________.' (e) The surrender of rights by a parent or guardian pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-6 or 19-8-7 shall conform substantially to the following form:
'SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION
NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN: This is an important legal document and by signing it, you are surrendering all of your rights to the child identified in this document, so as to place the child for adoption. Understand that you are signing this document under oath and that if you knowingly and willfully make a false statement in this document you will be guilty of the crime of false swearing. As explained below in paragraph 6, you have the right to revoke this surrender within four days from the date you sign it.
_______________
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF ____________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, ____________________ (name of parent or guardian) who, after having been sworn, deposes and says as follows:
1. I, the undersigned, being mindful that my (male) (female) [circle one] child, born ______________________ (name of child) on ____________________ (birthdate of child) at ____:____ (A.M.) (P.M.) [circle one], should receive the benefits and advantages of a good home, to the end that (she) (he) [circle one] may be fitted for the requirements of life, consent to this surrender of my parental rights.

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2. I, the undersigned, _________________________________ (relationship to child) of the aforesaid child, do hereby surrender my rights to the child to ______________________________________ (name of each individual to whom surrender is made) and promise not to interfere in the management of the child in any respect whatever; and, in consideration of the benefits guaranteed by ________________________________________ (name of each individual to whom surrender is made) in providing for the child, I do relinquish all rights to the child named in this document, it being my wish, intent, and purpose to relinquish absolutely all parental control over the child.

3. I hereby agree that ____________________ (name of each individual to whom surrender is made) may initiate legal proceedings for the legal adoption of the child without further notice to me. I do, furthermore, expressly waive any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the child.

4. I understand that under Georgia law an agent may be appointed by the court to conduct an investigation and render a report to the court in connection with the legal proceeding for the legal adoption of the child, and I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such agent in the conduct of its investigation.

5. I understand that I will receive a copy of this document after the witness and I have signed it and it has been notarized.

6.

I understand that under Georgia law I have the unconditional right to a four-day

revocation period. I understand I may only revoke this surrender by giving written

notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight

delivery, to ________________________________________ (name and address of

each individual to whom surrender is made or petitioner's representative, as

applicable) within four days from the date of signing this document. I understand that

certified mail cannot be used for mail delivery of the notice to revoke this surrender.

I understand that the four days will be counted consecutively beginning with the day

immediately following the date I sign this document; provided, however, that, if the

fourth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which

this surrender may be revoked will be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or

legal holiday. I understand that, if I deliver the notice to revoke my surrender in

person,

it

must

be

delivered

to

_______________________________________(name and address) not later than

5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on

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the fourth day; provided, however, that if I mail the notice by registered mail or have it delivered by statutory overnight delivery, I must address it to the address shown in the surrender document and submit it to the United States Postal Service or to the statutory overnight delivery carrier not later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day. I understand that I CANNOT revoke this surrender after that time.
7. I understand that if I am not a resident of this state that I am agreeing to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Georgia for any action filed in connection with the adoption of the child. I agree to be bound by a decree of adoption rendered as a result of this surrender of my parental rights.
8. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this document and I am signing it freely and voluntarily.
This ______ day of ______________, ____.
______________________________ (Parent or guardian)
______________________________ Adult witness
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________ day of _________, ____. ______________________________ Notary public (SEAL) My commission expires: ____________________.' (f) The pre-birth surrender of rights by a biological father who is not a legal father of the child pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-4, 19-8-5, or 198-7 shall conform substantially to the following form:
'PRE-BIRTH SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION
NOTICE TO ALLEGED BIOLOGICAL FATHER: This is an important legal document and by signing it, you are surrendering any and all of your rights to the child identified in this document, so as to place the child for adoption. You have the right to wait to execute a PRE-BIRTH SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION after the child is born, but by signing this document, you are electing to surrender your rights prior to the birth of this child.

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Understand that you are signing this document under oath and that if you knowingly and willfully make a false statement in this document you will be guilty of the crime of false swearing. As explained below in paragraph 6, you have the right to revoke this pre-birth surrender within four days from the date you sign it.
_______________
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF ____________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, ____________________ (name of alleged biological father) who, after having been sworn, deposes and says as follows:
1. I, the undersigned, understand that I have been named by _______________________, the biological mother of the child expected to be born in _________________________ (city) _____________ (county) ______________ (state) on or about the _________ day of __________ (month), __________ (year), as the biological father or possible biological father of her child. I further understand that the biological mother wishes to place this child for adoption.
2. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the child has not been born as of the date I am signing this pre-birth surrender; however, if in fact the child has been born, this surrender shall have the same effect as if it were a surrender executed following the birth of the child.
3. I understand that by signing this document I am not admitting that I am the biological father of this child, but if I am, I hereby agree that adoption is in this child's best interest. I consent to adoption of this child by any individual chosen by the child's legal mother or by any public or private agency that places children without further notice to me. I expressly waive any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the child. I understand that I have the option to wait until after the child is born to execute a surrender of my rights (with a corresponding four-day right of revocation) and, further, that by executing this document I am electing instead to surrender my rights before the child's birth.
4. I understand that signing this document does not fully and finally terminate my rights and responsibilities until an order from a court of competent jurisdiction terminating my rights or a final order of adoption is entered. I understand that if the child is not

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adopted after I sign this document, legal proceedings can be brought to establish paternity, and I may become liable for financial obligations related to the birth and support of this child.
5. I understand that I will receive a copy of this document after the witness and I have signed it and it has been notarized.
6. I understand that under Georgia law I have the unconditional right to a four-day revocation period. I understand that I may only revoke this pre-birth surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to _____________________________________________ (name and address of child-placing agency representative, out-of-state licensed agency representative, Department of Human Services representative, individual to whom surrender is made or his or her agent, or petitioner's representative, as applicable) within four days from the date of signing this document. I understand that certified mail cannot be used for mail delivery of the notice to revoke this pre-birth surrender. I understand that the four days will be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date I sign this document; provided, however, that, if the fourth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which this surrender may be revoked will be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. I understand that, if I deliver the notice to revoke this surrender in person, it must be delivered to ________________________________________ (name and address) not later than 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day; provided, however, that if I mail the notice by registered mail or have it delivered by statutory overnight delivery, I must address it to the address shown in the surrender document and submit it to the United States Postal Service or to the statutory overnight delivery carrier not later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day. I understand that I CANNOT revoke this surrender after that time.
7. If prior to my signing this pre-birth surrender I have registered on Georgia's putative father registry then, if I do not revoke this surrender within the time permitted, I waive the notice I would be entitled to receive pursuant to Code Section 19-8-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated because of my registration on the putative father registry.
8. I understand that if I am not a resident of this state that I am agreeing to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Georgia for any action filed in connection with the adoption of the child. I agree to be bound by a decree of adoption rendered as a result of this surrender of my parental rights.

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9. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this document and I am signing it freely and voluntarily.
This ______day of ________, ______.
______________________________ ______________________________ (Alleged biological father)
_________________ Adult witness
Sworn to and subscribed before me this _____ day of __________, ____. ___________________________ Notary public (SEAL) My commission expires: ___________.' (g) The acknowledgment of surrender of rights pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-4, 19-8-5, 19-8-6, or 19-8-7 shall conform substantially to the following form:
'ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SURRENDER OF RIGHTS
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF ____________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, ________________________________________ (name of parent, guardian, or alleged biological father) who, after having been sworn, deposes and says as follows:
(A) That I have read the accompanying (PRE-BIRTH SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION) (SURRENDER OF RIGHTS/FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION) [circle one] relating to the child born ____________________ (name of child), a (male) (female) [circle one] on ____________________ (birthdate of child); (B) That I understand that this is a full, final, and complete surrender, release, and termination of all of my rights to the child; (C) That I have chosen to retain the unconditional right to revoke the surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to ________________________________________ (name and address of child-placing agency or its representative, out-of-state licensed agency or its representative, Department of Human Services or its representative, individual to

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whom surrender is made or his or her agent, or petitioner's representative, as applicable) within four days from the date of signing the surrender and that after such four-day revocation period I shall have no right to revoke the surrender. I understand that certified mail cannot be used for mail delivery of the notice to revoke the surrender of my rights. I understand that, if I deliver the notice to revoke my surrender in person, it must be delivered to ________________________________________ (name and address) not later than 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day; provided, however, that if I mail the notice by registered mail or have it delivered by statutory overnight delivery, I must address it to the address shown in the surrender document and submit it to the United States Postal Service or to the statutory overnight delivery carrier not later than 12:00 Midnight eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, on the fourth day. I understand that the four days will be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date I signed the surrender; provided, however, that, if the fourth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which the surrender may be revoked will be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday; (D) That I have read the accompanying surrender of rights and received a copy thereof; (E) That any and all questions regarding the effect of such surrender and its provisions have been satisfactorily explained to me; (F) That I have been given an opportunity to consult with an attorney of my choice before signing of the surrender of my rights; and (G) That the surrender of my rights has been knowingly, intentionally, freely, and voluntarily made by me.
This ______ day of ______________, ____.
____________________________________ (Parent, guardian, or alleged biological father)
_______________________ Adult witness
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________ day of __________, ____. __________________ Notary public (SEAL) My commission expires: ___________.'"
SECTION 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton
Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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House of Representatives
Coverdell Office Building, Room 607-E Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 10, 2020
Good Afternoon,
Please let this be notice of my intention to vote YES on HB 913.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jasmine Clark Representative Jasmine Clark House District 108
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 952. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Hatchett of the 150th, Knight of the 130th and Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to prohibit corporations that own and operate multiple pharmacies from implementing policies and procedures that restrict the quantity of controlled substances dispensed or restrict the prescriber; to provide for an exception; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 641. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd, Welch of the 110th and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to grant the Georgia Bureau of Investigation powers and duties to identify and investigate violations of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act," and other computer crimes; to

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provide for subpoena power by the bureau for such investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 244. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Harrell of the 106th, Smyre of the 135th, Parsons of the 44th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Kirby of the 114th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and Labor and recommitted to the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System:
HB 474. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Kelley of the 16th, McClain of the 100th and Jones of the 91st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to require certain procedures prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rules of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 1466. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Kelley of the 16th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to meetings and adjournments of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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PART I
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 2020 regular session of the House of Representatives during the period of Friday, March 13, 2020, through Thursday, April 2, 2020, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Friday, March 13 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 29
Monday, March 16 ..................................................................................... committee work day Tuesday, March 17 ..................................................................................... committee work day Wednesday, March 18 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 30 Thursday, March 19 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 31 Friday, March 20 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 32
Monday, March 23 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 33 Tuesday, March 24 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 34 Wednesday, March 25 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 35 Thursday, March 26 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 36 Friday, March 27 ........................................................................ convene for legislative day 37
Monday, March 30 ..................................................................... convene for legislative day 38 Tuesday, March 31 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 39 Wednesday, April 1 .................................................................................... committee work day Thursday, April 2 .................................................... convene for legislative day 40 (SINE DIE)
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 House of Representatives, upon its own 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 2020 regular session may be as provided by another resolution of the House of Representatives adopted subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.
PART II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section

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38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives may order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House of Representatives at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as he deems practical.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives may order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as he deems practical.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives, by such means as he deems practical and efficient; and shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date specified by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Following such reconvening, the House of Representatives may provide by resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as to any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the adoption of this resolution by the House of Representatives shall constitute the consent of the House of Representatives for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Hogan E Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
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Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Erwin Evans
E Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins E Scott Y Setzler

Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1467. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia High School Fencing League and its member teams; and for other purposes.

HR 1468. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Marin of the 96th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Thomas of the 39th and Dreyer of the 59th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Jose Antonio Marquez as cofounder, chair, and CEO of Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival and his work in helping the Georgia Latino film industry thrive; and for other purposes.

HR 1469. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Marin of the 96th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Thomas of the 39th and Dreyer of the 59th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvette Moise, co-founder and president of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival, for her work in helping the Georgia Latino film industry; and for other purposes.

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HR 1470. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Marin of the 96th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Thomas of the 39th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Jose Antonio Guerrero, vice president of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival; and for other purposes.
HR 1471. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Kelley of the 16th, Cheokas of the 138th, Williamson of the 115th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION welcoming H.E. Stanley Kao, Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, and supporting all opportunities for an even closer economic partnership between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, March 12, 2020, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, March 12, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Twenty-Eighth 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, this morning.
The House stood at ease until 11:00 o'clock, this morning.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 509
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 11, 2020
Clerk of the House Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Reilly,
Please be advised that I was unable to vote on HB 1006 on March 10th 2020 and would like for my vote to reflect as "Y".
Regards,
/s/ Donna McLeod Representative Donna McLeod District 105
The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

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Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner E Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans E Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall E McClain

McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett E Pullin Reeves Rhodes E Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Setzler

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Clark of the 98th and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Jim McCollough, Head Pastor, Elberton First United Methodist Church, Elberton, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1146. By Representative Parsons of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to improper sexual contact by employee or agent, consent not a defense, and penalty, so as to revise the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree; to revise the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the second degree; to provide for definitions; to provide application for circumstances of youth activities at recreation and scholastic facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1147. By Representative Pullin of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the merger and consolidation of the existing Upson County School System and the existing City of Thomaston Independent School System into a single county-wide school system, approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3794), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide

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for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1148. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 1149. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Alexander of the 66th, Thomas of the 56th, Dukes of the 154th, Carter of the 92nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment in criminal cases generally, so as to provide for a motion to vacate and expunge the record of any previous conviction for certain offenses regarding marijuana; to provide for procedures for considering such motions; to provide for responses from prosecuting attorneys; to provide for standards and conditions for the granting of such motions; to provide for fees; to provide for hearings; to provide for forms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1150. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Thomas of the 56th, Alexander of the 66th, Dukes of the 154th and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the cultivation, processing, testing, sale, legalization, regulation and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products in certain circumstances; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to legalize possession, cultivation, processing, testing, and selling of certain amounts of cannabis; to amend Titles 15, 17, and 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, criminal procedure, and local government, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1151. By Representative Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to increase consumer access to health care by improving network adequacy; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1152. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Mitchell of the 88th and Carter of the 92nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to repeal the family cap on benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1153. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain consumer protections related to individual short-term health insurance plans; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a 181 day coverage limit; to provide for the inclusion of most essential health benefits; to prohibit medical underwriting; to provide that preventive services shall be included at no additional cost to the insured; to provide that certain consumer disclosures are required; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HB 1154. By Representative Moore of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Dade County to charge a technology fee for each fine assessed for a criminal, traffic, or ordinance violation; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1155. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 111th, Robichaux of the 48th, Wilkerson of the 38th and Hopson of the 153rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide that no municipal charter shall be enacted where a portion of the proposed corporate boundary was ever part of an existing municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1156. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Thomas of the 39th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3651), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1157. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Barrow County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1158. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to change the rate of taxation on rental vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1159. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Lott of the 122nd, Rogers of the 10th and Reeves of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to make the Open Records Act and provisions for the inspection of public records applicable to the General Assembly, including its individual members, committees, commissions, and offices; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 1160. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Uvalda; to provide for re-incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1161. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blue Ridge in Fannin County, approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3823), as amended, so as to provide for staggered terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to revise provisions regarding the filling of vacancies on the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1162. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Blue Ridge to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HR 1444. By Representative Howard of the 124th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Jessye Norman and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1472. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th and Meeks of the 178th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. William "Billie" E. Clanton and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1132 HB 1134 HB 1136 HB 1138 HB 1141 HB 1144 HR 1430 HR 1432 HR 1434 SB 318 SB 369 SB 439 SB 462 SB 490

HB 1133 HB 1135 HB 1137 HB 1139 HB 1142 HB 1145 HR 1431 HR 1433 SB 311 SB 344 SB 391 SB 442 SB 475

Representative Kelley of the 16th District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System 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 474 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1108 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1116 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Kelley of the 16th
Chairman
Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare 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 542 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1027 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman
Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1350 Do Pass SB 362 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman
Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 476 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1106 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 854 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 962 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1058 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 955 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 973 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1046 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1125 Do Pass HR 1302 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

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Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 995 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1084 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 479 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1078 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman
Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1068 Do Pass HB 1074 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Vice-Chairman
Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 570 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 378 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman
Representative Carson of the 46th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 979 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1102 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Vice-Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 93 HB 720 HB 761 HB 833 HB 857 HB 881 HB 901
HB 906 HB 929 HB 991 HB 993 HB 1015 HB 1017 HB 1026

Water pollution and surface-water use; notice to local governing authorities prior to the dewatering of coal combustion residual surface impoundments; provide (Substitute)(NR&E-Williams-145th) Criminal procedure; term of probation shall follow the mandatory term of imprisonment for persons convicted of a sexual offense; clarify (Substitute)(JudyNC-Sainz-180th) Public utilities and public transportation; eliminate percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate (Substitute)(EU&T-Carson-46th) Waters, ports, and watercraft; promulgate rules and regulations regarding long-term anchoring; authorize (Substitute)(NR&E-Stephens-164th) Conservation and natural resources; burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; prohibit (Substitute)(NR&E-Powell-32nd) Domestic relations; provisions relating to safe places for newborns; revise (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; provide (Substitute)(NR&E-Cheokas-138th) Heritage Trust Program; condition the method utilized for conveyance of heritage preserve property on the property's amount of acreage (Substitute)(NR&E-Taylor-173rd) Solid waste management; post-closure ground-water monitoring at closed coal combustion residual impoundments; provide (NR&E-Smith-133rd) Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Act; enact (Substitute)(SCQHC-Hatchett-150th) Health; vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; provide (JuvJ-Dempsey-13th) Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry; inclusion of building products in construction on the registry; provide (Substitute)(NR&E-Wiedower-119th) Public officers and employees; revise when dependents qualify for a payment of indemnification for death under the Georgia State Indemnification Fund (PS&HS-LaRiccia-169th) Education; number of REACH scholars to be designated by participating school systems; revise (Ed-Dickey-140th)

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HB 1039 HB 1070 HB 1093

Contracts; additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; provide (A&CA-Watson-172nd) Condominiums; new insurance policy disclosure requirements for condominium associations and unit owners in the event of potential or actual claims filed against such policies; provide (Substitute) (Ins-Gaines-117th) Agriculture; provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes (A&CA-Meeks-178th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 28. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Rahman of the 5th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to prohibit certain insurers from imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than such charges imposed for physician or osteopath services to an insured for services rendered by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 321. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of physician assistants and advanced

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practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to remove a limitation on where a physician assistant is authorized to practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 337. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 338. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Black of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Cowsert of the 46th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide for annual license fees; to authorize the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for applicants to submit a criminal background check; to provide for surety; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 358. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Walker III of the 20th, Black of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the muscadine grape as the official state grape; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 381. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burke of the 11th, Black of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Food Act," so as to provide that certain information obtained by the Department of Agriculture from the federal Food and Drug Administration is deemed confidential and not

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subject to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 386. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th, Robertson of the 29th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to expand eligibility for students; to revise the basis for calculating scholarship amounts; to require annual parent surveys and a complaint procedure for scholarship calculations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 387. By Senator Jordan of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-187 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state-wide school lunch program, instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces, and school food and nutrition personnel, so as to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations for a course of instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces relating to the preparation of food; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations for the distribution of surplus prepared food to students, including, but not limited to, students dealing with hunger or food insecurity issues; to require such rules and regulations to meet or exceed federal and state food service standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 388. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Walker III of the 20th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general income tax provisions, so as to increase the penalties imposed for certain actions relating to false or fraudulent material matter on returns, affidavits, claims, or documents; to provide that such actions must be taken knowingly to be unlawful; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 405. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rhett of the 33rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jordan of the 6th, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each

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judicial circuit, so as to provide for an eleventh judge of the superior courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the county of such circuit; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 417. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th, Orrock of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks for certain health care professionals and others; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 430. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Harbin of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize home study students and private school students to take courses at a college and career academy; to provide for definitions; to provide for forms and procedures; to provide for requirements; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 443. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Anderson of the 24th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to revise procedures for garnishment proceedings; to provide for uniform procedures for garnishment actions; to provide definitions; to limit the maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment in relation to certain educational or student loans; to provide a fixed time for continuous garnishments; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 445. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Jones of the 25th and Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize certain water and water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 447. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to work based learning programs, legislative intent, participation, standards, coordination, and funding, so as to provide for definitions regarding work based learning and related positions and programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 466. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Black of the 8th, Brass of the 28th, Parent of the 42nd and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to remove the needs improvement rating from the group of performance evaluation ratings which may adversely impact an educator's ability to obtain a renewable certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 468. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding dogs, so as to require animal shelters to accept registration of veterans' service dogs; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 473. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to

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historic preservation from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to disburse the fund allocated from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 474. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide for the Department of Natural Resources to construct, operate, maintain, and supply informational materials at welcome centers assigned to it by the Governor; to provide for the installation and operation of automated teller machines and cash-dispensing machines at welcome centers; to provide for the installation, operation, and setting of product prices for vending machines; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 483. By Senators Brass of the 28th and Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for certain Medicaid reimbursement for patients treated pursuant to a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture; to provide that proceeds from the rural tax credit program received by a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture is not counted against a hospital's cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 194. By Senators Kirk of the 13th, Dugan of the 30th, Walker III of the 20th, Unterman of the 45th, Beach of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Transferring Oversight of Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health; and for other purposes.
SR 793. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Private Financing of Infrastructure Study Committee; and for other purposes.
SR 833. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Preparing Our Future Workforce; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.

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The Senate by requisite constitutional majority has ordered that HB 792 be immediately transmitted to the Governor.

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 423. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Martin of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-61 of the O.C.G.A., relating to hazing, so as to provide for an expanded definition of hazing; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student organization responsibility for drug abuse, so as to make student organizations responsible for hazing; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 28.

By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Rahman of the 5th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to prohibit certain insurers from imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than such charges imposed for physician or osteopath services to an insured for services rendered by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 321. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of physician assistants and

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advanced practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to remove a limitation on where a physician assistant is authorized to practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 337. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 338. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Black of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Cowsert of the 46th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide for annual license fees; to authorize the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for applicants to submit a criminal background check; to provide for surety; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 358. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Walker III of the 20th, Black of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the muscadine grape as the official state grape; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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SB 381. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burke of the 11th, Black of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Food Act," so as to provide that certain information obtained by the Department of Agriculture from the federal Food and Drug Administration is deemed confidential and not subject to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 386. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th, Robertson of the 29th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to expand eligibility for students; to revise the basis for calculating scholarship amounts; to require annual parent surveys and a complaint procedure for scholarship calculations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 387. By Senator Jordan of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-187 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state-wide school lunch program, instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces, and school food and nutrition personnel, so as to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations for a course of instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces relating to the preparation of food; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations for the distribution of surplus prepared food to students, including, but not limited to, students dealing with hunger or food insecurity issues; to require such rules and regulations to meet or exceed federal and state food service standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 388. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Walker III of the 20th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general income tax provisions, so as to increase the penalties imposed for certain actions relating to false or fraudulent material matter on returns, affidavits, claims, or documents; to provide that such actions must be taken knowingly to be unlawful; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 405. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rhett of the 33rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jordan of the 6th, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an eleventh judge of the superior courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the county of such circuit; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 417. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th, Orrock of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks for certain health care professionals and others; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 430. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Harbin of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize home study students and private school students to take courses at a

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college and career academy; to provide for definitions; to provide for forms and procedures; to provide for requirements; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 443. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Anderson of the 24th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to revise procedures for garnishment proceedings; to provide for uniform procedures for garnishment actions; to provide definitions; to limit the maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment in relation to certain educational or student loans; to provide a fixed time for continuous garnishments; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 445. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Jones of the 25th and Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize certain water and water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 447. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to work based learning programs, legislative intent, participation, standards, coordination, and funding, so as to provide for definitions regarding work based learning and related positions and programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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SB 466. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Black of the 8th, Brass of the 28th, Parent of the 42nd and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to remove the needs improvement rating from the group of performance evaluation ratings which may adversely impact an educator's ability to obtain a renewable certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 468. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding dogs, so as to require animal shelters to accept registration of veterans' service dogs; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 473. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to historic preservation from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to disburse the fund allocated from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 474. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding

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the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide for the Department of Natural Resources to construct, operate, maintain, and supply informational materials at welcome centers assigned to it by the Governor; to provide for the installation and operation of automated teller machines and cash-dispensing machines at welcome centers; to provide for the installation, operation, and setting of product prices for vending machines; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 483. By Senators Brass of the 28th and Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for certain Medicaid reimbursement for patients treated pursuant to a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture; to provide that proceeds from the rural tax credit program received by a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture is not counted against a hospital's cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
SR 194. By Senators Kirk of the 13th, Dugan of the 30th, Walker III of the 20th, Unterman of the 45th, Beach of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Transferring Oversight of Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SR 793. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Private Financing of Infrastructure Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SR 833. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Preparing Our Future Workforce; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Dollar of the 45th, Rogers of the 10th, Holly of the 111th, Carter of the 92nd, Glanton of the 75th, and Cantrell of the 22nd.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:
HB 792. 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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.

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The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 792

The Committee of Conference on HB 792 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 792 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Jack Hill Senator, 4th District

/s/ Terry England Representative, 116th District

/s/ Butch Miller Senator, 49th District

/s/ Jan Jones Representative, 47th District

/s/ Mike Dugan Senator, 30th District

/s/ Jon Burns Representative, 159th District

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 792 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 792 (FY 2020A)

Governor

House

Senate

CC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee Appropriation from the State Revenue Shortfall Reserve TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$27,383,830,089 $27,383,830,089 $27,383,830,089 $27,483,830,089

$23,335,409,324 $23,335,409,324 $23,335,409,324 $23,335,409,324

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

$1,911,699,955 $1,911,699,955 $1,911,699,955 $1,911,699,955

$1,231,638,121 $1,231,638,121 $1,231,638,121 $1,231,638,121

$155,881,578 $155,881,578 $155,881,578 $155,881,578

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$155,482,177 $155,482,177 $155,482,177 $155,482,177

$336,598,954 $336,598,954 $336,598,954 $336,598,954

$0

$0

$0 $100,000,000

$14,440,225,717 $14,440,772,705 $14,437,164,383 $14,426,836,363

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Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,140,282,143

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$97,618,088

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$138,020,447

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$16,281,783

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,514,707,636

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$98,658,076

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$56,164,105

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$16,977,107

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$7,423,429,536

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,230,119

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $47,852,222

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$2,206,829

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$52,582,058

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$488,358,522

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$331,693,337

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $329,891,099

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,802,238

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,009,605,842

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,893,921

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$1,893,921

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,916,465

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,916,465

Interest and Investment Income

$7,380,762

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$7,380,762

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,055,070,660

Hospital Authorities

$214,057,828

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,472,538,297

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$368,474,535

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$364,823,655

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$364,823,655

Royalties and Rents

$1,158,008

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$1,158,008

$4,140,079,131 $97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783
$1,514,707,636 $98,658,076 $56,164,105 $16,977,107
$7,424,179,536 $1,230,119
$47,852,222 $2,206,829
$52,582,058 $488,358,522 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,009,424,842
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $7,916,465 $7,916,465 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008

$4,140,079,131 $97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783
$1,514,707,636 $98,678,085 $56,164,105 $16,977,107
$7,420,551,205 $1,230,119
$47,852,222 $2,206,829
$52,582,058 $488,358,522 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,011,741,730
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $10,233,353 $10,233,353 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008

$4,140,079,131 $97,618,088 $138,020,447 $14,163,709 $16,281,783
$1,514,707,636 $98,678,085 $56,164,105 $16,977,107
$7,410,223,185 $1,230,119
$47,852,222 $2,206,829
$52,582,058 $488,358,522 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,012,170,822
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $10,662,445 $10,662,445 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008

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Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Appropriation from the State Revenue Shortfall Reserve

$3,567,316,121 $3,567,135,121 $3,567,135,121 $3,567,135,121

$924,256

$924,256

$924,256

$924,256

$960,434,361 $960,253,361 $960,253,361 $960,253,361

$2,605,957,504 $2,605,957,504 $2,605,957,504 $2,605,957,504

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,046,250

$4,398,674,253 $4,398,674,253 $4,398,674,253 $4,398,674,253

$4,380,580,247 $4,380,580,247 $4,380,580,247 $4,380,580,247

$61,404,113 $61,404,113 $61,404,113 $61,404,113

$21,465,409 $21,465,409 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

$22,153,914 $22,153,914 $22,153,914 $22,153,914

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$42,692,570 $42,692,570 $42,692,570 $42,692,570

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$64,911,077 $64,911,077 $64,911,077 $64,911,077

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$109,688,699 $109,688,699 $109,688,699 $109,688,699

$15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795

$15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795

$2,338,211

$2,338,211

$2,338,211

$2,338,211

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$536,084

$536,084

$536,084

$536,084

$48,833,661,648 $48,834,027,636 $48,832,736,202 $48,922,837,274

($159,020,304) ($387,898,650) $255,710,647
($14,166,352) ($16,543,308)
$5,721,600 ($1,844,241)
$0

($159,020,304) ($387,898,650) $255,710,647
($14,166,352) ($16,543,308)
$5,721,600 ($1,844,241)
$0

($159,020,304) ($387,898,650) $255,710,647
($14,166,352) ($16,543,308)
$5,721,600 ($1,844,241)
$0

($59,020,304) ($387,898,650) $255,710,647
($14,166,352) ($16,543,308)
$5,721,600 ($1,844,241) $100,000,000

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,301 ($8,024,346) ($1,367,776) ($51,024,107) $60,487,530
$603,758 $0 $0
$603,758 $603,758 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 ($152,749,117)

$618,289 ($8,227,358) ($1,367,776) ($50,274,107) $60,487,530
$422,758 $0 $0
$422,758 $422,758 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 ($152,383,129)

($2,990,033) ($8,227,358) ($1,347,767) ($53,902,438) $60,487,530 $2,739,646 $2,316,888 $2,316,888
$422,758 $422,758 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 ($153,674,563)

($13,318,053) ($8,227,358) ($1,347,767) ($64,230,458) $60,487,530 $3,168,738 $2,745,980 $2,745,980
$422,758 $422,758 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 $5,596,128 ($63,573,491)

Section Total - Continuation

$11,938,442 $11,938,442 $11,938,442

$11,938,442 $11,938,442 $11,938,442

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$12,018,394 $12,018,394 $12,018,394

Section Total - Final

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$12,018,394 $12,018,394

$11,460,905 $11,460,905
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $11,540,857

$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394
$11,460,905 $11,460,905
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $11,540,857

Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
1.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds
1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
2.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds
2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

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$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

Continuation Budget

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581
$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

($53,663)

($53,663)

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

Appropriation (HB 792)

$1,287,918

$1,287,918

$1,287,918

$1,287,918

$1,287,918

$1,287,918

Continuation Budget

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967
$8,166,207 $8,166,207

($50,879)

($50,879)

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

Appropriation (HB 792)

$1,221,088

$1,221,088

$1,221,088

$1,221,088

$1,221,088

$1,221,088

Continuation Budget

$8,166,207 $8,166,207

$8,166,207 $8,166,207

$8,166,207 $8,166,207

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

3.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($326,648)

($326,648)

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,166,207 $8,166,207
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$8,166,207 $8,166,207
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

Appropriation (HB 792)

$7,839,559

$7,839,559

$7,839,559

$7,839,559

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$7,919,511

$7,919,511

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

4.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($46,347)

($46,347)

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$1,112,340

$1,112,340

State General Funds

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$1,112,340

$1,112,340

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$1,112,340

$1,112,340

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Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
5.1 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies. State General Funds
5.100 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,771,860 $19,771,860 $19,771,860

$19,771,860 $19,771,860 $19,771,860

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$20,218,437 $20,218,437 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

Section Total - Final

$19,771,860 $18,980,986

$19,771,860 $18,980,986

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$20,218,437 $19,427,563

$18,980,986 $18,980,986
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

$18,980,986 $18,980,986
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

Continuation Budget

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

($790,874)

($790,874)

($790,874)

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577

$18,980,986 $18,980,986
$446,577

Appropriation (HB 792)

$18,980,986 $18,980,986

$18,980,986 $18,980,986

$446,577

$446,577

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

$446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

$446,577 $446,577 $19,427,563

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,136,556 $14,136,556 $14,136,556

$14,136,556 $14,136,556 $14,136,556

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$14,299,653 $14,299,653 $14,299,653

$14,136,556 $14,136,556
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$14,136,556 $14,214,667

$14,136,556 $14,214,667

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$14,299,653 $14,377,764

$14,289,667 $14,289,667
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,452,764

$14,289,667 $14,289,667
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,452,764

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

6.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,111

$3,111

$3,111

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6.2 Increase funds to provide one-time funds to host the 2020 National Black Caucus of State Legislators in Georgia.

State General Funds

$75,000

$150,000

$150,000

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,792,145

$7,870,256

State General Funds

$7,792,145

$7,870,256

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,792,145

$7,870,256

Appropriation (HB 792)

$7,945,256 $7,945,256 $7,945,256

$7,945,256 $7,945,256 $7,945,256

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

State General Funds

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

$1,439,948

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

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8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

State General Funds

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

$4,904,463

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

Reserved Fund Balances

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,067,560

$5,067,560

$5,067,560

$5,067,560

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$36,655,505 $36,655,505 $36,655,505

$36,655,505 $36,655,505 $36,655,505

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$36,805,505 $36,805,505 $36,805,505

$36,655,505 $36,655,505
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $36,805,505

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$36,635,505 $36,541,309

$36,635,505 $36,541,309

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$36,785,505 $36,691,309

$36,541,309 $36,541,309
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $36,691,309

$36,541,309 $36,541,309
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $36,691,309

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

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profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

9.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,219

$2,219

$2,219

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,100,551 $31,102,770 $31,102,770 $31,102,770

State General Funds

$31,100,551 $31,102,770 $31,102,770 $31,102,770

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,250,551 $31,252,770 $31,252,770 $31,252,770

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

10.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$713

$713

$713

10.100-Departmental Administration (DOAA)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,650,499

$2,651,212

State General Funds

$2,650,499

$2,651,212

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,650,499

$2,651,212

Appropriation (HB 792)

$2,651,212 $2,651,212 $2,651,212

$2,651,212 $2,651,212 $2,651,212

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

11.1 Eliminate funds for the Immigration Enforcement Review Board per HB553 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

12.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

State General Funds

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

$276,600

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

13.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($97,128)

($97,128)

($97,128)

13.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 792)

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; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,607,855

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

State General Funds

$2,607,855

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,607,855

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

$2,510,727

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Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$22,304,557 $22,304,557 $22,304,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557 $22,304,557

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$22,454,557 $22,454,557 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$23,833,710 $23,422,700

$23,833,710 $23,422,700

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$23,983,710 $23,572,700

$23,182,652 $23,182,652
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $23,332,652

$23,142,365 $23,142,365
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $23,292,365

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

14.1 Increase funds for cyber security insurance. (S and CC:Delay procurement of cyber insurance until the Supreme Court's report on the creation of a cyber security insurance policy for the Judicial Branch)

State General Funds

$37,500

$37,500

$0

$0

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14.2 Increase funds for cyber security assessments. State General Funds

$32,570

$32,570

$0

$32,570

14.3 Increase funds for expenses due to relocating to the new Judicial Building.

State General Funds

$32,560

$55,089

$55,089

$55,089

14.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,449

$1,449

$1,449

14.5 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start date for a new position. State General Funds

($6,839)

($6,839)

($6,839)

14.6 Reduce funds to reflect six months of increased rent associated with the move to the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

State General Funds

($46,418)

($46,418)

14.7 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($392,834)

($196,417)

14.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,407,187 $22,424,326 $21,915,004 $22,143,991

State General Funds

$22,407,187 $22,424,326 $21,915,004 $22,143,991

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,557,187 $22,574,326 $22,065,004 $22,293,991

Georgia State-wide Business Court

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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15.1 Increase funds for personnel effective January 1, 2020. State General Funds

$178,764

$155,977

$155,977

$155,977

15.2 Increase funds for operations effective January 1, 2020. State General Funds

$37,300

$37,300

$37,300

$37,300

15.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for the establishment of a case management system.

State General Funds

$788,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

15.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for the establishment of technology for the State-wide Business Court.

State General Funds

$210,860

$210,860

$210,860

$210,860

15.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the State-wide Business Court.

State General Funds

$176,874

$176,874

$176,874

$176,874

15.6 Increase funds for travel and per diem expenses for the State-wide Business Court Commission.

State General Funds

$34,725

$17,363

$17,363

$17,363

15.7 Increase funds for startup costs. State General Funds

$269,274

$0

15.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

15.100 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,426,523 $1,426,523 $1,426,523

$998,374 $998,374 $998,374

$1,267,648 $1,267,648 $1,267,648

$998,374 $998,374 $998,374

Section Total - Continuation

$16,571,037 $16,571,037 $16,571,037

$16,571,037 $16,571,037 $16,571,037

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$20,894,715 $20,894,715 $20,894,715

Section Total - Final

$16,946,037 $16,686,120

$16,946,037 $16,686,120

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$21,269,715 $21,009,798

$16,568,981 $16,568,981
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,892,659

$16,571,037 $16,571,037
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,894,715
$16,673,921 $16,673,921
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,997,599

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Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

16.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($14,841)

$0

16.100 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$742,070

$742,070

$727,229

$742,070

State General Funds

$742,070

$742,070

$727,229

$742,070

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$742,070

$742,070

$727,229

$742,070

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203

17.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

18.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($12,199)

($12,199)

18.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$597,744 $597,744 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,550,947

$597,744 $597,744 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,550,947

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

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 Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

19.1 Increase funds for grants for legal services for Kinship Care families.

State General Funds

$375,000

$100,000

$200,000

$100,000

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$939

$939

$939

19.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds

($25,856)

($25,856)

($25,856)

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19.4 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($190,099)

$0

19.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,967,081 $13,667,164 $13,577,065 $13,667,164

State General Funds

$13,967,081 $13,667,164 $13,577,065 $13,667,164

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

State Funds Transfers

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,983,353 $16,683,436 $16,593,337 $16,683,436

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

20.1 Increase funds for contracts. State General Funds

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

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20.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$826,943

$866,943

$866,943

$866,943

State General Funds

$826,943

$866,943

$866,943

$866,943

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$826,943

$866,943

$866,943

$866,943

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

21.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,077,534

$9,077,534

$9,077,534

$9,010,048 $9,010,048
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,077,534

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$9,010,048

$8,982,430

$9,010,048

$8,982,430

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,077,534

$9,049,916

$8,852,430 $8,852,430
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $8,919,916

$8,852,430 $8,852,430
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $8,919,916

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

22.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds
22.2 Reduce funds to reflect actual reimbursements for family treatment courts. State General Funds

($19,730)

($19,730)

($19,730)

($130,000)

($130,000)

22.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,035,828

$2,016,098

$1,886,098

$1,886,098

State General Funds

$2,035,828

$2,016,098

$1,886,098

$1,886,098

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,486 $2,103,314

$67,486 $2,083,584

$67,486 $1,953,584

$67,486 $1,953,584

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

23.1 Reduce funds to reflect actual grant requests. State General Funds

($7,888)

($7,888)

($7,888)

23.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,974,220

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

State General Funds

$6,974,220

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,974,220

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

$6,966,332

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$84,786,817 $84,786,817 $84,786,817

$84,786,817 $84,786,817 $84,786,817

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$86,808,457 $86,808,457 $86,808,457

$84,786,817 $84,786,817
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $86,808,457

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$84,786,817 $83,296,700 $84,786,817 $83,296,700

$83,271,734 $83,271,734

$83,271,734 $83,271,734

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $86,808,457

$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $85,318,340

$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $85,293,374

$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $85,293,374

Council of Superior Court Clerks

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

24.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127

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Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,802,127 $79,248,334

$1,802,127 $79,248,334

$1,802,127 $79,248,334

$1,802,127 $79,248,334

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$24,507

$24,507

$24,507

25.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds

($1,441,448) ($1,541,310) ($1,541,310)

25.3 Reduce funds to eliminate an assistant district attorney position in the Middle circuit.

State General Funds

($99,862)

$0

$0

25.4 Increase funds for an assistant district attorney position to support juvenile courts effective April 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$24,966

$0

$0

25.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$77,226,694 $75,734,857 $75,709,891 $75,709,891

State General Funds

$77,226,694 $75,734,857 $75,709,891 $75,709,891

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

State Funds Transfers

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

Agency to Agency Contracts

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,248,334 $77,756,497 $77,731,531 $77,731,531

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,720

$1,720

$1,720

26.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,374,543

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

State General Funds

$7,374,543

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,374,543

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

$7,376,263

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$75,909,534 $75,909,534 $75,909,534

$75,909,534 $75,909,534 $75,909,534

$137,170

$137,170

$137,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$76,046,704 $76,046,704 $76,046,704

$75,909,534 $75,909,534
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $76,046,704

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Final

$75,982,379 $75,310,626

$75,982,379 $75,310,626

$137,170

$137,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$120,000

$120,000

$75,218,301 $75,218,301
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000

$75,264,463 $75,264,463
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$120,000 $76,119,549

$120,000 $75,447,796

$120,000 $75,355,471

$120,000 $75,401,633

Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

27.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($32,459)

($16,230)

27.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,622,928

$1,622,928

$1,590,469

$1,606,698

State General Funds

$1,622,928

$1,622,928

$1,590,469

$1,606,698

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Sales and Services

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,742,928

$1,742,928

$1,710,469

$1,726,698

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

28.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($59,866)

($29,933)

28.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,993,301

$2,993,301

$2,933,435

$2,963,368

State General Funds

$2,993,301

$2,993,301

$2,933,435

$2,963,368

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

Intergovernmental Transfers

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,010,471

$3,010,471

$2,950,605

$2,980,538

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

29.1 Increase funds for the replacement of one judgeship appointed to the Griffin Circuit.

State General Funds

$72,845

$0

$0

$0

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29.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$7,558

$7,558

$7,558

29.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant positions. State General Funds

($606,466)

($606,466)

($606,466)

29.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,366,150 $70,694,397 $70,694,397 $70,694,397

State General Funds

$71,366,150 $70,694,397 $70,694,397 $70,694,397

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,366,150 $70,694,397 $70,694,397 $70,694,397

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,985,899 $14,985,899 $14,985,899

$14,985,899 $14,985,899 $14,985,899

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$16,845,722 $16,845,722 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$15,054,968 $15,055,876

$15,054,968 $15,055,876

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$16,914,791 $16,915,699

$14,756,158 $14,756,158
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,615,981

$14,890,487 $14,890,487
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,750,310

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Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

30.1 Increase funds for nine leased copiers in the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

State General Funds

$18,210

$18,210

$18,210

$18,210

30.2 Increase funds for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services.

State General Funds

$9,250

$9,250

$9,250

$9,250

30.3 Increase funds for web application firewalls. State General Funds

$10,230

$10,230

$10,230

$10,230

30.4 Increase funds for research fees. State General Funds

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

30.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for stationary and signage costs for the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

State General Funds

$25,379

$25,379

$25,379

$25,379

30.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$908

$908

$908

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30.7 Reduce funds to reflect six months of increased rent associated with the move to the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

State General Funds

($31,059)

($31,059)

30.8 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($268,659)

($134,330)

30.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,054,968 $15,055,876 $14,756,158 $14,890,487

State General Funds

$15,054,968 $15,055,876 $14,756,158 $14,890,487

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,914,791 $16,915,699 $16,615,981 $16,750,310

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$22,025,445 $22,025,445 $22,025,445

$22,025,445 $22,025,445 $22,025,445

$21,465,409 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

$560,036

$560,036

$560,036

$29,205,205 $29,205,205 $29,205,205

$7,179,760 $7,179,760 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,205,205

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final

$6,856,301

$6,920,320

$6,856,301

$6,920,320

$6,920,320 $6,920,320

$6,920,320 $6,920,320

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,881,746

$22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,945,765

$22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,945,765

$22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,945,765

Administration (SAO)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

31.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,082

$1,082

$1,082

$1,082

31.2 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect the elimination of shared consulting services.

State General Funds

($48,067)

($48,067)

($48,067)

($48,067)

31.100 -Administration (SAO)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$300,274

$300,274

State General Funds

$300,274

$300,274

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$913,372

$913,372

State Funds Transfers

$913,372

$913,372

Accounting System Assessments

$913,372

$913,372

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,213,646

$1,213,646

Appropriation (HB 792)

$300,274 $300,274 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,213,646

$300,274 $300,274 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,213,646

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Financial Systems

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

32.100 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$164,000

$164,000

$164,000

$164,000

State General Funds

$164,000

$164,000

$164,000

$164,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

State Funds Transfers

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

Accounting System Assessments

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,309,774 $19,309,774 $19,309,774 $19,309,774

Shared Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1907

33.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($67,036)

($67,036)

($67,036)

($67,036)

33.100 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$799,094

$799,094

$799,094

$799,094

State General Funds

$799,094

$799,094

$799,094

$799,094

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

State Funds Transfers

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

Accounting System Assessments

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

$1,271,506

Agency to Agency Contracts

$560,036

$560,036

$560,036

$560,036

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,630,636

$2,630,636

$2,630,636

$2,630,636

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

34.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one position. State General Funds

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

34.100 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance

with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,600,178 $2,600,178
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,734,935

$2,600,178 $2,600,178
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,734,935

$2,600,178 $2,600,178
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,734,935

$2,600,178 $2,600,178
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,734,935

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

35.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$235

$235

$235

$235

35.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the realignment of duties.

State General Funds

($64,019)

$0

$0

$0

35.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect elimination of third party information technology support.

State General Funds

($64,282)

($64,282)

($64,282)

($64,282)

35.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,221,621 $2,221,621 $2,221,621

$2,285,640 $2,285,640 $2,285,640

$2,285,640 $2,285,640 $2,285,640

$2,285,640 $2,285,640 $2,285,640

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

36.1 Reduce funds for contracts to align the number of annual audits performed by third party support.

State General Funds

($43,930)

($43,930)

($43,930)

($43,930)

36.100 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

State General Funds

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

$771,134

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$38,410,129 $38,410,129 $38,410,129

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$3,758,058 $3,758,058 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $177,619,888 $177,619,888 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

$7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $177,619,888 $177,619,888 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

$7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $177,619,888 $177,619,888 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

$7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $177,619,888 $177,619,888 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

Section Total - Final

$3,487,108

$3,487,108

$3,487,108

$3,487,108

$38,410,129 $38,410,129

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$18,997,635 $18,997,635

$18,997,635 $18,997,635

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$3,827,108 $3,827,108 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085

$3,487,108 $3,487,108 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$183,216,016 $183,216,016 $20,018,479 $42,692,570
$6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $225,113,253

$183,216,016 $183,216,016 $20,018,479 $42,692,570
$6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $225,113,253

$183,216,016 $183,216,016 $20,018,479 $42,692,570
$6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $225,453,253

$183,216,016 $183,216,016 $20,018,479 $42,692,570
$6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,688,699 $225,113,253

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

37.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166
$3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166
$3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166
$3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166
$3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

38.100-Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452
$2,923,623 $2,923,623
$550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452
$2,923,623 $2,923,623
$550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452
$2,923,623 $2,923,623
$550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452
$2,923,623 $2,923,623
$550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,369,646

$0 $0 $1,369,646

$0 $0 $1,369,646

$0 $0 $1,369,646

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

39.100 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

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40.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1915

Workers Compensation Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,092,571 $104,092,571 $104,092,571 $104,092,571 $168,929,501 $168,929,501 $168,929,501 $168,929,501

41.1 Increase funds for billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses.

Workers Compensation Funds

$5,596,128

$5,596,128

41.2 Increase funds for workers' compensation liabilities. State General Funds

$5,596,128 $340,000

$5,596,128 $0

41.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$430,000

$430,000

$770,000

$430,000

State General Funds

$430,000

$430,000

$770,000

$430,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$171,771,877 $171,771,877 $171,771,877 $171,771,877

State Funds Transfers

$171,771,877 $171,771,877 $171,771,877 $171,771,877

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$15,473,044 $15,473,044 $15,473,044 $15,473,044

Liability Funds

$42,692,570 $42,692,570 $42,692,570 $42,692,570

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

Workers Compensation Funds

$109,688,699 $109,688,699 $109,688,699 $109,688,699

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$174,525,629 $174,525,629 $174,865,629 $174,525,629

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

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to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

42.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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43.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

44.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$112

$112

$112

$112

44.2 Reduce funds for personnel for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($176,262)

($176,262)

($176,262)

($176,262)

44.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect consolidated caseload. State General Funds

($94,800)

($94,800)

($94,800)

($94,800)

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44.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

State General Funds

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

$3,017,602

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

State Funds Transfers

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,025,089

$6,025,089

$6,025,089

$6,025,089

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$0 $0 $8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$0 $0 $8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$0 $0 $8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

45.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,648,762

$8,648,762

$8,648,762

$8,648,762

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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.

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,549,559 $50,549,559 $50,549,559

$50,549,559 $50,549,559 $50,549,559

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$50,549,559 $50,549,559
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,930 $230,930 $61,926,405

$230,930 $230,930 $61,926,405

$230,930 $230,930 $61,926,405

$230,930 $230,930 $61,926,405

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$48,742,064 $49,505,797

$48,742,064 $49,505,797

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$60,118,910 $60,882,643

$49,505,797 $49,505,797
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $60,882,643

$49,505,797 $49,505,797
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $60,882,643

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

47.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($144,596)

($144,596)

($144,596)

($144,596)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1921

47.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

State General Funds

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

$3,470,310

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

48.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$15,810

$15,810

$15,810

$15,810

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48.2 Reduce funds for thirteen vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H and S:Reduce funds based on vacancy dates, and restore funds for five food safety inspectors and two animal industries inspectors effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($776,290)

($495,173)

($495,173)

($495,173)

48.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs and the elimination of fleet management software.

State General Funds

($60,144)

($60,144)

($60,144)

($60,144)

48.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for 32 vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY2021. (H and S:Increase funds for one-time funding for the replacement of high mileage vehicles)

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

48.5 Add funds for the development of the Georgia Hemp Program per HB213 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

48.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,892,082 $27,373,199 $27,373,199 $27,373,199

State General Funds

$26,892,082 $27,373,199 $27,373,199 $27,373,199

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Sales and Services

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,563,227 $37,044,344 $37,044,344 $37,044,344

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Departmental Administration (DOA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

49.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,396

$3,396

$3,396

$3,396

49.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. (H and S:Reduce funds for one vacant position and two parttime positions based on vacancy dates)

State General Funds

($101,524)

($121,591)

($121,591)

($121,591)

49.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs.

State General Funds

($3,674)

($3,674)

($3,674)

($3,674)

49.100-Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,853,428

$5,833,361

$5,833,361

$5,833,361

State General Funds

$5,853,428

$5,833,361

$5,833,361

$5,833,361

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,703,428

$6,683,361

$6,683,361

$6,683,361

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

1924

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

50.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,939

$1,939

$1,939

$1,939

50.2 Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H and S:Reduce funds based on vacancy dates, and restore funds for one business support analyst and one international trade representative effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($440,578)

($364,015)

($364,015)

($364,015)

50.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced travel. State General Funds

($7,028)

($7,028)

($7,028)

($7,028)

50.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs.

State General Funds

($3,673)

($3,673)

($3,673)

($3,673)

50.5 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect reduced marketing, auditing, call center services, and website development. (H and S:Reduce funds and restore funding for marketing materials and Georgia Grown website development)

State General Funds

($522,741)

($261,000)

($261,000)

($261,000)

50.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1925

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,402,941 $6,402,941
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $7,258,642

$6,741,245 $6,741,245
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $7,596,946

$6,741,245 $6,741,245
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $7,596,946

$6,741,245 $6,741,245
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $7,596,946

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

51.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($128,456)

($128,456)

($128,456)

($128,456)

51.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

State General Funds

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

$3,082,943

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

1926

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

52.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($40,002)

($40,002)

($40,002)

($40,002)

52.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

State General Funds

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

$960,059

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

53.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$257

$257

$257

$257

53.2 Reduce funds for contracts with the Department of Agriculture for administrative services and for soil and water conservation districts.

State General Funds

($37,474)

($37,474)

($37,474)

($37,474)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1927

53.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds based on two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($62,717)

($86,654)

53.4 Reduce funds based on actual start date. State General Funds

($2,626)

53.5 Adjust funds based on restructure of Watershed Dam staffing. State General Funds

($9,058)

($86,654) ($2,626) ($9,058)

($86,654) ($2,626) ($9,058)

53.100 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,080,301

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

State General Funds

$2,080,301

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,080,301

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

$2,044,680

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308

$13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924

$12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924

$12,907,924 $12,907,924 $12,907,924

Departmental Administration (DBF)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

1928

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,388

$1,388

$1,388

$1,388

54.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one position. State General Funds

($86,243)

($86,243)

($86,243)

($86,243)

54.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($8,583)

($8,583)

($8,583)

($8,583)

54.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($19,964)

($19,964)

($19,964)

($19,964)

54.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision ($193,298) and the Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision ($18,523) programs for personnel to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position and part-time assistance.

State General Funds

($211,821)

($211,821)

($211,821)

($211,821)

54.100-Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,544,536

$2,544,536

State General Funds

$2,544,536

$2,544,536

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,544,536

$2,544,536

Appropriation (HB 792)

$2,544,536 $2,544,536 $2,544,536

$2,544,536 $2,544,536 $2,544,536

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1929

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

55.1 Reduce funds for personnel for four vacant positions and part-time assistance.

State General Funds

($215,050)

($215,050)

($215,050)

($215,050)

55.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($16,265)

($16,265)

($16,265)

($16,265)

55.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($97,476)

($97,476)

($97,476)

($97,476)

55.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision program for personnel.

State General Funds

$193,298

$193,298

$193,298

$193,298

55.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

State General Funds

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

$8,084,285

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

1930

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

56.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($65,310)

($65,310)

($65,310)

($65,310)

56.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($360)

($360)

($360)

($360)

56.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($28,521)

($28,521)

($28,521)

($28,521)

56.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision program for personnel.

State General Funds

$18,523

$18,523

$18,523

$18,523

56.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

State General Funds

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

$2,279,103

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,810,591 $1,230,810,591 $1,230,810,591

State General Funds

$1,220,555,453 $1,220,555,453 $1,220,555,453

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,566,334 $149,566,334 $149,566,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$30,261,291 $30,261,291 $30,261,291

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $47,482,075 $47,482,075 $47,482,075

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,481,142 $40,481,142 $40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

$1,230,810,591 $1,220,555,453
$10,255,138 $149,566,334
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $30,261,291 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1931

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,771,962 $200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024
$24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,408,568,597

$25,771,962 $200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024
$24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,408,568,597

$25,771,962 $200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024
$24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,408,568,597

$25,771,962 $200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024
$24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,408,568,597

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,197,469,949 $1,205,053,483

State General Funds

$1,187,214,811 $1,194,798,345

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,478,648 $149,228,648

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$29,173,605 $29,923,605

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$47,482,075 $47,482,075

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,481,142 $40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,771,962 $25,771,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

$257,036

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$257,036

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

$1,205,683,483 $1,195,428,345
$10,255,138 $149,228,648
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,923,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024

$1,205,683,483 $1,195,428,345
$10,255,138 $149,228,648
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,923,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024

1932

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,374,140,269

$668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,382,473,803

$668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,383,103,803

$668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,383,103,803

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,406

$1,406

$1,406

$1,406

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1933

57.2 Reduce funds to maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases. (H and S:Increase prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases)

State General Funds

($4,939,920) ($4,177,950) ($4,177,950) ($4,177,950)

57.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$49,840,044 $50,602,014 $50,602,014 $50,602,014

State General Funds

$49,840,044 $50,602,014 $50,602,014 $50,602,014

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$434,903

$434,903

$434,903

$434,903

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,529,178 $95,291,148 $95,291,148 $95,291,148

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000

1934

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

58.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$183,844

$183,844

$183,844

$183,844

58.2 Reduce funds for intensive family support services to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds for intensive family support services to reflect projected expenditures and restore $500,000 to the Bobby Dodd Institute)

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

58.3 Reduce funds for assistive technology assessments and research.

State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

58.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($1,017,982) ($1,017,982) ($1,017,982) ($1,017,982)

58.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$356,135,478 $356,635,478 $357,135,478 $357,135,478

State General Funds

$345,880,340 $346,380,340 $346,880,340 $346,880,340

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,317,724 $50,317,724 $50,317,724 $50,317,724

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$12,336,582 $12,336,582 $12,336,582 $12,336,582

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,981,142 $37,981,142 $37,981,142 $37,981,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

Sales and Services

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,113,202 $429,613,202 $430,113,202 $430,113,202

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1935

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

59.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$143,580

$143,580

$143,580

$143,580

59.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($1,060,763) ($1,060,763) ($1,060,763) ($1,060,763)

59.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($14,622)

($14,622)

($14,622)

($14,622)

59.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,729,664 $100,729,664 $100,729,664 $100,729,664

State General Funds

$100,729,664 $100,729,664 $100,729,664 $100,729,664

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,756,164 $100,756,164 $100,756,164 $100,756,164

1936

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

60.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$423,130

$423,130

$423,130

$423,130

60.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($745,782)

($745,782)

($745,782)

($745,782)

60.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($10,798)

($10,798)

($10,798)

($10,798)

60.4 Reduce funds for provider support and training. (H and S:Provide funds for one fiscal quarter of provider support and training to develop the state's behavioral health workforce)

State General Funds

($1,148,837)

($861,628)

($861,628)

($861,628)

60.5 Reduce funds for supported employment services to reflect utilization rates.

State General Funds

($1,994,944) ($1,994,944) ($1,994,944) ($1,994,944)

60.6 Increase funds to maintain statewide crisis bed infrastructure and capacity.

State General Funds

$2,553,087

$2,553,087

$2,553,087

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1937

60.7 Increase funds for behavioral health core services. State General Funds

$2,847,268

$2,847,268

$2,847,268

60.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$439,158,047 $444,845,611 $444,845,611 $444,845,611

State General Funds

$439,158,047 $444,845,611 $444,845,611 $444,845,611

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

$3,062,355

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,726,178 $6,726,178 $6,726,178 $6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$452,107,095 $457,794,659 $457,794,659 $457,794,659

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$227

$227

$227

$227

1938

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

State General Funds

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

$3,309,403

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $7,878,149 $7,878,149 $7,878,149 $7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,237,552 $11,237,552 $11,237,552 $11,237,552

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

62.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,917

$3,917

$3,917

$3,917

62.2 Reduce funds to reflect contract savings associated with Medicaid eligible services. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid eligible services and restore $750,000 for the Marcus Autism Center)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,087,686) ($1,087,686) ($2,175,372)

($337,686) ($337,686) ($675,372)

($337,686) ($337,686) ($675,372)

($337,686) ($337,686) ($675,372)

62.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the delayed start date of a crisis stabilization unit.

State General Funds

($1,664,762) ($1,664,762) ($1,664,762) ($1,664,762)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1939

62.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,456,713 $13,206,713 $13,206,713 $13,206,713

State General Funds

$12,456,713 $13,206,713 $13,206,713 $13,206,713

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,501,006

$3,251,006

$3,251,006

$3,251,006

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,501,006

$3,251,006

$3,251,006

$3,251,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,957,719 $16,457,719 $16,457,719 $16,457,719

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,073

$11,073

$11,073

$11,073

63.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

State General Funds

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

$6,582,172

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

1940

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,171

$2,171

$2,171

$2,171

64.2 Reduce funds for community innovation programs. State General Funds

($342,131)

($342,131)

($342,131)

($342,131)

64.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from a shift to fee-for-service reimbursements of high fidelity wraparound services.

State General Funds

($406,691)

($406,691)

($406,691)

($406,691)

64.4 Reduce funds for System of Care to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,046,881)

($1,046,881)

($1,046,881)

($1,046,881)

64.5 Reduce funds for enhanced staffing at crisis stabilization units to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,974,566) ($1,974,566) ($1,974,566) ($1,974,566)

64.6 Reduce funds for supported employment and education services.

State General Funds

($3,060,000)

($3,060,000)

($3,060,000)

($3,060,000)

64.7 Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation.

State General Funds

($5,923,288) ($5,923,288) ($5,923,288) ($5,923,288)

64.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1941

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,786,344 $58,786,344 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $69,195,859

$58,786,344 $58,786,344 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $69,195,859

$58,786,344 $58,786,344 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $69,195,859

$58,786,344 $58,786,344 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $69,195,859

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

65.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$64,015

$64,015

$64,015

$64,015

65.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($1,553,023) ($1,553,023) ($1,553,023) ($1,553,023)

65.100-Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

1942

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,336,561 $37,336,561
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $46,637,307

$37,336,561 $37,336,561
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $46,637,307

$37,336,561 $37,336,561
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $46,637,307

$37,336,561 $37,336,561
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $46,637,307

Direct Care Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,819,634 $134,819,634
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

$134,819,634 $134,819,634
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

$134,819,634 $134,819,634
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

$134,819,634 $134,819,634
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

66.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$172,406

$172,406

$172,406

$172,406

66.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($3,656,848) ($3,656,848) ($3,656,848) ($3,656,848)

66.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($635,712)

($635,712)

($635,712)

($635,712)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1943

66.100 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,699,480 $130,699,480

State General Funds

$130,699,480 $130,699,480

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,453,331

$1,453,331

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$785,307

$785,307

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$785,307

$785,307

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,572,521 $134,572,521

Appropriation (HB 792)

$130,699,480 $130,699,480
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $134,572,521

$130,699,480 $130,699,480
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $134,572,521

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

67.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$450

$450

$450

$450

67.2 Reduce funds for one-time funding for curriculum development. (CC:Utilize existing funds to fund additional prevention services)

State General Funds

($130,000)

$0

$0

1944

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

67.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,027,730

$897,730

$1,027,730

$1,027,730

State General Funds

$1,027,730

$897,730

$1,027,730

$1,027,730

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,024,145 $10,894,145 $11,024,145 $11,024,145

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

68.1 Eliminate funds for an agricultural careers summer camp for youth with disabilities provided for in FY2020. (S and CC:Provide funds for an agricultural careers summer camp grant)

State General Funds

($14,000)

$0

$0

$0

68.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program.

State General Funds

($9,188)

($9,188)

($9,188)

($9,188)

68.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$556,502

$570,502

$570,502

$570,502

State General Funds

$556,502

$570,502

$570,502

$570,502

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1945

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,019,042 $2,575,544

$2,019,042 $2,589,544

$2,019,042 $2,589,544

$2,019,042 $2,589,544

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

69.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($38,437)

($38,437)

($38,437)

($38,437)

69.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

State General Funds

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

$851,811

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$74,793,780 $74,793,780 $74,793,780

$74,793,780 $74,793,780 $74,793,780

$168,080,232 $168,080,232 $168,080,232

$168,080,232 $168,080,232 $168,080,232

$14,807,385 $14,807,385 $14,807,385

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147 $13,141,147

$74,793,780 $74,793,780 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385
$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147

1946

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$257,842,992

$13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$257,842,992

$13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$257,842,992

$13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$257,842,992

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$69,498,843 $69,643,971

$69,498,843 $69,643,971

$168,080,232 $168,080,232

$168,080,232 $168,080,232

$14,807,385 $14,807,385

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$1,178,820

$1,178,820

$1,178,820

$1,178,820

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$252,548,055 $252,693,183

$69,643,971 $69,643,971 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385
$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $252,693,183

$67,043,971 $67,043,971 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385
$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $250,093,183

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1947

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353 $232,353 $494,791

70.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$262,438

$262,438

$262,438

$262,438

State General Funds

$262,438

$262,438

$262,438

$262,438

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$494,791

$494,791

$494,791

$494,791

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

71.1 Reduce funds for contracts for regional commission services. State General Funds

($140,186)

($140,186)

($140,186)

($140,186)

1948

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

71.2 Eliminate funds for regional commission performance audits. State General Funds
71.3 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($90,000)

($90,000) ($50,264)

($90,000) ($50,264)

($90,000) ($50,264)

71.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,566,949

$3,516,685

$3,516,685

$3,516,685

State General Funds

$3,566,949

$3,516,685

$3,516,685

$3,516,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,566,949

$3,516,685

$3,516,685

$3,516,685

Departmental Administration (DCA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1949

72.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,723

$1,723

$1,723

$1,723

72.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Commission on the Holocaust administration (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

72.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Advocacy Office to recognize duplicative services offered by the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman.

State General Funds

($56,225)

$0

$0

$0

72.100-Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,357,659

$1,413,884

$1,413,884

$1,413,884

State General Funds

$1,357,659

$1,413,884

$1,413,884

$1,413,884

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,974,724

$2,974,724

$2,974,724

$2,974,724

Reserved Fund Balances

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

$2,645,435

Sales and Services

$100,462

$100,462

$100,462

$100,462

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,462

$100,462

$100,462

$100,462

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,266,094

$7,322,319

$7,322,319

$7,322,319

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822

1950

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,503,822 $631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398
$50,312,863

$47,503,822 $631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398
$50,312,863

$47,503,822 $631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398
$50,312,863

$47,503,822 $631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398
$50,312,863

73.1 Eliminate funds for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. (H and S:Reflect in OneGeorgia Authority)

State General Funds

($130,000)

($130,000)

($130,000)

($130,000)

73.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

State General Funds

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

$2,047,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

Intergovernmental Transfers

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Sales and Services

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,182,863 $50,182,863 $50,182,863 $50,182,863

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1951

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

74.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000

1952

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

$200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

$200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

$200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

75.1 Increase funds for one-time funding to purchase three vehicles to reduce mileage reimbursements and realize savings in FY2021.

State General Funds

$60,000

$0

$0

$0

75.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,181,704

$1,121,704

$1,121,704

$1,121,704

State General Funds

$1,181,704

$1,121,704

$1,121,704

$1,121,704

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,752

$140,752

$140,752

$140,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Sales and Services

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,522,456

$1,462,456

$1,462,456

$1,462,456

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1953

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738 $379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

76.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000

1954

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $50,000 $471,363

$50,000 $50,000 $471,363

$50,000 $50,000 $471,363

$50,000 $50,000 $471,363

77.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties.

State General Funds

($64,754)

($64,754)

($64,754)

($64,754)

77.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$356,609

$356,609

$356,609

$356,609

State General Funds

$356,609

$356,609

$356,609

$356,609

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$406,609

$406,609

$406,609

$406,609

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1955

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$161,595 $6,665,344

$161,595 $6,665,344

$161,595 $6,665,344

$161,595 $6,665,344

78.1 Reduce funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council to reflect projected need.

State General Funds

($100,000)

$0

$0

$0

78.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,062,892

$3,162,892

$3,162,892

$3,162,892

State General Funds

$3,062,892

$3,162,892

$3,162,892

$3,162,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

Reserved Fund Balances

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Sales and Services

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

State Funds Transfers

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

Agency to Agency Contracts

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,565,344

$6,665,344

$6,665,344

$6,665,344

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000

1956

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $3,821,434

$100,000 $3,821,434

$100,000 $3,821,434

$100,000 $3,821,434

79.1 Reduce funds for the Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

79.2 Eliminate funds for the Cobb County Support Center due to the discontinuation of federal support.

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

79.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($85,798)

$0

$0

($300,000) ($75,000) $0

79.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,260,636

$3,346,434

$3,346,434

$3,346,434

State General Funds

$3,260,636

$3,346,434

$3,346,434

$3,346,434

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,360,636

$3,446,434

$3,446,434

$3,446,434

State Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1957

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,000 $19,029,550

$131,000 $19,029,550

$131,000 $19,029,550

$131,000 $19,029,550

80.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance.

State General Funds

($27,588)

($27,588)

($27,588)

($27,588)

80.2 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for marketing of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

80.3 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000) ($3,100,000)

80.100 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,975,874 $17,975,874 $17,975,874 $15,375,874

State General Funds

$17,975,874 $17,975,874 $17,975,874 $15,375,874

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

Intergovernmental Transfers

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Sales and Services

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,451,962 $18,451,962 $18,451,962 $15,851,962

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000

1958

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $354,226

$20,000 $354,226

$20,000 $354,226

$20,000 $354,226

81.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,369)

$0

$0

$0

81.100 -Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$320,857

$334,226

$334,226

$334,226

State General Funds

$320,857

$334,226

$334,226

$334,226

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,857

$354,226

$354,226

$354,226

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

82.100 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

State General Funds

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

$2,487,122

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1959

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

83.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($33,740)

($33,740)

($33,740)

($33,740)

83.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

State General Funds

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

$809,755

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

84.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

State General Funds

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

1960

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

85.1 Reduce funds for special purpose grants. State General Funds

($3,675,000) ($3,675,000) ($3,675,000)

85.2 Utilize existing funds ($220,000) for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

($3,675,000) $0

85.100 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000

State General Funds

$20,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$145,521

Intergovernmental Transfers

$145,521

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$145,521

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,145,521

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

Appropriation (HB 792)

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

Section Total - Continuation
$3,572,602,642 $3,572,602,642 $3,572,602,642 $2,952,924,073 $2,952,924,073 $2,952,924,073
$125,753,197 $125,753,197 $125,753,197 $157,326,418 $157,326,418 $157,326,418 $336,598,954 $336,598,954 $336,598,954 $7,806,768,825 $7,806,768,825 $7,806,768,825 $26,643,401 $26,643,401 $26,643,401 $7,352,254,432 $7,352,254,432 $7,352,254,432 $427,870,992 $427,870,992 $427,870,992

$3,572,602,642 $2,952,924,073
$125,753,197 $157,326,418 $336,598,954 $7,806,768,825 $26,643,401 $7,352,254,432 $427,870,992

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1961

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$15,649,092,261 $15,649,092,261 $15,649,092,261 $15,649,092,261

Section Total - Final

$3,559,887,001 $3,562,913,359

$2,936,331,073 $2,939,357,431

$131,474,797 $131,474,797

$155,482,177 $155,482,177

$336,598,954 $336,598,954

$7,829,198,487 $7,829,198,487

$26,643,401 $26,643,401

$7,314,196,564 $7,314,196,564

$488,358,522 $488,358,522

$220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,561,498,812 $2,937,942,884
$131,474,797 $155,482,177 $336,598,954 $7,825,570,156 $26,643,401 $7,310,568,233 $488,358,522 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250

$3,561,673,812 $2,938,117,884
$131,474,797 $155,482,177 $336,598,954 $7,815,242,136 $26,643,401 $7,300,240,213 $488,358,522 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250

1962

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$15,658,806,282 $15,661,832,640 $15,656,789,762 $15,646,636,742

Departmental Administration (DCH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

86.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,901

$4,901

$4,901

$4,901

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1963

86.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($201,343) ($201,343) ($402,686)

($201,343) ($201,343) ($402,686)

($201,343) ($201,343) ($402,686)

($201,343) ($201,343) ($402,686)

86.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($703,656) ($843,118) ($1,546,774)

($703,656) ($843,118) ($1,546,774)

($703,656) ($843,118) ($1,546,774)

($703,656) ($843,118) ($1,546,774)

86.4 Reduce funds and transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Human Services effective November 1, 2019.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($2,544,383) ($6,848,188)
($747,189) ($10,139,760)

($2,544,383) ($6,848,188)
($747,189) ($10,139,760)

($2,544,383) ($6,848,188)
($747,189) ($10,139,760)

($2,544,383) ($6,848,188)
($747,189) ($10,139,760)

86.5 Provide funds for an actuarial study and other fiscal impacts related to carving out pharmacy benefits from the state's current Medicaid care management organizations and other plans.

State General Funds

$175,000

86.100 -Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$72,363,185 $72,363,185 $72,363,185 $72,538,185

State General Funds

$72,363,185 $72,363,185 $72,363,185 $72,538,185

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$313,161,168 $313,161,168 $313,161,168 $313,161,168

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$265,646,099 $265,646,099 $265,646,099 $265,646,099

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$29,736,123 $29,736,123 $29,736,123 $29,736,123

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$22,810,104 $22,810,104 $22,810,104 $22,810,104

State Funds Transfers

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

1964

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $411,450,707

$1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $411,450,707

$1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $411,450,707

$1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $411,625,707

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

87.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$140

$140

$140

$140

87.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($33,744)

($33,744)

($33,744)

($33,744)

87.100 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

State General Funds

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

$809,990

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1965

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

88.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$142

$142

$142

$142

88.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($31,148)

($31,148)

($31,148)

($31,148)

88.100 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

State General Funds

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

$747,697

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

89.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$92

$92

$92

$92

1966

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

89.2 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Rural Health Systems Innovation Center.

State General Funds

($463,000)

$0

89.3 Increase funds for Rural Hospital Stabilization grants and additional emergency preparedness. State General Funds

$0

$0

$5,000,000

89.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,233,240 $13,696,240 $13,696,240 $18,696,240

State General Funds

$13,233,240 $13,696,240 $13,696,240 $18,696,240

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,822,078 $14,285,078 $14,285,078 $19,285,078

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

90.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,725

$2,725

$2,725

$2,725

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1967

90.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,622,114 $13,622,114 $13,622,114 $13,622,114

State General Funds

$13,622,114 $13,622,114 $13,622,114 $13,622,114

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,948,252 $11,948,252 $11,948,252 $11,948,252

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,904,653

$5,904,653

$5,904,653

$5,904,653

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,043,599

$6,043,599

$6,043,599

$6,043,599

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,670,366 $25,670,366 $25,670,366 $25,670,366

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

91.1 Increase funds to provide the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and nondeemed hospitals.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$23,000,000 $47,336,391 $70,336,391

$23,000,000 $47,336,391 $70,336,391

$23,000,000 $47,336,391 $70,336,391

$23,000,000 $47,336,391 $70,336,391

1968

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

91.2 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Indigent Care Trust Fund program for the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$7,569,850 $15,579,538 $23,149,388

$7,569,850 $15,579,538 $23,149,388

91.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,000,000 $23,000,000 $30,569,850 $30,569,850

State General Funds

$23,000,000 $23,000,000 $30,569,850 $30,569,850

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$304,412,360 $304,412,360 $319,991,898 $319,991,898

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$304,412,360 $304,412,360 $319,991,898 $319,991,898

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$142,586,524 $142,586,524 $142,586,524 $142,586,524

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$469,998,884 $469,998,884 $493,148,272 $493,148,272

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1969

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,755,589,799 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$5,966,981,175

$3,755,589,799 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$5,966,981,175

$3,755,589,799 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$5,966,981,175

$3,755,589,799 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$5,966,981,175

92.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$65,267,880 $134,817,589 $200,085,469

$65,267,880 $134,817,589 $200,085,469

$65,267,880 $134,817,589 $200,085,469

$62,767,880 $129,653,579 $192,421,459

92.2 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$6,780,737 $14,006,317 $20,787,054

$6,780,737 $14,006,317 $20,787,054

$5,024,190 $10,377,986 $15,402,176

$5,024,190 $10,377,986 $15,402,176

92.3 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.

State General Funds

$3,936,297

$3,936,297

$3,936,297

$3,936,297

92.4 Replace funds.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

$1,844,241 ($1,844,241)
$0

$1,844,241 ($1,844,241)
$0

$1,844,241 ($1,844,241)
$0

$1,844,241 ($1,844,241)
$0

92.5 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Indigent Care Trust Fund program for the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($7,569,850) ($15,579,538) ($23,149,388)

($7,569,850) ($15,579,538) ($23,149,388)

1970

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

92.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,954,957,456 $1,954,957,456 $1,945,631,059 $1,943,131,059

State General Funds

$1,758,968,448 $1,758,968,448 $1,749,642,051 $1,747,142,051

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$155,482,177 $155,482,177 $155,482,177 $155,482,177

Hospital Provider Fee

$34,315,025 $34,315,025 $34,315,025 $34,315,025

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,907,200,919 $3,907,200,919 $3,887,993,050 $3,882,829,040

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,904,413,705 $3,904,413,705 $3,885,205,836 $3,880,041,826

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Hospital Authorities

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

State Funds Transfers

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,191,789,995 $6,191,789,995 $6,163,255,729 $6,155,591,719

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1971

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

93.1 Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($109,568,690) ($226,325,516) ($335,894,206)

($109,568,690) ($226,325,516) ($335,894,206)

($109,568,690) ($226,325,516) ($335,894,206)

($112,068,690) ($231,489,526) ($343,558,216)

93.2 Replace funds.
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

($5,721,600) $5,721,600
$0

($5,721,600) $5,721,600
$0

($5,721,600) $5,721,600
$0

($5,721,600) $5,721,600
$0

93.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,364,397,548 $1,364,397,548 $1,364,397,548 $1,361,897,548

State General Funds

$936,830,628 $936,830,628 $936,830,628 $934,330,628

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$125,282,991 $125,282,991 $125,282,991 $125,282,991

Hospital Provider Fee

$302,283,929 $302,283,929 $302,283,929 $302,283,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551 $2,828,100,541

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551 $2,833,264,551 $2,828,100,541

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,223,407,262 $4,223,407,262 $4,223,407,262 $4,215,743,252

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

1972

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

94.1 Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$5,717,740 $61,234,719 $66,952,459

$5,717,740 $61,234,719 $66,952,459

$5,717,740 $61,234,719 $66,952,459

$5,717,740 $61,234,719 $66,952,459

94.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,916,373 $32,916,373 $32,916,373 $32,916,373

State General Funds

$32,916,373 $32,916,373 $32,916,373 $32,916,373

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$458,622,399 $458,622,399 $458,622,399 $458,622,399

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$458,622,399 $458,622,399 $458,622,399 $458,622,399

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$491,690,555 $491,690,555 $491,690,555 $491,690,555

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1973

State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

95.100 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

96.1 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

96.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

96.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

96.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

Appropriation (HB 792)

1974

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,101,646 $1,101,646 $1,101,646

$1,101,646 $1,101,646 $1,101,646

$1,101,646 $1,101,646 $1,101,646

$1,101,646 $1,101,646 $1,101,646

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

97.1 Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health. (H:Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health to reflect unutilized funds)(S and CC:Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track program at Memorial Health)

State General Funds

($273,358)

($273,358)

($181,358)

($181,358)

97.2 Reduce funds for the statewide residency recruitment to reflect utilization rates.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

97.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($14,603)

($14,603)

($14,603)

($14,603)

97.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

97.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,437,996 $21,437,996 $21,529,996 $21,529,996

State General Funds

$21,437,996 $21,437,996 $21,529,996 $21,529,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,437,996 $21,437,996 $21,529,996 $21,529,996

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1975

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

98.1 Reduce funds for the Mercer School of Medicine Operating Grant.

State General Funds

($961,596)

$0

$0

$0

98.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

98.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,078,315 $24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

State General Funds

$23,078,315 $24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,078,315 $24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

1976

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

99.1 Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine Operating Grant.

State General Funds

($1,157,269)

$0

$0

$0

99.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

99.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$27,774,444 $28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

State General Funds

$27,774,444 $28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,774,444 $28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

100.1 Reduce funds for loan repayment awards for rural advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, physician assistants, and physicians.

State General Funds

($500,000)

($250,000)

$0

$0

100.2 Reduce funds for malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in underserved counties that currently have one or less physicians. (H and S:Reduce funds for malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in underserved counties that currently have one or less physicians to reflect unutilized funds)

State General Funds

($130,000)

($106,207)

($106,207)

($106,207)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1977

100.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

100.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,730,000

$2,003,793

$2,253,793

$2,253,793

State General Funds

$1,730,000

$2,003,793

$2,253,793

$2,253,793

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,730,000

$2,003,793

$2,253,793

$2,253,793

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

101.1 Reduce funds for medical student capitation payments to Emory University School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).

State General Funds

($170,700)

$0

$0

$0

101.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

101.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

1978

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,968,233 $3,968,233 $3,968,233

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

102.1 Eliminate funds for one medical director position (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

102.2 Eliminate funds for one contracted assistant medical director position.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

102.3 Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

102.4 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained through the implementation of System Automation licensure software.

State General Funds

($70,314)

($70,314)

($70,314)

($70,314)

102.100 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1979

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

State General Funds

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

$2,407,532

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,707,532

$2,707,532

$2,707,532

$2,707,532

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

103.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($16,230)

($16,230)

($16,230)

($16,230)

103.2 Eliminate funds for a data management system (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($184,940)

($184,940)

($184,940)

($184,940)

103.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($52,306)

($52,306)

($52,306)

($52,306)

103.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($29,015)

($29,015)

($29,015)

($29,015)

103.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

1980

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,341,232 $2,341,232 $2,341,232

$2,341,232 $2,341,232 $2,341,232

$2,341,232 $2,341,232 $2,341,232

$2,341,232 $2,341,232 $2,341,232

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$186,044,912 $186,044,912 $186,044,912

$186,044,912 $186,044,912 $186,044,912

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$186,522,108 $186,522,108 $186,522,108

$186,044,912 $186,044,912
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $186,522,108

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$178,576,761 $178,576,761

$178,576,761 $178,576,761

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$179,053,957 $179,053,957

$178,576,761 $178,576,761
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $179,053,957

$178,576,761 $178,576,761
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $179,053,957

Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1981

104.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,790

$1,790

$1,790

$1,790

104.2 Reduce funds by freezing four vacant positions. State General Funds

($254,565)

($254,565)

($254,565)

($254,565)

104.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users.

State General Funds

($38,542)

($38,542)

($38,542)

($38,542)

104.100 -Departmental Administration (DCS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,692,444

$9,692,444

State General Funds

$9,692,444

$9,692,444

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,692,444

$9,692,444

Appropriation (HB 792)

$9,692,444 $9,692,444 $9,692,444

$9,692,444 $9,692,444 $9,692,444

Field Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

105.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$32,879

$32,879

$32,879

$32,879

105.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($4,335,735) ($4,335,735) ($4,335,735) ($4,335,735)

1982

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

105.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users.

State General Funds

($534,171)

($534,171)

($534,171)

($534,171)

105.4 Reduce funds for real estate by implementing a virtual office model.

State General Funds

($428,193)

($428,193)

($428,193)

($428,193)

105.5 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($45,971)

($45,971)

($45,971)

($45,971)

105.6 Transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

105.100 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$162,152,019 $162,152,019 $162,152,019 $162,152,019

State General Funds

$162,152,019 $162,152,019 $162,152,019 $162,152,019

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$162,162,019 $162,162,019 $162,162,019 $162,162,019

Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1983

106.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$810

$810

$810

$810

106.2 Reduce funds by freezing seven vacant positions. State General Funds

($532,307)

($532,307)

($532,307)

($532,307)

106.3 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($21,992)

($21,992)

($21,992)

($21,992)

106.4 Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect eliminating 31 positions in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($403,123)

($403,123)

($403,123)

($403,123)

106.5 Reduce funds and transfer responsibility of the Max-Out Reentry Initiative to the Department of Corrections and transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads.

State General Funds

($821,608)

($821,608)

($821,608)

($821,608)

106.100 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

State General Funds

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

$5,374,484

Misdemeanor Probation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

1984

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

107.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$183

$183

$183

$183

107.2 Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. State General Funds

($63,080)

($63,080)

($63,080)

($63,080)

107.3 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($2,646)

($2,646)

($2,646)

($2,646)

107.100 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

State General Funds

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

$831,758

Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$547,936 $547,936 $305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

$547,936 $547,936 $305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

$547,936 $547,936 $305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

$547,936 $547,936 $305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1985

108.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$37

$37

$37

$37

108.2 Reduce funds by reducing travel and by re-negotiating contracts.

State General Funds

($21,917)

($21,917)

($21,917)

($21,917)

108.100 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$526,056

$526,056

$526,056

$526,056

State General Funds

$526,056

$526,056

$526,056

$526,056

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$993,252

$993,252

$993,252

$993,252

Section 19: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603

$1,224,215,727 $1,224,215,727 $1,224,215,727

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,224,215,727

1986

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,163,193,689 $1,151,322,565

$1,163,193,689 $1,151,322,565

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$1,176,928,847 $1,165,057,723

$1,152,934,738 $1,152,934,738
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,166,669,896

$1,152,712,324 $1,152,712,324
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,166,447,482

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

109.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

State General Funds

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Departmental Administration (DOC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1987

110.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$38,992

$38,992

$38,992

$38,992

110.2 Reduce funds by eliminating contract information technology positions.

State General Funds

($291,667)

($291,667)

($291,667)

($291,667)

110.3 Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. State General Funds

($1,121,291) ($1,121,291) ($1,121,291) ($1,121,291)

110.4 Reduce funds for personnel and maintain current levels of clerical support for Victim Services.

State General Funds

($73,186)

($73,186)

($73,186)

($73,186)

110.5 Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($186,789)

($186,789)

($186,789)

($186,789)

110.6 Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities.

State General Funds

($35,333)

($35,333)

($35,333)

($35,333)

110.7 Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. State General Funds

($183,330)

($183,330)

($183,330)

($183,330)

110.8 Reduce funds by decreasing travel and vehicle costs by ten percent.

State General Funds

($97,794)

($97,794)

($97,794)

($97,794)

110.100 -Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223

State General Funds

$35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223 $35,677,223

1988

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$53,983

$53,983

$53,983

$53,983

111.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from streamlining business processes.

State General Funds

($28,250)

($28,250)

($28,250)

($28,250)

111.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$48,474,185 $48,474,185 $48,474,185 $48,474,185

State General Funds

$48,474,185 $48,474,185 $48,474,185 $48,474,185

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,927,685 $50,927,685 $50,927,685 $50,927,685

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1989

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,009

$2,009

$2,009

$2,009

112.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598

State General Funds

$27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598 $27,627,598

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,614

$12,614

$12,614

$12,614

1990

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

113.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant health administration positions.

State General Funds

($353,329)

($353,329)

($353,329)

($353,329)

113.3 Reduce funds to reflect conversion of existing mental and dental health positions onto the mental-dental health services contract.

State General Funds

($4,556,510) ($4,556,510) ($4,556,510) ($4,556,510)

113.4 Reduce funds to reflect the redirection of security positions to vacancies at state prison facilities.

State General Funds

($690,390)

($690,390)

($690,390)

($690,390)

113.5 Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation of electronic health records.

State General Funds

($1,980,058) ($3,960,115) ($3,960,115) ($3,960,115)

113.6 Reduce funds to reflect FY2018 funding for electronic health records project. (CC:Reduce funds to reflect FY2018 funding for electronic health records project and recognize $8,000,000 for health services)

State General Funds

($8,778,894) ($8,278,894) ($8,278,894)

113.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$242,864,673 $232,105,722 $232,605,722 $232,605,722

State General Funds

$242,864,673 $232,105,722 $232,605,722 $232,605,722

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$243,325,228 $232,566,277 $233,066,277 $233,066,277

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1991

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,621

$5,621

$5,621

$5,621

114.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenses for GED testing and vocational certification in County Correctional Institutions.

State General Funds

($1,325,000) ($1,325,000) ($1,325,000) ($1,325,000)

114.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,144,188 $44,144,188 $44,144,188 $44,144,188

State General Funds

$44,144,188 $44,144,188 $44,144,188 $44,144,188

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,174,188 $44,174,188 $44,174,188 $44,174,188

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

1992

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

115.1 Increase funds for private prisons effective April 1, 2020. State General Funds

$625,000

$625,000

$625,000

$625,000

115.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108

State General Funds

$140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108 $140,409,108

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$789,415

$789,415

$789,415

$789,415

116.2 Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations.

State General Funds

($6,549,802) ($6,549,802) ($6,549,802) ($6,549,802)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1993

116.3 Reduce funds for inmate transportation to reflect implementation of the virtual court system in facilities statewide.

State General Funds

($1,200,000) ($1,200,000) ($1,200,000) ($1,200,000)

116.4 Reduce funds by transferring auditing staff to vacant positions inside facilities and eliminating vacant human resources positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($1,319,388) ($1,319,388) ($1,319,388) ($1,319,388)

116.5 Reduce funds by decreasing part-time staff positions. State General Funds

($2,652,394) ($2,652,394) ($2,652,394) ($2,652,394)

116.6 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating administrative and trades services at regional offices.

State General Funds

($4,795,070) ($4,795,070) ($4,795,070) ($4,795,070)

116.7 Reduce funds by freezing vacant non-security positions. State General Funds

($8,984,763) ($8,984,763) ($8,984,763) ($8,984,763)

116.8 Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of certain teaching positions onto the instructor job series.

State General Funds

($515,053)

($515,053)

($515,053)

($515,053)

116.9 Reduce funds by redirecting education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($383,277)

($383,277)

($383,277)

($383,277)

116.10 Reduce funds for the charter high school program to align funding with actual expenditures.

State General Funds

($430,784)

($430,784)

($430,784)

($430,784)

116.11 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($2,030,354) ($2,030,354) ($2,030,354) ($2,030,354)

116.12 Reduce funds for travel and per diem costs. State General Funds

($2,111,326) ($2,111,326) ($2,111,326) ($2,111,326)

116.13 Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment at state facilities.

State General Funds

($2,129,102) ($2,129,102) ($2,129,102) ($2,129,102)

116.14 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the contract rate for work details.

State General Funds

($1,106,000) ($1,106,000) ($1,106,000) ($1,106,000)

1994

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

116.15 Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. State General Funds

($319,290)

($319,290)

($319,290)

($319,290)

116.16 Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. State General Funds

($45,809)

($45,809)

($45,809)

($45,809)

116.17 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing. (H:Replace state funds with other funds to reflect a two cent increase October 1, 2019 and an additional three cent increase April 1, 2020 in the inmate commissary pricing)(S:Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing)(CC:Replace state funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing)

State General Funds

($1,482,897) ($2,595,070) ($1,482,897) ($1,705,311)

116.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$592,992,275 $591,880,102 $592,992,275 $592,769,861

State General Funds

$592,992,275 $591,880,102 $592,992,275 $592,769,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$603,783,378 $602,671,205 $603,783,378 $603,560,964

Transition Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1995

117.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$40,250

$40,250

$40,250

$40,250

117.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. State General Funds

($39,353)

($39,353)

($39,353)

($39,353)

117.3 Reduce funds to reflect actual costs for GED testing in transition centers.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

117.4 Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Albany Transition Center effective December 31, 2019)

State General Funds

($1,562,175) ($1,562,175) ($1,562,175) ($1,562,175)

117.100 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439

State General Funds

$30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439 $30,999,439

Section 20: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$12,761,117 $12,761,117 $12,761,117

$12,761,117 $12,761,117 $12,761,117

$66,345,631 $66,345,631 $66,345,631

$66,345,631 $66,345,631 $66,345,631

$5,758,646

$5,758,646

$5,758,646

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$12,761,117 $12,761,117 $66,345,631 $66,345,631
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997

1996

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,580,997 $84,865,394

$1,580,997 $84,865,394

$1,580,997 $84,865,394

$1,580,997 $84,865,394

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,256,358 $12,256,358

$12,256,358 $12,256,358

$64,923,406 $64,923,406

$64,923,406 $64,923,406

$5,758,646

$5,758,646

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$82,938,410 $82,938,410

$12,256,358 $12,256,358 $64,923,406 $64,923,406
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997 $1,580,997 $82,938,410

$12,256,358 $12,256,358 $64,923,406 $64,923,406
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997 $1,580,997 $82,938,410

Departmental Administration (DOD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$823

$823

$823

$823

118.100 -Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1997

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,200,565 $1,200,565
$728,607 $728,607 $1,929,172

$1,200,565 $1,200,565
$728,607 $728,607 $1,929,172

$1,200,565 $1,200,565
$728,607 $728,607 $1,929,172

$1,200,565 $1,200,565
$728,607 $728,607 $1,929,172

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,007

$2,007

$2,007

$2,007

119.2 Reduce funds for an Army National Guard environmental position that is now 100 percent federally funded.

State General Funds

($36,370)

($36,370)

($36,370)

($36,370)

1998

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

119.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

State General Funds

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

$5,382,199

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,465,237

$5,465,237

$5,465,237

$5,465,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

Royalties and Rents

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Sales and Services

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,575,238 $55,575,238 $55,575,238 $55,575,238

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

1999

120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,856

$2,856

$2,856

$2,856

120.2 Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Ft. Gordon Youth Challenge Academy to reflect reduced capacity due to construction.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($218,359) ($655,077) ($873,436)

($218,359) ($655,077) ($873,436)

($218,359) ($655,077) ($873,436)

($218,359) ($655,077) ($873,436)

120.3 Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy to reflect projected enrollment.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($255,716) ($767,148) ($1,022,864)

($255,716) ($767,148) ($1,022,864)

($255,716) ($767,148) ($1,022,864)

($255,716) ($767,148) ($1,022,864)

120.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

State General Funds

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

$5,673,594

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,466,997 $19,466,997 $19,466,997 $19,466,997

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,466,997 $19,466,997 $19,466,997 $19,466,997

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$293,409

$293,409

$293,409

$293,409

Intergovernmental Transfers

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

Sales and Services

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,434,000 $25,434,000 $25,434,000 $25,434,000

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$70,428,113 $70,428,113 $70,428,113 $70,428,113 $70,428,113 $70,428,113

$70,428,113 $70,428,113

2000

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $73,272,234

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $73,272,234

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $73,272,234

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $73,272,234

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$68,378,786 $68,588,786

$68,378,786 $68,588,786

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$71,222,907 $71,432,907

$68,588,786 $68,588,786
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,432,907

$68,588,786 $68,588,786
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,432,907

Departmental Administration (DDS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,349

$5,349

$5,349

$5,349

121.2 Reduce funds by leveraging technology to reduce travel expenses.

State General Funds

($11,525)

($11,525)

($11,525)

($11,525)

121.3 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($126,814)

($126,814)

($126,814)

($126,814)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2001

121.4 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications. State General Funds
121.5 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace 15 vehicles. State General Funds

($27,101)

($27,101) $345,000

($27,101) $345,000

($27,101) $345,000

121.100 -Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,787,504 $10,132,504 $10,132,504 $10,132,504

State General Funds

$9,787,504 $10,132,504 $10,132,504 $10,132,504

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,288,361 $10,633,361 $10,633,361 $10,633,361

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$33,287

$33,287

$33,287

$33,287

2002

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

122.2 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications by leveraging technology.

State General Funds

($654,348)

($654,348)

($654,348)

($654,348)

122.3 Reduce funds and support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources. (H and S:Provide funds for one-time funding for security equipment at high volume service centers and utilize alternative fund sources for other security needs)

State General Funds

($527,000)

($317,000)

($317,000)

($317,000)

122.4 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($1,374,971) ($1,374,971) ($1,374,971) ($1,374,971)

122.5 Increase funds for computer charges and telecommunications for the DRIVES project.

State General Funds

$469,974

$469,974

$469,974

$469,974

122.6 Reduce funds for operations by recognizing savings from process changes.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

122.7 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace 15 vehicles. (H and S:NO; Reflect one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles in Departmental Administration)

State General Funds

$345,000

$0

$0

$0

122.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$57,761,900 $57,626,900 $57,626,900 $57,626,900

State General Funds

$57,761,900 $57,626,900 $57,626,900 $57,626,900

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,589,735 $59,454,735 $59,454,735 $59,454,735

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2003

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$689

$689

$689

$689

123.2 Reduce funds for operations by leveraging technology. State General Funds

($33,450)

($33,450)

($33,450)

($33,450)

123.3 Reduce funds for personnel by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($96,216)

($96,216)

($96,216)

($96,216)

123.4 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications. State General Funds

($2,201)

($2,201)

($2,201)

($2,201)

123.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$829,382

$829,382

$829,382

$829,382

State General Funds

$829,382

$829,382

$829,382

$829,382

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

2004

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$515,429 $1,344,811

$515,429 $1,344,811

$515,429 $1,344,811

$515,429 $1,344,811

Section Total - Continuation

$440,545,169 $440,545,169 $440,545,169

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $61,841,364

$378,703,805 $378,703,805 $378,703,805

$391,102,499 $391,102,499 $391,102,499

$155,463,964 $155,463,964 $155,463,964

$97,618,088 $97,618,088 $97,618,088

$138,020,447 $138,020,447 $138,020,447

$102,000

$102,000

$102,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$833,749,668 $833,749,668 $833,749,668

$440,545,169 $61,841,364 $378,703,805 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000 $5,000 $5,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $833,749,668

Section Total - Final

$438,771,234 $438,771,234

$61,098,188 $61,098,188

$377,673,046 $377,673,046

$391,102,499 $391,102,499

$155,463,964 $155,463,964

$97,618,088 $97,618,088

$138,020,447 $138,020,447

$102,000

$102,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$438,896,234 $61,223,188 $377,673,046 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000

$439,156,234 $61,223,188 $377,933,046 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2005

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $831,975,733

$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $831,975,733

$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $832,100,733

$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $832,360,733

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $268,787,348

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $268,787,348

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $268,787,348

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $268,787,348

124.1 Reduce funds to eliminate one vacant position. State General Funds

($72,839)

($72,839)

($72,839)

($72,839)

124.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($104,537) and replace a portion of the state funds with existing federal funds for one position ($65,800).

State General Funds

($170,337)

($170,337)

($170,337)

($170,337)

124.3 Reduce funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to reflect available federal match. (S and CC:Provide funds for one fiscal quarter for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program)

State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($375,000)

($375,000)

2006

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

124.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,098,188 $61,098,188 $61,223,188 $61,223,188

State General Funds

$61,098,188 $61,098,188 $61,223,188 $61,223,188

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$206,920,984 $206,920,984 $206,920,984 $206,920,984

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,288,964

$7,288,964

$7,288,964

$7,288,964

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$97,618,088 $97,618,088 $97,618,088 $97,618,088

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$102,013,932 $102,013,932 $102,013,932 $102,013,932

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$268,044,172 $268,044,172 $268,169,172 $268,169,172

Nutrition Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

125.100 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2007

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

126.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

Lottery Proceeds

$1,066

$1,066

$1,066

$1,066

126.2 Reduce funds for one-time computer refresh. Lottery Proceeds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

126.3 Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000), software support and maintenance ($444,058), and community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership ($260,000). (H and S:Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000), software support and maintenance ($444,058), and to reflect enrollment ($260,000))(CC:Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services, software support and maintenance, and to meet projected expenditures)

Lottery Proceeds

($854,058)

($854,058)

($854,058)

($854,058)

126.4 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate one vacant position. Lottery Proceeds

($77,767)

($77,767)

($77,767)

($77,767)

126.5 Utilize existing funds for community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership. (H:YES)(S:YES)(CC:Provide funds for community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership)

State General Funds Lottery Proceeds Total Public Funds:

$0

$0

$0

$260,000

$0

$0

$260,000

2008

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

126.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$377,673,046 $377,673,046 $377,673,046 $377,933,046

Lottery Proceeds

$377,673,046 $377,673,046 $377,673,046 $377,933,046

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$377,848,046 $377,848,046 $377,848,046 $378,108,046

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

127.1 Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student Achievement utilizing existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student Achievement utilizing $2,300,000 in existing federal funds)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2009

127.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$34,658,904 $34,658,904 $34,658,904

$34,658,904 $34,658,904 $34,658,904

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$35,318,304 $35,318,304 $35,318,304

$34,658,904 $34,658,904
$659,400 $659,400 $35,318,304

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$32,999,329 $32,962,122

$32,999,329 $32,962,122

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$33,658,729 $33,621,522

$32,962,122 $32,962,122
$659,400 $659,400 $33,621,522

$32,962,122 $32,962,122
$659,400 $659,400 $33,621,522

2010

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

128.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,250

$2,250

$2,250

$2,250

128.2 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($173,320)

($173,320)

($173,320)

($173,320)

128.3 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($73,575)

$0

$0

128.100 -Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,941,795

$4,868,220

$4,941,795

$4,941,795

State General Funds

$4,941,795

$4,868,220

$4,941,795

$4,941,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,941,795

$4,868,220

$4,941,795

$4,941,795

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2011

129.1 Reduce funds for marketing to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($46,000)

($46,000)

($46,000)

($46,000)

129.100 -Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

State General Funds

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

$1,095,429

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

130.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

130.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

State General Funds

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

$525,861

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Continuation Budget

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.

2012

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

131.1 Reduce funds for grants and benefits. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

131.100 -Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$936,356

$936,356

$936,356

$936,356

State General Funds

$936,356

$936,356

$936,356

$936,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,595,756

$1,595,756

$1,595,756

$1,595,756

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

132.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($215,000)

($215,000)

($215,000)

($215,000)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2013

132.2 Reduce funds for marketing. (H and S:Reduce funds for marketing and maintain funds for the geographic origin marketing campaign)

State General Funds

($215,000)

($125,000)

($125,000)

($125,000)

132.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($252,207)

($252,207)

132.100 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$10,308,202 $10,398,202 $10,145,995 $10,145,995

State General Funds

$10,308,202 $10,398,202 $10,145,995 $10,145,995

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,308,202 $10,398,202 $10,145,995 $10,145,995

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

133.1 Reduce funds for marketing. State General Funds

($122,500)

($122,500)

($122,500)

($122,500)

133.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

2014

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,737,944 $2,737,944 $2,737,944

$2,737,944 $2,737,944 $2,737,944

$2,737,944 $2,737,944 $2,737,944

$2,737,944 $2,737,944 $2,737,944

Rural Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

134.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

134.100 -Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

State General Funds

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

$521,947

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2015

135.1 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($40,010)

($40,010)

($40,010)

($40,010)

135.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

State General Funds

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

$960,245

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

136.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($344,045)

($344,045)

($344,045)

($344,045)

136.2 Reduce funds for marketing to recognize savings from the closure of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport visitor information center.

State General Funds

($125,000)

($125,000)

($125,000)

($125,000)

136.3 Reduce funds for marketing. (H and S:Reduce funds for marketing and maintain funds for tradeshow attendance and sponsorship opportunities)

State General Funds

($250,950)

($125,950)

($125,950)

($125,950)

136.4 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($178,632)

$0

$0

2016

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

136.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,971,550 $10,917,918 $11,096,550 $11,096,550

State General Funds

$10,971,550 $10,917,918 $11,096,550 $11,096,550

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,971,550 $10,917,918 $11,096,550 $11,096,550

Section 24: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

$10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

$2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487

$2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$25,918,047 $25,918,047 $25,918,047 $25,918,047

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306

$13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306

$12,769,228,158 $12,769,228,158 $12,769,228,158 $12,769,228,158

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,783,308,588 $10,772,153,516 $10,768,795,896 $10,769,340,207

State General Funds

$10,527,597,941 $10,516,442,869 $10,513,085,249 $10,513,629,560

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2017

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,918,047 $25,737,047 $25,737,047 $25,737,047

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$13,335,306 $13,154,306 $13,154,306 $13,154,306

$13,335,306 $13,154,306 $13,154,306 $13,154,306

$12,907,709,122 $12,896,373,050 $12,893,015,430 $12,893,559,741

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

137.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$43

$43

$43

$43

137.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($13,048)

($13,048)

($13,048)

($13,048)

137.3 Increase funds for one-time funding to replace bunk beds at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA centers to ensure student safety while at camp.

State General Funds

$177,600

$177,600

$177,600

2018

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

137.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for road repairs and improvements at Georgia FFA-FCCLA centers.

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

137.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,506,878 $11,684,478 $11,709,478 $11,709,478

State General Funds

$11,506,878 $11,684,478 $11,709,478 $11,709,478

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$482,773

$482,773

$482,773

$482,773

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$482,773

$482,773

$482,773

$482,773

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

$3,060,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,050,238 $15,227,838 $15,252,838 $15,252,838

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2019

138.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,368

$1,368

$1,368

$1,368

138.2 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($227,040)

($227,040)

($227,040)

($227,040)

138.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($75,213)

($75,213)

($75,213)

($75,213)

138.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($1,169), registration fees ($17,212), and supplies and materials ($19,025).

State General Funds

($37,406)

($37,406)

($37,406)

($37,406)

138.5 Reduce funds for one-time system platform upgrade ($50,000) and computer purchases ($67,824).

State General Funds

($117,824)

($117,824)

($117,824)

($117,824)

138.6 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($96,973)

($96,973)

($96,973)

($96,973)

138.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

State General Funds

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

$7,364,867

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,207,077

$9,207,077

$9,207,077

$9,207,077

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$168,810

$168,810

$168,810

$168,810

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$168,810

$168,810

$168,810

$168,810

Sales and Services

$949,086

$949,086

$949,086

$949,086

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$949,086

$949,086

$949,086

$949,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,998,457 $16,998,457 $16,998,457 $16,998,457

2020

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

139.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$614

$614

$614

$614

139.2 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($237,440)

($237,440)

($237,440)

($237,440)

139.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($63,637)

($63,637)

($63,637)

($63,637)

139.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($8,547), registration fees ($2,435), and board operations ($25,000).

State General Funds

($35,982)

($35,982)

($35,982)

($35,982)

139.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

139.6 Reduce funds for an assessment task force. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

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2021

139.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

State General Funds

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

$4,182,671

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

Sales and Services

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,143,115 $29,143,115 $29,143,115 $29,143,115

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

140.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$75

$75

$75

$75

140.2 Reduce funds for facilities grants. State General Funds

($136,000)

($136,000)

($136,000)

($136,000)

140.3 Reduce funds for consultants. State General Funds

($4,200)

($4,200)

($4,200)

($4,200)

140.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($1,343)

($1,343)

($1,343)

($1,343)

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140.5 Reduce funds for charter school facilities grants based on projected need. State General Funds

($25,905)

($25,905)

140.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,035,259

$4,035,259

$4,009,354

$4,009,354

State General Funds

$4,035,259

$4,035,259

$4,009,354

$4,009,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,475,000 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $23,475,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,475,000 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $23,475,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,510,259 $27,510,259 $27,484,354 $27,484,354

Chief Turnaround Officer

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

141.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$344

$344

$344

$344

141.2 Reduce funds for five vacant positions. State General Funds

($507,577)

($507,577)

($507,577)

($507,577)

141.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($29,168)

($29,168)

($29,168)

($29,168)

141.4 Reduce funds for computer purchases ($11,870), temporary services ($20,384), and operations ($24,877).

State General Funds

($57,131)

($57,131)

($57,131)

($57,131)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2023

141.100 -Chief Turnaround Officer

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

State General Funds

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

$1,607,380

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

142.1 Reduce funds for local affiliates. State General Funds

($57,124)

($57,124)

($57,124)

($57,124)

142.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

State General Funds

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,548,508

$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,548,508

$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,548,508

$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $7,548,508

143.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$531

$531

$531

$531

143.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($85,539)

($85,539)

($85,539)

($85,539)

143.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($50,420)

($50,420)

($50,420)

($50,420)

143.4 Reduce funds for registration fees ($15,914), group meals ($3,200), and meeting spaces ($15,070).

State General Funds

($34,184)

($34,184)

($34,184)

($34,184)

143.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($52,356)

($52,356)

($52,356)

($52,356)

143.100 -Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

State General Funds

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

$4,521,819

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,326,540

$7,326,540

$7,326,540

$7,326,540

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2025

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

144.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

145.100 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

146.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

State General Funds

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

$3,022,260

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

Sales and Services

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,538,562 $10,538,562 $10,538,562 $10,538,562

Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) equipment,

and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

147.1 Reduce funds for the Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology program.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

147.100 -Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) equipment,

and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

State General Funds

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

148.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,818

$1,818

$1,818

$1,818

148.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($118,420)

($118,420)

($118,420)

($118,420)

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148.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($69,598)

($69,598)

($69,598)

($69,598)

148.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($9,249), registration fees ($6,638), and group meals and meeting spaces ($66,599).

State General Funds

($82,486)

($82,486)

($82,486)

($82,486)

148.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($141,193)

($141,193)

($141,193)

($141,193)

148.6 Reduce funds for contracted information technology personnel.

State General Funds

($774,107)

($774,107)

($774,107)

($774,107)

148.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,750,949 $20,750,949 $20,750,949 $20,750,949

State General Funds

$20,750,949 $20,750,949 $20,750,949 $20,750,949

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,160,216 $21,160,216 $21,160,216 $21,160,216

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

149.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$25

$25

$25

$25

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149.2 Reduce funds to reflect one vacant position. State General Funds

($51,667)

($51,667)

($51,667)

149.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,480,783 $14,429,116 $14,429,116 $14,429,116

State General Funds

$14,480,783 $14,429,116 $14,429,116 $14,429,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,480,783 $14,429,116 $14,429,116 $14,429,116

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

150.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$43

$43

$43

$43

150.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($5,711)

$0

$0

$0

150.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,528,664 $24,528,664 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,182,195

$24,534,375 $24,534,375 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,906

$24,534,375 $24,534,375 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,906

$24,534,375 $24,534,375 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,906

Preschool Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

151.100 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

State General Funds

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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152.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

State General Funds

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

153.1 Reduce funds for Equalization grants to reflect corrected data.

State General Funds

($337,523)

($337,523)

($337,523)

($337,523)

153.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877

State General Funds

$693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877 $693,623,877

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762)

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154.1 Adjust funds for a midterm adjustment to the Local Five Mill Share to reflect corrected data for new state commission charter schools.

State General Funds

($3,239,435) ($3,095,124)

154.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,990,888,197) ($1,990,743,886)

State General Funds

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,990,888,197) ($1,990,743,886)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,990,888,197) ($1,990,743,886)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390

155.1 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for a 0.3% increase in enrollment.

State General Funds

$113,742,778 $104,231,089 $104,231,089 $104,231,089

155.2 Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

State General Funds

$18,382,887

$25,387,375

$25,387,375

$25,387,375

155.3 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience.

State General Funds

$9,384,675

$6,262,789

$6,262,789

$6,262,789

155.4 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship.

State General Funds

$9,742,283

$2,441,006

$2,441,006

$2,441,006

155.5 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant.

State General Funds

$273,209

$273,209

$273,209

$273,209

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155.6 Reduce funds for training and experience and health insurance for Atlanta Public Schools ($3,169,646) and health insurance for Glynn County ($2,869,368) to reflect corrected data.

State General Funds

($6,039,014) ($6,039,014) ($6,039,014) ($6,039,014)

155.7 Increase funds to meet the projected need for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System for non-certificated personnel.

State General Funds

$198,707

$198,707

$198,707

$198,707

155.8 Replace funds.
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Public Funds:

($255,710,647) ($255,710,647) ($255,710,647) ($255,710,647)

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

$0

$0

$0

$0

155.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,635,764,915 $11,622,834,551 $11,622,834,551 $11,622,834,551

State General Funds

$11,380,054,268 $11,367,123,904 $11,367,123,904 $11,367,123,904

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647 $255,710,647

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,635,764,915 $11,622,834,551 $11,622,834,551 $11,622,834,551

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

156.1 Reduce funds for grants to RESAs. State General Funds

($282,720)

($132,720)

$0

$0

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156.2 Reduce funds for consulting services. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

156.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,985,290 $14,135,290 $14,268,010 $14,268,010

State General Funds

$13,985,290 $14,135,290 $14,268,010 $14,268,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,985,290 $14,135,290 $14,268,010 $14,268,010

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

157.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,167

$1,167

$1,167

$1,167

157.2 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($303,459)

($303,459)

($303,459)

($303,459)

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157.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($150,021)

($150,021)

($150,021)

($150,021)

157.4 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($4,004), registration fees ($39,584), and meeting spaces ($79,218).

State General Funds

($122,806)

($122,806)

($122,806)

($122,806)

157.5 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($26,409)

($26,409)

($26,409)

($26,409)

157.6 Reduce funds for contracts for teacher and district training. State General Funds

($139,500)

($139,500)

($139,500)

($139,500)

157.7 Reduce funds for consulting services. State General Funds

($48,255)

($48,255)

($48,255)

($48,255)

157.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

State General Funds

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

$9,264,547

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,166,848 $16,166,848 $16,166,848 $16,166,848

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

158.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect personnel restructuring. Sales and Services Not Itemized

($181,000)

($181,000)

($181,000)

158.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309

$3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309

$3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309 $3,975,309

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

$155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

$155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

$155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

159.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$6,830

$6,830

$6,830

$6,830

159.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($742,952) and operations ($750,696). (H and S:NO; Redirect $742,952 in personnel savings for minor repairs and rehabilitation)

State General Funds

($1,493,648)

$0

$0

$0

159.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,159,572 $30,653,220 $30,653,220 $30,653,220

State General Funds

$29,159,572 $30,653,220 $30,653,220 $30,653,220

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$540,631

$540,631

$540,631

$540,631

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$70,303

$70,303

$70,303

$70,303

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$70,303

$70,303

$70,303

$70,303

Intergovernmental Transfers

$155,513

$155,513

$155,513

$155,513

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$155,513

$155,513

$155,513

$155,513

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$314,815

$314,815

$314,815

$314,815

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$314,815

$314,815

$314,815

$314,815

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,846,759 $32,340,407 $32,340,407 $32,340,407

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

160.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$264

$264

$264

$264

160.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($48,399)

($48,399)

($48,399)

($48,399)

160.3 Reflect the delay of a high school cyber security pilot program that will begin on July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

160.100 -Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,783,877 $19,783,877 $19,533,877 $19,533,877

State General Funds

$19,783,877 $19,783,877 $19,533,877 $19,533,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$690,000

$690,000

$690,000

$690,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$464,250

$464,250

$464,250

$464,250

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$464,250

$464,250

$464,250

$464,250

Sales and Services

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,750 $71,129,337

$225,750 $71,129,337

$225,750 $70,879,337

$225,750 $70,879,337

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,762,927 $26,762,927 $26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

$26,762,927 $26,762,927 $26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

$26,762,927 $26,762,927 $26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

$26,762,927 $26,762,927 $26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

161.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$500

$500

$500

$500

161.2 Reduce funds for training and outreach on formative instructive practice.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

161.3 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($355,616)

($355,616)

($355,616)

($355,616)

161.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($6,629)

($6,629)

($6,629)

($6,629)

161.5 Increase funds for AP exams to meet the projected need. State General Funds

$400,000

161.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,101,182 $26,101,182 $26,101,182 $26,501,182

State General Funds

$26,101,182 $26,101,182 $26,101,182 $26,501,182

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,169,439

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,169,439

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,169,439

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,569,439

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

162.1 Reduce funds for grants to local school systems. State General Funds

($62,078)

($62,078)

($62,078)

($62,078)

162.100 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

State General Funds

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,901.72. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$35,117,990 $35,117,990 $35,117,990

$35,117,990 $35,117,990 $35,117,990

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084

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State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$63,680,865 $63,680,865

$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

163.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

164.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

State General Funds

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

$2,611,590

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

165.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

State General Funds

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

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System Administration (ERS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

166.100 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

State Funds Transfers

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

Retirement Payments

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,295,484 $23,295,484 $23,295,484 $23,295,484

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 24.78% for New Plan employees and 20.03% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.76% 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 $825.03 per member for State Fiscal Year 2020.

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$38,862,250 $38,862,250 $38,862,250

$38,862,250 $38,862,250 $38,862,250

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$38,862,250 $38,862,250
$6,986,349 $6,986,349

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $55,325,786

$8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $55,325,786

Section Total - Final

$37,344,422 $37,535,624

$37,344,422 $37,535,624

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$53,807,958 $53,999,160

$8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $55,325,786
$37,535,624 $37,535,624
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $53,999,160

$8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $55,325,786
$37,535,624 $37,535,624
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $53,999,160

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Commission Administration (SFC)

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

167.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,725

$3,725

$3,725

$3,725

167.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds

($42,300)

($58,559)

($58,559)

($58,559)

167.3 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for operations and maintain funding for deferred building repair)

State General Funds

($89,459)

($67,095)

($67,095)

($67,095)

167.4 Eliminate funds for motor vehicles to reflect projected need. State General Funds

($31,665)

($31,665)

($31,665)

($31,665)

167.100 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,925,908

$3,932,013

$3,932,013

$3,932,013

State General Funds

$3,925,908

$3,932,013

$3,932,013

$3,932,013

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

$123,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

$507,780

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,780 $507,780 $4,557,488

$507,780 $507,780 $4,563,593

$507,780 $507,780 $4,563,593

$507,780 $507,780 $4,563,593

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

168.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

168.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds

($99,609)

($100,514)

($100,514)

($100,514)

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2047

168.3 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for travel expenses and maintain funding for deferred maintenance)

State General Funds

($59,346)

($44,510)

($44,510)

($44,510)

168.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,818,097

$3,832,028

$3,832,028

$3,832,028

State General Funds

$3,818,097

$3,832,028

$3,832,028

$3,832,028

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$798,145

$798,145

$798,145

$798,145

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

$611,145

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

State Funds Transfers

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

Agency to Agency Contracts

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,639,980

$8,653,911

$8,653,911

$8,653,911

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

2048

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

169.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$29,753

$29,753

$29,753

$29,753

169.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds

($300,270)

($290,034)

($290,034)

($290,034)

169.3 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for travel expenses and maintain funding for deferred maintenance and equipment repairs)

State General Funds

($303,721)

($227,791)

($227,791)

($227,791)

169.4 Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

169.5 Reduce funds for equipment purchases. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding for emergency fire suppression equipment)

State General Funds

($85,000)

$0

$0

$0

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169.6 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($343,120)

($343,120)

($343,120)

($343,120)

169.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,600,417 $29,771,583 $29,771,583 $29,771,583

State General Funds

$29,600,417 $29,771,583 $29,771,583 $29,771,583

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

$3,046,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

$6,541,312

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

$2,385,500

Royalties and Rents

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Sales and Services

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

$4,055,812

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

State Funds Transfers

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

$215,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,403,410 $39,574,576 $39,574,576 $39,574,576

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

2050

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

170.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

Section 27: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,389,774 $60,389,774 $60,389,774

$60,389,774 $60,389,774 $60,389,774

$30,115,112 $30,115,112 $30,115,112

$30,115,112 $30,115,112 $30,115,112

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

$60,389,774 $60,389,774 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $91,312,742

$500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $91,312,742

$500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $91,312,742

$500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $91,312,742

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Appropriation from the State Revenue Shortfall Reserve
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$66,026,716 $63,526,716 $66,026,716 $63,526,716

$30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $96,949,684

$30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $94,449,684

$66,026,716 $66,026,716
$30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $96,949,684

$166,026,716 $66,026,716 $100,000,000 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $196,949,684

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

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171.1 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Increase funds to meet projected expenditures and reflect $2,500,000 in the Department of Law for anticipated litigation)(S and CC:Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures)

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$7,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

171.2 Utilize $100,000,000 from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve and match federal funds for coronavirus preparedness and response efforts.

Appropriation from the State Revenue Shortfall Reserve

$100,000,000

171.100 -Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,062,041 $18,562,041 $21,062,041 $121,062,041

State General Funds

$21,062,041 $18,562,041 $21,062,041 $21,062,041

Appropriation from the State Revenue Shortfall Reserve

$100,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,062,041 $18,562,041 $21,062,041 $121,062,041

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

172.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$614

$614

$614

$614

172.2 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. State General Funds

($273,165)

($273,165)

($273,165)

($273,165)

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172.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

State General Funds

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

$6,556,574

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

173.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$643

$643

$643

$643

173.2 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. State General Funds

($491,647)

($491,647)

($491,647)

($491,647)

173.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165

State General Funds

$11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165 $11,800,165

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

174.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$64

$64

$64

$64

174.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant intake coordinator position effective October 1, 2019.

State General Funds

($36,423)

($36,423)

($36,423)

($36,423)

174.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

State General Funds

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

$844,718

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

175.1 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in revenues for the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority.

State General Funds

($126,840)

($126,840)

($126,840)

($126,840)

175.2 Eliminate funds for three school safety coordinators associated with vetoed SB15 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($274,920)

($274,920)

($274,920)

($274,920)

175.100 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

State General Funds

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

$3,044,169

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

State Funds Transfers

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

Agency to Agency Contracts

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,555,207 $33,555,207 $33,555,207 $33,555,207

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Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

176.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$642

$642

$642

$642

176.2 Reduce funds for two vacant positions ($90,360) and reduce hours for a part-time position ($9,554).

State General Funds

($99,914)

($99,914)

($99,914)

($99,914)

176.3 Reduce funds for travel ($49,318), employee behavioral training ($21,720), and subscriptions ($12,090).

State General Funds

($83,128)

($83,128)

($83,128)

($83,128)

176.4 Reduce funds for equipment. State General Funds

($7,238)

($7,238)

($7,238)

($7,238)

176.5 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($37,285)

($37,285)

($37,285)

($37,285)

176.6 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds

($4,000)

($4,000)

($4,000)

($4,000)

176.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($18,980)

($18,980)

($18,980)

($18,980)

176.8 Reduce funds for consultant travel ($24,091) and temporary labor ($14,024).

State General Funds

($38,115)

($38,115)

($38,115)

($38,115)

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2057

176.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

State General Funds

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

$7,095,597

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,507,527

$7,507,527

$7,507,527

$7,507,527

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

177.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$716

$716

$716

$716

177.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($379,847), computer charges ($2,863), and travel and supplies ($6,867) for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($389,577)

($389,577)

($389,577)

($389,577)

177.3 Reduce funds for professional learning grants. State General Funds

($375,000)

($375,000)

($375,000)

($375,000)

177.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($10,521)

($10,521)

($10,521)

($10,521)

177.5 Reduce funds and fund the early language and literacy pilot program in the Department of Early Care and Learning.

State General Funds

($2,300,000) ($2,300,000) ($2,300,000) ($2,300,000)

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177.100 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329

State General Funds

$13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329 $13,364,329

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

178.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$94

$94

$94

$94

178.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

State General Funds

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

$1,040,342

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2059

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

179.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$66

$66

$66

$66

179.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant administrative assistant position effective November 1, 2019.

State General Funds

($46,784)

($46,784)

($46,784)

($46,784)

179.3 Increase funds for personnel for five positions ($176,910) and operations ($70,730) to establish the Sexual Harassment Division.

State General Funds

$247,640

$247,640

$247,640

$247,640

179.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

State General Funds

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

$1,218,781

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

Section 28: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

Section Total - Continuation
$829,564,834 $829,564,834 $829,564,834 $829,564,834 $829,564,834 $829,564,834 $1,084,254,894 $1,084,254,894 $1,084,254,894 $501,046,266 $501,046,266 $501,046,266 $16,281,783 $16,281,783 $16,281,783 $96,802,095 $96,802,095 $96,802,095 $56,164,105 $56,164,105 $56,164,105

$829,564,834 $829,564,834 $1,084,254,894 $501,046,266 $16,281,783 $96,802,095 $56,164,105

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$91,937,920

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,230,119

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$12,100,916

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$308,691,690

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $306,889,452

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,802,238

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,770,946

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$27,270,946

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,270,946

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,838,119

State Funds Transfers

$1,958,513

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,958,513

Agency Funds Transfers

$879,606

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$879,606

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,945,428,793

$91,937,920 $1,230,119
$12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,945,428,793

$91,937,920 $1,230,119
$12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,945,428,793

$91,937,920 $1,230,119
$12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,945,428,793

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$804,161,312 $803,559,326

State General Funds

$804,161,312 $803,559,326

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,063,242,534 $1,063,039,522

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$493,280,235 $493,077,223

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$16,281,783 $16,281,783

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$95,434,319 $95,434,319

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$56,164,105 $56,164,105

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$80,059,367 $80,059,367

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$12,100,916 $12,100,916

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$308,691,690 $308,691,690

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $306,889,452 $306,889,452

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,802,238 $1,802,238

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,770,946 $28,770,946

$803,397,716 $803,397,716 $1,063,059,531 $493,077,223 $16,281,783 $95,454,328 $56,164,105 $80,059,367
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946

$803,797,716 $803,797,716 $1,063,059,531 $493,077,223 $16,281,783 $95,454,328 $56,164,105 $80,059,367
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946

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2061

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,899,012,911

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,898,207,913

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,898,066,312

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,898,466,312

Adoptions Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

180.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$657

$657

$657

$657

180.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($40,095)

($40,095)

($40,095)

($40,095)

180.100 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,961,358

State General Funds

$36,961,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,997,654

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,298,174

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,699,480

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $13,699,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$103,959,012

$36,961,358 $36,961,358 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,959,012

$36,961,358 $36,961,358 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,959,012

$36,961,358 $36,961,358 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,959,012

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

181.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$2,321,131 $2,321,131

$2,321,131 $2,321,131

$2,321,131 $2,321,131

$2,321,131 $2,321,131

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

$6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

$6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

$6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

182.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$177

$177

$177

$177

182.2 Recognize $1,301,992 in marriage and divorce fee collections for the Children's Trust Fund for child abuse and neglect prevention. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

182.100 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

State General Funds

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

$2,321,308

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,018,365

$6,018,365

$6,018,365

$6,018,365

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,945,695

$2,945,695

$2,945,695

$2,945,695

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $3,072,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,339,673

$8,339,673

$8,339,673

$8,339,673

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754 $78,105,754
$2,841,500 $2,841,500

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754 $78,105,754
$2,841,500 $2,841,500

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754 $78,105,754
$2,841,500 $2,841,500

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754 $78,105,754
$2,841,500 $2,841,500

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,841,500 $395,760 $395,760 $395,760
$111,182,364

$2,841,500 $395,760 $395,760 $395,760
$111,182,364

$2,841,500 $395,760 $395,760 $395,760
$111,182,364

$2,841,500 $395,760 $395,760 $395,760
$111,182,364

183.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,386

$3,386

$3,386

$3,386

183.2 Reduce funds for personnel for 67 vacant child support services agent positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect actual vacancies)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,200,009) ($2,329,431) ($3,529,440)

($1,304,591) ($2,532,443) ($3,837,034)

($1,304,591) ($2,532,443) ($3,837,034)

($1,304,591) ($2,532,443) ($3,837,034)

183.3 Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($19,930)

($19,930)

($19,930)

($19,930)

183.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,622,797 $28,518,215 $28,518,215 $28,518,215

State General Funds

$28,622,797 $28,518,215 $28,518,215 $28,518,215

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$75,776,323 $75,573,311 $75,573,311 $75,573,311

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$75,776,323 $75,573,311 $75,573,311 $75,573,311

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$107,636,380 $107,328,786 $107,328,786 $107,328,786

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Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$200,355,245

State General Funds

$200,355,245

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$203,660,910

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,916,928

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$41,452,355

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$502,830

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,871,034

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$129,917,763

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $128,115,525

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,802,238

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$141,133

State Funds Transfers

$141,133

Agency to Agency Contracts

$141,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$404,157,288

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

184.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$54,686

$54,686

$54,686

$54,686

184.2 Reduce funds for contracts for legal assistance to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

184.3 Replace funds with one-time federal funds to provide kinship care.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($249,000) $249,000
$0

($249,000) $249,000
$0

($249,000) $249,000
$0

($249,000) $249,000
$0

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184.4 Reduce funds for foster parent recruitment, marketing and outreach.

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($125,000)

($125,000)

184.5 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant supervisor-mentor positions.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

184.6 Reduce funds for personnel for 30 vacant positions.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($2,163,078) ($262,980)
($2,426,058)

($2,163,078) ($262,980)
($2,426,058)

($2,163,078) ($262,980)
($2,426,058)

($2,163,078) ($262,980)
($2,426,058)

184.7 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant foster care support services positions. (S and CC:Reduce funds for personnel for three vacant foster care support services positions)

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($226,780) ($40,019)
($266,799)

($226,780) ($40,019)
($266,799)

($113,390) ($20,010)
($133,400)

($113,390) ($20,010)
($133,400)

184.8 Reduce funds and transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program for child protective caseworker positions.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

184.9 Reduce funds and replace funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions. (H:Reduce funds and replace funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $500,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children)(S:Reduce funds and replace funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $100,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children)(CC:Reduce funds and replace funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $500,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children)

State General Funds

($970,000)

($470,000)

($870,000)

($470,000)

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184.10 Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($96,038) ($16,948) ($112,986)

($96,038) ($16,948) ($112,986)

($96,038) ($16,948) ($112,986)

($96,038) ($16,948) ($112,986)

184.11 Reduce funds for personnel for the Family First Project Management Team to reflect actual start dates.

State General Funds

($171,016)

($171,016)

($171,016)

184.12 Reduce funds for personnel for the quality assurance monitors to reflect actual start dates.

State General Funds

($274,268)

($274,268)

($274,268)

184.13 Reduce funds to reflect the delayed implementation of a pilot program for closed foster care cases to reflect a July 1, 2020 start date.

State General Funds

($940,000)

($940,000)

($940,000)

184.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$193,522,228 $192,636,944 $192,475,334 $192,875,334

State General Funds

$193,522,228 $192,636,944 $192,475,334 $192,875,334

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$205,895,938 $205,895,938 $205,915,947 $205,915,947

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,165,928 $29,165,928 $29,165,928 $29,165,928

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$41,038,383 $41,038,383 $41,058,392 $41,058,392

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$502,830

$502,830

$502,830

$502,830

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,871,034

$2,871,034

$2,871,034

$2,871,034

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$132,317,763 $132,317,763 $132,317,763 $132,317,763

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $130,515,525 $130,515,525 $130,515,525 $130,515,525

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $1,802,238 $1,802,238 $1,802,238 $1,802,238

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

State Funds Transfers

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

Agency to Agency Contracts

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

$141,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$399,559,299 $398,674,015 $398,532,414 $398,932,414

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Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

185.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

Departmental Administration (DHS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916 $1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916 $1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916 $1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916 $1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

$13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

$13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

$13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

186.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,973

$12,973

$12,973

$12,973

186.2 Reduce funds for information technology contracts to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($880,339)

($880,339)

($880,339)

($880,339)

186.3 Reduce funds for personnel to realize savings from vacant positions.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($1,258,539) ($212,512)
($1,471,051)

($1,258,539) ($212,512)
($1,471,051)

($1,258,539) ($212,512)
($1,471,051)

($1,258,539) ($212,512)
($1,471,051)

186.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Memory Net to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($164,800)

$0

$0

$0

186.5 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($160,000)

($160,000)

($160,000)

($160,000)

186.6 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($22,456)

($22,456)

($22,456)

($22,456)

186.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,400,000) ($2,400,000) ($2,400,000) ($2,400,000)

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186.100 -Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,683,696 $55,848,496 $55,848,496 $55,848,496

State General Funds

$55,683,696 $55,848,496 $55,848,496 $55,848,496

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,900,731 $50,900,731 $50,900,731 $50,900,731

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,568,266 $31,568,266 $31,568,266 $31,568,266

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$127,302

$127,302

$127,302

$127,302

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$6,567,863

$6,567,863

$6,567,863

$6,567,863

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$408,761

$408,761

$408,761

$408,761

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,276,916

$5,276,916

$5,276,916

$5,276,916

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $5,721,504 $5,721,504 $5,721,504 $5,721,504

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$13,545,587 $13,545,587 $13,545,587 $13,545,587

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$12,045,587 $12,045,587 $12,045,587 $12,045,587

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,045,587 $12,045,587 $12,045,587 $12,045,587

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

State Funds Transfers

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

Agency to Agency Contracts

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

$34,465

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$120,164,479 $120,329,279 $120,329,279 $120,329,279

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,279,539 $26,339,444

$2,279,539 $26,339,444

$2,279,539 $26,339,444

$2,279,539 $26,339,444

187.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,688

$4,688

$4,688

$4,688

187.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect actual start dates of caseworkers.

State General Funds

($956,253)

($956,253)

($956,253)

($956,253)

187.3 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($1,322)

($1,322)

($1,322)

($1,322)

187.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,517,631 $21,517,631 $21,517,631 $21,517,631

State General Funds

$21,517,631 $21,517,631 $21,517,631 $21,517,631

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,868,926

$3,868,926

$3,868,926

$3,868,926

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,589,387

$1,589,387

$1,589,387

$1,589,387

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,386,557 $25,386,557 $25,386,557 $25,386,557

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,269,203 $29,269,203 $30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

$29,269,203 $29,269,203 $30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

$29,269,203 $29,269,203 $30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

$29,269,203 $29,269,203 $30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

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188.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$91

$91

$91

$91

188.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

188.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,194,294 $29,194,294 $29,194,294 $29,194,294

State General Funds

$29,194,294 $29,194,294 $29,194,294 $29,194,294

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,929,341 $30,929,341 $30,929,341 $30,929,341

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,728,998 $24,728,998 $24,728,998 $24,728,998

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$6,200,343

$6,200,343

$6,200,343

$6,200,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,123,635 $60,123,635 $60,123,635 $60,123,635

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

189.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$139

$139

$139

$139

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189.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($195,000)

($195,000)

($195,000)

($195,000)

189.3 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($497)

($497)

($497)

($497)

189.4 Reduce funds to reflect the non-implementation of marketing for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).

State General Funds

($94,920)

($94,920)

($94,920)

189.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,449,696

$4,354,776

$4,354,776

$4,354,776

State General Funds

$4,449,696

$4,354,776

$4,354,776

$4,354,776

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,737,729

$6,737,729

$6,737,729

$6,737,729

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,987,729

$5,987,729

$5,987,729

$5,987,729

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,187,425 $11,092,505 $11,092,505 $11,092,505

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

190.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

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Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

191.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$55,956

$55,956

$55,956

$55,956

191.2 Reduce funds for information technology to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

191.3 Utilize $2,544,383 in existing state funds to transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Human Services (Total Funds: $10,139,760). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

191.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2075

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$116,290,977

State General Funds

$116,290,977

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$197,805,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,009,159

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$44,344

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,893,411

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$435,317

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$73,014,683

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$23,408,268

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $23,408,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$314,096,159

$116,290,977 $116,290,977 $197,805,182 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $73,014,683 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $314,096,159

$116,290,977 $116,290,977 $197,805,182 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $73,014,683 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $314,096,159

$116,290,977 $116,290,977 $197,805,182 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $73,014,683 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $314,096,159

Out-of-Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

192.1 Reduce funds to realize savings from a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

2076

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

192.100 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$282,555,385 $282,555,385 $282,555,385 $282,555,385

State General Funds

$282,555,385 $282,555,385 $282,555,385 $282,555,385

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,716,868 $100,716,868 $100,716,868 $100,716,868

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$215,338

$215,338

$215,338

$215,338

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$39,315,399 $39,315,399 $39,315,399 $39,315,399

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$61,186,131 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $61,186,131

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $61,186,131

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$383,272,253 $383,272,253 $383,272,253 $383,272,253

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

193.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

Residential Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2077

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

194.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$650

$650

$650

$650

194.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($5,741)

($5,741)

($5,741)

($5,741)

194.100 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

State General Funds

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

$1,875,787

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,495,050

$2,495,050

$2,495,050

$2,495,050

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

2078

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

195.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

195.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $21,973,371

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $21,973,371

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $21,973,371

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $21,973,371

196.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,873,371 $21,873,371 $21,873,371 $21,873,371

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,332,866 $17,332,866 $17,332,866 $17,332,866

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2079

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $17,332,866

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,973,371

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

Council On Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

197.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from a vacant position.

State General Funds

($12,451)

($12,451)

($12,451)

($12,451)

197.100 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

State General Funds

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

$242,509

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

2080

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

198.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in each county's allocation from $50,000 to $48,000. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding for county allocations at FY2008 level)

State General Funds

($318,000)

$0

$0

$0

198.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Family Connection Partnership technical assistance to counties.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($56,006) ($55,946) ($111,952)

($56,006) ($55,946) ($111,952)

($56,006) ($55,946) ($111,952)

($56,006) ($55,946) ($111,952)

198.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,976,142

$9,294,142

$9,294,142

$9,294,142

State General Funds

$8,976,142

$9,294,142

$9,294,142

$9,294,142

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

$1,264,938

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,241,080 $10,559,080 $10,559,080 $10,559,080

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

199.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$68

$68

$68

$68

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2081

199.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from a vacant position.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($11,738) ($43,368) ($55,106)

($11,738) ($43,368) ($55,106)

($11,738) ($43,368) ($55,106)

($11,738) ($43,368) ($55,106)

199.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$281,768

$281,768

$281,768

$281,768

State General Funds

$281,768

$281,768

$281,768

$281,768

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

$2,826,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,108,434

$3,108,434

$3,108,434

$3,108,434

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

200.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,232

$2,232

$2,232

$2,232

2082

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

200.2 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($11,620) ($42,934) ($54,554)

($11,620) ($42,934) ($54,554)

($11,620) ($42,934) ($54,554)

200.3 Reduce funds to realize savings from program reorganization and personnel restructuring initiatives.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($320,358) ($987,493) ($1,307,851)

($320,358) ($987,493) ($1,307,851)

($320,358) ($987,493) ($1,307,851)

200.4 Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($91,747) ($338,991) ($430,738)

($91,747) ($338,991) ($430,738)

($91,747) ($338,991) ($430,738)

200.5 Reduce funds for contracts.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($31,950) ($118,050) ($150,000)

($31,950) ($118,050) ($150,000)

($31,950) ($118,050) ($150,000)

($11,620) ($42,934) ($54,554)
($320,358) ($987,493) ($1,307,851)
($91,747) ($338,991) ($430,738)
($31,950) ($118,050) ($150,000)

200.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

State General Funds

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

$1,517,004

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,870,636 $10,870,636 $10,870,636 $10,870,636

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,870,636 $10,870,636 $10,870,636 $10,870,636

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,487,640 $12,487,640 $12,487,640 $12,487,640

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2083

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

201.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

2084

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

202.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

203.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,560

$3,560

$3,560

$3,560

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2085

203.2 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($13,817) ($51,052) ($64,869)

($13,817) ($51,052) ($64,869)

203.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from fleet reorganization and reductions in travel.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($211,263) ($780,582) ($991,845)

($211,263) ($780,582) ($991,845)

203.4 Reduce funds for personnel to realize savings from vacant positions.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($899,399) ($3,323,130) ($4,222,529)

($899,399) ($3,323,130) ($4,222,529)

($13,817) ($51,052) ($64,869)
($211,263) ($780,582) ($991,845)
($899,399) ($3,323,130) ($4,222,529)

($13,817) ($51,052) ($64,869)
($211,263) ($780,582) ($991,845)
($899,399) ($3,323,130) ($4,222,529)

203.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,978,732 $19,978,732

State General Funds

$19,978,732 $19,978,732

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$78,573,511 $78,573,511

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$78,573,511 $78,573,511

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,438,104

$5,438,104

Sales and Services

$5,438,104

$5,438,104

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,438,104

$5,438,104

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,266,761

$2,266,761

State Funds Transfers

$1,387,155

$1,387,155

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,387,155

$1,387,155

Agency Funds Transfers

$879,606

$879,606

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$879,606

$879,606

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,257,108 $106,257,108

Appropriation (HB 792)

$19,978,732 $19,978,732 $78,573,511 $78,573,511
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $106,257,108

$19,978,732 $19,978,732 $78,573,511 $78,573,511
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $106,257,108

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

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maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,280,384 $21,280,384 $21,280,384

$21,280,384 $21,280,384 $21,280,384

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$22,044,778 $22,044,778 $22,044,778

$21,280,384 $21,280,384
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,044,778

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$21,670,243 $21,479,226 $21,670,243 $21,479,226

$21,544,726 $21,544,726

$21,544,726 $21,544,726

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2087

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,434,637

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,243,620

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,309,120

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,309,120

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

204.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,240

$1,240

$1,240

$1,240

204.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for one filled executive position.

State General Funds

$194,899

$194,899

$194,899

$194,899

204.100 -Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

State General Funds

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

$2,438,270

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Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

205.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$533

$533

$533

$533

205.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($90,470)

($90,470)

($90,470)

($90,470)

205.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

State General Funds

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

$744,392

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,778,058 $7,778,058
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000

$7,778,058 $7,778,058
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000

$7,778,058 $7,778,058
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000

$7,778,058 $7,778,058
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000

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2089

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

$5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

$5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

$5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

206.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,767

$3,767

$3,767

$3,767

206.2 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant positions and the realignment of duties.

State General Funds

($311,122)

($311,122)

($311,122)

($311,122)

206.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for motor vehicles ($100,000) and information technology improvements ($100,000).

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

206.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect actual start dates for new positions. (S and CC:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect actual start dates for positions and include an adjustment based on leave payouts)

State General Funds

($191,017)

($125,517)

($125,517)

206.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,670,703

$7,479,686

$7,545,186

$7,545,186

State General Funds

$7,670,703

$7,479,686

$7,545,186

$7,545,186

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Sales and Services

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

$334,026

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,026 $334,026 $8,435,097

$334,026 $334,026 $8,244,080

$334,026 $334,026 $8,309,580

$334,026 $334,026 $8,309,580

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

207.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$361

$361

$361

$361

207.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($60,837)

($60,837)

($60,837)

($60,837)

207.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

State General Funds

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

$645,751

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2091

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

208.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,651

$4,651

$4,651

$4,651

208.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($103,163)

($103,163)

($103,163)

($103,163)

208.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

208.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for information technology improvements and cyber security infrastructure.

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

208.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127

State General Funds

$10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127 $10,171,127

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

Section Total - Continuation

$157,993,287 $157,993,287 $157,993,287

$157,993,287 $157,993,287 $157,993,287

$97,871,256 $97,871,256 $97,871,256

$97,370,858 $97,370,858 $97,370,858

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$157,993,287 $157,993,287 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451
$30,003,768 $30,003,768
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,860,065

$31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451
$30,003,768 $30,003,768
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,860,065

$31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451
$30,003,768 $30,003,768
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,860,065

$31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451
$30,003,768 $30,003,768
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $287,860,065

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$153,076,106 $155,801,145

State General Funds

$153,076,106 $155,801,145

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$97,871,256 $97,871,256

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$97,370,858 $97,370,858

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$500,398

$500,398

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $500,398

$500,398

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$31,732,219 $31,732,219

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

Sales and Services

$30,003,768 $30,003,768

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,003,768 $30,003,768

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$263,303

$263,303

State Funds Transfers

$263,303

$263,303

Agency to Agency Contracts

$263,303

$263,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$282,942,884 $285,667,923

$155,501,145 $155,501,145 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $285,367,923

$155,801,145 $155,801,145 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $285,667,923

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$8,332,232 $8,332,232

$8,332,232 $8,332,232

$8,332,232 $8,332,232

$8,332,232 $8,332,232

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2093

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

209.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,487

$1,487

$1,487

$1,487

209.2 Reduce funds by decreasing travel costs. State General Funds

($4,702)

($4,702)

($4,702)

($4,702)

209.3 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. State General Funds

($144,256)

($107,864)

($107,864)

($107,864)

209.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,184,761

$8,221,153

$8,221,153

$8,221,153

State General Funds

$8,184,761

$8,221,153

$8,221,153

$8,221,153

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

State Funds Transfers

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$263,303 $8,535,664

$263,303 $8,572,056

$263,303 $8,572,056

$263,303 $8,572,056

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

210.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,358

$1,358

$1,358

$1,358

210.2 Reduce funds and replace funds with existing other funds. State General Funds

($1,181,549) ($1,181,549) ($1,181,549) ($1,181,549)

210.3 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. State General Funds

($130,546)

($111,602)

($111,602)

($111,602)

210.100 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,430,516

$3,449,460

$3,449,460

$3,449,460

State General Funds

$3,430,516

$3,449,460

$3,449,460

$3,449,460

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2095

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,308,894 $9,739,410

$6,308,894 $9,758,354

$6,308,894 $9,758,354

$6,308,894 $9,758,354

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

211.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,253

$11,253

$11,253

$11,253

211.2 Reduce funds by eliminating three vacant scientist positions, two vacant lab technicians, and by capturing delays in hiring. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing three vacant scientists and two vacant lab technicians until April 1, 2020, and by capturing delays in hiring)

State General Funds

($705,116)

($454,043)

($454,043)

($454,043)

211.3 Increase funds for a full year of maintenance and operations for the new Coastal Lab/Medical Examiner Office.

State General Funds

$550,351

$550,351

$550,351

211.4 Utilize $550,351 in existing funds to hire scientists and lab technicians. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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211.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,139,475 $39,940,899 $39,940,899 $39,940,899

State General Funds

$39,139,475 $39,940,899 $39,940,899 $39,940,899

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,079,846 $41,881,270 $41,881,270 $41,881,270

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

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212.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$14,359

$14,359

$14,359

$14,359

212.2 Reduce funds by eliminating 12 vacant sworn positions, four non-sworn positions, and capturing delays in hiring. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing 12 vacant sworn positions, three non-sworn positions, restoring a forensic auditor position on April 1, 2020, and capturing delays in hiring)

State General Funds

($1,655,860) ($1,646,254) ($1,646,254) ($1,646,254)

212.3 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($68,939)

($68,939)

($68,939)

($68,939)

212.4 Increase funds for one Special Agent in Charge, three Special Agents, and two Criminal Intelligence Analysts for the GBI Gang Task Force.

State General Funds

$685,737

$819,810

$819,810

$819,810

212.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for the development of a gang database.

State General Funds

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

212.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,474,103 $50,617,782 $50,617,782 $50,617,782

State General Funds

$50,474,103 $50,617,782 $50,617,782 $50,617,782

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,010,906 $54,154,585 $54,154,585 $54,154,585

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

213.1 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position and transferring duties to other filled positions.

State General Funds

($17,096)

($14,983)

($14,983)

($14,983)

213.2 Reduce funds for publication and training. State General Funds

($14,500)

($14,500)

($14,500)

($14,500)

213.3 Reduce funds through attrition and hiring delays. State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

213.4 Reduce funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments. (H and S:Reduce funds and restore funds to mitigate reduction to Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments from 5% to 4%)

State General Funds

($410,350)

($328,280)

($328,280)

($328,280)

213.5 Reduce funds for technical assistance to courts provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as a result of implementing service guidelines. (S:Reduce funds due to vacant positions at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to currently perform this work, and utilize unused prior year funds for technical assistance if the Department is able to hire personnel for the positions)(CC:NO)

State General Funds

($300,000)

$0

($300,000)

$0

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213.6 Reduce funds for supplemental state grant awards to local accountability courts.

State General Funds

($1,340,417)

$0

213.7 Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

$0 ($50,000)

$0 ($50,000)

213.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,058,280 $39,782,880 $39,482,880 $39,782,880

State General Funds

$38,058,280 $39,782,880 $39,482,880 $39,782,880

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$94,263,997 $94,263,997 $94,263,997 $94,263,997

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,763,599 $93,763,599 $93,763,599 $93,763,599

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

Sales and Services

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,788,087 $157,512,687 $157,212,687 $157,512,687

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

214.1 Reduce funds through hiring delays. State General Funds

($13,130)

($13,130)

($13,130)

($13,130)

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214.2 Reduce funds for training and travel. State General Funds

($9,914)

($9,914)

($9,914)

($9,914)

214.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

State General Funds

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

$553,048

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

215.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

State General Funds

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$350,691,501 $350,691,501 $350,691,501

$350,691,501 $350,691,501 $350,691,501

$6,425,565

$6,425,565

$6,425,565

$350,691,501 $350,691,501
$6,425,565

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

$3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

$3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

$3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$336,022,822 $335,465,697

$336,022,822 $335,465,697

$6,425,565

$6,425,565

$3,201,808

$3,201,808

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$342,715,791 $342,158,666

$335,465,697 $335,465,697
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $342,158,666

$335,565,697 $335,565,697
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $342,258,666

Community Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

216.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$136,188

$136,188

$136,188

$136,188

216.2 Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($2,189,656) ($2,189,656) ($2,189,656) ($2,189,656)

216.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($149,400)

($149,400)

($149,400)

($149,400)

216.4 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($22,117)

($22,117)

($22,117)

($22,117)

216.5 Reduce funds to reflect actual billing for youth competency beds. State General Funds

($322,201)

($322,201)

($322,201)

216.6 Reduce funds for operations to reflect a later opening date for the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSESC) Victims' Facility of February 2020. (S and CC:Reduce funds for delayed operations)

State General Funds

($234,924)

($234,924)

($134,924)

216.100 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$95,997,787 $95,440,662 $95,440,662 $95,540,662

State General Funds

$95,997,787 $95,440,662 $95,440,662 $95,540,662

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

Federal Funds Transfers

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,427,628 $98,870,503 $98,870,503 $98,970,503

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

217.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$41,206

$41,206

$41,206

$41,206

217.2 Reduce funds by freezing non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($215,621)

($215,621)

($215,621)

($215,621)

217.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($28,800)

($28,800)

($28,800)

($28,800)

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217.4 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($4,424)

($4,424)

($4,424)

($4,424)

217.100 -Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,951,760 $24,951,760 $24,951,760 $24,951,760

State General Funds

$24,951,760 $24,951,760 $24,951,760 $24,951,760

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

Sales and Services

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,013,080 $25,013,080 $25,013,080 $25,013,080

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

218.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$161,863

$161,863

$161,863

$161,863

218.2 Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($7,813,672) ($7,813,672) ($7,813,672) ($7,813,672)

218.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($172,200)

($172,200)

($172,200)

($172,200)

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218.4 Reduce funds to reflect a delayed October 1, 2019 start date for Career Technical and Agricultural Education Programs.

State General Funds

($96,071)

($96,071)

($96,071)

($96,071)

218.5 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($25,656)

($25,656)

($25,656)

($25,656)

218.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$88,256,908 $88,256,908 $88,256,908 $88,256,908

State General Funds

$88,256,908 $88,256,908 $88,256,908 $88,256,908

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,691,941 $89,691,941 $89,691,941 $89,691,941

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

219.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$215,828

$215,828

$215,828

$215,828

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219.2 Reduce funds by freezing security and non-security positions vacant since November 1, 2018.

State General Funds

($4,220,275) ($4,220,275) ($4,220,275)

219.3 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($249,600)

($249,600)

($249,600)

219.4 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($36,272)

($36,272)

($36,272)

($4,220,275) ($249,600) ($36,272)

219.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$126,816,367 $126,816,367 $126,816,367 $126,816,367

State General Funds

$126,816,367 $126,816,367 $126,816,367 $126,816,367

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$128,583,142 $128,583,142 $128,583,142 $128,583,142

Section 32: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts

Section Total - Continuation

$13,929,954 $13,929,954 $13,929,954

$13,929,954 $13,929,954 $13,929,954

$91,880,554 $91,880,554 $91,880,554

$91,880,554 $91,880,554 $91,880,554

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$5,845,400

$5,845,400

$5,845,400

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$13,929,954 $13,929,954 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182

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Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$13,339,295 $13,339,295

$13,339,295 $13,339,295

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$5,845,400

$5,845,400

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$114,826,249 $114,826,249

$13,339,295 $13,339,295 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,826,249

$13,339,295 $13,339,295 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,826,249

Departmental Administration (DOL)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182
$30,084,186

$2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182
$30,084,186

$2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182
$30,084,186

$2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182
$30,084,186

220.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,104

$1,104

$1,104

$1,104

220.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect one vacant position and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

State General Funds

($79,664)

($79,664)

($79,664)

($79,664)

220.100 -Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

State General Funds

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

$1,675,291

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Sales and Services

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

State Funds Transfers

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

Agency to Agency Contracts

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,005,626 $30,005,626 $30,005,626 $30,005,626

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

221.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

222.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,681

$1,681

$1,681

$1,681

222.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect three vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

State General Funds

($198,719)

($198,719)

($198,719)

($198,719)

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222.3 Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

222.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

State General Funds

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

$4,241,428

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,068,194 $30,068,194 $30,068,194 $30,068,194

Workforce Solutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

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223.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,817

$2,817

$2,817

$2,817

223.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect six vacant positions and the delayed start dates of previously filled positions.

State General Funds

($317,878)

($317,878)

($317,878)

($317,878)

223.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

State General Funds

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

$7,422,576

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,944,218

$4,944,218

$4,944,218

$4,944,218

State Funds Transfers

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,089,044 $52,089,044 $52,089,044 $52,089,044

Section 33: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$33,230,364 $33,230,364 $33,230,364

$33,230,364 $33,230,364 $33,230,364

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

$33,230,364 $33,230,364
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,317,074 $73,917,479

$36,317,074 $73,917,479

$36,317,074 $73,917,479

$36,317,074 $73,917,479

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$32,099,077 $35,167,939

$32,099,077 $35,167,939

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$72,786,192 $75,855,054

$32,667,939 $32,667,939
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $73,355,054

$32,667,939 $32,667,939
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $73,355,054

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

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224.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,691

$3,691

$3,691

$3,691

224.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions and maintain funding for two critical attorney positions in the Education, Elections, and Local Government section effective April 1, 2020)

State General Funds

($1,329,215)

($673,194)

($673,194)

($673,194)

224.3 Transfer funds from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Law for legal services to support election security.

State General Funds

$194,237

$194,237

$194,237

$194,237

224.4 Reduce funds to reflect hiring delays in the Human Trafficking Unit. State General Funds

($87,159)

($87,159)

($87,159)

224.5 Increase funds for anticipated litigation. (S and CC:NO) State General Funds

$2,500,000

$0

$0

224.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,722,302 $33,791,164 $31,291,164 $31,291,164

State General Funds

$30,722,302 $33,791,164 $31,291,164 $31,291,164

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

Sales and Services

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Funds Transfers

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,809,316 $70,878,178 $68,378,178 $68,378,178

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Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

225.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

State General Funds

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

$1,376,775

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,976,876

$4,976,876

$4,976,876

$4,976,876

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.

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$120,924,135 $120,924,135 $120,924,135 $120,924,135 $120,924,135 $120,924,135

$120,924,135 $120,924,135

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $287,079,886

$70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $287,079,886

$70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $287,079,886

$70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $287,079,886

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$116,910,291 $118,912,405

State General Funds

$116,910,291 $118,912,405

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$71,485,590 $71,485,590

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$71,473,983 $71,473,983

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $11,607

$11,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$95,768,291 $95,768,291

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$339,582

$339,582

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$339,582

$339,582

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,657

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

Royalties and Rents

$64,790

$64,790

$118,912,405 $118,912,405 $71,485,590 $71,473,983
$11,607 $95,768,291
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790

$118,962,405 $118,962,405 $71,485,590 $71,473,983
$11,607 $95,768,291
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,790 $95,357,332 $95,357,332
$239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $284,403,954

$64,790 $95,357,332 $95,357,332
$239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $286,406,068

$64,790 $95,357,332 $95,357,332
$239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $286,406,068

$64,790 $95,357,332 $95,357,332
$239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $286,456,068

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,966,301 $2,966,301 $5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

$2,966,301 $2,966,301 $5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

$2,966,301 $2,966,301 $5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

$2,966,301 $2,966,301 $5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

226.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,416

$1,416

$1,416

$1,416

226.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($108,315)

($108,315)

($108,315)

($108,315)

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226.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

226.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

State General Funds

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

$2,819,402

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

$5,054,621

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$107,925

$107,925

$107,925

$107,925

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,981,948

$7,981,948

$7,981,948

$7,981,948

Departmental Administration (DNR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

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227.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,903

$5,903

$5,903

$5,903

227.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($152,286)

($152,286)

($152,286)

($152,286)

227.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($44,184)

($44,184)

($44,184)

($44,184)

227.4 Replace funds for one grants management position.
State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($104,207) $104,207
$0

($104,207) $104,207
$0

($104,207) $104,207
$0

($104,207) $104,207
$0

227.100 -Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,759,799 $14,759,799 $14,759,799 $14,759,799

State General Funds

$14,759,799 $14,759,799 $14,759,799 $14,759,799

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

Sales and Services

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

$143,272

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,903,071 $14,903,071 $14,903,071 $14,903,071

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

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appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$16,499

$16,499

$16,499

$16,499

228.2 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced travel. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

228.3 Replace funds for contracts.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,163,910) $1,163,910
$0

($1,163,910) $1,163,910
$0

($1,163,910) $1,163,910
$0

($1,163,910) $1,163,910
$0

228.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

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

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facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,350,348 $30,350,348 $30,350,348 $30,350,348

State General Funds

$30,350,348 $30,350,348 $30,350,348 $30,350,348

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,141,923 $29,141,923 $29,141,923 $29,141,923

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,141,923 $29,141,923 $29,141,923 $29,141,923

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$54,584,073 $54,584,073 $54,584,073 $54,584,073

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

Sales and Services

$54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

State Funds Transfers

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Agency to Agency Contracts

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,286,126 $114,286,126 $114,286,126 $114,286,126

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

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229.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,039

$1,039

$1,039

$1,039

230.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Heritage Grant Program (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

230.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($92,472)

($92,472)

($92,472)

($92,472)

230.4 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($40,572)

($40,572)

($40,572)

($40,572)

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230.100 -Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

State General Funds

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

$1,717,442

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $11,607

$11,607

$11,607

$11,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,738,229

$2,738,229

$2,738,229

$2,738,229

Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$15,228

$15,228

$15,228

$15,228

231.2 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced equipment and travel.

State General Funds

($275,082)

$0

$0

$0

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231.3 Reduce funds for four vacant positions. State General Funds
231.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for 10 vehicles. State General Funds

($233,470)

($233,470)

($233,470)

($233,470)

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

231.100 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,680,898 $25,955,980 $25,955,980 $25,955,980

State General Funds

$25,680,898 $25,955,980 $25,955,980 $25,955,980

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,685,848 $28,960,930 $28,960,930 $28,960,930

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,951

$5,951

$5,951

$5,951

232.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($392,383)

$0

$0

$0

232.3 Reduce funds for two vacant positions and part time assistance.

State General Funds

($432,534)

($432,534)

($432,534)

($432,534)

232.4 Reduce funds for equipment purchases. State General Funds

($165,284)

$0

$0

$0

232.5 Reduce funds for advertising and promotions. State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

232.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. (CC:Maintain $50,000 in funds for the Chattahoochee Nature Center)

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

($250,000)

232.7 Increase funds for one-time funding for seven vehicles. State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

232.8 Increase funds for one-time funding to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority for the Historic SAM Railroad.

State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

232.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,675,402 $13,483,069 $13,483,069 $13,533,069

State General Funds

$12,675,402 $13,483,069 $13,483,069 $13,533,069

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

$3,204,029

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $48,271,222

$3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $49,078,889

$3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $49,078,889

$3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $49,128,889

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

233.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

State General Funds

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

$2,790,775

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$22,788,983 $22,788,983

$22,788,983 $22,788,983

$22,788,983 $22,788,983

$22,788,983 $22,788,983

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,062,937 $30,062,937
$8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930
$27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $61,349,698

$30,062,937 $30,062,937
$8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930
$27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $61,349,698

$30,062,937 $30,062,937
$8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930
$27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $61,349,698

$30,062,937 $30,062,937
$8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930
$27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $61,349,698

234.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$11,863

$11,863

$11,863

$11,863

234.2 Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual lifetime sportsman's license revenues in FY2019.

State General Funds

$310,051

$310,051

$310,051

$310,051

234.3 Reduce funds for ten vacant positions and replace state funds with other funds for three positions.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($602,730) $69,795
($532,935)

($602,730) $69,795
($532,935)

($602,730) $69,795
($532,935)

($602,730) $69,795
($532,935)

234.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($115,108)

$0

$0

$0

234.5 Reduce funds for facility repairs and maintenance. State General Funds

($804,257)

$0

$0

$0

234.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for 17 vehicles. State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

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234.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$22,088,802 $23,008,167 $23,008,167 $23,008,167

State General Funds

$22,088,802 $23,008,167 $23,008,167 $23,008,167

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,537,573

$8,537,573

$8,537,573

$8,537,573

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Royalties and Rents

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Sales and Services

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

$8,507,018

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,719,312 $61,638,677 $61,638,677 $61,638,677

Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771

$18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$17,465,626 $17,483,134 $17,465,626 $17,483,134 $17,465,626 $17,483,134

$17,483,134 $17,483,134 $17,483,134

$17,483,134 $17,483,134 $17,483,134

Board Administration (SBPP) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

235.1 Reduce funds by eliminating two vacant positions. State General Funds 235.2 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds 235.3 Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. State General Funds 235.4 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($296,631)

($217,498)

($217,498)

($217,498)

($68,000)

($68,000)

($68,000)

($68,000)

($26,925)

($26,925)

($26,925)

($26,925)

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

235.100 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,180,772

$2,259,905

State General Funds

$2,180,772

$2,259,905

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,180,772

$2,259,905

Appropriation (HB 792)

$2,259,905 $2,259,905 $2,259,905

$2,259,905 $2,259,905 $2,259,905

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes 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

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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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

236.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,714

$2,714

$2,714

$2,714

236.2 Reduce funds by eliminating one board confidential assistant position.

State General Funds

($77,993)

($103,991)

($103,991)

($103,991)

236.3 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($27,168)

($27,168)

($27,168)

($27,168)

236.4 Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. State General Funds

($65,000)

($65,000)

($65,000)

($65,000)

236.5 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($29,500)

($29,500)

($29,500)

($29,500)

236.6 Reduce funds for two positions to reflect a restructure. State General Funds

($102,022)

($137,649)

($137,649)

($137,649)

236.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes 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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,797,481 $14,797,481 $14,797,481

$14,735,856 $14,735,856 $14,735,856

$14,735,856 $14,735,856 $14,735,856

$14,735,856 $14,735,856 $14,735,856

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

237.1 Reduce funds for one vacant part-time position. State General Funds

($22,620)

($22,620)

($22,620)

($22,620)

237.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

State General Funds

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

$487,373

Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Section Total - Final

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

238.100 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,651,751 $60,651,751 $60,651,751

$60,651,751 $60,651,751 $60,651,751

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$94,060,051 $94,060,051 $94,060,051

$60,651,751 $60,651,751
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $94,060,051

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$58,790,971 $60,643,141

$58,790,971 $60,643,141

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$92,199,271 $94,051,441

$60,643,141 $60,643,141
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $94,051,441

$60,643,141 $60,643,141
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $94,051,441

Public Defender Council

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

240.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,205

$2,205

$2,205

$2,205

240.2 Reduce funds by reducing the number of mobile phones and hotspots.

State General Funds

($10,585)

($10,585)

($10,585)

($10,585)

240.3 Reduce funds by delaying the hiring of three positions until January 1, 2020.

State General Funds

($259,757)

($154,775)

($154,775)

($154,775)

240.4 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant secretary position. State General Funds

($42,322)

($49,211)

($49,211)

($49,211)

240.5 Reduce funds by reducing training expenses. State General Funds

($195,465)

$0

$0

$0

240.6 Reduce funds for purchase card expenses. State General Funds

($1,949)

$0

$0

$0

240.7 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($118,950)

($118,950)

($118,950)

($118,950)

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240.100 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$7,792,546

$8,088,053

$8,088,053

$8,088,053

State General Funds

$7,792,546

$8,088,053

$8,088,053

$8,088,053

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,700,846

$9,996,353

$9,996,353

$9,996,353

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,232,382 $52,232,382 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

$52,232,382 $52,232,382 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

$52,232,382 $52,232,382 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

$52,232,382 $52,232,382 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

241.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,825

$12,825

$12,825

$12,825

241.2 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in contract rates.

State General Funds

($360,000)

$0

$0

$0

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241.3 Reduce funds to reflect a delay in the move of the Appellate Division.

State General Funds

($34,925)

241.4 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($1,196,663)

241.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for relocation expenses. State General Funds

$344,806

($34,925) $0
$344,806

($34,925) $0
$344,806

($34,925) $0
$344,806

241.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$50,998,425 $52,555,088 $52,555,088 $52,555,088

State General Funds

$50,998,425 $52,555,088 $52,555,088 $52,555,088

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,498,425 $84,055,088 $84,055,088 $84,055,088

Section 38: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$292,249,670 $292,249,670 $292,249,670

$277,122,477 $277,122,477 $277,122,477

$13,717,860 $13,717,860 $13,717,860

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$395,951,809 $395,951,809 $395,951,809

$366,475,845 $366,475,845 $366,475,845

$16,864,606 $16,864,606 $16,864,606

$2,206,829

$2,206,829

$2,206,829

$10,404,529 $10,404,529 $10,404,529

$10,404,529 $10,404,529 $10,404,529

$9,575,836

$9,575,836

$9,575,836

$292,249,670 $277,122,477 $13,717,860
$1,409,333 $395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,000 $370,000 $8,594,702 $8,594,702 $611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

$370,000 $370,000 $8,594,702 $8,594,702 $611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

$370,000 $370,000 $8,594,702 $8,594,702 $611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

$370,000 $370,000 $8,594,702 $8,594,702 $611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$285,969,786 $290,805,333

State General Funds

$270,842,593 $275,678,140

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$13,717,860 $13,717,860

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$395,951,809 $395,951,809

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$366,475,845 $366,475,845

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $16,864,606 $16,864,606

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $2,206,829 $2,206,829

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,404,529 $10,404,529

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $10,404,529 $10,404,529

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,575,836

$9,575,836

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$370,000

$370,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$370,000

$370,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$8,594,702

$8,594,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$8,594,702

$8,594,702

Sales and Services

$611,134

$611,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$611,134

$611,134

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$581,976

$581,976

State Funds Transfers

$581,976

$581,976

Agency to Agency Contracts

$581,976

$581,976

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$692,079,407 $696,914,954

$293,886,884 $278,759,691 $13,717,860
$1,409,333 $395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $699,996,505

$294,931,009 $279,803,816 $13,717,860
$1,409,333 $395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $701,040,630

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Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,826

$1,826

$1,826

$1,826

242.2 Reduce funds for five Coverdell-Murphy remote stroke readiness grants.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

242.3 Reduce funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. State General Funds

($265,000)

($115,000)

($115,000)

($115,000)

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242.4 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($18,488)

($18,488)

($18,488)

($18,488)

242.5 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($54,769)

($54,769)

($54,769)

($54,769)

242.6 Reduce funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). (H and S:Reduce funds for the regional cancer coalitions to accurately reflect the Governor's proposal)

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

242.7 Reduce funds and utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grants funds to screen, refer, and treat maternal depression in rural and underserved areas of the state.

State General Funds

($197,792)

($197,792)

$0

$0

242.8 Reduce funds and utilize existing Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant funds for Georgia SHAPE.

State General Funds

($170,625)

($170,625)

($170,625)

($170,625)

242.9 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

242.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,428,986 $19,578,986 $19,776,778 $19,776,778

State General Funds

$12,571,807 $12,721,807 $12,919,599 $12,919,599

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

$6,857,179

$6,857,179

$6,857,179

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,467,781 $19,467,781 $19,467,781 $19,467,781

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,397,424

$8,397,424

$8,397,424

$8,397,424

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$516,828

$516,828

$516,828

$516,828

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $149,000

$149,000

$149,000

$149,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,404,529 $10,404,529 $10,404,529 $10,404,529

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $10,404,529 $10,404,529 $10,404,529 $10,404,529

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,641,767

$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,791,767

$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,989,559

$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,989,559

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

243.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,913,249

$6,913,249

$6,913,249

$6,913,249

Departmental Administration (DPH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

$8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

$8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

$8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$28,851

$28,851

$28,851

$28,851

244.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,166,685)

($1,166,685)

($1,166,685)

($1,166,685)

244.3 Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grant to Counties program to the Departmental Administration (DPH) program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H and S:Transfer full earnings from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health)

State General Funds

$978,865

$1,519,360

$1,519,360

$1,519,360

244.100 -Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,108,211 $23,648,706 $23,648,706 $23,648,706

State General Funds

$22,976,416 $23,516,911 $23,516,911 $23,516,911

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,312,856

$8,312,856

$8,312,856

$8,312,856

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,045,918

$7,045,918

$7,045,918

$7,045,918

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $1,266,938 $1,266,938 $1,266,938 $1,266,938

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,366,067 $35,906,562 $35,906,562 $35,906,562

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Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,813,123 $3,813,123 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

$3,813,123 $3,813,123 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

$3,813,123 $3,813,123 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

$3,813,123 $3,813,123 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

245.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,156

$3,156

$3,156

$3,156

245.2 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($12,016)

($12,016)

($12,016)

($12,016)

245.100 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

State General Funds

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

$3,804,263

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,675,473 $23,675,473 $23,675,473 $23,675,473

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,125,473 $23,125,473 $23,125,473 $23,125,473

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

State Funds Transfers

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,976 $27,651,712

$171,976 $27,651,712

$171,976 $27,651,712

$171,976 $27,651,712

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

246.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,468

$2,468

$2,468

$2,468

246.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Center. State General Funds

($89,000)

$0

$0

$0

246.3 Reduce funds for Hepatitis-C testing kits. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

246.4 Reduce funds for the Office of Health Information and Planning consultant contract.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

246.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,285,121

$5,334,121

$5,334,121

$5,334,121

State General Funds

$5,169,484

$5,218,484

$5,218,484

$5,218,484

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,837,714 $11,886,714 $11,886,714 $11,886,714

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Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

247.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$253

$253

$253

$253

247.2 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($33,600)

($33,600)

($33,600)

($33,600)

247.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing funds for one position. State General Funds

($109,445)

($109,445)

($109,445)

($109,445)

247.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

State General Funds

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

$2,411,182

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,122,370

$9,122,370

$9,122,370

$9,122,370

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Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,956,065

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,956,065

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,956,065

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,956,065

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,485

$1,485

$1,485

$1,485

248.2 Reduce funds for legal services to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

248.3 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

$0

$0

248.4 Reduce funds and utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds for Children's Medical Services.

State General Funds

($81,583)

($81,583)

$0

$0

248.100 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,468,147 $25,468,147 $25,604,730 $25,604,730

State General Funds

$25,468,147 $25,468,147 $25,604,730 $25,604,730

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,992,820 $22,992,820 $22,992,820 $22,992,820

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,255,140 $8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,545,967

$14,255,140 $8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,545,967

$14,255,140 $8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,682,550

$14,255,140 $8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$48,682,550

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

249.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,665

$3,665

$3,665

$3,665

249.2 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

249.3 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($130,000)

($130,000)

($130,000)

($130,000)

249.4 Increase funds to establish a working group to evaluate and make recommendations for the addition of Krabbe Disease as approved on February 21, 2020 by the Georgia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

249.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,151,981 $15,151,981 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,771,377

$15,151,981 $15,151,981 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,771,377

$15,166,981 $15,166,981 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,786,377

$15,166,981 $15,166,981 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,786,377

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

250.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,709

$12,709

$12,709

$12,709

250.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing federal funds for supplies for sexually transmitted disease treatments.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

250.3 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($2,121)

($2,121)

($2,121)

($2,121)

250.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($326,220)

($326,220)

($326,220)

($326,220)

250.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,005,005 $32,005,005 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $79,932,666

$32,005,005 $32,005,005 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $79,932,666

$32,005,005 $32,005,005 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $79,932,666

$32,005,005 $32,005,005 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $79,932,666

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

251.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,660

$3,660

$3,660

$3,660

251.2 Reduce funds for personnel for three vacant positions. State General Funds

($114,344)

($114,344)

($114,344)

($114,344)

251.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

State General Funds

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

$6,059,475

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$511,063

$511,063

$511,063

$511,063

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,131,672

$352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,131,672

$352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,131,672

$352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,131,672

Office for Children and Families

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

252.1 Eliminate funds for the Office for Children and Families program and recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program to continue providing early childhood brain development services.

State General Funds

($428,423)

($428,423)

($428,423)

($428,423)

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

253.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,661

$1,661

$1,661

$1,661

253.2 Reduce funds for county boards of health. State General Funds

($6,368,723) ($3,776,301)

$0

$0

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253.3 Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program to the Departmental Administration (DPH) program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H and S:Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program for the total grant for the Fulton County Board of Health)

State General Funds

($978,865) ($1,519,360) ($1,519,360) ($1,519,360)

253.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$119,466,867 $121,518,794 $125,295,095 $125,295,095

State General Funds

$119,466,867 $121,518,794 $125,295,095 $125,295,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$119,466,867 $121,518,794 $125,295,095 $125,295,095

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680 $530,680 $4,948,132

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680 $530,680 $4,948,132

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680 $530,680 $4,948,132

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680 $530,680 $4,948,132

254.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,030

$4,030

$4,030

$4,030

254.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($129,598)

($129,598)

($129,598)

($129,598)

254.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

State General Funds

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

$4,291,884

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$530,680 $530,680 $4,822,564

$530,680 $530,680 $4,822,564

$530,680 $530,680 $4,822,564

$530,680 $530,680 $4,822,564

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

255.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

256.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($670,052)

($670,052)

($670,052)

($670,052)

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256.2 Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees. (H:Increase funds to reflect actual 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees)(S:Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees)(CC:Increase funds to reflect actual 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees)

State General Funds

$5,016,127

$7,060,252

$5,016,127

$7,060,252

256.3 Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax revenue collections.

State General Funds

$368,709

$368,709

$368,709

$368,709

256.4 Increase funds to reflect 2019 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees and to improve the trauma care network by raising the trauma center levels of two facilities in southeast Georgia. (CC:YES; Utilize $1,000,000 to improve the trauma care network by raising the trauma center levels of two facilities in southeast Georgia)

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$0

256.100 -Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,466,082 $23,510,207 $22,466,082 $23,510,207

State General Funds

$21,466,082 $23,510,207 $22,466,082 $23,510,207

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,466,082 $23,510,207 $22,466,082 $23,510,207

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$190,813,811 $190,813,811 $190,813,811

$190,813,811 $190,813,811 $190,813,811

$33,929,004 $33,929,004 $33,929,004

$33,929,004 $33,929,004 $33,929,004

$42,742,739 $42,742,739 $42,742,739

$20,423,450 $20,423,450 $20,423,450

$20,423,450 $20,423,450 $20,423,450

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$20,809,289 $20,809,289 $20,809,289

$20,809,289 $20,809,289 $20,809,289

$190,813,811 $190,813,811 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $267,630,554

$850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $267,630,554

$850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $267,630,554

$850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $267,630,554

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$183,461,937 $180,754,758

$183,461,937 $180,754,758

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

$42,742,739 $42,742,739

$20,423,450 $20,423,450

$20,423,450 $20,423,450

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$20,809,289 $20,809,289

$20,809,289 $20,809,289

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$260,278,680 $257,571,501

$182,577,043 $182,577,043 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $259,393,786

$181,418,943 $181,418,943 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $258,235,686

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,060

$3,060

$3,060

$3,060

257.2 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($132,947)

($132,947)

($132,947)

($132,947)

257.3 Reduce funds associated with the Albany and Augusta hangars due to consolidation of facilities.

State General Funds

($30,917)

($30,917)

($30,917)

($30,917)

257.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($23,737)

($23,737)

($23,737)

($23,737)

257.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

State General Funds

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

$4,342,292

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$0 $0 $8,325,963 $100,886

$0 $0 $8,325,963 $100,886

$0 $0 $8,325,963 $100,886

$0 $0 $8,325,963 $100,886

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

258.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

Departmental Administration (DPS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,870

$9,870

$9,870

$9,870

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259.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds
259.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($50,494) ($35,166)

($50,494) ($35,166)

($50,494) ($35,166)

($50,494) ($35,166)

259.100 -Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

State General Funds

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

$9,554,472

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,557,982

$9,557,982

$9,557,982

$9,557,982

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

$850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

$850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

$850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

260.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$131,398

$131,398

$131,398

$131,398

260.2 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. State General Funds

($4,730,069) ($5,413,558) ($5,413,558) ($5,413,558)

260.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($379,338)

($379,338)

($379,338)

($379,338)

260.4 Reduce funds to reflect trooper school attrition. State General Funds

($2,147,780)

$0 ($1,073,890)

260.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($250,000)

($500,000)

260.100 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$129,748,068 $126,916,799 $128,814,579 $127,490,689

State General Funds

$129,748,068 $126,916,799 $128,814,579 $127,490,689

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,602,608

$8,602,608

$8,602,608

$8,602,608

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $140,238,824

$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $137,407,555

$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $139,305,335

$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $137,981,445

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

261.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$14,051

$14,051

$14,051

$14,051

261.2 Reduce funds by eliminating vacant weighmaster positions. (H and S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant weighmaster positions)

State General Funds

($760,617)

($760,617)

($760,617)

($760,617)

261.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($77,065)

($77,065)

($77,065)

($77,065)

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261.100 -Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,917,105 $13,917,105 $13,917,105 $13,917,105

State General Funds

$13,917,105 $13,917,105 $13,917,105 $13,917,105

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,497,727 $17,497,727 $17,497,727 $17,497,727

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

Sales and Services

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,704,176 $42,704,176 $42,704,176 $42,704,176

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

262.1 Reduce funds for two positions. State General Funds 262.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 262.3 Reduce funds to reflect delayed start dates. State General Funds

($222,242)

($222,242)

($222,242)

($222,242)

($11,625)

($11,625)

($11,625)

($11,625)

($269,878)

($269,878)

($402,168)

($269,878)

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262.100 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$874,126

$874,126

$741,836

$874,126

State General Funds

$874,126

$874,126

$741,836

$874,126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$874,126

$874,126

$741,836

$874,126

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$37

$37

$37

$37

263.2 Reduce funds to reflect the delayed hiring of a dual investigator and grant specialist position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect an April 1, 2020 hire date of a dual investigator and grant specialist position)

State General Funds

($56,268)

($71,250)

($71,250)

($71,250)

263.3 Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax collections per SR558 and SB350 (2016 Session).

State General Funds

$268,151

$268,151

$268,151

$268,151

263.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for the replacement of high mileage vehicles.

State General Funds

$48,000

$48,000

$48,000

263.100 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,618,610 $1,618,610 $1,618,610

$1,651,628 $1,651,628 $1,651,628

$1,651,628 $1,651,628 $1,651,628

$1,651,628 $1,651,628 $1,651,628

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

264.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$173

$173

$173

$173

264.2 Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. State General Funds

($90,638)

($87,385)

($87,385)

($87,385)

264.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($15,270)

($15,270)

($15,270)

($15,270)

264.4 Reduce funds by reducing the contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($61,622)

$0

$0

$0

264.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,020,901 $4,020,901 $4,020,901

$4,085,776 $4,085,776 $4,085,776

$4,085,776 $4,085,776 $4,085,776

$4,085,776 $4,085,776 $4,085,776

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

265.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$8,507

$8,507

$8,507

$8,507

265.2 Eliminate funds added for fiscal services (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($119,820)

($119,820)

($119,820)

($119,820)

265.3 Reduce funds for operations associated with 36 public safety training courses.

State General Funds

($72,496)

($72,496)

($72,496)

($72,496)

265.4 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and one vacant student services position.

State General Funds

($196,011)

($196,011)

($196,011)

($196,011)

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265.5 Reduce funds by terminating the contract for basic law enforcement classes with the North Central Law Enforcement Academy.

State General Funds

($94,290)

($94,290)

($94,290)

($94,290)

265.6 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($280,111)

($280,111)

($280,111)

($280,111)

265.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,917,558 $15,917,558 $15,917,558 $15,917,558

State General Funds

$15,917,558 $15,917,558 $15,917,558 $15,917,558

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,805,019

$7,805,019

$7,805,019

$7,805,019

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

Sales and Services

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,784,911 $24,784,911 $24,784,911 $24,784,911

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$145,000 $145,000 $23,887,395

$145,000 $145,000 $23,887,395

$145,000 $145,000 $23,887,395

$145,000 $145,000 $23,887,395

266.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$236

$236

$236

$236

266.2 Increase funds for driver's education and training to reflect Fiscal Year 2019 fine collections in accordance with Joshua's Law.

State General Funds

$65,076

$65,076

$65,076

$65,076

266.3 Reduce funds for scholarships issued by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission.

State General Funds

($141,812)

$0

$0

$0

266.4 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. (S:Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position)

State General Funds

($115,615)

($33,500)

$0

266.5 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($25,320)

($25,320)

266.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,468,805

$3,495,002

$3,551,797

$3,585,297

State General Funds

$3,468,805

$3,495,002

$3,551,797

$3,585,297

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

State Funds Transfers

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$145,000 $23,810,895

$145,000 $23,837,092

$145,000 $23,893,887

$145,000 $23,927,387

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,048,109 $10,048,109 $10,048,109

$10,048,109 $10,048,109 $10,048,109

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$11,391,209 $11,391,209 $11,391,209

$10,048,109 $10,048,109
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,391,209

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$9,563,722

$9,891,437

$9,563,722

$9,891,437

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$10,906,822 $11,234,537

$9,891,437 $9,891,437 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,234,537

$9,891,437 $9,891,437 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,234,537

Commission Administration (PSC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

267.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$752

$752

$752

$752

267.2 Reduce funds for operations for high mileage travel reimbursements.

State General Funds

($19,463)

$0

$0

$0

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267.3 Eliminate funds for the utilities research contract. State General Funds

($37,750)

$0

$0

$0

267.100 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,529,463

$1,586,676

$1,586,676

$1,586,676

State General Funds

$1,529,463

$1,586,676

$1,586,676

$1,586,676

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,612,963

$1,670,176

$1,670,176

$1,670,176

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

268.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

State General Funds

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

$1,130,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,361,226

$2,361,226

$2,361,226

$2,361,226

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

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planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

269.1 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Restore personnel funding to prevent furloughs)

State General Funds

($341,924)

($157,424)

269.2 Reduce funds for contracts with professional associations.

State General Funds

($61,668)

$0

269.3 Reduce funds for operations to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements.

State General Funds

($24,334)

$0

($157,424) $0 $0

($157,424) $0 $0

269.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,904,133

$7,174,635

$7,174,635

$7,174,635

State General Funds

$6,904,133

$7,174,635

$7,174,635

$7,174,635

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,932,633

$7,203,135

$7,203,135

$7,203,135

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts

$5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

$5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

$5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

$5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

Section Total - Final

$2,554,760,008 $2,560,762,192

$2,554,760,008 $2,560,762,192

$5,883,646,378 $5,883,646,378

$2,662,623,794 $2,662,623,794

$2,472,538,297 $2,472,538,297

$190,085,497 $190,085,497

$334,230,000 $334,230,000

$334,230,000 $334,230,000

$2,886,792,584 $2,886,792,584

$924,256

$924,256

$539,269,443 $539,269,443

$2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885

$16,931,877 $16,931,877

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

$3,614,906

$2,560,957,209 $2,560,957,209 $5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906

$2,560,824,107 $2,560,824,107 $5,883,646,378 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906

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Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,316,971 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,455,338,263 $8,461,340,447 $8,461,535,464 $8,461,402,362

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

270.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($40,842) and 15 vacant positions ($684,705) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($725,547)

$0

$0

$0

270.2 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($221,241)

$0

$0

$0

270.3 Reduce funds and fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($336,660)

$0

$0

$0

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270.4 Reduce funds and fund eight positions utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($419,226)

$0

$0

$0

270.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($682,109)

$0

$0

$0

270.6 Reduce funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($262,298)

$0

$0

$0

270.7 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($18,750)

($98,143)

($98,143)

($98,143)

270.8 Reduce funds for personnel based on vacant jointly funded positions in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($1,292,329) ($1,292,329) ($1,292,329)

270.9 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($215,465)

($215,465)

($215,465)

270.10 Reduce funds for Family and Consumer Sciences. State General Funds

($29,932)

($29,932)

($29,932)

270.100 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,788,362 $45,818,324 $45,818,324 $45,818,324

State General Funds

$44,788,362 $45,818,324 $45,818,324 $45,818,324

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,069,877 $39,069,877 $39,069,877 $39,069,877

Intergovernmental Transfers

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services

$10,069,877 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $10,069,877

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,069,877 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $10,069,877

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

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Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,483,042 $5,483,042 $89,341,281

$5,483,042 $5,483,042 $90,371,243

$5,483,042 $5,483,042 $90,371,243

$5,483,042 $5,483,042 $90,371,243

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

271.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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271.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000
$3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000
$3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000
$3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000
$3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $78,539,344

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $78,539,344

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $78,539,344

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $78,539,344

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272.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($208,445) and 15 vacant positions ($880,546) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($1,088,991)

$0

$0

$0

272.2 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. State General Funds

($403,405)

$0

$0

$0

272.3 Reduce funds and fund ten positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($297,006)

$0

$0

$0

272.4 Reduce funds and fund one position utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($17,547)

$0

$0

$0

272.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($1,402,953)

($602,074)

($602,074)

($602,074)

272.6 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($99,065)

($143,065)

($143,065)

($143,065)

272.7 Reduce funds for travel. (H and S:NO; Utilize existing travel funds to support program purpose including outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences)

State General Funds

($253,819)

$0

$0

$0

272.8 Reduce funds for personnel based on vacant jointly funded positions in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs.

State General Funds

($779,478)

($779,478)

($779,478)

272.9 Reduce funds for vacant positions and reflect an April 1, 2020 start date. State General Funds

($243,600)

($243,600)

($243,600)

272.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$40,642,629 $42,437,198 $42,437,198 $42,437,198

State General Funds

$40,642,629 $42,437,198 $42,437,198 $42,437,198

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $74,976,558

$26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $76,771,127

$26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $76,771,127

$26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $76,771,127

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

273.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($45,000) and two vacant positions ($130,000).

State General Funds

($175,000)

273.2 Reduce funds and fund two positions utilize existing other funds.

State General Funds

($170,000)

($175,000) ($170,000)

($175,000) $0

($175,000) $0

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273.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($25,017)

($25,017)

$0

$0

273.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($60,500)

($60,500)

($60,500)

($60,500)

273.5 Reduce funds for Invest Georgia. State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

273.6 Reduce funds for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

273.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,911,154 $18,911,154 $19,106,171 $19,106,171

State General Funds

$18,911,154 $18,911,154 $19,106,171 $19,106,171

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,400,000 $17,400,000 $17,400,000 $17,400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Sales and Services

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,311,154 $36,311,154 $36,506,171 $36,506,171

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,014,238 $1,014,238

$1,014,238 $1,014,238

$1,014,238 $1,014,238

$1,014,238 $1,014,238

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

274.1 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for maintenance. (H and S:Reduce funds for maintenance)

State General Funds

($40,570)

($40,570)

($40,570)

274.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($5,000)

$0

$0

($40,570) $0

274.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$968,668

$973,668

$973,668

$973,668

State General Funds

$968,668

$973,668

$973,668

$973,668

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$606,988

$606,988

$606,988

$606,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,575,656

$1,580,656

$1,580,656

$1,580,656

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

275.1 Reduce funds for four vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($334,802)

($94,500)

275.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($9,815)

$0

275.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($32,500)

$0

275.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($88,678)

$0

275.5 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start dates. State General Funds

($26,101)

($94,500) $0 $0 $0
($26,101)

($94,500) $0 $0 $0
($26,101)

275.100 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,549,230

$2,894,424

$2,894,424

$2,894,424

State General Funds

$2,549,230

$2,894,424

$2,894,424

$2,894,424

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,485,243 $11,485,243 $11,485,243 $11,485,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,034,473

$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,379,667

$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,379,667

$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,379,667

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,782,377 $4,782,377 $1,151,189
$66,933 $66,933 $1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000 $5,933,566

$4,782,377 $4,782,377 $1,151,189
$66,933 $66,933 $1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000 $5,933,566

$4,782,377 $4,782,377 $1,151,189
$66,933 $66,933 $1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000 $5,933,566

$4,782,377 $4,782,377 $1,151,189
$66,933 $66,933 $1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000 $5,933,566

276.1 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions and reflect an April 1, 2020 start date)

State General Funds

($109,374)

($79,382)

($79,382)

($79,382)

276.2 Reduce funds for maintenance. (H and S:Reduce funds for grounds maintenance)

State General Funds

($88,064)

($33,400)

($33,400)

($33,400)

276.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($21,978)

$0

$0

$0

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276.100 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,562,961

$4,669,595

$4,669,595

$4,669,595

State General Funds

$4,562,961

$4,669,595

$4,669,595

$4,669,595

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,151,189

$1,151,189

$1,151,189

$1,151,189

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

Sales and Services

$1,084,256

$1,084,256

$1,084,256

$1,084,256

Record Center Storage Fees

$924,256

$924,256

$924,256

$924,256

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,000

$160,000

$160,000

$160,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,714,150

$5,820,784

$5,820,784

$5,820,784

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

277.1 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($73,413)

($73,413)

($73,413)

($73,413)

277.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for operations ($147,637) and travel ($25,000). (H and S:Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for operations ($139,298) and travel ($25,000))

State General Funds

($172,637)

($164,298)

($164,298)

($164,298)

277.3 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($133,102)

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277.100 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,696,717

$5,705,056

$5,705,056

$5,571,954

State General Funds

$5,696,717

$5,705,056

$5,705,056

$5,571,954

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

Sales and Services

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,469,699

$6,478,038

$6,478,038

$6,344,936

Georgia Research Alliance

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

278.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 278.2 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds 278.3 Reduce funds for GRA Ventures. State General Funds

($49,500)

($49,500)

($49,500)

($49,500)

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

($150,874)

($150,874)

($150,874)

($150,874)

278.100 -Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

State General Funds

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

$4,928,976

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Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

279.1 Reduce funds for personnel ($121,040) and operations ($7,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program.

State General Funds

($128,040)

($128,040)

($128,040)

($128,040)

279.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($26,528) and operations ($1,967) for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group.

State General Funds

($28,495)

($28,495)

($28,495)

($28,495)

279.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($69,468) and operations ($3,000) for the STEM@GTRI program.

State General Funds

($72,468)

($72,468)

($72,468)

($72,468)

279.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($9,688) and operations ($5,275) for the Severe Storms Research Center.

State General Funds

($14,963)

($14,963)

($14,963)

($14,963)

279.100 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

State General Funds

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

$5,855,190

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $512,835,526

$506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $512,835,526

$506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $512,835,526

$506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $512,835,526

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

280.1 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for maintenance.

State General Funds

($41,176)

($41,176)

($41,176)

($41,176)

280.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$988,234

$988,234

$988,234

$988,234

State General Funds

$988,234

$988,234

$988,234

$988,234

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,474,515

$367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,474,515

$367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,474,515

$367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,474,515

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

281.1 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds 281.2 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds
281.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($69,080) ($8,000) ($8,339)

($63,195) $0 $0

($63,195) $0 $0

($63,195) $0 $0

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281.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,494,448

$1,516,672

$1,516,672

$1,516,672

State General Funds

$1,494,448

$1,516,672

$1,516,672

$1,516,672

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,839,977

$2,862,201

$2,862,201

$2,862,201

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

282.1 Reduce funds to reflect increased faculty salaries for graduate medical education in the Teaching program.

State General Funds

($1,276,441)

$0

$0

$0

282.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($55,293)

($55,293)

($55,293)

($55,293)

282.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

282.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,224,124 $32,500,565 $32,500,565 $32,500,565

State General Funds

$31,224,124 $32,500,565 $32,500,565 $32,500,565

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,224,124 $32,500,565 $32,500,565 $32,500,565

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

283.1 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start date. State General Funds

($77,049)

283.2 Reduce funds and fund one position utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($99,860)

283.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($145,353)

283.4 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($64,986)

($77,049) ($99,860) ($145,353) ($64,986)

($77,049) ($99,860) ($145,353) ($64,986)

($77,049) ($99,860) ($145,353) ($64,986)

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283.5 Reduce funds to fund the materials grant at $.175 per capita.

State General Funds

($1,290,968)

$0

$0

$0

283.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,366,164 $39,657,132 $39,657,132 $39,657,132

State General Funds

$38,366,164 $39,657,132 $39,657,132 $39,657,132

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

Sales and Services

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,124,252 $44,415,220 $44,415,220 $44,415,220

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

284.1 Reduce funds for one vacant position ($186,919) and operations ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative.

State General Funds

($222,919)

($222,919)

($222,919)

($222,919)

284.2 Reduce funds for the start-up budget for businesses participating in the Georgia FinTech Academy.

State General Funds

($112,231)

($112,231)

($112,231)

($112,231)

284.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($39,461) and operations ($501,112) at the Augusta University Cancer Center.

State General Funds

($540,573)

($540,573)

($540,573)

($540,573)

284.4 Reduce funds for operations at the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center.

State General Funds

($39,822)

$0

$0

$0

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284.5 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start date ($107,794) and contracts ($57,539) at the Georgia Film Academy. (H and S:Reduce funds for personnel ($59,550) and contracts ($57,539) to reflect the delayed start date of the Georgia Film Academy)

State General Funds

($165,333)

($117,089)

($117,089)

($117,089)

284.6 Reduce funds for personnel ($40,000), operations ($40,000), and travel ($29,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy.

State General Funds

($109,538)

($109,538)

($109,538)

($109,538)

284.7 Reduce funds for projects and programming at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.

State General Funds

($68,714)

($68,714)

($68,714)

($68,714)

284.8 Reduce funds for operations at the Augusta University Adrenal Center.

State General Funds

($99,500)

($99,500)

($99,500)

($99,500)

284.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,894,882 $25,982,948 $25,982,948 $25,982,948

State General Funds

$25,894,882 $25,982,948 $25,982,948 $25,982,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,894,882 $25,982,948 $25,982,948 $25,982,948

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

285.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,749

$9,749

$9,749

$9,749

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285.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($110,567) and two vacant positions ($82,976).

State General Funds

($193,543)

285.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start dates. State General Funds

($204,729)

285.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($292,839)

285.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($47,500)

285.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($15,000)

($193,543) ($204,729) ($292,839)
($47,500) ($15,000)

($193,543) ($204,729) ($292,839)
($47,500) ($15,000)

($193,543) ($204,729) ($292,839)
($47,500) ($15,000)

285.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805

State General Funds

$11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805 $11,722,805

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$400,000 $400,000 $550,000

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$400,000 $400,000 $550,000

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$400,000 $400,000 $550,000

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$400,000 $400,000 $550,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $5,247,738

$550,000 $5,247,738

$550,000 $5,247,738

$550,000 $5,247,738

286.1 Reduce funds for personnel based on delayed start date. State General Funds 286.2 Reduce funds for equipment. State General Funds
286.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($34,252) ($30,065) ($8,339)

($31,820) ($30,065)
$0

($31,820) ($30,065)
$0

($31,820) ($30,065)
$0

286.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,474,462

$1,485,233

$1,485,233

$1,485,233

State General Funds

$1,474,462

$1,485,233

$1,485,233

$1,485,233

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,700,620

$3,700,620

$3,700,620

$3,700,620

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,175,082

$5,185,853

$5,185,853

$5,185,853

Teaching

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

$2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

$2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

$2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

287.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$656,063

$656,063

$656,063

$656,063

287.2 Reduce funds to reflect corrected credit hour enrollment. State General Funds

($9,644,318) ($9,644,318) ($9,644,318) ($9,644,318)

287.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298

State General Funds

$2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298 $2,287,273,298

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,273,996,513 $2,273,996,513 $2,273,996,513 $2,273,996,513

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,095,911,016 $2,095,911,016 $2,095,911,016 $2,095,911,016

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$178,085,497 $178,085,497 $178,085,497 $178,085,497

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091

Sales and Services

$2,813,088,547 $2,813,088,547 $2,813,088,547 $2,813,088,547

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$466,489,662 $466,489,662 $466,489,662 $466,489,662

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,531,177,449 $7,531,177,449 $7,531,177,449 $7,531,177,449

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Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

288.1 Reduce funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($190,000)

288.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the actual start date for a new position. State General Funds

($186,871) ($27,500)

($186,871) ($27,500)

($186,871) ($27,500)

288.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,481,769

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

State General Funds

$4,481,769

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,481,769

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

$4,457,398

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$489,381 $489,381 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

$489,381 $489,381 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

$489,381 $489,381 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

$489,381 $489,381 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000,000 $22,489,381

$22,000,000 $22,489,381

$22,000,000 $22,489,381

$22,000,000 $22,489,381

289.1 Reduce funds for personnel for the veterinary technician training program.

State General Funds

($19,575)

($19,575)

($19,575)

($19,575)

289.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$469,806

$469,806

$469,806

$469,806

State General Funds

$469,806

$469,806

$469,806

$469,806

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Sales and Services

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,469,806 $22,469,806 $22,469,806 $22,469,806

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

290.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,627

$9,627

$9,627

$9,627

290.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($160,576)

($160,576)

($160,576)

($160,576)

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290.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

State General Funds

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

$3,863,463

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades four through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

291.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$8,595

$8,595

$8,595

$8,595

291.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth. State General Funds

$189,804

$189,804

$189,804

$189,804

291.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades four through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

State General Funds

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

$3,945,859

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

292.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,220

$9,220

$9,220

$9,220

292.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($42,160) and three vacant positions ($183,750).

State General Funds

($225,910)

($225,910)

($225,910)

($225,910)

292.3 Reduce funds and fund three positions utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($210,172)

($210,172)

($210,172)

($210,172)

292.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($224,637)

($176,250)

($176,250)

($176,250)

292.100 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,656,807 $14,705,194 $14,705,194 $14,705,194

State General Funds

$14,656,807 $14,705,194 $14,705,194 $14,705,194

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,656,807 $14,705,194 $14,705,194 $14,705,194

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$194,747,794 $194,747,794 $194,747,794

$194,314,011 $194,314,011 $194,314,011

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

$1,394,876

$1,394,876

$1,394,876

$1,024,729

$1,024,729

$1,024,729

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$194,747,794 $194,314,011
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,247,671 $277,949 $277,949 $277,949
$198,668,290

$2,247,671 $277,949 $277,949 $277,949
$198,668,290

$2,247,671 $277,949 $277,949 $277,949
$198,668,290

$2,247,671 $277,949 $277,949 $277,949
$198,668,290

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$209,577,456 $210,116,584

State General Funds

$209,143,673 $209,682,801

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,394,876

$1,394,876

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,024,729

$1,024,729

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $370,147

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

Sales and Services

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$277,949

$277,949

State Funds Transfers

$277,949

$277,949

Agency to Agency Contracts

$277,949

$277,949

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$213,497,952 $214,037,080

$209,602,456 $209,168,673
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $213,522,952

$210,126,584 $209,692,801
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $214,047,080

Departmental Administration (DOR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($22,898)

($22,898)

($22,898)

($22,898)

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293.2 Reduce funds for personnel for two vacant positions and savings from payroll shared services transition.

State General Funds

($212,675)

($212,675)

($212,675)

($212,675)

293.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($9,611)

($9,611)

($9,611)

($9,611)

293.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

293.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($37,886)

($37,886)

($37,886)

($37,886)

293.100 -Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021

State General Funds

$14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021 $14,185,021

Forestland Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

294.1 Increase funds for grant reimbursements to meet projected needs.

State General Funds

$25,000,000

$25,000,000

$25,000,000

$25,000,000

294.100 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

295.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($11,046)

($11,046)

($11,046)

($11,046)

295.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($48,290)

($48,290)

($48,290)

($48,290)

295.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($25,386)

($25,386)

($25,386)

($25,386)

295.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

295.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($17,515)

($17,515)

($17,515)

($17,515)

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295.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,589,152

$7,589,152

$7,589,152

$7,589,152

State General Funds

$7,155,369

$7,155,369

$7,155,369

$7,155,369

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $370,147

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

$485,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,445,186

$8,445,186

$8,445,186

$8,445,186

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

296.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($7,005)

($7,005)

($7,005)

($7,005)

296.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,093)

($13,093)

($13,093)

($13,093)

296.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

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296.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($2,715)

($2,715)

296.5 Increase funds to reflect FY2019 firework excise tax collections.

State General Funds

$65,673

$65,673

($2,715) $65,673

($2,715) $65,673

296.100 -Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

State General Funds

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

$5,021,482

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,441,482

$5,441,482

$5,441,482

$5,441,482

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

297.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

State General Funds

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

$9,213,514

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

298.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($21,862)

($21,862)

($21,862)

($21,862)

298.2 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant positions. State General Funds

($344,142)

($344,142)

($344,142)

($344,142)

298.3 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

298.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($115,944)

($115,944)

($115,944)

($115,944)

298.5 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) implementation.

State General Funds

($3,084,771) ($3,084,771) ($3,084,771) ($3,084,771)

298.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899

State General Funds

$38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899 $38,672,899

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,265,601 $6,265,601

$6,265,601 $6,265,601

$6,265,601 $6,265,601

$6,265,601 $6,265,601

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

299.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($6,731)

($6,731)

($6,731)

($6,731)

299.2 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

299.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($12,248)

($12,248)

($12,248)

($12,248)

299.4 Reduce funds for contracts for reduced call center assistance.

State General Funds

($110,258)

($110,258)

($110,258)

($110,258)

299.5 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($66,748)

($66,748)

($66,748)

($66,748)

299.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

State General Funds

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

$6,060,682

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

State Funds Transfers

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

Agency to Agency Contracts

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,649,158

$6,649,158

$6,649,158

$6,649,158

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Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

300.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($76,897)

($76,897)

($76,897)

($76,897)

300.2 Reduce funds for personnel for ten vacant positions. State General Funds

($608,061)

($608,061)

($608,061)

($608,061)

300.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($152,490)

($152,490)

($152,490)

($152,490)

300.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

300.5 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

State General Funds

($330,586)

($330,586)

($330,586)

($330,586)

300.6 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($398,466)

($398,466)

($398,466)

($398,466)

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300.7 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from reduced utilization of private collection agencies and technology services.

State General Funds

($2,053,574) ($1,514,446) ($2,053,574) ($1,514,446)

300.8 Increase funds to produce a strategic implementation plan by December 1, 2020 for HB811 (2018 Session).

State General Funds

$25,000

$10,000

300.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,164,087 $59,703,215 $59,189,087 $59,713,215

State General Funds

$59,164,087 $59,703,215 $59,189,087 $59,713,215

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

State Funds Transfers

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

Agency to Agency Contracts

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,948,242 $61,487,370 $60,973,242 $61,497,370

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

301.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($7,952)

($7,952)

($7,952)

($7,952)

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301.2 Reduce funds for personnel for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($146,666)

($146,666)

($146,666)

($146,666)

301.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,417)

($13,417)

($13,417)

($13,417)

301.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

($8,934)

301.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($7,175)

($7,175)

($7,175)

($7,175)

301.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

State General Funds

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

$4,484,455

Taxpayer Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

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302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

($32,469)

($32,469)

($32,469)

($32,469)

302.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from the realignment of duties for three positions.

State General Funds

($201,116)

($201,116)

($201,116)

($201,116)

302.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($687,955)

($687,955)

($687,955)

($687,955)

302.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

($8,935)

302.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($62,167)

($62,167)

($62,167)

($62,167)

302.6 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from the reduced utilization of technology services.

State General Funds

($1,214,720) ($1,214,720) ($1,214,720) ($1,214,720)

302.100 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,113,813 $26,113,813 $26,113,813 $26,113,813

State General Funds

$26,113,813 $26,113,813 $26,113,813 $26,113,813

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,385,644 $26,385,644 $26,385,644 $26,385,644

Section 43: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,196,882 $25,196,882 $25,196,882

$25,196,882 $25,196,882 $25,196,882

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$25,196,882 $25,196,882
$550,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

$550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

$550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

$550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$24,344,970 $24,389,081

$24,344,970 $24,389,081

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$4,785,352

$4,785,352

$4,785,352

$4,785,352

$4,785,352

$4,785,352

$29,680,322 $29,724,433

$24,389,081 $24,389,081
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,724,433

$24,389,081 $24,389,081
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,724,433

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

303.1 Transfer funds from the Corporations program to the Elections program for personnel for one legal services position and contracts to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

($235,519)

($235,519)

($235,519)

($235,519)

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303.2 Transfer funds from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Law to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

($194,237)

($194,237)

($194,237)

($194,237)

303.3 Replace state funds with other funds. Sales and Services Not Itemized

$429,756

$429,756

$429,756

$429,756

303.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

304.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,445

$1,445

$1,445

$1,445

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304.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect realignment of duties and delayed start date of one position.

State General Funds

($30,320)

($30,320)

($30,320)

($30,320)

304.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced printing and postage.

State General Funds

($14,170)

($14,170)

($14,170)

($14,170)

304.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from reduced support services.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

304.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($8,925)

($8,925)

($8,925)

($8,925)

304.6 Transfer funds from the Corporations program to the Elections program for personnel for one legal services position and contracts to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

$235,519

$235,519

$235,519

$235,519

304.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

State General Funds

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

$5,602,456

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,202,456

$6,202,456

$6,202,456

$6,202,456

Investigations

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

305.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,448

$1,448

$1,448

$1,448

305.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect realignment of duties and delayed start dates of three positions.

State General Funds

($41,792)

($41,792)

($41,792)

($41,792)

305.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($11,155)

($11,155)

($11,155)

($11,155)

305.100 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

State General Funds

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

$3,332,537

Office Administration (SOS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

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306.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,520

$1,520

$1,520

$1,520

306.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. State General Funds

($76,895)

($76,895)

($76,895)

($76,895)

306.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($124,725)

($124,725)

($124,725)

($124,725)

306.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($9,243)

($9,243)

($9,243)

($9,243)

306.5 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from reduced data analytics services.

State General Funds

($110,259)

($110,259)

($110,259)

($110,259)

306.100 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

State General Funds

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

$3,131,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,136,866

$3,136,866

$3,136,866

$3,136,866

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$400,000 $8,965,401

$400,000 $8,965,401

$400,000 $8,965,401

$400,000 $8,965,401

307.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,805

$3,805

$3,805

$3,805

307.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties.

State General Funds

($179,831)

($179,831)

($179,831)

($179,831)

307.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($34,422)

($34,422)

($34,422)

($34,422)

307.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

State General Funds

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

$8,354,953

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,754,953

$8,754,953

$8,754,953

$8,754,953

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $731,773

$25,000 $731,773

$25,000 $731,773

$25,000 $731,773

308.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

$285

308.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$707,058

$707,058

$707,058

$707,058

State General Funds

$707,058

$707,058

$707,058

$707,058

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$732,058

$732,058

$732,058

$732,058

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

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 Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

309.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,201

$1,201

$1,201

$1,201

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309.2 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($45,642)

($45,642)

309.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect business process improvements.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($45,642) ($80,000)

($45,642) ($80,000)

309.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

State General Funds

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

$3,016,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,600

$3,116,600

$3,116,600

$3,116,600

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

310.1 Add funds for start-up for program implementation per HB324 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

$244,111

310.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

310.100 -Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

$244,111

State General Funds

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

$244,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000

$244,111

$244,111

$244,111

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,008,423,419 $1,008,423,419 $1,008,423,419

$138,945,795 $138,945,795 $138,945,795

$869,477,624 $869,477,624 $869,477,624

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$9,278,261

$9,278,261

$9,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$1,018,340,330 $1,018,340,330 $1,018,340,330

$1,008,423,419 $138,945,795 $869,477,624 $38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,018,340,330

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$992,841,109 $992,841,109 $138,876,034 $138,876,034

$990,524,221 $136,559,146

$989,835,129 $136,130,054

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$853,965,075 $38,650 $38,650
$9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,002,758,020

$853,965,075 $38,650 $38,650
$9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,002,758,020

$853,965,075 $38,650 $38,650
$11,595,149 $3,595,149 $3,595,149 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,002,758,020

$853,705,075 $38,650 $38,650
$12,024,241 $4,024,241 $4,024,241 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,002,498,020

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $10,856,367

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $10,856,367

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $10,856,367

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $10,856,367

311.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

Lottery Proceeds

$58,209

$58,209

$58,209

$58,209

311.2 Reduce funds to eliminate five vacant positions ($271,275) and reduce the starting salaries for two positions ($151,011).

Lottery Proceeds

($422,286)

($422,286)

($422,286)

($422,286)

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311.3 Reduce funds for motor vehicle expenses ($500), conference registration fees ($4,443), travel ($11,666), and supplies and printing ($17,804).

Lottery Proceeds

($34,413)

($34,413)

($34,413)

($34,413)

311.4 Reduce funds for computer refresh ($19,800) and for the maintenance of server systems ($7,502).

Lottery Proceeds

($27,302)

($27,302)

($27,302)

($27,302)

311.5 Reduce funds for web development ($1,100) and software maintenance ($11,286) contracts.

Lottery Proceeds

($12,386)

($12,386)

($12,386)

($12,386)

311.100 -Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

Lottery Proceeds

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

$9,779,539

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

State Funds Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,418,189 $10,418,189 $10,418,189 $10,418,189

Dual Enrollment

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

312.100 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

313.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

State General Funds

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

314.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $339,064 in surplus funds for future use. (CC:Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $169,532 in surplus funds for future use)

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($441,987) $441,987
$0

($611,519) $611,519
$0

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314.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$761,253

$591,721

State General Funds

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$761,253

$591,721

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$441,987

$611,519

Reserved Fund Balances

$441,987

$611,519

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$441,987

$611,519

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

315.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $945,370 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($349,607) $349,607
$0

($349,607) $349,607
$0

315.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$700,000

$700,000

$350,393

$350,393

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

$350,393

$350,393

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$349,607

$349,607

Reserved Fund Balances

$349,607

$349,607

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$349,607

$349,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

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HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

316.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE GED Grant.

Lottery Proceeds

($1,508,629)

($1,508,629)

($1,508,629)

($1,508,629)

316.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

Lottery Proceeds

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

317.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Grants. Lottery Proceeds

($4,472,975) ($4,472,975) ($4,472,975) ($4,472,975)

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317.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491

Lottery Proceeds

$61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491 $61,723,491

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

318.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

$930,427

$930,427

$930,427

$930,427

318.2 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private postsecondary institutions.

Lottery Proceeds

($155,350)

($155,350)

($155,350)

($155,350)

318.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274

Lottery Proceeds

$62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274 $62,792,274

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

319.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

($2,243,876) ($2,243,876) ($2,243,876) ($2,503,876)

319.2 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public postsecondary institutions.

Lottery Proceeds

($7,623,968) ($7,623,968) ($7,623,968) ($7,623,968)

319.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$693,248,104 $693,248,104 $693,248,104 $692,988,104

Lottery Proceeds

$693,248,104 $693,248,104 $693,248,104 $692,988,104

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,248,104 $693,248,104 $693,248,104 $692,988,104

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

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320.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,000,000 $34,000,000 $34,000,000 $34,000,000

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

321.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

322.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $519,120 in surplus funds for future use. (CC:Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $259,560 in surplus funds for future use)

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($708,500) $708,500
$0

($968,060) $968,060
$0

322.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$529,000

$269,440

State General Funds

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$529,000

$269,440

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$708,500

$968,060

Reserved Fund Balances

$708,500

$968,060

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$708,500

$968,060

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

Public Safety Memorial Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

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2223

323.1 Replace funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $1,910,483 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($198,214) $198,214
$0

($198,214) $198,214
$0

323.100 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$401,786

$401,786

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$401,786

$401,786

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$198,214

$198,214

Reserved Fund Balances

$198,214

$198,214

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$198,214

$198,214

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

324.100 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

State General Funds

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

$5,370,000

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Service Cancelable Loans

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

325.100 -Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

State General Funds

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

326.1 Replace funds and utilize additional surplus funds to meet the projected need leaving $919,087 in surplus funds for future use.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($618,580) $618,580
$0

($618,580) $618,580
$0

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2225

326.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$22,841,185 $22,841,185 $22,222,605 $22,222,605

State General Funds

$22,841,185 $22,841,185 $22,222,605 $22,222,605

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,896,841

$1,896,841

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,896,841

$1,896,841

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,896,841

$1,896,841

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,119,446 $24,119,446 $24,119,446 $24,119,446

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

327.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($57,087)

($57,087)

($57,087)

($57,087)

327.2 Reduce funds for commission meetings ($1,269) and travel ($1,474).

State General Funds

($2,743)

($2,743)

($2,743)

($2,743)

327.3 Reduce funds and utilize other funds for operations for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Coordinator position.

State General Funds

($4,608)

($4,608)

($4,608)

($4,608)

327.4 Reduce funds for computer refresh. State General Funds

($5,323)

($5,323)

($5,323)

($5,323)

327.100 -Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 792)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$938,893 $938,893 $938,893

$938,893 $938,893 $938,893

$938,893 $938,893 $938,893

$938,893 $938,893 $938,893

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,845,993 $41,845,993 $41,845,993

$220,000 $220,000 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,845,993

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,811,453 $41,811,453

$185,460 $185,460 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,811,453

$185,460 $185,460 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,811,453

Local/Floor COLA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($34,540)

($34,540)

($34,540)

($34,540)

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328.100 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

State General Funds

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

$185,460

System Administration (TRS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$0 $0 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$0 $0 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$0 $0 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

329.100 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 21.14% for State Fiscal Year 2020.

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Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$373,978,376 $373,978,376 $373,978,376

$373,978,376 $373,978,376 $373,978,376

$281,961,802 $281,961,802 $281,961,802

$281,961,802 $281,961,802 $281,961,802

$390,821,447 $390,821,447 $390,821,447

$48,941,776 $48,941,776 $48,941,776

$48,941,776 $48,941,776 $48,941,776

$341,879,671 $341,879,671 $341,879,671

$82,521,052 $82,521,052 $82,521,052

$259,358,619 $259,358,619 $259,358,619

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$1,051,231,247 $1,051,231,247 $1,051,231,247

$373,978,376 $373,978,376 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,051,231,247

Section Total - Final

$371,813,027 $371,745,256

$371,813,027 $371,745,256

$281,961,802 $281,961,802

$281,961,802 $281,961,802

$390,821,447 $390,821,447

$48,941,776 $48,941,776

$48,941,776 $48,941,776

$341,879,671 $341,879,671

$82,521,052 $82,521,052

$259,358,619 $259,358,619

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$1,049,065,898 $1,048,998,127

$371,745,256 $371,745,256 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,048,998,127

$371,745,256 $371,745,256 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,048,998,127

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Adult Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

330.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,194

$1,194

$1,194

$1,194

330.2 Reduce funds for operations allocations to colleges. State General Funds

($676,350)

($676,350)

($676,350)

($676,350)

330.3 Reduce funds for operations for the Cedartown Career Center due to delayed occupancy of the adult education and workforce development facility.

State General Funds

($31,250)

($31,250)

($31,250)

($31,250)

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330.100 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,202,335 $16,202,335 $16,202,335 $16,202,335

State General Funds

$16,202,335 $16,202,335 $16,202,335 $16,202,335

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,145,342

$4,145,342

$4,145,342

$4,145,342

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,434,222

$1,434,222

$1,434,222

$1,434,222

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,434,222

$1,434,222

$1,434,222

$1,434,222

Sales and Services

$2,711,120

$2,711,120

$2,711,120

$2,711,120

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,711,120

$2,711,120

$2,711,120

$2,711,120

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$8,021

$8,021

$8,021

$8,021

State Funds Transfers

$8,021

$8,021

$8,021

$8,021

Agency to Agency Contracts

$8,021

$8,021

$8,021

$8,021

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,795,735 $44,795,735 $44,795,735 $44,795,735

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

331.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$759

$759

$759

$759

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331.2 Reduce funds and fund one position jointly in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing existing federal funds.

State General Funds

($103,649)

($103,649)

($103,649)

($103,649)

331.3 Reduce funds and transfer one position from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program.

State General Funds

($122,129)

($122,129)

($122,129)

($122,129)

331.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($517,748)

($517,748)

($517,748)

($517,748)

331.5 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds

($54,021)

($54,021)

($54,021)

($54,021)

331.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($22,476)

($22,476)

($22,476)

($22,476)

331.100 -Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

State General Funds

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

$7,813,719

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

Sales and Services

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

$4,527

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,818,246

$7,818,246

$7,818,246

$7,818,246

Economic Development and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631
$2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631
$2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631
$2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631
$2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

332.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$40

$40

$40

$40

332.2 Reduce funds for four consultants for customized business training in welding and industrial maintenance.

State General Funds

($280,000)

($280,000)

($280,000)

($280,000)

332.100 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

State General Funds

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

$3,112,104

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

Sales and Services

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

State Funds Transfers

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,520,633 $31,520,633 $31,520,633 $31,520,633

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

333.1 Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing $103,649 in existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

333.100 -Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

Quick Start

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247 $4,247 $11,353,153

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247 $4,247 $11,353,153

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247 $4,247 $11,353,153

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247 $4,247 $11,353,153

334.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$794

$794

$794

$794

334.2 Reduce funds for training. State General Funds

($453,956)

($453,956)

($453,956)

($453,956)

334.100 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,895,744 $10,895,744 $10,895,744 $10,895,744

State General Funds

$10,895,744 $10,895,744 $10,895,744 $10,895,744

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

Sales and Services

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,899,991 $10,899,991 $10,899,991 $10,899,991

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

$48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

$48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

$48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

335.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$93,443

$93,443

$93,443

$93,443

335.2 Fund one position transferred from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program utilizing $122,129 in existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

335.3 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates for new positions. State General Funds

($67,771)

($67,771)

($67,771)

335.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 792)

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 STATE FUNDS

$333,789,125 $333,721,354 $333,721,354 $333,721,354

State General Funds

$333,789,125 $333,721,354 $333,721,354 $333,721,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,143,215 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $48,143,215

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$48,143,215 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $48,143,215

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$364,704,868 $364,704,868 $364,704,868 $364,704,868

Intergovernmental Transfers

$47,507,554 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $47,507,554

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,568,987

$47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,501,216

$47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,501,216

$47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,501,216

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,003,209,045 $2,003,209,045 $2,003,209,045

State General Funds

$77,342,738 $77,342,738 $77,342,738

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,925,866,307 $1,925,866,307 $1,925,866,307

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,607,707,398 $1,607,707,398 $1,607,707,398

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,011,369 $93,011,369 $93,011,369

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$98,044,213 $98,044,213 $98,044,213

Intergovernmental Transfers

$39,424,872 $39,424,872 $39,424,872

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$39,424,872 $39,424,872 $39,424,872

Sales and Services

$58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,708,960,656 $3,708,960,656 $3,708,960,656

$2,003,209,045 $77,342,738
$1,925,866,307 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,708,960,656

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,990,429,093 $1,990,429,093 $1,991,929,093

State General Funds

$78,729,138 $78,729,138 $80,229,138

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,911,699,955 $1,911,699,955 $1,911,699,955

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,607,707,398 $1,607,707,398 $1,607,707,398

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,011,369 $93,011,369 $93,011,369

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$98,044,213 $98,044,213 $98,044,213

Intergovernmental Transfers

$39,424,872 $39,424,872 $39,424,872

$1,993,429,093 $81,729,138
$1,911,699,955 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,696,180,704

$39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,696,180,704

$39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,697,680,704

$39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,699,180,704

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

336.1 Reduce funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session).

State Motor Fuel Funds

($11,363,317) ($11,363,317) ($11,363,317) ($11,363,317)

336.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$823,634,375 $823,634,375 $823,634,375 $823,634,375

State Motor Fuel Funds

$823,634,375 $823,634,375 $823,634,375 $823,634,375

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$862,452,699 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $862,452,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$862,452,699 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $862,452,699

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,300,430 $55,300,430 $55,300,430 $55,300,430

Intergovernmental Transfers

$38,737,112 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $38,737,112

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,741,387,504

$38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,741,387,504

$38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,741,387,504

$38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,741,387,504

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

337.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$177,547,536 $177,547,536 $177,547,536 $177,547,536

State Motor Fuel Funds

$177,547,536 $177,547,536 $177,547,536 $177,547,536

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$459,498,110 $459,498,110 $459,498,110 $459,498,110

Construction Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $155,934,165

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $155,934,165

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $155,934,165

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $155,934,165

338.100 -Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,192,556 $101,192,556 $101,192,556 $101,192,556

State Motor Fuel Funds

$101,192,556 $101,192,556 $101,192,556 $101,192,556

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,934,165 $155,934,165 $155,934,165 $155,934,165

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

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339.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,951,687

$2,951,687

$2,951,687

$2,951,687

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,951,687

$2,951,687

$2,951,687

$2,951,687

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $9,043,897

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,995,584 $11,995,584 $11,995,584 $11,995,584

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

340.100 -Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,999,177 $69,999,177 $69,999,177 $69,999,177

State Motor Fuel Funds

$69,999,177 $69,999,177 $69,999,177 $69,999,177

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

Sales and Services

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$398,970 $81,237,970

$398,970 $81,237,970

$398,970 $81,237,970

$398,970 $81,237,970

Intermodal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

341.1 Utilize $3,000,000 in existing funds for expansion initiatives at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. (H:YES)(S and CC:Increase funds for expansion initiatives at Middle Georgia Regional Airport)

State General Funds

$0

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

341.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $21,362,509 $22,862,509

State General Funds

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $21,362,509 $22,862,509

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$782,232

$782,232

$782,232

$782,232

Intergovernmental Transfers

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Sales and Services

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

$113,506,110 $113,506,110 $115,006,110 $116,506,110

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$192,586,631 $0
$192,586,631 $192,586,631

$192,586,631 $0
$192,586,631 $192,586,631

$192,586,631 $0
$192,586,631 $192,586,631

$192,586,631 $0
$192,586,631 $192,586,631

342.1 Reduce funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session).

State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,416,635) ($1,416,635) ($1,416,635) ($1,416,635)

342.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996

State Motor Fuel Funds

$191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996 $191,169,996

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $62,002,378

$6,000,000 $62,002,378

343.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $51,655,917

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,002,378 $62,002,378 $62,002,378 $62,002,378

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

344.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

$2,487,098

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $22,772,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,259,893

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

345.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$443,892,701 $443,892,701 $443,892,701 $443,892,701

State Motor Fuel Funds

$443,892,701 $443,892,701 $443,892,701 $443,892,701

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

Sales and Services

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

2245

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$464,048,971 $464,048,971 $464,048,971 $464,048,971

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637

346.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,062,611 $50,062,611 $50,062,611 $50,062,611

State Motor Fuel Funds

$50,062,611 $50,062,611 $50,062,611 $50,062,611

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$76,260,542 $76,260,542 $76,260,542 $76,260,542

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $76,110,542 $76,110,542 $76,110,542 $76,110,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637 $151,857,637 $151,857,637 $151,857,637

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

347.1 Replace funds.
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$1,386,400 ($1,386,400)
$0

$1,386,400 ($1,386,400)
$0

$1,386,400 ($1,386,400)
$0

$1,386,400 ($1,386,400)
$0

347.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$103,282,386 $103,282,386 $103,282,386 $103,282,386

State General Funds

$58,866,629 $58,866,629 $58,866,629 $58,866,629

State Motor Fuel Funds

$44,415,757 $44,415,757 $44,415,757 $44,415,757

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$238,282,386 $238,282,386 $238,282,386 $238,282,386

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

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from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$23,501,806 $23,501,806 $23,501,806

$23,501,806 $23,501,806 $23,501,806

$14,734,560 $14,734,560 $14,734,560

$14,734,560 $14,734,560 $14,734,560

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$41,345,843 $41,345,843 $41,345,843

$23,501,806 $23,501,806 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $41,345,843

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Final

$21,987,998 $21,987,998

$21,987,998 $21,987,998

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$21,987,998 $21,987,998 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477

$21,987,998 $21,987,998 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,359,477 $39,832,035

$2,359,477 $39,832,035

$2,359,477 $39,832,035

$2,359,477 $39,832,035

Departmental Administration (DVS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

348.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$723

$723

$723

$723

348.100 -Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

State General Funds

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

$1,924,010

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

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349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$316

$316

$316

$316

349.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$710,791

$710,791

$710,791

$710,791

State General Funds

$710,791

$710,791

$710,791

$710,791

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$198,004

$198,004

$198,004

$198,004

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$198,004

$198,004

$198,004

$198,004

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,795

$908,795

$908,795

$908,795

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

350.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$58

$58

$58

$58

350.2 Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.

State General Funds

($777,724)

($777,724)

($777,724)

($777,724)

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350.3 Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.

State General Funds

($183,864)

($183,864)

($183,864)

($183,864)

350.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,024,818 $12,024,818 $12,024,818 $12,024,818

State General Funds

$12,024,818 $12,024,818 $12,024,818 $12,024,818

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

Intergovernmental Transfers

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Sales and Services

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,043,411 $29,043,411 $29,043,411 $29,043,411

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

351.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,891

$2,891

$2,891

$2,891

351.2 Reduce funds for personnel for nine vacant veterans field service office positions.

State General Funds

($556,208)

($556,208)

($556,208)

($556,208)

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351.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

State General Funds

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

$7,328,379

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$627,440

$627,440

$627,440

$627,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$627,440

$627,440

$627,440

$627,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,955,819

$7,955,819

$7,955,819

$7,955,819

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,121,853 $19,121,853 $19,121,853

$19,121,853 $19,121,853 $19,121,853

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$19,495,685 $19,495,685 $19,495,685

$19,121,853 $19,121,853
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,495,685

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$19,124,954 $19,124,954

$19,124,954 $19,124,954

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$19,498,786 $19,498,786

$19,124,954 $19,124,954
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,498,786

$19,124,954 $19,124,954
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,498,786

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$13,038,327 $13,038,327

$13,038,327 $13,038,327

$13,038,327 $13,038,327

$13,038,327 $13,038,327

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,558

$2,558

$2,558

$2,558

352.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,040,885 $13,040,885 $13,040,885 $13,040,885

State General Funds

$13,040,885 $13,040,885 $13,040,885 $13,040,885

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

$308,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,349,238 $13,349,238 $13,349,238 $13,349,238

Board Administration (SBWC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

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353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

State General Funds

$543

$543

$543

$543

353.100 -Board Administration (SBWC)

Appropriation (HB 792)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

State General Funds

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

$6,084,069

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,149,548

$6,149,548

$6,149,548

$6,149,548

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387

State General Funds

$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,241,816,094 $1,241,816,094 $1,241,816,094

$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,241,816,094

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,143,315,441 $1,143,272,036 $1,143,315,441 $1,143,272,036
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,162,201,148 $1,162,157,743

$1,143,272,036 $1,143,272,036
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,162,157,743

$1,143,272,036 $1,143,272,036
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,162,157,743

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,127,015,674 $1,127,015,674 $1,127,015,674 $1,127,015,674

354.1 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

State General Funds

($79,658,351) ($79,658,351) ($79,658,351) ($79,658,351)

354.2 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$43,405

$0

$0

$0

354.3 Redirect $10,425,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY2018 for the Department of Juvenile Justice to design, construct, and equip a Juvenile Transition Center in Gwinnett County (HB44, Bond 348.406) to be used to design, construct, and equip an academic building at the Augusta Youth Development Campus. (H:YES)(S:NO)(CC:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

354.4 Redirect $1,300,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY2018 for the Department of Juvenile Justice to design, construct, and equip a Juvenile Transition Center in Gwinnett County (HB44, Bond 348.406) to be used to design new housing units, a medical building, and campus master plan at the Macon Youth Development Campus. (H:YES)(S:NO)(CC:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

354.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,028,515,021 $1,028,515,021
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,047,400,728

$1,028,471,616 $1,028,471,616
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,047,357,323

Appropriation (HB 792)
$1,028,471,616 $1,028,471,616 $1,028,471,616 $1,028,471,616
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,047,357,323 $1,047,357,323

Continuation Budget

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

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355.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

Appropriation (HB 792)
$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

[BOND 355.101] From State General Funds, $15,847,984 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 $185,140,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.102] From State General Funds, $3,120,548 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 $36,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.103] From State General Funds, $2,623,640 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 $30,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.104] From State General Funds, $1,166,728 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 $13,630,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.105] From State General Funds, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 355.106] From State General Funds, $2,814,981 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 $12,165,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.107] From State General Funds, $255,516 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,

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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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.108] From State General Funds, $96,300 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.109] From State General Funds, $276,523 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 $1,195,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.110] From State General Funds, $241,032 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 $1,815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 355.111] From State General Funds, $467,428 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 $2,020,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.112] From State General Funds, $115,700 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.201] From State General Funds, $4,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.202] From State General Funds, $1,275,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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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 $14,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.203] From State General Funds, $1,164,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.204] From State General Funds, $907,360 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 $10,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.205] From State General Funds, $1,566,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $18,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.206] From State General Funds, $3,381,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $39,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.207] From State General Funds, $4,358,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $48,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and

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forty months. [BOND 355.208] From State General Funds, $1,203,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.209] From State General Funds, $138,840 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 $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.210] From State General Funds, $485,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.211] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.212] From State General Funds, $63,635 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 $275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.213] 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.

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[BOND 355.214] From State General Funds, $34,710 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.215] From State General Funds, $532,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.216] From State General Funds, $995,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.217] From State General Funds, $370,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.218] 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 instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.220] From State General Funds, $419,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.221] From State General Funds, $350,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.222] From State General Funds, $333,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.223] From State General Funds, $57,850 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications 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 $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.224] From State General Funds, $256,800 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 $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 355.225] From State General Funds, $608,582 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 $2,630,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.226] From State General Funds, $127,544 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 $1,490,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.227] From State General Funds, $35,524 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

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public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $415,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.228] From State General Funds, $89,024 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 $1,040,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.229] From State General Funds, $162,640 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.230] 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 355.231] 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 instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.232] 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 355.233] From State General Funds, $185,120 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,

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both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.234] From State General Funds, $154,936 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 $1,810,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.235] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.251] From State General Funds, $908,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.252] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.253] From State General Funds, $694,200 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.254] From State General Funds, $925,600 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.255] From State General Funds, $2,677,238 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $29,485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.256] From State General Funds, $4,485,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.257] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.258] From State General Funds, $513,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.259] From State General Funds, $142,556 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 $1,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.260] From State General Funds, $254,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.301] From State General Funds, $586,360 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

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$6,850,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.302] From State General Funds, $171,200 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 $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 355.303] 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 355.331] From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.341] From State General Funds, $196,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.351] From State General Funds, $92,448 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 $1,080,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.352] From State General Funds, $89,024 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 $1,040,000 in principal amount of

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General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.361] From State General Funds, $133,055 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 $575,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.362] From State General Funds, $123,799 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 $535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.371] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.372] From State General Funds, $205,868 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 $2,405,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.373] From State General Funds, $459,329 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,985,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.374] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 sixty months. [BOND 355.375] From State General Funds, $217,424 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.376] From State General Funds, $386,438 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,670,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.377] From State General Funds, $154,048 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,160,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 355.378] From State General Funds, $993,863 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,295,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.379] From State General Funds, $1,241,200 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 $14,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.380] From State General Funds, $557,674 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 $2,410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.381] From State General Funds, $466,948 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 $5,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[BOND 355.391] From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.392] From State General Funds, $1,206,960 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 $14,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.393] 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 355.401] From State General Funds, $340,688 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 $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 355.402] From State General Funds, $861,965 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 $3,725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.403] From State General Funds, $1,052,870 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.404] From State General Funds, $462,800 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

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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 355.411] From State General Funds, $971,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.412] From State General Funds, $363,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.431] From State General Funds, $2,236,481 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 $9,665,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.432] From State General Funds, $51,360 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 $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 355.433] From State General Funds, $105,288 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,230,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.434] From State General Funds, $254,232 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.435] From State General Funds, $154,508 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the

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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 $1,805,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.436] From State General Funds, $178,178 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 $770,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.501] From State General Funds, $1,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.502] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.511] From State General Funds, $8,560 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 $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 355.512] From State General Funds, $392,223 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,695,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.513] From State General Funds, $79,833 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,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.521] From State General Funds, $154,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.531] From State General Funds, $12,840,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Office of Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $150,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.571] From State General Funds, $111,072 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 $480,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.572] From State General Funds, $150,410 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 $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.573] From State General Funds, $310,076 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,340,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.575] From State General Funds, $252,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General

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Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.581] From State General Funds, $813,200 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 $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.591] From State General Funds, $155,268 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,710,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.601] From State General Funds, $134,392 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.611] From State General Funds, $355,199 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 $1,535,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.612] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.613] From State General Funds, $1,159,880 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 $13,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.614] From State General Funds, $363,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.615] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 355.616] From State General Funds, $572,040 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.621] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.631] From State General Funds, $1,997,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $22,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.632] From State General Funds, $1,243,960 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 $13,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.651] From State General Funds, $454,000 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.677] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.678] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 $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 355.679] From State General Funds, $136,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.680] From State General Funds, $544,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.681] From State General Funds, $817,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.682] From State General Funds, $408,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 355.683] From State General Funds, $272,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 355.701] From State General Funds, $925,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia General Assembly by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated Reserved.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) Additional funds for personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Prosecuting Attorneys, Georgia Public Defender Council, Office of Legislative Counsel, Department of Juvenile Justice, and the State Forestry Commission. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Judges of the Superior Courts. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program and

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grants, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program and grants for the purpose of providing a $3,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $3,000 increase for school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, media specialists, special education specialists, and technology specialists. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Juvenile Justice for the Community Service, Secure Detention (RYDCs), and Secure Commitment (YDCs) programs, such funds to be used for the purpose of providing a $3,000 increase to the state base salary schedule for certified teachers and certified personnel, including a $3,000 increase for eligible certified employees. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the purpose of providing a two percent increase to the state base salary for school bus drivers, lunchroom workers and school nurses. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the Department of Early Care and Learning to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $3,000. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
8.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
9.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
10.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.

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11.) In lieu of other numbered items, additional funds for personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2019 or salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2019.
Section 53: Refunds In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of

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text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, 53 and 54 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.
Section 56: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
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.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, 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

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State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
Part II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
Part III: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative England of the 116th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 792.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

Pursuant to Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII (b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Representative England of the 116th moved that HB 792 be immediately transmitted to the Governor.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following communications were transmitted to the Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of the State of Georgia:

Clerk's Office House of Representatives

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The Honorable Brian Kemp Governor of the State of Georgia Room 201, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Kemp,
The House of Representatives has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on House Bill 792, by Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th and England of the 116th, amending an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved May 10, 2019.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 792.
Pursuant to Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII (b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, by a vote of 169 yeas to 0 nays, the House of Representatives, on this day, ordered HB 792 be immediately transmitted to the Governor.
Also, on this day, the Senate by a vote of 54 yeas 0 nay, ordered HB 792 be immediately transmitted to the Governor.
Accordingly, House Bill 792 is transmitted to you herewith this date.
Very truly yours,
/s/ William L. Reilly Clerk, Georgia House of Representatives
cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the House The Honorable Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State The Honorable Jan Jones, Speaker Pro Tem of the House Mr. David Cook, Secretary of the Senate Mr. Rick Ruskell, Legislative Counsel
Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
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The Honorable Brian Kemp Governor of the State of Georgia Room 201, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Kemp:
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:
HB 792 by Representative Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th, and England of the 116th:
A Bill to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30 2020, known as the "General Appropriations Act, Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019.
Pursuant to Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII (b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by a vote of 54 yeas, 0 nays, the Senate, on this day, ordered HB 792 be immediately transmitted to the Governor. A copy of the Roll Call is attached.
Respectfully,
/s/ David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate
Attachment
cc: The Honorable Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the House The Honorable Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of the Senate The Honorable Butch Miller, President Pro Tempore of the Senate Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House of Representatives Mr. Rick Ruskell, Legislative Counsel
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 1473. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Clark of the 147th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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PART I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, meetings of the 2020 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Friday, March 13, 2020, through Thursday, April 2, 2020, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
PART II
The House of Representatives shall meet in accordance with the following schedule:
Friday, March 13 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 29
Monday, March 16 .............................................................................................. in adjournment Tuesday, March 17 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 30 Wednesday, March 18 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 31 Thursday, March 19 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 32 Friday, March 20 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 33
Monday, March 23 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 34 Tuesday, March 24 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 35 Wednesday, March 25 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 36 Thursday, March 26 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 37 Friday, March 27 ........................................................................ convene for legislative day 38
Monday, March 30 ..................................................................... convene for legislative day 39 Tuesday, March 31 ..................................................................................... committee work day Wednesday, April 1 .................................................................................... committee work day Thursday, April 2 .................................................... convene for legislative day 40 (SINE DIE)
PART III
The Senate shall meet in accordance with the following schedule:
Friday, March 13 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 29
Monday, March 16 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 30 Tuesday, March 17 .............................................................................................. in adjournment Wednesday, March 18 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 31 Thursday, March 19 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 32 Friday, March 20 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 33
Monday, March 23 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 34 Tuesday, March 24 ...................................................................... convene for legislative day 35 Wednesday, March 25 ................................................................. convene for legislative day 36 Thursday, March 26 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 37 Friday, March 27 ........................................................................ convene for legislative day 38

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Saturday, March 28 ..............................................................................................committee day
Monday, March 30 ..................................................................... convene for legislative day 39 Tuesday, March 31 ...............................................................................................committee day Wednesday, April 1..............................................................................................committee day Thursday, April 2 .................................................... convene for legislative day 40 (SINE DIE)
PART IV
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the General Assembly 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; and the hours for convening and adjourning the Senate for each legislative day may be as ordered by the Senate. Each house, upon its own 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 2020 regular session may be as provided by another resolution of the General Assembly adopted subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.
PART V
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section 38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate, respectively, by such means as such officers deem practical and efficient; and each house shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date certain jointly specified by such officers. Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as to any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly shall constitute the consent of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Burns of the 159th asked unanimous consent that HR 1473 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1093. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Pirkle of the 155th, Ridley of the 6th and Watson of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes; to provide a definition; to provide for composition, powers, and terms of office of the commission; to provide for limitations on assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1026. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Knight of the 130th, Jasperse of the 11th and Bentley of the 139th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-499 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selection of REACH scholars, so as to revise the number of REACH scholars to be designated by participating school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
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N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

E Stephens, M E Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 109, nays 58.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 606 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 188 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 416. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-4-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of College and Career Transitions and powers and duties, so as to change the name of the Office of College and Career Transitions to the Office of College and Career Academies; to provide for the appointment and duties of a director of said office; to provide for the approval of advisers to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for collaboration between the office and certain entities to support efforts to recruit new industries and expand existing industries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 463. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to remove provisions and references regarding direct recording electronic voting machines; to revise certain duties of the State Election Board; to provide for the deadline for registering to vote in certain runoffs; to provide for the number of voting booths or enclosures; to provide for the division of certain precincts under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports on time required to vote; to provide for the acceptance of absentee ballots when certain identification is provided; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1480. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Frazier of the 126th, Mitchell of the 88th, Hawkins of the 27th and Dickerson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 9, 2020, as PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1481. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Douglas of the 78th, Welch of the 110th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Dutchtown High School Boys Basketball Class 5A 2020 State Champions; and for other purposes.
HR 1482. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Harrell of the 106th, Dempsey of the 13th, Jasperse of the 11th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Camp Sunshine; and for other purposes.
HR 1483. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Scott of the 76th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the African Women in Leadership Organization; and for other purposes.

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HR 1484. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Westwood Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2020 GISA Class AA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1485. By Representative Hopson of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alive Home Care; and for other purposes.
HR 1486. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, McCall of the 33rd, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Peanut Proud Inc. and recognizing March 28, 2020, as Peanut Proud Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1487. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Thomas of the 39th, Nguyen of the 89th, Scott of the 76th and Gilligan of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Giving in Action Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1488. By Representatives Jones of the 53rd and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2020, as Women's Golf Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1489. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Velma L. Rucker; and for other purposes.
HR 1490. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sallie Jackson Atkins; and for other purposes.
HR 1491. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Barr of the 103rd, Dubnik of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the public service career of Marie Hawkins Merritt upon her retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 1492. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Shannon of the 84th, Park of the 101st and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rashad Jamal Taylor on his outstanding public service as a political consultant and legislator; and for other purposes.
HR 1493. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Davis of the 87th, Henson of the 86th and Carter of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of civil discourse and better arguments; and for other purposes.
HR 1494. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Jones of the 47th, Smith of the 70th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 857. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Trammell of the 132nd and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, so as to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, so as to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, is amended in subsection (c) of Code Section 12-9-7, relating to permit required, application, issuance, revocation, suspension, or amendment, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3.1) Permits issued for biomass boilers shall prohibit the use of railroad ties treated with creosote compounds or treated with naphthenate compounds for purposes of commercial electricity generation, unless the boiler also provides steam or electricity to any co-located forest products processing plant."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 761. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Parsons of the 44th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Allen of the 40th and Dickey of the 140th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to eliminate the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to modify the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 46-4-164, relating to construction of article, electric membership corporations and EMC gas affiliates, and liquefied petroleum gas, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, including, without limitation, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of this title, an electric membership corporation may make and maintain investments in, lend funds to, and guarantee the debts and obligations of an

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EMC gas affiliate in total not to exceed 15 60 percent of such electric membership corporation's net utility plant, excluding electric generation and transmission assets as defined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts in effect at the time of such investment, loan, or guarantee, provided that any such investments or loans shall not reflect rates which are generally available through the use of any tax exempt financing and may not be tied to any loans from or guaranteed by the federal or state government; and an EMC gas affiliate of an electric membership corporation organized and operating pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 3 of this title may apply for and be granted a certificate of authority to provide any service as authorized under this article. The creation, capitalization, or provision of management for:
(1) An EMC gas affiliate engaged in activities subject to the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations established by the commission; or (2) Other persons providing customer services shall be deemed to be among the purposes of an electric membership corporation as specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) of Code Section 46-3-200. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to increase or decrease the authority and jurisdiction of the commission with respect to such electric membership corporation except as to gas activities undertaken by the electric membership corporation or its EMC gas affiliate as authorized under this chapter."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 901. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Greene of the 151st, Lumsden of the 12th, Wiedower of the 119th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for the power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for the power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment entities for projects that permanently protect land and water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, is amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 50-23-5, relating to purpose, powers, and duties, by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (32), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (33), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(34) To make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernmental entities for projects that permanently protect land and water, or interests therein, that are in their undeveloped natural states or have been developed to be consistent with, or are restored to be consistent with, one or more of the following conservation purposes:
(A) Water quality protection for rivers, streams, and lakes; (B) Flood protection; (C) Wetlands protection; (D) Reduction of erosion through protection of steep slopes, areas with erodible soils, and stream banks; (E) Protection of riparian buffers and other areas that serve as natural habitats and corridors for native plant and animal species; (F) Protection of prime agricultural and forestry lands; (G) Protection of cultural sites, heritage corridors, and archeological and historic resources; (H) Scenic protection; (I) Provision of recreation in the form of boating, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, running, jogging, biking, walking, or similar outdoor activities; and (J) Connection of existing or planned areas contributing to the goals set out in this paragraph."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 991. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Knight of the 130th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for transparency relating to state healthcare plans and its contractors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an oversight committee; to provide for its members and powers; to provide for information from state contractors and others to the oversight committee regarding state healthcare plans; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for transparency relating to state healthcare plans and its contractors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an oversight committee; to provide for its members and powers; to provide for information from state contractors and others to the oversight committee regarding state healthcare plans; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Chapter 2, relating to the Department of Community Health, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-17. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate' means a person which, either directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries:
(A) Has an investment or ownership interest in a person licensed under Title 33; (B) Shares common ownership with a person licensed under Title 33; or (C) Has as an investor or ownership interest holder a person licensed under Title 33. (2) 'Contractor' means a person licensed under Title 33 who contracts directly with the Department of Community Health or another state agency to provide services pursuant to a state healthcare plan. (3) 'Oversight committee' means the Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Oversight Committee created pursuant to this Code section. (4) 'State healthcare plan' means any healthcare plan or benefits administered by or through the department or another state agency, including, but not limited to, the state health benefit plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, the plan for public employees under Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the medical assistance program under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, the PeachCare for Kids Program under Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49, and any other health services or benefits administered by or on behalf of the state. (5) 'Subcontractor' means an affiliate or nonaffiliate entity that enters into an agreement with a contractor to administer, provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of healthcare services provided pursuant to a state healthcare plan, including but not limited to pharmacy benefits managers and dental care management organizations. The term shall not include the practice of any profession licensed under Title 26 or 43 unless it is a licensed affiliate of the contractor.

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(c)(1) There is created the Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Oversight Committee which shall have authority to review the performance and conduct of all state healthcare plan contractors and their subcontractors. (2) The oversight committee shall be composed of nine members as follows:
(A) One physician, one pharmacist, and one consumer member who receives benefits from a state healthcare plan, appointed by the Governor; and (B) Six members of the General Assembly appointed as follows:
(i) Two members appointed by the Governor; (ii) Two members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and (iii) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (3) Members shall serve two-year terms. The Governor shall designate one of his or her appointees from the General Assembly as the chairperson. (4) The oversight committee shall have the power to: (A) Request and review records relating to state healthcare plan contractors and their subcontractors, in performance of their contractual obligations, including contracts, subcontracts, reports, statements, and deidentified healthcare records; (B) Utilize legislative counsel when, in the oversight committee's determination, it is needed; (C) Prepare reports using aggregated data which shall not be considered confidential or a trade secret and which shall be made available to the General Assembly and the public; (D) Submit written questions to applicable departments, agencies, boards, and state healthcare plan contractors and their subcontractors which shall be answered no later than 30 days following receipt of such questions; (E) Prepare recommendations regarding contracting, transparency, and oversight to applicable state departments, agencies, and boards; (F) Prepare recommendations on legislative initiatives to the General Assembly as well as regulatory recommendations to the Commissioner of Insurance; (G) Retain third-party consultants, including attorneys, actuaries, accountants, and healthcare providers such as physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and dentists, and other experts as may be reasonably necessary to assist the oversight committee in its functions. Any third party retained shall be under the direction and control of the oversight committee, shall act only in an advisory capacity, and shall be subject to maintaining confidentiality; and (H) Request an audit of a contractor or its subcontractors from the Department of Audits and Accounts. (d)(1) A contractor and its subcontractors shall, upon request of the oversight committee or the Department of Audits and Accounts, make all books, documents, papers, provider records, healthcare records, financial records, data, surveys, and computer databases related to its services to the state within its care, custody, and control available for examination. All requested records shall be provided within 30 days following a written request in a format determined by the oversight committee or

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the Department of Audits and Accounts. All records shall be provided at the sole cost and expense of the contractor or subcontractor. (2) A contractor shall annually provide to the oversight committee, no later than November 1 of each year, all reports and statements prepared pursuant to its contract with the state; financial reports filed with the Commissioner of Insurance; and an Annual Transparency Report which shall be made available to the public detailing the following as it relates to a state healthcare plan:
(A) The amount it was paid by the state, including, where applicable, capitated per member per month rates; (B) Medical Loss Ratio and loss ratios associated with the administration of dental benefits; (C) All contractual obligations with the state, including performance benchmarks, it failed to meet; (D) All reports prepared pursuant to its contract with the state; (E) All dividends paid to shareholders or affiliates; (F) Financial reports reflecting expenses, net underwriting gain, and net profit attributable to services performed for the state; (G) Most recent legal chart of corporate structure; and (H) All affiliate subcontractors and the amount each affiliate subcontractor was paid. (3) A contractor or its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager shall annually provide to the oversight committee, no later than November 1 of each year, an Annual Prescription Drug Transparency Report which shall be made available to the public detailing the following as it relates to a state healthcare plan: (A) The aggregated rebates, fees, price protection payments, and any other payments collected from pharmaceutical manufacturers by the contractor or its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager and the amount retained as revenue by the contractor, the amount retained as revenue by its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager, the amount passed back to the state healthcare plan, and the amount passed to insureds at the point of sale; (B) The aggregate total number of pharmacy claims, the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies for cost of drug reimbursement, the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies for dispensing fees, the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies by the state healthcare plan, and the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies by insureds via copayments; (C) Any difference between the aggregate amount a state healthcare plan paid a contractor for pharmacy claims and what the pharmacies were paid and any difference between what a contractor paid for pharmacy claims and what the pharmacies were paid; (D) The aggregate amount paid to affiliate pharmacies of a contractor or affiliate pharmacies of its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager; (E) A list of all pharmacy claims by a pharmacy for dispensed drug products appearing on the department's Select Specialty Pharmacy Rate Pricing List, including the unit price and the dispensing fee;

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(F) The aggregate number of prior authorizations required, the aggregate costs associated with processing the prior authorizations, the aggregate number of days it took the pharmacy benefits manager to render a decision on prior authorizations once the completed prior authorization has been submitted, and the aggregate number of prior authorizations that were approved and that were denied; (G) The names of the 25 prescription drugs which were subject to the most prior authorizations; and (H) The names of the 50 most frequently prescribed prescription drugs. (e)(1) The amount that a contractor is paid by the state and the amount that a subcontractor is paid by a contractor, including capitated per member, per month rates, shall be subject to disclosure under Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records, and shall not be confidential or constitute a trade secret. (2) Records, reports, documents, and data submitted to the oversight committee not otherwise subject to disclosure under Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be treated as confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure by the oversight committee or its members; provided, however, that the annual transparency report, annual prescription drug transparency report, and any reports prepared by the oversight committee shall be subject to disclosure under Chapter 18 of Title 50 and shall not be confidential or constitute a trade secret. (f) The Insurance Commissioner shall have the authority to subject any contractor or its subcontracted pharmacy benefits manager to a monetary penalty of up to $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this Code section, unless the contractor or subcontractor knew or reasonably should have known that it was in violation of this Code section, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this Code section."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M

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Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 929. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Washburn of the 141st, Barr of the 103rd, Smith of the 70th, Dickey of the 140th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to provide for post-closure groundwater monitoring at closed coal combustion residual impoundments; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to waste control, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county special purpose local option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S
Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 113, nays 52.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Kelley of the 16th District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1101 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1121 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Kelley of the 16th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3. Debate shall be limited to no more than one hour on each piece of legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Open Rule

HR 1163
HR 1216 HR 1300

Justice Robert Benham Bridge; Bartow County; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Gambill-15th) Rapp Way; City of Savannah; rededicate (Trans-Gilliard-162nd) Glynn County; Murray County; change of use of certain property; authorize (SProp-Pirkle-155th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 61
HB 86 HB 336

Motor vehicle insurance companies; offer qualified active duty military service members between the ages of 18 and 24 motor vehicle insurance policies underwritten at rates for such service members 25 years of age or older; require (Substitute)(Ins-Glanton-75th) Education; complaints policy for teachers and other school personnel; provisions (Substitute)(Ed-Benton-31st) Retirement and pensions; require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for beneficiaries employed by such certain public employers (Substitute)(Ret-Blackmon-146th)

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HB 690 HB 719 HB 736 HB 821 HB 840 HB 848 HB 865 HB 886
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Revenue, Department of; access Bank Match Registry for certain purposes; allow (Substitute)(Judy-Sainz-180th) Tax Commissioners Retirement Fund of Georgia; create (Ret-Benton-31st) Alcoholic beverages; Department of Revenue to develop and implement a state-wide centralized application process for retailers for initial applications and renewals of license and permits; provide (RegI-Powell-32nd) Buildings and housing; agricultural structures from permitting fees; exempt (Substitute)(A&CA-Burchett-176th) Crimes and offenses; modernization of HIV related laws; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-Silcox-52nd) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 33 8339S) Education; loan forgiveness program for teachers who agree to teach in a turnaround school in a high demand subject area; establish (Substitute)(HEd-Belton-112th) Retirement and pensions; granting postretirement benefit adjustments to certain individuals; provisions (Ret-Sainz-180th) Nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; biennial review of institutions rather than programs; provide (Substitute) (HEd-Wiedower-119th) State government; provide the Department of Administrative Services additional options when disposing of surplus property in the best interest of the state; change certain definitions (GAff-Blackmon-146th) Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; Revised Probate Code of 1998; revise and update provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Scoggins-14th) Animals; veterinarians or veterinary technicians that provide treatment to animals to scan such animals' microchips and to report ownership information under certain circumstances; require (Substitute) (A&CA-Welch-110th) Social services; authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting (JuvJ-Reeves-34th) Air quality; reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; provide (Substitute)(NR&E-Parsons-44th) Administrative Services, Department of; certain terms in particular types of state contracts shall be void and unenforceable and should not be included in such agreements; provide (GAff-Rich-97th) The Maternity Supportive Housing Act; enact (Substitute) (JuvJ-Setzler-35th) Solid waste management; surcharges imposed by local governments regarding municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; increase (Substitute)(NR&E-Meeks-178th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 45 0481S)

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HB 998 HB 1014 HB 1020 HB 1032 HB 1045
HB 1050
HB 1057
HB 1073 HB 1090
HB 1092
HB 1098 HB 1122

Game and fish; effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; change (Substitute)(GF&P-Rhodes-120th) Local government; downtown development authorities; remove provision providing perpetual existence to such authorities (GAff-Tankersley-160th) Motor vehicles; license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Gravley-67th) Health; certificate of need laws; provisions (Substitute) (SCQHC-Hatchett-150th) Insurance; include flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for which certain proceeds from county taxes shall be used (Substitute)(GAff-Hogan-179th) Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; certain persons receiving insurance coverage from health maintenance organization subscriber contracts or health care corporation plans; extend association protections (Ins-Lumsden-12th) Agriculture; further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial by-products by local governments; authorize (Substitute) (A&CA-Rhodes-120th) Local government; creation of regional development authorities; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Watson-172nd) Labor and industrial relations; provisions regarding employer's obligation to provide break time for an employee to express breast milk; revise (H&HS-Silcox-52nd) Professions and businesses; authorize delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life threatening situations (Substitute)(RegI-Powell-32nd) Highways, bridges, and ferries; development of a state-wide strategic transportation plan; provide (Trans-Carpenter-4th) Regional commissions; appointment of nonpublic members to the councils; revise provisions (Substitute)(GAff-Watson-172nd)

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HB 448
HB 864 HB 907 HB 1037

Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; revise definition of innkeeper to include lodging facilitators (Substitute)(W&M-Dollar-45th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 43 1625S) Excise tax; sale of vapor devices and consumable vapor products; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Rich-97th) Military; additional time period of service in the definition of "war veteran"; include (D&VA-Sainz-180th) Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures (Substitute)(W&M-Dollar-45th)

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
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 959. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Smith of the 133rd, Washburn of the 141st, Smith of the 70th, Werkheiser of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, so as to increase surcharges imposed by local governments regarding municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to revise a provision relating to the disbursement of surcharges for certain expenditures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, so as to increase surcharges imposed by local governments regarding municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to revise a provision relating to the disbursement of surcharges for certain expenditures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)(1)(A) Until June 30, 2019, when When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local

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government for the facility. Except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph, effective July 1, 2019, when a municipal solid waste disposal facility is owned by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (B) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent until June 30, 2025, and a surcharge of $2.00 per ton or volume equivalent effective July 1, 2025, for fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, or flue gas desulfurization materials generated from burning coal for the purpose of generating electricity by electric utilities and independent power producers, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (C) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent for construction or demolition waste or inert waste, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (2)(A) At least 50 10 percent of the surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection shall be expended for the following purposes:
(i) To offset the impact of the facility; (ii) Public education efforts for solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and litter control; (iii) The cost of solid waste management; (iv) Administration of the local or regional solid waste management plan; (v) Repair of damage to roads and highways associated with the facility; (vi) Enhancement of litter control programs; (vii) Ground-water and air monitoring and protection associated with the location of the facility; (viii) Remediation and monitoring of closed or abandoned facilities within the jurisdiction of the host local government; (ix) Infrastructure improvements associated with the facility; (x) Allocation of such funds in any fiscal year to a reserve fund designated for use for the above purposes in future fiscal years; and (xi) For the acquisition of property and interests in property adjacent to or in reasonable proximity to the facility upon a determination by the host local government that such acquisition will serve beautification, environmental, buffering, or recreational purposes such as will ameliorate the impact of the facility. (B) Those surcharges not expended or allocated as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be used for other governmental expenses to the extent not required to meet the above or other solid waste management needs.

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(3) Host local governments may negotiate for and obtain by contract surcharges higher than those set forth in this subsection; furthermore, nothing in this subsection shall reduce any such surcharge in existence on July 1, 2019 2020."
SECTION 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 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, so as to increase surcharges imposed by local governments regarding municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to revise a provision relating to the disbursement of surcharges for certain expenditures; to extend date for prohibition on reducing surcharges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)(1)(A) Until June 30, 2019, when When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. Except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph, effective July 1, 2019, when a municipal solid waste disposal facility is owned by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (B) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent until June 30, 2025, and a surcharge of $2.00 per ton or volume equivalent effective July 1, 2025, for fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, or flue gas desulfurization materials generated from burning coal for the purpose of generating electricity by electric utilities and independent power producers, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility.

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(C) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent for construction or demolition waste or inert waste, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (2)(A) At least 50 40 percent of the surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection shall be expended for the following purposes:
(i) To offset the impact of the facility; (ii) Public education efforts for solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and litter control; (iii) The cost of solid waste management; (iv) Administration of the local or regional solid waste management plan; (v) Repair of damage to roads and highways associated with the facility; (vi) Enhancement of litter control programs; (vii) Ground-water and air monitoring and protection associated with the location of the facility; (viii) Remediation and monitoring of closed or abandoned facilities within the jurisdiction of the host local government; (ix) Infrastructure improvements associated with the facility; (x) Allocation of such funds in any fiscal year to a reserve fund designated for use for the above purposes in future fiscal years; and (xi) For the acquisition of property and interests in property adjacent to or in reasonable proximity to the facility upon a determination by the host local government that such acquisition will serve beautification, environmental, buffering, or recreational purposes such as will ameliorate the impact of the facility. (B) Those surcharges not expended or allocated as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be used for other governmental expenses to the extent not required to meet the above or other solid waste management needs. (3) Host local governments may negotiate for and obtain by contract surcharges higher than those set forth in this subsection; furthermore, nothing in this subsection shall reduce any such surcharge in existence on July 1, 2019 2020."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox

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E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero E Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Singleton Smith, L
Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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

State Capitol, Room 228 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 12, 2020

Clerk of the House Mr. Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Dear Mr. Reilly,
Please be advised that due to a malfunction of my electronic voting panel, my vote for HB 959 did not register. Please have the journal reflect my vote as "yes" for the fore mentioned bill.
Thankfully,
/s/ Lynn Smith District 70
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the chair.
HB 927. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Cooper of the 43rd, Reeves of the 34th, Dollar of the 45th, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any spill or release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for mandatory reporting of any spill or release of ethylene oxide on the division's website; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 12-9-7, relating to permit required, application, issuance, revocation, suspension, or amendment, as follows:
"(a)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'spill or release' shall have the same meaning as set forth in paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-14-1.

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(2) No person shall, and it shall be unlawful and a violation of this article to, construct, install, modify, own, or operate any facility or stationary source or any equipment, device, article, or process capable of causing or contributing to the emission of air contaminants from such source or facility or designed to prevent air pollution from such facility or source unless permitted by and in compliance with a permit from the director. A permit shall be issued to an applicant on evidence satisfactory to the director of compliance with this article and any standards, limitations, requirements, or rules and regulations pursuant to this article. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the director shall not issue a Title V permit to a facility or source if the administrator objects in writing and in a timely manner to the issuance of such permit. (3) As a condition of a permit for operations that include the emission of ethylene oxide, any spill or release of ethylene oxide, regardless of the amount, shall be reported to the division in writing within 24 hours of discovering such spill or release. Any person who violates such reporting requirement shall be subject to penalties under Article 1 of this chapter."

SECTION 2. Code Section 12-9-6, relating to powers and duties of director as to air quality generally, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(8) To collect and disseminate information and to provide for public notification in matters relating to air quality. The director shall make publicly available on the division's website information regarding any spill or release of ethylene oxide reported to the division pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-9-7;"

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1070. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Dollar of the 45th, Hugley of the 136th and Wiedower of the 119th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to provide new insurance policy disclosure requirements for condominium associations and unit owners in the event of potential or actual claims filed against such policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to provide new insurance policy disclosure requirements for condominium associations and unit owners in the event of potential or actual claims

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related to water damage or water peril filed against such policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, is amended in Code Section 44-3-107, relating to insurance coverage, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) In the event of a potential or submitted claim related to water damage or water peril on any insurance policy obtained by:
(1) An association, and upon written request by a unit owner to the association, the association or its designated agent shall, within five business days from the receipt of such request, provide to such owner a copy of the association's certificate of insurance for all such insurance obtained by the association that may apply to such potential claim or submitted claim. Such request shall state an address to which such information shall be directed and shall specify whether such information shall be available for pickup, mailed, or sent by electronic communication along with the specific address for mailing or electronic communication. When such claim related to water damage or water peril has been submitted, and upon written request by a unit owner to the association, the association or its designated agent shall, within five business days from the receipt of such request, provide the name, address, and telephone number of the insurance adjuster, if one has been identified to the association; or (2) A unit owner, and upon written request by an association or its designated agent to a unit owner, the unit owner shall, within five business days from the receipt of such request, provide to the association or its designated agent a copy of the unit owner's certificate of insurance for all such insurance obtained by the unit owner that may apply to the potential claim or actual claim. Such request shall state an address to which such information is to be directed and shall specify whether such information shall be available for pickup, mailed, or sent by electronic communication along with the specific address for mailing or electronic communication. When such claim related to water damage or water peril has been submitted, and upon written request by the association to a unit owner, the unit owner or its designated agent shall, within five business days from the receipt of such request, provide the name, address, and telephone number of the insurance adjuster, if one has been identified to the unit owner."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 93. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hogan of the 179th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to provide notice to local governing authorities prior

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to the dewatering of coal combustion residual surface impoundments; to provide for minimum notice requirements to the public of such dewatering; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to provide notice to local governing authorities prior to the dewatering of coal combustion residual surface impoundments; to provide for minimum notice requirements to the public of such dewatering; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, is amended by revising Code Section 125-22, relating to definitions, as follows:
"12-5-22. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'CCR' or 'coal combustion residuals' means fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, and flue gas desulfurization materials generated from burning coal for the purpose of generating electricity by electric utilities and independent power producers. (2) 'CCR website' means the publicly accessible website required by 40 C.F.R. Section 257.107 that each owner or operator of a CCR surface impoundment must maintain. (3) 'CCR surface impoundment' or 'coal ash pond' means a natural topographic depression, manmade excavation, or diked area which is designed to hold an accumulation of CCR and liquids and which treats, stores, or disposes of CCR. (4) 'Dewatering' means removing water from a CCR surface impoundment for discharge into state waters as part of the CCR surface impoundment closure process. (5) 'Director' means the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (2)(6) 'Division' means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (3)(7) 'Effluent limitation' means any restriction or prohibition established under this article on quantities, rates, or concentrations, or a combination thereof, of chemical, physical, biological, or other constituents which are discharged from point sources into the water waters of the state, including, but not limited to, schedules of compliance.

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(4)(8) 'Industrial wastes' means any liquid, solid, or gaseous substance, or combination thereof, resulting from a process of industry, manufacture, or business or from the development of any natural resources. (5)(9) 'Nonpoint source' means any source which discharges pollutants into the waters of the state other than a point source. (6)(10) 'Other wastes' means liquid, gaseous, or solid substances, except industrial wastes and sewage, which may cause or tend to cause pollution of any waters of the state. (7)(11) 'Person' means any individual, corporation, partnership, or other unincorporated association. This term may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate. (8)(12) 'Point source' means any discernible, confined, or discrete conveyance, including, but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, or vessel or other floating craft, from which pollutants are or may be discharged. (9)(13) 'Pollutant' means dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt, industrial wastes, municipal waste, and agricultural waste discharged into the waters of the state. It does not mean (A) sewage from vessels or (B) water, gas, or other material which is injected into a well to facilitate production of oil or gas, or water derived in association with oil or gas production and disposed of in a well, if the well, used either to facilitate production or for disposal purposes, is approved by the appropriate authorities of this state, and if such authorities determine that such injection or disposal will not result in degradation of ground-water or surface-water resources. (10)(14) 'Pollution' means the manmade or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological integrity of water. (11)(15) 'Sewage' means the water carried waste products or discharges from human beings or from the rendering of animal products, or chemicals or other wastes from residences, public or private buildings, or industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface, or storm water as may be present. (12)(16) 'Sewage system' means sewage treatment works, pipelines or conduits, pumping stations, and force mains, and all other constructions, devices, and appliances appurtenant thereto, used for conducting sewage or industrial wastes or other wastes to the point of ultimate disposal. (13)(17) 'Waters' or 'waters of the state' means any and all rivers, streams, creeks, branches, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, drainage systems, springs, wells, and all other bodies of surface or subsurface water, natural or artificial, lying within or forming a part of the boundaries of the state which are not entirely confined and retained completely upon the property of a single individual, partnership, or corporation."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"12-5-30.5. (a) No later than three business days after commencing the dewatering of a CCR surface impoundment, the owner or operator of the CCR surface impoundment shall provide written notice that dewatering has begun to the director and the local governing authority of any city and county in which the CCR surface impoundment is located. Within seven business days of receiving such written notice, the director shall post a public notice on the division's publicly accessible internet site stating that dewatering at the CCR surface impoundment has begun and shall describe the location thereof. (b) No later than three business days after commencing the dewatering of a CCR surface impoundment, the owner or operator of the CCR surface impoundment shall post on its CCR website a public notice stating that dewatering has begun at the CCR surface impoundment and shall describe the location thereof. Within 14 business days of commencing dewatering, the owner or operator of the CCR surface impoundment shall also publish such notice in the legal organ of the county in which dewatering is taking place."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 833. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Robichaux of the 48th and Henson of the 86th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to authorize the department to promulgate rules and regulations regarding longterm anchoring; to revise definitions; to establish anchorage restriction areas; to allow for operation and flotation of live-aboard vessels with marine sanitation devices within estuarine areas of the state; to remove record-keeping requirements; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to prohibit overnight anchoring in anchorage restriction areas; to provide for definitions; to establish anchorage restriction areas; to establish shortterm and long-term anchoring; to prohibit unlawful acts pertaining to live-aboard vessels within estuarine areas; to remove record-keeping requirements; to provide that the commissioner may grant exemptions; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, is amended by revising Code Section 52-7-8.4, relating to prohibition of discharge of sewage into estuarine, definitions, establishment of anchorage areas, secured mechanism preventing discharge, record keeping, safe harbor, and exceptions, as follows:
"52-7-8.4. (a) The General Assembly finds that, because of the frequency of live-aboard vessels utilizing the estuarine areas of this state, it is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare to prohibit the discharge of sewage from such vessels into estuarine areas of this state. It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly to protect and enhance the quality of the waters of such estuarine areas by requiring greater environmental protection than is provided pursuant to Section 312 of the federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, such that any discharge of sewage from a live-aboard vessel into the waters of such estuarine areas shall be prohibited. (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Anchorage restriction areas' means those areas established by the department within the estuarine areas whereby a vessel may anchor at night of this state in any location that lies within 300 feet of a marina, 150 feet from a marine structure other than a marina, or within 500 feet of approved commercial shellfish growing areas and designated public harvest areas as determined by the department. (2) 'Eligible facility' means a dock facility with a vessel sewage pumpout disposal system approved by the department. (3) 'Estuarine areas' means all tidally influenced waters, marshes, and marshlands lying within a tide-elevation range from 5.6 feet above mean tide level and below. (4)(3) 'Live-aboard vessel' means a floating vessel or other watercraft capable of safe, mechanically propelled navigation under average Georgia coastal wind and current conditions using mechanical means, sails, oars, or other means of propulsion which is utilized as a human or animal abode primarily as a residence. (4) 'Long-term anchoring' means anchoring a vessel within a 5,280 foot radius of a documented anchoring point where a vessel is anchored for over 14 cumulative days in a calendar year. (5) 'Marina' means a facility that provides fuel, public dockage, public dinghy access, sale of goods or merchandise, vessel maintenance, or other marine services. (6) 'Marine structure' means a public or private dock, pier, bridge, or wharf. Marine structures include, but are not limited to, marinas, boat ramps, boatyards, or other vessel launching or loading facilities. (5)(7) 'Overnight' 'Night' means all consecutive hours between the hours of 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. (8) 'Short-term anchoring' means anchoring a vessel within a 5,280 foot radius of a documented anchoring point where a vessel is anchored for up to and including 14 cumulative days in a calendar year.

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(c) The board is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations relating to overnight or long-term anchoring within the estuarine areas of this state to include the establishment of an anchorage permit. (d) The department is authorized to establish anchorage areas within the estuarine areas of this state as well as areas where anchoring is not allowed. (e)(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to dock or anchor at night any vessel overnight within the estuarine areas of this state unless it is in an anchorage area established by the department and in compliance with all rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this Code section or at an eligible facility anchorage restriction areas. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit short-term anchoring for fishing or similar activities, nor shall it prohibit the owner of a vessel from docking at a private recreational dock or noneligible facility so long as such vessel is not utilized as a live-aboard vessel. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in long-term anchoring of a vessel in the estuarine areas of this state without having first obtained a long-term anchoring permit from the commissioner or his or her designee under such terms and conditions as the commissioner or his or her designee may prescribe. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit a person from engaging in short-term anchoring of a vessel in the estuarine areas of this state so long as such vessel is not anchored overnight within the anchorage restriction areas. (f) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or float any live-aboard vessel within the estuarine areas of this state, whether anchored or not, from which sewage, treated or untreated, is discharged into such estuarine areas. (g) It shall be unlawful to operate or float any live-aboard vessel within the estuarine areas of this state, whether anchored in an anchorage area or at an eligible facility, which has located within or on such vessel a Type I, Type II, or Type III Marine Sanitation Device, as defined in 33 C.F.R. 159, unless such device has a secured mechanism which is constructed and installed in such a manner that it can be emptied only by pumping out to prevent discharge of treated and untreated sewage or is equipped with a holding tank, as such term is defined in Code Section 52-7-3. Examples of secured mechanisms considered to be effective at preventing discharges include, but are not limited to, closing the seacock and padlocking, using a non-releasable wire tie, or removing the seacock handle with the seacock in the closed position. (h) Persons operating or floating live-aboard vessels with marine toilets and subject to the requirements of this Code section shall create and maintain for at least one year after creation records which indicate the name and location of pump-out facilities used and the dates of such use. Persons who own or operate pump-out facilities shall also create a record and maintain, for at least one year after creation, records which indicate the name and vessel registration number, the date of pump-out, and verification of pump-out for each vessel for which pump-out services are performed. (i) In the event that any provision of this Code section is found to conflict with the federal Water Pollution Control Act, as now or hereafter amended, such federal act shall control.

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(j)(e) No part of this Code section shall restrict the ability of vessels to seek safe harbor in the event of dangerous weather or mechanical failure. A reasonable period of time whereby a vessel owner may seek safe harbor shall not exceed seven days. (k)(f) Exemptions to the requirements in this Code section may be granted by the department commissioner or his or her designee for unique circumstances such as, but not limited to, certain commercial or educational activities. Conditional permission shall be granted by the commissioner or his or her designee."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns
Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson

Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hill Y Hitchens

E McClain N McLaurin

Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 906. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st, Stephens of the 164th, Williamson of the 115th, LaHood of the 175th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to condition the method utilized for conveyance of heritage preserve property on the property's amount of acreage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to condition the method utilized for conveyance of heritage preserve property on the property's amount of acreage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, is amended by revising Code Section 12-3-76, relating to use of heritage preserves and state authorized to transfer interest in heritage preserve property to county or local government upon certain conditions, as follows:
"12-3-76. (a) Heritage preserves shall be held by the state in trust for the benefit of the present and future generations of the people of the State of Georgia. Each heritage preserve shall be put to the designated use or uses which confer the best and most important benefit to the public. Heritage preserves shall not be put to any use other than the dedicated use or uses except pursuant to the following procedure:
(1) A state agency, department, or authority with a direct interest in the use of a heritage preserve must submit in writing a petition to the board that an imperative and unavoidable necessity for such other use exists;

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(2) Upon receipt of such petition, the board shall give public hearing thereon in the county or counties in which the heritage preserve is located; (3) The board shall consider fully all testimony relative to the proposed use and submit a recommendation to the General Assembly; and (4) The General Assembly may then determine if such use is in the public interest and may by statute approve such other use of the heritage preserve. (b) The State of Georgia and the Department of Natural Resources may convey fee simple title in a property greater than 15 acres dedicated as a heritage preserve under Code Section 12-3-75 for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to a willing county or local government pursuant to the following procedures: (1) The department shall submit a request in writing to the board to remove the heritage preserve dedication from the property and to convey the property to the county or local government, subject to the grant of a perpetual conservation easement to the State of Georgia and the department that is consistent with the best and most important uses established in the written recommendation and approval of the Governor dedicating the property as a heritage preserve and the conservation values identified by the department, as well as any other restrictions applicable to the property; (2) The board shall make a determination, after a public hearing, that the removal of the heritage preserve dedication from the property and its conveyance to the county or local government subject to a conservation easement is in the best interest of the State of Georgia; (3) The conveyance is approved by the General Assembly and the State Properties Commission; and (4) The department shall file with the Secretary of State and the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county or counties in which the property is located a notice of the removal of the heritage preserve dedication simultaneously with the recordation of the conservation easement in the real property records of the county or counties in which the property is located. (c)(1) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'private entity' means any natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other business entity. (2) The State of Georgia and the Department of Natural Resources may convey fee simple title in up to and including 15 acres of a property dedicated as a heritage preserve under Code Section 12-3-75 for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to a willing county or local government or private entity pursuant to the following procedures:
(A) The department shall submit a request in writing to the board to remove the heritage preserve dedication from up to and including 15 acres of the property and to convey up to and including 15 acres of the property to the county or local government or private entity, subject to the grant of a perpetual conservation easement to the State

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of Georgia and the department, as well as any other restrictions applicable to the property; (B) The board shall make a determination, after a public hearing, that the removal of the heritage preserve dedication from up to and including 15 acres of the property and its conveyance to the county or local government or private entity subject to a conservation easement is in the best interest of the State of Georgia; (C) The conveyance is approved by the State Properties Commission; (D) The department shall file with the Secretary of State and the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county or counties in which the property is located a notice of the removal of the heritage preserve dedication from up to and including 15 acres of the property simultaneously with the recordation of the conservation easement in the real property records of the county or counties in which the property is located; and (E) A maximum total of 15 acres of a property dedicated as a heritage preserve can be conveyed to a county or local government or private entity pursuant to this subsection. (c)(d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to give county or local governments the authority to assign their interests in property conveyed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section to a private individual or entity. (d)(e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to compel a county or local government to accept conveyance of a heritage preserve, and no conveyance shall take place without the approval of the local governing authority. (e)(f) In the event that a county or local government or private entity that is in receipt of property pursuant to this Code section determines that it is in the best interest of the county or local government or private entity, fee simple title to the property may, if approved by the department and the State Properties Commission, revert to the State of Georgia."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V

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Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:

SR 844. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon and dedicating an bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

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SR 885. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Hill of the 4th, Burke of the 11th, Jones of the 25th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the state to incur general obligation debt in order to make loans or grants to certain counties, municipalities, consolidated governments, and local authorities that own airports for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of such airports; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 1473. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 720. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 121st, Burchett of the 176th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to clarify that a term of probation shall follow the mandatory term of imprisonment for persons convicted of a sexual offense; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A.d, relating to penal institutions, so as to make conforming changes; to amend Code Section 16-7-29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to interference with electronic monitoring devices, "electronic monitoring device" defined, and penalty, so as to revise a cross-reference; to provide for a response to Park v. State, 2019 Ga. LEXIS 138 (March 4, 2019); to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to clarify that a term of probation shall follow the mandatory term of imprisonment for persons convicted of a sexual offense; to provide that for certain felonies that such probation shall be for life; to provide that probation for sexual offenses shall require such persons to wear a device capable of tracking the location of the probationer by electronic means including global positioning satellite systems; to revise procedures; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to remove the registration fee; to provide for registration of sexual offenders in certain nursing or hospice facilities; to transfer investigators from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; to revise terms and conditions of probation and supervision to account for requirement of tracking persons on probation for sexual offenses; to require certain persons convicted of a sexual offense to post a residential notice on October 31 of each year; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for termination of certain probated sentences; to make conforming changes; to amend Code Section 16-7-29, Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interference with electronic monitoring devices, "electronic monitoring device" defined, and penalty, appellate practice, and general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for a response to Park v. State, 2019 Ga. LEXIS 138 (March 4, 2019); to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to provide a response to State v. Williams, 2020 Ga. LEXIS 85 (February 10, 2020); to provide that, when a victim is under the age of 16, consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution for sodomy, aggravated sodomy, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, sexual battery, and aggravated sexual battery; to make conforming changes; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault protocol, so as to require certain certifications to be filed; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigating sexual assault, so as to provide for the retention of evidence of sexual assault when the victim chooses not to immediately report the assault; to provide for a sexual assault case tracking system; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to enter certain information into the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program established and maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide for the refusal, suspension, or revocation of the license of a physician who has committed a sexual assault on a patient; to provide for mandatory reporting by health care professionals who have reasonable cause to believe that a physician has committed a sexual assault on a patient; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited liability; to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient right to know, so as to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of the number of physicians investigated or

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disciplined for the sexual assault of patients; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, is amended in Code Section 1710-6.2, relating to punishment for sexual offenders, by revising subsections (b) and (d) as follows:
"(b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, and notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, any person convicted of a sexual offense shall be sentenced to a split sentence which shall include the minimum term of imprisonment specified in the Code section applicable to such sexual offense. No portion of the mandatory minimum sentence imposed shall be suspended, stayed, probated, deferred, or withheld by the court. Any such sentence shall include, in addition to the mandatory term of imprisonment, an additional probated sentence of be followed by probation for at least one year; provided, however, that:
(A) When when a court imposes consecutive sentences for sexual offenses, the requirement that the court impose a probated sentence of at least one year shall only apply to the final consecutive sentence imposed;
(B)(i) For convictions that are felonies and that are for a second or subsequent conviction for a sexual offense arising out of events that are different from events of a previous conviction, such probation shall be for life; and (ii) As used in this subparagraph, the term 'sexual offense' means the following offenses that are felonies:
(I) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-521; (II) Kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent; (III) Trafficking an individual for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-5-46; (IV) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (V) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (VI) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (VII) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (VIII) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, unless the person was convicted of a misdemeanor offense; (IX) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5;

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(X) Improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree in violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1, unless the punishment imposed was not subject to Code Section 17-10-6.2; (XI) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (XII) A second or subsequent conviction for sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.1; (XIII) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; (XIV) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100; or (XV) Computer pornography and child exploitation in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.2. (C) All such probation shall be subject to the requirements of paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35; and (D) Any law enforcement agency of competent jurisdiction may, on October 30 and 31 of each year, post a sign upon the front of the residence of any person on such probation, stating the following: 'No candy or treats at this residence.' Such signs shall further be in the form as provided for by the department. (2) No person convicted of a sexual offense shall be sentenced as a first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 or any other provision of Georgia law relating to the sentencing of first offenders." "(d) If the court imposes a probated sentence, the defendant shall submit to review by the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board for purposes of risk assessment classification within ten 60 days of being sentenced and shall otherwise comply with Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42."
SECTION 1-2. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended in Code Section 42-1-12, relating to state sexual offender registry, by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a), paragraph (9) of subsection (b), and paragraphs (12) through (14) of subsection (i) as follows:
"(5) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board." "(9) If required by Code Section 42-1-14 17-10-6.2, place any required electronic monitoring system on the sexually dangerous predator sexual offender and explain its operation and cost." "(12) If required by Code Section 42-1-14 17-10-6.2, place any electronic monitoring system on the sexually dangerous predator sexual offender and explain its operation and cost; and (13) Provide current information on names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders to campus police with jurisdiction for the campus of an institution of higher education if the campus is within the sheriff's jurisdiction; and (14) Collect the annual $250.00 registration fee from the sexual offender and transmit such fees to the state for deposit into the general fund."

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SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 42-1-13, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, composition, appointment, administration and duties, and immunity from liability, as follows:
"42-1-13. (a) The Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board shall be composed of three professionals licensed under Title 43 and knowledgeable in the field of the behavior and treatment of sexual offenders; at least one representative from a victims' rights advocacy group or agency; and at least two representatives from law enforcement, each of whom is either employed by a law enforcement agency as a certified peace officer under Title 35 or retired from such employment. The members of the board shall be appointed by the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities for terms of four years. On and after July 1, 2006, successors to the members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor. Members of the board shall take office on the first day of September immediately following the expired term of that office and shall serve for a term of four years and until the appointment of their respective successors. No member shall serve on the board more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies occurring on the board, other than those caused by expiration of a term of office, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed. Members shall be entitled to an expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement the same as members of certain other boards and commissions as provided in Code Section 45-7-21. (b) The board shall be attached to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for administrative purposes and, provided there is adequate funding, shall:
(1) Exercise its quasi-judicial, rule-making, or policy-making functions independently of the department and without approval or control of the department; (2) Prepare its budget, if any, and submit its budgetary requests, if any, through the department; and (3) Hire its own personnel, including but not limited to administrative personnel, and clinical evaluators, and investigators. (c) Investigative positions which, as of June 30, 2020, were under the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, shall be transferred to the board on July 1, 2020, Any investigator who, as of June 30, 2012, was employed by the board shall be transferred to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on July 1, 2012, and shall no longer be under the administration or supervision of the board, except as required to provide the board with information as set forth in paragraph (15) of subsection (a) of Code Section 35-3-4 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provided, however, that one position shall remain with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to facilitate the provision of information to the board from the Georgia Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center. The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the executive director of the board shall arrange administratively for the transfer of any equipment relating to the transfer of such personnel.

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(d) Members of the board shall be immune from liability for good faith conduct under this article."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 42-1-14, relating to risk assessment classification, classification as "sexually dangerous predator", and electronic monitoring, in its entirety and enacting a new Code Section 42-1-14 to read as follows:
"42-1-14. (a)(1) The board shall determine the likelihood that a sexual offender will engage in another crime against a victim who is a minor or a dangerous sexual offense. Any sexual offender who changes residence from another state or territory of the United States or any other place to this state and who is not already designated under Georgia law as a sexually dangerous predator, sexual predator, or sexually violent predator shall have his or her required registration information forwarded by the sheriff of his or her county of registration to the board for the purpose of risk assessment classification. The board shall also make such determination upon the request of a superior court judge for purposes of considering a petition to be released from registration restrictions or residency or employment restrictions as provided for in Code Section 42-1-19. (2) A sexual offender shall be placed into Level I risk assessment classification, Level II risk assessment classification, or sexually dangerous predator classification based upon the board's assessment criteria and information obtained and reviewed by the board. The sexual offender may provide the board with information, including, but not limited to, psychological evaluations, sexual history polygraph information, treatment history, and personal, social, educational, and work history. If the sexual offender has undergone treatment or supervision through the Department of Corrections or the Department of Community Supervision, such treatment records shall also be submitted to the board for evaluation. The prosecuting attorney shall provide the board with any information available to assist the board in rendering an opinion, including, but not limited to, criminal history and records related to previous criminal history. The board shall be authorized to obtain available information from supervision records prior to July 1, 2015, all public records obtained and electronically retained by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles during its investigation of such sexual offender, but if such records are classified as confidential state secrets, they shall remain confidential state secrets in accordance with Code Section 42-9-53 and shall not be made available to any other person or entity or be subject to subpoena unless declassified by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The clerk of court shall send a copy of the sexual offender's conviction to the board and notify the board that a sexual offender's evaluation will need to be performed. The board shall render its recommendation for risk assessment classification within: (A) Sixty days of receipt of a request for an evaluation if the sexual offender is being sentenced pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 17-10-6.2; (B) Six months prior to the sexual offender's proposed release from confinement if the offender is incarcerated;

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(C) Sixty days of receipt of the required registration information from the sheriff when the sexual offender changes residence from another state or territory of the United States or any other place to this state and is not already classified; (D) Sixty days if the sexual offender is sentenced to a probated or suspended sentence; and (E) Ninety days if such classification is requested by the court pursuant to a petition filed under Code Section 42-1-19. (3) The board shall notify the sexual offender by first-class mail of its determination of risk assessment classification and shall send a copy of such classification to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Corrections, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Community Supervision, the sheriff of the county where the sexual offender is registered, and the sentencing court, if applicable. (b) If the board determines that a sexual offender should be classified as a Level II risk assessment classification or as a sexually dangerous predator, the sexual offender may petition the board to reevaluate his or her classification. To file a petition for reevaluation, the sexual offender shall be required to submit his or her written petition for reevaluation to the board within 30 days from the date of the letter notifying the sexual offender of his or her classification. The sexual offender shall have 120 days from the date of the notification letter to submit information as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section in support of the sexual offender's petition for reevaluation. If the sexual offender fails to submit the petition or supporting documents within the time limits provided, the classification shall be final. The board shall notify the sexual offender by first-class mail of its decision on the petition for reevaluation of risk assessment classification and shall send a copy of such notification to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Corrections, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Community Supervision, the sheriff of the county where the sexual offender is registered, and the sentencing court, if applicable. The sexual offender may request reevaluation after ten years following his or her initial classification and then no more than once every five years thereafter. (c) A sexual offender who is classified by the board as a Level II risk assessment classification or as a sexually dangerous predator may file a petition for judicial review of his or her classification within 30 days of the date of the notification letter or, if the sexual offender has requested reevaluation pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, within 30 days of the date of the letter denying the petition for reevaluation. The petition for judicial review shall name the board as defendant, and the petition shall be filed in the superior court of the county where the offices of the board are located. Within 30 days after service of the appeal on the board, the board shall submit a summary of its findings to the court and mail a copy, by first-class mail, to the sexual offender. The findings of the board shall be considered prima-facie evidence of the classification. The court shall also consider any relevant evidence submitted, and such evidence and documentation shall be mailed to the parties as well as submitted to the court. The court shall hold a hearing to determine the issue of classification. The court may uphold the classification of the board, or, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that

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the sexual offender is not placed in the appropriate classification level, the court shall place the sexual offender in the appropriate risk assessment classification. The court's determination shall be forwarded by the clerk of the court to the board, the sexual offender, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the sheriff of the county where the sexual offender is registered. (d) Any individual who was classified as a sexually violent predator prior to July 1, 2006, shall be classified as a sexually dangerous predator on and after July 1, 2006. (e) In addition to the requirements of registration for all sexual offenders, a sexually dangerous predator shall report to the sheriff of the county where such predator resides six months following his or her birth month and update or verify his or her required registration information."
SECTION 1-5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 42-8-35, relating to terms and conditions of probation and supervision, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Except as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 17-10-6.2, the The court shall determine the terms and conditions of probation and may provide that the probationer shall:
(1) Avoid injurious and vicious habits; (2) Avoid persons or places of disreputable or harmful character; (3) Report to the officer as directed; (4) Permit the officer to visit the probationer at the probationer's home or elsewhere; (5) Work faithfully at suitable employment insofar as may be possible; (6) Remain within a specified location; provided, however, that the court shall not banish a probationer to any area within this state:
(A) That does not consist of at least one entire judicial circuit as described by Code Section 15-6-1; or (B) In which any service or program in which the probationer must participate as a condition of probation is not available; (7) Make reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense, in an amount to be determined by the court. Unless otherwise provided by law, no reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense shall be made if the amount is in dispute unless the same has been adjudicated; (8) Make reparation or restitution as reimbursement to a municipality or county for the payment for medical care furnished the person while incarcerated pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of this title. No reparation or restitution to a local governmental unit for the provision of medical care shall be made if the amount is in dispute unless the same has been adjudicated; (9) Repay the costs incurred by any municipality or county for wrongful actions by an inmate covered under the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-4-71; (10) Support the probationer's legal dependents to the best of the probationer's ability;

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(11) Violate no local, state, or federal laws and be of general good behavior; (12) If permitted to move or travel to another state, agree to waive extradition from any jurisdiction where the probationer may be found and not contest any effort by any jurisdiction to return the probationer to this state; (13) Submit to evaluations and testing relating to rehabilitation and participate in and successfully complete rehabilitative programming as directed by DCS; (14) Wear a device capable of tracking the location of the probationer by means including electronic surveillance or global positioning satellite systems. DCS shall assess and collect fees from the probationer for such monitoring at levels set by regulation of the Board of Community Supervision; (15) Complete a residential or nonresidential program for substance abuse or mental health treatment as indicated by a risk and needs assessment; (16) Agree to the imposition of graduated sanctions when, in the discretion of the officer, the probationer's behavior warrants a graduated sanction; and (17) Pay for the cost of drug screening. DCS shall assess and collect fees from the probationer for such screening at levels set by regulation of the Board of Community Supervision."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 42-8-37, relating to effect of termination of probated portion of sentence, review of cases of persons receiving probated sentence, and reports, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e)(1) When a probationer is on probation for life as provided for in Code Section 1710-6.2, DCS shall file a petition to terminate his or her probation if, after serving ten years on probation, the probationer has:
(A) Paid all restitution owed; (B) Not had his or her probation revoked during such period; and (C) Not been arrested for anything other than a nonserious traffic offense as defined in Code Section 35-3-37. (2) When the court is presented with such petition, it shall take whatever action it determines would be for the best interest of justice and the welfare of society. When such petition is unopposed, the court shall issue an order as soon as possible or otherwise set the matter for a hearing within 90 days of receiving such petition. (3) This subsection is intended to be retroactive and applied to any probationer under the supervision of DCS. (4) If a petition for a probationer who is on probation for life as provided for in Code Section 17-10-6.2 is not granted, a petition shall be filed every five years thereafter where the probationer meets the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection."
SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 42-9-53, relating to preservation of documents, classification of information and documents, divulgence of confidential state secrets, and conduct of hearings, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:

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"(2) The department may make supervision records of the department available to officials employed with the Department of Corrections and the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board, provided that the same shall remain confidential and not available to any other person or subject to subpoena unless declassified by the commissioner of community supervision."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 16-7-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interference with electronic monitoring devices, "electronic monitoring device" defined, and penalty, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and without authority remove, destroy, or circumvent the operation of an electronic monitoring device which is being used for the purpose of monitoring a person who is:
(1) Complying with a home arrest program as set forth in Code Section 42-1-8; (2) Wearing an electronic monitoring device as a condition of bond or pretrial release; (3) Wearing an electronic monitoring device as a condition of probation; or (4) Wearing an electronic monitoring device as a condition of parole; or (5) Wearing an electronic monitoring device as required in Code Section 42-1-14."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, is amended in Code Section 5-6-35, relating to cases requiring application for appeal, requirements for application, exhibits, response, issuance of appellate court order regarding appeal, procedure, supersedeas, jurisdiction of appeal, and appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in custody cases, by revising paragraph (5.1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(5.1) Appeals from decisions of superior courts reviewing decisions of the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board;"
SECTION 3-2. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended in Code Section 35-3-4, relating to powers and duties of bureau generally, by revising paragraph (15) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(15)(A) Acquire, collect, analyze, and provide to the board any information Provide to the board upon request an analysis of criminal history record information as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of Code Section 35-3-30, which will assist the board in determining a sexual offender's risk assessment classification in accordance

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with the board's duties as specified in Code Section 42-1-14, including, but not limited to, obtaining:
(i) Incident, investigative, supplemental, and arrest reports from law enforcement agencies; (ii) Records from clerks of court; (iii) Records and information maintained by prosecuting attorneys; (iv) Records maintained by state agencies, provided that any records provided by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles that are classified as confidential state secrets pursuant to Code Section 42-9-53 shall remain confidential and shall not be made available to any other person or entity or be subject to subpoena unless declassified by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; and (v) Other documents or information as requested by the board. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board. (ii) 'Risk assessment classification' means the level into which a sexual offender is placed based on the board's assessment. (iii) 'Sexual offender' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-1-12."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, is amended in Code Section 16-6-2, relating to sodomy, aggravated sodomy, and medical expenses, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) When the alleged victim is under the age of 16 years, consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this Code section."
SECTION 4-2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-6-4, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) Consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this Code section."
SECTION 4-3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-6-22.1, relating to sexual battery, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) When the alleged victim is under the age of 16 years, consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this Code section."
SECTION 4-4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-6-22.2, relating to aggravated sexual battery, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(d) When the alleged victim is under the age of 16 years, consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this Code section."
PART V SECTION 5-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Sexual Assault Reform Act of 2020."
SECTION 5-2. Chapter 24 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault protocol, is amended by revising Code Section 15-24-2, relating to establishment of sexual assault protocol and committee, representatives to committee, and annual meeting and review, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) The protocol committee shall submit a certification of annual compliance to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council by December 31 of each year. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court of any noncompliant judicial circuits."
SECTION 5-3. Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigating sexual assault, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 17-571, relating to preservation of evidence, as follows:
"(b) If the victim does not cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of chooses not to immediately report, as is the victim's right, an alleged sexual assault, the investigating law enforcement agency shall maintain any physical evidence collected as a result of such alleged sexual assault that contains biological material, including, but not limited to, stains, fluids, or hair samples that relate to the identity of the perpetrator of the alleged sexual assault, for not less than 12 months from the date any such physical evidence is collected."
SECTION 5-4. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"17-5-74. (a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'unreported sexual assault kit' means a sexual assault kit collected from a victim who has consented to the collection of the sexual assault kit but who has not reported the alleged crime to law enforcement. (b) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall create and operate a state-wide sexual assault kit tracking system. The council may contract with state or nonstate entities, including, but not limited to, private software and technology providers, for the creation, operation, and maintenance of the system. (c) The state-wide sexual assault kit tracking system shall:

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(1) Track the location and status of sexual assault kits throughout the criminal justice process, including the initial collection in examinations performed at medical facilities, receipt and storage at law enforcement agencies, receipt and analysis at forensic laboratories, and storage and any destruction after completion of analysis; (2) Designate sexual assault kits as unreported or reported; (3) Allow medical facilities performing sexual assault forensic examinations, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and other entities having custody of sexual assault kits to update and track the status and location of sexual assault kits; (4) Allow victims of sexual assault to anonymously track or receive updates regarding the status of their sexual assault kits; and (5) Use electronic technology or technologies allowing continuous access. (d) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council may use a phased implementation process in order to launch the system and facilitate entry and use of the system for required participants. The council may phase initial participation according to region, volume, or other appropriate classifications. All entities having custody of sexual assault kits shall fully participate in the system no later than June 1, 2021. The council shall submit a report on the current status and plan for launching the system, including the plan for phased implementation, to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the Governor no later than January 1, 2021. (e) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall submit a semiannual report on the state-wide sexual assault kit tracking system to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the Governor. The council may publish the current report on its website. The first report shall be due on or before June 30, 2021, and subsequent reports are due on or before June 30 and on or before December 31 of each year. The report shall include the following information for the entire state and by jurisdiction: (1) The total number of sexual assault kits in the system; (2) The total and semiannual number of sexual assault kits where forensic analysis has been completed; (3) The number of sexual assault kits added to the system in the reporting period; (4) The total and semiannual number of sexual assault kits where forensic analysis has been requested but not completed; (5) The average and median length of time for sexual assault kits to be submitted for forensic analysis after being added to the system, including separate sets of data for all sexual assault kits in the system and for sexual assault kits added to the system in the reporting period; (6) The average and median length of time for forensic analysis to be completed on sexual assault kits after being submitted for analysis, including separate sets of data for all sexual assault kits in the system and for sexual assault kits added to the system in the reporting period; (7) The total and semiannual number of sexual assault kits destroyed or removed from the system;

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(8) The total number of sexual assault kits where forensic analysis has not been completed and six months or more have passed since those sexual assault kits were added to the system; and (9) The total number of sexual assault kits where forensic analysis has not been completed and one year or more has passed since those sexual assault kits were added to the system. (f) For the purposes of reports under subsection (e) of this Code section, a sexual assault kit shall be assigned to the jurisdiction associated with the law enforcement agency anticipated to receive the sexual assault kit or otherwise having custody of the sexual assault kit. (g) Any public agency or entity, including its officials and employees, and any hospital and its employees providing services to victims of sexual assault may not be held civilly liable for damages arising from any release of information or the failure to release information related to the state-wide sexual assault kit tracking system, so long as the release was without gross negligence. (h) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this Code section."
SECTION 5-5. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'data base' means the national data base of the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program established and maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or a successor data base. (b) Each law enforcement agency in this state shall request access from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to enter information into the data base. (c) Each law enforcement agency that investigates an allegation of rape as defined in Code Section 16-6-1, aggravated sodomy as defined in Code Section 16-6-2, or aggravated assault with intent to rape as defined in Code Section 16-5-21, in which the alleged perpetrator of the assault or offense is unrelated to the victim or is known to be a serial sexual offender, shall enter into the data base the following information regarding such investigation, as available:
(1) The name and date of birth of the alleged perpetrator; (2) The specific crime being investigated; (3) A description of the manner in which the crime was committed, including any pattern of conduct occurring during the course of multiple crimes suspected to have been committed by the alleged perpetrator; and (4) Any other information required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for inclusion in the data base. Such information shall be updated with any new developments in the investigation every 60 days thereafter.

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(d) Information entered into the data base under this Code section shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (e) This Code section shall apply to any pending investigation of an allegation of rape, aggravated sodomy, or aggravated assault with intent to rape, regardless of whether the investigation was commenced before, on, or after the effective date of this Code section. (f) This Code section shall not apply to offenses when the victim is at least 14 but less than 16 years of age and the offender is 18 years of age or younger and is not more than four years older than the victim."
SECTION 5-6. Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 43-34-8, relating to the authority of the Georgia Composite Medical Board to refuse license, certificate, or permit or issue discipline, to read as follows:
"(b.2) The board shall refuse to grant a license to an applicant or shall suspend or revoke an existing license of a physician who:
(1) The board has found, after conducting an investigation, to have committed a sexual assault on a patient; (2) Has pleaded guilty to committing a sexual assault on a patient; or (3) Has been found guilty by a court of law of committing a sexual assault on a patient."
SECTION 5-7. Said chapter is further amended in Article 2, relating to medical practice, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-34-47. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Health care professional' means: (A) A physician licensed to practice medicine under this chapter; (B) A registered nurse or practical nurse licensed under Chapter 26 of this title; or (C) A physician assistant licensed under this chapter.
(2) 'Sexual assault' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 15-24-1. (b) A health care professional shall report the name of a physician to the board if the health care professional has reasonable cause to believe that such physician has committed sexual assault on a patient. A health care professional shall not be required to duplicate a report if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that such report has been made to the board. A health care professional shall not be required to report a physician to the board under this Code section as a result of professional knowledge obtained in the course of the health care professional-patient relationship when the physician is the patient. (c) No health care professional required to report a physician to the board under this Code section who in good faith either reports or fails to report shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for such action or inaction."

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SECTION 5-8. Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient right to know, is amended by revising Code Section 43-34A-9, relating to annual report, as follows:
"43-34A-9. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'sexual assault' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 15-24-1. (a)(b) On January 1 of each year, the board shall compile a report for the Governor and General Assembly containing a statistical and comparative data analysis using information obtained from the physician profiles in addition to other information collected by the board. The board shall not be required to distribute copies of the report to the Governor or members of the General Assembly but shall provide notification of the availability of the report in the manner which it deems to be the most effective and efficient. (b)(c) The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:
(1) The number of physicians for which it has created physician profiles; (2) The specialty board certification of such physicians; (3) The geographic regions of the primary practices; (4) The number of physicians participating in the Medicaid program; and (5) The number of physicians carrying any medical malpractice insurance and the specialty and current hospital privileges of the physicians not carrying such insurance and whether such physicians are actively seeing patients; and (6) The number of physicians for whom the board has conducted investigations for committing an act of sexual assault on a patient and the outcome of the investigation which shall include whether it refused, revoked, or suspended a license or issued a private or public disciplinary order."

PART VI SECTION 6-1.

This Act shall apply to offenses that occur on and after July 1, 2020.

SECTION 6-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox

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E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley
Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott E Setzler

N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall
Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 98, nays 63.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 608-A
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I didn't mean to vote no on HB 720 and would like my vote to reflect that I voted YES on HB 720.

/s/ David Clark David Clark, State Representative, District 98

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The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-D
Atlanta, GA 30334

March 12, 2020

HB 927 - Representative Vernon Jones votes YES

HB 720 Representative Vernon Jones votes YES

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 1039. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Rhodes of the 120th, LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th and Burchett of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to provide additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr
Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 40. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th, Henson of the 41st, Sims of the 12th, Rahman of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority, so as to prohibit sexual contact between an employee or volunteer of any school and a student enrolled at such school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 408. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate

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family members, so as to repeal the sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 410. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide an alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 426. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Rhett of the 33rd, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 993. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Welch of the 110th, Oliver of the 82nd, Cantrell of the 22nd and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox

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E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1015. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 70th, Jones of the 25th, Corbett of the 174th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry, so as to provide for the inclusion of building products in construction on the registry; to revise definitions; to allow participants in the registry to voluntarily record the utilization of carbon sequestration; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for certified third-party organizations to measure the amount of carbon sequestered from building materials that sequester carbon dioxide; to require the State Forestry

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Commission to publish a list of certified organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry, so as to provide for the inclusion of building products in construction on the registry; to revise definitions; to allow participants in the registry to voluntarily record the utilization of carbon sequestration; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for certified third-party organizations to measure the amount of carbon sequestered from building materials that sequester carbon dioxide; to require the State Forestry Commission to publish a list of certified organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry, is amended as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
12-6-220. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry Act.'
12-6-221. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Carbon sequestration results' means the participant's applicable data on the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by sinks resulting from:
(A) Direct human-induced human induced land use change or forestry activities in this state; (B) Additional human-induced human induced activities in this state related to removal by sinks in land use change and forestry categories; (C) Additional human-induced human induced activities in this state related to removal by sinks in agricultural soils; (D) Additional human-induced human induced activities in this state related to removals by sinks in products in use from harvested timber or agricultural crops; and (E) Other human-induced human induced activities in this state related to removals by sinks; and

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(F) Utilization of building products in construction that sequester carbon dioxide. (2) 'Certification' means the determination of whether a given participant's carbon sequestration result has met a minimum quality standard and complied with an appropriate set of approved procedures and protocols for submitting carbon sequestration information. (3) 'Commission' means the State Forestry Commission. (4) 'Director' means the director of the State Forestry Commission. (5) 'Forest' means lands that support, or can support, at least 10 percent tree canopy cover and that allow for management of one or more forest resources including but not limited to timber, fish and wildlife, biodiversity, water quality, air quality, soil conservation, recreation, aesthetics, or other benefits. (6) 'Greenhouse gases' means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. (7) 'Native forest' means a forest type, natural or artificially regenerated, composed of any one or more tree species identified as native to this state in G. Norman Bishop, Native Trees of Georgia (Georgia State Forestry Commission 2000 revised edition), including without limitation improved stock of such tree species developed through breeding programs. (8) 'Participant' or 'registry participant' means a registrant of carbon sequestration results with the registry. (9) 'Registry' means the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry provided for by this article. (10) 'Sink' means an ecosystem or crop or product thereof, including building materials, that absorbs or has absorbed carbon, thereby removing it from the atmosphere and offsetting emissions of carbon dioxide.
12-6-222. (a)(1) The commission shall establish a Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry, which shall be in operation not later than one year after the effective date of this article. (2) The commission may contract with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority to develop and implement a state-wide uniform automated electronic information system for purposes of the registry.
(b) After its establishment, the state-wide uniform automated electronic information system for purposes of the registry shall be maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority or its designated agent in accordance with Code Section 15-6-97.2.
12-6-223. The purpose of the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry shall be to do all of the following:
(1) Encourage voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including, but not limited to, the construction of buildings made out of materials that sequester carbon dioxide;

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(2) Enable participants to voluntarily record carbon sequestrations made after January 1, 1990, or such other beginning date as may be established by rule or regulation of the commission, in a consistent format that is certified; (3) Ensure that sources in the state receive appropriate consideration for certified carbon sequestration results under any future federal or international regulatory regime relating to greenhouse gas emissions; (4) Recognize, publicize, and promote participants in the registry; and (5) Recruit broad participation in the process from all economic sectors and regions of the state.
12-6-224. For purposes of the registry, the commission shall:
(1)(A) Adopt rules or regulations specifying acceptable types of carbon sequestration results consistent with paragraph (1) of Code Section 12-6-221 and this paragraph and providing procedures and protocols for the monitoring, estimating, calculating, reporting, and certification of carbon sequestration results for purposes of participation in the registry. (B) Procedures and protocols relative to forestry activities that are reported as a participant's carbon sequestration results under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 12-6-221 shall require, at a minimum, that those forestry activities meet the following criteria in order to be reported as any part of a participant's carbon sequestration results:
(i) Forestry activities shall be based on forest management practices within a defined project area that meet or exceed Georgia's Best Management Practices for Forestry as published by the commission and that are not the subject of any ongoing remediation or penalty pursuant to judicial or administrative judgment or order for violation of any applicable requirements of federal, state, or local land use laws, regulations, or ordinances. Best management practices and federal, state, or local land use laws, regulations, or ordinances shall be those in effect each time a participant registers a defined project area in the registry; (ii) Forestry activities reported as carbon sequestration results shall reflect the amount of time that net carbon gains are stored; and (iii) Forestry activities shall maintain and promote native forests. (C) Procedures and protocols relative to sinks in agricultural soils that are reported as a participant's carbon sequestration results under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 12-6-221 shall be adopted by the commission in accordance with the recommendation of the Commissioner of Agriculture. (D) The commission shall consider the availability and suitability of simplified techniques and tools when adopting procedures and protocols for the certification of carbon sequestration results. (E) The procedures and protocols adopted by the commission shall include a uniform format for reporting carbon sequestration results to facilitate their recognition in any future regulatory regime;

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(2) Qualify third-party organizations that have the capability to certify reported baseline carbon sequestration results and that are capable of certifying the participant reported results as provided in this article; and (3) Encourage organizations and individuals from various sectors of the state's economy, and those from various geographic regions of the state, to report carbon sequestration results.
12-6-224.1. (a) The director shall establish the Sustainable Building Material Carbon Sequestration Technical Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall consist of:
(1) One representative from the Georgia Institute of Technology with expertise in engineering and architecture; (2) One representative with extensive knowledge of and expertise in the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes; (3) One representative who is a real estate developer or builder; (4) One representative who works in the field of or has expertise in carbon credit markets; and (5) Up to three at-large representatives. (b) The director shall determine the chairperson of the committee. (c) Prior to the first meeting of the advisory committee, the director shall hold a listening session open to members of the public for the purpose of seeking external input on the rules for the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry for building materials. (d) The advisory committee shall serve the director in an advisory capacity in the rulemaking process for the establishment of a baseline from which carbon sequestration of building materials shall be measured. (e) A primary objective of the advisory committee shall be to ensure the interoperability, general alignment, and compatibility of credits derived from the carbon sequestration of building materials with global carbon credit and offset markets. (f) The chairperson shall be responsible for calling all meetings of the advisory committee. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary and convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this article. (g) A majority of the voting members of the advisory committee shall constitute a quorum. The committee shall take no action except by affirmative vote of the majority of those present and voting. (h) Any vacancies on the advisory committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (i) Any member of the committee who, during his or her term of appointment, ceases to meet the qualifications required for the original appointment shall be immediately removed from his or her office. (j) The advisory committee shall stand abolished no later than one year from the date upon which the first meeting of the committee takes place. The committee may be reestablished, at the calling of the director, within five years of its creation in order to

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make recommendations to the director for updating or amending the rules and regulations of the commission. The director shall appoint new members to the reestablished committee in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section. (k) Appointed members of the advisory committee shall receive a daily expense allowance in an amount the same as that specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 457-21, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees.
12-6-225. The procedures and protocols for monitoring, estimating, calculating, reporting, and certifying carbon sequestration results established by, or approved pursuant to, this article shall be the only procedures and protocols recognized by the state for the purposes of the registry as described in Code Section 12-6-223.
12-6-226. Procedures and protocols adopted pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 12-6-224 shall not be interpreted or construed as a condition for any lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for an ongoing use of forest land.
12-6-227. Participation in the registry shall be voluntary, and participants may withdraw at any time.
12-6-228. (a)(1) Participants shall initially report their certified carbon sequestration results for the most recent year for which they have complete data as specified in this article. This shall include sequestration of carbon dioxide from standing trees. Participants that have complete data for earlier years that can be certified may establish their baseline as any year beginning on or after January 1, 1990, or such other beginning date as may be established by rule or regulation of the commission. After establishing baseline results, participants shall report their certified carbon sequestration results in each subsequent year in order to show changes with respect to their baseline year. Participants may report carbon sequestration results without establishing a baseline for such results or for emissions. Certified carbon sequestration results reported to the registry by a participant shall be credited in carbon mass units to an account established for the participant in the registry. (2) For the reporting of carbon sequestration results arising from the utilization of building materials that sequester carbon, upon completion of the project, developers shall seek the review of a certified third-party organization that will measure the amount of carbon sequestered from building materials that sequester carbon dioxide from a baseline of standard buildings established by the advisory committee. The commission shall publish and maintain a list of approved certified third-party organizations. Only projects that have been completed after January 1, 2019, shall be considered. After such projects have been verified and validated by a certified third-party organization,

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the director shall be authorized to determine, charge, and retain an administrative fee from developers for awarding carbon credits to provide for the cost of administering the provisions of this article. (b)(1) Registry credits for certified carbon sequestration results may be sold, purchased, or otherwise transferred in whole or in part without any regard to or effect on or being affected by ownership of other personal property or any real property, and such credits may be retained in whole or in part without any regard to or effect on or being affected by any sale, purchase, or other transfer of other personal property or any real property. (2) In addition to annual reports submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, participants shall report to the registry any sales, purchases, or other transfers of registry credits for certified carbon sequestration results, in whole or in part, within ten days after the completion of such transaction, and participants' registry accounts shall be updated to reflect such transfers. (c) The basic unit of participation in the registry shall be a natural person or a legal entity in its entirety such as a corporation or other legally constituted body, a city or county, or a state government agency. (d) Reports to the registry by participants may be filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court in any county of this state.
12-6-229. To support the estimation, calculation, reporting, and certification of carbon sequestration results in a consistent format, the commission, in consultation with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, shall adopt standardized forms that all participants shall use to calculate, report, and certify emissions results.
12-6-230. (a) Participants registering baseline carbon sequestration results in the registry shall provide certification of their methodologies and results. The commission may, upon recommendation of the director, following a public process, adopt simplified procedures to certify carbon sequestration results as appropriate. Participants shall follow commission approved procedures and protocols in determining carbon sequestration results and supply the quantity and quality of information necessary to allow an independent ex post certification of the baseline results reported under this program. (b) The commission shall provide a list of approved third-party organizations recognized as competent to certify carbon sequestration results as provided in this article. The commission shall reopen the qualification process periodically in order for new organizations to be added to the approved list. (c) Where required for certification, organizations approved pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall do all of the following:
(1) Evaluate whether the participant has a program, consistent with commission approved procedures and protocols, in place for preparation and submittal of the information reported under this article;

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(2) Check, during certification, the reasonableness of the carbon sequestration information being reported for a random sample of estimates or calculations; and (3) Summarize its review in a report to the board of directors, or equivalent governing body, of the participating legal entity or to the participating natural person, attesting to the existence of a program that is consistent with commission approved procedures and protocols and the reasonableness of the reported carbon sequestration results and noting any exceptions, omissions, limitations, or other qualifications to their representations. (d) In conducting certification for a participant under this program, the approved organization shall schedule any meeting or meetings with the participant with a minimum of one week's notice at one or more representative locations and allow the participant to control property access. The meetings shall be conducted in accordance with a protocol that is agreed upon in advance by the participant and the approved organization. The approved organization shall not perform property inspection, direct measurement, monitoring, or testing unless authorized by the participant. (e) To ensure the integrity and constant improvement of the registry program and for the sequestration of carbon dioxide from standing trees, the commission shall perform on a random basis an occasional review and evaluation of participants' carbon sequestration reporting, certifications, and the reasonableness of the information being reported for analysis of estimates or calculations. The director shall report any findings in writing. The director shall include a summary of these findings in the biennial report to the Governor and the General Assembly required by Code Section 12-6-231. (f) As it relates to the registry program for building products that sequester carbon dioxide, the commission shall engage in a review of the standards two years and five years after such registry is established.
12-6-231. Not later than two years after the effective date of this article and biennially thereafter, the director shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the number of participants in the registry, the amounts of carbon sequestered by those participants, and ways to make the registry more workable for participants that are consistent with the goals and intent of this article.
12-6-232. The commission shall do all of the following:
(1) Develop a process for qualifying third-party organizations recognized by the state as competent to certify the carbon sequestration results of the types of natural persons or legal entities that may choose to participate in this registry, by doing all of the following:
(A) Developing a list of the minimum technical and organizational capabilities and other qualification standards that approved third-party organizations shall meet. Those qualifications shall include the ability to sign an opinion letter, for which they may be held financially at risk, and certifying the participant-reported carbon sequestration results as provided in this article. Such capabilities and standards for

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third-party organizations related to certification of carbon sequestration results achieved by sinks in agricultural soils under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 12-6-221 shall be adopted by the commission in accordance with the recommendation of the Commissioner of Agriculture; (B) Publicizing an applications process or otherwise encouraging interested organizations to submit their qualifications for review; (C) Evaluating applicant organizations according to the list of qualifications described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (D) Determining specific third-party organizations as qualified to certify participants' actual carbon sequestration results in accordance with this article; and (E) Periodically updating the list of approved third-party organizations by doing any of the following:
(i) Reviewing the capabilities of approved organizations; (ii) Reviewing applications of organizations seeking to become approved; and (iii) Determining specific organizations to be added to the approved list and specific organizations no longer qualified to perform the duties of this article; (2) Occasionally, and on a random basis, provide for commission employees to accompany third-party organizations on scheduled visits to observe and evaluate, during any certification visit, both the following: (A) Whether the participant has a program, consistent with commission approved procedures and protocols, in place for the preparation and submittal of the information required under this article; and (B) The reasonableness of the carbon sequestration information being reported for a sample of estimates or calculations; and (3) Review future international or federal programs related to greenhouse gas emissions and make reasonable efforts to promote consistency between the state program and these programs and to reduce the reporting burden on participants."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V

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Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby
Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 10.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1017. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th, Corbett of the 174th and Belton of the 112th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making payments, and appeal, so as to revise when dependents qualify for a payment of indemnification for death under the Georgia State Indemnification Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby
Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 1163. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, Justice Robert Benham has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in the justice system; and
WHEREAS, Justice Benham earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Tuskegee University in 1967, his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia in 1970, and his Master of Law from the University of Virginia in 1989; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Reserve, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans and attaining the rank of captain; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, Justice Benham made history as the first African American appointed to the Georgia Supreme Court in its more than 140 years of existence and, upon his retirement, holds the honorable distinction of being the longest serving member of the court; and
WHEREAS, he served as chief justice from 1995 to 2001, and during his career on the bench, he earned a reputation as a clear thinker and hard worker, as a man whose strong convictions were supported by meticulous research and careful consideration, and as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions were governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and
WHEREAS, Justice Benham's leadership and wisdom have been instrumental to numerous organizations, as he was president of the Bartow County Bar Association, a chairperson of the Governor's Commission on Drug Awareness and Prevention, and he is currently a member of the American Judicature Society, the National Criminal Justice Association, and the Georgia Bar Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Justice Benham's service on the Georgia Supreme Court is marked by his vision and unyielding commitment to justice, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART II WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. Al St. Lawrence on November 24, 2015; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence was born in Dover, New Hampshire, the beloved son of Mary Gagne and John Ovid St. Lawrence; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Hunter Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence began his prestigious career in law enforcement in 1959 with the Chatham County Police Department, where he served in the positions of corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and assistant chief of police before his appointment as chief of police in 1971; and
WHEREAS, after 21 years as Chief of Police for Chatham County, Mr. St. Lawrence was elected as the county sheriff, a position he was reelected to serve in for five additional terms; and
WHEREAS, during his 23 years as sheriff, Mr. St. Lawrence was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Dr. Curtis McClung/Motorola Award of Excellence, Georgia Sheriffs' Association Distinguished Humanitarian Award, and Sheriff's Leadership Award for 50 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence played an instrumental role in many organizations, including the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia Sheriffs' Association, National Sheriffs' Association, Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, Peace Officers' Association of Georgia, Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, and the 200 Club of Coastal Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he is the only law enforcement officer in Georgia to be named both Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Outstanding Chief of the Year and a two-time recipient of Georgia Sheriffs' Association Sheriff of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART III WHEREAS, the State of Georgia celebrates the life and service of one of its finest citizens, Mr. James "Jimmy" Allen Petrea; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Petrea was born in Savannah, Georgia, the beloved son of Thelma Royal and Jessie Lewis Petrea; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy in 1964 and joined the crew of the USS Newport News CA 148 Heavy Cruiser in support of the Operation Sea Dragon and the 1st Marine Division. The mission was naval shore bombardment along the Ho Chi Minh trail as well as the interception and destruction of waterborne craft; and
WHEREAS, after three years of service in Vietnam and earning the rank of Engineman E5 Petty Officer Second Class, he was honorably discharged, returned home to Savannah, and joined the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad as a machinist; and
WHEREAS, he was elected mayor of Thunderbolt in 1981 and was reelected for multiple terms until he resigned on December 31, 2005, after over a quarter-century of service to the town of Thunderbolt and the Coastal Empire; and
WHEREAS, during his 24 years as mayor, Mr. Petrea was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to his community; and
WHEREAS, he was active in various veterans and civic organizations including the American Legion posts 184 and 26, VFW Post 4392, the Chatham Veteran's Council, the Lions Club, and Masonic Lodge 693; and
WHEREAS, Thunderbolt experienced significant growth under Mayor Petrea's leadership during which he played a key role in the commercial development of the riverfront and the opening of the current Wilmington River bridge; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Petrea exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART IV WHEREAS, Mr. Jimmy Burnsed has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Bryan County and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burnsed has served as a leader of Bryan County both as a public servant and leader of the business community; and

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WHEREAS, he began his career in the banking industry after service with the Coast Guard, learning the trade at Savannah Bank which he saw merge with Georgia Railroad Bank in Augusta and later became First Union Bank; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, he helped organize Bryan Bank and Trust in Richmond Hill, Georgia, and dedicated 30 years to serving and leading the community until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service for 12 years as Chairman of the Bryan County Board of Commissioners, six years on the city council for Garden City, and four years as mayor of Garden City; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure of public service to Bryan County, he increased public access to government meetings and services, partnered with local developers to open a public park, and helped achieve a homestead exemption tax for county senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burnsed's legacy of cooperation, foresight, and dedication to the people of Bryan County will be evidenced for generations to come in projects such as the extension of Harris Trail, the Bryan County Administrative Building, and numerous other capital projects; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART V WHEREAS, Mr. Harold Fowler and Mr. Jimmy Burnsed have long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that they have played in leadership and their deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Bryan County and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harold Fowler dedicated 18 years to the people of Richmond Hill, Georgia, serving on the city council from 1995 to 2005 and as the city's mayor for two terms beginning with his election in 2009; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Fowler's tenure as a leader of Richmond Hill, the city annexed several parcels of valuable commercial property to increase the city's tax digest, purchased land for much needed commercial development, and laid the foundation for a new city complex off of Highway 144 with the purchase of over 50 acres; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burnsed served as a leader of Bryan County both as a public servant and leader of the business community, serving 12 years as Chairman of the Bryan County

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Board of Commissioners, six years on the city council for Garden City, and four years as mayor of Garden City; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure of public service to Bryan County, Mr. Burnsed increased public access to government meetings and services, partnered with local developers to open a public park, and helped achieve a homestead exemption tax for county senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the cooperation, foresight, and dedication to the people of Bryan County demonstrated by Mr. Fowler and Mr. Burnsed be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in their honor.
PART VI WHEREAS, Mr. Chris Shannon was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to protecting and saving lives and property; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shannon joined the fire department of the City of Preston in 1976 and was appointed fire chief in 1979; and
WHEREAS, he led the department as chief until 2007, then stayed on with the department as a firefighter until 2011, exhibiting over three decades of extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, and fine leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART VII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, this brave man served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty, attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade (T/5) and valiantly protecting the people and ideals of the United States during World War II; and
WHEREAS, a native of Oconee County, Georgia, T/5 Hardigree made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation after he was mortally wounded during combat in Italy on May 31, 1944; and

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WHEREAS, T/5 Hardigree demonstrated selfless service to this nation, and his unyielding commitment was recognized with a Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, T/5 Hardigree embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Sergeant Stanley Thomas Bradley was born on October 15, 1946, in Cartersville, Georgia, the beloved son of Woodrow and Grace Ross Bradley; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Cartersville High School, Sergeant Bradley attended Southern Technical College, where he earned an associate's degree in civil engineering; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and defended this country with honor and distinction, as a member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bradley paid the ultimate sacrifice after he was mortally wounded from mortar fire when his unit was sent in as relief for a United States Marine unit that had come under a large assault by North Vietnamese soldiers; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bradley demonstrated selfless service to this nation, and his unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States is an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bradley embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART IX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. James Edward Giddens on February 11, 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Giddens was born on November 6, 1946, in Nashville, Georgia, the beloved son of Lucille Boyd and William Howard Giddens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Giddens began his prestigious career in law enforcement as a Lowndes County deputy sheriff before assuming the role of chief of police for Ray City in 1975; and

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WHEREAS, his life was tragically cut short when he lost his life in the line of duty while pulling over the vehicle of a robbery suspect; and
WHEREAS, during his years as chief of police, Mr. Giddens was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Giddens exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART X WHEREAS, Mrs. Blondean Newman has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service with Bryan County; and
WHEREAS, a native of Bryan County, Mrs. Newman served as county tax commissioner for 30 years and after her retirement served as a county commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Newman's significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Newman served Bryan County with honor and distinction, and her vision and unyielding commitment set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in her honor.
PART XI WHEREAS, the Honorable Emma Darnell has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Fulton County; and

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WHEREAS, she diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her nearly 30 years of public service as a Fulton County Commissioner for District 6; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Darnell's legacy spans three decades of service to Fulton County with her election in 1992 until her passing in 2019; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure with Fulton County, Commissioner Darnell served as a champion of minorities, seniors, and the poor; and
WHEREAS, always passionate and often fiery, Commissioner Darnell played a key role in helping transition the City of Atlanta from an all-white power structure to a predominately black City Hall as a member of Mayor Sam Massell's administration; and
WHEREAS, she was the founding chair of the Woman's Advisory Council of Atlanta City Government, which formed in the summer of 1973 after a special report made the now widely accepted conclusion that discrimination based upon sex and gender does exist; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in her memory.
PART XII WHEREAS, Scenic Route 9 in Dawson County, Georgia, was once known as Thunder Road and was used by moonshine runners to haul liquor to Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, Dawsonville, Georgia, is known as the "Moonshine Capital of Georgia"; and
WHEREAS, during the Prohibition Era, moonshine was made and sold to buyers in Atlanta and 'trippers' from Dawsonville made a living by hauling moonshine down Highway 9; and
WHEREAS, trippers were known to modify cars to make them faster and out of necessity to outrun enforcement agents known as 'revenuers' who were tasked with enforcing prohibition laws; and
WHEREAS, driving and engineering skills honed by trippers would eventually evolve into one of America's favorite pastimes, NASCAR; and
WHEREAS, Dawsonville is the hometown for many racing legends, including Lloyd Seay, Gober Sosebee, Raymond Parks, Roy Hall, Bernard Long, and Red Vogt; and
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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated to honor the rich history and tradition of Thunder Road.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Dr. Randy Valimont spent his life committed to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, a native of Johnson City, New York, Dr. Valimont graduated from Southeastern University and earned a doctor of religious philosophy degree in 2006 from Logos Graduate School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Valimont was called by the Lord to lead the congregation of Griffin First Assembly in Griffin, Georgia, in 1993; and
WHEREAS, his vision and direction helped Griffin First Assembly grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and
WHEREAS, under his direction, ministries of Griffin First Assembly led more than 30,000 souls to dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ and the church grew from 450 to 5,200 Sunday morning worshipers with 243 missionaries and ministries across the globe; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Valimont was instrumental in the success of the church's radio and television ministry, Fresh Touch Media Ministries; and
WHEREAS, whether the task was preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Dr. Valimont served as a shining example of God's righteous path; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Dr. Valimont was a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Sheriff Van Peavy on January 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Peavy was interested in law enforcement from the time of his discharge from the United States Army, and he ran for Sheriff in 1984 and took office on January 1, 1985; and

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WHEREAS, taking over a department that consisted of the Sheriff, two deputies, four dispatchers who doubled as jailers, and one part-time deputy who doubled as a jailer, Sheriff Peavy grew the department to more than 60 sworn and civilian personnel; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Peavy was available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, treated every employee like family, had an open door policy for anyone who wished to speak with him, and was always firm but fair and full of wisdom; and
WHEREAS, touching the lives of many, his impact on those around him and those who met him is unsurpassable; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Asa Charles Daniels, Jr., on April 7, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Daniels served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Maritime Services, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, after returning home from the war, he was given the opportunity to purchase Pinehurst Equipment Company, an International Harvester farm implement dealership, which was the world's largest manufacturer of farm equipment; and
WHEREAS, after a lucrative sale of Pinehurst Equipment Company, Mr. Daniels sold life insurance to local residents and became a top-producing life insurance salesman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Daniels served as a Dooly County commissioner for 26 years, with eight of those as chairperson; and
WHEREAS, he served his community in various capacities, including Dooly Medical Center Hospital Authority chairperson, Middle Georgia Technical College board member, and Dooly-Crisp Empowerment Zone board member; and
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WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in his memory.
PART XVI
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 113 over I-75 in Bartow County is dedicated as the Justice Robert Benham Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Wilmington River on State Route 26/Island Expressway in Chatham County is dedicated as the Al St. Lawrence Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at Wilmington River on State Route 26/U.S. 80 in Chatham County is dedicated as the James "Jimmy" A. Petrea Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the new portion of Belfast Siding Road located at Interstate 95 in Bryan County is dedicated as the Jimmy Burnsed Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at Belfast Siding Road in Bryan County is dedicated as the Fowler-Burnsed Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 153 from State Route 41 to the Marion County line in Webster County is dedicated as the Chris Shannon Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 15 from mile marker 6 to mile marker 8 in Oconee County is dedicated as the T/5 James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., U.S. Army WWII Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 113 and US 41/State Route 3 in Bartow County is dedicated as the Sgt. Stanley Thomas Bradley Veterans Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 64 from the city limit of Ray City to the Berrien County border is dedicated as the James Edward Giddens Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 280 from the Lanier Community to Black Creek Bridge in Bryan County is dedicated as the Blondean Newman Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at Interstate 85 with Interstate 285 in Fulton County is dedicated as the Emma Darnell Memorial Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 9 from the Dawson County line to the intersection with Highway 53 in Dawson County is dedicated as Thunder Road.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 92 from 1st Avenue to Henry Jackson Road in Spalding County is dedicated as the Dr. Randy Valimont Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the I-75/SR 27 interchange in Dooly County is dedicated as the Asa Daniels, Jr., Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at I-75 and Pinehurst-Hawkinsville Road/Exit 117 in Dooly County is dedicated as the Van Peavy Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Department of Transportation; to Justice Robert Benham, Mr. James "Jimmy" Allen Petrea, Mr. Jimmy Burnsed, Mr. Harold Fowler, and Mrs. Blondean Newman; and to the families of Mr. Al St. Lawrence, Mr. Chris Shannon, Sergeant Stanley Thomas Bradley, Mr. James Edward Giddens, Emma Darnell, Dr. Randy Valimont, Sheriff Van Peavy, Mr. James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., and Mr. Asa Charles Daniels, Jr.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holmes Hopson
Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 428. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Mullis of the 53rd, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Martin of the 9th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit the deceptive practice of musical performance groups advertising and appearing as the recording group without the recording group's permission or denoting that it is a salute or tribute performance; to provide for definitions; to specify violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 480. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization, so as to authorize compensation to be paid from sales and use tax collections on a contingency basis with respect to services that assist the Department of Revenue in the identification of taxpayers that are noncompliant with sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 493. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Beach of the 21st, Harbison of the 15th, Cowsert of the 46th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide standards for cybersecurity programs to protect businesses from liability; to provide for affirmative defenses for data breaches of private information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 1300. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Jones of the 167th:

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A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Glynn County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Murray County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Murray County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Allen
Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The House stood at ease until 4:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 848. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 145th, Lumsden of the 12th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shannon of the 84th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of surplus property, so as to change certain definitions to provide the Department of Administrative Services additional options when disposing of surplus property in the best interest of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B.

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 1216. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Gordon of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th and Petrea of the 166th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Betty Ann DiPietro Rapp and rededicating a road on Georgia Ports Authority property in her honor; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1037. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Stephens of the 164th, Silcox of the 52nd, Williams of the 168th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures; to exempt presentations from the requirement that productions must be intended for multimarket commercial distribution; to add commercial advertisements made for paid or subscription

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supported video streaming services; to add coverage of certain major sporting events to qualified production activities; to reinforce the disallowance of the additional 10 percent credit allowed for including a qualifying Georgia promotion for certain productions and hold the issuance of such credit until public distribution of the project; to limit the recapture of certain tax credits; to change the timing when a tax credit can be claimed and its carry forward period; to require expenditures with vendors to include W-9 forms; to provide for applications for certificates of final certification; to require an audit prior to issuance of a final certification by the Department of Revenue; to phase in such requirement; to provide for certification of accountants as eligible auditors for conducting such audits; to provide for recouping of certain audit costs and prescribe actions to be taken by the Department of Revenue; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph and revising paragraphs (8) and (11) of subsection (b), by revising paragraph (2) of and adding a new paragraph to subsection (c), by revising paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (g), subsection (h), and subsection (k), and by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(6.1) 'Presentation' means a production combining visual and audio elements primarily created for the purpose of promoting, showcasing, or selling a film, television, or streaming project and which is not intended for theatrical release, airing over television, VOD, cable or streaming platforms, or any other form of commercial distribution." "(8) 'Production expenditures' means:
(A) Preproduction, preproduction, production, and postproduction expenditures incurred in this state that are directly used in a qualified production activity, including, but not limited to, without limitation the following: set construction and operation; wardrobes, make-up, accessories, and related services; costs associated with photography and sound synchronization,; expenditures excluding license fees incurred with Georgia companies for sound recordings and musical compositions,; sound recording projects used in feature films, series, pilots, or movies; lighting, and related services and materials; editing and related services; rental of facilities and equipment; leasing of vehicles; costs of food and lodging; digital or tape editing,; film processing,; transfers of film to tape or digital format,; sound mixing,; computer graphics services,; special effects services,; and animation services; total aggregate payroll; airfare, if purchased through a Georgia travel agency or travel company; insurance costs and bonding, if purchased through a Georgia insurance agency; and other direct costs of producing the project in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. (B) This term shall not include:

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(i) Postproduction expenditures for footage shot outside the State of Georgia, marketing, story rights, or distribution, but shall not affect other qualified story rights.; (ii) Any expenditure for work or services not conducted or rendered in Georgia. Expenditures for services not performed at the filming site shall only qualify if the vendor is a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for services conducted or rendered both in Georgia and outside Georgia shall only qualify to the extent the service is conducted or rendered in Georgia; (iii) Expenditures for goods that were not purchased or rented or leased in this state from a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for goods shall only qualify to the extent such goods are used in this state. A vendor that acts as a conduit to enable purchases or rentals to qualify that would not otherwise qualify shall not be considered a Georgia vendor with respect to such purchases, rentals, or leases; or (iv) Any transaction subject to taxation imposed by Chapter 8 or 13 of this title for which taxes have not been demonstrably paid. (C) This term includes payments to a loan-out company by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company that has met its withholding tax obligations as set out below. The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall withhold Georgia income tax at the rate of 6 percent imposed by subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-21 on all payments to loanout companies for services performed in Georgia. Any amounts so withheld shall be deemed to have been withheld by the loan-out company on wages paid to its employees for services performed in Georgia pursuant to Article 5 of this chapter notwithstanding the exclusion provided in subparagraph (K) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 48-7-100. The amounts so withheld shall be allocated to the loan-out company's employees based on the payments made to the loan-out company's employees for services performed in Georgia. For purposes of this chapter, loan-out company nonresident employees performing services in Georgia shall be considered taxable nonresidents and the loan-out company shall be subject to income taxation in the taxable year in which the loan-out company's employees perform services in Georgia, notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter. Such withholding liability shall be subject to penalties and interest in the same manner as the employee withholding taxes imposed by Article 5 of this chapter and the commissioner shall provide by regulation the manner in which such liability shall be assessed and collected. (D) Production expenditures by a production company shall be subject to any limitations or reductions imposed by subsection (l) of this Code section." "(11) 'Qualified production activities' means the production of new film, video, or digital projects produced in this state and approved by the Department of Economic Development as state certified productions, including only the following: feature films, series, pilots, movies for television, televised commercial advertisements, commercial advertisements made for paid or subscription supported video streaming services, music videos, presentations, interactive entertainment, or prereleased interactive

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games, or sound recording projects used in feature films, series, pilots, or movies for television. Such activities shall include projects recorded in this state, in whole or in part, in either short or long form, animation and music, fixed on a delivery system which includes without limitation film, videotape, computer disc, laser disc, and any element of the digital domain, from which the program is viewed or reproduced. Except for presentations, such activities shall be projects, and which is intended for multimarket commercial distribution via theaters, video on demand, direct to DVD, digital platforms designed for the distribution of interactive games, licensing for exhibition by individual television stations, groups of stations, networks, advertiser supported sites, cable television stations, or public broadcasting stations. Such term shall not include the coverage of news and or athletic events,; local interest programming,; instructional videos,; corporate videos,; any project that is not a presentation and is not intended for multimarket commercial distribution; or projects not shot, recorded, or originally created in Georgia."
"(2)(A) The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 10 percent of such base investment if the qualified production activity includes a qualified Georgia promotion. Such additional tax credit shall be allowed for any qualified production that includes a qualified Georgia promotion upon its release to the general public. In lieu of the inclusion of the Georgia promotional logo, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company may offer alternative marketing opportunities to be evaluated by the Department of Economic Development to ensure that they offer equal or greater promotional value to the State of Georgia. The Department of Economic Development shall electronically certify to the Department of Revenue when the requirements of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section have been met. (B) The Department of Economic Development shall prepare an annual report detailing the marketing opportunities it has approved under the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) The goals and strategy behind each marketing opportunity approved pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (ii) The names of all production companies approved by the Department of Economic Development to provide alternative marketing opportunities; (iii) The estimated value to the state of each approved alternative marketing opportunity compared to the estimated value of the Georgia promotional logo; and (iv) The names of all production companies who chose to include the Georgia promotional logo in their final production instead of offering the state an alternative marketing proposal. The report required under this paragraph shall be completed no later than January 1 of each year and presented to each member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, and the Governor.

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(C) The additional percentage of tax credit allowed by this paragraph and by paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be allowed to a production company for any presentation, or for any qualified production activity or state certified production that has not been commercially distributed in multiple markets. (D) The additional percentage of tax credit that is allowed by this paragraph and by paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be issued final certification pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section unless and until the state certified production has been commercially distributed in multiple markets within five years of the date that the project was first certified by the Department of Economic Development. (3) The base investment and the amount of the credit allowed by this subsection and by subsection (d) of this Code section with respect to a production company shall be subject to the limitations of and any reductions required by subsection (l) of this Code section." "(4) The transfer or sale of this tax credit does not extend the time in which such tax credit can be used. The carry-forward period for a tax credit that is transferred or sold shall begin on the date on which the tax credit was originally earned or for a tax credit subject to the provisions of subsection (l) of this Code section, the date on which the final certification for such tax credit was issued pursuant to said subsection; (5) A transferee shall have only such rights to claim and use the tax credit that were available to such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company at the time of the transfer, except for the use of the credit in paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of this Code section. To the extent that such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company did not have rights to claim or use the tax credit at the time of the transfer, the Department of Revenue shall either disallow the tax credit claimed by the transferee or recapture the tax credit from the transferee; provided, however, that the Department of Revenue shall not recapture a tax credit from the transferee if the tax credit was issued a valid final certification pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section. The transferee's recourse is against such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company; and" "(h) The credit granted under this Code section shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to a production company subject to the requirements of subsection (h.1) or (l) of this Code section: (1) The credit may be taken beginning with the taxable year in which the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company has met the investment requirement. For each year in which such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company either claims or transfers the credit, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall attach a schedule to the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's Georgia income tax return which will set forth the following information, as a minimum:

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(A) A description of the qualified production activities, along with the certification from the Department of Economic Development; (B) A detailed listing of the employee names, social security numbers, and Georgia wages when salaries are included in the base investment; (C) The amount of tax credit claimed for the taxable year; (D) Any tax credit previously taken by the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against Georgia income tax liabilities or the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103; (E) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (F) The amount of tax credit utilized by the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company in the current taxable year; and (G) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years; (2) In the initial year in which the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the credit granted in this Code section, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall include in the description of the qualified production activities required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection information which demonstrates that the activities included in the base investment or excess base investment equal or exceed $500,000.00 during such year, or $250,000.00 on or after January 1, 2018, for qualified interactive entertainment production companies; and (3) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for five years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred. No such credit shall be allowed the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against prior years' tax liability. (h.1)(1) For any projects certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2021, the tax credit provided for in this Code section if covered under the schedule provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (l) of this Code section shall not be allowed, claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner by a production company until final certification is issued pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section and except under the following conditions and limitations of this subsection. (2) A production company seeking the tax credit allowed by this Code section shall apply for the tax credit in the manner provided by the Department of Revenue within one year from the date that it completes a state certified production. The following information shall be submitted with the application or prior to the commencement of an audit required by subsection (l) of this Code section: (A) A description of the state certified production, along with its certification as a state certified production by the Department of Economic Development;

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(B) A detailed accounting of all qualified production activities and the attendant production expenditures included in the base investment for the state certified production; (C) A detailed listing of the employee names, social security numbers, and Georgia wages when salaries are included in the base investment; (D) Receipts for tangible personal property included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (E) Contracts for goods or services included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (F) An Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 completed and issued by each vendor for which expenditures are included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (G) Notification as provided for in paragraph (7) of subsection (l) of this Code section of any intent to utilize an eligible auditor; (H) A description of the status of the distribution of the state certified production and information related to any qualified Georgia promotion connected with such production; (I) The total amount of the tax credit sought for the state certified production; and (J) A statement affirming that the contents of the application are true and correct. (3) If a production company is issued final certification of a tax credit pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section, such tax credit shall be considered earned in the taxable year in which it is issued final certification. (4) For each year in which the production company either claims or transfers the tax credit, the production company shall attach a schedule to the production company's Georgia income tax return which will set forth the following information, as a minimum: (A) The amount of tax credit claimed for the taxable year; (B) Any tax credit previously taken by the production company against Georgia income tax liabilities or the production company's quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103; (C) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (D) The amount of tax credit utilized by the production company in the current taxable year; and (E) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years. (5) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit subject to subsection (l) of this Code section for a taxable year exceed the production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for three years from the close of the taxable year in which the tax credit was issued its final certification pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section. No such credit shall be allowed the production company against prior years' tax liability.

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(6) This subsection shall not apply to qualified interactive entertainment production companies." "(k) Any production company, except as provided in subsection (l) of this Code section, or qualified interactive entertainment production company claiming, transferring, or selling the tax credit shall be required to reimburse the Department of Revenue for any department initiated audits relating to the tax credit. This subsection shall not apply to routine tax audits of a taxpayer which may include the review of the credit provided in this Code section.
(l)(1)(A) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2021, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection if the total amount of such tax credit sought for the project exceeds $2.5 million. (B) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2022, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection if the total amount of such tax credit sought for the project exceeds $1.25 million. (C) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2023, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection. (2) In accordance with the schedule provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, prior to certifying a tax credit pursuant to this Code section, the Department of Revenue shall conduct or cause to be conducted an audit of each tax credit allowed by this Code section by either the department or an independent third party certified by the department in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection as an eligible auditor as shall be elected by the production company as provided in paragraph (7) of this subsection. (3)(A) The Department of Revenue shall provide for the certification and decertification of certified public accountants as eligible auditors. (B) To obtain certification as an eligible auditor, an accountant shall:
(i) Register with the department; (ii) Maintain its registration with the Georgia State Board of Accountancy; (iii) Agree to and be capable of completing audits related to this Code section in accordance with this Code section and procedures developed by the department; (iv) Successfully complete all training required by the department;

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(v) Pay to the department a registration fee that the department shall set in an amount that reflects the expenses incurred by the department as a result of this paragraph; and (vi) Post and maintain any bond that the department establishes for each eligible auditor. (C) The Department of Revenue shall decertify an eligible auditor if such auditor: (i) Fails to meet the conditions or comply with the provisions of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; or (ii) Completes an audit and violates the requirements of subparagraph (E) of paragraph (4) of this subsection. (D) The Department of Revenue may decertify an eligible auditor if such auditor fails to complete an audit in accordance with subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), (F), or (G) of paragraph (4) of this subsection or meets any other grounds for decertification as provided in regulations promulgated by the department. (4) Each audit shall: (A) Be completed in accordance with this Code section and procedures developed by the department; (B) Utilize sampling methods that the department may adopt; (C) Follow regulations that shall be published by the department regarding expenditures incurred with related persons or related members as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-7-28.3; (D) Verify each reported expenditure that is included in the audit and identify and exclude each such expenditure that does not fully meet the conditions of this Code section; (E) Exclude any expenditure not submitted with or that was incurred after the application required by subsection (h.1) of this Code section was submitted; (F) Not be performed by an eligible accounting entity that is not determined to be independent as provided in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct with respect to the production company or any of its related persons or related members as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-728.3 or as otherwise provided by the Department of Revenue; and (G) Be submitted to the department which shall review the audit, make adjustments as necessary, and issue a final certification to the production company. (5) The Department of Revenue shall: (A) Promulgate rules and regulations and implement this subsection on or before January 1, 2021; (B) Publish and regularly update a list of all eligible auditors that a production company may hire to conduct the audit required by this subsection; (C) Publish on its website the application for certification of eligible auditors as well as all requirements related to certification and conducting an audit pursuant to this subsection; (D) Publish the registration fee required by division (3)(B)(v) of this subsection and any bond required pursuant to division (3)(B)(vi) of this subsection;

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(E) Determine whether a sampling method shall be used for the audits required by this subsection, the appropriate sample method and size, and if a sampling method is used, ensure that it accurately captures a truly representative sample of all ineligible expenditures across all submitted expenditures and projects the type, rate, and amount of ineligible expenditures across all submitted expenditures; (F) Perform the audit of expenditures when, due to confidentiality of information, the eligible auditor is unable to access necessary information that the department is able access; (G) Review each audit conducted by an eligible auditor, conduct the portions of the audit described in subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, perform additional auditing as necessary, adjust the value of the tax credit as necessary, finalize the audit, and issue the final certification of the tax credit to the taxpayer; and (H) For an audit that it conducts without an eligible auditor, complete the audit, adjust the value of the tax credit as necessary, and issue the final certification of the tax credit to the taxpayer. (6) The production company applying for a final certification of a tax credit pursuant to this subsection shall agree and be required to reimburse the department for all costs incurred by the performance of a related audit, or any portion thereof, including for review of an audit conducted by an eligible auditor, prior to the issuance of such final certification. (7)(A) Each audit required by this subsection shall be conducted by either the department or an eligible auditor. The production company shall notify the department in its application for the tax credit submitted pursuant to subsection (h.1) of this Code section of either its election to be audited by the department or the eligible auditor it has tentatively hired. If an eligible auditor has been elected, the production company shall supply all documentation related to the arrangement prior to the commencing of the audit. The audit shall not commence without the department's approval of the arrangement with any eligible auditor. (B) The cost of any such audit whether conducted in whole or in part by the department, an eligible auditor, or a combination of the two shall be borne by the production company and shall not be included as an expenditure claimed pursuant to this Code section. (8) This subsection shall not apply to qualified interactive entertainment production companies."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Carson of the 46th and Holland of the 54th were excused from voting on HB 1037.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M E Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 10.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 881. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Silcox of the 52nd, Rich of the 97th, Jackson of the 128th and Rutledge of the 109th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise provisions relating to safe places for newborns; to authorize a newborn child to be left with an

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ambulance service or in a newborn safety incubator; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited liability; to provide for posting of signs on ambulance service vehicles; to provide for rules and regulations governing newborn safety incubators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise provisions relating to safe places for newborns; to authorize a newborn child to be left with an ambulance provider; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited liability; to provide for posting of signs on ambulance service vehicles; to provide for a committee to study the use of newborn safety incubators; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended by revising Chapter 10A, relating to safe place for newborns, as follows:
"CHAPTER 10A
19-10A-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002.'
19-10A-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Ambulance provider' means an agency or company providing ambulance services, which is operating under a valid license from the Emergency Health Section of the Department of Public Health and which is not actively engaged in providing ambulance services to a person other than a mother who has just given birth or her newborn child. (2) 'Ambulance service' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 3111-2. (1)(3) 'Fire station' means a facility of any fire department which is authorized to exercise the general and emergency powers enumerated in Code Sections 25-3-1 and 25-3-2.

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(2)(4) 'Medical facility' means any licensed general or specialized hospital, institutional infirmary, health center operated by a county board of health, or facility where human births occur on a regular and ongoing basis which is classified by the Department of Community Health as a birthing center, but shall not mean physicians' or dentists' private offices. (3)(5) 'Police station' means a facility of any sheriff's office, municipal police department, or county police department.
19-10A-3. It is the express purpose and intent of the General Assembly in enacting this chapter to prevent injuries to and deaths of newborn children that are caused by a mother who abandons the newborn.
19-10A-4. A mother shall not be prosecuted for violating Code Section 16-5-70, 16-12-1, or 19-101 because of the act of leaving her newborn child in the physical custody of an employee, agent, or member of the staff of a medical facility, fire station, or police station, or ambulance provider who is on duty, whether there in a paid or volunteer position, provided that the newborn child is no more than 30 days old and the mother shows proof of her identity, if willing, to the person with whom the newborn is left and provides her name and address, if willing.
19-10A-5. The Department of Human Services shall investigate and report to the General Assembly as to children left with a medical facility, fire station, or police station, or ambulance provider pursuant to Code Section 19-10A-4, including in such report the desirability and cost effectiveness of a dedicated toll-free telephone line for providing information to and answering questions from the public and employees and staff members of medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations, and ambulance providers concerning the acts and consequences thereof contemplated in Code Section 19-10A-4.
19-10A-6. A medical facility which accepts for inpatient admission, or a fire station, or police station, or ambulance provider which accepts a child left pursuant to Code Section 1910A-4 shall be reimbursed by the Department of Human Services for all reasonable medical and other reasonable costs associated with the child prior to the child being placed in the care of the department. A medical facility, fire station, or police station, or ambulance provider shall notify the Department of Human Services at such time as the child is left and at the time the child is medically ready for discharge. Upon notification that the child is medically ready for discharge, the Department of Human Services shall take physical custody of the child within six hours. The Department of Human Services upon taking physical custody shall promptly bring the child before the juvenile court as required by Code Section 15-11-145.

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19-10A-7. Medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations, and ambulance providers and their employees, agents, and staff members shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for failure to discharge the duties provided for in this chapter. The immunity provided in this chapter shall in no way be construed as providing immunity for any acts of negligent treatment of the child taken into custody.
19-10A-8. The Department of Human Services shall develop standards for a sign that shall be posted at any medical facility, fire station, or police station and on ambulance service vehicles to inform the general public that such facility is an authorized location to leave a newborn child as provided in this chapter. The Department of Human Services shall provide by rule and regulation for the size and type of such sign and where such sign should be located within or outside of such facility or on such vehicle.
19-10A-9. (a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'newborn safety incubator' means an enclosed, locked, and monitored receptacle intended to be installed at a medical facility, fire station, or police station into which a newborn may be placed anonymously from outside the facility or station. (b) There is established a committee on newborn safety incubators which shall consist of eight members as follows:
(1) The commissioner of community health, the commissioner of human services, the commissioner of public health, and the director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services, provided that any of these individuals may be represented by a designee; and (2) One member from each of the following to be appointed by the Governor:
(A) A representative or agent of the Georgia Hospital Association; (B) A representative or agent of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; (C) A representative or agent of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association; and (D) A medical doctor specializing in the field of infant or pediatric health. (c) By December 31, 2020, the committee shall review and file a report making recommendations to the General Assembly regarding issues related to the proposed use of newborn safety incubators. Such review and recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Examination of current law, rules and regulations, and policies on the use of newborn safety incubators in both the State of Georgia and any other state which authorizes the use of the type of incubators which the committee reviews; (2) Functional requirements for newborn safety incubators in order to ensure the safety and welfare of any newborn placed into an incubator; (3) Operating policies, supervision, and maintenance requirements for a newborn safety incubator, including the type of facility appropriate for such an incubator, the

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placement of an incubator in such facility, and who must supervise the incubator and take custody of a newborn placed in it; (4) Qualifications for person to install newborn safety incubators; (5) Procedures for the registration of qualified newborn safety incubator installers; (6) Procedures for registering and regulating newborn safety incubators and fees for registration; (7) Procedures for creating and posting signs to be placed near or on newborn safety incubators to provide information about using them; (8) Procedures for enforcement and remedies for violations for failure to comply with the requirements governing newborn safety incubators; (9) Procedures for enforcement and remedies for the improper use of a newborn safety incubator by an individual; and (10) Any other requirement which the committee considers necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of a newborn placed in an incubator. (d) The committee shall elect a chairperson from among its membership. The chairperson shall be responsible for the filing of the report required by subsection (c) of this Code section. The committee may elect other such officers and establish subcommittees as it considers appropriate. (e) The committee may call upon and hear from manufacturers, researchers, installers, or other individuals related to the use of newborn safety incubators as the committee determines necessary in order to complete the report required by subsection (c) of this Code section. (f) The committee shall meet at such times as it shall determine necessary to perform its duties. (g) Members shall serve without compensation, although each member of the committee shall be reimbursed from reasonable expenses incurred in performance of his or her duties from funds made available to the committee by the Department of Human Services; provided, however, that any members who are state employees shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state employees. (h) The committee shall terminate 30 days after filing the report required by subsection (c) of this Code section. (i) This Code section shall be repealed by operation of law on June 30, 2021."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 719. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Newton of the 123rd, Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the modernization of HIV related laws to align with science to ensure that laws and policies support current understanding of best public health practices for preventing and treating HIV, scientific evidence about routes of transmission, and the public health goals of

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promoting HIV prevention and treatment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-11-471, Title 16, and Code Section 31-22-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to juvenile delinquency, crimes and offenses, and who may perform HIV tests, respectively, so as to provide for the modernization of HIV related laws to align with science to ensure that laws and policies support current understanding of best public health practices for preventing and treating HIV, scientific evidence about routes of transmission, and the public health goals of promoting HIV prevention and treatment; to revise definitions; to provide that certain conduct by a person living with HIV is unlawful if such conduct has a significant risk of transmission; to provide that hypodermic needles and syringes and any residual amounts therein are not considered drug related objects; to provide that employees and agents of syringe services programs are not subject to certain offenses relating to transactions in drug related objects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-11-471 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to juvenile delinquency, is amended by revising paragraph (7) as follows:
"(7) 'HIV test' means any antibody, antigen, viral particle, viral culture, or other test to indicate the presence of HIV in the human body, and such test has been approved for such purposes by the regulations of the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-5-60, relating to reckless conduct causing harm to or endangering the bodily safety of another, conduct by HIV infected persons, and assault by HIV infected persons or hepatitis infected persons, as follows:
"16-5-60. (a)(1) Any term used in this Code section and defined in Code Section 31-22-9.1 shall have the meaning provided for such term in Code Section 31-22-9.1. (2) As used in this Code section, the term 'person living with HIV' means a person who has a confirmed positive HIV test, whether or not that person has AIDS, or who has been clinically diagnosed as having AIDS.

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(b) A person who causes bodily harm to or endangers the bodily safety of another person by consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk that his or her act or omission will cause harm or endanger the safety of the other person and the disregard constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would exercise in the situation is guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) A person who is an HIV infected person living with HIV who, after obtaining knowledge of being infected with HIV:
(1) Knowingly engages in a sexual act with the intent to transmit HIV and intercourse or performs or submits to any sexual act involving the sex organs of one person and the mouth or anus of another person and the HIV infected person does not disclose his or her status as being a person living with HIV to the other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to that intercourse or sexual act; when such act has a significant risk of transmission based on current scientifically supported levels of risk of transmission; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to a person living with HIV who is forced into a sexual act against his or her will; or (2) Knowingly allows another person to use a hypodermic needle, syringe, or both, for the introduction of drugs or any other substance into or for the withdrawal of body fluids from the other person's body and the needle or syringe so used had been previously used by the HIV infected person for the introduction of drugs or any other substance into or for the withdrawal of body fluids from the HIV infected person's body and where that infected person does not disclose to the other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to such use; (3)(2) Offers or consents to perform with another person an act of a sexual intercourse act for money with the intent to transmit HIV without disclosing his or her status as being a person living with HIV to that other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to offering or consenting to perform that the sexual act of sexual intercourse; when such act has a significant risk of transmission based on current scientifically supported levels of risk of transmission (4) Solicits another person to perform or submit to an act of sodomy for money without disclosing to that other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to soliciting that act of sodomy; or (5) Donates blood, blood products, other body fluids, or any body organ or body part without previously disclosing the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person to the person drawing the blood or blood products or the person or entity collecting or storing the other body fluids, body organ, or body part, is guilty of a felony misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than ten years 12 months. (d) A person who is an HIV infected person or hepatitis infected person and who, after obtaining knowledge of being infected with HIV or hepatitis, commits an assault with the intent to transmit HIV or hepatitis, using his or her body fluids (blood, semen, or vaginal secretions), saliva, urine, or feces upon:

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(1) A peace officer while the peace officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties or on account of the peace officer's performance of his or her official duties; or (2) A correctional officer while the correctional officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties or on account of the correctional officer's performance of his or her official duties is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-13-1, relating to drug related objects, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) 'Drug related object' means any machine, instrument, tool, equipment, contrivance, or device which an average person would reasonably conclude is intended to be used for one or more of the following purposes:
(A) To introduce into the human body any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state; (B) To enhance the effect on the human body of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state; (C) To conceal any quantity of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state; or (D) To test the strength, effectiveness, or purity of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state. This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-13-30, relating to the purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(n) This Code section shall not apply to an unusable amount of a controlled substance in or on a hypodermic needle or syringe."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-13-32, relating to transactions in drug related objects, civil forfeiture, and penalties, by revising subsections (a) and (e) as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Drug related object' means any instrument, device, or object which is designed or marketed as useful primarily for one or more of the following purposes: (A) To inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce marijuana or a controlled substance into the human body; (B) To enhance the effect of marijuana or a controlled substance on the human body; (C) To test the strength, effectiveness, or purity of marijuana or a controlled substance;

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(D) To process or prepare marijuana or a controlled substance for introduction into the human body; (E) To conceal any quantity of marijuana or a controlled substance; or (F) To contain or hold marijuana or a controlled substance while it is being introduced into the human body. This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe. (2) 'Knowing' means either actual or constructive knowledge of the drug related nature of the object; and a person or corporation has constructive knowledge of the drug related nature of the object if he or it has knowledge of facts which would put a reasonable and prudent person on notice of the drug related nature of the object." "(e) All instruments, devices, and drug related objects which are distributed or possessed in violation of this Code section and any proceeds are declared to be contraband, and no person shall have a property right in them and shall be forfeited according to the procedure set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9. As used in this subsection, the term 'proceeds' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-13-32.1, relating to transactions in drug related objects, evidence as to whether object is drug related, civil forfeiture, and penalties, as follows:
"16-13-32.1. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to sell, rent, lease, give, exchange, otherwise distribute, or possess with intent to distribute any object or materials of any kind which such person or corporation intends to be used for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance. (b) Unless stated within the body of the advertisement or notice that the object or materials that are advertised or about which information is disseminated are not available for distribution of any sort in this state, it shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to sell, rent, lease, give, exchange, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute any advertisement of any kind or notice of any kind which gives information, directly or indirectly, on where, how, from whom, or by what means any object or materials may be obtained or made, which object or materials such person or corporation intends to be used for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance. (c) In determining whether any object or materials are intended for any of the purposes listed in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a court or other authority shall consider all logically relevant factors. In a trial under this Code section, any evidence admissible on this question under the rules of evidence shall be admitted. Subject to the

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rules of evidence, when they are the object of an offer of proof in a court proceeding, the following factors are among those that should be considered by a court or other authority on this question:
(1) Statements by an owner or anyone in control of the object or materials; (2) Instructions provided with the object or materials; (3) Descriptive materials accompanying the object or materials; (4) National and local advertising or promotional materials concerning the object or materials; (5) The appearance of, and any writing or other representations appearing on, the object or materials; (6) The manner in which the object or materials are displayed for sale or other distribution; (7) Expert testimony concerning the object or materials; and (8) Any written or pictorial materials which are present in the place where the object is located. (d) For a first offense, any person or corporation which violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For a second offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. For a third or subsequent offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than five years and shall be fined not more than $5,000.00. (e) All objects and materials which are distributed or possessed in violation of this Code section and any proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them and shall be forfeited according to the procedure set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9. As used in this subsection, the term 'proceeds' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2. (f) This Code section shall not apply to hypodermic needles or syringes."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-13-32.2, relating to possession and use of drug related objects, as follows:
"16-13-32.2. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, or possess with the intent to use, any object or materials of any kind for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance. (b) Any person or corporation which violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) This Code section shall not apply to hypodermic needles or syringes."

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SECTION 8. Code Section 31-22-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to who may perform HIV tests, is amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(12) 'HIV test' means any antibody, antigen, viral particle, viral culture, or other test to indicate the presence of HIV in the human body, which test has been approved for such purposes by the regulations of the department."
SECTION 9. 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 15-11-471, Title 16, and Code Section 31-22-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to juvenile delinquency, crimes and offenses, and who may perform HIV tests, respectively, so as to provide for the modernization of HIV related laws to align with science to ensure that laws and policies support current understanding of best public health practices for preventing and treating HIV, scientific evidence about routes of transmission, and the public health goals of promoting HIV prevention and treatment; to revise definitions; to provide that certain conduct by a person living with HIV is unlawful if such conduct has a significant risk of transmission; to provide that hypodermic needles and syringes are not considered drug related objects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-11-471 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to juvenile delinquency, is amended by revising paragraph (7) as follows:
"(7) 'HIV test' means any antibody, antigen, viral particle, viral culture, or other test to indicate the presence of HIV in the human body, and such test has been approved for such purposes by the regulations of the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-5-60, relating to reckless conduct causing harm to or endangering the bodily safety of another, conduct by HIV infected persons, and assault by HIV infected persons or hepatitis infected persons, as follows:

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"16-5-60. (a)(1) Any term used in this Code section and defined in Code Section 31-22-9.1 shall have the meaning provided for such term in Code Section 31-22-9.1. (2) As used in this Code section, the term 'person living with HIV' means a person who has a confirmed positive HIV test, whether or not that person has AIDS, or who has been clinically diagnosed as having AIDS.
(b) A person who causes bodily harm to or endangers the bodily safety of another person by consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk that his or her act or omission will cause harm or endanger the safety of the other person and the disregard constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would exercise in the situation is guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) A person who is an HIV infected person living with HIV who, after obtaining knowledge of being infected with HIV:
(1) Knowingly engages in a sexual act with the intent to transmit HIV and intercourse or performs or submits to any sexual act involving the sex organs of one person and the mouth or anus of another person and the HIV infected person does not disclose his or her status as being a person living with HIV to the other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to that intercourse or sexual act; when such act has a significant risk of transmission based on current scientifically supported levels of risk of transmission; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to a person living with HIV who is forced into a sexual act against his or her will; or (2) Knowingly allows another person to use a hypodermic needle, syringe, or both, for the introduction of drugs or any other substance into or for the withdrawal of body fluids from the other person's body and the needle or syringe so used had been previously used by the HIV infected person for the introduction of drugs or any other substance into or for the withdrawal of body fluids from the HIV infected person's body and where that infected person does not disclose to the other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to such use; (3)(2) Offers or consents to perform with another person an act of a sexual intercourse act for money with the intent to transmit HIV without disclosing his or her status as being a person living with HIV to that other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to offering or consenting to perform that the sexual act of sexual intercourse; when such act has a significant risk of transmission based on current scientifically supported levels of risk of transmission (4) Solicits another person to perform or submit to an act of sodomy for money without disclosing to that other person the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person prior to soliciting that act of sodomy; or (5) Donates blood, blood products, other body fluids, or any body organ or body part without previously disclosing the fact of that infected person's being an HIV infected person to the person drawing the blood or blood products or the person or entity collecting or storing the other body fluids, body organ, or body part, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than ten five years.

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(d) A person who is an HIV infected person or hepatitis infected person and who, after obtaining knowledge of being infected with HIV or hepatitis, commits an assault with the intent to transmit HIV or hepatitis, using his or her body fluids (blood, semen, or vaginal secretions), saliva, urine, or feces upon:
(1) A peace officer while the peace officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties or on account of the peace officer's performance of his or her official duties; or (2) A correctional officer while the correctional officer is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties or on account of the correctional officer's performance of his or her official duties is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-13-1, relating to drug related objects, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) 'Drug related object' means any machine, instrument, tool, equipment, contrivance, or device which an average person would reasonably conclude is intended to be used for one or more of the following purposes:
(A) To introduce into the human body any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state; (B) To enhance the effect on the human body of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state; (C) To conceal any quantity of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state; or (D) To test the strength, effectiveness, or purity of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state. This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-13-32, relating to transactions in drug related objects, civil forfeiture, and penalties, by revising subsections (a) and (e) as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Drug related object' means any instrument, device, or object which is designed or marketed as useful primarily for one or more of the following purposes: (A) To inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce marijuana or a controlled substance into the human body; (B) To enhance the effect of marijuana or a controlled substance on the human body; (C) To test the strength, effectiveness, or purity of marijuana or a controlled substance; (D) To process or prepare marijuana or a controlled substance for introduction into the human body; (E) To conceal any quantity of marijuana or a controlled substance; or

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(F) To contain or hold marijuana or a controlled substance while it is being introduced into the human body. This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe. (2) 'Knowing' means either actual or constructive knowledge of the drug related nature of the object; and a person or corporation has constructive knowledge of the drug related nature of the object if he or it has knowledge of facts which would put a reasonable and prudent person on notice of the drug related nature of the object." "(e) All instruments, devices, and drug related objects which are distributed or possessed in violation of this Code section and any proceeds are declared to be contraband, and no person shall have a property right in them and shall be forfeited according to the procedure set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9. As used in this subsection, the term 'proceeds' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-13-32.1, relating to transactions in drug related objects, evidence as to whether object is drug related, civil forfeiture, and penalties, as follows:
"16-13-32.1. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to sell, rent, lease, give, exchange, otherwise distribute, or possess with intent to distribute any object or materials of any kind which such person or corporation intends to be used for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance. (b) Unless stated within the body of the advertisement or notice that the object or materials that are advertised or about which information is disseminated are not available for distribution of any sort in this state, it shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to sell, rent, lease, give, exchange, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute any advertisement of any kind or notice of any kind which gives information, directly or indirectly, on where, how, from whom, or by what means any object or materials may be obtained or made, which object or materials such person or corporation intends to be used for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance. (c) In determining whether any object or materials are intended for any of the purposes listed in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a court or other authority shall consider all logically relevant factors. In a trial under this Code section, any evidence admissible on this question under the rules of evidence shall be admitted. Subject to the rules of evidence, when they are the object of an offer of proof in a court proceeding, the following factors are among those that should be considered by a court or other authority on this question:

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(1) Statements by an owner or anyone in control of the object or materials; (2) Instructions provided with the object or materials; (3) Descriptive materials accompanying the object or materials; (4) National and local advertising or promotional materials concerning the object or materials; (5) The appearance of, and any writing or other representations appearing on, the object or materials; (6) The manner in which the object or materials are displayed for sale or other distribution; (7) Expert testimony concerning the object or materials; and (8) Any written or pictorial materials which are present in the place where the object is located. (d) For a first offense, any person or corporation which violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For a second offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. For a third or subsequent offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than five years and shall be fined not more than $5,000.00. (e) All objects and materials which are distributed or possessed in violation of this Code section and any proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them and shall be forfeited according to the procedure set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9. As used in this subsection, the term 'proceeds' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2. (f) This Code section shall not apply to hypodermic needles or syringes."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-13-32.2, relating to possession and use of drug related objects, as follows:
"16-13-32.2. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, or possess with the intent to use, any object or materials of any kind for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance. (b) Any person or corporation which violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) This Code section shall not apply to hypodermic needles or syringes."
SECTION 7. Code Section 31-22-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to who may perform HIV tests, is amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) as follows:

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"(12) 'HIV test' means any antibody, antigen, viral particle, viral culture, or other test to indicate the presence of HIV in the human body, which test has been approved for such purposes by the regulations of the department."

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett N Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell
Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans
Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill N Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 124, nays 40.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 408 A Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Clerk of House,

I would like to vote yes on HB 719. I was at the front preparing for the presentation and could not get back to my desk.

/s/ Kasey Carpenter Representative Kasey Carpenter District 4

HB 1098. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 133rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Scoggins of the 14th and Prince of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for development of a statewide strategic transportation plan; to provide for updating and reporting of such plan; to provide for use of such plan in making award determinations relating to public and private financing of projects; to provide for acquisition of property by the Department of Transportation for present or future public road purposes; to amend Code Section 48-8-243 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criteria for development of investment list of projects and programs for Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax, report, and gridlock, so as to make a conforming cross-reference change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1057. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Fleming of the 121st, Erwin of the 28th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to authorize further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial byproducts by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fertilizers, liming materials, and soil amendments, so as to prohibit domestic septage in fertilizer, liming materials, and soil amendments; to remove authorization for promulgation of rules and regulations regarding fertilizers and liming materials derived from industrial products; to provide for penalties; to revise a definition; to provide for a tonnage fee and semiannual reports; to authorize promulgation of rules and regulations and sharing of information and consultation with other agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fertilizers, liming materials, and soil amendments, is amended by revising Code Section 2-12-11, relating to distribution of adulterated fertilizer prohibited and when adulterated, as follows:
"2-12-11. No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizer product. A fertilizer shall be deemed to be adulterated if:
(1) It contains any deleterious or harmful ingredient in sufficient amount to render it injurious to beneficial plant, animal, human, or aquatic life or to soil or water when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label or if adequate warning statements or directions for use which may be necessary to protect plant, animal, human, or aquatic life or soil or water are not shown upon the label; (2) Its composition falls below or differs from that which it is purported to possess by its labeling; or (3) It contains unwanted crop seed or weed seed; or (4) It contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9.."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-15, relating to adoption, enforcement, and promulgation of rules and regulations generally and sharing of information, as follows:
"2-12-15. For the enforcement and implementation of this article, the Commissioner is authorized to prescribe and adopt, according to the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations relating to the distribution of fertilizers as the Commissioner finds necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this article and to ensure ethical practices in the sale, delivery, and return of fertilizer. The Commissioner is also authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations relative to fertilizers derived from industrial by-products which may include, but not be limited to, application rates, proper conditions for application, application record keeping and retention, development and use of sitespecific nutrient management plans, and storage and containment in or on lands where

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fertilizers are applied. The Commissioner is further authorized to share such information and consult with other agencies such as, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-20, relating to notice of violations, administrative hearing, penalty for violation, and prosecution, as follows:
"2-12-20. (a) If it shall appear from the examination of any fertilizer that any of the provisions of this article or the rules and regulations issued pursuant to this article have been violated, the Commissioner shall cause notice of the violations to be given to the licensee, distributor, or processor from whom such sample was taken. Any person so notified shall be given opportunity to be heard in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' If it appears after such hearing, either in the presence or absence of the person so notified, that any of the provisions of this article or the rules and regulations issued pursuant to this article have been violated, the Commissioner may certify the facts to the proper prosecuting attorney. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, Any any person violating any of the provisions provision of this article or regulation adopted pursuant to this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the Commissioner to report cases for prosecution or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of this article when he or she believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing or other methods. (d) It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to whom any violation is reported to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in a court of competent jurisdiction without delay. (e) Any person who distributes fertilizer in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person who distributes fertilizer in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4. Each such violation shall constitute a separate offense. (f) Any person who distributes a fertilizer in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per violation. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person who distributes a fertilizer in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $50,000.00 per violation."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-47, relating to sale of noncomplying or toxic material prohibited, as follows:
"2-12-47. (a) No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state unless it complies with the provisions of this article and rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this article. (b) No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state which contains toxic materials in quantities determined by the Commissioner which may be injurious to plants or animals. (c) No agricultural liming material which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be sold or offered for sale in this state."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-49, relating to rules and regulations and sharing of information, as follows:
"2-12-49. The Commissioner, after reasonable notice and hearing, is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations for the administration of this article. The Commissioner is also authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations relative to liming materials derived from industrial by-products which may include, but not be limited to, application rates, proper conditions for application, application record keeping and retention, development and use of site-specific nutrient management plans, and storage and containment in or on lands where liming materials are applied. The Commissioner is further authorized to share such information and consult with other agencies such as, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-50, relating to notice and prosecution of violations, hearings, and penalty, as follows:
"2-12-50. (a) If it appears to the Commissioner or the Commissioner's agents that this article or the rules and regulations issued under this article have been violated, the Commissioner shall cause notice of the violation to be given to the licensee, distributor, or person responsible; and the persons notified shall be given an opportunity to be heard in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' If it appears after such hearing that any of the provisions of this article or the rules and regulations issued pursuant to this article have been violated, the Commissioner may certify the facts to the court having jurisdiction for prosecution as a misdemeanor or other appropriate action.

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(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, Any any person violating any provision of this article or regulation adopted pursuant to this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the Commissioner to report a violation of this article for prosecution or for the institution of seizure proceedings when the Commissioner believes that the public interest will best be served by other methods. (d) Any person who sells or offers for sale an agricultural liming material in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person who sells or offers for sale an agricultural liming material in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4. Each such violation shall constitute a separate offense. (e) Any person who sells or offers for sale an agricultural liming material in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per violation. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person who sells or offers for sale an agricultural liming material in this state which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $50,000.00 per violation."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 2-12-71, relating to soil amendment definitions, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Adulterated' means any soil amendment: (A) Which contains any deleterious or harmful agent in sufficient quantity to be injurious to beneficial plants, animals, or aquatic life when applied in accordance with the directions for use shown on the label; (B) Whose composition differs substantially from that offered in support of registration or shown on the label; or (C) Which contains noxious weed seed; or (D) Which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-75, relating to semiannual reports to be filed and failure to file or false filing as ground for registration revocation, as follows:
"2-12-75. Each registrant shall keep accurate records of his sales and shall file semiannual reports covering the periods January 1 through June 30 and July 1 through December 31. Such reports shall be due within 30 days from the date of the close of each such period. If the report is not filed within the 30 day period or is false in any respect, the Commissioner may revoke the registration

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(a) Any person who distributes a soil amendment to another person in this state must pay the Commissioner an inspection fee; provided, however, that sales or exchanges between registrants and sales of containers of ten pounds or less shall be exempt from such fee. The Commissioner shall establish the per ton inspection fee at an amount not to exceed 30 per ton, which amount shall equal or exceed annual costs anticipated to be incurred by the department in administering the soil amendment inspection program. (b) Each registrant must keep accurate records of the registrant's sales and must file semiannual reports covering the periods of January 1 through June 30 and July 1 through December 31. Each semiannual report must be accompanied by full payment of the inspection fee set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section. Each semiannual report must be submitted to the department within 30 days following the end of the applicable filing period. If the tonnage report is not timely filed or is false in any respect, then the Commissioner may revoke the registration or assess a penalty in the amount of the greater of ten percent of the amount due or $10.00."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-80, relating to promulgation and adoption of rules and regulations and sharing of information, as follows:
"2-12-80. The Commissioner is authorized to:
(1) promulgate Promulgate and adopt: (A) such Such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce this article. Such regulations may relate to, but shall not be limited to, methods of inspection and examination, designation of ingredients, and identity of products; and. The Commissioner is also authorized to promulgate and adopt (B) rules Rules and regulations relative to soil amendments derived from industrial by-products which may include, but not be limited to, application rates, proper conditions for application, application record keeping and retention, development and use of site-specific nutrient management plans, and storage and containment in or on lands where soil amendments are applied, but shall exclude forest products, slates, clays, shells, gypsum, and lime;. The Commissioner is further authorized to provided, however, that pursuant to Code Section 2-1-6, no local government shall be prohibited or impaired from adopting or enforcing any zoning ordinance, including the adoption of buffers and setbacks; and
(2) share Share such information and consult with other agencies such as, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 2-12-83, relating to penalties, as follows:

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"2-12-83. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, Any any person violating any of the provisions provision of this article or the regulations regulation adopted under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who distributes or applies a soil amendment which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person who distributes or applies a soil amendment which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4. Each such violation shall constitute a separate offense. (c) Any person who distributes or applies a soil amendment which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per violation. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person who distributes or applies a soil amendment which contains domestic septage as such term is defined in 40 CFR 503.9 shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $50,000.00 per violation."

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1073. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide for the creation of regional development authorities; to provide an enhancement for the jobs tax credit for such authorities; to provide for a grant program for primary care medical facilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide for the creation of regional development authorities; to provide an enhancement for the jobs tax credit for such authorities; to provide for a grant program for primary care medical facilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-62-5.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'participating counties' means all counties party to a proper joint resolution as set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) By proper joint resolution of the local governing bodies, an authority, to be known as a regional development authority, may be created and activated by any group of three to five contiguous counties, provided that at least one-half of the members of the governing body from each county have completed a basic economic development training course certified by the Department of Community Affairs as meeting certain minimum educational standards, which it shall prescribe by rule and regulation. (c) A regional development authority so created shall be governed by this chapter in the same manner as other authorities created pursuant to this chapter, except as specifically provided otherwise in this Code section. (d) A joint resolution creating and activating a regional development authority shall specify the total number of members of the governing body of the authority, the number of such members to be appointed by each participating county, their respective terms of office, and their residency requirements. (e) A joint resolution creating and activating a regional development authority may be amended from time to time by appropriate concurrent joint resolutions of the regional development authority and all of the participating counties. (f) Each regional development authority created pursuant to this Code section shall:
(1) Be an active, bona fide authority; (2) Have a board of directors; (3) Meet at least quarterly; (4) Develop an operational business plan; (5) Own property lying within one or more of the participating counties with all of the participating counties; and (6) Maintain among itself and the participating counties an active intergovernmental agreement that provides for sharing both the expense, as well as proceeds generated from ad valorem taxes assessed and collected on all real property described in paragraph (5) of this subsection, excluding proceeds that are pledged to secure bonded indebtedness or dedicated by law to specific purposes inconsistent with such sharing. (g) A county shall not belong to more than one regional development authority. (h) A business enterprise, as defined under subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-40, that is located on property as described in paragraph (5) of subsection (f) of this Code section shall be eligible to qualify for a tax credit for each new full-time employee position in the amount allowed by Code Section 48-7-40 for the lowest tier participating county within the regional development authority. (i) One Georgia Authority shall establish a grant program, subject to available funding, for primary care medical facilities. Regional development authorities shall be eligible to make application to One Georgia Authority for and obtain grants for primary care

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medical facilities located within such regional authorities respective jurisdictions pursuant to such grant program."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 11.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 1122. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise provisions regarding the appointment of nonpublic members to the regional commission councils; to provide for executive committees for each regional commission council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise provisions regarding the appointment of nonpublic members to the regional commission councils; to provide for executive committees for each regional commission council; to provide for filing audits with the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, is amended by revising Code Section 50-8-34, relating to councils of regional commissions, membership, terms of membership, voting, officers, and powers, as follows:
"50-8-34. (a) The council of each regional commission shall establish policy and direction for the regional commission and shall perform such other functions as may be provided or authorized by law. (b) The manner of selecting such regional commission council members councilmembers shall be as prescribed by its bylaws and membership on the council shall be determined as follows:
(1) The council shall include the chief elected official of each county governing body in the region for a period of time concurrent with each such elected official's term of elected office. If the chief elected official for a county is unable to serve on the council, he or she shall appoint another elected county official. In the case of a consolidated

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government where there is not another municipality located within the boundaries of the county, a second member of such consolidated government shall be appointed to the board; (2) The council shall include one elected official from one municipality in each county in the region for a period of time concurrent with each such elected official's term of elected office; and (3) The council shall include three residents of the region appointed by the Governor, each for a term of two years. One of such three appointees shall be a member of a school board located within the region or a superintendent of schools within the region, and two of such three appointees shall be nonpublic council members; one nonpublic resident of each county in the region appointed by the governing authority of such county to serve a term of two years. (4) The council shall include one nonpublic council member appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for a term of two years and one nonpublic council member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for a term of two years; and (5) The council may include any additional members determined necessary by the commissioner for purposes of complying with laws or regulations, or otherwise. Any such additional members shall be selected by the council and shall serve for a term of one year. (c) The term of a member shall terminate immediately upon: (1) Resignation by a member; (2) Death of a member or inability to serve as a member due to medical infirmity or other incapacity; or (3) Any change in local elective office or residence of a member which would cause the composition of the council not to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) Each member of the council shall have one vote. Establishment of a quorum for purposes of the conduct of business shall be determined by the bylaws of the regional commission. (e) Each regional commission council shall elect from among its council members councilmembers a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary or treasurer who shall serve for a term of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Such elections shall be held biennially at a meeting designated for that purpose in the regional commission's bylaws. (f) Each council shall exercise the following powers: (1) The powers, duties, responsibilities, and functions enumerated in Code Section 508-35; (2) The appointment and removal of a full-time executive director for the regional commission; (3) The establishment of such committees as the council shall deem appropriate Reserved; (4) The adoption of an annual work program for the regional commission; (5) The adoption of an annual budget to support the annual work program; and

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(6) The determination of the policies and programs to be implemented and operated by the regional commission as may be provided or authorized by law. (g) Each council shall also have an executive committee comprising no less than five but no more than nine members of the council appointed by the chairperson, vice chairperson, and the secretary or treasurer selected pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section and approved by the full council. Notwithstanding subsection (f) of this Code section, the executive committee shall: (1) Develop and propose an annual budget for the council to adopt; (2) Oversee the commission's expenditure of the budget adopted by the council; (3) Develop and propose an annual work program for the council to adopt; (4) Oversee the implementation of the annual work program by the commission; (5) When a vacancy occurs in the executive directorship, nominate an executive director candidate for consideration by the council for appointment pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (f) of this Code section; (6) Oversee the commission's personnel policies and benefits; (7) Establish council committees and appoint councilmembers to the same; and (8) Carry out any other task assigned to the executive committee by the council."

SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-8-38, relating to accounting of funds by commission, disclosure, and access to documents, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) A copy of the report and of any comments made by the state auditor pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be sent to the commissioner and a copy of such report and any such comments shall be maintained as a public record for public inspection during the regular working hours at the principal office of the regional commission."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L

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Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1045. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-8-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the funding of services, or reduction of ad valorem taxes, in unincorporated areas of counties and powers and duties of governing authority, so as to include flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for which certain proceeds from county taxes shall be used; to provide that funding for flood risk reduction shall be derived specifically from premium taxes; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-8-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the funding of services, or reduction of ad valorem taxes, in unincorporated areas of counties and powers and duties of governing authority, so as to include flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for which county ad valorem taxes or county corporation taxes based upon gross direct insurance premiums shall be used; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-8-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the funding of services, or reduction of ad valorem taxes, in unincorporated areas of counties and powers and duties of governing authority, is amended as follows:
"(a) The proceeds from the county taxes levied for county purposes, as provided by this chapter, shall be separated from other county funds and shall be used by the county governing authorities solely for the purpose of either:
(1) Funding the provision of the following services to inhabitants of the unincorporated areas of such counties directly or by intergovernmental contract as authorized by Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia:
(A) Police protection, except such protection provided by the county sheriff; (B) Fire protection; (C) Curbside or on-site residential or commercial garbage and solid waste collection; (D) Curbs, sidewalks, and street lights; and (E) Flood risk reduction. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'flood risk reduction' shall mean policies adopted or projects implemented by a county to reduce the risks from flood events to residents of or property located in unincorporated areas of such county that are prone to experiencing floods. Such policies or projects may include but are not limited to the creation of flood risk management strategies and plans, installation of storm-water management infrastructure, and acquisition of highrisk properties; and (E)(F) Such other services as may be provided by the county governing authority for the primary benefit of the inhabitants of the unincorporated area of the county; or (2) Reducing ad valorem taxes of the inhabitants of the unincorporated areas of those counties in which the governing authority of a county does not provide any of the services enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection to inhabitants of the unincorporated areas. In fixing the ad valorem tax millage rate for the year, the governing authorities of such counties shall be authorized and directed to reduce such

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ad valorem tax millage rate on taxable property within the unincorporated areas of such counties to offset any of the proceeds derived from any tax provided for in this chapter which cannot be expended pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. (b) In the adoption of the budget utilizing any of the funds derived from the tax imposed by Code Sections 33-8-8.1 and 33-8-8.2 the governing authority of a county shall specify in such budget the amount of such funds expended as authorized by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or used to reduce ad valorem taxes as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section. Said budget shall also specify the amount of any other funds expended for such purpose or purposes as are authorized to be expended for services referred to in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. Such provisions shall be spread on the minutes of the meeting at which such budget is adopted."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn

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Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1032. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th and Newton of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for permits to operate certain health care related institutions, so as to provide that certain facilities that perform medical procedures only in non-sterile procedure rooms that are exempt from certificate of need requirements or are not required to obtain a certificate of need are not subject to certain requirements relating to their physical plant under certificate of need laws; to provide that such facilities cannot be denied a permit based on not meeting a certificate of need requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for certain Medicaid reimbursement for patients treated pursuant to a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture; to provide that proceeds from the rural tax credit program received by a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture is not counted against a hospital's cap; to provide for definitions; to provide that a certain consideration for certificate of need requirements is not applicable to utilizing unused hospital inpatient beds for behavioral health patients; to provide that certain facilities that perform medical procedures only in

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non-sterile procedure rooms that are exempt from certificate of need requirements or are not required to obtain a certificate of need are not subject to certain requirements relating to their physical plant under certificate of need laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Chapter 2, relating to the Department of Community Health, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-17. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Behavioral rehabilitation joint venture' means an agreement between a public or private general acute care hospital which has vacant beds and an institution for mental diseases to authorize the institution for mental diseases to manage up to 16 of the hospital's vacant beds as behavioral rehabilitation swing beds for the treatment of its patients and which agreement includes the following provisions:
(A) Addressing the distribution of liability between the parties; (B) Providing for payment to the rural hospital in the same fixed amount per patient, regardless of payor source or indigent status of the patient using any such behavioral rehabilitation swing bed; and (C) Providing that the rural hospital is responsible for submitting billing and receiving reimbursement from payors. (2) 'Behavioral rehabilitation swing beds' means vacant inpatient beds in a hospital in a rural county, as defined in Code Section 31-6-2, which, when utilized, may be reimbursed under Medicaid for furnishing post-hospital extended care services to Medicaid beneficiaries. (3) 'Institution for mental diseases' has the same meaning as in 42 U.S.C. Section 1396d. (b) The department shall provide Medicaid reimbursement at 100 percent of allowable reimbursement amounts for any Medicaid patients treated under the behavioral rehabilitation joint venture, with payments beginning in the second year after such joint venture has been instituted and for its duration. (c) Any contributions received by a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture shall not count against the aggregate limit cap of $4 million contained in subparagraph (e)(2)(A) of Code Section 48-7-29.20."
SECTION 1A. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-6-42, relating to qualifications for issuance of certificate, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b.3) In the case of applications for increases in bed capacity or use of unused beds of a private or public hospital, located in a rural county, to use such beds exclusively for the

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treatment of patients in need of behavioral health or developmental disabilities services, including, but not limited to, through the lease of any such beds to a behavioral health provider for treatment of such patients, including through a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture, as defined in Code Section 31-2-17, the department shall not apply the consideration contained in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section."

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-3, relating to requirements for permits to operate certain health care related institutions, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) An ambulatory surgery facility that performs medical procedures only in nonsterile procedure rooms and not in operating rooms and has a letter of determination from the department that the performance of certain procedures is not subject to prior review and approval for certificate of need, shall not be required to have an operating room or an operating room environment or be subject to any minimum physical plant and operational standards specified in the rules of the department for purposes of certificate of need, including, but not limited to, any edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities published by the American Institute of Architects or the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities published by the Facilities Guidelines Institute, as such standards and guidelines are applicable to operating rooms, but shall only be subject to any minimum physical plant and operational standards applicable to ambulatory surgery facilities that do not perform procedures in an operating room with general anesthesia that are set forth in the physical plant requirements contained in the department's rules and regulations for ambulatory surgical treatment centers promulgated pursuant to this chapter."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard N Hugley Y Hutchinson

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
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Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines
Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 124, nays 41.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1020. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Barton of the 5th, Gullett of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; to provide for conditions for reinstatement for such suspended licenses; to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require submission of a business plan for operation of such programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require eligible applicants for limited driving permits to submit proof of certain courses; to provide that completion of such courses shall be credited toward any reinstatement requirements for drivers whose licenses were suspended for certain offenses; to amend Code Section 17-10-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to punishment for misdemeanors generally, so as to allow a judge to sentence additional punishment for offenders of misdemeanor traffic violations; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-5-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (10) as follows:
"(10) 'Intervention component' means a program which delivers therapeutic education about alcohol and drug use and driving and peer group counseling concerning alcohol and drug use over a period of 20 16 hours utilizing a methodology and curriculum approved and certified by the Department of Driver Services for the DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs under subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-83."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-57.1, relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses, surrender of license to court upon conviction, suspension of licenses of persons under age 18 for certain point accumulations, and reinstatement of license following suspension, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)(1) Any driver's license suspended under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section for commission of any offense other than violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a defensive driving course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 and pays the applicable reinstatement fee. Any driver's license suspended under subsection (a) of this Code section for commission of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the applicable reinstatement fee. (2) The department shall credit any DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program completed to obtain a limited driving permit pursuant to Code Section 40-5-64 toward the requirements of this Code section.

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(3) The reinstatement fee for a first such suspension shall be $210.00, or $200.00 if paid by mail. The reinstatement fee for a second or subsequent such suspension shall be $310.00, or $300.00 if paid by mail."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension and conditions to return of license, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1)(A) Upon the first conviction of any such offense, with no arrest and conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to such offense within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, the period of suspension shall be 12 months. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for early reinstatement of his or her driver's license. Such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays a restoration fee of $210.00, or $200.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail, provided that, if such license was suspended as a result of a conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54, such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of either a defensive driving course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the prescribed restoration fee. A driver's license suspended as a result of a conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the prescribed restoration fee. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, an:
(i) An accepted plea of nolo contendere to an offense listed in Code Section 40-554 by a person who is under 18 years of age at the time of arrest shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes of this paragraph only, an; (ii) An accepted plea of nolo contendere by a person 21 years of age or older, with no conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered a conviction, and the court having jurisdiction shall forward, as provided in Code Section 40-6-391.1, the record of such disposition of the case to the department and the record of such disposition shall be kept on file for the purpose of considering and counting such accepted plea of nolo contendere as a conviction under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection; and (iii) The department shall credit any DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program completed to obtain a limited driving permit pursuant to Code Section 405-64 toward the requirements of this paragraph.;"

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) To whom issued. (1) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Code section or Code Section 405-57, 40-5-63, 40-5-75, 40-5-121, or 42-8-111, the department shall issue a limited driving permit to any person who has: (A) Has not been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest, may apply for a limited driving permit when that person's driver's license had a suspension imposed prior to July 1, 2015, under Code Section 40-5-22 or that person's whose driver's license has been suspended in accordance with subsection: (i) Subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-57, paragraph; (ii) Paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, paragraph; (iii) Paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2, or subsection; or (iv) Subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, when the person is 18 years of age or older and his or her license was suspended for exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per hour or more but less than 34 miles per hour, and the sentencing judge, in his or her discretion, decides it is reasonable to issue a limited driving permit; and (B) Submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, provided that such program was completed after the date of the arrest upon which the suspension is based and prior to the submission of the application for the limited driving permit. (2) No person who has been granted an exemption from the ignition interlock device requirements of Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 due to undue financial hardship under Code Section 42-8-111 shall be eligible for a limited driving permit, an ignition interlock device limited driving permit, or any other driving privilege for a period of one year. (3) To the extent a person is subject to more than one suspension for which a limited driving permit may be issued, the department shall not issue such permit unless the suspensions are for a conviction for driving under the influence in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 imposed pursuant to Code Section 40-5-63 and an administrative suspension imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-567.2 arising from the same incident."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-67.2, relating to terms and conditions for implied consent license suspension, administrative license suspension in relation to postconviction suspension, eligibility for limited driving permit or ignition interlock device limited driving permit, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:

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"(1) Upon the first suspension pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-67.1 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which a suspension was obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a suspension is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for one year. Not sooner than 30 days following the effective date of suspension, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of his or her driver's license. Such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays a restoration fee of $210.00, or $200.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction in which case the restoration fee shall be $510.00, or $500.00 when processed by mail. A driver's license suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-67.1 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the prescribed restoration fee. The department shall credit any DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program completed to obtain a limited driving permit pursuant to Code Section 40-5-64 toward the requirements of this paragraph."
SECTION 6. Code Section 17-10-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to punishment for misdemeanors generally, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) In addition to or instead of any other penalty provided for the punishment of a misdemeanor involving a traffic offense, or punishment of a municipal ordinance involving a traffic offense, with the exception of habitual offenders sentenced under Code Section 17-10-7, a judge may impose any one or more of the following sentences:
(1) Reexamination by the Department of Driver Services when the judge has good cause to believe that the convicted licensed driver is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed; (2) Satisfactory completion of a defensive driving course, or defensive driving program, or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved or certified by the Department of Driver Services; (3) Within the limits of the authority of the charter powers of a municipality or the punishment prescribed by law in other courts, imprisonment at times specified by the court or release from imprisonment upon such conditions and at such times as may be specified; or (4) Probation or suspension of all or any part of a penalty upon such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the judge. The conditions may include driving with no further motor vehicle violations during a specified time unless the driving privileges have been or will be otherwise suspended or revoked by law; reporting periodically to the court or a specified agency; and performing, or refraining from performing, such acts as may be ordered by the judge."

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SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Momtahan of the 17th was excused from voting on HB 1020.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans
Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden
Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1014. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Dickey of the 140th and Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 42 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to downtown development authorities, so as to remove a provision providing perpetual existence to such authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 998. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Buckner of the 137th, Corbett of the 174th, McCall of the 33rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to change the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; to revise the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence; to amend Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, so as to revise the implied consent warning; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to change the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; to revise the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence; to amend Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, so as to revise the implied consent warning; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 27-3-15, relating to hunting seasons and bag limits, so as to provide for the department to prescribe property-specific bag limits for properties enrolled in the deer management assistance program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended by revising Code Section 27-1-39, relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations, as follows:
"27-1-39. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, for purposes of establishing criminal violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources as provided in this title, the term 'rules and regulations' means those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2019 2020."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-3-7, relating to hunting under the influence of alcohol or drugs, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (g) as follows:
"(2) At the time a chemical test or tests are requested, the arresting officer shall read to the person the following implied consent warning:
'The State of Georgia has conditioned your license to hunt in this state upon your submission to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing and you are convicted of hunting while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, your ability to lawfully hunt in this state will be suspended for a period of two years. Your refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence against you at trial. If you submit to testing and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more and if you are subsequently convicted of hunting under the influence of alcohol by having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after hunting from alcohol consumed before such hunting ended, your ability to lawfully hunt in this state will be suspended for a period of one year. After first submitting to the required requested state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state administered chemical tests of your (designate which test)?'"
SECTION 1-3. Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) At the time a chemical test or tests are requested, the arresting officer shall select and read to the person the appropriate implied consent warning from the following:
(1) Implied consent notice for suspects under 21 years of age: 'The State of Georgia has conditioned your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state upon your submission to state administered chemical tests of your blood,

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breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year. Your refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence against you at trial. If you submit to testing and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.02 grams or more or the presence of any illegal drug, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state may be suspended for a minimum period of one year. After first submitting to the required requested state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state administered chemical tests of your (designate which test)?'; or (2) Implied consent notice for suspects 21 years of age or older: 'The State of Georgia has conditioned your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state upon your submission to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year. Your refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence against you at trial. If you submit to testing and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more or the presence of any illegal drug, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state may be suspended for a minimum period of one year. After first submitting to the required requested state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state administered chemical tests of your (designate which test)?' If any such notice is used by a law enforcement officer to advise a person of his or her rights regarding the administration of chemical testing, such person shall be deemed to have been properly advised of his or her rights under this Code section and under Code Section 52-7-12.6, and the results of any chemical test, or the refusal to submit to a test of such person's blood or urine, shall be admitted into evidence against such person. Such notice shall be read in its entirety but need not be read exactly so long as the substance of the notice remains unchanged."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
The General Assembly finds that: (1) The shoal bass has unique sporting qualities; occurs in abundance in the Flint, Chattahoochee, and Ocmulgee rivers; and is dependent upon clean, flowing water; (2) This unique native riverine sport fish moves dozens, and at times hundreds, of miles to complete its spawning and other life stages and is therefore dependent upon long,

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unobstructed segments of Georgia's rivers, in addition to high-quality shoal habitats; and (3) Both the hard rock formations of Georgia's piedmont region and the lime rock formations of Georgia's coastal plain are important to the shoal bass, and important fishing and tourist economies are structured around this unique native riverine sport fish.

SECTION 2-2. Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-3-89. The shoal bass (Micropterus cataractae) is designated as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

Code Section 27-3-15, relating to hunting seasons and bag limits, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g)(1) The department shall report to the General Assembly on or before the fifth day of February of each year the estimated number of deer killed, by sex, in the immediately preceding season.
(2) Upon completion of its annual analysis of data from the immediately preceding season, the department shall report to the General Assembly on the same day that it reports to the Board of Natural Resources each year the actual number of deer killed, by sex, in the immediately preceding season. For properties enrolled in the deer management assistance program, the department is authorized to prescribe propertyspecific deer bag limits without complying with the state-wide limit."

PART IV SECTION 4-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 412. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Harbison of the 15th, Payne of the 54th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, contract requirements, rules and regulations, and exemptions, so as to revise the meaning of property insurance; to change the parameters under which certain contracts, agreements, or instruments may be canceled; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 451. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 477. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Parent of the 42nd, Kennedy of the 18th and Jones II of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigation of family violence, preparation of written report, review of report by defendant arrested for family violence, and compilation of statistics, so as to revise the terminology used in determining whom to arrest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:15 o'clock, this evening.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 418. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harbin of the 16th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as revise when indemnification shall be paid in instances of a heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture suffered by a public safety officer resulting in certain disabilities or death; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 432. By Senators Harbin of the 16th, Jones of the 25th, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to require annual notification to policy owners and requested beneficiaries of the existence of such policies; to require insurers to review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners life insurance policy locator on a quarterly basis; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a sunset provision for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 464. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for uniform laws governing mediation and participants in mediation; to provide for definitions; to provide for privileges against disclosure, admissibility, and discovery; to provide for waiver and preclusion of privilege; to provide for exceptions to privilege; to provide for confidentiality and mediator disclosure of conflicts; to provide for international commercial mediation and electronic signatures; to provide for uniformity of construction and severability; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 272. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding the regulation of controlled substances, so as to prohibit

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the sale to and by minors of drug products containing dextromethorphan; to provide for definitions; to provide for proper identification; to provide for a list of finished drug products; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for state regulation; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 375. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related products, so as to provide for additional penalties regarding any person under 21 years of age and vapor products; to revise the definition of vapor product; to provide for seizure by law enforcement of any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold to and in the possession of any person under 21 years of age; to provide for fine and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 288. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Jordan of the 6th, Parent of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of certain criminal history record information of arrests when there has been a final disposition other than a conviction or a certain time period and conditions are met since a conviction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1497. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Central State University Chorus; and for other purposes.

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HR 1498. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending April Halm for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1499. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Professor Carlos B. Brown; and for other purposes.
HR 1500. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Ralston of the 7th, Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Justice Keith R. Blackwell; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 958. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Rich of the 97th, Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services, so as to provide for registration of maternity supportive housing residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide for requirements; to prohibit rules and regulations; to prohibit constraints imposed by local governments; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services, so as to provide for registration of maternity supportive housing residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide for requirements; to prohibit rules and regulations; to prohibit constraints imposed by local governments; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "The Maternity Supportive Housing Act."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services, is amended in Code Section 49-5-3, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(13.1) 'Maternity supportive housing residence' means a residential home that houses on behalf of a church, religious organization, or nonprofit organization, up to six pregnant women aged 18 years or older and their children, at any one time during the woman's pregnancy and up to 18 months after childbirth; provided, however, that no other services other than housing shall be provided. This term shall not include women who receive maternity care in the home of a relative or in general or special hospitals."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-5-25. (a)(1) On and after July 1, 2020, all maternity supportive housing residences shall register under this Code section by submitting an application to the department, upon forms furnished by the department. The form shall require the name, address, and telephone number of the maternity supportive housing residence and emergency contact information. (2) A registrant shall be required to pay an annual registration fee of $25.00 to the department. (3) The department shall issue a registration certificate, valid for one year, to a maternity supportive housing residence upon receipt of an application for registration, payment of the registration fee, and attestation by the applicant that the maternity supportive housing residence: (A) Has written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping; (B) Is in compliance with applicable residential building codes; and (C) Has property insurance coverage on the residence which covers the residents, newborns, and other children.
(b) The department shall not have the authority to implement rules and regulations for the registration of maternity supportive housing residences but shall have the authority to maintain any records submitted by a residence pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) No county, municipality, or consolidated government shall, by rule or ordinance, constrain the establishment or operation of maternity supportive housing residences or place occupancy requirements on such residences that would not apply to a single family living in the residence.

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(d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require a maternity home to register with the department pursuant to this Code section or for a maternity supportive housing residence to obtain a license or permit as a maternity home or to meet the requirements of a maternity home."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 99, nays 62.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 912. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Oliver of the 82nd, Wiedower of the 119th, Wilson of the 80th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1090. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hatchett of the 150th and Dempsey of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to revise provisions regarding employer's obligation to provide break time for an employee to express breast milk; to revise a definition; to provide for requirements for such employers; to provide for exceptions; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to require state entities and local governments to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements for such state entities and local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes
Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris
Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 16.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 865. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Rich of the 97th, Fleming of the 121st, Silcox of the 52nd and Dreyer of the 59th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to deposits of deceased depositors; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to statute of frauds; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fraud; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to revise and update provisions of the "Revised Probate Code of 1998"; to update grammar; to provide for and revise definitions; to clarify the

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application of the principles of common law and equity governing wills, trusts, and the administration of estates; to revise provisions concerning the judicial determination of heirs and their interests; to provide for and revise the jurisdiction of the superior court and probate court in certain matters; to provide for and revise provisions concerning year's support; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the determination, execution and attestation, and construction of wills and trust instruments; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the probate of wills; to provide for and revise provisions concerning administrators and personal representatives; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the administration of estates; to provide for and revise provisions concerning sales and conveyances by administrators, personal representatives, and the courts; to revise provisions regarding missing persons and persons believed to be dead; to revise procedures in probate court; to revise jurisdiction and court procedures concerning trusts; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the creation and validity of trusts; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the reformation, modification, division, consolidation, and termination of trusts; to provide for and revise provisions concerning trustees' duties and powers; to revise provisions of the "Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act"; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding certiorari and appeals to appellate courts generally, so as to revise provisions regarding the time for appeal by representatives where a party dies after trial; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deposits of deceased depositors, so as to revise provisions concerning the payment of large deposits of deceased intestate depositors; to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for a period of limitation for certain claims against a decedent's estate; to revise provisions concerning declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries; to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to revise provisions regarding the fiduciaries conveying property by attorneys in fact; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to statute of frauds, so as to make conforming changes; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, so as to revise the qualifications for judge of the probate in certain counties; to revise certain court procedures; to revise provisions concerning default judgments; to provide for and revise fee provisions; to revise the concurrent jurisdiction of probate court with superior court; to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise the power of superior court judges in appointing and removing trustees and protecting trust estates; to revise enforcement of antenuptial agreements; to revise provisions concerning permanent alimony; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud, so as to revise provisions concerning fiduciary relationship; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, so as to provide for the preference of the Georgia Lottery Corporation for certain proceeds due from a person's estate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, is amended in Article 1 of Chapter 1, relating to the "Revised Probate Code of 1998" in general, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-1-9. Except to the extent that the principles of common law and equity governing wills, trusts, and the administration of estates are modified by this title or another provision of law, those principles remain the law of this state."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-2-20, relating to jurisdiction of probate or superior court, as follows:
"53-2-20. The identity or interest of any heir may be resolved judicially upon application to the probate court that has jurisdiction by virtue of a pending administration or that would have jurisdiction in the event of an administration of the estate of the decedent. Alternatively, the petition may be filed in the superior court of the county where the probate court having jurisdiction, as defined in this Code section, is located; provided, however, that, if the petition is filed in connection with a contested proceeding to determine a purported heir's entitlement to a year's support from the decedent's estate pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title, such petition must be filed in the probate court having jurisdiction. The proceedings for the determination of such questions shall conform to the requirements set forth in this article."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-2-27, relating to DNA testing for kinship, procedure, and costs, as follows:
"53-2-27. (a) When the kinship of any party in interest to a decedent is in controversy in any proceeding under this article, a probate court or superior court may order the removal and testing of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples from the remains of the decedent and from any party in interest whose kinship to the decedent is in controversy for purposes of comparison and determination of the statistical likelihood of such kinship. The superior court may order the disinterment of the decedent's remains if reasonably necessary to obtain such samples. If the proceedings are pending in the probate court, the motion shall be transferred to the superior court for determination. (b) The order may be made only on motion for good cause shown and upon notice to all parties in interest and shall specify the time, place, manner, conditions, and scope of the removal and testing of samples, and the person or persons by whom it is to be made.

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Such motion, when made by a party in interest, shall be supported by affidavit setting forth:
(1) The factual basis for a reasonable belief that the party in interest whose kinship to the decedent is in controversy is or is not so related; and (2) If disinterment of the decedent's remains is sought, the factual basis for a reasonable belief that reliable DNA samples from the decedent are not otherwise reasonably available from any other source. (c) Upon request, the movant shall deliver to all parties in interest a copy of a detailed written report of the tester and of any other expert involved in the determination of such statistical likelihood setting out his or her findings, including the results of all tests made and conclusions or opinions based thereon. (d) The costs of obtaining and testing of such samples, including the costs of disinterment and reinterment of the remains of the decedent, if necessary, as well as the costs of providing the report, shall be assessed against and paid by the moving party."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-1, relating to preference and entitlement, as follows:
"53-3-1. (a) As used in this chapter, the terms 'child' or 'children' mean any minor child who would be entitled to inherit if the child's parent died intestate. (b) Among the necessary expenses of administration and to be preferred before all other debts or demands, except as specifically provided otherwise in this chapter and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, is the provision of year's support for the family. (c) The surviving spouse and minor children of a testate or intestate decedent are entitled to year's support in the form of property for their support and maintenance for the period of 12 months from the date of the decedent's death."
SECTION 1-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-4, relating to "homestead" defined and taxes and liens, as follows:
"53-3-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'homestead' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 48-5-40.
(b)(1) In solvent and insolvent estates, all taxes and liens for taxes accrued for years prior to the year of the decedent's death against the homestead set apart and against any equity of redemption applicable to the homestead set apart shall be divested as if the entire title were included in the year's support. Additionally, as elected in the petition, property taxes accrued in the year of the decedent's death or in the year in which the petition for year's support is filed or, if the petition is filed in the year of the decedent's death, in the year following the filing of the petition shall be divested if the homestead is set apart for year's support; provided, however, that, if the property taxes elected in

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the petition pursuant to this paragraph are paid after the filing of the petition but prior to the entry of the order setting apart the homestead for year's support, the property taxes accrued in the year following the year elected in the petition shall be divested instead. (2) In solvent and insolvent estates, if the homestead is not claimed, all taxes and liens for taxes accrued for years prior to the year of the decedent's death against the real property set apart and against any equity of redemption applicable to the real property set apart shall be divested as if the entire title were included in the year's support. Additionally, as elected in the petition, property taxes accrued in the year of the decedent's death or in the year in which the petition for year's support is filed or, if the petition is filed in the year of the decedent's death, in the year following the filing of the petition shall be divested if the real property is set apart for year's support; provided, however, that, if the property taxes elected in the petition pursuant to this paragraph are paid after the filing of the petition but prior to the entry of the order setting apart the real property for year's support, the property taxes accrued in the year following the year elected in the petition shall be divested instead."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-5, relating to filing of petition, as follows:
"53-3-5. (a) Upon the death of any individual leaving an estate solvent or insolvent, the surviving spouse or a guardian or other person acting in behalf of the surviving spouse or in behalf of a minor child may file a petition for year's support in the probate court having jurisdiction over the decedent's estate. If the petition is brought by a guardian acting on behalf of a minor child, no additional guardian ad litem shall be appointed for such minor child unless ordered by the court. (b) The petition shall set forth, as applicable, the full name of the surviving spouse, the full name and birthdate of each surviving minor child, and a schedule of the property, including household furniture, which that the petitioner proposes to have set aside apart as year's support. The petition shall describe fully and accurately describe any real property the petitioner proposes to have set aside apart as year's support with a legal description sufficient under the laws of this state to pass title to the real property. (c) A petition for year's support shall be filed within 24 months of the date of death of the decedent."
SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-6, relating to issuance of citation and publication of notice and mailing of petition to tax commissioner, as follows:
"53-3-6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'interested person persons' means the decedent's children, spouse, other heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors, and any others having a

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property right in or claim against the estate of the decedent which that may be affected by the year's support proceedings. (b) Upon the filing of the petition, the probate court shall issue a citation and publish a notice in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made once a week for four weeks, citing all interested persons concerned to show cause by a day date certain why the petition for year's support should not be granted.
(c)(1) If there is a personal representative of the decedent's estate, then, in addition to the issuance of citation and publication of notice required by subsection (b) of this Code section, the probate court shall cause a copy of the citation to be sent by mail to served upon the personal representative of the decedent's estate. The copy of the citation personal representative shall be mailed not less than 21 served not fewer than 30 days prior to the date and time for objections to be filed shown in the citation. (2) If there is no personal representative of the decedent's estate, then, in addition to the issuance of citation and publication of notice required by subsection (b) of this Code section, the petitioner or the attorney for the petitioner shall file with the probate court an affidavit, upon oath, showing the name, last known address, and age if less than age 18 of each interested person and stating that the petitioner or the attorney for the petitioner has listed all known interested persons and has made reasonable inquiry to ascertain the names, last known addresses, and ages of all interested persons. The probate court shall serve by first-class mail a copy of the citation to on each interested person shown on the affidavit not less fewer than 21 30 days prior to the date and time for objections to be filed shown in the citation. (3) If the sole personal representative of the decedent's estate and the petitioner or the guardian of the petitioner are the same person, then paragraph (2) of this subsection shall govern as if the decedent's estate had no personal representative. (d) The probate court shall serve by first-class or interoffice mail, as applicable, a copy of the petition within five days of its filing to on the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county in this state in which real property proposed to be set apart as year's support is located."
SECTION 1-8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-7, relating to hearing and determination, as follows:
"53-3-7. (a) If no objection is made after the publication of the notice, or, if made, is disallowed or withdrawn, the probate court shall enter an order setting aside apart as year's support the property applied for in the petition. (b) If objection is made, the probate court shall hear the petition and, upon the evidence submitted, shall determine the property to be set aside apart as year's support according to the standards set out in subsection (c) of this Code section. If an appeal is taken, pending the appeal the petitioners shall be furnished with necessaries by the personal representative or temporary administrator of the estate, as allowed by the probate court.

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(c) If objection is made to the amount or nature of the property proposed to be set aside apart as year's support, the court shall set apart an amount sufficient to maintain the standard of living that the surviving spouse and each minor child had prior to the death of the decedent, taking into consideration the following:
(1) The support available to the individual for whom the property is to be set apart from sources other than year's support, including but not limited to the principal of any separate estate and the income and earning capacity of that individual; (2) The solvency of the estate; provided, however, that, if the decedent dies having a deposit in a financial institution that is applied to the payment of the funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of the decedent under subsection (c) of Code Section 71-239, any effect such payment may have on the solvency of the estate shall not operate adversely to the surviving spouse or any minor child in the determination of the amount to be set apart as year's support; and (3) Such other relevant criteria as the court deems equitable and proper. The petitioner for year's support shall have the burden of proof in showing the amount necessary for year's support."
SECTION 1-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-8, relating to minor children by different spouses, as follows:
"53-3-8. (a) If the decedent leaves a minor child or minor children by different spouses an individual or individuals other than the surviving spouse, the probate court shall specify the portion going to the minor child or minor children of the former spouse or spouses, which such individual or individuals, and the portion so specified shall vest in that child or those children. (b) If the decedent leaves one or more minor children and the surviving spouse is the parent of the all such minor children, the probate court may in its discretion specify separate portions for the such minor children and the surviving spouse if the court deems the award of separate portions to be in the best interests of the parties, and the portions so specified shall vest separately in the surviving spouse and the such minor children. (c) If the decedent leaves one or more minor children for whom the probate court specifies separate portions under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, personal property in the portions so specified shall be delivered and received in compliance with Code Section 29-3-1."
SECTION 1-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-12, relating to fees, as follows:
"53-3-12. (a) The fees of the probate court shall be paid by the petitioner for year's support out of the fund set apart for such petitioner or for the surviving spouse or a minor child in whose behalf the petitioner acted pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 53-3-5.

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(b) The probate court may issue a writ of fieri facias against the personal representative or temporary administrator of the estate for the amount awarded as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The issuance by the probate court of a writ of fieri facias against the temporary administrator of the estate as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be deemed a proper order under Code Section 53-7-4 for the payment by the temporary administrator of the amount awarded as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-13, relating to sale or conveyance of property by personal representative prior to award, as follows:
"53-3-13. The right of a surviving spouse or minor child to year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale or conveyance made prior to the award of year's support by the personal representative or temporary administrator of the estate under authority of a court of competent jurisdiction or under power in a will; provided, however, that the sale or conveyance shall bar year's support and rights to year's support only as to the property sold or conveyed."
SECTION 1-12. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-3-21. If there is no personal representative of the decedent's estate, the probate court may appoint a temporary administrator as provided in Code Section 53-6-30 to perform the duties of a personal representative under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-7 or under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-12; provided, however, that the appointment of such temporary administrator shall not alter or affect the citation, notice, and mailing requirements of Code Section 53-3-6."
SECTION 1-13. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 4, relating to general provisions regarding wills, by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"53-4-4. (a) Any writing in existence when a will is executed may be incorporated into the will by reference if the language of the will manifests this intent and describes the writing sufficiently to permit its identification. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to imply that the common law does not permit the incorporation of an extrinsic document into a will by reference in the manner authorized under subsection (a) of this Code section.
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otherwise specifically disposed of by the testator's will. If more than one otherwise effective writing exists, then, to the extent of any conflict among the writings, the provisions of a more recent writing revoke the inconsistent provisions of each prior writing. (b) A written statement or list meets the requirements of this subsection if such writing:
(1) Is signed and dated by the testator; (2) Describes the items and the beneficiaries with reasonable certainty; and (3) Is referred to in the testator's will. The writing may be referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; it may be prepared before or after the execution of the will; it may be altered by the testator after its preparation, provided that it is signed and dated on the date of such alteration; and it may be a writing that has no significance apart from its effect on the dispositions made by the will."
SECTION 1-14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-4-20, relating to required writing, signing, witnesses, and codicil, as follows:
"53-4-20. (a) A will shall be in writing and shall be signed by the testator or by some other individual in the testator's presence and at the testator's express direction. A testator may sign by mark or by any name that is intended to authenticate the instrument as the testator's will. (b) A will shall be attested and subscribed in the presence of the testator by two or more competent witnesses. A witness to a will may attest by mark. Another individual may not subscribe the name of a witness, even in that witness's presence and at that witness's direction. (c) A codicil shall be executed by the testator and attested and subscribed by witnesses with the same formality as a will. (d) For purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, the term 'presence' shall not include electronic presence."
SECTION 1-15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-4-24, relating to self-proved will or codicil, as follows:
"53-4-24. (a) At the time of its execution or at any subsequent date during the lifetime of the testator and the witnesses, a will or codicil may be made self-proved and the testimony of the witnesses in the probate regarding such will may be made unnecessary by the affidavits of the testator and the attesting witnesses made before a notary public in the notary public's presence. The affidavit and certificate provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be the only prerequisites of a self-proved will or codicil. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'presence' shall not include electronic presence.

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(b) The affidavit shall be evidenced by a certificate, affixed with the official seal of the notary public, that is attached or annexed to the will or codicil, in form and content substantially as follows:
'STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY of ___________
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ____________________________, ____________________________, and ___________________________, known to me to be the testator and the witnesses, respectively, whose names are subscribed to the annexed or foregoing instrument in their respective capacities, and all of said individuals being by me duly sworn, ___________________________, testator, declared to me and to the witnesses in my presence that said instrument is the last will and testament or a codicil to the last will and testament of the testator and that the testator had willingly made and executed it as a free act and deed for the purposes expressed therein. The witnesses, each on oath, stated to me in the presence and hearing of the testator that the testator had declared to them that the instrument is the testator's last will and testament or a codicil to the testator's last will and testament and that the testator executed the instrument as such and wished each of them to sign it as a witness; and under oath each witness stated further that the witness had signed the same as witness in the presence of the testator and at the testator's request; that the testator was 14 years of age or over and of sound mind; and that each of the witnesses was then at least 14 years of age.
_______________________ Testator
_______________________ Witness
_______________________ Witness
Sworn to and subscribed before me by _______________________, testator, and sworn to and subscribed before me by ____________________________ and _________________________, witnesses, this ______ day of _____________, ____. (SEAL) (Signed)______________________________
(Official Capacity of Officer)' (c) A self-proved will or codicil may be admitted to probate without the testimony of any subscribing witness, but otherwise it shall be treated no differently from a will or codicil that is not self-proved. In particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, a self-proved will or codicil may be contested, revoked, or amended in exactly the same fashion as a will or codicil that is not self-proved."

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SECTION 1-16. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-4-63, relating to payment of debts of testator, as follows:
"53-4-63. (a) Unless otherwise directed, the debts of the testator and expenses of administration of the estate shall be paid out of the residuum. Unless otherwise provided in the will, a residuary gift or any part thereof, including a residuary gift to a surviving spouse in lieu of year's support, shall be deemed a gift of the net residuum or part thereof remaining after all debts of the testator and expenses of administration of the estate, including taxes, have been paid. (b) If the residuum proves to be insufficient for the payment of the testator's debts of the testator and the expenses of administration of the estate, then general testamentary gifts shall abate pro rata to make up the deficiency. If general testamentary gifts are insufficient, then demonstrative testamentary gifts shall abate in the same manner. If both general and demonstrative gifts are insufficient, then specific gifts shall abate in the same manner. (c) After the estate assets in the executor's hands of the personal representative are exhausted, a creditor may proceed against each beneficiary for that beneficiary's pro rata share of the debts to the extent a testamentary gift has been distributed to that beneficiary. (d) Realty and personalty shall be equally liable for the payment of debts. (e) Unless otherwise expressly directed in the will, nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to limit any rights to reimbursement for federal estate taxes, generation-skipping transfer taxes, or any other taxes that may be available to personal representatives under federal law."
SECTION 1-17. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-4-68, relating to conditions that are impossible, illegal, or against public policy, and conditions in terrorem, as follows:
"53-4-68. (a) Conditions in a will that are impossible, illegal, or against public policy shall be void. (b) A condition in terrorem shall be void unless there is a direction in the will as to the disposition of the property if the condition in terrorem is violated, in which event the direction in the will shall be carried out, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) A condition in terrorem shall not be enforceable against an interested person for:
(1) Bringing an action for interpretation or enforcement of a will; (2) Bringing an action for an accounting, for removal, or for other relief against a personal representative; or (3) Entering into a settlement agreement."

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SECTION 1-18. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 53-4-75, relating to construction of wills and trust instruments referring to federal estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws, in its entirety.
SECTION 1-19. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-2, relating to right to offer will for probate and "interested person" defined, as follows:
"53-5-2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'interested person' shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, any heir of the decedent; legatee, devisee, or beneficiary under the will; creditor of the decedent; purchaser from an heir of the decedent; administrator or temporary administrator appointed for the estate of the decedent prior to the discovery of the will; trustee or beneficiary of a testamentary trust established by the will or of a trust to which the will makes a devise or bequest; and individual making a claim under, or having standing to caveat to the probate of, an earlier will. An agent, conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem, or other fiduciary or appropriate representative of such an interested person may act on such interested person's behalf. (b) The right to offer a will for probate shall belong to the executor, if one is named. If for any reason the executor fails to offer the will for probate with reasonable promptness, or if no executor is named, any interested person may offer the will for probate. As used in this Code section, the term 'interested person' shall include, but shall not be limited to, any legatee, devisee, creditor of the decedent, purchaser from an heir of the decedent, an administrator appointed for the decedent prior to the discovery of the will, and any individual making a claim under an earlier will."
SECTION 1-20. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-3, relating to time limitation, as follows:
"53-5-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'will' includes a codicil. (b) A will shall not be offered for probate following the expiration of five years from the earlier of:
(1) The latest date on which a petition is filed for: (1) The the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate; or, (2) An an order that no administration is necessary on the decedent's estate;, or the probate of a different will; or (2) The date of entry of a final order granting any petition of the sort described in paragraph (1) of this subsection that remains in continuing force and effect provided, however, that the will of a testator who died prior to January 1, 1998, may be offered for probate at least until December 31, 2002. (c) The offering of a will for probate following the entry of an order of the sort described in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall constitute a claim against a

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decedent's estate that arose before the death of the decedent for purposes of Code Section 9-3-36."
SECTION 1-21. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-17, relating to procedure, as follows:
"53-5-17. (a) A will may be proved in common form upon the testimony of a single subscribing witness and without service or notice to anyone. If the will is self-proved, compliance with signature requirements for execution is presumed and other requirements for execution are presumed without the testimony of any subscribing witness. (b) The petition to probate a will in common form shall set forth the same information required in a petition to probate a will in solemn form. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for the issuance of letters testamentary."
SECTION 1-22. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-19, relating to when conclusive upon parties in interest, as follows:
"53-5-19. Probate in common form shall become conclusive upon all parties in interest four years from the time of date the order admitting such will to probate in common form is entered by the court in such proceeding, except upon minor heirs who require proof in solemn form and interpose a caveat within four years after reaching the age of majority. In such case, if the will is refused probate in solemn form and no prior will is admitted to probate, an intestacy shall be declared only as to the minor or minors and not as to others whose right to caveat is barred by the lapse of time."
SECTION 1-23. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-20, relating to conclusiveness, as follows:
"53-5-20. (a) Probate in solemn form is conclusive upon all parties notified persons served with notice, including persons waiving service of notice or served with notice through a guardian ad litem or other appropriate representative, and upon all beneficiaries under the will who are represented by the executor personal representative. (b) As to heirs and other persons required to be served with notice by Code Section 535-22 who are not effectively notified served with notice in a manner adequate to satisfy subsection (a) of this Code section, a proceeding to probate in solemn form shall otherwise be as conclusive as if probate had been in common form. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a proceeding to probate in solemn form is conclusive against all persons, regardless of service or notice, six months from the date the order admitting such will to probate in solemn form is entered by the court in such proceeding."

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SECTION 1-24. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-21, relating to procedure, as follows:
"53-5-21. (a) A will may be proved in solemn form after due service of notice upon the persons required to be served, upon the testimony of all the witnesses in life and within the jurisdiction of the court, or by proof of their signatures and that of the testator as provided in Code Section 53-5-23. The; provided, however, that the testimony of only one witness shall be required to prove the will in solemn form if no caveat is filed. If a will is selfproved, compliance with signature requirements and other requirements of execution is presumed subject to rebuttal without the necessity of the testimony of any witness upon filing the will and affidavit annexed or attached thereto. (b) The petition to probate a will in solemn form shall set forth the full name, the place of domicile, and the date of death of the testator; the mailing address of the petitioner; the names, ages or majority status, and addresses of the surviving spouse and of all the other heirs, stating their each such heir's relationship to the testator; and whether, to the knowledge of the petitioner, any other proceedings with respect to the probate of another purported will of the testator are pending in this state and, if so, the names and addresses of the propounders and the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries under the other purported will. If a testamentary guardian is being appointed in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-4, the names and mailing addresses of any persons required to be served with notice pursuant to such Code section shall be provided by the petitioner. In the event full particulars are lacking, the petition shall state the reasons for any omission. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for issuance of letters testamentary. If all of the heirs acknowledge service of the petition and notice and shall in their acknowledgment assent thereto, and if there are no other proceedings pending in this state with respect to the probate of another purported will of the decedent, the will may be probated and letters testamentary thereupon may issue without further delay; provided, however, that letters of guardianship shall only be issued in accordance with Code Section 29-2-4."
SECTION 1-25. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-22, relating to notice, as follows:
"53-5-22. (a) Probate in solemn form requires due service of notice to on all the heirs of the testator, and, if there is any other purported will of the testator for which probate proceedings are pending in this state, then such notice shall also be given to on all the beneficiaries under and propounders of such purported will. Service of a notice of a petition for probate in solemn form shall be by personal service if the party resides in this state and is known and shall be served at least ten 30 days before probate is to be made, except that, if such service of notice is waived, the ten-day 30 day provision shall not apply.

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(b) For purposes of giving serving notice to on beneficiaries under a purported will for which probate proceedings are pending in this state, notice shall be given to served on:
(1) Each beneficiary: (A) Who has a present interest, including but not limited to a vested remainder interest but not including trust beneficiaries where there is a trustee; and (B) Whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence;
(2) The duly acting conservator or guardian of each individual beneficiary with a present interest or power, other than a mere trust beneficiary, who is not sui juris; and (3) Each trustee. Service of notice Notice shall not be required in the case of a person whose interest, even though vested, cannot be possessed until the passage of time or the happening of a contingency. The probate court may, on the motion of any party in interest or on its own motion, modify the service of notice required in the case of numerous beneficiaries of the same or similar class where the value of each testamentary gift is, or appears to be, nominal. Upon the motion of any party in interest or upon its own motion, the court may determine whether the interest of any beneficiary required to be notified served with notice under this subsection is adequately represented, including any contingent interest of a beneficiary, and if such representation is found to be inadequate, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent each beneficiary or order such other service of notice as may be appropriate to a beneficiary of a contingent interest. If a trustee named in the will indicates a refusal to represent the beneficiaries of the testamentary trust, the court may order that notice be given served directly to on the beneficiaries of the trust. The provisions of Code Section 53-12-8 shall be applicable to a trust beneficiary required to be served with notice or represented under this subsection. (c) Service of a notice of petition for probate in solemn form shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11 of this title and, if made personally or by mail, shall include a copy of the petition and of the will for which probate is sought. If service is to be made by publication, the published notice shall set forth the court, the time the order for service by publication was granted, the name of the decedent, the fact that a petition has been filed seeking the probate of the will of the decedent in solemn form, and the name of the petitioner who seeks letters testamentary or the continuance in force of any letters testamentary previously granted. The notice shall command all parties to whom it is directed to file objection, if there is any."
SECTION 1-26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-25, relating to settlement agreement, as follows:
"53-5-25. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: Upon petition of the interested parties, any superior court on appeal or any
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(2) 'Interested persons' means all persons whose interests would be affected by the approval of a settlement agreement in the manner provided in this Code section. (b) The court may approve a settlement agreement under which probate is granted or denied, or providing for a disposition of the property contrary to the terms of the will, if all interested persons consent and any duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator is served with notice of the petition to approve such settlement agreement. (c) A proceeding to approve a settlement agreement under this Code section may be commenced by an interested person or by any duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator. Service of notice of a petition to approve a settlement agreement under this Code section shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title to all the interested persons, any duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator, and such other persons as the court may direct. (d) Approval of any settlement agreement that provides for the probate of the will, the sustaining of the caveat, or the disposition of the property contrary to the terms of the will shall be after a such additional service of notice and such hearing, notice of which shall be given as the court may direct, at which in the exercise of its sound discretion. At any such hearing, the court may require or receive such evidence is introduced and at which as the court finds as a matter of fact that may deem appropriate and may determine whether there is a bona fide contest or controversy. (b)(e) All interested persons All individuals who are sui juris and affected by such a settlement agreement shall be authorized to enter into such an a settlement agreement, which shall be assented to in writing by all the heirs of the testator and by all sui juris beneficiaries affected by such a settlement interested persons. (c)(f) All interested persons All individuals who are not sui juris, or who are unborn beneficiaries, heirs, or persons or unknown shall be represented in such proceedings by an independent guardian ad litem. It shall be the duty of the guardian ad litem to investigate the proposed settlement and report to the court the such guardian's findings and recommendations. The court shall take the recommendations into consideration but shall not be bound by such recommendations; provided, however, that, for purposes of subsection (b) of this Code section, the guardian ad litem's recommendation that the court approve the settlement agreement shall constitute consent to the settlement agreement by the guardian ad litem on behalf of all interested persons represented by such guardian. (g) If a trust designated in the will to take an interest in real or personal property would have such interest affected by the settlement agreement: (1) The provisions of such agreement affecting such interest shall satisfy the requirements of Code Section 53-12-9 in order to be binding on the trust, the trustee, any trust director, and the trust beneficiaries; and (2) A probate court not subject to Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any interested person or duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator, shall enter an order transferring the proceeding to approve the settlement agreement to the superior court to which an appeal would lie under Code Section 5-3-2.

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(d)(h) A judgment entered in by the court and based upon approving the settlement agreement shall be binding on all parties including individuals not sui juris, unborn beneficiaries or heirs, and persons unknown who are represented before the court by the guardian ad litem appointed for that purpose conclusive in the same manner as probate in solemn form, as provided by Code Section 53-5-20. (i) Entering into or petitioning a court regarding a settlement agreement under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 534-68."
SECTION 1-27. Said title is further amended in Article 4 of Chapter 5, relating to witnesses, settlement agreement, and expenses, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-5-27. (a)(1) As used in this Code section, the term 'court' means a probate court or superior court on appeal or transfer from a probate court. (2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the personal representative nominated in the will or duly qualified so to serve and all persons whose interests would be affected may enter into a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement with respect to any matter involving a will.
(b) A nonjudicial settlement agreement shall be valid only to the extent it does not violate a material intention of the testator under Article 6 of Chapter 4 of this title and includes terms and conditions that properly could be approved by the court under Code Section 53-5-25 or other applicable law. (c) A nonjudicial settlement agreement entered into in accordance with this Code section shall be final and binding on all parties to such agreement, including individuals not sui juris, unborn individuals, and persons unknown who are represented by a guardian who may represent and bind such parties under Code Section 53-5-25 or 53-11-2, as if ordered by a court with competent jurisdiction over the will, the estate of the decedent, and the parties. (d) Any person bound by a nonjudicial settlement agreement under subsection (c) of this Code section may request that the court approve such agreement, determine whether the representation provided under Code Section 53-5-25 or 53-11-2 was adequate, determine whether such agreement violates a material intention of the testator under Article 6 of Chapter 4 of this title, determine whether such agreement contains terms and conditions the court properly could have approved, or make any other similar determination. (e) If a trust designated in the will to take an interest in real or personal property would have such interest affected by the nonjudicial settlement agreement:
(1) The provisions of such agreement affecting such interest shall satisfy the requirements of Code Section 53-12-9 in order to be binding on the trust, the trustee, any trust director, and the trust beneficiaries; and (2) A probate court not subject to Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, upon the request of any person bound by a nonjudicial settlement agreement that the court determine whether such agreement contains terms and conditions the court properly could have

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approved, shall enter an order transferring the proceeding to the superior court to which an appeal would lie under Code Section 5-3-2 for the determination of all questions under subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) Entering into or petitioning a court regarding a nonjudicial settlement agreement under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 53-4-68."
SECTION 1-28. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-50, relating to original jurisdiction, as follows:
"53-5-50. (a) The probate court shall have original jurisdiction over any action petition to vacate, set aside, or amend its order admitting a will to probate which alleges:
(1) That another will is entitled to be admitted to probate; or (2) That a codicil to the probated will is entitled to be admitted to probate. (b) A petition under subsection (a) of this Code section may be brought in the probate court to vacate, set aside, or amend its order admitting a will to probate based upon: (1) Another will being entitled to be admitted to probate; (2) A codicil to the probated will being entitled to be admitted to probate; (3) Lack of jurisdiction; (4) Fraud, accident, or mistake or the acts of the adverse party unmixed with the negligence or fault of the petitioner; or (5) A nonamendable defect that appears upon the face of the record or pleadings. (c)(1) Any such action petition based upon paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be combined with a petition to probate the other will in solemn form the other will or codicil. (2) Any such petition based upon paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be combined with a petition to probate the codicil in solemn form. (3) In any such petition based upon paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the The court shall consider the petition to probate in solemn form together with the action petition to vacate, set aside, or amend; and the court shall grant relief as is appropriate with respect to each matter. (d) In any such petition based upon paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of this Code section, it is not sufficient that the pleadings fail to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, but the pleadings must affirmatively show no claim in fact existed."
SECTION 1-29. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-51, relating to contents of petition, service of notice, and issuance of relief, as follows:
"53-5-51. (a) The A petition made pursuant to Code Section 53-5-50 shall set forth the allegations on which the action such petition is based and the name and address of the then acting personal representative, if any, of the estate, or, if none, the beneficiaries of the previously

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probated will required to be served by Code Section 53-5-22. The Such petition shall conclude with a prayer for the issuance of an order vacating, setting aside, or amending the earlier probate; and, if such petition is based upon paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-5-50, for the probate of the new newly propounded will or codicil in solemn form; and for the issuance of new letters testamentary. (b) The beneficiaries under the previously probated will shall be represented in the action by the then acting personal representative, if any; and service of notice upon the personal representative in the same manner as provided for by law under Chapter 11 of this title shall be the equivalent of service of notice upon the beneficiaries. (c) If there is no then acting personal representative, the such petition and the citation issued thereon shall be served upon the beneficiaries who are required to be served by Code Section 53-5-22 of the previously probated will, in the same manner as upon the heirs, unless all such parties assent to the such petition. (d) If the then acting personal representative acknowledges service of the such petition and notice and assents to the relief in the acknowledgment of service of such petition and notice, the relief upon the prayed for in such petition may issue without delay. In the event there is no then acting personal representative, if all the beneficiaries acknowledge service of the such petition and notice and assent in their acknowledgments, the such relief may issue without delay."
SECTION 1-30. Said title is further amended in Article 6 of Chapter 5, relating to jurisdiction, by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"53-5-52. (a) A petition based upon paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-550 shall be brought before:
(1) The probate of the previously probated will becomes conclusive upon the petitioner under Code Section 53-5-19 or 53-5-20; and (2) The expiration of the time within which the newly propounded will must be offered for probate under Code Section 53-5-3. (b) A petition based upon paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-5-50 may be brought at any time. (c) In all other instances, a petition made pursuant to this article shall be brought within three years from entry of the order admitting a will to probate. (d) The filing of a petition made pursuant to this article shall constitute a claim against a decedent's estate that arose before the death of the decedent for purposes of Code Section 9-3-36. 53-5-53. The provisions of this article shall govern in proceedings in the probate court to vacate, set aside, or amend an order admitting a will to probate, and the provisions of Code Section 9-11-60 shall not be applicable to such proceedings."

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SECTION 1-31. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-14, relating to selection by beneficiaries, as follows:
"53-6-14. (a) For purposes of this Code section, a beneficiary who is capable of expressing a choice is one:
(1) Who has a present interest, including but not limited to a vested remainder interest but not including trust beneficiaries where there is a trustee; and (2) Whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence. (b) An administrator with the will annexed may be unanimously selected by the beneficiaries of the will who are capable of expressing a choice unless the sole beneficiary is the decedent's surviving spouse and an action for divorce or separate maintenance was pending between the decedent and the surviving spouse at the time of death. When no such unanimous selection is made, the probate court shall make the appointment that will best serve the interests of the estate, considering the following preferences: (1) Any beneficiary or the trustee of any trust that is a beneficiary under the will; or (2) Those persons listed in paragraphs (3) through (5) of Code Section 53-6-20. (c) For purposes of this Code section, a beneficiary's choice is expressed by: (1) That beneficiary, if the beneficiary is sui juris; (2) That beneficiary's duly acting conservator or guardian or, if none there is no conservator or guardian, the person having custody of the beneficiary, if the beneficiary is not sui juris; (3) The trustee of a trust that is a beneficiary under the will, where there is a trustee; or (4) The beneficiary of a trust that is a beneficiary under the will, where there is no trustee; provided, however, that for purposes of this paragraph, a trust beneficiary may be represented as provided in Code Section 53-12-8; or (5) The personal representative of a deceased beneficiary receiving a present interest under the will."
SECTION 1-32. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-15, relating to petition for letters of administration with will annexed, as follows:
"53-6-15. (a) Every petition for letters of administration with the will annexed shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Code Section 53-5-21 if the will has not yet been admitted to probate and shall include a prayer for issuance of letters of administration with the will annexed. The Such petition shall set forth the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries who are capable of expressing a choice, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 53-6-14, and the circumstances giving rise to the need for an administrator with the will annexed. The Such petition and the citation issued thereon shall be served by the court on the beneficiaries of the will

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who are capable of expressing a choice in the manner described in provided by Chapter 11 of this title. If the petition for letters of administration with the will annexed is based upon the expiration of a reasonable time for any nominated executor to qualify, any nominated executor who has failed to qualify shall also be served with notice by the court in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title. (b) If the will has been admitted to probate, the petition for letters of administration with the will annexed shall set forth the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries who are capable of expressing a choice, as described in subsection (a) of Code Section 53-6-14, the date on which the will was admitted to probate, and the circumstances giving rise to the need for an administrator with the will annexed. The Such petition and the citation issued thereon shall be served by the court on the beneficiaries of the will and the executor personal representative, if any, of the estate of any deceased executor whose death created the vacancy in the manner described in provided by Chapter 11 of this title. (c) In the case of an estate partially administered and unrepresented because of the death of the previous executor, the judge shall determine whether the interest of the first estate and the persons interested in the first estate will be best be served by the appointment of an administrator with the will annexed or of the executor, if any, appointed under the will of the deceased previous executor."
SECTION 1-33. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-22, relating to notice, as follows:
"53-6-22. Notice of the petition for letters of administration shall be mailed served by the court by first-class mail to on each heir with a known address at least 13 30 days prior to the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed. If there is any heir whose current address is unknown or any heir who is unknown, notice shall be served on any such heir by being published in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made once each week for four weeks prior to the week which that includes the date on or before which any objection must be filed."
SECTION 1-34. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-30, relating to power of court, appointment of administrator, and appeal, as follows:
"53-6-30. (a) The probate court may at any time and without service or notice to anyone grant temporary letters of administration on an unrepresented estate to continue in full force and effect until the temporary administrator is discharged or a personal representative is appointed. (b) The probate court may appoint such person as temporary administrator as the court determines to be in the best interests of the estate. Pending an issue of devisavit vel non upon any paper propounded as a will which that has not been admitted to probate in

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common form, the executor nominated in the purported will shall have preference in the appointment of a temporary administrator. (c) There shall be no appeal from an order granting temporary letters of administration, either to the superior court under subsection (a) of Code Section 5-3-2 or to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals under subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-123."
SECTION 1-35. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-31, relating to power of administrator, as follows:
"53-6-31. (a) A temporary administrator may bring an action for the collection of debts or for personal property of the decedent. If a personal representative is appointed pending the such action, the personal representative may be made a party in lieu of substituted for the temporary administrator as a party in the manner provided by Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 9. (b) A temporary administrator may bring, support, or oppose an action to approve a settlement agreement under Code Section 53-5-25. If a personal representative is appointed pending such action, the personal representative may be substituted for the temporary administrator as a party in the manner provided by Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 9. (c) A temporary administrator shall have the power to collect and preserve the assets of the estate and to expend funds for this purpose if approved by the judge of the probate court after such notice as the judge deems necessary; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall limit or reduce the notice requirements imposed by Code Sections 53-6-64 and 53-7-4. (d) A temporary administrator appointed pursuant to Code Section 53-3-21 shall have the power to perform the duties of a personal representative under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-7 or under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-12, as ordered by the judge of the probate court."
SECTION 1-36. Said title is further amended in Article 4 of Chapter 6, relating to temporary administration, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-6-32. (a) Every temporary administrator, upon qualification (which qualification may be done at any time), shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation in substantially the following form:
'I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that_______________, deceased, died (testate) (intestate) and with an estate that is currently unrepresented, so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly administer on all the estate of the Deceased and discharge to the best of my ability all my duties as Temporary Administrator. So help me God.' (b) The oath or affirmation of a temporary administrator as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section may be subscribed before the judge or clerk of any probate court of this

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state. The probate court appointing the temporary administrator shall have the authority to grant a commission to a judge or clerk of any court of record of any state to administer the oath or affirmation."
SECTION 1-37. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-62, relating to extra compensation, as follows:
"53-6-62. (a) A personal representative may petition the probate court for compensation that is greater than that allowed under Code Section 53-6-60. Service of notice of the petition for extra compensation shall be made to on all the heirs of an intestate decedent or to on any affected beneficiaries under the will of a testate decedent. Service of notice shall be made in the manner described in provided by Chapter 11 of this title and shall direct the parties served to file any written objections to the extra compensation with the probate court within ten 30 days. (b) After hearing any objection filed by the heirs or beneficiaries of the estate, the probate court shall allow such extra compensation as the court deems reasonable; provided, however, that if no such objection is filed or any such objection is dismissed or withdrawn, the court, in its discretion, may enter an order allowing such extra compensation as the court deems reasonable without a hearing. The allowance of extra compensation shall be conclusive as to all parties in interest. (c) If the amount of compensation that is specified in a testator's will is less than the amount allowed under Code Section 53-6-60, the personal representative may petition for greater compensation in the manner described in provided in subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-38. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-1, relating to general powers and duties of personal representative and additional powers, as follows:
"53-7-1. (a) The duties and powers of the personal representative commence upon qualification. Such powers relate back to give acts performed by the personal representative prior to qualification that are beneficial to the estate the same effect as those acts performed after qualification. The personal representative may ratify and accept on behalf of the estate acts that are done by others that would have been proper acts for the personal representative. A personal representative is a fiduciary who, in addition to the specific duties imposed by law, is under a general duty to settle the estate as expeditiously and with as little sacrifice of value as is reasonable under all of the circumstances. The personal representative shall use the authority and powers conferred by law, by the terms of any will under which the personal representative is acting, by any order of court in proceedings to which the personal representative is a party, and by the rules generally applicable to fiduciaries to act in the best interests of all persons who are interested in the estate and with due regard for their respective rights.

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(b)(1) As part of the petition for letters testamentary, letters of administration with the will annexed, or letters of administration or by separate petition, the beneficiaries of a testate estate or the heirs of an intestate estate may, by unanimous consent, authorize but not require the probate court to grant to the personal representative any of the powers contained in Code Section 53-12-261; provided, however, that the grant by the probate court of the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261 shall not authorize the personal representative to bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract in violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-8-14. (2) With respect to any beneficiary of a testate estate or heir of an intestate estate who is not sui juris, the consent required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be given by the such beneficiary's or heir's duly acting conservator or guardian. The personal representative of a deceased beneficiary or heir shall be authorized to consent on behalf of that such deceased beneficiary or heir. (3) The grant of powers shall only provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ordered only after publication of a citation in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made and only after the time for filing objections has elapsed either without any objection being timely filed, or if any such objection is timely filed, upon each such objection being dismissed or withdrawn. The citation shall be sufficient if it states generally that the petition requests that powers contained in Code Section 53-12261 be granted."
SECTION 1-39. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-5, relating to powers, duties, and liabilities if more than one personal representative and safe deposit boxes or receptacles, as follows:
"53-7-5. (a) If more than one personal representative is qualified and unless the will provides otherwise:
(1) The personal representatives must act by their unanimous action; provided, however, that while a personal representative is unable to act because of inaccessibility, illness, or other incapacity, or when a vacancy occurs for any other reason, the remaining personal representatives may act as if they were the only personal representatives if necessary to administer the estate; and (2) The personal representatives may delegate in writing to one or more of them the authority to act for all of them; provided, however, that such delegation must satisfy the requirements of Code Sections 10-6B-5 and 10-6B-40, and that all the personal representatives remain liable for the actions of the personal representative who is authorized to act. (b) If more than one personal representative is qualified and unless the will provides otherwise, a personal representative is liable for a breach committed by another personal representative:

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(1) By participating in a breach of fiduciary duty committed by the other personal representative; (2) By approving, knowingly acquiescing in, or concealing a breach of fiduciary duty committed by the other personal representative; (3) By negligently enabling the other personal representative to commit a breach of fiduciary duty; or (4) By neglecting to take reasonable steps to compel the other personal representative to redress a breach of fiduciary duty in a case where the personal representative knows or reasonably should have known of the breach of trust. (c) When safe deposit safe-deposit boxes or receptacles are leased or rented to fiduciaries, including executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, custodians, receivers, and the like, the fiduciary or fiduciaries, as lessee or renter, may authorize the entering of the box or receptacle by one or fewer than all of them or by any other person without the presence or consent of the fiduciary or fiduciaries. Upon receipt of the written authorization, the bank or lessor may without liability authorize access to the box or receptacle in accordance with such authorization. Upon cancellation of the authorization, the bank or lessor may require the presence of all lessees or renters for access."
SECTION 1-40. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-6, relating to power to borrow money, make and fulfill contracts, provide legal counsel, continue decedent's business, and perform other acts, as follows:
"53-7-6. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the will or ordered by the probate court, a personal representative is authorized:
(1) To borrow money and to bind the estate by the execution of a promissory note for money borrowed and to pledge any or all the property of the estate for the payment of such a promissory note by mortgage, trust deed, deed to secure debt, or other security instrument, for the purpose of paying any gift, estate, inheritance, income, sales, or ad valorem taxes due the United States, the state, or any municipality or county of the state which that constitute a claim or demand against the estate; provided, however, that a personal representative who desires to borrow money shall file a petition with the probate court, setting forth the facts and specifying the amount to be borrowed, the purpose for which the same shall be used, the rate of interest to be paid, the property to be pledged as security and the period of time over which the loan is to be repaid and, upon service of notice and hearing of the petition, an order granting leave to borrow the money and encumber the estate shall be entered and such order shall be binding, final, and conclusive as to all interested parties; (2) To make contracts for labor or service for the benefit of the estate upon such terms as the personal representative deems best and all such contracts made in good faith shall be a charge upon and bind the estate whenever such contracts are approved by the probate court after service of notice;

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(3) To fulfill, as far as possible, the executory contracts and comply with the executed contracts of the decedent, including contracts for the sale of land or bonds to make title to land, and shall have a corresponding right to demand the same of parties contracted with; provided, however, that if the personal skill of the decedent entered into the consideration of the contract and the decedent's death renders execution impossible, the contract, though entire, shall be considered divisible and closed at the decedent's death and any partial execution by the decedent shall authorize and require a corresponding compliance by the other contracting party; (4) To provide competent legal counsel for the estate according to the needs of the estate and, in such cases, either the personal representative or the attorney employed may, by petition to the probate court duly and citation served on the other, obtain a judgment fixing the attorney's fees and expenses; (5) To continue the business of the decedent for the 12 months following qualification of the personal representative, after which the personal representative may petition for permission to continue the business under such terms and conditions as the probate court may specify after service of notice; and (6) To petition the probate court for permission to perform such other acts as may be in the best interests of the estate after service of notice. (b) Service of notice of any petition to the probate court under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title. The probate court, in its discretion, may, but shall not be required to, conduct a hearing on any such petition."
SECTION 1-41. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-8, relating to support and education of minor heirs and beneficiaries without guardians, as follows:
"53-7-8. Whenever a personal representative has paid all the debts of the decedent and all claims against the estate, and property due minor heirs or beneficiaries for whom no one applies to be guardian conservator is left in the personal representative's hands, the personal representative may, under the direction of the probate court, apply so much of the minor's share of the decedent's estate as may be necessary for support and education as guardians conservators are allowed by law to do."
SECTION 1-42. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-11, relating to allowable defenses and action originating in lifetime of decedent, as follows:
"53-7-11. When the cause of action originated in the lifetime of the decedent, a personal representative may make any defense or pleading which that the decedent could have made if alive."

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SECTION 1-43. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-13, relating to service of process, as follows:
"53-7-13. (a) In any action or proceeding brought pursuant to this article, service of any notice, writ, or process shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title if Chapter 11 of this title is applicable under Code Section 53-11-1. If Chapter 11 of this title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 53-11-1, such service shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of Title 9 unless Chapter 11 of said title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 9-11-81. (b) In all cases where there are two or more personal representatives and one or more of them removes beyond the limits of this state, service of any notice, writ, or process upon those remaining in the state shall be as effectual and complete, for all purposes whatever, as though such service had been made upon all of the personal representatives."
SECTION 1-44. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-15, relating to applicability of provisions relating to sureties on guardians' bonds, as follows:
"53-7-15. The provisions of law governing the situation in which the surety on a guardian's or conservator's bond dies, becomes insolvent, removes beyond the limits of this state, from other cause becomes insufficient, or desires to be relieved as surety shall be applicable to sureties on personal representatives' bonds."
SECTION 1-45. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-41, relating to notice for creditors to render accounts and failure of creditors to give notice of claims, as follows:
"53-7-41. (a) The personal representative shall be allowed six months from the date of the qualification of the first personal representative to serve in which to ascertain the condition of the estate. (b) Every personal representative shall, within 60 days from the date of qualification, publish a notice directed generally to all of the creditors of the estate to notify the personal representative of their claims and render an account of their demands for payment thereon. The personal representative's notice shall be published once a week for four weeks in the official newspaper of the county in which the personal representative qualified. No particular form shall be required for creditors to notify the personal representative of their claims, and such notification of a creditor's claim shall be sufficient for purposes of this Code section if given in writing, providing an account number or other identifying information or itemization adequate to establish the indebtedness as an obligation of the estate, and stating the principal balance and any applicable interest or other additional charges lawfully owed. An invoice or account statement satisfying the requirements of the preceding sentence of this subsection and generated by a creditor in

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the ordinary course of such creditor's business shall constitute sufficient notification to the personal representative of such creditor's claim if the personal representative actually receives such notification of the claim or if such creditor files such notification with the probate court having jurisdiction over the decedent's estate or sends such notification of the claim by electronic transmission, other form of wire or wireless communication, or by first-class mail or private carrier to the address of the decedent, the personal representative, or the attorney representing the personal representative; provided, however, that a notification of a claim sent by a creditor by electronic communication to an account for which the decedent is the user shall constitute sufficient notification to the personal representative of such creditor's claim only if the content of such electronic communication lawfully is disclosed to the personal representative pursuant to Chapter 13 of this title. As used in this subsection, the terms 'account', 'content of an electronic communication', 'electronic communication', and 'user' shall have the meaning provided by Code Section 53-13-2. (c) After receiving sufficient notification of a creditor's claim under subsection (b) of this Code section, the personal representative may require reasonable additional proof or accounting from such creditor prior to paying such creditor's claim, but such requirement by the personal representative shall not affect adversely the timeliness of such creditor's notification to the personal representative of the creditor's claims. (d) Creditors who fail to give notice of claims notify the personal representative of their claims in the manner provided by subsection (b) of this Code section within three months from the date of publication of the personal representative's last notice shall lose all rights to an equal participation with creditors of equal priority to whom distribution is made before notice sufficient notification of such claims is brought given to the personal representative, and they may not hold the personal representative liable for a misappropriation of the funds. If, however, there are assets in the hands of the personal representative sufficient to pay such debts and if no claims of greater priority are unpaid, the assets shall be thus appropriated notwithstanding failure to give notice of such creditors timely to notify the personal representative of their claims."
SECTION 1-46. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-50, relating to petition by personal representative for discharge, citation and publication, hearing, and subsequently discovered estate, as follows:
"53-7-50. (a) A personal representative who has fully performed all duties or who has been allowed to resign may petition the probate court for discharge from the office and from all liability. The petition shall state that the personal representative has fully administered the estate of the decedent and shall set forth the names and addresses of all known heirs of an intestate decedent or beneficiaries of a testate decedent, including any persons who succeeded to the interest of any heir or beneficiary who died after the decedent died, and shall name which of the heirs or beneficiaries is or should be represented by a guardian. The petition shall state that the personal representative has paid all claims against the

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estate or shall enumerate which claims of the estate have not been paid and the reason for such nonpayment. The petition shall also state that the personal representative has filed all necessary inventory and returns or, alternatively, has been relieved of such filings by the testator, the heirs or beneficiaries, or the probate court.
(b)(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, upon the filing of a petition for discharge, citation shall issue to all heirs or beneficiaries, as provided in Chapter 11 of this title, requiring them to file any objections to the discharge, except that in all cases a citation shall be published one time in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in the county in which the petition is filed at least ten days prior to the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed. Any creditors whose claims are disputed or who have not been paid in full due to insolvency of the estate shall be served in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, it shall not be necessary to notify serve with notice any heir or beneficiary who has relieved the personal representative of all liability or any heir or beneficiary with respect to whom the personal representative has been relieved of all further liability in a binding proceeding such as a settlement of accounts pursuant to Code Sections 53-7-60 through 53-7-63 or an intermediate report pursuant to Code Sections 53-7-73 through 53-7-76. (3) For purposes of this Code section, a beneficiary is a person, including a trust, who is designated in a will to take an interest in real or personal property and who (A) has a present interest, including but not limited to a vested remainder interest but not including a trust beneficiary where there is a trustee who is not also the personal representative seeking discharge and (B) whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence. For purposes of this Code section, a trust beneficiary may be represented as provided in Code Section 53-12-8. (c) If any party in interest files objection to the discharge, a hearing shall be held. If as a result of the hearing, the probate court is satisfied that the personal representative has faithfully and honestly discharged the office, an order shall be entered releasing and discharging the personal representative from all liability. If no objections are filed, the probate court shall enter the order for discharge without further proceedings or delay. Any heir or beneficiary or creditor who is a minor at the time of the discharge and who is not represented by a guardian may, within two years of reaching the age of majority, commence suit against the personal representative and such discharge shall be no bar to the action. (d) If other property of the estate is discovered after an estate has been settled and the personal representative discharged, the probate court, upon petition of any interested person and upon such service or notice as it directs, may appoint the same personal representative or a successor personal representative to administer the subsequently discovered estate. If a new appointment is made, unless the probate court orders otherwise, the provisions of this title shall apply as appropriate; but no claim previously barred may be asserted in the subsequent administration. (e) A personal representative may petition the court solely for discharge from office by filing the petition described in subsection (a) of this Code section and by giving serving

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notice by publication one time in the official county newspaper and by first-class mail to all creditors of the estate whose claims have not been paid informing them of their right to file an objection and be heard as described in subsection (c) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-47. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-54, relating to breach of fiduciary duty, as follows:
"53-7-54. (a) If a personal representative or temporary administrator commits a breach of fiduciary duty or threatens to commit a breach of fiduciary duty, a beneficiary of a testate estate or heir of an intestate estate shall have a cause of action:
(1) To recover damages; (2) To compel the performance of the personal representative's or temporary administrator's duties; (3) To enjoin the commission of a breach of fiduciary duty; (4) To compel the redress of a breach of fiduciary duty by payment of money or otherwise; (5) To appoint another personal representative or temporary administrator to take possession of the estate property and administer the estate; (6) To remove the personal representative or temporary administrator; and (7) To reduce or deny compensation to the personal representative or temporary administrator. (b) When estate assets are misapplied and can be traced in the hands of persons affected with notice of misapplication, a constructive trust shall attach to the assets. (c) The provision of remedies for breach of fiduciary duty by this Code section does not prevent resort to any other appropriate remedy provided by statute or common law. (d) In any action or proceeding brought pursuant to this Code section, service of notice or process shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title if Chapter 11 of this title is applicable under Code Section 53-11-1. If Chapter 11 of this title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 53-11-1, such service shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of Title 9 unless Chapter 11 of such title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 9-11-81."
SECTION 1-48. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-55, relating to revocation of letters of personal representative or other sanctions, as follows:
"53-7-55. (a) Upon the petition of any person having an interest in the estate or whenever it appears to the probate court that good cause may exist to revoke the letters of a personal representative or impose other sanctions, the court shall cite the personal representative to answer to the charge. Upon investigation, the court may, in the court's discretion:
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(3) Require the personal representative to appear and submit to a settlement of accounts following the procedure set forth in Article 6 of this chapter, regardless of whether or not the personal representative has first resigned or been removed and regardless of whether or not a successor fiduciary has been appointed; or (4) Issue such other order as in the court's judgment is appropriate under the circumstances of the case. (b) In any proceeding brought pursuant to this Code section, service of notice shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-49. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-56, relating to resignation, as follows:
"53-7-56. (a) A personal representative may resign:
(1) In the manner and under the circumstances described in the will; (2) Upon petition to the probate court, showing that the resignation has been requested in writing by all heirs of an intestate estate or all beneficiaries of a testate estate; or (3) Upon petition to the probate court, showing to the satisfaction of the court that:
(A) The personal representative is unable to continue serving due to age, illness, infirmity, or other good cause; (B) Greater burdens have developed upon the office of personal representative than those which were that originally were contemplated or should have been contemplated when the personal representative was qualified and the additional burdens would work a hardship upon the personal representative; (C) Disagreement exists between one or more of the beneficiaries or heirs and the personal representative in respect to the personal representative's management of the estate, which disagreement and conflict appear deleterious to the estate; (D) The resignation of the personal representative will result in or permit substantial financial benefit to the estate; (E) The resigning personal representative is one of two or more acting personal representatives and the other personal representatives will continue in office with no adversity to the estate contemplated; or (F) The resignation would not be disadvantageous to the estate. (b) A personal representative's petition to resign shall be made to the probate court and the court shall cause citation to issue and service shall of notice to be made upon all the heirs of an intestate estate or the beneficiaries of a testate estate in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-50. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-62, relating to appearance before court, failure of personal representative to appear, and right to appeal, as follows:

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"53-7-62. (a) Any person interested as an heir or beneficiary of an estate or the probate court may, after the expiration of six months from the granting of letters, cite the personal representative to appear before the probate court for a settlement of accounts. Alternatively, if the personal representative chooses, the personal representative may cite all the heirs or beneficiaries and all persons who claim to be creditors whose claims the personal representative disputes or cannot pay in full to be present at the settlement of the personal representative's accounts by the court. The settlement shall be conclusive upon the personal representative and upon all the heirs or beneficiaries and all remaining persons who claim to be creditors who receive notice of the hearing service of notice of the settlement proceeding in the probate court and the hearing in the manner provided by subsection (b) of this Code section or by Chapter 11 of this title. The court may, in the court's discretion, give the personal representative additional time to settle the estate. (b) If the personal representative fails or refuses to appear as cited, the probate court may proceed without the appearance of the personal representative. If the personal representative has been required to give bond, the surety on such bond shall be bound by the settlement if the surety is given served with notice by personal service of the settlement proceeding in the probate court. If one or more unsuccessful attempts at service are made by the sheriff or the sheriff's deputies upon the personal representative at the last address of the personal representative in the court records and it appears to the probate court that further attempts are likely to be futile, then service of notice shall be sufficient upon the personal administrator representative for purposes of this Code section if the citation is mailed by first-class mail to such address. (c) Any party to the settlement shall have the right to appeal."
SECTION 1-51. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-63, relating to making and enforcing final settlement, as follows:
"53-7-63. Upon proof of issuance of citation and service of notice pursuant to Code Section 53-762, the probate court may proceed to make an account, hear evidence upon any contested question, and make a final settlement between the personal representative and the heirs or beneficiaries. The settlement may be enforced by a judgment, writ of fieri facias, execution, or attachment for contempt."
SECTION 1-52. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-68, relating to mailing of return to heirs and beneficiaries and relieving personal representative of duty to file return, as follows:
"53-7-68. (a) Upon filing the annual return with the probate court, the personal representative shall mail by first-class mail a copy of the return, but not the vouchers, to each heir of an intestate estate or each beneficiary of a testate estate. It shall not be necessary to mail a

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copy of the return to any heir or beneficiary who is not sui juris or for the court to appoint a guardian for such person. The personal representative shall file a verified statement with the probate court stating that all required mailings of the return to heirs or beneficiaries have been made. (b) Any heir or beneficiary may waive individually the right to receive a copy of the annual return by a written statement that is delivered to the personal representative. Such waiver may be revoked in writing at any time. (c) By unanimous written consent, the heirs of an intestate estate or the beneficiaries of a testate estate may authorize the probate court to relieve the personal representative from filing annual returns with them or with the court or both, in the same manner as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-1 for the granting of powers to a personal representative. Any such unanimous written consent, regardless of the date of execution, which that relieves the personal representative from filing annual returns with the court shall also relieve the personal representative from sending a copy of the return to the heirs or beneficiaries."
SECTION 1-52A. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-7-69.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a personal representative shall furnish to the heirs of an intestate estate or the beneficiaries of a testate estate, at least annually, a statement of receipts and disbursements. (b) Any heir or beneficiary may waive individually the right to receive a statement of receipts and disbursements in the same manner as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-68 for waiving the right to receive a copy of an annual return. The heirs or beneficiaries may authorize the probate court to relieve the personal representative from furnishing statements of receipts and disbursements in the same manner as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 53-7-68 for relieving the personal representative from filing annual returns. A testator may, by will, dispense with the necessity of the personal representative's furnishing a statement of receipts and disbursements in the same manner as provided in Code Section 53-7-69 for dispensing with the necessity of the personal representative's filing an annual return."
SECTION 1-53. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-71, relating to return of nonresident or deceased personal representative, as follows:
"53-7-71. (a) The return of a nonresident personal representative may be admitted to record upon affidavit of the personal representative's surety. (b) If a personal representative is dead, the personal representative of the estate of the deceased personal representative or, if at any time there is no such personal representative of the estate of the deceased personal representative, any security surety on the bond of the deceased personal representative may make returns of the accounts of the such

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deceased personal representative in the same manner and with the same effect as if the deceased personal representative were living."
SECTION 1-54. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-74, relating to filing of objections to intermediate report, continuation of hearing, and appeal, as follows:
"53-7-74. At or before the time fixed for hearing, any parties at interest may file objections to the personal representative's report, actions, and accounting, in which case the hearing on the accounting shall be automatically be continued until a date certain, when, subject to the probate court's power to grant continuances, the same shall be heard as other cases pending in the probate court with like right of appeal to the superior court; in. In such case, an appeal by consent may be taken to the superior court. Such; provided, however, that such appellate procedures shall not apply to cases provided for by Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15. The parties at interest who have been served appropriately with notice as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 53-7-73 and who have filed no objections to the report and accounting need not be served with notice of an appeal or any other or further proceedings, and their consent shall not be required for an appeal to the superior court."
SECTION 1-55. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-75, relating to construction of will by superior court, as follows:
"53-7-75. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section and in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-127, The probate court, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any party in interest, whenever it appears that a question of construction of a will is involved in the accounting, the probate court, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any party in interest, shall enter an order transferring the accounting to the superior court for the determination of all such questions, which shall be presented to, heard, and determined by the superior court as appeals from the probate court are presented, heard, and determined. (b) A probate court subject to Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 shall have jurisdiction over questions of construction of a will involved in the accounting and may determine all such questions without transferring the accounting to the superior court. (c) The probate court may suspend further proceedings pending a final decision determination of the superior court questions of construction. (d) After a final determination of the questions of construction, the probate court shall proceed with the accounting."
SECTION 1-56. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-10, relating to authority of personal representative and petition by temporary administrator, as follows:

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"53-8-10. (a) Subject to the provisions of this article, a personal representative may sell, rent, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of property, whether personal, real, or mixed, for the purpose of payment of debts, for distribution of the estate;, or for any other purpose that is in the best interest of the estate,; provided, however, that nothing in this article shall be construed to limit, enlarge, or change any authority, power, restriction, or privilege specifically provided by will or incorporated into a will or otherwise granted to the personal representative in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-1. (b) A temporary administrator is authorized to petition the probate court for leave to sell or otherwise deal with property of the estate following the procedures described in this article; provided, however, that good cause is shown."
SECTION 1-57. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-11, relating to property that is perishable, liable to deteriorate, or expensive to keep, as follows:
"53-8-11. Perishable property, property that is liable to deteriorate from keeping, or property that is expensive to keep shall be sold as early as practicable and in such manner as the probate court shall determine to be in the best interest of the estate, after such service of notice and opportunity for hearing, if any, as the probate court shall deem practicable under the circumstances."
SECTION 1-58. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-13, relating to general procedures, as follows:
"53-8-13. (a) A personal representative desiring to sell, rent, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of property other than property that is perishable, liable to deteriorate, or expensive to keep or listed stocks and bonds shall file a petition with the probate court stating the property involved and the interests in such property,; the specific purpose of the transaction,; the proposed price, if any,; and all other terms or conditions proposed for the transaction and a list of listing the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of all heirs in of an intestate estate or of all beneficiaries in of a testate estate. In the event full particulars are lacking, the petition shall state the reasons for any such omission. (b) Upon the filing of the petition, notice shall be given to by the personal representative, the court shall issue a citation and serve notice on the heirs of an intestate estate or the affected beneficiaries of a testate estate in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11 of this title. (c) If no written objection by a person so notified served with notice is filed within the appropriate period of time following the service of such notice, as provided by Chapter 11 of this title, the probate court shall order such sale summarily in the manner and terms petitioned. If timely written objection is filed, the court shall hear the matter and grant

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or deny the petition for sale or make such other order as is in the best interest of the estate, which may require the sale to be private or at public outcry including confirmation of the sale by the court or otherwise. An appeal shall lie to the superior court in the manner, under the restrictions, and with the effect provided for appeals from the probate court in other cases. (d) A personal representative shall make a full return to the probate court of every sale, specifying the property sold, the purchasers, the amounts received, and the terms of the sale. (e) The recital in the personal representative's deed of compliance with legal the provisions of this Code section shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts recited. (f) Where a personal representative sells real property under the provisions of this Code section, liens on such real property may be divested and transferred to the proceeds of the sale as a condition of the sale."
SECTION 1-59. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-14, relating to warranty and personal liability of personal representative, as follows:
"53-8-14. (a) Regardless of whether a personal representative has the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261 or by the corresponding provision of any statute incorporated pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 53-12263 or otherwise has similar such powers, and regardless of whether such powers are granted by a probate court or are enumerated in or incorporated by reference into a will by a testator, a A personal representative may not bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract, nor shall a personal representative be personally bound by such covenant, unless the intention to create a personal liability is distinctly expressed. (b) A personal representative shall not be bound personally by any warranty in any conveyance or contract, unless the intention to create a personal liability is distinctly expressed."
SECTION 1-60. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-15, relating to passage of title to heirs or beneficiaries and assent of personal representative, as follows:
"53-8-15. (a) The title to all property of an estate being in the personal representative for the payment of debts and other purposes of administration, title to property in the estate does not pass to the heirs or beneficiaries until the personal representative assents thereto in evidence of the distribution of the property to them, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 53-2-7. (b) Such assent may be express or may be presumed from the conduct of the personal representative. Assent should be evidenced in writing as a deed of conveyance to real property, bill of sale conveying tangible personal property, or an assignment or transfer of interests in intangible personal property.

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(c) In the absence of prior assent, the discharge of a personal representative shall be conclusive evidence of the personal representative's assent. (d) At any time after the lapse of one year from the date of qualification of the personal representative, an heir or beneficiary who is entitled to the distribution of property from an estate may, personally or by a guardian, cite or conservator:
(1) Cite the personal representative in the probate court to show cause why assent should not be given and may compel such assent by an equitable proceeding after service of notice in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title; and (2) Subject to Code Section 23-1-4, compel such assent by an equitable proceeding."
SECTION 1-61. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-9-2, relating to filing and contents of petition and publication of notice, as follows:
"53-9-2. (a) A petition for administration of the estate, for the probate in common form or solemn form of the will, for year's support, or for an order that no administration is necessary may be filed for the estate of a missing individual whose death may be presumed or established in the probate court as provided in Code Section 53-9-1. The petition may be made by anyone who would be entitled to file such petition on the estate of the missing individual if the missing individual were known to be dead and shall be filed in the county in which the estate of the missing individual would be administered were the missing individual known to be dead. (b) In addition to complying with all of the requirements for petitions pertaining to the administration of an estate or the probate of a will or year's support or an order that no administration is necessary, as appropriate, the petition regarding the estate of a missing individual who is believed to be dead shall set forth the circumstances under which the individual disappeared, what inquiry has been made as to the individual's whereabouts, and such evidence as shall be offered, if necessary, for the purpose of proving death by a preponderance of the evidence. (c) If the court finds the petition to be in compliance with the requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section, the court shall issue an order directing that a notice citation issue and be published once a week for four weeks in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made giving notice that on a day stated date certain, which shall be at least 90 days after the first publication of the notice such citation, evidence will be heard by the court concerning the alleged absence of the individual presumed to be dead and the circumstances and duration of such absence and requiring the missing individual, if alive, or any other person to produce and present to the court evidence that the missing individual is still in life. The notice publication of citation required by this subsection may be combined with any other service of notice required for the issuance of letters or testamentary or letters of administration, an order for year's support, or an order that no administration is necessary. The or directed by the court pursuant to Code Section 53-11-5. Such service of notice shall be served made as provided in Chapter 11 of this title on all individuals who would be heirs if the missing

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individual were known to be dead. The order may also direct that the petitioner make a search for the missing individual and shall specify the manner in which the search is to be conducted to ensure that, in light of the circumstances of the particular case, a diligent and reasonable effort has been made to locate the missing individual. The order may prescribe any methods of search deemed by the judge to be adequate and appropriate, including but not limited to publishing notices in newspapers in appropriate locations and making inquiry of governmental agencies and of the missing individual's relatives and friends and at the missing individual's last place of abode or other appropriate places."
SECTION 1-62. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-10-5, relating to applicability of chapter, as follows:
"53-10-5. This chapter shall not apply in the case of wills, trusts, deeds, contracts of insurance, or any other situation where provision is made for distribution of property different from that provided in this chapter or where provision is made for a presumption as to survivorship which that results in a distribution of property different from that provided in this chapter."
SECTION 1-63. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-1, relating to applicability of and compliance with provisions, as follows:
"53-11-1. Except as otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the probate court that arises under Chapters 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the probate court arising under Chapters 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of this title except as otherwise provided in those chapters and in Chapter 11 of Title 9 and Chapter 9 of Title 15."
SECTION 1-64. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-2, relating to "guardian" defined, persons represented, appointment, successors, and guardian named in petitions, as follows:
"53-11-2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'guardian' means the guardian ad litem appointed by the probate court who may represent a single party or more than one party or a class of parties with common or nonadverse interests, including the estates of one or more deceased heirs that have no personal representative; provided, however, that the court may determine for the purpose of the particular proceeding that the natural guardian, if any, or the testamentary guardian, if any, or the duly constituted conservator of the property, if any, or the duly constituted guardian of the person, if any, has no

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conflict of interest and thus may represent for the purpose of the proceeding a party who is not sui juris, who is unborn, or who is unknown. (b) When a party to a proceeding in the probate court is not sui juris, is unborn, or is unknown, such party shall be represented in the proceeding by a guardian. When a party to a proceeding in the probate court is a deceased heir whose estate has no personal representative, such deceased heir's estate may be represented in the proceeding by a guardian. Service upon or notice to a guardian shall constitute service upon or notice to the party represented, and except as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-17, no additional service upon or notice to such party shall be required. Waivers, acknowledgments, consents, answers, objections, or other documents executed by the guardian shall, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-9-17, be binding upon the party represented. (c) Whenever a guardian ad litem is appointed, the court may limit the appointment or may at any time for cause appoint a successor. Unless the appointment is limited by the court, the guardian ad litem first appointed with respect to any proceeding involving the administration of the estate shall continue to serve with respect to such proceeding on behalf of the party represented until a successor is appointed, the party represented becomes sui juris, or the court terminates the appointment.
(d)(1) In every petition filed in the probate court, the petitioner shall specify the name of each party who requires a guardian and the name and address of any person who is acting as guardian of the party. A copy of the letters appointing the guardian shall be attached to the petition or the petition shall allege such facts as shall show the authority of such guardian to act. (2) The authority of a guardian to act may be established under paragraph (1) of this subsection by showing:
(i)(A) Compliance by a foreign guardian of a minor with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-74 or of Code Section 29-2-76; (ii)(B) Compliance by a foreign conservator of the property of a minor with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-3-115 or of Code Section 29-3117; (iii)(C) Compliance by a foreign guardian of an adult with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-4-95 or of Code Section 29-4-97; (iv)(D) Compliance by a foreign conservator of the property of an adult with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-5-135 or of Code Section 29-5-137; or (v)(E) The registration and recording of a guardianship order or conservatorship order from another state under Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 29. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the probate court may take judicial notice of the issuance of the letters appointing such conservator or guardian, and of the authority of such conservator or guardian to act, in the manner provided by Chapter 2 of Title 24."

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SECTION 1-65. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-3, relating to personal service generally, as follows:
"53-11-3. (a) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or directed by the probate judge, a party in interest who is a resident of this state is entitled to personal service of any petition and citation for proceedings that are subject to the provisions of this chapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, personal service shall be made by delivery of a copy of the petition and citation by the sheriff or some other lawful officer at least ten 30 days before the hearing except that, if waived in writing, the ten-day or if shortened by the probate court upon good cause shown, the 30 day provision shall not apply. An entry of such service shall be made on the original and the copy for the party served. (c) A party who is in the military service may be served by any commissioned officer who shall file with the probate court a certificate stating that copies of the petition and citation were served in person. (d) Individuals who are not sui juris shall be served as provided in this chapter or as provided in Code Section 15-9-17. (e) When personal service is required by this Code section, unless otherwise directed by the probate court, service may be made by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery if the petitioner so requests in the petition. The court shall cause a copy of the petition and the citation to be sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested and with delivery restricted to addressee only. If the return receipt is not signed by the addressee, dated at least ten 30 days before the date specified in the citation, except where shortened by the court upon good cause shown, and received by the court before the date specified in the citation for the filing of objections, service shall be made as otherwise required by this Code section."
SECTION 1-66. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-4, relating to service where person or residence unknown or resides outside state, as follows:
"53-11-4. (a) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or directed by the probate judge pursuant to Code Section 53-11-5, the provisions of this Code section shall apply in cases when a person to be served with notice of a proceeding covered by this chapter has a known current residence address outside this state, or whose current residence address is unknown. (b) Unless all such persons have known current residence addresses, the probate court shall order service of notice to be perfected by publication of the citation in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in the county in which the petition is made. The citation shall be published once a week for four weeks prior to the date on which objections must be filed. The records of the court shall show the persons notified

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served with notice and the character of the such service of notice given. The published citation shall be directed to the person to be served with such notice. (c) If the current residence address of such a person is known, the court shall cause service shall of notice to be made by mailing by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, a copy of the petition and the citation. (d) When service of notice by publication is ordered by the court pursuant to this Code section, compliance with the provisions of this Code section relating to a person to be notified served with notice who is known but whose current residence address is unknown shall be equivalent to personal service of a copy of the petition and citation when the fact appears in the records of the court showing the persons notified served with notice and the character of the such service of notice given. In the case of a known person whose current residence address is unknown, that person's name shall appear in the records of the court, and such records shall show as to that person's confirm compliance with this Code section as to that person. In any case in which service of notice by publication is granted by the court, one order for service of notice by publication shall be sufficient and the published citation shall be directed as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-67. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-5, relating to additional service or notice, as follows:
"53-11-5. On the motion of any party in interest or on its own motion, the The probate judge court may direct any additional service of citation or other notice or extend the time to respond with respect to any proceedings covered by this chapter as the judge may determine to be proper in the interests of due process and reasonable opportunity for any party or interest to be heard."
SECTION 1-68. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-6, relating to waiver or acknowledgment of service or notice and consent to granting of relief or entry of order, as follows:
"53-11-6. (a) Service of citation or other notice may be waived or acknowledged before or after the filing of the petition. The waiver or acknowledgment shall be in a writing signed by the person to be served with notice or some person authorized by the person to be served with such notice, shall be sworn to or affirmed before the probate court or a notary public, and shall be filed with the probate court. (b) Except as otherwise prescribed by law, the written consent of a party to the granting of any relief or the entry of any order sought in a proceeding covered by this chapter, whether executed before or after the filing of the petition, shall constitute a waiver and acknowledgment of notice and service of notice of the proceedings, waiver of any other or further citation or service of notice, entry of appearance, answer admitting all

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allegations of fact set forth in the petition as true and correct, and consent to the granting of the relief or the order sought. (c) A person in military service, regardless of age, shall be permitted to make any waiver, acknowledgment, or consent described in this Code section."
SECTION 1-69. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-9, relating to issuance of citation upon filing of petition, contents, and meaning, as follows:
"53-11-9. (a) Upon the filing of a petition, a citation shall be issued by the court and addressed to the persons required to be served or entitled to with notice or who otherwise are to be served with notice; provided, however, that if all parties such persons have acknowledged service of notice and assented to the petition, no such citation need issue. The Such citation shall state that any objection must be made in writing and shall designate the date on or before which objections must be filed in the probate court. The Such citation also shall state whether the hearing will take place on a certain date or be specially scheduled for a later date. With respect to all proceedings under this title, the any such citation, if any, may state that if no objections are filed the petition may be granted without a hearing. (b) For purposes of this chapter, the words 'citation' and 'notice' shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. (c) Wherever appearing in this title with respect to proceedings in the probate court covered by this chapter:
(1) The term 'service of notice,' 'given notice,' 'due notice,' 'notified,' and similar words and phrases of the same import shall mean service of petition and citation in a manner provided by applicable law, and shall include acknowledgment or waiver of such service and such service upon a guardian ad litem or other appropriate representative, unless the context otherwise requires; (2) The term 'the official county newspaper,' 'the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published,' 'the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made,' 'the official newspaper of the county in which the personal representative qualified,' and similar words and phrases of the same import shall mean the journal or newspaper qualified or designated as the official legal organ of the county of the probate court having jurisdiction in such proceeding pursuant to Code Section 913-142; (3) The term 'published,' 'publication,' 'service by publication,' 'notice shall be published,' and similar words and phrases of the same import shall mean publication in the official legal organ described in paragraph (2) of this subsection unless the context otherwise requires; (4) The term 'beneficiary' shall include devisee and legatee unless the context otherwise requires; (5) Any hearing called for in any proceeding shall be within the court's sound discretion and shall not be required if no caveat or objection is timely filed and thereafter maintained unless the context otherwise requires; and

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(6) Any requirement that no caveat or objection be filed: (A) Shall be satisfied by the dismissal or withdrawal of all caveats or objections so filed unless the context otherwise requires; and (B) May, in the court's sound discretion, be satisfied by the failure of any party served with notice to file a caveat or objection in a timely manner unless the context otherwise requires."
SECTION 1-70. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-10, relating to date by which objections must be filed or on which hearing will be held, as follows:
"53-11-10. (a) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or as shortened by the judge upon good cause shown or directed by the judge pursuant to Code Section 53-11-5 with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on or before which any objection person is required to be filed file any objection shall be not less fewer than ten 30 days after the date the such person is personally served with notice. For persons a person within the continental United States who are is served with notice by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such person shall not be less fewer than 13 30 days from the date of mailing of such service of notice; provided, however, that if a return receipt from any recipient is received by the court within 13 30 days from the such date of mailing of such service of notice, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such recipient shall be ten 30 days from the date of receipt of such service of notice shown on such return receipt. For a person outside the continental United States who is served with notice by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such person shall not be less fewer than 30 days from the date the service of the citation is mailed by the court; provided, however, that if the return receipt from any such recipient is received by the court during such 30 day period the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such recipient shall not be earlier than ten 30 days from the date of such recipient's receipt of such service of notice shown on such return receipt. For a person served with notice by publication, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be no sooner earlier than the first day of the week following such service by publication of citation once each week for four weeks. (b) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on which any required hearing shall be held shall be the date by which any objection is required to be filed or such later date as the probate court may specify. When the matter is set for hearing on a date that was not specified in the citation, the probate court shall send serve by first-class mail a notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing to the petitioner and all parties who have served filed responses to the petition at the addresses given by them in their pleadings."

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SECTION 1-71. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-6, relating to jurisdiction, as follows:
"53-12-6. (a) Trusts are peculiarly subjects of equity jurisdiction. Suits by or against a trustee which that sound at law may be filed in a court of law. (b) Actions concerning the construction, or administration, or internal affairs of a trust or for a court to take any actions authorized by the provisions of this chapter shall be maintained in superior court, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-9-127. (c) Any action by or against the trustee or to which the trustee is a party may be maintained in any court having jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section or in Code Section 15-9127."
SECTION 1-72. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-7, relating to when trust and chapter conflict, as follows:
"53-12-7. (a) The effect of the provisions of this chapter may be varied by the trust instrument except:
(1) As to any requirements relating to the creation and validity of express trusts as provided in Article 2 of this chapter; (2) As to the effect of the rules relating to spendthrift trusts as provided in Article 5 of this chapter; (3) As to the power of the beneficiaries to modify a trustee's compensation as provided in Code Section 53-12-210; (4) As to the duty of a trustee to administer the trust and to exercise discretionary powers in good faith as provided in Code Sections 53-12-240 and 53-12-260; (5) As to the effect of a provision relieving a trustee from liability as provided in Code Section 53-12-303; and (6) As to the periods of limitation on actions as provided in Code Sections 53-12-45 and 53-12-307; and (7) As to the effect of the rules relating to trust directors as provided in Article 18 of this chapter. (b) Nothing in a trust instrument shall prohibit or limit a court from taking any actions authorized by the provisions of this chapter."
SECTION 1-73. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-8, relating to notice to person permitted to bind another person, consent on behalf of another person, and representation of others, as follows:

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"53-12-8. (a) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this Code section shall have the same effect as if notice were given directly to such other person. (b) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this Code section shall be binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to such representation before such consent would otherwise have become effective. Consent shall include, but shall not be limited to, an action related to the granting of powers to a trustee, modification or termination of a trust, a trustee's duty to report, entry into a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement, a trustee's compensation, the conversion of a trust to a unitrust, the appointment, resignation, or removal of a trustee, and other similar actions. (c) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 53-12-61, a person who under this Code section may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on such settlor's behalf. (d) A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this Code section with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under Article 4 of this chapter. (e) To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the holder of a power of appointment and the persons represented with respect to the particular question or dispute, such holder may represent and bind persons whose interests are as permissible appointees, as takers in default, or are otherwise subject to the power. (f) To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute:
(1) A conservator may represent and bind the estate that the conservator controls; (2) A guardian may represent and bind his or her ward if a conservator of such ward's estate has not been appointed; (3) An agent having authority to act with respect to the particular question or dispute may represent and bind the principal; (4) A trustee may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust; (5) A trust director may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust on a question or dispute relating to the trust director's powers of direction; (6) A person designated in the trust instrument to receive notice and provide consent on behalf of a beneficiary may represent and bind a beneficiary; (7) A personal representative of a decedent's estate may represent and bind persons interested in such estate; and (6)(8) An ancestor may represent and bind an ancestor's minor or unborn descendant if a conservator or guardian for such descendant has not been appointed. (g) Unless otherwise represented, a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown and not reasonably ascertainable, may be represented by and bound by another having a substantially identical interest with respect to a particular question or dispute, but only to the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented with respect to such particular question or dispute.

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(h) A person who on the date of determination would be eligible to receive distributions of income or principal from the trust upon the termination of the interests of all persons then currently eligible to receive distributions of income or principal may represent and bind contingent successor remainder beneficiaries, including, but not limited to, charitable entities, with respect to matters in which there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the persons represented with respect to a particular question or dispute. (i) A charitable entity may represent and bind another person and be represented by a person under this Code section in the same manner as an individual. (j) The representative of a person represented under this Code section may represent and bind any other person who could be represented under this Code section by the person being represented by the representative if the person being represented were living and sui juris, but only to the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and such other person or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute. (i)(k) Any person whose interests would be affected may request that the court determine whether an interest is represented under this Code section or whether the representation is adequate. If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this Code section, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown and not reasonably ascertainable. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, regardless of whether a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending. In making decisions, a representative may consider the general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family. (l) The interests of unascertainable charitable beneficiaries of a trust that is not a charitable trust shall be represented as provided in Code Section 53-12-174 for the beneficiaries under a charitable trust."
SECTION 1-74. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-9, relating to "interested persons" defined and binding nonjudicial settlement agreement, as follows:
"53-12-9. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'interested persons' means the trustee and all other persons whose consent would be required in order to achieve a binding settlement were the settlement to be approved by the court. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) (b) of this Code section, the interested persons trustee, any trust director, and all other persons whose interests would be affected may enter into a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement with respect to any matter involving a the trust. (c)(b) A nonjudicial settlement agreement:

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(1) Shall be valid only to the extent it does not violate a material purpose of the trust and includes terms and conditions that could be properly approved by the court under this Code section or other applicable law; and (2) Shall not be valid with respect to any modification or termination of a noncharitable an irrevocable trust when the settlor's consent would be required in order to achieve a binding settlement, if such settlement were to be approved by a court a proceeding to approve such modification or termination under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-1261. (d)(c) The trustee, trust director, and any person whose interests would be affected by Any interested person may request the court approve a nonjudicial settlement agreement may request that the court approve such agreement, determine whether the representation as provided in Code Section 53-12-8 was adequate, or determine whether such agreement violates a material purpose of the trust, determine whether such agreement contains terms and conditions the court could have properly approved, or make any other similar determination. (e)(d) A nonjudicial settlement An agreement entered into in accordance with this Code section shall be final and binding on the interested persons all parties to such agreement, including individuals not sui juris, unborn beneficiaries, and persons unknown who are represented by a person who may represent and bind such parties under Code Section 5312-8, as if ordered by a court with competent jurisdiction over the trust, the trust property, and the interested persons parties. (e) Entering into or petitioning a court regarding a nonjudicial settlement agreement under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 53-12-22."
SECTION 1-75. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-22, relating to trust purposes and conditions in terrorem, as follows:
"53-12-22. (a) A trust may be created for any lawful purpose. (b) A condition in terrorem shall be void unless there is a direction in the trust instrument as to the disposition of the property if the condition in terrorem is violated, in which event the direction in the trust instrument shall be carried out, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) A condition in terrorem shall not be enforceable against an individual for:
(1) Bringing an action for interpretation or enforcement of a trust instrument; (2) Bringing an action for an accounting, for removal, or for other relief against a trustee; or (3) Entering into a settlement agreement."
SECTION 1-76. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-60, relating to reformation to correct mistakes, as follows:

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"53-12-60. (a) If it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that the trust provisions were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement, the court may reform the trust provisions, even if unambiguous, to conform the provisions to the settlor's intention. (b) A petition for reformation may be filed by the trustee, any trust director, or any beneficiary or, in the case of an unfunded testamentary trust, the personal representative of the settlor's estate. (c) Notice of a petition for reformation of the trust shall be given to the trustee, any trust director, and all qualified beneficiaries."
SECTION 1-77. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-61, relating to power to direct modification, consolidation, division, or termination; petition to modify or terminate noncharitable irrevocable trust; proceeding to approve proposed modification or termination; and distribution of trust property under order for termination, as follows:
"53-12-61. (a) The trust instrument may confer upon a trustee or other person a power to modify, consolidate, divide, or terminate the trust without court approval. (b) During the settlor's lifetime, the court shall approve a petition to modify or terminate a noncharitable an irrevocable trust, even if the modification or termination is inconsistent with a material purpose of the trust, if the settlor and all the qualified beneficiaries consent to such modification or termination and the trustee has received notice of the proposed modification or termination. A settlor's power to consent to such trust's modification or termination may be exercised by:
(1) An agent under a power of attorney only to the extent expressly authorized by the power of attorney and the terms provisions of the trust; (2) The settlor's conservator with the approval of the court supervising the conservatorship if an agent is not so authorized; or (3) The settlor's guardian with the approval of the court supervising the guardianship if an agent is not so authorized and a conservator has not been appointed. (c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'irrevocable trust' means a trust, no more than 5 percent of the value of which is owned by charitable organizations. (2) Except as provided for under paragraph (3) of this subsection, following Following the settlor's death the court shall approve a petition to:
(1)(A) Modify a noncharitable an irrevocable trust if all the qualified beneficiaries consent, the trustee has received notice of the proposed modification, and the court concludes that modification is not inconsistent with any material purpose of such trust; and (2)(B) Terminate a noncharitable an irrevocable trust if all the qualified beneficiaries consent, the trustee has received notice of the proposed termination, and the court concludes that continuance of such trust is not necessary to achieve any material purpose of such trust.

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(3)(A) No modification described under paragraph (2) of this subsection may increase the duties or liabilities, decrease the compensation, or otherwise affect the rights and obligations of the trustee under the trust instrument without the trustee's consent thereto, or upon a hearing with good cause shown. (B) Nothing in this subsection may be deemed to waive or abrogate the other provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, any requirement of any other provision of this chapter that a petition be granted only for good cause shown. (d) The court may, upon petition: (1) Modify the trust if, owing to circumstances not anticipated by the settlor, modification would further the purposes of such trust; (2) Modify the administrative provisions of a trust if continuation of such trust under its existing provisions would impair such trust's administration; (3) Modify the trust by the appointment of an additional trustee or special fiduciary if such appointment is necessary or helpful to the administration of such trust; (4) Modify the trust to achieve the settlor's tax objectives, with such modification to have either prospective or retroactive effect; (5) Order the division of a single trust into two or more trusts or the consolidation of two or more trusts, whether created by the same or different trust instruments or by the same or different persons, into a single trust if the division or consolidation would be helpful to the administration of such trust or trusts; or (6) Terminate a trust and order distribution of the trust property if the: (A) Costs of administration are such that the continuance of such trust, the establishment of such trust if it is to be established, or the distribution from a probate estate would defeat or substantially impair the purposes of such trust; (B) Purpose of such trust has been fulfilled or become illegal or impossible to fulfill; or (C) Continuance of such trust would impair the accomplishment of the purposes of such trust. (e) A proceeding to approve a proposed modification or termination under this Code section may be commenced by a trustee, trust director, or beneficiary. A proceeding to approve a proposed modification or termination under subsection (b) of this Code section may be commenced by a trustee, trust director, beneficiary, or settlor. In the case of an unfunded testamentary trust, a petition for modification or termination under this Code section may be filed by the personal representative of the settlor's estate. (f) No later than 30 days after filing the petition for modification or termination, notice Notice of a petition to modify or terminate a trust under subsection (d) of this Code section shall be given to the settlor, if living, the trustee, any trust director, all the qualified beneficiaries, any holder of a power of appointment over the trust property, and such other persons as the court may direct. (g) The court may modify or terminate a trust as provided in this Code section regardless of whether it contains spendthrift provisions or other similar protective provisions. (h) An order under subsection (d) of this Code section shall conform as nearly as practicable to the intention of the settlor.

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(i) Distribution of the trust property under an order for termination shall be made to or among the current beneficiaries and the vested remainder beneficiaries, or, if there are no vested remainder beneficiaries, among the current beneficiaries and the contingent remainder beneficiaries. The order shall specify the appropriate share, if any, of each current and remainder beneficiary who is to share in the proceeds of the trust so as to conform as nearly as practicable to the intention of the settlor. The order may direct that the interest of a minor beneficiary, or any portion thereof, be converted into qualifying property and distributed to a custodian pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 44, 'The Georgia Transfers to Minors Act.' (j) For purposes of this chapter, modification of a trust includes the consolidation or division of a trust. (k) Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to charitable trusts. (l) Petitioning for or consenting to a modification or termination under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 53-12-22."
SECTION 1-78. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-62, relating to power of trustee to invade principal of original trust, as follows:
"53-12-62. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Original trust' refers to the trust from which principal is being distributed. (2) 'Second trust' refers to the trust to which assets are being distributed from the original trust, whether a separate trust or an amended version of the original trust. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'current beneficiary' means a person who, on the date of distribution to the second trust, is a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal. (2) Unless the original trust instrument expressly provides otherwise, a trustee, other than a person who contributed property to the trust, with authority to invade the principal of the original trust to make distributions to or for the benefit of one or more of the beneficiaries may also, independently or with court approval, exercise such authority by distributing all or part of the principal of the original trust to a trustee of a second trust; provided, however, that the second trust shall not include as a:
(A) Current beneficiary any person that is not a current beneficiary of income or principal of the original trust; or (B) Beneficiary any person that is not a beneficiary of the original trust. (c) Except as provided in this Code section, a trustee may exercise the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section without the consent of the settlor or the beneficiaries of the original trust if such trustee provides written notice of such trustee's decision to exercise the power to such settlor, if living, any trust director, and those persons then entitled to annual reports from the trustee of the original trust under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-243, taking into account the provisions of the original trust and subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 53-12-243. Such notice shall:

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(1) Describe the manner in which such trustee intends to exercise such power; (2) Specify the date such trustee proposes to distribute to the second trust; and (3) Be delivered at least 60 30 days before the proposed distribution to the second trust. (d) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section shall be by an instrument in writing, signed and acknowledged by the trustee, and filed with the records of the original trust. (e) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section shall not extend the permissible period of the rule against perpetuities that applies to such original trust. (f) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section by a trustee who is also a beneficiary shall be subject to the limitations of Code Section 53-12-270. (g) This Code section shall not be construed to abridge the right of any trustee who has a power of invasion to distribute property in further trust that arises under any other law or under common law, and nothing in this Code section shall be construed to imply that the common law does not permit the exercise of a power to invade the principal of a trust in the manner authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section. (g)(h) A second trust may confer a power of appointment upon a beneficiary of the original trust to whom or for the benefit of whom the trustee has the power to distribute the principal of such original trust. For purposes of this subsection, the permissible appointees of the power of appointment conferred upon a beneficiary may include persons who are not beneficiaries of such original trust or second trust. (h)(i) If any contribution to the original trust qualified for the annual exclusion under Section 2503(b) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, the marital deduction under Section 2056(a) or 2523(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, or the charitable deduction under Section 170(a), 642(c), 2055(a), or 2522(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, is a direct skip qualifying for treatment under Section 2642(c) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, or qualified for any other specific tax benefit that would be lost by the existence of the authorized trustee's authority under subsection (b) of this Code section for income, gift, estate, or generationskipping transfer tax purposes under the federal Internal Revenue Code, then the authorized trustee shall not have the power to distribute the principal of a trust pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section in a manner that would prevent the contribution to the original trust from qualifying for such exclusion, deduction, or other tax benefit or would reduce such exclusion, deduction, or other tax benefit that was originally claimed with respect to such contribution. (i)(j) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the following limitations: (1) The second trust need not qualify as a grantor trust for federal income tax purposes, even if the original trust does qualify as a grantor trust, except that if such original trust qualifies as a grantor trust because of the application of Section 672(f)(2)(A) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, such second trust may

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not include or omit a term that, if included in or omitted from the original trust instrument, would have prevented such original trust from qualifying under such section; (2) Unless the settlor objects in a writing delivered to the trustee before the date the trustee proposes to distribute from the original trust to the second trust, such The second trust may qualify as a grantor trust for federal income tax purposes, even if the such original trust does not so qualify, except that if such original trust does not so qualify and such second trust will so qualify, in whole or in part, with respect to the settlor, such second trust shall grant such settlor or another person a power that would cause such second trust to cease to be a grantor trust for federal income tax purposes unless such settlor objects in a writing delivered to the trustee before the date the trustee proposes to distribute from such original trust to such second trust; and (3) When both the original trust and the second trust qualify as grantor trusts for federal income tax purposes and such original trust grants the settlor or another person the power to cause such original trust to cease to be a grantor trust, such second trust shall grant an equivalent power to the settlor or another person unless such settlor objects in a writing delivered to the trustee before the date the trustee proposes to distribute from such original trust to such second trust. (j)(k) During any period when the original trust owns stock in a Subchapter 'S' corporation as defined in Section 1361(a)(1) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, an authorized trustee shall not exercise a power authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section to distribute part or all of the stock of the Subchapter 'S' corporation to a second trust that is not a permitted shareholder under Section 1361(c)(2) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018. (k)(l) A trustee or other person that reasonably relies on the validity of a distribution of property of the original trust to the second trust under subsection (b) of this Code section or any other law or common law shall not be liable for any action or failure to act as a result of such reliance. (l)(m) This Code section shall not create or imply a duty for a trustee or trust director to exercise a power conferred by this Code section. (m)(n) If exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust would be effective under subsection (b) of this Code section except that the second trust in part does not comply with this Code section, such exercise of the power shall be effective, a provision in such second trust that is not permitted under this Code section shall be void to the extent necessary to comply with this Code section, and a provision required by this Code section to be in such second trust that is not contained in such second trust shall be deemed to be included in such second trust to the extent necessary to comply with this Code section. (n)(o) The settlor of the original trust shall be deemed to be the settlor of the second trust with respect to the portion of the principal of the original trust subject to the exercise of the power to invade the principal of such original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section.

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(o)(p) A debt, liability, or other obligation enforceable against property of the original trust shall be enforceable to the same extent against the property when held by the second trust after exercise of the power to invade the principal of such original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section. (q) This Code section shall apply to any trust the meaning and effect of whose trust provisions are determined by the law of this state. (p)(r) This Code section shall not apply to a trust held solely for charitable purposes trusts."
SECTION 1-79. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-81, relating to limitations on creditors' rights to discretionary distributions, as follows:
"53-12-81. A transferee or creditor of a beneficiary shall not compel the trustee or a trust director to pay any amount that is payable only in the trustee's discretion of the trustee or trust director regardless of whether the discretion is expressed in the form of a standard of distribution, including, but not limited to, health, education, maintenance, and support, and whether such trustee or trust director is also a beneficiary. This Code section shall not apply to the extent of the proportion of trust property attributable to the beneficiary's contribution."
SECTION 1-80. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-82, relating to rules for trusts and consideration of assets of an inter vivos marital trust following death, as follows:
"53-12-82. (a)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'creditor' means: (A) With respect to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, those creditors of a settlor whose claims against the property of the trust are governed by this article, including those creditors identified in subsection (d) of Code Section 53-12-80; and (B) With respect to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, those claimants whose claims against the property of the settlor's estate are governed by Article 4 of Chapter 7 of this title, including those claimants identified in Code Section 53-7-40. (2) Regardless of whether Whether or not the trust instrument contains a spendthrift provision, the following rules shall apply: (1)(A) During the lifetime of the settlor, the property of a revocable trust shall be subject to claims of the settlor's creditors; (2)(B) With respect to an irrevocable trust: (A)(i) Creditors or assignees of the settlor may reach the maximum amount that can be distributed to or for the settlor's benefit during the settlor's life or that could have been distributed to or for the settlor's benefit immediately prior to the settlor's death, provided that, if a trust has more than one settlor, the amount the creditors or

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assignees of a particular settlor may reach shall not exceed the settlor's interest in the portion of the trust attributable to that settlor's contribution; and (B)(ii) The portion of a trust that can be distributed to or for the settlor's benefit pursuant to the power of a trustee, whether arising under the trust agreement instrument or any other law, to make a distribution to or for the benefit of a settlor for the purpose of reimbursing the settlor in an amount equal to any income taxes payable on any portion of the trust principal and income that is treated as the settlor's individual income under applicable law shall not be considered an amount that can be distributed to or for the settlor's benefit during the settlor's life or that could have been distributed to or for the settlor's benefit immediately prior to the settlor's death; and (3)(C) After the death of a settlor, and subject to the settlor's right to direct the source from which liabilities shall be paid, the: (i) The property of a trust that was revocable at the settlor's death or had become irrevocable as a result of the settlor's incapacity shall be subject to claims of the settlor's creditors of the settlor's estate to the extent the settlor's probate estate is inadequate.; and (ii) Payments that would not be subject to the claims of the settlor's creditors of the settlor's estate if made by way of beneficiary designation to persons other than the settlor's estate shall not be made subject to such claims by virtue of this Code section unless otherwise provided in the trust instrument. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Inter vivos marital trust' means: (i) A trust described in Section 2523(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it existed on February 1, 2018; (ii) A trust for which the election described in Section 2523(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it existed on February 1, 2018, has been made; or (iii) Another trust to the extent such trust's assets are attributable to a trust described in division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph. (B) 'Settlor's spouse' means the spouse of the settlor at the time of the creation of an inter vivos marital trust, regardless of whether such spouse is married to the settlor at the time of such spouse's death. (2) Subject to Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 18, after the death of the settlor's spouse, the assets of an inter vivos marital trust shall be deemed to have been contributed by the settlor's spouse and not by the settlor."
SECTION 1-81. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-170, relating to definition and charitable purposes, as follows:
"53-12-170. (a) A charitable trust is a trust in which the settlor provides that the trust property shall be used exclusively for charitable purposes. (b) Charitable purposes shall include:

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(1) The relief of poverty; (2) The advancement of education; (3) The advancement of ethics and religion; (4) The advancement of health; (5) The advancement of science and the arts and humanities; (6) The protection and preservation of the environment; (7) The improvement, maintenance, or repair of cemeteries, other places of disposition of human remains, and memorials; (8) The prevention of cruelty to animals; (9) Governmental purposes; and (10) Other similar subjects having for their object the relief of human suffering or the promotion of human civilization. (c) If the settlor provides for both charitable and noncharitable purposes, the provisions relating to the charitable purposes shall be governed by this article."
SECTION 1-82. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-210, relating to compensation of trustee, as follows:
"53-12-210. (a) Trustees shall be compensated in accordance with either the trust instrument or any separate written agreement between the trustee and the settlor. After the settlor's death or incapacity or while the trust is irrevocable, the trust instrument or the agreement relating to such trustee's compensation may be modified as follows:
(1) The trustee and all All qualified beneficiaries may by unanimous consent modify the trust instrument or agreement relating to the trustee's compensation without receiving the approval of any court; and or (2) By petition pursuant to Code Section 53-12-61. (b) If there is no provision for trustee compensation in the trust instrument and there is no separate written agreement between the trustee and the settlor relating to such trustee's compensation, a separate written agreement relating to such trustee's compensation may be entered into between such trustee and the qualified beneficiaries as follows: (1) The trustee and all All qualified beneficiaries may by unanimous consent enter into an agreement relating to such trustee's compensation without receiving the approval of any court; or (2) Any qualified beneficiary may petition the court to approve an agreement relating to such trustee's compensation. Such petition shall be served upon all qualified beneficiaries. (c) In cases other than those described in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, the trustee shall be entitled to compensation as follows: (1) With respect to a corporate trustee, its published fee schedule, provided that such fees are reasonable under the circumstances; and (2) With respect to an individual trustee:

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(A) One percent of cash and the fair market value of any other principal asset received upon the initial funding of the trust and at such time as additional principal assets are received; and (B) An annual fee calculated in accordance with the following schedule based upon the cash and the market value of the other principal assets valued as of the last day of the trust accounting year prorated based on the length of service by such trustee during that year:

If the cash and market value of the other principal assets are:

Annual fee:

$500,000.00 or less ........................... 1.75 percent of the cash and market value of the other principal assets.

More than $500,000.00 but less than $8,750.00 plus 1.25 percent of the $1 million .......................................... excess over $500,000.00.

More than $1 million but less than $15,000.00 plus 1.00 percent of the $2 million .......................................... excess over $1 million.

More than $2 million but less than $25,000.00 plus 0.85 percent of the $5 million .......................................... excess over $2 million.

More than $5 million......................... $50,500.00 plus 0.50 percent of the excess over $5 million."

SECTION 1-83. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-241, relating to duty of prudent administration, as follows:
"53-12-241. (a) In administering a trust, the trustee shall exercise the judgment and care of a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters, considering the purposes, provisions, distribution requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. (b) A trustee who invests and manages trust assets owes a duty to the beneficiaries of the trust to comply with the prudent investor rule set forth in Article 16 of this chapter."
SECTION 1-84. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-243, relating to duty to provide reports and accounts, as follows:
"53-12-243. (a) On reasonable request by any qualified beneficiary, the trustee shall provide the qualified beneficiary with a report of information, to the extent relevant to that beneficiary's interest, about the assets, liabilities, receipts, and disbursements of the trust, the acts of the trustee, and the particulars relating to the administration of such trust, including the trust provisions that describe or affect such beneficiary's interest.

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(b)(1) A trustee shall account at least annually, at the termination of the trust, and upon a change of trustees to each qualified beneficiary of an irrevocable trust to whom income is required or authorized in the trustee's discretion to be distributed currently, and to any person who may revoke the trust. At the termination of the trust, the trustee shall also account to each remainder beneficiary. Upon a change of trustees, the trustee shall also account to the successor trustee. In full satisfaction of this obligation, the trustee may deliver the accounting to the guardian or conservator of any qualified beneficiary who is not sui juris. (2) An accounting furnished to a qualified beneficiary pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall contain a statement of receipts and disbursements of principal and income that have occurred during the last complete fiscal year of the trust or since the last accounting to that beneficiary and a statement of the assets and liabilities of the trust as of the end of the accounting period. (c) A trustee shall not be required to report information or account to a qualified beneficiary who has waived in writing the right to a report or accounting and has not withdrawn that waiver. (d) Subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section and the common law duty of the trustee to keep the beneficiaries of the trust reasonably informed of the trust and its administration shall not apply to the extent that the terms provisions of the trust provide otherwise or the settlor of the trust directs otherwise in a writing delivered to the trustee. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall affect the power of a court to require or excuse an accounting."
SECTION 1-85. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-261, relating to powers of trustee and limitation based on fiduciary duties, as follows:
"53-12-261. (a) A trustee of an express trust, without court authorization, shall be authorized to exercise:
(1) Powers conferred by the trust instrument; and (2) Except as limited by the trust instrument:
(A) All powers over the trust property that an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property; (B) Any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, and distribution of the trust property; and (C) Any other powers conferred by this chapter. (b) Without limiting the authority conferred by subsection (a) of this Code section, a trustee of an express trust, without court authorization, shall be authorized: (1) To sell, exchange, grant options upon, partition, or otherwise dispose of any property or interest therein which the fiduciary may hold from time to time, at public or private sale or otherwise, with or without warranties or representations, upon such terms and conditions, including credit, and for such consideration as the fiduciary deems advisable and to transfer and convey the property or interest therein which is at

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the disposal of the fiduciary, in fee simple absolute or otherwise, free of all trust. The party dealing with the fiduciary shall not be under a duty to follow the proceeds or other consideration received; (2) To invest and reinvest in any property which the fiduciary deems advisable, including, but not limited to, common or preferred stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other securities, in or outside the United States; insurance contracts on the life of any beneficiary or of any person in whom a beneficiary has an insurable interest or in annuity contracts for any beneficiary; any real or personal property; investment trusts, including the securities of or other interests in any open-end or closed-end management investment company or investment trust registered under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940, 15 U.S.C. Section 80a-1, et seq.; and participations in common trust funds; (3) To the extent and upon such terms and conditions and for such periods of time as the fiduciary shall deem necessary or advisable, to continue or participate in the operation of any business or other enterprise, whatever its form or organization, including, but not limited to, the power:
(A) To effect incorporation, dissolution, or other change in the form of the organization of the business or enterprise; (B) To dispose of any interest therein or acquire the interest of others therein; (C) To contribute or invest additional capital thereto or to lend money thereto in any such case upon such terms and conditions as the fiduciary shall approve from time to time; and (D) To determine whether the liabilities incurred in the conduct of the business are to be chargeable solely to the part of the property held by the fiduciary set aside for use in the business or to the property held by the fiduciary as a whole. In all cases in which the fiduciary is required to file accounts in any court or in any other public office, it shall not be necessary to itemize receipts, disbursements, and distributions of property; but it shall be sufficient for the fiduciary to show in the account a single figure or consolidation of figures, and the fiduciary shall be permitted to account for money and property received from the business and any payments made to the business in lump sum without itemization; (4) To form a corporation or other entity and to transfer, assign, and convey to the corporation or entity all or any part of the property held by the fiduciary in exchange for the stock, securities, or obligations of or other interests in any such corporation or entity and to continue to hold the stock, securities, obligations, and interests; (5) To continue any farming operation and to do any and all things deemed advisable by the fiduciary in the management and maintenance of the farm and the production and marketing of crops and dairy, poultry, livestock, orchard, and forest products, including, but not limited to, the power: (A) To operate the farm with hired labor, tenants, or sharecroppers; (B) To lease or rent the farm for cash or for a share of the crops; (C) To purchase or otherwise acquire farm machinery, equipment, and livestock;

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(D) To construct, repair, and improve farm buildings of all kinds needed, in the fiduciary's judgment, for the operation of the farm; (E) To make or obtain loans or advances at the prevailing rate or rates of interest for farm purposes, such as for production, harvesting, or marketing; or for the construction, repair, or improvement of farm buildings; or for the purchase of farm machinery, equipment, or livestock; (F) To employ approved soil conservation practices, in order to conserve, improve, and maintain the fertility and productivity of the soil; (G) To protect, manage, and improve the timber and forest on the farm and to sell the timber and forest products when it is to the best interest of the persons to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care; (H) To ditch, dam, and drain damp or wet fields and areas of the farm when and where needed; (I) To engage in the production of livestock, poultry, or dairy products and to construct such fences and buildings and to plant pastures and crops as may be necessary to carry on such operations; (J) To market the products of the farm; and (K) In general, to employ good husbandry in the farming operation; (6) To manage real property: (A) To improve, manage, protect, and subdivide any real property; (B) To dedicate, or withdraw from dedication, parks, streets, highways, or alleys; (C) To terminate any subdivision or part thereof; (D) To borrow money for the purposes authorized by this paragraph for the periods of time and upon the terms and conditions as to rates, maturities, and renewals as the fiduciary shall deem advisable and to mortgage or otherwise encumber the property or part thereof, whether in possession or reversion; (E) To lease the property or part thereof, the lease to commence at the present or in the future, upon the terms and conditions, including options to renew or purchase, and for the period or periods of time as the fiduciary deems advisable even though the period or periods may extend beyond the duration of the estate or trust; (F) To make gravel, sand, oil, gas, and other mineral leases, contracts, licenses, conveyances, or grants of every nature and kind which are lawful in the jurisdiction in which the property lies; (G) To manage and improve timber and forests on the property, to sell the timber and forest products, and to make grants, leases, and contracts with respect thereto; (H) To modify, renew, or extend leases; (I) To employ agents to rent and collect rents; (J) To create easements and to release, convey, or assign any right, title, or interest with respect to any easement on the property or part thereof; (K) To erect, repair, or renovate any building or other improvement on the property and to remove or demolish any building or other improvement in whole or in part; and

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(L) To deal with the property and every part thereof in all other ways and for such other purposes or considerations as it would be lawful for any person owning the same to deal with such property either in the same or in different ways from those specified elsewhere in this paragraph; (7) To lease personal property held by the fiduciary or part thereof, the lease to commence at the present or in the future, upon the terms and conditions, including options to renew or purchase, and for the period or periods of time as the fiduciary deems advisable even though the period or periods may extend beyond the duration of the estate or trust; (8)(A) To pay debts, taxes, assessments, compensation of the fiduciary, and other expenses incurred in the collection, care, administration, and protection of the property held by the fiduciary; and (B) To pay from the estate or trust all charges that the fiduciary deems necessary or appropriate to comply with laws regulating environmental conditions and to remedy or ameliorate any such conditions which the fiduciary determines adversely affect the property held by the fiduciary or otherwise are liabilities of the estate or trust and to apportion all such charges among the several bequests and trusts and the interests of the beneficiaries in such manner as the fiduciary deems fair, prudent, and equitable under the circumstances; (9) To receive additional property from any source and to administer the additional property as a portion of the appropriate estate or trust under the management of the fiduciary, provided that the fiduciary shall not be required to receive the property without the fiduciary's consent; (10) In dealing with one or more fiduciaries of the estate or any trust created by the decedent or the settlor or any spouse or child of the decedent or settlor and irrespective of whether the fiduciary is a personal representative or trustee of such other estate or trust: (A) To sell real or personal property of the estate or trust to such fiduciary or to exchange such property with such fiduciary upon such terms and conditions as to sale price, terms of payment, and security as shall seem advisable to the fiduciary; and the fiduciary shall be under no duty to follow the proceeds of any such sale; and (B) To borrow money from the estate or trust for such periods of time and upon such terms and conditions as to rates, maturities, renewals, and securities as the fiduciary shall deem advisable for the purpose of paying debts of the decedent or settlor, taxes, the costs of the administration of the estate or trust, and like charges against the estate or trust or any part thereof or of discharging any other liabilities of the estate or trust and to mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber such portion of the estate or trust as may be required to secure the loan and to renew existing loans; (11) To borrow money for such periods of time and upon such terms and conditions as to rates, maturities, renewals, and security as the fiduciary shall deem advisable for the purpose of paying debts, taxes, or other charges against the estate or trust or any part thereof and to mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber such portion of the property

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held by the fiduciary as may be required to secure the loan and to renew existing loans either as maker or endorser; (12) To make loans out of the property held by the fiduciary, including loans to a beneficiary on terms and conditions the fiduciary considers to be fair and reasonable under the circumstances, and the fiduciary has a lien on future distributions for repayment of those loans; (13) To vote shares of stock or other ownership interests held by the fiduciary, in person or by proxy, with or without power of substitution; (14) To hold a security in the name of a nominee or in other form without disclosure of the fiduciary relationship, so that title to the security may pass by delivery; but the fiduciary shall be liable for any act of the nominee in connection with the security so held; (15) To exercise all options, rights, and privileges to convert stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property into other stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property; to subscribe for other or additional stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property; and to hold the stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property so acquired as investments of the estate or trust so long as the fiduciary shall deem advisable; (16) To unite with other owners of property similar to any which may be held at any time by the fiduciary, in carrying out any plan for the consolidation or merger, dissolution or liquidation, foreclosure, lease, or sale of the property or the incorporation or reincorporation, reorganization, or readjustment of the capital or financial structure of any corporation, company, or association the securities of which may form any portion of an estate or trust; to become and serve as a member of a shareholders' or bondholders' protective committee; to deposit securities in accordance with any plan agreed upon; to pay any assessments, expenses, or sums of money that may be required for the protection or furtherance of the interest of the beneficiaries to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care with reference to any such plan; and to receive as investments of the estate or trust any securities issued as a result of the execution of such plan; (17) To adjust the interest rate from time to time on any obligation, whether secured or unsecured, constituting a part of the estate or trust; (18) To continue any obligation, whether secured or unsecured, upon and after maturity, with or without renewal or extension, upon such terms as the fiduciary shall deem advisable, without regard to the value of the security, if any, at the time of the continuance; (19) To foreclose, as an incident to the collection of any bond, note, or other obligation, any deed to secure debt or any mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien securing the bond, note, or other obligation and to bid in the property at the foreclosure sale or to acquire the property by deed from the mortgagor or obligor without foreclosure; and to retain the property so bid in or taken over without foreclosure; (20) To carry such insurance coverage as the fiduciary shall deem advisable;

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(21) To collect, receive, and issue receipts for rents, issues, profits, and income of the estate or trust;
(22)(A) To compromise, adjust, mediate, arbitrate, or otherwise deal with and settle claims involving the fiduciary or the property held by the fiduciary; (B) To compromise, adjust, mediate, arbitrate, bring or defend actions on, abandon, or otherwise deal with and settle claims in favor of or against the estate or trust as the fiduciary shall deem advisable; the fiduciary's decision shall be conclusive between the fiduciary and the beneficiaries to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care and the person against or for whom the claim is asserted, in the absence of fraud by such persons and, in the absence of fraud, bad faith, or gross negligence of the fiduciary, shall be conclusive between the fiduciary and the beneficiaries to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care; and (C) To compromise all debts, the collection of which are doubtful, belonging to the estate or trust when such settlements will advance the interests of those represented; (23) To employ and compensate, out of income or principal or both and in such proportion as the fiduciary shall deem advisable, persons deemed by the fiduciary needful to advise or assist in the administration of the estate or trust, including, but not limited to, agents, accountants, brokers, attorneys at law, attorneys in fact, investment brokers, rental agents, realtors, appraisers, and tax specialists; and to do so without liability for any neglect, omission, misconduct, or default of the any such agent or representative, provided such person was selected and retained with due care on the part of the fiduciary; provided, however, that, if an attorney in fact is appointed by a power of attorney to which Chapter 6B of Title 10 is applicable under Code Section 106B-81, the exercise of the fiduciary powers of the trustee by the attorney in fact shall be subject to Code Section 10-6B-40; (24) To acquire, receive, hold, and retain undivided the principal of several trusts created by a single trust instrument until division shall become necessary in order to make distributions; to hold, manage, invest, reinvest, and account for the several shares or parts of shares by appropriate entries in the fiduciary's books of account and to allocate to each share or part of share its proportionate part of all receipts and expenses; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not defer the vesting in possession of any share or part of share of the trust; (25) To set up proper and reasonable reserves for taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, depreciation, obsolescence, amortization, depletion of mineral or timber properties, repairs, improvements, and general maintenance of buildings or other property out of rents, profits, or other income received; (26) To value property held by the fiduciary and to distribute such property in cash or in kind, or partly in cash and partly in kind, in divided or undivided interests, as the fiduciary finds to be most practical and in the best interest of the distributees, the fiduciary being able to distribute types of assets differently among the distributees; (27) To transfer money or other property distributable to a beneficiary who is under age 21, an adult for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed, or an adult

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who the fiduciary reasonably believes is incapacitated by distributing such money or property directly to the beneficiary or applying it for the beneficiary's benefit, or by:
(A) Distributing it to the beneficiary's conservator or, if the beneficiary does not have a conservator, the beneficiary's guardian; (B) Distributing it to the beneficiary's custodian under 'The Georgia Transfers to Minors Act' or similar state law and, for that purpose, creating a custodianship and designating a custodian; (C) Distributing it to the beneficiary's custodial trustee under the Uniform Custodial Trust Act as enacted in another state and, for that purpose, creating a custodial trust; or (D) Distributing it to any other person, whether or not appointed guardian or conservator by any court, who shall, in fact, have the care and custody of the person of the beneficiary. The fiduciary shall not be under any duty to see to the application of the distributions so made if the fiduciary exercised due care in the selection of the person, including the beneficiary, to whom the payments were made; and the receipt of the person shall be full acquittance to the fiduciary; (28) To determine: (A) What is principal and what is income of any estate or trust and to allocate or apportion receipts and expenses, as between principal and income, in the exercise of the fiduciary's discretion and, by way of illustration and not limitation of the fiduciary's discretion, to charge premiums on securities purchased at a premium against principal or income or partly against each; (B) Whether to apply stock dividends and other noncash dividends to income or principal or to apportion them as the fiduciary shall deem advisable; and (C) What expenses, costs, and taxes, other than estate, inheritance, and succession taxes and other governmental charges, shall be charged against principal or income or apportioned between principal and income and in what proportions; and (29) To make, modify, and execute contracts and other instruments, under seal or otherwise, as the fiduciary deems advisable; and (30) To serve without making and filing inventory and appraisement, without filing any annual or other returns or reports to any court, and without giving bond; but a personal representative shall furnish to the income beneficiaries, at least annually, a statement of receipts and disbursements. (c) The exercise of a power shall be subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this chapter title. (d) If a testator incorporates by reference into a will or a probate court grants to a personal representative any or all of the powers contained in this Code section, then as: (1) As used in this Code section, the term: (1)(A) 'Beneficiary' includes a distributee of the estate; (2)(B) 'Trust' includes the estate held by the personal representative; and (3)(C) 'Trustee' or 'fiduciary' includes the personal representative; and

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(2) A conferral upon a personal representative of the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not authorize such personal representative to bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract in violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-8-14."
SECTION 1-86. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-263, relating to incorporation of powers by reference, as follows:
"53-12-263. (a) By an expressed intention of the testator or settlor contained in a will or in a trust instrument in writing whereby an express trust is created, any or all of the powers or any portion thereof enumerated in this part, as they exist at the time of the signing of the will by the testator or at the time of the signing by the first settlor who signs the trust instrument, may be, by appropriate reference made thereto, incorporated in the will or other written instrument with the same effect as though such language were set forth verbatim in the trust instrument. (b) At any time after the execution of a revocable trust, the settlor or anyone who is authorized by the trust instrument to modify the trust may incorporate any or all of the powers or any portion thereof enumerated in this part, as they exist at the time of the incorporation. (c) Incorporation of one or more of the powers contained in this part, by reference to the appropriate portion of Code Section 53-12-261, shall be in addition to and not in limitation of the common-law or statutory powers of the fiduciary.
(d)(1) A provision in any will or trust instrument which incorporates powers by citation to Georgia Laws 1973, page 846; Code 1933, Section 108-1204 (Harrison); former Code Section 53-12-232 or 53-15-3; or Code Section 15-12-261 53-12-261, which were in effect at the time the trust was created and which was valid under the law in existence at the time the will was signed by the testator or at the time of the signing by the first settlor who signed the trust instrument shall be effective notwithstanding the subsequent repeal or amendment of such statute. (2) A provision in any will or trust instrument which was signed by the testator or by the first settlor to sign after June 30, 1991, but before July 1, 1992, and which incorporates powers by citation to former Code Section 53-15-3 in effect on the date of such signing shall be deemed to mean and refer to the corresponding powers contained in former Code Section 53-12-232. (e) If any or all of the powers contained in this part are incorporated by reference into a will by a testator, then as used in this part the term or granted to a personal representative by a probate court, then: (1) As used in this part, the term:
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(2) A conferral upon a personal representative of the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261 or by the corresponding provision of any statute incorporated pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section shall not authorize such personal representative to bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract in violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-8-14."
SECTION 1-87. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-340, relating to investment standard, as follows:
"53-12-340. (a) A trustee shall invest and manage trust assets as a prudent investor would by In investing and managing trust property, a trustee shall exercise the judgment and care under the circumstances then prevailing of a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters, considering the purposes, provisions, and distribution requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution. (b) A trustee's investment and management decisions respecting individual assets shall be evaluated not in isolation but in the context of the trust portfolio as a whole and as a part of an overall investment strategy having risk and return objectives reasonably suited to the trust. (b)(c) Among the factors that a trustee shall consider in investing and managing trust assets are such of the following as are relevant to the trust or its beneficiaries:
(1) General economic conditions; (2) The possible effect of inflation or deflation; (3) Anticipated tax consequences; (4) The attributes of the portfolio,; (5) The expected return from income and appreciation; (6) Needs for liquidity, regularity of income, and preservation or appreciation of capital; (7) An asset's special relationship or special value, if any, to the purposes of the trust or to one or more of the beneficiaries or to the settlor; (8) The anticipated duration of the trust; and (9) Any special circumstances. (d) In investing and managing trust assets, the trustee may consider the personal values of the beneficiaries, including but not limited to a desire to engage in investing strategies that align with social, political, religious, philosophical, environmental, governance, or other values or beliefs of the beneficiaries. (c)(e) Any determination of liability for investment performance shall consider not only the performance of a particular investment but also the performance of the portfolio as a whole and as a part of an overall investment strategy having risk and return objectives reasonably suited to the trust. (d)(f) A trustee shall make a reasonable effort to verify facts relevant to the investment and management of trust assets.

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(g) A trustee may invest in any kind of property or type of investment consistent with the standards of this article. (h) A trustee who has special investment skills or expertise shall have a duty to use those special skills or expertise. A trustee who is named trustee in reliance upon such trustee's representation that such trustee has special investment skills or expertise shall be held liable for failure to make use of such degree of skill or expertise. (e) A trustee may invest in any kind of property or type of investment consistent with the standards of this article. (f)(i) In investing and managing trust assets, a trustee may only incur costs that are appropriate and reasonable in relation to the assets, the purposes of the trust, and the skills of the trustee. (j) A trustee that is a bank or trust company shall not be precluded from acquiring and retaining the securities of or other interests in an investment company or investment trust because the bank or trust company or an affiliate provides services to the investment company or investment trust as investment adviser, custodian, transfer agent, registrar, sponsor, distributor, manager, or otherwise and receives compensation for such services, if the costs are otherwise appropriate and reasonable in relation to the assets."
SECTION 1-88. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-500, relating to definitions, as follows:
"53-12-500. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Directed trustee' means a trustee that is subject to a trust director's power of direction. (2) 'Power of appointment' means a power that enables a person, acting in a nonfiduciary capacity, to designate:
(A) Designate a recipient of either an ownership interest in or another power of appointment over trust property; (B) Rescind or terminate either an ownership interest in or another power of appointment over trust property; and (C) Determine when a beneficiary shall have the rights granted under Code Sections 53-12-242 and 53-12-243 or similar rights granted under the governing instrument. (3) 'Power of direction' means a power over a trust granted to a person by the trust instrument to the extent the power is exercisable while the person is not serving in a capacity other than as a trustee. Such term includes a power over the administration of the trust or the investment, management, or distribution of the trust property; a power to consent to a trustee's actions, whether through exercise of an affirmative power to consent or through nonexercise of a veto power over a trustee's actions, when where a trustee may not act without such consent; a power to represent a beneficiary, other than a power under Code Section 53-12-8; and, except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, any and all further powers appropriate to the exercise or nonexercise of such powers held by the trust director pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 53-

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12-502. Such term shall exclude the powers described in subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-501. (4) 'Trust director' means a person that is granted a power of direction by a trust to the extent the power is exercisable while the person is not serving in a capacity other than as a trustee, regardless of how whether the trust instrument refers to such person as a trust director and regardless of whether the person is a beneficiary or settlor of the trust."
SECTION 1-89. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-501, relating to application of article and construction of trust instrument, as follows:
"53-12-501. (a) This article shall apply when the trust instrument evidences the settlor's intent to provide for the office and function of a trust director, regardless of the terms used to describe such office and functions. (b) This article shall not apply to:
(1) A power of appointment; (2) A power to appoint or remove a trustee or trust director; (3) A power of a settlor to revoke the trust or amend the trust instrument; (4) A power of a beneficiary over a trust to the extent the exercise or nonexercise of the power affects the beneficial interest of the beneficiary or a person represented by the beneficiary under Code Section 53-12-8 with respect to the exercise or nonexercise of the power; or (5) A power over a trust if both:
(A) The terms of the trust provide instrument provides such power is held in a nonfiduciary capacity; and (B) Such power must be held in a nonfiduciary capacity to achieve the settlor's tax objectives. (c) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, for purposes of this Code section a power that is both a power of appointment and a power of direction shall be deemed granted to a person to designate a recipient of an ownership interest in or power over trust property that is exercisable in a capacity other than as a trustee is a power of appointment and not a power of direction."
SECTION 1-90. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-502, relating to authority, procedures, and powers of trust directors, as follows:
"53-12-502. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subject to this Code section, a trust instrument may grant powers of direction to a trust director. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, when a trust instrument grants powers of direction to a trust director, the trust director shall have any further powers appropriate to the exercise or nonexercise of the powers of direction. A trust director

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shall be subject to the same rules as a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances in the exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction regarding:
(1) A payback provision in the trust necessary to comply with the reimbursement requirements of Medicaid law in Section 1917 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(A), as it existed on February 1, 2018, and regulations issued thereunder; and (2) A charitable interest in the trust. (c) A trust director shall have the same power to employ and compensate persons, subject to the same limitations, that a trustee has under paragraph (23) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261. (c)(d) The powers of direction of a trust director who is also a beneficiary shall be subject to the limitations of Code Section 53-12-270. (d)(e) In the case of a power to modify the trust: (1) The duties or liabilities of a trustee may not be enlarged without the trustee's express consent; and (2) A trustee shall not be liable for failing to act in accordance with a modification or termination of a trust of which the trustee had no notice."
SECTION 1-91. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-503, relating to role of directors and petitioning court for instructions, as follows:
"53-12-503. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section article, with respect to a power of direction:,
(1) A a trust director shall have the same fiduciary duty and liability in the exercise or nonexercise of the power of direction as a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances; and (2) The trust instrument may vary the trust director's duty or liability to the same extent the trust instrument could vary the duty or liability of a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances. (b) Where a trust director individually holds a power of direction, the trust director shall not have the liability of a cotrustee, whether under Code Section 53-12-305 or otherwise, with respect to a trustee or other trust director. Where a trust director holds a power of direction jointly with a trustee or other trust director, the trust director shall have the liability of a cotrustee, whether under Code Section 53-12-305 or otherwise, with respect to a trustee or other trust director regarding the actions of that trustee or other trust director that are within the scope of the jointly held power. (c) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, a trust director shall not have the duties imposed by Code Section 53-12-242 and subsection (b) of Code Section 5312-243. (d) Without limiting the scope of subsection (a) of this Code section:

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(1) The trust instrument may vary a trust director's duty or liability to the same extent the trust instrument could vary the duty or liability of a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances; (2) An action against a trust director for breach of trust must be commenced within the same limitation period as under Code Section 53-12-307 for an action for breach of trust against a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances; and (3) A report or accounting shall have the same effect on the limitation period for an action against a trust director for breach of trust that the report or accounting would have under Code Section 53-12-307 in an action for breach of trust against a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances. (b)(e) A trust instrument may make the existence of a trust director's power of direction contingent upon the occurrence of certain events, including, but not limited to, a request to the trust director from a beneficiary or other similar party. A trust instrument may also provide that a trust director's power of direction terminates or is rescinded upon the occurrence of certain events, including but not limited to the passage of a specified period of time after a request. For purposes of Code Section 53-12-501, when a power of direction is contingent upon a request to a trust director from a person identified in the trust instrument, such person shall be deemed to hold a power of appointment. (c)(f) A trust instrument may empower a trust director to delegate a power of direction to a trustee and provide that, upon written acceptance of such delegation by the trustee, the trustee shall assume the fiduciary duties and liabilities conferred by the power of direction until such time as the trust director or trustee terminates the delegation by written notice. Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, during the time a power of direction is delegated in accordance with this subsection, the trust director making such delegation shall not be subject to a fiduciary obligation to monitor the trustee's exercise or nonexercise of the delegated power. (d)(g) Subject to subsection (g) (j) of this Code section, a trust director shall: (1) Keep trustees and other trust directors reasonably informed of the exercise or nonexercise of the trust director's power of direction to the extent such exercise or nonexercise is relevant to the party's powers and duties regarding the trust; and (2) Respond to reasonable requests from trustees and other trust directors for information to the extent such information is relevant to the party's powers and duties regarding the trust. (e)(h) A trust director acting in reliance on information provided by a trustee or another trust director shall not be liable for a breach of trust to the extent the breach resulted from such reliance, unless by so acting the trust director engages in willful misconduct acts in bad faith. (f)(i) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, if a trust director is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law other than this article to provide health care in the ordinary course of the trust director's business or practice of a profession, to the extent the trust director acts in such capacity, the trust director shall have no duty or liability under this article.

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(g)(j)(1) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, a trust director shall not have a duty to:
(A) Monitor a trustee or another trust director regarding matters outside the scope of the trust director's powers of direction; or (B) Inform or give advice to a settlor, beneficiary, trustee, or another trust director concerning an instance in which the director might have acted differently than from a trustee or another trust director. (2) By taking one of the actions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a trust director shall does not assume any of the duties excluded by this subsection. (h)(k) A trust instrument may impose a duty or liability on a trust director in addition to the duties and liabilities under this Code section. (i)(l) A trust director that has reasonable doubt about a duty imposed by this Code section may petition the court for instructions. (m) A trust director shall be subject to the same rules as a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances in the exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction regarding: (1) A payback provision in the trust necessary to comply with the reimbursement requirements of Medicaid law in Section 1917 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(A), as amended, and regulations issued thereunder; and (2) A charitable interest in the trust."
SECTION 1-92. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-504, relating to directed trustees, role, trustee's duty as to directed trustee, and petitioning court for instructions, as follows:
"53-12-504. (a) Unless compliance by the directed trustee would clearly constitute willful misconduct an act committed in bad faith on the part of the directed trustee, a directed trustee shall take reasonable action to comply with a trust director's exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction and shall not be liable for such action. A directed trustee must not comply with a trust director's exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction to the extent that compliance by the directed trustee would clearly constitute an act committed in bad faith. (b) For purposes of subsection (a) Subject to subsection (e) of this Code section, a direction from a trust director shall be within the scope of the trust director's powers of direction if the directed trustee shall: believes in good faith that the direction is within the trust director's powers of direction.
(1) Account at least annually to a trust director as if the trust director were a qualified beneficiary of an irrevocable trust to whom income is required or authorized in the trustee's discretion to be distributed; and (2) Respond to reasonable requests from a trust director for information to the extent such information is relevant to the party's interest in or trust director's powers and duties regarding the trust. (c) Subject to subsection (f) of this Code section, a directed trustee shall:

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(1) Except as provided otherwise in the trust instrument, provide information to a trust director as if the trust director were a beneficiary of an irrevocable trust to whom income is required or authorized in the trustee's discretion to be distributed; and (2) Respond to reasonable requests from a trust director for information to the extent such information is relevant to the trust director's powers and duties regarding the trust. (d) A directed trustee acting in reliance on information provided by a trust director shall not be liable for a breach of trust to the extent the breach resulted from such reliance, unless by so acting the directed trustee engages in willful misconduct acts in bad faith. (d)(e) A trustee shall not be liable for a failure to sufficiently report or provide information to a beneficiary or other party when such failure is related to the failure of a trust director to provide information to the trustee. (e)(f)(1) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, a trustee shall not have a duty to:
(A) Monitor, investigate, review, or evaluate a trust director, including a trust director's actions or inactions; (B) Provide any accountings, reports, or other information to a trust director beyond that required by subsection (b) (c) of this Code Section section; (C) Advise a trust director regarding the scope, nature, execution, standard of care, potential liability, or other aspects of their status as trust director; (D) If compliance with a direction from the trust director would constitute an act committed in bad faith, take Take any action in response to willful misconduct by the trust director such direction other than the refusal to comply with such direction; (E) Attempt to compel a trust director to act or not act; (F) Petition the court regarding a trust director's action, inaction, capacity, or any similar matter; or (G) Inform or give advice to a settlor, beneficiary, trustee, or trust director concerning an instance in which the trustee might have acted differently than from the trust director. (2) By taking one of the actions described in paragraph (1) of this Code section subsection, a directed trustee does not assume any of the duties excluded by this subsection. (f)(g) An exercise of a power of direction under which a trust director may release a trustee from liability for breach of trust shall not be effective if the release was induced by willful misconduct in bad faith or by the provision of false or incomplete information by the trustee. (g)(h) A trust instrument may impose a duty or liability on a directed trustee in addition to the duties and liabilities under this Code section. (i) A directed trustee that has reasonable doubt about a duty imposed by this Code section may petition the court for instructions."

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SECTION 1-93. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-506, relating to statutory provisions applicable to trust directors, defenses available to trust directors, and jurisdiction, as follows:
"53-12-506. (a) An individual shall be eligible to serve as a trust director regardless of citizenship and residency. If the trust director is a corporation, partnership, or other entity, it shall be required to have the power to act as a trustee in Georgia. (a)(b) The Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, the rules applicable to a trustee shall apply to a trust director regarding:
(1) Jurisdiction Appointment and vacancies under Code Section 53-12-201 53-12-6; (2) Appointment and acceptance, compensation, and resignation and removal of trustees under Article 11 of this chapter Acceptance under Code Section 53-12-202; (3) Accounting under Article 12 of this chapter; and Giving of a bond under Code Section 53-12-203; (4) Nonresidents and foreign entities acting as trustees under Article 15 of this chapter. Co-trustees under Code Section 53-12-204; (5) Compensation and reimbursement of expenses under Code Sections 53-12-210 through 53-12-214; (6) Resignation under Code Section 53-12-220; (7) Removal under Code Section 53-12-221; and (8) Service under Code Section 53-12-320. (b)(c) In an action against a trust director for breach of trust, the trust director may assert the same defenses a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances could assert in an action for breach of trust against the trustee. (c)(d) By accepting appointment as a trust director of a trust subject to this article, a trust director submits to personal jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter related to a power or duty of a trust director. This subsection shall not preclude use of another method to obtain jurisdiction over a trust director. (e) As used in this Code, where the context requires or permits, the term 'trustee' includes a trust director."
SECTION 1-94. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-13-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"53-13-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Account' means an arrangement under a terms-of-service agreement in which a custodian provides goods or services to the user.
(2)(A) 'Agent' means an attorney in fact granted authority under a durable or nondurable power of attorney, including a person granted authority to act in the place of an individual under Chapter 6B of Title 10 and a person serving under a financial

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power of attorney created pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 10 as it existed on June 30, 2017. (B) Such term shall not include a health:
(i) Health care agent, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 31-32-2, nor a person; (ii) Person serving under a conditional power of attorney, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 10-6-6, unless the conditional power of attorney has become effective at a specified time or on the occurrence of a specified event or contingency; or (iii) Person to whom power and authority regarding the care and custody of a child, including temporary written permission to seek emergency medical treatment or other services for a child, has been delegated under Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 19. (3) 'Catalogue of electronic communications' means information that identifies each person with which a user has had an electronic communication, the time and date of the communication, and the electronic address of the person. (4)(A) 'Conservator' means a person appointed: (i) Pursuant to Code Section 7-1-640 or 7-1-643; (ii) By a court to manage the estate of a living individual; or (iii) By a court pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 9 of this title to manage the estate of an individual who is missing or believed to be dead. (B) Such term shall include a guardian of the property appointed prior to July 1, 2005, but shall not include a conservator appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) of Code Section 9-16-14 unless the order appointing such conservator expressly so states and the proceeding pursuant to Chapter 16 of Title 9 in which such conservator is appointed concerns specific property consisting of or including digital assets. (5) 'Content of an electronic communication' means information concerning the substance or meaning of the communication which: (A) Has been sent or received by a user; (B) Is in electronic storage by a custodian providing an electronic communication service to the public or is carried or maintained by a custodian providing a remote computing service to the public; and (C) Is not readily accessible to the public. (6) 'Court' means the probate court. (7) 'Custodian' means a person that engages in the transmission of, maintains, processes, receives, or stores a digital asset or electronic communication of another person. (8) 'Designated recipient' means a person chosen by a user using an online tool to administer digital assets of the user. (9) 'Digital asset' means an electronic record in which an individual has a right or interest. Such term shall not include an underlying asset or liability unless the asset or liability is itself an electronic record.

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(10) 'Electronic' means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. (11) 'Electronic communication' has the meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. Section 2510(12), effective January 1, 2018. (12) 'Electronic communication service' means a custodian that provides to a user the ability to send or receive an electronic communication. (13) 'Fiduciary' means an original, additional, or successor personal representative, conservator, agent, or trustee. (14) 'Information' includes data, text, images, videos, sounds, codes, computer programs, software, and data bases. (15) 'Online tool' means an electronic service provided by a custodian that allows the user, in an agreement distinct from the terms-of-service agreement between the custodian and user, to provide directions for disclosure or nondisclosure of digital assets to a third person. (16) 'Person' means an individual, estate, business or nonprofit entity, corporation, business trust, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, unincorporated organization, joint venture, commercial entity, joint-stock company, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, instrumentality, or other legal or commercial entity. (17) 'Personal representative' means an original, additional, or successor executor, administrator, county administrator, or administrator with the will annexed, or special administrator a person legally authorized to perform substantially the same functions. (18) 'Power of attorney' means a writing or other record that grants a person authority to act in the place of an individual, including a conditional power of attorney, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 10-6-6, a power of attorney created pursuant to Chapter 6B of Title 10, and a financial power of attorney created pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 10 as it existed on June 30, 2017. (19) 'Principal' means an individual who grants authority to a person to act in the place of such individual in a power of attorney. (20) 'Protected person' means an individual for whom a conservator has been appointed, including a minor, as defined in Code Section 29-1-1, and a ward, as defined in Code Section 29-1-1. Such term shall include an individual for whom a petition for the appointment of a conservator is pending, including both a proposed ward, as defined in Code Section 29-1-1, and a respondent, as defined in Code Section 29-11-2. (21) 'Record' means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (22) 'Remote computing service' means a custodian that provides to a user computerprocessing services or the storage of digital assets by means of an electronic communications system, as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 2510(14), in effect on January 1, 2018. (23) 'Terms-of-service agreement' means an agreement that controls the relationship between a user and a custodian.

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(24) 'Trustee' means a person with legal title to property under a trust instrument, as defined in Code Section 53-12-2, that creates a beneficial interest in another. Such term shall include a an original, additional, or successor trustee. (25) 'User' means a person whose digital asset or electronic communication is carried, maintained, processed, received, or stored by a custodian or to which a custodian provides services. (26) 'Will' means the legal declaration of an individual's testamentary intention regarding such individual's property or other matters. Such term shall include all codicils to such legal declaration, a testamentary instrument that only appoints an executor, and an instrument that revokes or revises a testamentary instrument."
SECTION 1-95. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 13, relating to general provisions, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-13-4. In any proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter, service of notice shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding certiorari and appeals to appellate courts generally, is amended by revising Code Section 5-6-16, relating to time for appeal by representative where party dies after trial, effect of entry of appeal and of failure to enter appeal, and when appeal heard, as follows:
"5-6-16. (a)(1) When either the plaintiff or the defendant dies after a case has been tried and before the expiration of the time within which the party, if living, might have entered an appeal, and no appeal has been entered, the legal personal representative of the estate of the deceased party may enter an appeal within 30 days from the time he such personal representative qualifies. (2) If an appeal is not entered within the time prescribed in this Code section, judgment may be entered and execution issued as though the deceased party were alive, without making the personal representative a party. (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'personal representative' includes temporary administrators, subject to the provisions of Code Sections 53-6-31 and 537-4. (b)(1) When an appeal is entered as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, it shall not be necessary to revive the action, but it shall be revived by the appealing party giving notice to the adverse party within 30 days from the time of entering the appeal.

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(2) When a defendant appeals as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the case shall stand for trial on the appeal docket at the first term of the court after the expiration of six months from the qualification of the executor or administrator personal representative. (c) Nothing in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) or paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall impair the operation or limit the applicability of Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 53. In case of the death or removal from office of any executor or administrator pending such proceedings as are prescribed in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, an administrator de bonis non may be made a party in like manner."
SECTION 2-2. Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deposits of deceased depositors, is amended by revising Code Section 7-1-239, relating to definitions, payment of large deposits of deceased intestate depositors, affidavit for disbursement, and form for affidavit, as follows:
"7-1-239. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affidavit of the provider' means the form provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section. (2) 'Financial institution' means any federally chartered financial institution or state chartered financial institution, including, but not limited to, those chartered by states other than the State of Georgia whose deposits are federally insured. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and in Article 8 of this chapter, whenever any person dies intestate having a deposit of not more than $15,000.00 in a financial institution, such financial institution, upon receipt of an affidavit, shall be authorized to pay the proceeds of such deposit directly to the following individuals: (1) To the surviving spouse; (2) If no surviving spouse, to the children pro rata; (3) If no children or surviving spouse, to the father and mother pro rata; or (4) If none of the above, then to the brothers and sisters of the decedent pro rata. Such affidavit shall state that such individuals qualify as the proper relation to the decedent as specified in this subsection, there is no known will of the decedent, and that there are no other known corresponding claimant or claimants to such deposit. (c) Except as provided in Article 8 of this chapter and in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section, if no application for the deposit is made by any person named in subsection (b) of this Code section within 45 days from the death of the intestate depositor, the financial institution shall be authorized to apply not more than $15,000.00 of the deposit of such deceased depositor in payment of the funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of such deceased depositor upon the receipt of itemized statements of such expenses and the affidavit of the providers of such services that the itemized statements are true and correct and have not been paid. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section, the The financial

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institution applying such deposit as authorized in this subsection shall pay such expenses in the order received after the death of the depositor.
(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, payments made in compliance with Payments pursuant to this Code section shall operate as a complete acquittal and discharge to the financial institution of liability from any suit, claim, or demand of whatever nature by any heir, distributee, or creditor of the decedent, or any other person. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the The financial institution may rely on a properly executed affidavit in disbursing the funds in accordance with this Code section. (2) The protection provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection does not extend to payments made after a financial institution has received:
(A) Written notification sent by any party able to request present payment or the legal representative of any such party to the registered agent of the financial institution by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or statutory overnight delivery, expressly stating that payments in accordance with the provisions of this Code section should not be permitted; or (B) Service of notice upon the registered agent of the financial institution of a proceeding in the probate court in the estate of the deceased depositor in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 53; provided, however, that, if any payment is made pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section by an employee of the financial institution who is without actual knowledge of such written notification or service of notice within three business days following the receipt of such written notification or service of notice by the registered agent of the financial institution, the protection provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall extend to any such payment. (3) A financial institution that is asked to apply funds from the deposit of a deceased depositor as requested in an affidavit of the provider may, without risk of incurring any penalty or liability to any person: (A) Rely on the written notification or service of notice provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection in refusing to disburse the funds as requested in the affidavit of the provider; (B) Delay disbursement of the funds as requested in the affidavit of the provider for up to 180 days following the receipt by the financial institution of such affidavit of the provider; and (C) Decline to disburse funds from the deposit of the deceased depositor except as authorized or directed in an order entered by the probate court having jurisdiction over the estate of the deceased depositor. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this Code section or any other provision of this subsection, payments made pursuant to an order entered by the probate court having jurisdiction over the estate of a deceased depositor shall operate as a complete acquittal and discharge to the financial institution of liability from any suit, claim, or demand of whatever nature by any heir, distributee, or creditor of the decedent, or any other person.

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(5) Nothing in this subsection shall relieve the liability of or limit the availability of any remedies against any provider of services giving an affidavit in the form provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section for any violation of Code Section 16-10-71, Code Section 53-6-2, or other applicable law. (e) A document substantially in the following form shall be used as the affidavit of the providers of services of funeral expenses and expenses of last illnesses of deceased depositors: 'State of Georgia County of ________________

STATUTORY AFFIDAVIT FORM

___________________________ from __________________________ attests that

(Claimant)

(Facility)

___________________________ died on the _____ day of ___________, 20_____.

(Deceased)

On information and belief, the Deceased has funds on deposit with_______________.

(Financial Institution)

Under O.C.G.A. 7-1-239, such Financial Institution is authorized to pay the

proceeds of the Deceased's deposits, but in no event more than $15,000.00, directly

to the following persons identified, collectively, as potential recipient(s):

1. To the surviving spouse;

2. If no surviving spouse, to the children pro rata;

3. If no children or surviving spouse, to the father and mother pro rata; or

4. If none of the above, then to the brothers and sisters of the decedent pro rata.

Except as provided for by Article 8 in Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., if no request for the

Deceased's deposit is made by a potential recipient(s) within 45 days from the

Deceased's death, the Financial Institution is authorized to release up to $15,000.00

for funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of the Deceased upon the receipt

of itemized statements of such expenses and this executed attestation.

The Claimant attests that there is no known will of the Deceased and there is no known

potential recipient of the Deceased's deposits. The Claimant also attests that funeral

expenses or expenses of the last illness in the amount of $ __________ were incurred

related to the Deceased and that true and correct copies of the itemized receipts fully

supporting such amount are attached to this affidavit. Finally, the Claimant further

attests that such expenses have not been paid as of the date of execution of this

affidavit.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 7-1-239, the Claimant submits this form in order to receive

payment in the amount of $__________ (shall not exceed $15,000.00) for outstanding

funeral expenses or expenses of the last illness of the Deceased.

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Sworn and subscribed before me this ______ day of ______________, 20__.
___________________________________ Notary public (SEAL)
My commission expires: _______________.'"
SECTION 2-3. Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, is amended in Article 2 of Chapter 3, relating to specific periods of limitation, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-3-36. (a) In no event may claims against a decedent's estate that arose before the death of the decedent be brought more than six years after the date of the decedent's death. (b) Subsection (a) of this Code section is intended to create a six-year statute of ultimate repose and abrogation. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as placing a limitation on the time for commencing a proceeding to enforce any mortgage, pledge, or other lien upon property owned by a decedent immediately prior to the decedent's death."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-4-4, relating to declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries, as follows:
"9-4-4. (a) Without limiting the generality of Code Sections 9-4-2, 9-4-3, 9-4-5 through 9-4-7, and 9-4-9, any person interested as or through an executor, administrator, personal representative, trustee, guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary, creditor, devisee, distributee, legatee, heir, ward, next of kin, or beneficiary in the administration of a trust or of the estate of a decedent, a minor, a ward, an incapacitated person, a protected person, a person who is otherwise legally incompetent because of mental illness or intellectual disability, or an insolvent may have a declaration of rights or legal relations in respect thereto and a declaratory judgment:
(1) To ascertain any class of creditors, devisees, legatees, heirs, next of kin, beneficiaries, or others; (2) To direct the executor, administrator, or trustee, or other fiduciary to do or abstain from doing any particular act in his or her fiduciary capacity; or (3) To determine title to property in which the trust or estate has or is purported to have an ownership or other interest; or (4) To determine any question arising in the administration of the estate or trust, including questions of construction of wills, trust instruments, and other writings. (b) The enumeration in subsection (a) of this Code section does not limit or restrict the exercise of general powers conferred in Code Section 9-4-2 in any proceeding covered

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thereby where declaratory relief is sought in which a judgment or decree will terminate the controversy or remove the uncertainty."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-4-5, relating to filing and service, time of trial, and drawing of jury, as follows:
"9-4-5. A proceeding instituted under this chapter shall be filed and served as are other cases in the superior courts of this state or in the Georgia State-wide Business Court and; provided, however, that a proceeding instituted in the probate court pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-127 shall be filed and served in the manner provided for proceedings in the probate courts of this state in Chapter 11 of Title 53. A proceeding instituted under this chapter may be tried at any time designated by the court not earlier than 20 days after the service thereof, unless the parties consent in writing to an earlier trial. If there is an issue of fact which that requires a submission to a jury, the jury may be drawn, summoned, and sworn either in regular term or specially for the pending case."
SECTION 2-6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-4-11. A declaratory judgment proceeding brought in the probate court as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-127 may be combined with or made a part of any proceeding properly before the probate court to the greatest extent that does not infringe the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts pursuant to Article VI, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this state."
SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-17, relating to real party in interest and capacity, as follows:
"9-11-17. (a) Real party in interest. Every action shall be prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest. A personal representative, a temporary An executor, an administrator, a guardian, a conservator, a bailee, a trustee of an express trust, a party with whom or in whose name a contract has been made for the benefit of another, or a party authorized by statute may bring an action in his or her own name without joining with him or her the party for whose benefit the action is brought; and, when a statute so provides, an action for the use or benefit of another shall be brought in the name of the state. No action shall be dismissed on the ground that it is not prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest until a reasonable time has been allowed after objection for ratification of commencement of the action by, or joinder or substitution of, the real party in interest; and such ratification, joinder, or substitution shall have the same effect as if the action had been commenced in the name of the real party in interest.

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(b) Capacity to bring or defend an action. The capacity of an individual, including one acting in a representative capacity, to bring or defend an action shall be determined by the law of this state. The capacity of a corporation to bring or defend an action shall be determined by the law under which it was organized, unless a statute of this state provides to the contrary. (c) Infants or incompetent persons. Whenever an infant or incompetent person has a representative, such as a general guardian, committee, conservator, or other like fiduciary, the representative may bring or defend an action on behalf of the infant or incompetent person. If an infant or incompetent person does not have a duly appointed representative, he or she may bring an action by his or her next friend or by a guardian ad litem. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for an infant or incompetent person not otherwise represented in an action or shall make such other order as it deems proper for the protection of the infant or incompetent person. No next friend shall be permitted to receive the proceeds of any personal action, in the name and on behalf of an infant, or incompetent person, until such next friend shall have entered into a sufficient bond to the Governor, for the use of the infant and the infant's representatives, conditioned well and fully to account for and concerning such trust, which bond may be sued on by order of the court in the name of the Governor and for the use of the infant. Such bond shall be approved by the court in which the action is commenced and such approval shall be filed in such clerk's office."
SECTION 2-8. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by revising Code Section 10-6-4, relating to fiduciaries may convey by attorneys in fact, as follows:
"10-6-4. (a) Personal representatives Executors, administrators, guardians, conservators, and trustees are authorized to sell and convey property by attorneys in fact in all cases where they may lawfully sell and convey in person. (b) When a personal representative, guardian, conservator, or trustee exercising the authority conferred by subsection (a) of this Code section appoints an attorney in fact by a power of attorney to which Chapter 6B of this title is applicable under Code Section 10-6B-81, the exercise of fiduciary powers by such attorney in fact under such power of attorney shall be subject to Code Section 10-6B-40."
SECTION 2-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-6-86, relating to liability of person signing instrument as agent or fiduciary, as follows:
"10-6-86. An instrument signed by one as agent, trustee, conservator, guardian, administrator, executor, or the like, without more, shall be the individual undertaking of the maker, except as otherwise provided with regard to negotiable instruments by Code Section

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Sections 11-3-402, 13-5-30, 29-2-21, 29-3-21, 29-4-22, 29-5-22, 53-8-14, and 53-12308, such words being generally words of description."
SECTION 2-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-6B-3, relating to applicability, as follows:
"10-6B-3. This chapter shall apply to all powers of attorney except:
(1) A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction; (2) A power to make health care decisions; (3) Any delegation of voting, management, or similar rights related to the governance or administration of an entity or business, including, but not limited to, delegation of voting or management rights; (4) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose; (5) A power created by a person other than an individual; (5)(6) A power that grants Powers of attorney that only grant authority with respect to a single transaction or series of related transactions involving real estate; (7) A power given to a transfer agent to facilitate a specific transfer or disposition of one or more identified stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments; (8) A power authorizing a financial institution or broker-dealer, or an employee of the financial institution or broker-dealer, to act as agent for the account owner in executing trades or transfers of cash, securities, commodities, or other financial assets in the regular course of business; (6)(9) Powers of attorney provided for under Titles 19 and 33; and (7)(10) As set forth in Code Section 10-6B-81."
SECTION 2-11. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of, and adding a new subsection to, Code Section 10-6B-40, relating to agent authority that requires specific grant and granting of general authority, as follows:
"(A) Create, fund, amend, revoke, or terminate an inter vivos trust, other than a trust created pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(B) as provided under subsection (d) of Code Section 53-12-20;" "(i) An agent under a power of attorney that does not expressly grant the agent the authority to do an act described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or Code Sections 10-6B-43 through 10-6B-55 may petition the court for authority to do such act that is reasonable under the circumstances."

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SECTION 2-12. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 10-6B52, relating to personal and family maintenance, as follows:
"(D) The principal's minor dependents descendants who are not also the principal's children, if the principal had established a pattern of such payments or indicated a clear intent to make such payments;"
SECTION 2-13. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-12-3, relating to applicability to electronic records and signatures relating to a transaction, as follows:
"10-12-3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, this chapter shall apply to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. (b) This chapter shall not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by:
(1) A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts, or express trusts governed by Chapter 12 of Title 53; (2) Title 11 other than Code Section 11-1-306, Article 2, and Article 2A; or (3) The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act. (c) This chapter shall apply to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection (b) of this Code section to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) A transaction subject to this chapter shall also be subject to other applicable substantive law. (e) A governmental agency which is a party to a transaction subject to this chapter shall also be further subject to the records retention requirements for state and local government records established by state law."
SECTION 2-14. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to statute of frauds, is amended by revising Code Section 13-5-30, relating to agreements required to be in writing, as follows:
"13-5-30. (a) To make the following obligations binding on the promisor, the promise must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith or some person lawfully authorized by him or her:
(1) A promise by an executor, administrator a conservator, guardian, personal representative, or trustee to answer damages out of his or her own estate; (2) A promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another; (3) Any agreement made upon consideration of marriage; (4) Any contract for sale of lands, or any interest in, or concerning lands; (5) Any agreement that is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof; (6) Any promise to revive a debt barred by a statute of limitation; and

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(7) Any commitment to lend money. (b) Any agreement to modify, alter, cancel, repeal, revoke, release, or rescind a promise, agreement, contract, or commitment provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section must be in writing and signed by all parties to such agreement; provided, however, that if the party against whom enforcement of such agreement under this subsection is sought admits in a pleading, in testimony, or otherwise in court, that the agreement was made, then such agreement is enforceable if valid in all other respects."
SECTION 2-15. Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-9-4, relating to additional judicial eligibility requirements in certain counties, as follows:
"15-9-4. (a) No individual elected judge of the probate court in any county provided for in this Code section shall engage in the private practice of law. (b) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, in any county of this state having a population of more than 90,000 persons according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census and in which the probate court of such county meets the definition of a probate court as provided by Article 6 of this chapter, no person individual shall be judge of the probate court unless at the time of election, in addition to the qualifications required by law, he or she has attained the age of 30 years, and has been admitted to practice law for seven years preceding election, is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, and has been duly reinstated to the practice of law in the event of his or her disbarment therefrom. (c) A judge of the probate court holding such office on or after June 30, 2000, shall continue to hold such office and shall be allowed to seek reelection for such office. Notwithstanding the requirement that in certain counties the judge of the probate court be admitted to practice law for seven years preceding election, no decision, judgment, ruling or other official action of any judge of the probate court shall be overturned, denied, or overruled based solely on this requirement for qualification, election, and holding the office of judge of the probate court."
SECTION 2-16. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-17, relating to serving a minor or incapacitated adult, as follows:
"15-9-17. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 15-9-122 or any other provision of law to the contrary, in any action before the probate court in which the service of notice on a minor or an incapacitated adult is required by law or ordered by the probate court, such service of notice may be made by:
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(2) Serving the legal guardian or guardian ad litem of such minor or incapacitated adult if such legal guardian or guardian ad litem:
(A) Acknowledges receipt of such service; and (B) Certifies that he or she has delivered a copy of the document so served to the minor or incapacitated adult. (b) The acknowledgment of service and certification of the legal such guardian or guardian ad litem and the certificate of the service by mailing to the on such minor or incapacitated adult shall be filed with the probate court as proof of such service of notice. (c) As used in this Code section, the term 'guardian' shall have the same meaning provided in Code Section 53-1-2."
SECTION 2-17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-47, relating to default judgments, as follows:
"15-9-47. (a) If Notwithstanding any provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 9, if in any case pending before the probate court an answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has not been filed within the time required by law or by lawful order of the court, the case shall automatically become in default unless the time for filing the answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has been extended as provided by law. The petitioner at any time thereafter shall be entitled to verdict and judgment by default, in open court or in chambers, as if every item and paragraph of the petition or other pleadings filed in the matter were supported by proper evidence. At any time before final judgment, the court, in its discretion, upon payment of costs, may allow the default to open for providential cause preventing the filing of required pleadings or for excusable neglect or where the judge, from all the facts, shall determine that a proper case has been made for the default to open, on terms to be fixed by the court. In order for the default to be thus opened, the showing shall be made under oath, shall set up a meritorious defense, shall offer to plead instanter, and shall announce ready to proceed with the hearing in the matter. (b) The provisions of this Code section shall govern in proceedings pertaining to defaults in the probate court, and the provisions of Code Section 9-11-55 shall not be applicable to such proceedings."
SECTION 2-18. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60, relating to fees, as follows:
"15-9-60. (a) The judges or clerks of the probate courts of this state shall be entitled to charge and collect the sums enumerated in this Code section. (b) All sums that the probate courts may be required to collect pursuant to Code Sections 15-23-7, 15-9-60.1, and 36-15-9 and all other sums as may be required by law shall be in addition to the sums provided in this Code section. The sums provided for in this Code

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section are exclusive of costs for service of process, fees for publication of citation or notice, or any additional sums as may be provided by law. (c) The fees provided for in this Code section shall be paid into the county treasury less and except only such sums as are otherwise directed to be paid by law, which sums shall be remitted as provided by law by either the probate court or the county. (d) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 15-9-61, and except for the filing of a proceeding in which the filing party also files with the court a sworn affidavit that the party is unable because of indigence to pay the cost of court, all sums specified in this Code section shall be paid to the court at the time of filing or as thereafter incurred for services rendered. In accordance with Code Section 15-9-61, the judges of the probate courts are entitled to an advance cost of $30.00 for deposit to be made before filing any proceeding. (e) Cost in decedent's estates:
(1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in an initial proceeding regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead shall be $130.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such initial proceedings, exclusive of recording charges; (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'initial proceeding' shall mean the first proceeding filed in the probate court in connection with or regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following proceedings: petition for temporary letters of administration; petition for letters of administration; petition to probate will in common form; petition to probate will in solemn form; petition to probate will in solemn form and for letters of administration with will annexed; petition for order declaring no administration necessary; petition for year's support; petition for presumption of death of missing individual believed to be dead; any proceeding for ancillary administration by a foreign personal representative; or any other proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked with regard to the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead; (3) As used in this subsection, the term 'initial proceeding' shall not include a petition to establish custodial account for missing heir, a petition to enter a safe-deposit box, or any other petition or proceeding for which a specific cost is otherwise set forth in this Code section; (4) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $75.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, in any of the proceedings listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection filed subsequent to the filing of an initial proceeding regarding the estate of the same decedent or missing individual believed to be dead; (5) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $50.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, for the filing of the following proceedings or pleadings regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead: petition for letters of administration with will annexed (will previously probated); petition of personal

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representative for leave to sell property; petition for leave to sell perishable property; petition for leave to sell or encumber property previously set aside as year's support; petition by administrator for waiver of bond, grant of certain powers, or both; petition for discharge; petition by personal representative for approval of a division in kind; petition to determine heirs; petition by personal representative for direction under will; petition by personal representative to compromise a disputed claim or debt; petition by or against personal representative for an accounting or final settlement; petition to resign as personal representative and for the appointment of a successor; petition to remove a personal representative and for the appointment of a successor; citation against a personal representative for failure to make returns or for alleged mismanagement of estate; a caveat, objection, or other responsive pleading by which the proceeding becomes contested filed by any person to whom notice or citation has been issued; petition or motion to intervene as an interested party; and any other petition application, motion, or other pleading for which no specific cost is set forth in this Code section filed regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead; (6) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $25.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, for the filing of the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead: petition to change accounting period; petition to enter a safe-deposit box; petition or motion for attorneys' fees; petition or motion of personal representative for extra compensation; or inventory, appraisement, or annual, intermediate, or final returns of personal representatives; and (7) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $10.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court, exclusive of recording charges, for the filing of the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing person believed to be dead: notice of claim or claim of a creditor, if such notice or claim is filed with and accepted by the court; declination to serve of nominated personal representative; or renunciation of right of succession. (f) Costs in minor guardianship and conservatorship matters: (1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in a proceeding regarding the person, property, or person and property of a minor shall be $75.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such proceeding, exclusive of recording charges, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following proceedings: petition for temporary letters of guardianship of the person of a minor; petition for letters of guardianship of person, property, conservatorship, or person guardianship and property conservatorship of a minor by person other than natural guardian; petition for letters of guardianship of property conservatorship of a minor, by natural guardian, with bond -- personal property over $5,000.00; petition for order that natural guardian not be required to become legally qualified guardian of the property conservator; application of guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for letters of dismission; or any other proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the

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probate court is first invoked with regard to the person, property, or person and property of a minor; and (2) Except as otherwise provided, the costs for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be as set forth below for the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the person, property, or person and property of a minor, exclusive of recording charges:

(A) Petition of guardian conservator for leave to sell ............................

$ 70.00

(B) Petition to compromise doubtful claim of minor.............................

70

(C) Petition for leave to encroach on corpus..........................................

30

(D) Petition to change accounting period ..............................................

25

(E) Inventory or annual, intermediate, or final return (each).................

30

(F) Petition or motion for attorneys' fees ...............................................

70

(G) Petition to terminate temporary guardianship of minor ..................

30

(H) Any other petition, application, motion, or other pleading for which

no specific cost is set forth in this Code section filed regarding an

existing guardianship or conservatorship of a minor ..............................

30

(g) Costs in adult guardianship and conservatorship matters: (1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in a proceeding regarding the person, property, or person and property of an adult alleged to be incapacitated shall be $150.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such proceeding, exclusive of recording charges, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following proceedings: petition for the appointment of an emergency guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for an alleged gravely incapacitated adult; petition for the appointment of an emergency and permanent guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for an alleged gravely incapacitated adult; petition for the appointment of a guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for an alleged incapacitated adult; or any other proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked with regard to an adult alleged to be incapacitated; and (2) Except as otherwise provided, the cost for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be as set forth below for the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the person, property, or person and property of an incapacitated adult, exclusive of recording charges:

(A) Petition of guardian conservator for leave to sell ............................

$ 70.00

(B) Petition to compromise doubtful claim............................................

70

(C) Petition for leave to encroach on corpus..........................................

30

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(D) Petition to change accounting period ..............................................

25

(E) Inventory or annual, intermediate, or final return (each).................

30

(F) Petition or motion for attorneys' fees ...............................................

70

(G) Petition to terminate or modify guardianship or conservatorship of

incapacitated adult...................................................................................

70

(H) Application of guardian or conservator for letters of dismission ....

75

(I) Any other petition, application, motion, or other pleading for which

no specific cost is set forth in this Code section filed regarding an

existing guardianship or conservatorship of an adult .............................

70

(h) Costs in matters involving sterilization, involuntary treatment, habilitation, or temporary placement:
(1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in a proceeding filed under Chapter 20 of Title 31, Chapter 36A of Title 31, or Chapter 3, 4, or 7 of Title 37 shall be $130.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such proceeding, exclusive of recording charges; (2) There shall be no cost assessed for the receipt and consideration of affidavits in support of an order to apprehend under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 or Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 37 or for the issuance of the order to apprehend; and (3) There shall be no cost assessed for the receipt and consideration of a petition in support of an order to apprehend under Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 or Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 37 or for the issuance of the order to apprehend a patient alleged to be in noncompliance with an involuntary outpatient treatment order. (i) Costs for hearings in contested matters: (1) For conducting trials of contested matters or for formal hearing on the denial of an application for a weapons carry license before the probate court, the cost shall be $30.00 per one-half day or portion thereof; (2) There shall be no additional cost for the initial hearing in adult guardianship or conservatorship matters or in matters involving sterilization, involuntary treatment, habilitation, or involuntary placement; and (3) There shall be no cost for any hearing in an uncontested matter. (j) Custodial accounts. For each account accepted by the judge of the probate court as custodian for a minor, incapacitated adult, or missing or unknown heir or beneficiary, there shall be a one-time fee of 8 percent of the fund deducted from the fund when first accepted. (k) Miscellaneous costs. Except as otherwise provided, the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be entitled to the following costs for the proceedings, pleading, documents, or services itemized:

(1) Application for writ of habeas corpus .................................................... $ 75.00

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(2) Petition to establish lost papers, exclusive of recording charges ...........
(3) Petition for or declaration of exemptions ...............................................
(4) Petition to change birth certificate .........................................................
(5) For all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, for any application or petition by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked for which no cost is set forth in this Code section or other applicable law ...............................................................................................
(6) Issuance of any order, including a rule nisi, in any matter for which the costs set forth in this Code section do not include all services to be rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court, exclusive of recording charges ..
(7) Motions, amendments, or other pleadings filed in any matter for which the cost set forth in this Code section does not include all services to be rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court, exclusive of recording charges, and no other cost is set forth in this Code section ..........................
(8) For processing appeals to superior court, exclusive of recording charges ..........................................................................................................
(9) For issuance of writ of fieri facias (fi.fa.) ..............................................
(10) For all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court in the exercise of concurrent jurisdiction pursuant to Code Section 15-9-127 for which no cost is set forth in this Code section. The sums charged shall be the same as those charged for such services in the superior court pursuant to Code Section 15-6-77 or other applicable law Reserved.
(11) For issuance of permit to discharge fireworks .....................................
(12) Application for weapons carry license (exclusive of fees charged by other agencies for the examination of criminal records and mental health records)...............................................................................................
(13) For issuance of a replacement weapons carry license..........................
(13.1) For issuance of personal identification cards to judges or Justices. The fee shall be determined by The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia pursuant to Code Section 15-25-3.
(14) Application for marriage license if the applicants have completed premarital education pursuant to Code Section 19-3-30.1 ...........................

50 25 75
70 30
15 30 10
30 30
6
No fee

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(14.1) Application for a marriage license if the applicants have not completed premarital education pursuant to Code Section 19-3-30.1.......... (15) For the safekeeping of a will ................................................................ (16) For issuance of a veteran's license........................................................
(17) Reserved. For issuance of a peddler's license ..................................... (18) For issuance of a certificate of residency ............................................. (19) Registration of junk dealer ...................................................................
(20) Certification of publication of application for insurance company charter ............................................................................................................ (21) Recording of marks and brands, each ..................................................
(22) Exemplification .................................................................................... (23) Certification under seal of copies (plus copy cost) ..............................
(24) Certified copies of letters of personal representative, temporary administrator, conservator, or guardian, each, including copy cost ............. (25) For issuance of a subpoena, each .........................................................
(26) For filing and recording of oath or bond of any official, officer, or employee of any municipality or authority within the county, each ............ (27) For filing and recording of oath or bond of county official or officer .
(28) For examination of records or files by employee of the probate court to provide abstract of information contained therein or to provide copies therefrom, per estate or name........................................................................ (29) Recording, per page..............................................................................
(30) Copies, per page ...................................................................................

40 15 No fee 15 10 10
10 15 15 10
10 10
10 No fee
10 2
1.00"

SECTION 2-19. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-86, relating to verified petitions and notice and service thereof, as follows:
"15-9-86. Every application made to the judge of the probate court for the granting of any order shall be by verified petition in writing, stating the ground of such application and the order sought. Unless otherwise provided by law, if service of notice of the application such petition, other than by citation published citation in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made, is necessary under the law or in the judgment of the

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judge of the probate court on the motion of any party in interest or on the court's own motion, the judge shall cause a copy of the application petition, together with a citation to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted and notice of the date, time, of and place for filing any objections or for holding a final hearing, to be served by the sheriff or some lawful officer upon each party who resides in this state and to be mailed served by the probate court mailing by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to each party who resides outside this state at a known address, at least ten days, plus three days if mailed, before the hearing 30 days before any objection is required to be filed by such party or before a final hearing is held. An entry of such service of notice shall be made on the original. In extraordinary cases, where it is necessary to act before such service of notice can be given, the judge of the probate court shall so direct the proceedings as to make no final order until service of notice has been given."
SECTION 2-20. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-122, relating to applicability of laws and rules, as follows:
"15-9-122. Unless provided to the contrary by Code Section 9-11-81 or by Titles 29 and 53, the general laws and rules of practice, pleading, procedure, and evidence which that are applicable to the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern in civil cases in the probate courts."
SECTION 2-21. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-123, relating to appeal, as follows:
"15-9-123. (a) Either party to a civil case in the probate court shall have the right of appeal to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals from any decision made by the probate court, except an order appointing a temporary administrator, as provided by Chapter 6 of Title 5. (b) The general laws and rules of appellate practice and procedure which that are applicable to cases appealed from the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern appeals of civil cases from the probate courts."
SECTION 2-22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-126, relating to fees, as follows:
"15-9-126. For services rendered in jury trials, in the probate court's exercise of concurrent jurisdiction pursuant to Code Section 15-9-127, and in appeals to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, if a fee is not prescribed by Code Section 15-9-60, the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be entitled to charge and collect the same fee sums as that those

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of the clerk of the superior court provided in Code Section 15-6-77 or other applicable law for similar services in superior court."
SECTION 2-23. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-127, relating to concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts, as follows:
"15-9-127. (a) Probate courts subject to this article shall have concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts with regard to the proceedings for:
(1) Declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries pursuant to Code Sections 9-4-4, 9-45, and 9-4-6, 9-4-8, 9-4-9, and 9-4-11; (2) Tax motivated estate planning dispositions of wards' property pursuant to Code Sections 29-3-36 and 29-5-36; (3) Approval of settlement agreements pursuant to former Code Section 53-3-22 as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or; Code Section 53-5-25 or 53-5-27 for which the settlement agreement would affect an interest in real or personal property to be taken by a trust designated in the will; or Code Section 53-12-9; (4) Adjudication of actions concerning trusts, trustees, and trust directors authorized by the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 53 Appointment of new trustee to replace trustee pursuant to Code Section 53-12-201; (5) Acceptance of the resignation of a trustee upon written request of the beneficiaries pursuant to Code Section 53-12-220; (6) Acceptance of resignation of a trustee upon petition of the trustee pursuant to Code Section 53-12-220; (7) Motions seeking an order for disinterment and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing as provided in Code Section 53-2-27; (8) Conversion to a unitrust and related matters pursuant to Code Section 53-12-362; and (9)(5) Adjudication of petitions under Code Section 10-6B-16 to construe a power of attorney, review an agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief; (6) Adjudication of petitions under subsection (i) of Code Section 10-6B-40 to grant an agent authority under a power of attorney; and (7) Adjudication of petitions for direction or construction of a will or trust instrument pursuant to Code Section 23-2-92, 53-4-55, 53-4-56, 53-7-75, or 53-12-27, or other applicable law. (b) In civil cases, probate courts subject to this article may: (1) Apply equitable principles; (2) Hear evidence on and decide any contested question; and (3) Issue such orders as are appropriate under the circumstances. (c) Probate courts subject to this article shall have and may exercise the jurisdiction and authority conferred by subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section to the greatest extent that does not infringe the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts pursuant to Article VI, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this state."

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SECTION 2-24. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended by revising Code Section 19-3-65, relating to powers of superior court judge in appointing and removing trustees and protecting trust estate, as follows:
"19-3-65. Subject to Code Sections 15-9-127, 23-1-4, and 53-12-6, the The judge of the superior court of the county of a spouse's domicile may at any time, upon petition, exercise equitable powers in appointing, removing, or substituting trustees or in granting any order for the protection of the trust estate, exercising a wise discretion as to the terms on which the appointment shall be made or on which the order shall be granted."
SECTION 2-25. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 19-3-66, relating to enforcement of marriage contracts, postnuptial settlements, and antenuptial agreements, as follows:
"19-3-66. (a) Marriage contracts and postnuptial settlements shall be enforced at the instance of all persons in whose favor there are limitations of the estate. (b) Antenuptial agreements may be enforced by a court of equity at the instance of:
(1) The parties to the marriage; or (2) The offspring of the marriage and their heirs at any time after the death of a spouse, subject to Code Sections 15-9-30, 23-1-4, and 53-7-40; provided, however, that when enforced at the instance of such offspring and their heirs, the court may enforce in favor of other persons."
SECTION 2-26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 19-6-7, relating to interest in deceased party's estate after grant of permanent alimony, as follows:
"19-6-7. After permanent alimony is granted, upon the death of the party liable for the alimony the other party shall not be entitled to any further interest in the estate of the deceased party by virtue of the marriage contract between the parties; however, such permanent provision shall be continued to the other party or a portion of the deceased party's estate equivalent to the permanent provision shall be set apart to the other party."
SECTION 2-27. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud, is amended by revising Code Section 23-2-58, relating to confidential relations defined, as follows:
"23-2-58. Any relationship shall be deemed confidential, whether arising from nature, created by law, or resulting from contracts, where one party is so situated as to exercise a controlling influence over the will, conduct, and interest of another or where, from a similar relationship of mutual confidence, the law requires the utmost good faith, such as the

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relationship between partners,; principal and agent, etc; guardian or conservator and minor or ward; personal representative or temporary administrator and heir, legatee, devisee, or beneficiary; trustee and beneficiary; and similar fiduciary relationships."
SECTION 2-28. Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, is amended by revising Code Section 50-27-21, relating to preservation of lottery proceeds by retailers, accounting procedures, and preference accorded proceeds of insolvent retailers, as follows:
"50-27-21. (a) All proceeds from the sale of the lottery tickets or shares shall constitute a trust fund until paid to the corporation either directly or through the corporation's authorized collection representative. A lottery retailer and officers of a lottery retailer's business shall have a fiduciary duty to preserve and account for lottery proceeds and lottery retailers shall be personally liable for all proceeds. Proceeds shall include unsold instant tickets received by a lottery retailer and cash proceeds of the sale of any lottery products, net of allowable sales commissions and credit for lottery prizes sold to or paid to winners by lottery retailers. Sales proceeds and unused instant tickets shall be delivered to the corporation or its authorized collection representative upon demand. (b) The corporation shall require retailers to place all lottery proceeds due the corporation in accounts in institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation not later than the close of the next banking day after the date of their collection by the retailer until the date they are paid over to the corporation. At the time of such deposit, lottery proceeds shall be deemed to be the property of the corporation. The corporation may require a retailer to establish a single separate electronic funds transfer account where available for the purpose of receiving moneys from ticket or share sales, making payments to the corporation, and receiving payments for the corporation. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the corporation, each lottery retailer shall establish a separate bank account for lottery proceeds which shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and assets and shall not be commingled with any other funds or assets. (c) Whenever any person who receives proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets or shares in the capacity of a lottery retailer becomes insolvent or dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person or his estate shall have preference over all debts or demands. (d) Whenever any person who receives proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets or shares in the capacity of a lottery retailer dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person's estate shall have preference over all debts or demands except the provision of year's support for such person's family."
SECTION 2-29. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 50-27-102, relating to role of corporation, implementation and certification, separation of funds and accounting, and disputes, as follows:

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"(c) The corporation shall require location owners and location operators to place all bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds due the corporation in a segregated account in institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation not later than the close of the next banking day after the date of their collection by the retailer until the date they are paid over to the corporation. At the time of such deposit, bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds shall be deemed to be the property of the corporation. The corporation may require a location owner or location operator to establish a single separate electronic funds transfer account where available for the purpose of receiving proceeds from Class B machines, making payments to the corporation, and receiving payments for the corporation. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the corporation, each bona fide coin operated amusement machine location owner or location operator shall establish a separate bank account for bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds which shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and assets and shall not be commingled with any other funds or assets. Whenever any person who receives proceeds from bona fide coin operated amusement machines becomes insolvent or, the proceeds due the corporation from such person shall have preference over all debts or demands. Whenever any person who receives proceeds from bona fide coin operated amusement machines dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person or his or her person's estate shall have preference over all debts or demands except the provision of year's support for such person's family. If any financial obligation to the corporation has not been timely received, the officers, directors, members, partners, or shareholders of the location owner or location operator shall be personally liable for the moneys owed to the corporation."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M

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Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 12.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 886. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, McCall of the 33rd and Knight of the 130th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding animal protection, so as to require veterinarians or veterinary technicians that provide treatment to animals to scan such animals' microchips and to report ownership information under certain circumstances; to allow such professionals to appear and testify regarding the ownership and treatment of such animals; to provide such professionals with immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to require licensed veterinarians who provide treatment to pets to scan their microchips and to report ownership information under certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to allow licensed veterinarians to appear and testify regarding the ownership and treatment of certain pets; to provide such professionals with immunity; to provide for the State Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-50-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Animal control officer' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 4-11-2. (2) 'Microchip reader' means a device designed to read microchips at 125 kHz, both encrypted and nonencrypted, 128 kHz, and 134.2 kHz, and which is ISO 11784 and 11785 compliant. (3) 'Pet' means any domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the household of its owner. Such term shall not include livestock. (b) No later than July 1, 2021, the board, or its designee, shall establish and maintain an online data base that enables pet owners who reside in this state to register pets with microchips with the board so that ownership information of such pets may be searched. (c) The data base shall be accessible and searchable by: (1) All licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed under this chapter, and their designees for the purpose of complying with this Code section; (2) Law enforcement agencies in this state; and (3) Animal control officers. (d)(1) After July 1, 2021, when any pet is brought to a veterinary facility for the first time, the licensed veterinarian, or his or her designee, shall scan for the presence of an identifying microchip through the use of a microchip reader. If no microchip is detected, the licensed veterinarian, or his or her designee, shall not be required to take any further steps to identify whether the person who is presenting the pet for treatment or on whose behalf the pet is being presented for treatment is the pet's rightful owner. If a microchip is found, the licensed veterinarian, or his or her designee, shall search

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the data base, once established pursuant to this Code section, to confirm whether the person who presented the pet for treatment or on whose behalf the pet was presented for treatment is listed as the owner in the data base. (2) If the review of the data base suggests that the person who presented the pet for treatment or on whose behalf the pet was presented for treatment is not the rightful owner, the licensed veterinarian shall report that information to the law enforcement agency or animal control officer within the jurisdiction where the veterinary facility is located. Such report shall be made no later than 24 hours after the conclusion of treatment of the pet. (3) The licensed veterinarian may appear and testify in any judicial or administrative proceeding concerning the ownership and treatment of such pets about which a report was made under this Code section. (e) The board may require by rules and regulations for a licensed veterinarian to report to a law enforcement agency or to an animal control officer if such licensed veterinarian has cause to believe that a microchip may have been removed from the pet. (f)(1) A licensed veterinarian violates this Code section when the licensed veterinarian fails after July 1, 2021, to:
(A) Scan the pet for a microchip; (B) Access the data base after confirming the presence of a microchip; or (C) Comply with the reporting requirements of this Code section. (2) A licensed veterinarian who violates this Code section shall be: (A) Required to attend a training session that, at a minimum, shall educate the licensed veterinarian about proper techniques for microchip scanning and accessing the data base; and (B) Subject to any other discipline the board may deem appropriate. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to: (1) Create any civil or criminal liability for any person who is not an owner of a pet who gratuitously and in good faith renders assistance to a pet or takes a pet to a veterinarian facility for treatment; (2) Require pet owners to register their microchipped pets in the data base; (3) Require a licensed veterinarian to have or to purchase a microchip reader; or (4) Proscribe or require the provision of treatment to any pet. (h) Any person participating in the making of a report pursuant to this Code section or participating in any administrative or judicial proceeding pursuant to this chapter, Title 4, or Title 16 shall, in so doing, be immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed, provided that such participation pursuant to this Code section or any other law is made in good faith. (i) Any information provided for and entered into the data base shall be exempt from disclosure under the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (j) The board may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and maintain the data base and to otherwise effect the purposes of this Code section."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-21, relating to general powers of the board and liberal construction of powers, as follows:
"(a) The board shall have the power to: (1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in this state; (2) Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in this state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians; and to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke veterinary faculty licenses, consistent with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter; (3) Conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter or grounds for disciplining persons licensed under this chapter; (4) Inspect veterinary premises and equipment, including mobile veterinary clinics, at any time in accordance with protocols established by rule of the board; (5) Establish an online data base for the registration of microchipped pets whose owners reside in this state as provided in Code Section 43-50-4; (5)(6) Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board; and, in connection therewith, to administer oaths, receive evidence, make the necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may designate one or more of its members to serve as its hearing officer; (6)(7) Appoint from its own membership one member to act as a representative of the board at any meeting within or outside the state where such representative is deemed desirable; (7)(8) Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant to this chapter; (8)(9) Adopt, amend, or repeal all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry this chapter into effect, including without limitation the establishment and print or electronic publication of standards of professional conduct for the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; and (9)(10) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees for licensing."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox

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E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 16.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 821. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Greene of the 151st and Buckner of the 137th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to remove the prohibition of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009, of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, or the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to allow for the possibility of such adjustments for such members granted on or after July 1, 2020; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Turner of the 21st was excused from voting on HB 821.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague N Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter
Cheokas N Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooke N Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier
Frye N Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene N Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell
Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes N Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby Y Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott N Lumsden Y Marin N Martin N Mathiak N Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin N Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner N Washburn Y Watson Y Welch N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N
Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 92, nays 66.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 821.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly N Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner N Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper N Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey
Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Erwin N Evans N Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly N Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V
Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C N Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen N Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park N Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall N Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn N Watson N Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson
Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 67, nays 91.

The motion was lost.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #2 THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3., debate shall be limited to no more than one hour on each piece of legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Open Rule

HR 18
HR 1038 HR 1039 HR 1041

Robinson, Mr. Jakeith Bendray, Sr.; compensate (Substitute) (App-Hugley-136th) Gardiner, Kenneth Eric; compensate (Substitute)(App-Gordon-163rd) Lucci, Dominic Brian; compensate (Substitute)(App-Gordon-163rd) Jones, Mark Jason; compensate (Substitute)(App-Gordon-163rd)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 244
HB 474
HB 479 HB 488 HB 523 HB 854 HB 994 HB 1021
HB 1040 HB 1046 HB 1055

Electric membership corporations; comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; require (Substitute)(ED&T-Stephens-164th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 36 4386S) Labor and industrial relations; certain procedures prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rules of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; require (Substitute)(SCCJS-Kirby-114th) Hidden Predator Act of 2019; enact (Substitute)(Judy-Clark-147th) Commerce and trade; prevent organized retail crime (Substitute) (JudyNC-Momtahan-17th)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 28 9737S) Local government; regulating the use of certain real estate as short-term rental property; prohibit (Substitute)(RegI-Carpenter-4th) Local government; battery charged fences; provisions (Substitute) (GAff-Rutledge-109th) Courts; provisions relating to addressing criminal gang activities; revise (Substitute)(JudyNC-Reeves-34th) Georgia Driver's Education Commission; increase the additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinance under "Joshua's Law" (MotV-Hitchens-161st) Penal institutions; total maximum fee that shall be collected when pay-only probation is imposed; revise (JudyNC-Dunahoo-30th) Commerce and trade; provide for assistance to individuals with disabilities at self-service gasoline stations (Substitute)(H&HS-Howard-124th) Equal Opportunity for Access in Education Act; enact (Substitute) (Ed-Jasperse-11th)

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HB 1084 HB 1101
HB 1102 HB 1108
HB 1116 HB 1121 HB 1125 HR 378

State government; provide for the creation of the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals (Substitute)(HEd-Cheokas-138th) Insurance; requirements of insurers upon information requests by claimants; provide (Substitute)(SCCJS-Momtahan-17th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 41 2511S) Revised Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax Act of 2020; enact (Substitute)(W&M-Rutledge-109th) Property; procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving minors' claims; clarify and revise (Substitute)(SCCJS-Burchett-176th) Insurance; uninsured motorist coverage; revise liability of an insurer upon refusal to pay an insured (Substitute)(SCCJS-Gullett-19th) Torts; right of action for sexual harassment against a co-worker, supervisor, or employer; provide (Substitute)(SCCJS-Efstration-104th) Lacee's Law; enact (H&HS-Kelley-16th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 33 8381S) Georgia Gaming Commission; all forms of betting, bingo games, raffles, and gambling shall be permitted; provide - CA (Substitute) (RegI-Stephens-164th)

Structured Rule

HB 1035 Sales and use tax; certain tax exemptions; repeal sunset provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Martin-49th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
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 1046. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Williams of the 145th, Hugley of the 136th, Beverly of the 143rd, Welch of the 110th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petroleum products, so as to provide for assistance to individuals with disabilities at self-service gasoline stations; to provide for requirements for assistance; to provide for signage on gasoline pumps with information relating to the assistance; to

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provide for violations and fines; to provide for enforcement; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petroleum products, so as to provide for assistance to individuals with disabilities at self-service gasoline stations; to provide for requirements for assistance; to provide for signage on gasoline pumps with information relating to the assistance; to provide that no private cause of action is created; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petroleum products, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-1-164.2. (a) Every gasoline station which sells gasoline on a self-service basis shall require an attendant employed by the station to dispense gasoline for the holder of a special disability permit provided for in subsection (e) of Code Section 40-2-74.1 if the holder of the permit;
(1) Is driving the motor vehicle into which the gasoline is to be dispensed; and (2) Is not accompanied by another person 16 years of age or older who is not mobility impaired or blind. The gasoline station shall be required to have a telephone number that is operational and answered by an attendant during the hours the gasoline station is open to the public for which a person can call to request assistance. The gasoline station shall fill in such number on the decal or sticker affixed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. If a request is made when a second attendant is not present, the gasoline station is not required to provide assistance, but is encouraged to do so, where feasible. (b) The Department of Agriculture shall affix a decal or sticker on the front of each selfservice gasoline pump upon initial inspection or re-inspection. Such decal or sticker shall be at least 15 square inches printed on a blue background and shall include: (1) The international symbol of accessibility; (2) Wording such as 'For Help Call', 'Call for Assistance', or 'Assistance Available Upon Request'; and

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(3) A blank for the gasoline station to fill in the telephone number for such gasoline station to reach an attendant. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to create a private cause of action."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Meeks
E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn N Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 16.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 1125. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Smith of the 70th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health and state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, respectively, so as to provide for information and screening coverage for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for a definition; to provide for identified and compiled information to be posted on the internet and distributed to physicians; to provide for coverage under the state health benefit plan for additional screening for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health and state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, respectively, so as to provide for information and screening coverage for individuals with a high risk for breast cancer; to define a term; to provide for information to be posted on the internet and distributed to physicians; to provide for coverage under the state health benefit plan for additional screening for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Lacee's Law."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-1-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'individual with a high risk for breast cancer' means an individual:

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(1) With a lifetime risk of breast cancer of 20 percent or greater as according to a risk assessment tool based primarily on family history, such as but not limited to, the TyrerCuzick Version 8.0b model; (2) With a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation based on genetic testing; (3) Who has not had genetic testing, but has a first-degree relative with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation; (4) Who has had radiation therapy to the chest between ten and 30 years of age; and (5) Who has Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Cowden syndrome, or Bannayan-RileyRuvalcaba syndrome or has a first-degree relative who has any such syndrome. (b) The department, in consultation with the Georgia Composite Medical Board, shall identify and compile information on factors and pertinent history to identify individuals with a high risk for breast cancer. Such information shall be reviewed annually and updated, if necessary. (c) The information identified and compiled pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be posted in a prominent location on the department's website for the purpose of providing consumers with information on pertinent family history and other factors that should be provided to an individual's physician to determine whether someone is an individual with a high risk for breast cancer. Such information shall also be annually distributed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board to all physicians licensed to practice medicine in this state."
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-18-4.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'individual with a high risk for breast cancer' means an individual:
(1) With a lifetime risk of breast cancer of 20 percent or greater as according to a risk assessment tool based primarily on family history, such as but not limited to, the TyrerCuzick Version 8.0b model; (2) With a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation based on genetic testing; (3) Who has not had genetic testing, but has a first-degree relative with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation; (4) Who has had radiation therapy to the chest between ten and 30 years of age; and (5) Who has Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Cowden syndrome, or Bannayan-RileyRuvalcaba syndrome or has a first-degree relative who has any such syndrome. (b) The health insurance plan established pursuant to this article shall include coverage for breast cancer screening for individuals with a high risk for breast cancer who are 30 years of age or older. Such breast cancer screening coverage shall include: (1) An annual mammogram or digital breast tomosynthesis; and

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(2) An annual breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or appropriate alternative advanced screening study, such as but not limited to, whole breast ultrasound, if the individual is unable to undergo such breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (c) The department shall collect nonidentifying data on the number of individuals in the health insurance plan established pursuant to this article who are determined to be individuals with a high risk for breast cancer pursuant to this Code section."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1021. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Powell of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Driver's Education Commission, so as to increase the additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances under "Joshua's Law"; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Prince of the 127th were excused from voting on HB 1021.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1102. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th and Kirby of the 114th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, so as to provide for a revised homestead option sales tax; to provide for a revised distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an equalized homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local option sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for elector petitions and referenda; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, so as to provide for a revised homestead option sales tax; to provide for a revised distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an equalized homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local option sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for elector petitions and referenda; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 3
48-8-109.15. This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'Revised Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax Act of 2020.'
48-8-109.16. In any county where a homestead option sales and use tax under Part 1 of this article is being levied, the question of whether to suspend the sales and use tax authorized by Code Section 48-8-102 and replace such tax with a sales and use tax authorized by this part shall be submitted to the electors of the special district in the manner provided for in Code Section 48-8-109.18. If the sales and use tax is not approved by the electors, then the homestead option sales and use tax under Part 1 of this article shall continue in full force and effect.
48-8-109.17. (a) Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state, there are created within this state 159 special districts. The geographical boundary of each county shall correspond with and shall be conterminous with the geographical boundary of one of the 159 special districts. (b) When the imposition of a local sales and use tax is authorized according to the procedures provided in this part within a special district, the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district shall levy a local sales and use tax at the same rate as provided in Part 1 of this article. Except as otherwise provided in this part, the local sales and use tax shall correspond to the tax imposed and administered by Part 1 of this article. The local sales and use tax levied pursuant to this part shall apply to all items and transactions subject to taxation pursuant to Part 1 of this article. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation pursuant to Part 1 of this article shall be subject to the tax levied pursuant to this part. (c) No sales and use tax shall be levied in a special district under this part in which a tax is levied and collected under Article 2 of this chapter.
48-8-109.18. (a) Whenever a petition is filed with the election superintendent of any county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district and such petition is signed by at least 10 percent of the electors registered to vote in the last general election directing such election superintendent to submit to the electors of the special district the question of whether the sales and use tax authorized by this part shall be imposed, the election superintendent shall determine the validity of such petition within 60 days of its

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being filed. In the event the election superintendent determines that such petition is valid, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of the imposition of the sales and use tax to the voters of the special district for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall issue the call and shall conduct the election on a date and in the manner authorized under Code Section 21-2-540. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date of the election in the official organ of such county. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following ballot question:

'( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the homestead option sales and use tax be suspended within the special district within _____________ County and a revised homestead option sales and use tax be levied for the purpose of reducing the ad valorem property tax millage rates levied by county and municipal governments on homestead properties, with 99 percent of such tax being used to roll back ad valorem property tax millage rates?'

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the ballot question referred to in this subsection shall precede any and all other ballot questions which are to appear on the same ballot. (b) All persons desiring to vote in favor of levying the sales and use tax shall vote 'Yes,' and those persons opposed to levying the tax shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast are in favor of levying the tax, then the tax shall be levied in accordance with this part; otherwise, the sales and use tax may not be levied, and the question of the imposition of the sales and use tax may not again be submitted to the voters of the special district until after 24 months immediately following the month in which the election was held. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent to hold and conduct such elections under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections. It shall be the superintendent's further duty to canvass the returns, declare the result of the election, and certify the result to the Secretary of State and to the commissioner. The expense of the election shall be borne by the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district holding the election. (c) If the imposition of the sales and use tax provided in this part is approved in a referendum election as provided by subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district shall adopt a resolution during the first 30 days following the certification of the result of the election imposing the sales and use tax authorized in this part on behalf of the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district. The resolution shall be effective on the first day of the next succeeding calendar quarter which begins more than 80 days after the adoption of the resolution. With respect to services which are billed on a regular monthly basis, however, the resolution shall become effective with the first regular billing period coinciding with or following the otherwise effective date of the resolution. A certified copy of the

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resolution shall be forwarded to the commissioner so that it will be received within five days after its adoption.
48-8-109.19. (a) The sales and use tax levied pursuant to this part shall be exclusively administered and collected by the commissioner for the use and benefit of each county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of a special district. Such administration and collection shall be accomplished in the same manner and subject to the same applicable provisions, procedures, and penalties provided in Article 1 of this chapter except that the sales and use tax provided in this part shall be applicable to sales of motor fuels as prepaid local tax as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, to the same extent that sales of motor fuels are subject to taxation pursuant to Part 1 of this article; provided, however, that all moneys collected from each taxpayer by the commissioner shall be applied first to such taxpayer's liability for taxes owed the state. Dealers shall be allowed a percentage of the amount of the sales and use tax due and accounted for and shall be reimbursed in the form of a deduction in submitting, reporting, and paying the amount due if such amount is not delinquent at the time of payment. The deduction shall be at the rate and subject to the requirements specified under subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 48-8-50. (b) Each sales and use tax return remitting sales and use taxes collected under this part shall separately identify the location of each retail establishment at which any of the sales and use taxes remitted were collected and shall specify the amount of sales and the amount of taxes collected at each establishment for the period covered by the return in order to facilitate the determination by the commissioner that all sales and use taxes imposed by this part are collected and distributed according to situs of sale. (c) The proceeds of the sales and use tax collected by the commissioner in each special district under this part shall be disbursed as soon as practicable after collection as follows:
(1) One percent of the amount collected shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury in order to defray the costs of administration; and (2) The remaining proceeds shall be disbursed to the governing authority of the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district, and each municipality located wholly or partially therein, and shall be utilized as follows:
(A) The proceeds shall be used to roll back, and eliminate if possible, the millage rates for any county ad valorem property tax line items levied uniformly throughout the county on homestead properties, including in all municipalities; and (B) Any remaining proceeds shall be used to roll back at an equal and uniform rate across both of the following categories, and eliminate if possible:
(i) The millage rates for any county ad valorem property tax line items levied only in unincorporated portions of the county on homestead properties; and (ii) The millage rates for any municipal ad valorem property tax line items levied in every municipality located wholly or partially in the county on homestead properties but not in unincorporated portions of the county.

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If any municipality is located partially in the special district, then only that portion so located shall be considered in the calculations contained in this subsection. (d) The form to collect ad valorem tax prepared by the county tax commissioner shall reflect the full amount owed by the taxpayer pursuant to the millage rates set by the county governing authority and any municipal governing authority. Under a separate heading, the form shall reflect the deductions from the gross ad valorem tax amount realized through the application of proceeds from the revised homestead option sales and use tax.
48-8-109.20. Where a local sales or use tax has been paid with respect to tangible personal property by the purchaser either in another local tax jurisdiction within this state or in a tax jurisdiction outside this state, the sales and use tax may be credited against the sales and use tax authorized to be imposed by this part upon the same property. If the amount of sales or use tax so paid is less than the amount of the use tax due under this part, the purchaser shall pay an amount equal to the difference between the amount paid in the other tax jurisdiction and the amount due under this part. The commissioner may require such proof of payment in another local tax jurisdiction as the commissioner deems necessary and proper. No credit shall be granted, however, against the sales and use tax imposed under this part for tax paid in another jurisdiction if the sales and use tax paid in such other jurisdiction is used to obtain a credit against any other local sales and use tax levied in the special district or in the county which is conterminous with the special district; and sales and use taxes so paid in another jurisdiction shall be credited first against the sales and use tax levied under this part and then against the sales and use tax levied under Article 3 of this chapter, if applicable.
48-8-109.21. (a) Whenever the governing authority of any county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district in which the sales and use tax authorized by this part is being levied wishes to submit to the electors of the special district the question of whether the sales and use tax authorized by this part shall be discontinued, the governing authority shall notify the election superintendent of the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district by forwarding to the superintendent a copy of a resolution of the governing authority calling for the referendum election. Upon receipt of the resolution, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of discontinuing the levy of the sales and use tax to the voters of the special district for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall issue the call and shall conduct the election on a date and in the manner authorized under Code Section 21-2-540. If such sales and use tax is repealed, then the sales and use tax under Part 1 of this article shall replace the sales and use tax that was imposed under this part. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a

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week for two weeks immediately preceding the date of the election in the official organ of such county. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:
'( ) YES Shall the revised homestead option sales and use tax being levied ( ) NO within the special district within _____________ County for the
purpose of reducing the ad valorem property tax millage rates levied by county and municipal governments on homestead properties, with 99 percent of such tax being used to roll back ad valorem property tax millage rates, be terminated?'
(b) All persons desiring to vote in favor of discontinuing the sales and use tax shall vote 'Yes,' and those persons opposed to discontinuing the tax shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast are in favor of discontinuing the sales and use tax, then the sales and use tax shall cease to be levied on the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which the commissioner receives the certification of the result of the election; otherwise, the sales and use tax shall continue to be levied, and the question of discontinuing the tax may not again be submitted to the voters of the special district until after 24 months immediately following the month in which the election was held. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent to hold and conduct such elections under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections. It shall be the superintendent's further duty to canvass the returns, declare and certify the result of the election, and certify the result to the Secretary of State and to the commissioner. The expense of the election shall be borne by the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district holding the election.
48-8-109.22. No sales and use tax provided for in this part shall be imposed upon the sale of tangible personal property which is ordered by and delivered to the purchaser at a point outside the geographical area of the special district in which the sales and use tax is imposed under this part regardless of the point at which title passes, if the delivery is made by the seller's vehicle, United States mail, or common carrier or by private or contract carrier licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
48-8-109.23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'building and construction materials' means all building and construction materials, supplies, fixtures, or equipment, any combination of such items, and any other leased or purchased articles when the materials, supplies, fixtures, equipment, or articles are to be utilized or consumed during construction or are to be incorporated into construction work pursuant to a bona fide written construction contract. (b) No sales and use tax provided for in this part shall be imposed in a special district upon the sale or use of building and construction materials when the contract pursuant to which the materials are purchased or used was advertised for bid prior to approval of the

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levy of the sales and use tax by the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district and the contract was entered into as a result of a bid actually submitted in response to the advertisement prior to approval of the levy of the sales and use tax.

48-8-109.24. The commissioner shall have the power and authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the effective and efficient administration and enforcement of the collection of the sales and use tax authorized to be imposed by this part."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague
Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan N Glanton

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. N Jones, S N Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser

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N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 91, nays 70.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room #507 B Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 12, 2020

Clerk Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Mr. Clerk,

I would like to formally change my vote on House Bill 1102 from YES to NO.

My initial vote was made in error, and I would like to correct this immediately to reflect my true judgement on the issue.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mary Robichaux State Representative, District 48

Representative Jones of the 91st moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1102.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague
Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Caldwell N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas N Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke
Cooper N Corbett

Y Davis N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo E Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines
Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hill N Hitchens

Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott N Lumsden Y Marin N Martin N Mathiak N Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix N Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner N Washburn N Watson N Welch
Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.
Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 68, nays 87.

The motion was lost.

HB 864. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Greene of the 151st, Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Stephens of the 164th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide for excise taxes to be levied on the sale of vapor devices and consumable vapor products; to provide for the collection and remittance of such taxes; to require licensure for persons dealing with vapor devices or

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consumable vapor products and to provide for application and renewal of such licenses; to provide for appeals of certain decisions made by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for excise taxes to be levied on the sale of certain alternative nicotine products, vapor devices, and consumable vapor products; to provide for a reduction of the tax rate for modified risk tobacco products; to require licensure of importers, manufacturers, distributors, and dealers of alternative nicotine products or vapor products; to provide for license fees, suspensions, revocations, and renewals; to provide for procedures for hearings and appeals; to provide for bonds; to provide for seizure of certain products; to require certain reports and provide for inspections of certain records; to prohibit certain conduct relating to the sale and transportation of alternative nicotine products and vapor products; to provide for assessments and penalties; to provide for powers and duties of special agents and enforcement officers; to permit licensed dealers to make deliveries of cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products pursuant to specific terms and conditions; to allow such dealers to market, receive, and process orders for such products using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by third parties; to provide for the relationship between such dealers and third parties; to provide certain requirements for individuals making deliveries on behalf of a dealer; to provide for warrantless searches and seizures by certain agents and officers of the Department of Revenue; to provide for appeals of certain decisions made by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise and provide for 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:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising Chapter 11, relating to taxes on tobacco products, as follows:
"CHAPTER 11

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48-11-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Alternative nicotine product' means any material that contains nicotine, but does not contain tobacco leaf, and is intended for human consumption, whether such material is chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or ingested by any other means. Such term shall include, but shall not be limited to, nicotine gel, pouches, or gum or dissolvable nicotine strips, sticks, lozenges, or pellets. Such term shall not include little cigars, cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, consumable vapor products, or any product regulated as a drug or therapeutic device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (2) 'Alternative nicotine product dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes alternative nicotine products to a consumer in this state. (3) 'Alternative nicotine product distributor' means any person who:
(A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on alternative nicotine product dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of:
(i) Importing alternative nicotine products into this state or purchasing alternative nicotine products from other alternative nicotine product manufacturers or alternative nicotine product distributors; and (ii) Selling the alternative nicotine products to alternative nicotine product dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the alternative nicotine products directly to the ultimate consumers of the alternative nicotine products. (4) 'Alternative nicotine product importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, finished alternative nicotine products for sale or distribution. (5) 'Alternative nicotine product manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels finished alternative nicotine products. (1)(6) 'Cigar' means any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco when the cover of the roll is also tobacco. Such term shall include a little cigar. (2)(7) 'Cigar dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes cigars to a consumer in this state. (3)(8) 'Cigar distributor' means any person, whether located within or outside the borders of this state, other than a cigar dealer, who sells or distributes cigars within or into the boundaries of this state and who: (A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on cigar dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of: (i) Importing cigars into this state or purchasing cigars from other cigar manufacturers or cigar distributors; and (ii) Selling the cigars to cigar dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the cigars directly to the ultimate consumer of the cigars.

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(4)(9) 'Cigar importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, a finished cigar for sale or distribution. (5)(10) 'Cigar manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels a finished cigar. (6)(11) 'Cigarette' means any roll or stick for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco when the cover of the roll is paper or any substance other than tobacco or when the stick is heated in a device without combustion. (7)(12) 'Cigarette dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes cigarettes to a consumer in this state. (8)(13) 'Cigarette distributor' means any person, whether located within or outside the borders of this state, other than a cigarette dealer, who sells or distributes cigarettes within or into the boundaries of this state and who:
(A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on cigarette dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of:
(i) Importing cigarettes into this state or purchasing cigarettes from other cigarette manufacturers or cigarette distributors; and (ii) Selling the cigarettes to cigarette dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the cigarettes directly to the ultimate consumer of the cigarettes. Such term shall not include any cigarette manufacturer, export warehouse proprietor, or cigarette importer with a valid permit under 26 U.S.C. Section 5712, if such person sells or distributes cigarettes in this state only to cigarette distributors who hold valid and current licenses under Code Section 48-11-4 or to an export warehouse proprietor or another cigarette manufacturer with a valid permit under 26 U.S.C. Section 5712. (9)(14) 'Cigarette importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, a finished cigarette for sale or distribution. (10)(15) 'Cigarette manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels a finished cigarette. (16) 'Closed system' means any disposable container which is prefilled and sealed by the manufacturer, not easily refillable or intended or designed to be refillable, and intended or used to dispense consumable vapor products by way of a vapor device that is intended or designed to be reused. (17) 'Consumable vapor product' means any liquid solution, whether it contains nicotine or not, that is intended to be heated into an aerosol state and inhaled by an individual. Such term shall include, but shall not be limited to, e-liquid, e-juice, vape juice, and cartridges that are prefilled with such a solution. Such term shall not include any alternative nicotine product, cigar, cigarette, loose or smokeless tobacco, perfume, potpourri, essential oil, or product regulated as a drug or therapeutic device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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(11)(18) 'Counterfeit cigarette' means cigarettes that are manufactured, fabricated, assembled, processed, packaged, or labeled by any person other than the trademark owner of a cigarette brand or the owner's designated agent. (12)(19) 'Dealer' means any person who is a cigar dealer, a cigarette dealer, or a loose or smokeless tobacco dealer, an alternative nicotine product dealer, or a vapor product dealer. (13)(20) 'Distributor' means any person who is a cigar distributor, a cigarette distributor, or a loose or smokeless tobacco distributor, an alternative nicotine product distributor, or a vapor product distributor. (21) 'Electronic means' means internet enabled technology and digital media, including, but not limited to, websites and consumer applications accessible through computers, smartphones, or other electronic devices. (22) 'Employee' means an individual who is a full-time or part-time employee or independent contractor of a licensed dealer and who is at least 21 years of age. (14)(23) 'First transaction' means the first sale, receipt, purchase, possession, consumption, handling, distribution, or use of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products within this state. (24) 'Licensed dealer' means a dealer that maintains a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter with respect to tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or a combination thereof. (15)(25) 'Little cigar' means any cigar weighing not more than three pounds per thousand. (16)(26) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco' means granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff or snuff flour; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine-cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking; and any tobacco product intended for human consumption that is not otherwise defined by this chapter. Such term shall but does not include alternative nicotine products, consumable vapor products, cigarettes, or cigars, or tobacco purchased for the manufacture of cigarettes or cigars by cigarette manufacturers or cigar manufacturers. (17)(27) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes loose or smokeless tobacco to a consumer in this state. (18)(28) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco distributor' means any person who:
(A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on loose or smokeless tobacco dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of:
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(ii) Selling the loose or smokeless tobacco to loose or smokeless tobacco dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the loose or smokeless tobacco directly to the ultimate consumer of the loose or smokeless tobacco. (19)(29) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, finished loose or smokeless tobacco for sale or distribution. (20)(30) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels finished loose or smokeless tobacco. (31) 'Modified risk tobacco product' means any product that is included in a modified risk tobacco product order issued by the United States secretary of health and human services pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387k as it existed on January 1, 2020. (32) 'Open system' means any method or manner used to contain a consumable vapor product that is not a closed system. (33) 'Proper identification' means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person or such person's photograph, or both, and giving such person's date of birth and that includes, without being limited to, a passport, military identification card, driver's license, or identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104. (21)(34) 'Related machinery' means any item, device, conveyance, or vessel of any kind or character used in manufacturing, packaging, labeling, stamping, transporting, distributing, selling, or possessing counterfeit cigarettes. (22)(35) 'Sale' means any sale, transfer, exchange, theft, barter, gift, or offer for sale and distribution in any manner or by any means whatever. (23)(36) 'Stamp' means any impression, device, stamp, label, or print manufactured, printed, made, or affixed as prescribed by the commissioner. (37) 'Third party' means any person registered to do business in this state that has a contractual relationship with at least one licensed dealer. Such term shall include such person's employees and independent contractors. (38) 'Tobacco product' means any cigar, cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco. (24)(39) 'Vapor device' means any system or device developed or intended to deliver a consumable vapor product to an individual who inhales from the device. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, an electronic nicotine delivery system, an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic pipe, vape pen, vape tool, or electronic hookah. Such term shall not include a fragrance or essential oil diffuser, an air freshener, or any product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (40) 'Vapor product' means any consumable vapor product or vapor device. (41) 'Vapor product dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes vapor products to a consumer in this state. (42) 'Vapor product distributor' means any person who: (A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on vapor product dealers; and

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(B) Is engaged in the business of: (i) Importing vapor products into this state or purchasing vapor products from other vapor product manufacturers or vapor product distributors; and (ii) Selling the vapor products to vapor product dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the vapor products directly to the ultimate consumers of the vapor products.
(43) 'Vapor product importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, finished vapor products for sale or distribution. (44) 'Vapor product manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels finished vapor products. (45) 'Vending machine' means any coin-in-the-slot device or other automated device that accepts payment and is used for the automatic merchandising of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco.
48-11-2. (a) An excise tax, in addition to all other taxes of every kind imposed by law, is imposed upon the sale, receipt, purchase, possession, consumption, handling, distribution, or use of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products in this state at the following rates:
(1) Little cigars: two and one-half mills each; (2) All cigars other than little cigars: 23 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances; (3) Cigarettes: 37 per pack of 20 cigarettes and a like rate, pro rata, for other size packages; and (4) Loose or smokeless tobacco: 10 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances; (5) Consumable vapor products in a closed system: 5 per fluid milliliter; (6) Consumable vapor products in an open system: 7 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances; and (7) Vapor devices that contain any consumable vapor product at the time of sale and which are not designed or intended to be reused or refilled: 7 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances. (a.1) The rate of any tax imposed by this Code section shall be reduced by 50 percent when imposed on a modified risk tobacco product. (b) When the retail selling price is referred to in this chapter as the basis for computing the tax, it is intended to mean the ordinary retail selling price of the article to the consumer before adding the amount of the tax.

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(c) The taxes imposed by this chapter are levied on the purchase or use of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco by the state or any department, institution, or agency of the state and by the political subdivisions of the state and their departments, institutions, and agencies. The taxes imposed by this chapter are not imposed on cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco purchased exclusively for use by the patients at the Georgia War Veterans Home and the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. (d) The taxes imposed by this chapter are not levied on cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, the purchase or use of which this state is prohibited from taxing under the Constitution or statutes of the United States. (e) The taxes imposed by this chapter shall be advanced and paid by the dealer or distributor licensed pursuant to this chapter to the commissioner for deposit and distribution as provided in this chapter upon the first transaction within this state, whether or not the transaction involves the ultimate purchaser or consumer. The licensed dealer or distributor shall collect the tax on the first transaction within this state from the purchaser or consumer, and the purchaser or consumer shall pay the tax to the dealer or distributor. The dealer or distributor shall be responsible for the collection of the tax and the payment of the tax to the commissioner. Whenever cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco is, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are shipped from outside this state to anyone other than a distributor, the person receiving the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall be deemed to be a distributor and shall be responsible for the tax on the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products and the payment of the tax to the commissioner. No tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall be received in, sold in, or shipped into this state unless lawfully obtained from a person licensed pursuant to this chapter or from an importer with a valid permit issued pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Section 5712. (f) The amount of taxes advanced and paid to the state as provided in this Code section shall be added to and collected as a part of the sales price of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold or distributed. The amount of the tax shall be stated separately from the price of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (g) The cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products tax imposed shall be collected only once upon the same cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products.
48-11-3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the taxes imposed by Code Section 48-11-2 shall be collected and paid through the use of stamps. The commissioner shall secure stamps of such design and materials as the commissioner deems appropriate to protect the revenue and shall sell the stamps to licensed distributors at a discount of not less than 2 percent and not more than 8 percent of the value of the stamps. The exact

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percentage of the discount shall be based on brackets according to the volume of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products handled by the distributor pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The commissioner shall prescribe by regulation the condition, method, and manner in which stamps are to be affixed to containers of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. (b) The commissioner may prescribe by regulation an alternate method, in lieu of the sale of stamps, of collecting and paying the tax imposed upon cigars and little cigars. The commissioner may also prescribe by regulation an alternate method, in lieu of the sale of stamps, of collecting and paying the tax imposed on loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. Any such regulations shall be promulgated so that use of the alternate method will result in the same revenue to the state as the state would realize through the sale of stamps to the distributors. (c) No distributor shall sell or exchange with another distributor any stamps issued pursuant to this chapter. The commissioner is authorized to redeem at cost price any stamps presented for redemption by a licensed distributor when the commissioner determines from physical inspection that no cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products have has been sold by the distributor under pretense of the tax imposed by this chapter having been paid through use of the stamps.
48-11-4. (a) No person shall engage in or conduct the business of manufacturing, importing, brokering, purchasing, selling, consigning, vending, dealing in, shipping, receiving, or distributing cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in this state without first obtaining a license from the commissioner. (a.1) The commissioner may require a separate license for each business activity and product for which a license is required under this chapter. Alternatively, the commissioner may issue a single license allowing the license holder to act as dealer, distributor, importer, or manufacturer, or a combination thereof as to cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, or any combination thereof, at a location; provided, however, that the total licensing fee paid for the location shall be the same, whether the commissioner requires multiple licenses or issues a single license except for an additional $10.00 fee upon first issuance and each annual renewal of any manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license for vapor products; provided, further, that the commissioner may permit or limit the business or activities of a license holder as to any product or products for which a license is required under this chapter without issuing a new license or requiring a new application. (a.2) The commissioner shall maintain at all times information for each location for which any license has been issued under this chapter whether the license holder is authorized to engage in business as a dealer, distributor, importer, or manufacturer, or a combination thereof, and whether cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco,

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alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, or any combination thereof, have been authorized at such location. (b) All licenses shall be issued by the commissioner, who shall make rules and regulations with respect to applications for and issuance of the licenses and for other purposes of enforcing this chapter. The commissioner may refuse to issue any license under this chapter when the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the applicant has willfully withheld information requested of the applicant or required by the regulations to be provided or reported or when the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the information submitted in any application or report is false or misleading and is not given in good faith.
(c)(1) The annual renewal fee for a manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license shall be $10.00 except for an additional $10.00 fee per year for those licenses that include vapor products. There shall also be a first year first-year registration fee of $250.00 for a person commencing business as a manufacturer, importer, or distributor, provided that there shall be only a first-year registration fee of $10.00 upon first issuance of each manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license for vapor products to a person that currently holds such a license for tobacco products. All renewal applications shall be filed at least 30 days in advance of the expiration date shown on the license. (2) Each license, except a dealer's license, shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 of the next succeeding year. The prescribed fee shall accompany every application for a license and shall apply for any portion of the annual period. (3) Each dealer's license shall be valid for 12 months beginning on the date of issue for the initial license, and the first day of the month of issue for subsequent licenses, and shall expire on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the initial license was issued. Any dealer licensed under the provisions of this Code section who is also licensed under Chapter 2 of Title 3 to sell alcoholic beverages may, upon written request to the commissioner, arrange to have both licenses renewed on the same date each year. Any dealer who follows the proper procedure for a renewal of his or her license, including filing the application for renewal at least 30 days in advance of the expiration date of his or her existing license, shall be allowed to continue operating as a dealer under the existing license until the commissioner has issued the new license or denied the application for renewal. (4) Each manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license shall be subject to suspension or revocation for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to this chapter or Chapters 13 and 13A of Title 10 or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to those chapters. A separate license shall be required for each place of business. No person shall hold a distributor's license and a dealer's license at the same time. (d) The commissioner may make rules and regulations governing the sale of cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, and other tobacco products in vending machines. The commissioner shall require annually a special registration of each vending machine for any operation in this state and charge a license fee for the registration in the amount

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of $10.00 for each machine. The annual registration shall indicate the location of the vending machine. No vending machine shall be purchased or transported into this state for use in this state when the vending machine is not so designed as to permit inspection without opening the machine for the purpose of determining that all cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, and other tobacco products contained in the machine bear the tax stamp required under this chapter. (e) The manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license shall be exhibited in the place of business for which it is issued in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner shall require each licensed distributor to file with the commissioner a bond in an amount of not less than $1,000.00 to guarantee the proper performance of the distributor's duties and the discharge of the distributor's liabilities under this chapter. The bond shall run concurrently with the distributor's license but shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after the expiration or revocation of the distributor's license unless the commissioner certifies that all obligations due the state arising under this chapter have been paid. (f) The jurisdiction of the commissioner in the administration of this chapter shall extend to every person using or consuming cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in this state and to every person dealing in cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in any way for business purposes and maintaining a place of business in this state. For the purpose of this chapter, the maintaining of an office, store, plant, warehouse, stock of goods, or regular sales or promotional activity, whether carried on automatically or by salespersons or other representatives, shall constitute, among other activities, the maintaining of a place of business. For the purpose of enforcement of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner or his or her duly appointed hearing officer is granted authority to conduct hearings which shall at all times be exercised in conformity with rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner and consistent with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (g) The commissioner may provide for the licensing of promotional activities, not including the sale of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, carried on by the manufacturer. The fee for any such license shall be $10.00 annually.
48-11-4.1. (a) Except as expressly provided in Code Section 48-11-4.2, it shall be unlawful to sell vapor products to any person who is not a licensed manufacturer, importer, distributor, or dealer of vapor products pursuant to Code Section 48-11-4 by any means other than an in-person, face-to-face sale. (b) A seller of a vapor product shall request proper identification from each person attempting to purchase a vapor product which shows that such person is at least 21 years of age. Each person attempting to purchase a vapor product shall provide proper identification to the seller at the time of such purchase.

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(c) A violation of any provision of this Code section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor as provided in Code Section 16-1-10 and shall result in the probation, suspension, or revocation by the commissioner of all licenses issued to the seller pursuant to Code Section 48-11-4.
48-11-4.2. (a) Any licensed dealer may deliver to an address designated by an individual making a purchase of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products lawfully sold to and purchased by such individual for personal use and not for resale, subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The individual making the purchase shall, prior to ordering and purchasing tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products for delivery, establish an account maintained by the licensed dealer that shall be available for inspection by the department; (2) The licensed dealer or the employee shall process all payments made by the individual making the purchase from the licensed dealer; (3) The licensed dealer, employee, or third party shall assemble, package, and fulfill each order at the licensed premises of the licensed dealer. Once any tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product that is part of an order leaves the licensed premises of the licensed dealer, such product shall remain in the possession of the licensed dealer, the employee, or the third party who is to make the delivery and shall not be transferred to any other person until the time of delivery; (4) The delivery shall be made by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party who:
(A) Is at least 21 years of age; (B) Has a valid Georgia driver's license; (C) Has undergone within the last 12 months a background check that includes a local and national criminal history and driving record and:
(i) Has not had more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period; (ii) Has not had a major traffic violation, as such term is defined in Code Section 40-5-142, in the prior three-year period; (iii) Has not been convicted within the past seven years of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (iv) Has not been convicted at any time of fraud, a sexual offense, the use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony, a crime involving property damage, a crime involving theft, a crime involving an act of violence, or a crime involving an act of terror; and (v) Does not have a match on the National Sex Offender Registry data base; (D) Shall not possess or handle as part of or during the delivery forms of compensation that are used to purchase or transact the sale of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products; and (E) Does not receive compensation based upon whether an attempted delivery results in a completed transaction;

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(5) The delivery shall be made by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party to an individual who is at least 21 years of age and presents proper identification verifying the age of such individual; (6) At the time of the delivery, the licensed dealer, employee, or third party shall verify the identity and age of the individual accepting delivery by validating the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery and obtaining his or her signature on a written or electronic acknowledgment of receipt of the order and certification of legal age to purchase tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. The licensed dealer, employee, or third party shall scan or otherwise verify the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery and shall retain a record of such individual's name and date of birth that shall be available for inspection upon request for a minimum of three years; (7) The licensed dealer, employee, or third party conducting the delivery shall not make the delivery if:
(A) No individual is at the address to accept delivery; or (B) The individual attempting to accept the delivery:
(i) Is less than 21 years of age; (ii) Fails to produce proper identification verifying his or her age; or (iii) Fails to provide a signature that matches such proper identification; (8) All deliveries shall be inspected at the time of delivery by the individual accepting such delivery. The transaction shall be deemed complete upon acceptance of the delivery of the tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, and all sales shall be final; and (9) No delivery shall knowingly be made to any address or to any property that is part of: (A) Any public or private elementary or secondary school, including without limitation any dormitory, housing, or common space located on the campus thereof; (B) Any prison, reformatory, or other correctional facility; (C) Any addiction or substance abuse facility; or (D) Any locker, mailbox, package shipping location, or similar service or storage facility or business. (b) A licensed dealer may use electronic means to market, receive, and process orders placed by individuals who are at least 21 years of age for tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products it is licensed to sell, provided that any such orders shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) A licensed dealer may market, receive, and process orders for tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products it is licensed to sell placed by individuals who are at least 21 years of age using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by a third party, provided that any such order shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section and that: (1) The licensed dealer shall maintain control and responsibility over the sales transaction and the transfer of the physical possession of tobacco products, alternative

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nicotine products, or vapor products to the employee or third party conducting the delivery; (2) The licensed dealer shall retain discretion to elect whether to accept and complete an order or to reject an order; (3) The transaction shall take place between the individual placing the order and the licensed dealer and the licensed dealer shall appear as the merchant of record at the time of purchase and at the time of receipt of the delivery; (4) Any credit or debit card information provided by the individual placing the order to a third party for the purpose of the transaction with the licensed dealer shall be automatically directed to the licensed dealer; (5) The licensed dealer who accepts the order shall receive the payment that is made by the individual making the purchase with such licensed dealer; and (6) The delivery of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the individual who placed the order shall be made by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party as provided for in paragraphs (4) through (9) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (d) Persons appointed by the commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the department shall, in addition to the powers and duties provided for in this chapter, have the power to inspect, without a warrant, in a lawful manner any premises of the licensed dealer or any vehicle being used by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party to make a delivery under this Code section for the purpose of: (1) Determining if any provision of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated under its authority is being violated; or (2) Securing evidence as may be needed for an administrative proceedings action, as provided in this Code section or any other provision of this chapter. (e) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as he or she may deem necessary to carry out or effectuate the provisions of this Code section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations governing the training of individuals making deliveries. (f) In addition to the commissioner's power to suspend, revoke, or cancel licenses issued pursuant to this chapter, upon a violation of any provision of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner shall have the power to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation and may suspend for up to 30 days for each violation the authorization provided by this Code section for the licensed dealer to deliver tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or to use an employee or third party to deliver such products. Any violation committed by an employee or a third party shall be attributed to and deemed to be an act taken by the licensed dealer for purposes of this Code section. A licensed dealer, employee, and third party may each be fined for the same violation. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow the commissioner to suspend or terminate the authorization of a licensed dealer to sell tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products on the licensed premises as a result of a violation of this Code section by a third party.

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(g) The penalties provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any criminal penalties that may otherwise be provided by law.
48-11-5. (a)(1) If the commissioner finds that the collection of the tax imposed by this chapter would be facilitated by such action, the commissioner may authorize any person residing or located outside this state who is engaged in the business of manufacturing cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or any person residing or located outside this state who ships cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products into this state for sale to licensed dealers in this state to be licensed as a distributor and, after the person complies with the commissioner's requirements, to affix or cause to be affixed the stamps required by this chapter on behalf of the purchasers of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products who would otherwise be taxable for the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. The commissioner may sell tax stamps to an authorized person or may authorize the use of a metering machine by the person as provided in Code Section 48-11-3. (2) The commissioner shall require a bond of a nonresident distributor satisfactory to the commissioner and in an amount of not less than $1,000.00, conditioned upon the payment of the tax and compliance with any other requirements specified by the commissioner. As a condition of authorization as provided in this Code section, a nonresident distributor shall agree to submit the distributor's books, accounts, and records for examination by the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent during reasonable business hours and shall appoint in writing an agent who resides in this state for the purpose of service. Service upon an agent shall be sufficient service upon the nonresident distributor and made by leaving a duly attested copy of the process with the agent. When legal process against any nonresident distributor is served upon the agent, the agent shall notify the nonresident distributor in the manner specified in Code Section 40-12-2. (3) Upon the grant of authorization as provided in this subsection and except as may otherwise be determined by the commissioner, a nonresident distributor shall become a licensed distributor within the meaning of this chapter and shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to licensed distributors.
(b) Every nonresident manufacturer, importer, or distributor of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products making shipments of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products by common carrier or otherwise for their own account or for the account of others to distributors or dealers of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products located within this state shall make reports of the shipments when and as required by rules and regulations of the commissioner.

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48-11-6. The commissioner may suspend or refuse to renew a license issued to any person under this chapter for violation of any provision of this chapter or Chapters 13 and 13A of Title 10 or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to those chapters. After notice and opportunity for hearing, the commissioner may revoke a license issued to any person under this chapter for violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation of the commissioner made pursuant to this chapter or Chapters 13 and 13A of Title 10 or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to those chapters. Any person aggrieved by the suspension of or refusal to renew his or her license may apply to the commissioner for a hearing as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-11-18; and any person aggrieved by the action of the commissioner in revoking or refusing to renew his or her license after hearing may further appeal to the courts as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-11-18. No legal proceedings or other action by the commissioner shall be barred or abated by the suspension, revocation, or expiration of any license issued under this chapter.
48-11-7. Each bond required to be filed pursuant to this chapter shall be executed by the distributor as principal and, as surety, by a corporation authorized to engage in business as a surety company in this state.
48-11-8. (a)(1) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell any cigarettes in this state when the cigarette container does not bear the tax stamps required by Code Section 48-11-3. (2) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell in this state any cigars or little cigars, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products upon which the tax has not been paid under the alternate method of collecting the taxes provided in Code Section 48-11-3 or which do not bear tax stamps. (3) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell any loose or smokeless tobacco in this state when the loose or smokeless tobacco container does not bear the tax stamps required by Code Section 48-11-3 or upon which the tax has not been paid under the alternate method of collecting the tax provided under Code Section 48-11-3. (4) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell cigarettes as prohibited by Code Section 10-13A-5.
(b) Each distributor at the location for which such distributor's license is issued and in the manner specified by the commissioner shall affix the stamps required by this Code section to each individual package of cigarettes sold or distributed by such distributor, except as prohibited by Code Section 10-13A-5. Each distributor shall comply with the commissioner's regulations for the payment of the tax on cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products as provided in Code Section 4811-3 or shall affix to each container of cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco sold by such

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distributor or from which such distributor sells cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco the stamps required by this chapter. The stamps may be affixed or the tax under the alternate method may be paid by a distributor at any time before the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products is are transferred out of such distributor's possession. (c) It is the intent of this chapter that the tax imposed by this chapter be paid only once and that, if the distributor acquires stamped cigarettes, tax-paid cigars, stamped cigars, stamped loose or smokeless tobacco, or tax-paid loose or smokeless tobacco, tax-paid alternative nicotine products, or tax-paid vapor products, such distributor is not required to affix additional stamps or provide other evidence of payment of the tax. (d) Every dealer who comes into possession of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco not bearing proper tax stamps or other evidence of the tax imposed by this chapter shall report the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the commissioner prior to displaying, selling, using, or otherwise disposing of the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. After a report, the commissioner shall authorize a licensed distributor to affix the proper stamps to the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or, in the case of cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, authorize the dealer to remit the tax by the alternate method promulgated by the commissioner in accordance with Code Section 48-11-3. A licensed distributor shall affix the stamps or comply with the alternate regulations when presented a permit for such action issued by the commissioner. A licensed distributor shall stamp cigarettes or comply with the alternate method provided in this chapter with respect to cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, other than such distributor's own, only when authorized by the permit issued by the commissioner. (e) No wholesale or retail distributor or wholesale or retail dealer shall accept deliveries of unstamped cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco or nontax-paid cigars, or nontaxpaid loose or smokeless tobacco, nontax-paid alternative nicotine products, or nontaxpaid vapor products which is are shipped to such distributor or acquired by such distributor at any place within this state except as authorized and provided in this Code section. All cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products shall be examined by the distributor or dealer on receipt, and the distributor shall immediately report the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the commissioner as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) The commissioner may prescribe the charges which may be made by a distributor to any person for the services of the distributor as provided in this chapter in affixing the tax stamps to each individual package of cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products and may prescribe the charges which may be made by a distributor in complying with the commissioner's alternate regulations for the collection of the tax on cigars and little cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco.

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(g) This Code section shall not apply to unstamped cigars, and little cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products upon which the tax has been paid in accordance with the alternate regulations promulgated by the commissioner under Code Section 48-11-3.
48-11-9. (a)(1) Any cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products found at any place in this state without stamps affixed to them as required by this chapter and any cigarettes in violation of subsection (c) of Code Section 10-13A-9 are declared to be contraband articles and may be seized by the commissioner, the commissioner's agents or employees, or any peace officer of this state when directed by the commissioner to do so. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply when: (A) The tax has been paid on the unstamped cigars and little cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in accordance with the commissioner's regulations promulgated pursuant to Code Section 48-11-3; (B) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in the possession of a licensed distributor; (C) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in course of transit from outside this state and is are consigned to a licensed distributor; (D) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in the possession of a transporter who is in compliance with Code Section 48-11-22; or (E) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in the possession of a registered taxpayer as defined in Code Section 48-11-14 and the time for making the report required by Code Section 48-11-14 has not expired. (3) This subsection shall not be construed to require the commissioner to confiscate unstamped or nontax-paid cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products or other property when the commissioner has reason to believe that the owner of the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property is not willfully or intentionally evading the tax imposed by this chapter.
(b) Any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property seized pursuant to this chapter may be offered for sale by the commissioner, at the commissioner's discretion, at public auction to the highest bidder after advertisement as provided in this Code section. The commissioner shall deliver to the Office of the State Treasurer the proceeds of any sale made under this Code section. Before delivering any cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold to a purchaser at the sale, the commissioner shall require the purchaser to affix to the packages the amount of stamps required by this chapter or to comply with the commissioner's alternate method. The

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seizure and sale of any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, or other property pursuant to this chapter shall not relieve any person from a fine, imprisonment, or other penalty for violation of this chapter. (c) When any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property has been seized pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner, at the commissioner's discretion, may advertise it for sale in a newspaper published or having a circulation in the place in which the seizure occurred, at least five days before the sale. Any person claiming an interest in the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property may make written application to the commissioner for a hearing. The application shall state the person's interest in the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property and such person's reasons why the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property should not be forfeited. Further proceedings on the application for hearing shall be taken as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 4811-18. No sale of any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property seized pursuant to this chapter shall be made while an application for a hearing is pending before the commissioner. The pendency of an appeal under subsection (b) of Code Section 48-11-18 shall not prevent the sale unless the appellant posts a satisfactory bond with surety in an amount double the estimated value of the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property and conditioned upon the successful termination of the appeal. (d) Any vending machine containing or dispensing any cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco which does not bear the tax stamps required under this chapter or containing or dispensing any cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco upon which the tax has not been paid either through the purchase of stamps or the alternate procedure provided by the commissioner as required under this chapter shall be a contraband article. The commissioner may seize any such machine and deal with it in the same manner as provided by law for the seizure and sale of unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco and nontax-paid cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco.
48-11-10. (a) Every licensed distributor shall file with the commissioner, on or before the tenth day of each month, a report in the form prescribed by the commissioner disclosing:
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common carriers and warehousemen with respect to cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products delivered to or stored at any point in this state. (c) Any person who fails to file any report when due shall forfeit as a penalty for each day after the due date until the report is filed the sum of $25.00, to be collected in the manner provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-11-24 for the collection of penalties.
48-11-11. (a) Each distributor and each dealer shall keep complete and accurate records of all cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products manufactured, produced, purchased, and sold. The original records or a complete and legible photocopy or electronic image shall be safely preserved for three years in an appropriate manner to ensure permanency and accessibility for inspection by the commissioner and the commissioner's authorized agents. The commissioner and the commissioner's authorized agents may examine the books, papers, and records of any distributor or dealer in this state for the purpose of determining whether the tax imposed by this chapter has been fully paid and, for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter are properly observed, may investigate and examine the stock of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in or upon any premises, including, but not limited to, public and private warehouses where the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products is are possessed, stored, or sold. Invoices sufficient to cover current inventory at a licensed location shall be maintained at such licensed location and made available for immediate inspection. All other records may be kept at a locality other than the licensed location and shall be provided for inspection within two business days after receipt of notification from the commissioner or an authorized agent of the commissioner to make such records available. (b) The commissioner and his or her authorized agents may examine the books, papers, and records of any transportation company, any common, contract, or private carrier, and any public or private warehouse for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter are properly observed.
48-11-12. (a)(1) The commissioner shall assess a deficiency and may assess a penalty of 10 percent of the deficiency if, after an examination of the invoices, books, and records of a licensed distributor or dealer or of any other information obtained by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents, the commissioner determines that: (A) The report of the licensed distributor or dealer is incorrect; (B) The licensed distributor or dealer has not paid the tax in accordance with the alternate regulations promulgated by the commissioner under Code Section 48-11-3; or

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(C) The licensed distributor or dealer has not purchased sufficient stamps to cover such licensed distributor's or dealer's receipts for sales or other disposition of unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco and nontax-paid cigars, or nontax-paid loose or smokeless tobacco, nontax-paid alternative nicotine products, or nontax-paid vapor products. (2) In any case where a licensed distributor or dealer cannot produce evidence of sufficient stamps purchased or other payment of the tax to cover the receipt of unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco or nontax-paid cigars, or nontaxpaid loose or smokeless tobacco, nontax-paid alternative nicotine products, or nontaxpaid vapor products, it shall be assumed that the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco were sold without having either the proper stamps affixed or the tax paid on unstamped cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco. (b) If the commissioner determines that the deficiency or any part of the deficiency is due to a fraudulent intent to evade the tax, a penalty of 50 percent of the deficiency shall be added to the amount due.
48-11-13. (a) There is imposed a tax on every person for the privilege of using, consuming, or storing cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products in this state on which the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-2 has not been paid. The tax shall be measured by and graduated in accordance with the volume of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products used, consumed, or stored as set forth in Code Section 48-11-2. (b) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) Cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in the hands of a licensed distributor or dealer; (2) Cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in the possession of a common carrier complying with Code Section 4811-22 or delivery being made pursuant to Code Section 48-11-4.2; (3) Cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products stored in a public warehouse; (4) Cigarettes or little cigars in an amount not exceeding 200 cigarettes or little cigars which have been brought into this state on the person; (5) Cigars in an amount not exceeding 20 cigars which have been brought into this state on the person; or (6) Loose or smokeless tobacco in an amount not exceeding six containers which has been brought into this state on the person; (7) Alternative nicotine products in an amount not exceeding six containers which have been brought into this state on the person; (8) Consumable vapor products in an amount not exceeding 50 milliliters which have been brought into this state on the person; or (9) Up to five vapor devices which have been brought into this state on the person.

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48-11-14. (a) Before any person acquires cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products subject to the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-13, such person shall register with the commissioner as a responsible taxpayer subject to the obligation of maintaining records and making reports in the form prescribed by the commissioner. The report shall be made on or before the tenth day of the month following the month in which the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products were was acquired and shall be accompanied by the amount of tax due. (b) If any person subject to the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-13 fails to make the required report or makes an incorrect report, the commissioner shall assess the correct amount of tax due from that person from the best information available to him or her. A copy of the assessment shall be furnished the person by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, or by personal service. Any person aggrieved by any assessment pursuant to this Code section may request a hearing in the manner provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-11-18. (c) Every person subject to the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-13 who fails to register with the commissioner as a responsible taxpayer, who fails to make a report within the time specified, or who fails to remit the tax within the time specified may be required to pay a penalty of not less than $25.00 nor more than $250.00 in addition to the tax and any other penalties imposed by law and found due by the commissioner. The commissioner may proceed to collect the tax and penalty in the manner provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-11-24. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the sanctions and penalties set forth in Code Sections 48-11-15, 48-11-17, 48-11-18, and 48-11-20 through 48-11-24 and in Code Sections 48-7-2 and 48-13-38 shall be imposed where applicable for any violations of this chapter by consumers.
48-11-15. The Office of the State Treasurer is authorized to pay, on the order of the commissioner, claims for refunds of cigar, cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product taxes found by the commissioner or the courts to be due any distributor, dealer, or taxpayer. The commissioner, upon proof satisfactory to the commissioner and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner, shall refund the cost price of stamps affixed to any package of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco or shall refund the tax paid on cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products under the alternate method when the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products have has become unfit for use, consumption, or sale and has have been destroyed or shipped out of this state.

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48-11-16. (a) The commissioner may permit licensed distributors to purchase tax stamps from the department on account. Permits may be granted only to licensed distributors who post bonds with the commissioner in amounts sufficient in the opinion of the commissioner to secure payment for stamps delivered on account. Tax stamps purchased by licensed distributors shall be paid for in full on or before the twentieth day of the month next succeeding the purchase. The bond provided in this Code section shall be secured by cash which shall bear no interest, by negotiable securities approved by the Office of the State Treasurer, or by a surety bond executed by a surety company licensed to do business in this state and approved by the commissioner. (b) The commissioner may cancel without notice any permit issued under this Code section if the licensed distributor fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this Code section or with the rules and regulations adopted under authority of this Code section. (c) On or before June 30 of each fiscal year, the licensed distributor shall pay in its entirety any liability for the purchase of tax stamps due at that time.
48-11-17. The amount of any unpaid tax shall be a lien against the property of any distributor or dealer who sells cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products without collecting the tax and against the property of any person using or consuming cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products without proper stamps affixed to the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or without the tax paid on the cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products as otherwise provided in this chapter. The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents are authorized to seize the property of a delinquent distributor, dealer, or taxpayer and sell it as provided by law to satisfy the claim for taxes due under this chapter; or the commissioner may record the commissioner's lien specifying and describing the property against which the lien is effective, and the lien shall be good as against any other person until the claim for taxes is satisfied.
48-11-18. (a) Any person aggrieved by any action of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent may apply to the commissioner, in writing within ten days after the notice of the action is delivered or mailed to the commissioner, for a hearing. The application shall set forth the reasons why the hearing should be granted and the manner of relief sought. The commissioner shall notify the applicant of the time and place fixed for the hearing. After the hearing, the commissioner may make an order as may appear to the commissioner to be just and lawful and shall furnish a copy of the order to the applicant. The commissioner at any time by notice in writing may order a hearing on the commissioner's own initiative and require the taxpayer or any other person whom the commissioner believes to be in possession of information concerning any manufacture,

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importation, use, consumption, storage, or sale of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products which has have escaped taxation to appear before the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent with any specific books of account, papers, or other documents for examination under oath relative to the information. (b) Any person aggrieved because of any final action or decision of the commissioner, after hearing, may appeal from the decision to the superior court of the county in which the appellant resides. The appeal shall be returnable at the same time and shall be served and returned in the same manner as required in the case of a summons in a civil action. The authority issuing the citation shall take from the appellant a bond of recognizance to the state, with surety, conditioned to prosecute the appeal and to effect and comply with the orders and decrees of the court. The action of the commissioner shall be sustained unless the court finds that the commissioner misinterpreted this chapter or that there is no evidence to support the commissioner's action. If the commissioner's action is not sustained, the court may grant equitable relief to the appellant. Upon all appeals which are denied, costs may be taxed against the appellant at the discretion of the court. No costs of any appeal shall be taxed against the state.
48-11-19. (a) Each person appointed by the commissioner as a special agent or enforcement officer of the department for the enforcement of the laws of this state with respect to the manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale, possession, and taxation of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products shall have the authority throughout this state to:
(1) Obtain and execute warrants for arrest of persons charged with violations of such laws; (2) Obtain and execute search warrants in the enforcement of such laws; (3) Arrest without warrant any person violating such laws in the officer's presence or within such officer's immediate knowledge when there is likely to be a failure of enforcement of such laws for want of a judicial officer to issue a warrant; (4) Make investigations in the enforcement of such laws and, in connection with such investigations, to go upon any property outside buildings, whether posted or otherwise, in the performance of such officer's duties; (5) Seize and take possession of all property which is declared contraband under such laws; and (6) Carry firearms while performing such officer's duties. (b) Each special agent or enforcement officer shall file with the commissioner a public official's bond in the amount of $1,000.00, the cost of the bond to be borne by the department. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve agents and officers, after making an arrest, from the duties imposed generally to obtain a warrant promptly and to return arrested persons without undue delay before a person authorized to examine, commit, or receive bail as required by general law.

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(c) After a special agent or enforcement officer has accumulated 25 years of service with the department, upon leaving the department under honorable conditions, such special agent or enforcement officer shall be entitled as part of such officer's compensation to retain his or her weapon and badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner. (d) As used in this subsection, the term 'disability' means a disability that prevents an individual from working as a law enforcement officer. When a special agent or enforcement officer leaves the department as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, such special agent or enforcement officer shall be entitled as part of such officer's compensation to retain his or her weapon and badge in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
48-11-20. The failure to do any act required by this chapter shall be deemed an act committed in part at the office of the commissioner in Atlanta. The certificate of the commissioner to the effect that any act required by this chapter has not been done shall be prima-facie evidence that the act has not been done.
48-11-21. The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction of offenses against this chapter which are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both.
48-11-22. (a) Every person who transports upon the public highways, roads, and streets of this state cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products not stamped or on which tax has not been paid in accordance with the alternate regulations provided by the commissioner under Code Section 48-11-3 shall have in such person's actual possession invoices or delivery tickets for the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products which show the true name and address of the consignor or seller, the true name of the consignee or purchaser, the quantity and brands of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products transported, and the name and address of the person who has assumed or shall assume the payment of the tax at the point of ultimate destination. In the absence of the invoices or delivery tickets, the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products being transported and the vehicles in which the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is being transported shall be confiscated and disposed of as provided in Code Section 48-11-9; and the transporter may be liable for a penalty of not more than $50.00 for each individual carton of little cigars or cigarettes, $50.00 for each individual box of cigars, and $50.00 for each individual container of loose or smokeless tobacco being transported by such person, and $50.00 for each individual container of alternative nicotine products, each vapor device,

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or each 5 milliliters of consumable vapor products. The penalty shall be recovered as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-11-24. (b) This Code section shall apply only to the transportation of more than 200 cigarettes, more than 200 little cigars, more than 20 cigars, or more than six containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, more than six containers of alternative nicotine products, more than five vapor devices, or more than 50 milliliters of consumable vapor products.
48-11-23. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, to transport cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in violation of Code Section 48-11-22. (b) Any person who violates Code Section 48-11-22, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, shall, upon conviction, be subject to the following punishments:
(1) If such person is transporting more than 20 but fewer than 60 cigars, more than 200 but fewer than 600 cigarettes or little cigars, or more than six but fewer than 18 containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, more than six but fewer than 18 containers of alternative nicotine products, more than five vapor devices but fewer than 20 vapor devices, or more than 50 milliliters but fewer than 200 milliliters of consumable vapor products, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; (2) If such person is transporting 60 or more but fewer than 200 cigars, 600 or more but fewer than 2,000 cigarettes or little cigars, or 18 or more but fewer than 60 containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, 18 or more but fewer than 60 containers of alternative nicotine products, 20 or more but fewer than 60 vapor devices, or 200 milliliters or more but fewer than 600 milliliters of consumable vapor products, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; or (3) If such person is transporting 200 or more cigars, 2,000 or more cigarettes or little cigars, or 60 or more containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, 60 or more containers of alternative nicotine products, 60 or more vapor devices, or 600 milliliters or more of consumable vapor products, such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than three years nor more than ten years.
48-11-23.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'package' means a pack, carton, or container of any kind in which cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is offered for sale, sold, or otherwise distributed, or intended for distribution, to consumers. (b) No tax stamp may be affixed to, or made upon, any package of cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products if:
(1) The package differs in any respect with the requirements of the federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1331, et seq., or those requirements established by the United States Food and Drug Administration, for the placement of labels, warnings, or any other information upon a package of cigarettes, or loose or

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smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products that is are to be sold within the United States; (2) The package is labeled 'For Export Only,' 'U.S. Tax Exempt,' 'For Use Outside U.S.,' or similar wording indicating that the manufacturer did not intend that the product be sold in the United States; (3) The package, or a package containing individually stamped packages, has been altered by adding or deleting the wording, labels, or warnings described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection; (4) The package has been imported into the United States after January 1, 2000, in violation of 26 U.S.C. Section 5754; (5) The package in any way violates federal trademark or copyright laws; or (6) The package in any way violates Code Section 10-13A-5. (c) Any person who sells or holds for sale a cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product package to which is affixed a tax stamp in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may revoke any license issued under this chapter to any person who sells or holds for sale a cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product package to which is affixed a tax stamp in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may seize and destroy or sell to the manufacturer, only for export, packages that do not comply with subsection (b) of this Code section. (f) A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.'
48-11-24. (a) Any person who possesses unstamped cigarettes or nontax-paid cigars, or little cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in violation of this chapter shall be liable for a penalty of not more than $50.00 for each individual carton of unstamped cigarettes and $50.00 for each individual nontax-paid carton of little cigars, box of cigars, or container of loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in his or her possession. (b) Any person who engages in any business or activity for which a license is required by this chapter without first having obtained a license to do so or any person who continues to engage in or conduct the business after the person's license has been revoked or during a suspension of the license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for up to 12 months, a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both. Each day that the business is engaged in or conducted shall be deemed a separate offense. (c) Proceedings to enforce and collect the penalties provided by this chapter shall be brought by and in the name of the commissioner. With respect to offenses committed within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, each superior court shall have jurisdiction

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to enforce and collect the penalty. The costs recoverable in any such proceeding shall be recovered by the commissioner in the event of judgment in the commissioner's favor. If the judgment is for the defendant, it shall be without costs against the commissioner. All expenses incident to the recovery of any penalty pursuant to this Code section shall be paid in the same manner as any other expense incident to the administration of this chapter.
48-11-25. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, to possess unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco or nontaxpaid cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, to: (A) Sell cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco without the stamps required by this chapter being affixed to the cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco; or (B) Sell cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products without the stamp or stamps required by this chapter or without the tax being paid on the cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in accordance with the alternate method. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than ten years.
48-11-26. (a) With respect to this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to defraud the state or evade the payment of any tax, penalty, or interest or any part of a payment when due, to:
(1) Willfully fail or refuse to file any report or statement required to be filed pursuant to this chapter or by the commissioner's rules and regulations; or (2) Aid or abet another in the filing with the commissioner of any false or fraudulent report or statement. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each separate offense.
48-11-27. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to:
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(2) With intent to evade any tax imposed by this chapter, present any false entry upon any such invoice or record for the inspection of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250.00 for each separate offense.
48-11-28. (a) With respect to this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Fraudulently make, utter, forge, or counterfeit any stamp prescribed by the commissioner; (2) Cause or procure a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection to be done; (3) Willfully utter, publish, pass, or render as true any false, altered, forged, or counterfeited stamp; (4) Knowingly possess any false, altered, forged, or counterfeited stamp; (5) For the purpose of evading the tax imposed, use more than once any stamp required by this chapter; or (6) Tamper with or cause to be tampered with any metering machine authorized to be used. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than three years nor more than ten years.
48-11-29. Reserved.
48-11-30. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the sale or possession for sale of counterfeit cigarettes by any person shall result in the seizure of the product and related machinery by the commissioner or his or her authorized agents and any law enforcement agency at the direction of the commissioner and shall be punishable as follows:
(1) A first violation with a total quantity of less than two cartons of cigarettes shall be punishable by a fine of $1,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment; (2) A subsequent violation with a total quantity of less than two cartons of cigarettes shall be punishable by a fine of $5,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment; (3) A first violation with a total quantity of two cartons of cigarettes or more shall be punishable by a fine of $2,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment; and

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(4) A subsequent violation with a quantity of two cartons of cigarettes or more shall be punishable by a fine of $50,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment. (b) An act committed by or on behalf of a licensed cigarette manufacturer, cigarette importer, cigarette distributor, or cigarette dealer in violation of paragraph (2) or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall also result in the revocation of the license by the department pursuant to Code Section 48-11-6. (c) Any counterfeit cigarette seized by or at the direction of the commissioner shall be destroyed by the commissioner or his or her designee. Any related machinery seized by or at the direction of the commissioner may be sold by the commissioner at public auction in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 48-11-9."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval for purposes of promulgating rules and regulations and shall become effective on January 1, 2021, for all other purposes.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie N Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines N Gambill

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson N Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. N Jones, S
Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell N Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner

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N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D N Clark, H N Clark, J N Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon N Gravley Y Greene E Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill N Hitchens

N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch N Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 70, nays 89.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Newton of the 123rd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 864.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S
Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott

N McLeod N Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch E Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson

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Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill N Hitchens

Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin N Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 78, nays 77.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Kelley of the 16th moved that HB 864 be placed upon the table.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene E Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. N Jones, S
Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard N Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch E Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 83, nays 73.
The motion prevailed.
HB 448. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Stephens of the 164th, Frye of the 118th, Newton of the 123rd and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to revise the definition of "innkeeper" to include lodging facilitators; to expand the levy of a nightly excise tax to include all rooms, lodgings, and accommodations furnished for value to the public by innkeepers; to define the term "lodging facilitator"; 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
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to revise the definition of "innkeeper" to include marketplace facilitators; to define the term "marketplace innkeeper"; to expand the state levy of a nightly excise tax to include all rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, is amended in Code Section 48-1350.2, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (2) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2) 'Innkeeper' means any person who is subject to taxation under this article for the furnishing for value to the public any rooms, lodgings, or accommodations:
(A) Any person that furnishes for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations in a county or municipality and that is licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, such municipality or county for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value; or

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(B) A dealer as defined in subparagraph (M.3) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 488-2 that is required to collect and remit the tax imposed by Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title for acting as a marketplace facilitator as such term is defined in paragraph (18.1) of Code Section 48-8-2 for facilitating the furnishing for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations on behalf of another person. (2.1) 'Marketplace innkeeper' means an innkeeper as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 48-13-50.3, relating to additional tax imposed by innkeepers, forms for reporting, use of funds from additional taxes, and provisions for termination, as follows:
"48-13-50.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Extended stay rental' means providing for value to the public a hotel or motel room for longer than 30 consecutive days to the same customer. (2) 'Innkeeper' means any person who is subject to taxation under this article for the furnishing for value to the public a hotel or motel room. (3) 'Transportation purposes' means and includes roads, bridges, public transit, rails, airports, buses, seaports, including without limitation road, street, and bridge purposes pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-121, and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these transportation facilities, including general obligation debt and other multiyear obligations issued to finance such purposes. (b) On or after July 1, 2015, each innkeeper in this state shall charge a $5.00 per night fee to the customer, unless it is an extended stay rental, for each calendar day a hotel or motel room is rented or leased. The innkeeper shall collect the fee at the time the customer pays for the rental or lease of such hotel or motel room. The innkeeper collecting the fee shall remit the fee on a monthly basis to the department. (b)(1) On and after July 1, 2020, an excise tax of $5.00 per night shall be levied upon the rental or lease of any room, lodging, or accommodation by an innkeeper. (2) Taxes levied pursuant to this Code section shall be collected by the innkeeper from the customer at the time the customer pays for its rental or lease of any room, lodging, or accommodation. Any innkeeper collecting such taxes shall remit the amounts collected to the department on a monthly basis. (3) Extended stay rentals shall be exempt from the tax levied by this Code section. (4) Lodging or accommodations that do not provide physical shelter shall be exempt from the tax levied by this Code section. (c) The commissioner shall promulgate and make available forms for the use of innkeepers to assist in compliance with this Code section. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section.

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(d) It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to appropriations, that the fees collected pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be made available and used exclusively for transportation purposes in this state. (e) If the amount collected under this Code section is ever not appropriated for a fiscal year as provided by subsection (d) of this Code section, as determined jointly by the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, then the amount collected shall be reduced by 50 percent. Upon the conclusion of a second fiscal year in which the amount collected is not so appropriated, this Code section shall stand repealed and reserved, and such fees shall cease to be collected, on the date the appropriations Act for such fiscal year becomes effective. Such budget offices shall certify any such lack of appropriation to the Code Revision Commission for purposes of updating the Code in accordance with this subsection."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-13-50.4. (a) A marketplace innkeeper shall constitute the innkeeper with respect to the transactions taxable pursuant to this article that it facilitates on behalf of another person. All taxes levied or imposed by this article on transactions facilitated by a marketplace innkeeper shall be paid by the purchaser to the marketplace innkeeper. (b) The marketplace innkeeper shall remit all taxes in the manners provided in this article and, when received by the taxing authority, such taxes shall be credited against the taxes imposed by this article on the furnishing for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations. (c) Each marketplace innkeeper shall be liable for the full amount of taxes levied or imposed by this article on its transactions or the amount of tax collected by such marketplace innkeeper from all purchasers on all such transactions, whichever is greater. (d) A transaction that is not taxable to the purchaser shall not be taxable to the marketplace innkeeper. Taxes collected and remitted by a marketplace innkeeper pursuant to this article shall be subject to the credit otherwise granted by this article for like taxes previously paid in another state. (e) This Code section shall not be construed to require a duplication in the payment of any tax. (f) A person shall not be obligated to collect and remit or be liable for the taxes levied or imposed by this article on any transaction for which its marketplace innkeeper is obligated and liable. (g) The taxing authority shall only audit the marketplace innkeeper for sales made by it on behalf of another person except to the extent the marketplace innkeeper seeks relief through subsection (h) of this Code section. (h) A marketplace innkeeper is relieved of liability for failure to collect and remit the correct amount of tax imposed by this article to the extent that the marketplace innkeeper demonstrates to the satisfaction of the taxing authority that the error was due to insufficient or incorrect information given to the marketplace innkeeper by the person on

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whose behalf the sale was facilitated and the marketplace innkeeper made a reasonable effort to obtain correct and sufficient information from such person; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply if the marketplace innkeeper and such person are related members as defined in Code Section 48-7-28.3. If a marketplace innkeeper is relieved of liability under this subsection, the person on whose behalf the sale was facilitated shall be solely liable for the amount of uncollected tax."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 48-13-51, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a), paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b), and subsection (b.1) as follows:
"(a)(1)(A)(i) The governing authority of each municipality in this state may levy and collect an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations facilitated or furnished by an innkeeper any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the municipality for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value. (ii) Within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county, each county in this state may levy and collect an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations facilitated or furnished by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the county for operating within the special district a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value an innkeeper. (iii) The provisions of this Code section shall control over the provisions of any local ordinance or resolution to the contrary enacted pursuant to Code Section 4813-53 and in effect prior to July 1, 1998, or enacted pursuant to this article and in effect prior to July 1, 2019. Any such ordinance shall not be deemed repealed by this Code section but shall be administered in conformity with this Code section. (B)(i) The excise tax shall be imposed on any person or legal entity licensed by or required to pay a business or occupation tax to the governing authority imposing the tax for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value the innkeeper and shall apply to the furnishing for value of any room, lodging, or accommodation. Every person or entity subject to a tax levied as provided in this Code section shall, except as provided in this Code section, be liable for the tax at the applicable rate on the lodging charges actually collected or, if the amount of taxes collected from the hotel or motel guest is in excess of the total amount that should have been collected, the total amount actually collected must be remitted.

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(ii) Any tax levied as provided in this Code section is also imposed upon every person or entity who is a hotel or motel guest and who receives a room, lodging, or accommodation that is subject to the tax levied under this Code section. Every such guest subject to the tax levied under this Code section shall pay the tax to the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating the room, lodging, or accommodation. The tax shall be a debt of the person obtaining the room, lodging, or accommodation to the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating such room, lodging, or accommodation until it is paid and shall be recoverable at law by the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating such room, lodging, or accommodation in the same manner as authorized for the recovery of other debts. The person or entity innkeeper collecting the tax from the hotel or motel guest shall remit the tax to the governing authority imposing the tax, and the tax remitted shall be a credit against the tax imposed by division (i) of this subparagraph on the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating the room, lodging, or accommodation. (C) Reserved. (D) Except as provided in paragraphs (2.1), (2.2), (3), (3.1), (3.2), (3.3), (3.4), (3.5), (3.7), (4), (4.1), (4.2), (4.3), (4.4), (4.5), (4.6), (4.7), (5), (5.1), (5.2), and (5.3) of this subsection, no tax levied pursuant to this Code section shall be levied or collected at a rate exceeding 3 percent of the charge to the public for the furnishings." "(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, any new excise taxes which are first levied pursuant to this Code section after July 1, 2008, or any new excise tax which is first levied following the termination of a previous levy pursuant to this Code section after July 1, 2008, shall be levied pursuant to this subsection. (2) The governing authority of each municipality in this state may levy an excise tax pursuant to this subsection at a rate not to exceed 8 percent of the charge for the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations furnished or facilitated by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the municipality for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly or periodically furnished for value an innkeeper. (3) Within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county, each county in this state may levy an excise tax pursuant to this subsection at a rate not to exceed 8 percent of the charge for the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations furnished or facilitated by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the county for operating within the special district a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly or periodically furnished for value an innkeeper." "(b.1) As an alternative to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, any county (within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county) and any municipality which is levying a tax under this Code section at the rate of 6 percent under paragraph (3.4) or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be authorized to

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levy a tax under this Code section at the rate of 7 percent in the manner provided in this subsection. Both the county and municipality shall adopt a resolution which shall specify that an amount equal to the total amount of taxes collected under such levy at a rate of 6 percent shall continue to be expended as it was expended pursuant to either paragraph (3.4) or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section, as applicable, and such resolution shall specify the manner of expenditure of funds for an amount equal to the total amount of taxes collected under such levy that exceeds the amount that would be collected at the rate of 6 percent for any tourism, convention, or trade show purposes, tourism product development purposes, or any combination thereof. Each resolution shall be required to be ratified by a local Act of the General Assembly. Only when both such local Acts have become law, the governing authority of the county and municipality shall be authorized to levy an excise tax pursuant to this subsection at the rate of 7 percent of the charge for the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations furnished or facilitated by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the municipality for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly or periodically furnished for value an innkeeper."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, and shall apply to each incidence of the furnishing for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations occurring on or after July 1, 2020.
SECTION 6. 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 Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to revise the definition of "innkeeper" to include marketplace facilitators; to define the term "marketplace innkeeper"; to expand the state levy of a nightly excise tax to include all rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, is amended in Code Section 48-1350.2, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (2) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2) 'Innkeeper' means any person who is subject to taxation under this article for the furnishing for value to the public any rooms, lodgings, or accommodations:
(A) Any person that furnishes for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations in a county or municipality and that is licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, such municipality or county for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value; or (B) A dealer as defined in subparagraph (M.3) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 488-2 that is required to collect and remit the tax imposed by Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title for acting as a marketplace facilitator as such term is defined in paragraph (18.1) of Code Section 48-8-2 for facilitating the furnishing for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations on behalf of another person. (2.1) 'Marketplace innkeeper' means an innkeeper as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 48-13-50.3, relating to additional tax imposed by innkeepers, forms for reporting, use of funds from additional taxes, and provisions for termination, as follows:
"48-13-50.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Extended stay rental' means providing for value to the public a hotel or motel room for longer than 30 consecutive days to the same customer. (2) 'Innkeeper' means any person who is subject to taxation under this article for the furnishing for value to the public a hotel or motel room. (3) 'Transportation purposes' means and includes roads, bridges, public transit, rails, airports, buses, seaports, including without limitation road, street, and bridge purposes pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-121, and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these transportation facilities, including general obligation debt and other multiyear obligations issued to finance such purposes. (b) On or after July 1, 2015, each innkeeper in this state shall charge a $5.00 per night fee to the customer, unless it is an extended stay rental, for each calendar day a hotel or motel room is rented or leased. The innkeeper shall collect the fee at the time the customer pays for the rental or lease of such hotel or motel room. The innkeeper collecting the fee shall remit the fee on a monthly basis to the department. (b)(1) On and after July 1, 2020, an excise tax of $5.00 per night shall be levied upon the rental or lease of any room, lodging, or accommodation by an innkeeper.

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(2) Taxes levied pursuant to this Code section shall be collected by the innkeeper from the customer at the time the customer pays for its rental or lease of any room, lodging, or accommodation. Any innkeeper collecting such taxes shall remit the amounts collected to the department on a monthly basis. (3) Extended stay rentals shall be exempt from the tax levied by this Code section. (4) Lodging or accommodations that do not provide physical shelter shall be exempt from the tax levied by this Code section. (c) The commissioner shall promulgate and make available forms for the use of innkeepers to assist in compliance with this Code section. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section. (d) It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to appropriations, that the fees collected pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be made available and used exclusively for transportation purposes in this state. (e) If the amount collected under this Code section is ever not appropriated for a fiscal year as provided by subsection (d) of this Code section, as determined jointly by the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, then the amount collected shall be reduced by 50 percent. Upon the conclusion of a second fiscal year in which the amount collected is not so appropriated, this Code section shall stand repealed and reserved, and such fees shall cease to be collected, on the date the appropriations Act for such fiscal year becomes effective. Such budget offices shall certify any such lack of appropriation to the Code Revision Commission for purposes of updating the Code in accordance with this subsection."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-13-50.4. (a) A marketplace innkeeper shall constitute the innkeeper with respect to the transactions taxable pursuant to this article that it facilitates on behalf of another person. All taxes levied or imposed by this article on transactions facilitated by a marketplace innkeeper shall be paid by the purchaser to the marketplace innkeeper. (b) The marketplace innkeeper shall remit all taxes in the manners provided in this article and, when received by the taxing authority, such taxes shall be credited against the taxes imposed by this article on the furnishing for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations. (c) Each marketplace innkeeper shall be liable for the full amount of taxes levied or imposed by this article on its transactions or the amount of tax collected by such marketplace innkeeper from all purchasers on all such transactions, whichever is greater. (d) A transaction that is not taxable to the purchaser shall not be taxable to the marketplace innkeeper. Taxes collected and remitted by a marketplace innkeeper pursuant to this article shall be subject to the credit otherwise granted by this article for like taxes previously paid in another state.

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(e) This Code section shall not be construed to require a duplication in the payment of any tax. (f) A person shall not be obligated to collect and remit or be liable for the taxes levied or imposed by this article on any transaction for which its marketplace innkeeper is obligated and liable. (g) The taxing authority shall only audit the marketplace innkeeper for sales made by it on behalf of another person except to the extent the marketplace innkeeper seeks relief through subsection (h) of this Code section. (h) A marketplace innkeeper is relieved of liability for failure to collect and remit the correct amount of tax imposed by this article to the extent that the marketplace innkeeper demonstrates to the satisfaction of the taxing authority that the error was due to insufficient or incorrect information given to the marketplace innkeeper by the person on whose behalf the sale was facilitated and the marketplace innkeeper made a reasonable effort to obtain correct and sufficient information from such person; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply if the marketplace innkeeper and such person are related members as defined in Code Section 48-7-28.3. If a marketplace innkeeper is relieved of liability under this subsection, the person on whose behalf the sale was facilitated shall be solely liable for the amount of uncollected tax."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 48-13-51, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a), paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b), and subsection (b.1) as follows:
"(a)(1)(A)(i) The governing authority of each municipality in this state may levy and collect an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations facilitated or furnished by an innkeeper any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the municipality for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value. (ii) Within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county, each county in this state may levy and collect an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations facilitated or furnished by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the county for operating within the special district a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value an innkeeper. (iii) The provisions of this Code section shall control over the provisions of any local ordinance or resolution to the contrary enacted pursuant to Code Section 4813-53 and in effect prior to July 1, 1998, or enacted pursuant to this article and in effect prior to July 1, 2019. Any such ordinance shall not be deemed repealed by this Code section but shall be administered in conformity with this Code section.

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(B)(i) The excise tax shall be imposed on any person or legal entity licensed by or required to pay a business or occupation tax to the governing authority imposing the tax for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished for value the innkeeper and shall apply to the furnishing for value of any room, lodging, or accommodation. Every person or entity subject to a tax levied as provided in this Code section shall, except as provided in this Code section, be liable for the tax at the applicable rate on the lodging charges actually collected or, if the amount of taxes collected from the hotel or motel guest is in excess of the total amount that should have been collected, the total amount actually collected must be remitted. (ii) Any tax levied as provided in this Code section is also imposed upon every person or entity who is a hotel or motel guest and who receives a room, lodging, or accommodation that is subject to the tax levied under this Code section. Every such guest subject to the tax levied under this Code section shall pay the tax to the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating the room, lodging, or accommodation. The tax shall be a debt of the person obtaining the room, lodging, or accommodation to the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating such room, lodging, or accommodation until it is paid and shall be recoverable at law by the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating such room, lodging, or accommodation in the same manner as authorized for the recovery of other debts. The person or entity innkeeper collecting the tax from the hotel or motel guest shall remit the tax to the governing authority imposing the tax, and the tax remitted shall be a credit against the tax imposed by division (i) of this subparagraph on the person or entity innkeeper providing or facilitating the room, lodging, or accommodation. (C) Reserved. (D) Except as provided in paragraphs (2.1), (2.2), (3), (3.1), (3.2), (3.3), (3.4), (3.5), (3.7), (4), (4.1), (4.2), (4.3), (4.4), (4.5), (4.6), (4.7), (5), (5.1), (5.2), and (5.3) of this subsection, no tax levied pursuant to this Code section shall be levied or collected at a rate exceeding 3 percent of the charge to the public for the furnishings." "(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, any new excise taxes which are first levied pursuant to this Code section after July 1, 2008, or any new excise tax which is first levied following the termination of a previous levy pursuant to this Code section after July 1, 2008, shall be levied pursuant to this subsection. (2) The governing authority of each municipality in this state may levy an excise tax pursuant to this subsection at a rate not to exceed 8 percent of the charge for the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations furnished or facilitated by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the municipality for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly or periodically furnished for value an innkeeper.

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(3) Within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county, each county in this state may levy an excise tax pursuant to this subsection at a rate not to exceed 8 percent of the charge for the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations furnished or facilitated by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the county for operating within the special district a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly or periodically furnished for value an innkeeper." "(b.1) As an alternative to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, any county (within the territorial limits of the special district located within the county) and any municipality which is levying a tax under this Code section at the rate of 6 percent under paragraph (3.4) or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be authorized to levy a tax under this Code section at the rate of 7 percent in the manner provided in this subsection. Both the county and municipality shall adopt a resolution which shall specify that an amount equal to the total amount of taxes collected under such levy at a rate of 6 percent shall continue to be expended as it was expended pursuant to either paragraph (3.4) or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section, as applicable, and such resolution shall specify the manner of expenditure of funds for an amount equal to the total amount of taxes collected under such levy that exceeds the amount that would be collected at the rate of 6 percent for any tourism, convention, or trade show purposes, tourism product development purposes, or any combination thereof. Each resolution shall be required to be ratified by a local Act of the General Assembly. Only when both such local Acts have become law, the governing authority of the county and municipality shall be authorized to levy an excise tax pursuant to this subsection at the rate of 7 percent of the charge for the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations furnished or facilitated by any person or legal entity licensed by, or required to pay business or occupation taxes to, the municipality for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly or periodically furnished for value an innkeeper."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, and shall apply to each incidence of the furnishing for value to the public any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations occurring on or after July 1, 2020; provided, however, that the provisions of Section 2 of this Act shall not be applicable to any rental or lease for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations which are not hotel or motel rooms for which a reservation was made and any payment or deposit was tendered prior to July 1, 2020.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D N Clark, H N Clark, J N Collins N Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes
Dunahoo N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene N Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin N Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle
Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn
Watson Y Welch E Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 105, nays 48.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 907. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Clark of the 147th, Bonner of the 72nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 127th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the war veterans home, so as to include an additional time period of service in the definition of

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"war veteran"; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Meeks
E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 593. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to create the Tax Commissioners Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide for a board; to provide for appointments and officers; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for eligibility, membership, dues, and benefits; to provide for a charge on delinquent or defaulted tax notices; to provide for the collection and remittance of such amounts; to provide for refunds of contributions with interest; to provide for conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie N Bonner E Bruce
Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon
Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D N Clark, H N Clark, J

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jones, J N Jones, J.B. N Jones, S N Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin N Martin Y Mathiak

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M N Nelson N Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle
Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton
Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Collins N Cooke N Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hawkins Henson
N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 72, nays 83.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

HB 953. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Williamson of the 115th, Welch of the 110th, Watson of the 172nd and Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general authority, duties, and procedure of state purchasing, so as to provide that certain terms in particular types of state contracts shall be void and unenforceable and should not be included in such agreements; to require the Department of Administrative Services to provide such information on its website; to specify that bids, offers, or proposals and registers thereof shall be subject to the public disclosure provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 690. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, McCall of the 33rd, Pirkle of the 155th, Rhodes of the 120th and Corbett of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to exempt agricultural structures from permitting fees; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to exempt agricultural structures from permitting fees; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, is amended in Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2, relating to general provisions regarding buildings generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"8-2-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'agricultural structure' means any building or structure which is to be used or is used solely for the commercial production or processing

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of crops, livestock, animals, poultry, honeybees, honeybee products, livestock products, poultry products, timber, forest products, or products which are used in commercial aquaculture. Such term shall also include any farm labor camp or facilities for migrant farm workers. (b) No county or municipal corporation shall require payment of any fee in excess of $500.00 related to issuing a permit or other such approval to a qualified agricultural producer, as defined in Code Section 48-8-3.3, pursuant to this title regarding the construction or renovation of an agricultural structure."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell
Hatchett

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin
Martin Y Mathiak

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 488. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Hitchens of the 161st, Harrell of the 106th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to prevent organized retail crime; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the sale and purchase of stored value cards; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for confidentiality; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crimes of organized retail theft and retail merchandise fraud; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To prevent organized retail crime; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for certain record-keeping and reporting requirements for the sale and purchase of stored value cards; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for confidentiality; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to define certain terms relating to retail property fencing, shoplifting, and refund fraud; to provide for the crime of organized retail theft; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by revising Article 12, which was previously reserved, as follows:
"ARTICLE 12
10-1-310. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Corporate authorized reseller' means any person authorized to sell the stored value cards of a corporate issuer. (2) 'Corporate issuer' means a retail store that sells stored value cards, directly or through corporate authorized resellers, which may be used by the cardholder to purchase goods or services at the retail locations of the corporate issuer or online from the corporate issuer. (3) 'Stored value card' means any 'gift certificate' or 'store gift card,' as such terms are defined in subparagraph (b)(33)(B) of Code Section 10-1-393, issued with or without a fee for the use of the cardholder to obtain money, goods, services, or anything else of value. The term shall not include a 'general use gift card' as such term is defined in subparagraph (b)(33)(B) of Code Section 10-1-393, demand deposit account, shared draft account, savings account, prepaid debit card, or any card sold by a financial institution or access device associated therewith. (b) Any sale or purchase of stored value cards by merchants, other than the corporate issuer or the corporate authorized reseller, including any transaction that occurs in this state, shall require that the appropriate information contained in this Code section be recorded and that a copy of the record be maintained for at least three years. (c) Any merchant purchaser of stored value cards shall maintain a permanent record book in which shall be entered in legible English at the time of each purchase: (1) The date of the transaction; (2) The name of the person conducting the transaction; (3) The name, age, and address of the seller; a description of the general appearance of the customer; and the distinctive number from the customer's driver's license or other similar identification card; (4) An identification of the purchased stored value card, including the retailer for which the stored value card is intended and the stored value card number; (5) The amount of stored value on the stored value card; (6) The price paid; and (7) The signature of the customer. (d) Entries shall appear in ink and shall be in chronological order. No blank lines may be left between entries. No obliterations, alterations, or erasures may be made. Corrections shall be made by drawing a line of ink through the entry without destroying its legibility. The book shall be open to the inspection of any duly authorized law enforcement officer during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time.

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(e) Any merchant purchaser of stored value cards and any clerk, agent, or employee of such merchant who knowingly:
(1) Fails to make an entry of any material matter in his or her permanent record book; (2) Makes any false entry therein; (3) Falsifies, obliterates, destroys, or removes from his or her place of business such permanent record book; (4) Refuses to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer who is certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, or who is a federal officer, to inspect his or her permanent record book or any stored value cards in his or her possession during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time; or (5) Fails to maintain a record of each stored value card transaction for at least four years; shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (f) Upon filing an official report to a law enforcement agency of competent jurisdiction by any person alleging to be a victim of theft of one or more stored value cards with an aggregate value exceeding $500.00, such law enforcement agency shall request that the issuer or issuer's agent preserve and provide to law enforcement all relevant evidence reasonably foreseeable to assist in future criminal actions in accordance with the laws of evidence in criminal proceedings Reserved."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-8-5.2, relating to retail property fencing, civil forfeiture, and related matters, as follows:
"(1) 'Retail property' means any new article, product, commodity, item, or component intended to be sold in retail commerce."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of Code Section 16-814, relating to theft by shoplifting, as follows:
"(C)(i) As used in this subparagraph, the term 'conviction' shall include a plea of nolo contendere. (ii) Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for shoplifting, where when the prior convictions are either felonies or misdemeanors, or any combination of felonies and misdemeanors, as defined by this Code section, the defendant commits shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and the first year of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; provided, however, that, in the court's discretion, the court may depart from such mandatory minimum sentence when the prosecuting attorney and defendant have agreed to a sentence that is below such mandatory sentence."

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SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-8-14.1, relating to refund fraud, as follows:
"(3)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'conviction' shall include a plea of nolo contendere. (B) Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and the first year of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; provided, however, that, in the court's discretion, the court may depart from such mandatory minimum sentence when the prosecuting attorney and defendant have agreed to a sentence that is below such mandatory sentence."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-8-14.2. (a) A person commits the offense of organized retail theft when such person appropriates property of a store or retail establishment to his or her own use without paying for such property or deprives the owner of the property or the value thereof, in whole or in part, and when such property is taken from one or more stores or retail establishments over a period of 180 days with the intent to sell such property for monetary or other gain and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of the theft has a value exceeding $20,000.00 and is placed or is to be placed in the control of a retail property fence as defined in Code Section 16-8-5.2 or other person in exchange for consideration. (b) In all cases involving organized retail theft, the term 'value' means the actual retail price of the property at the time and place of the offense. The unaltered price tag or other marking on property, or duly identified photographs thereof, shall be prima-facie evidence of value and ownership of the property. (c) In any criminal proceeding pursuant to this Code section, the crime shall be considered to have been committed in any county in which an incident of organized retail theft occurred. (d) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years, a fine not to exceed $50,000.00, or both."
SECTION 6. 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:
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To prevent organized retail crime; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for certain record-keeping and reporting requirements for the sale and purchase of stored value cards; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for confidentiality; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to define certain terms relating to retail property fencing, shoplifting, and refund fraud; to provide for the crime of organized retail theft; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by revising Article 12, which was previously reserved, as follows:
"ARTICLE 12
10-1-310. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Corporate authorized reseller' means any person authorized to sell the stored value cards of a corporate issuer. (2) 'Corporate issuer' means a retail store that sells stored value cards, directly or through corporate authorized resellers, which may be used by the cardholder to purchase goods or services at the retail locations of the corporate issuer or online from the corporate issuer. (3) 'Stored value card' means any 'gift certificate' or 'store gift card,' as such terms are defined in subparagraph (b)(33)(B) of Code Section 10-1-393, issued with or without a fee for the use of the cardholder to obtain money, goods, services, or anything else of value. The term shall not include a 'general use gift card' as such term is defined in subparagraph (b)(33)(B) of Code Section 10-1-393, demand deposit account, share draft account, savings account, prepaid debit card, or any card sold by a financial institution or access device associated therewith. (b) Any sale or purchase of stored value cards by merchants, other than the corporate issuer or the corporate authorized reseller, including any transaction that occurs in this state, shall require that the appropriate information contained in this Code section be recorded and that a copy of the record be maintained for at least three years. (c) Any merchant purchaser of stored value cards shall maintain a permanent record book in which shall be entered in legible English at the time of each purchase: (1) The date of the transaction; (2) The name of the person conducting the transaction;

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(3) The name, age, and address of the seller; a description of the general appearance of the customer; and the distinctive number from the customer's driver's license or other similar identification card; (4) An identification of the purchased stored value card, including the retailer for which the stored value card is intended and the stored value card number; (5) The amount of stored value on the stored value card; (6) The price paid; and (7) The signature of the customer. (d) Entries shall appear in ink and shall be in chronological order. No blank lines may be left between entries. No obliterations, alterations, or erasures may be made. Corrections shall be made by drawing a line of ink through the entry without destroying its legibility. The book shall be open to the inspection of any duly authorized law enforcement officer during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time. (e) Any merchant purchaser of stored value cards and any clerk, agent, or employee of such merchant who knowingly: (1) Fails to make an entry of any material matter in his or her permanent record book; (2) Makes any false entry therein; (3) Falsifies, obliterates, destroys, or removes from his or her place of business such permanent record book; (4) Refuses to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer who is certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, or who is a federal officer, to inspect his or her permanent record book or any stored value cards in his or her possession during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time; or (5) Fails to maintain a record of each stored value card transaction for at least four years; shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (f) Upon filing an official report to a law enforcement agency of competent jurisdiction by any person alleging to be a victim of theft of one or more stored value cards with an aggregate value exceeding $500.00, such law enforcement agency shall request that the issuer or issuer's agent preserve and provide to law enforcement all relevant evidence reasonably foreseeable to assist in future criminal actions in accordance with the laws of evidence in criminal proceedings Reserved."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-8-5.2, relating to retail property fencing, civil forfeiture, and related matters, as follows:
"(1) 'Retail property' means any new article, product, commodity, item, or component intended to be sold in retail commerce."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of Code Section 16-814, relating to theft by shoplifting, as follows:

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"(C)(i) As used in this subparagraph, the term 'conviction' shall include a plea of nolo contendere. (ii) Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for shoplifting, where when the prior convictions are either felonies or misdemeanors, or any combination of felonies and misdemeanors, as defined by this Code section, the defendant commits shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and the first year of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; provided, however, that, in the court's discretion, the court may depart from such mandatory minimum sentence when the prosecuting attorney and defendant have agreed to a sentence that is below such mandatory sentence."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-8-14.1, relating to refund fraud, as follows:
"(3)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'conviction' shall include a plea of nolo contendere. (B) Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and the first year of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; provided, however, that, in the court's discretion, the court may depart from such mandatory minimum sentence when the prosecuting attorney and defendant have agreed to a sentence that is below such mandatory sentence."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-8-14.2. (a) A person commits the offense of organized retail theft when such person intentionally organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises one or more other persons to appropriate property of a store or retail establishment to his or her own use without paying for such property or deprives the owner of the property or the value thereof, in whole or in part, and when such property is taken from one or more stores or retail establishments over a period of 180 days with the intent to sell such property for monetary or other gain and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of the theft has a value exceeding $24,999.99 and is placed or is to be placed in the control of a retail property fence as defined in Code Section 16-8-5.2 or other person in exchange for consideration. (b) In all cases involving organized retail theft, the term 'value' means the actual retail price of the property at the time and place of the offense. The unaltered price tag or other marking on property, or duly identified photographs thereof, shall be prima-facie evidence of value and ownership of the property.

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(c) In any criminal proceeding pursuant to this Code section, the crime shall be considered to have been committed in any county in which an incident of organized retail theft occurred. (d) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 20 years, a fine not to exceed $50,000.00, or both."

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 15.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the Senate:
SB 102. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a pilot program to plan, implement, and improve sustainable community schools; to provide for planning grants; to provide for operational grants; to provide for definitions; to provide for applications for grants; to require the development of community school plans; to provide for requirements for grant recipients; to delineate the purposes for which grant funds may be used; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 327. By Senators Karinshak of the 48th, Black of the 8th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to require employers to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk for her nursing child; to revise and to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for a cause of action against employers for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 349. By Senators James of the 35th, Karinshak of the 48th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require

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local boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in certain restrooms used by students; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 379. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to barbers and cosmetologists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 384. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Stone of the 23rd and Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to prohibit the location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility or any coal combustion residual landfill within a certain distance of a blackwater river wholly contained within the borders of this state and originating on the coastal plain, and which flows directly into the ocean; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to waste control; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to provide for conforming crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 413. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dolezal of the 27th and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 67A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest in zoning actions, so as to expand the definition of the term applicant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 446. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization of posting cash bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for

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unclaimed cash bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 476. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Black of the 8th, Unterman of the 45th, Stone of the 23rd, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide for pet dealers to microchip dogs and cats; to provide for a definition; to provide for standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 484. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases; to provide for the entry of the state into a multistate compact to incentivize the development of cures for diseases through substantial financial awards; to provide for a commission to administer the compact; to establish the powers and duties of the commission; to provide for committees; to provide for financing; to provide for effectiveness; to provide for withdrawal, default, and expulsion; to provide for severability and construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 841. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 1016. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Atkinson County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4771), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p.

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3808), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House stood in recess for ten minutes.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1501. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th, Holly of the 111th, Kennard of the 102nd and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Amber M. Simmons for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1502. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Moore of the 1st and Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Future Caucus; and for other purposes.
HR 1503. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Hopson of the 153rd and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Victor L. Powell on the occasion of his 30th anniversary leading Rhema Word Cathedral; and for other purposes.
HR 1504. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Hopson of the 153rd and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank Ross Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1505. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Hopson of the 153rd, Yearta of the 152nd, Greene of the 151st and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SkillsUSA for its outstanding contributions; and for other purposes.

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HR 1506. By Representatives Jones of the 91st, Smith of the 133rd, Dollar of the 45th, Stephens of the 164th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Ari Isaac Kaye; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 854. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Powell of the 32nd, Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th and Clark of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to define battery charged fence; to provide for minimum standards of such fences; to prohibit additional permitting or regulation of battery charged fences by counties and municipal corporations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that local governments treat fence detection systems as any other alarm system; to define fence detection system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-60-12.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'fence detection system' means a new or existing alarm system or electronic security system and ancillary components or equipment attached to such system that includes, but is not limited to:
(1) A fence, on commercial or industrial zoned property, surrounded by a nonelectric perimeter fence or wall that is at least five feet in height with conspicuous warning signs

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that are located on the fence at no more than 40 foot intervals and that read: 'WARNING-ELECTRIC FENCE'; (2) An energizer powered by a commercial storage battery not exceeding 12 volts that produces a short electric pulsed charge upon contact with the fence; and (3) A battery charging device used exclusively to charge the battery that interfaces with a monitored alarm device in a manner that enables the alarm system or electronic security system to transmit a signal intended to summon law enforcement or the property owner in response to an intrusion or burglary and produces an electric charge on contact that does not exceed energizer characteristics set for electric fence energizers by the International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60335-2-76:2018. (b) Each county, consolidated government, and municipal corporation shall treat fence detection systems, in all matters, as alarm systems as defined in paragraph (.1) of Code Section 43-14-2."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1084. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals to foster a public-private partnership for support of postsecondary teaching professionals in high demand courses, subjects, and disciplines; to provide for a board of trustees; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, and filling of vacancies of the board of trustees; to provide for the creation, appointment, terms, filling of vacancies, duties, and responsibilities of an advisory committee to the board of trustees; to provide for the purposes of the endowment; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the board of trustees; to provide for discontinuation of the endowment under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals to foster a public-private partnership for support of postsecondary teaching professionals in high demand courses, subjects, and disciplines; to provide for a board of trustees; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, and filling of vacancies of the board of trustees; to provide for the creation, appointment, terms,

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filling of vacancies, duties, and responsibilities of an advisory committee to the board of trustees; to provide for the purposes of the endowment; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the board of trustees; to provide for discontinuation of the endowment under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, is amended by revising Article 7, which is reserved, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
50-12-110. (a) In order to foster a public-private partnership for the support of postsecondary teaching professionals in high demand courses, subjects, and disciplines, there is created the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals. Such endowment shall be for the purpose of receiving and distributing funds for the support of a program of endowments within the Technical College System of Georgia to support outstanding teaching professionals in high demand courses, subjects, and disciplines in order to improve education and provide for economic development. The Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals shall not be an entity or agency of government, but shall be a private entity operating under and in accordance with the laws of this state. It is the intent of the General Assembly that such private entity take all necessary steps to become a Section 501(c)(3) entity under the Internal Revenue Code.
(b)(1) The Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals shall be governed by a board of trustees consisting of 11 members. The members of the board shall include five members appointed by the Governor, including the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia and the commissioner of economic development; three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and three members appointed by Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) The Governor shall appoint one member to serve as chairperson of the board of trustees. The board may elect such other officers as the board deems appropriate. The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the request of any three members. (c) The members of the board of trustees shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, that the initial terms of the three members appointed by the Governor other than the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia and the commissioner of economic development shall be for two years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Thereafter, such members shall serve four-year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be

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reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred while on the business of the endowment. (d) The board of trustees shall appoint an advisory committee to assist the board members in their duties. Such advisory committee shall consist of not more than 30 members and shall be chaired by the executive director of the endowment. The advisory committee shall include at least two representatives from each of the state's congressional districts. In making its appointments, the board shall select members of the board of directors or trustees of postsecondary institutions, local business or industry associations, and economic development organizations; persons who have shown a commitment to education and workforce development in their communities; and persons who understand the needs of business and education. The members of the advisory committee shall serve for four-year terms and until their successors are selected and qualified; provided, however, that the board of trustees shall designate 15 of the initial appointees to serve terms of two years and until their successors are selected and qualified. Such 15 members shall thereafter serve four-year terms and until their successors are selected and qualified. The members of the advisory committee shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred while on the business of the advisory committee.
50-12-111. The Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals may have the following purposes:
(1) To support through education the efforts of the Georgia Department of Economic Development; (2) To support the improvement of public postsecondary education in Georgia through the identification of key courses, subjects, and disciplines in demand for the development of business and industry in this state; (3) To provide annually to individual branches of the Technical College System of Georgia grants in an amount and for a period of time to be determined by the board of trustees on a case-by-case basis to enable a teaching professional at such branch in one or more of the key courses, subjects, or disciplines identified, based on competitive evaluation by the advisory committee or subcommittee of the various proposals; (4) To receive, invest, and administer funds received, including without limitation funds from the state, the federal government, private donations, grants, and other sources to fulfill the purposes for which the endowment is created; (5) To attract contributions and grants for the purposes of the endowment; (6) To utilize funds of the endowment for matching dollars for federal and foundation grants to fulfill the purposes of the endowment; and (7) To engage in other activities designed to support Georgia's postsecondary education systems' contribution to economic development and tourism.
50-12-112. The board of trustees shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

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(1) To operate and manage the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals, including the investment and reinvestment of the endowment's funds, the management of assets of the endowment, and the distribution of such funds and assets to fulfill the purpose of the endowment; (2) To enter into contracts with public and private entities for services needed by the endowment and to fulfill the purposes of the endowment; (3) To employ such staff and consultants as deemed necessary to fulfill the purposes of the endowment and to manage, invest, and administer funds and assets of the endowment; (4) To receive, retain, and invest donations, state and federal funding, grants, and other funds and assets; provided, however, that state funding and grants may not be expended for the purposes of paragraph (3) of Code Section 50-12-111 but may be expended for all other purposes of the endowment; (5) To ensure that an annual independent audit is conducted of all funds and assets of the endowment; (6) To apply for and administer grants from public and private entities to fulfill the purposes of the endowment, to assist branches of the Technical College System of Georgia in obtaining and administering grants for these purposes, and to partner with other organizations in order to obtain such grants; (7) To institute and administer grant programs to fulfill the purposes of the endowment; (8) To ensure that determinations of any public funding recipients shall be based not on political expediency but rather on the project's contribution to the general welfare of its intended audience and the project's demonstration of its relative ability to provide benefits to this state and its citizens as quantified as required by paragraph (10) of this Code section; (9) To promote, fund, conduct, and assist in the development, provision, and expansion of educational courses, subjects, and disciplines identified by the board as in demand for the purpose of promoting the economic development of this state; (10) To develop a measurement consistent with state or national standards that will ensure that information provided by the endowment in any report to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the impact of the endowment on education and economic development have verifiable metrics in order to aid the General Assembly in determining whether any public money expended in support of the endowment provides quantifiable benefits to this state and its citizens; and (11) To perform such other tasks as may be appropriate to fulfill its purposes not inconsistent with law.
50-12-113. (a) No funds shall be expended by the board under the provisions of paragraphs (7) and (9) of Code Section 50-12-112 until contributions to the endowment from private donors aggregate $50,000.00 and funding and grants from public sources aggregate $50,000.00. In the event that contributions to the endowment do not meet the minimum requirements of this subsection by December 31, 2022, then the endowment shall be

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discontinued effective July 1, 2023. In such event, during the period from December 31, 2022, to June 30, 2023, the endowment shall take all reasonable and necessary steps to wind up its affairs and to return any contributions to the donors thereof, public or private. In the event that any contribution cannot be returned to the donor on or before June 30, 2023, the same shall escheat to the state on July 1, 2023. (b) The funds and assets of the endowment shall be independently audited annually, and the results of such audit shall be open to inspection at reasonable times by any person. A copy of the audit report shall be sent to the state auditor and the state accounting officer. (c) The board shall provide the Governor and the members of the General Assembly with a full report of its activities and funds distribution in December of each year with recommendations, if any, for legislation to assist the endowment in achieving its purposes. The report shall include information on the impact of the endowment on education and economic development, specifying the metric results using the measurement system developed by the endowment as required in paragraph (10) of Code Section 50-12-112."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 244. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Harrell of the 106th, Smyre of the 135th, Parsons of the 44th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for certain terms and conditions for such attachments; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act."
SECTION 2. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, is amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 46-3-200.4, relating to rates, terms, and conditions for pole attachments between communications service providers and electric membership corporations and their broadband affiliates, and enacting a new Code Section 46-3-200.4 to read as follows:
"46-3-200.4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Attachment' means the connection or fastening of a wire or cable to a utility pole. (2) 'Broadband services' shall have the same meaning as provided for the term 'broadband service' in Code Section 46-5-221. (3) 'Communications service provider' means a provider of cable service as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 522(6), telecommunications service as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 153(53), or information service as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 153(24), as each such term existed on January 1, 2020. (4) 'Utility pole' means a pole or similar structure that is used in whole or in part for electric distribution by an electric membership corporation or an affiliate thereof. (b) In order to promote the deployment of broadband services in this state, all electric membership corporations, including those subject to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 46-3-200.2, shall: (1) Ensure that any rates and fees charged by such electric membership corporation for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers shall be nondiscriminatory with regard to the services furnished and shall not exceed the annual recurring rate permitted under the formula established in 47 U.S.C. Section 224(d) and any Federal Communications Commission rules, regulations, and decisions promulgated thereunder, as such existed on January 1, 2020; (2) Establish nondiscriminatory, competitively neutral, and commercially reasonable terms and conditions for attachments to utility poles by any communications service provider that would be permitted if 47 U.S.C. Section 224 applied, including any Federal Communications Commission rules, regulations, and decisions promulgated thereunder, as such existed on January 1, 2020; and (3) Not require compliance by a communications service provider with utility pole attachment specifications that exceed the specifications in the National Electrical Safety Code, applicable fire safety codes, and any building code or similar code of general applicability for the protection of public health, safety, or welfare that was adopted by the applicable local government jurisdiction prior to the filing of a utility pole attachment application. (c) The commission shall have jurisdiction over all electric membership corporations to enforce compliance within the provisions of this Code section. The commission shall

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provide for an expedited adjudication of any complaint as to a failure to comply with this Code section and may engage an administrative law judge for purposes of such adjudication."
SECTION 3. 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 Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates, fees, terms, conditions, and specifications for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for certain rates, fees, terms, conditions, and specifications for such attachments to be determined by the Public Service Commission; to provide for the commission to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act."
SECTION 2. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, is amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 46-3-200.4, relating to rates, terms, and conditions for pole attachments between communications service providers and electric membership corporations and their broadband affiliates, and enacting a new Code Section 46-3-200.4 to read as follows:
"46-3-200.4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Attachment' means the connection or fastening of a wire or cable to a utility pole. (2) 'Broadband services' shall have the same meaning as provided for the term 'broadband service' in Code Section 46-5-221. (3) 'Communications service provider' means a provider of cable service as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 522(6), telecommunications service as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 153(53), or information service as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 153(24), as each such term existed on January 1, 2020.

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(4) 'Utility pole' means a pole or similar structure that is used in whole or in part for electric distribution by an electric membership corporation or an affiliate thereof. (b) In order to promote the deployment of broadband services in this state, and except as required by the Tennessee Valley Authority for its distributors in this state, on and after July 1, 2021, the rates, fees, terms, conditions, and specifications in any pole attachment agreement entered into by a communications service provider and an electric membership corporation shall be as determined by the commission, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. Such determination shall be made after consideration of what is just, reasonable, nondiscriminatory, and commercially reasonable. The commission shall by rules and regulations prescribe the process for making such a determination providing all interested parties the opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. On or before January 1, 2021, the commission shall publish the pole attachment rates, fees, terms, conditions, and specifications. (c) The commission shall have jurisdiction over all electric membership corporations to enforce compliance within the provisions of this Code section. The commission shall provide for an expedited adjudication of any complaint as to a failure to comply with this Code section and may engage an administrative law judge for purposes of such adjudication. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, any existing agreement between a communications service provider and an electric membership corporation shall remain in effect until the date of its natural expiration or lawful termination. (e) Any electric membership corporation and communications service provider may enter into a mutual agreement as to the rates, fees, terms, conditions, and specifications for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers that differ from those provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Holland of the 54th was excused from voting on HB 244.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dollar

Y Hogan E Holcomb
Holland Y Holly E Holmes

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L

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Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Erwin N Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle N Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner N Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 116, nays 44.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room #507 G Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 12, 2020

Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

RE: HB 244

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I request that my vote on House Bill 244 be changed from a "No" to a "YES". This change of vote will represent my true intentions on this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mike Wilensky Representative Mike Wilensky District 79
HB 1035. By Representative Martin of the 49th:
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 repeal sunset provisions regarding certain tax exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to repeal sunset provisions regarding certain tax exemptions; to exempt sales to organ procurement organizations from sales and use tax; to provide for an annual report; to expand the exemption for the use of food and food ingredients donated to qualified nonprofit agencies to include disaster relief; to extend the sunset for a manufacturer's exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, is amended by revising paragraphs (7.05), (7.3), (46), (57.1), (57.2), (57.3), and (101) of Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions, as follows:
"(7.05)(A) For the period commencing on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2024, sales Sales of tangible personal property to a nonprofit health center in this state which has been established under the authority of and is receiving funds pursuant to the United States Public Health Service Act, 42 U. S. C. Section 254b if such health clinic obtains an exemption determination letter from the commissioner.
(B)(i) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'local sales and use tax' shall mean any sales tax, use tax, or local sales and use tax which is levied and imposed in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including, but

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not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment; by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965'; or by or pursuant to Article 2, 2A, 3, or 4 of this chapter. (ii) The exemption provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to any local sales and use tax levied or imposed at any time. (C) Notwithstanding Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, any taxpayer seeking to claim the exemption provided for within subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall electronically submit to the department, at the time of application for the exemption and any such annual renewal, the total number of patients treated in the previous calendar year, the average monthly number of full-time employees, and the total amount of exempt purchases made by the taxpayer in the preceding calendar year. The department shall then issue a report to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee detailing the total number of patients treated, average monthly number of full-time employees, and the total amount of sales and use tax exempted sales for the previous calendar year, by June 30 each year;" "(7.3)(A) For the period commencing July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2024, sales Sales of tangible personal property and services to a nonprofit volunteer health clinic which primarily treats indigent persons with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and which property and services are used exclusively by such volunteer health clinic in performing a general treatment function in this state when such volunteer health clinic is a tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code and obtains an exemption determination letter from the commissioner. (B) Notwithstanding Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, any taxpayer seeking to claim the exemption provided for within subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall electronically submit to the department, at the time of application for the exemption and any such annual renewal, the total number of patients treated in the previous calendar year, the average monthly number of full-time employees, and the total amount of exempt purchases made by the taxpayer in the preceding calendar year. The department shall then issue a report to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee detailing the total number of patients treated, average monthly number of full-time employees, and the total amount of sales and use tax exempted sales for the previous calendar year, by June 30 each year;" "(46) Sales to blood banks and organ procurement organizations as defined in Code Section 44-5-141 having a nonprofit status pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Each organ procurement organization exempt under this paragraph shall submit an annual report to the Department of Community Health which includes the number of donors and transplants facilitated by such organization in the organization's previous fiscal year;" "(57.1)(A) From July 1, 2014, until June 30, 2021, sales Sales of food and food ingredients to a qualified food bank.

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(B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'qualified food bank' means any food bank which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which is operated primarily for the purpose of providing hunger relief to low income low-income persons residing in this state. (C) Notwithstanding Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, any taxpayer seeking to claim the exemption provided for within subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall electronically submit to the department, at the time of application for the exemption and any such annual renewal, the total number of clients served in the previous calendar year, total pounds of food donated by retailers, and total amount of exempt purchases made in the preceding year. The department shall then issue a report to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee detailing the total number of clients served, total pounds of food donated by retailers, and total amount of sales and use tax exempted sales for the previous calendar year, by June 30 each year. (D) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this paragraph; (57.2)(A) For the period commencing July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2021, the The use of food and food ingredients which is donated to a qualified nonprofit agency and which is used for hunger relief or disaster relief purposes. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'qualified nonprofit agency' means any entity which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which provides hunger relief. (C) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'food and food ingredients' as defined in Code Section 48-8-2 shall not include drugs or over-the-counter drugs. (D) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this paragraph; (57.3)(A) For the period commencing July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2020, the The use of food and food ingredients which is donated following a natural disaster and which is used for disaster relief purposes. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'food and food ingredients' as defined in Code Section 48-8-2 shall not include drugs or over-the-counter drugs. (C) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this paragraph;" "(101)(A) The sale or use of noncommercial written materials or mailings by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, if the organization is located in this state and provides such materials to charity supporters for educational, charitable, religious, or fundraising purposes, to the extent provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (B) This exemption shall apply from July 1, 2018, until July 1, 2021 2026. A qualifying organization must pay sales and use tax on all purchases and uses of tangible personal property and may obtain the benefit of this exemption from sales and use taxes by filing a claim for refund of tax paid on qualifying items. All refunds made pursuant to this paragraph shall not include interest;"

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-3.2, relating to definitions, exemption, applicability, and examples, by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(12) Until July 1, 2020 2025, maintenance and replacement parts for machinery or equipment, stationary or in transit, used to mix, agitate, and transport freshly mixed concrete in a plastic and unhardened state, including but not limited to mixers and components, engines and components, interior and exterior operational controls and components, hydraulics and components, all structural components, and all safety components, provided that sales and use taxes on motor fuel used as energy in a concrete mixer truck shall not be exempt or refundable; and"

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 736. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Glanton of the 75th, Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st, Stovall of the 74th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants for postsecondary education, so as to establish a loan forgiveness program for teachers who agree to teach in a turnaround school in a high demand subject area; to provide for requirements for participation; to provide for payment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a teacher recruitment and retention program for a refundable income tax credit for teachers who agree to teach in certain rural schools or turnaround eligible schools; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for participation; to provide for participation on an annual basis for up to five consecutive school years subject to certain conditions; to provide for annual reports; to provide an expiration date for new applications; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide for a refundable income tax credit for taxpayers who are participating teachers in said teacher recruitment and retention program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2251, which is reserved, as follows:
"20-2-251. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Education. (2) 'Participating local school system' means a local school system that participates in the program by receiving grant money from the state and disbursing it to participating teachers. (3) 'Participating school' means a qualifying public school that has been selected by the department to participate in the program and where a participating teacher is employed pursuant to a school year contract. (4) 'Participating teacher' means a teacher, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-942, who is eligible to participate and does participate in the program. (5) 'Postsecondary educational institution' means a school which is:
(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia, including any college or university under the government, control, and management of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; or (B) An independent or private college or university located in Georgia and eligible to be deemed an approved school as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3411. (6) 'Program' means the teacher recruitment and retention program provided for in this Code section. (7) 'Qualifying public school' means a public school that is located in a rural territory in this state or that qualifies as a turnaround eligible school as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-14-45. (8) 'Recently hired' means a teacher, whether a new or experienced teacher, who has accepted his or her first school year contract to teach at a qualifying public school for the 2020-2021 school year, for the current school year, or for the immediately upcoming school year. (9) 'Rural territory' means territory that is more than five miles from the nearest 'urbanized area' and more than two and one-half miles from the nearest 'urban cluster' as such terms are defined in OMB Standards for Defining Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas, 65 Fed. Reg. 82238. (10) 'School year contract' means a contract of full-time employment between a teacher and a local board of education covering a full school year. A contract of employment for a portion of a school year shall not be counted as a school year contract, nor shall contracts of employment for portions of a school year be cumulated and treated as a school year contract. A contract of employment for any time outside a school year shall not be counted as a school year contract, nor shall contracts of employment for time outside a school year be cumulated and treated as a school year contract. A school year

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contract is deemed included within a contract of full-time employment between a teacher and a local board of education covering a full calendar or fiscal year. (11) 'State board' means the State Board of Education. (b) The state board shall establish a teacher recruitment and retention program. The purpose of such program shall be to encourage both new and experienced teachers to seek employment with rural or turnaround eligible schools by providing for a refundable tax credit as provided for in Code Section 48-7-29.23 to each participating teacher in the amount of $3,000.00 per school year for no more than five consecutive school years, subject to conditions as provided for in this Code section. The state board is authorized to promulgate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures appropriate and necessary to implement and administer this program. (c)(1) By October 1 of each year, the department shall determine which public schools in this state are qualifying public schools and shall publish a list of all qualifying public schools on the department's website. The department shall develop criteria for the selection of no more than 100 participating schools from the total number of qualifying public schools and shall publish such selection criteria simultaneously with the publication of the list of qualifying public schools on the department's website. (2) By December 1 of each year, the department shall select no more than 100 participating schools and shall publish a list of all participating schools on the department's website. The department shall determine the total number of participating teachers authorized for each participating school. (3) The department shall receive applications from teachers who meet the eligibility criteria provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section and shall be authorized to share with participating local school systems and participating schools such applications and related materials submitted by teachers. (4) The department is authorized to provide guidance and technical assistance to teachers, participating schools, and local school systems with participating schools regarding the program. (d) The Office of Student Achievement, in consultation with the department, shall establish program objectives and shall annually measure and evaluate the program. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, by December 1 of each year, the Office of Student Achievement shall provide to the Governor, to each chamber of the General Assembly, and to the state board a report covering the immediately preceding school year and including, at a minimum, the following information: (1) The positions filled by participating teachers with corresponding information regarding the subject matter and grade or grades taught; and (2) The length of time participating teachers have been participating in the program. (e)(1) In order to be eligible to participate in the program, a teacher shall:
(A) Have been recently hired to teach at a participating school; (B) Have attained a bachelor's degree in education from a postsecondary educational institution with a teacher certification program approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; and

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(C) Hold a valid five-year induction or professional certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (2) Teachers who meet the eligibility criteria provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection and who wish to participate in the program shall submit to the department a completed application to participate in the program, on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department. Each application shall, at a minimum, include: (A) A copy of the teacher's school year contract with a participating school or participating local school system; and (B) Written verification from the principal or other school personnel of the participating school that the teacher was recently hired. (3)(A) Eligible teachers who complete the application process prescribed by the department shall be accepted to participate in the program on annual basis, subject to continuation of the program and the provisions of subsection (g) of this Code section and except for good cause shown by the department. (B) A teacher who is accepted by the department to participate in the program shall be allowed to continue as a participating teacher in the program on an annual basis for up to five consecutive school years, provided that he or she remains a teacher at the same school continuously, regardless of whether the school remains a participating or qualifying public school, and subject to continuation of the program and the provisions of subsection (g) of this Code section and except for good cause shown by the department. (C) A participating teacher who is involuntarily transferred to another school within the same participating local school system shall be eligible to continue participating in the program on the same terms and conditions as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. A participating teacher who voluntarily transfers to another school shall not be eligible to continue participating in the program effective immediately upon the transfer. (D) A participating teacher who receives an annual summative performance evaluation rating of 'Ineffective,' as provided for in Code Section 20-2-210, shall be permanently ineligible to participate in the program upon the conclusion of the school year in which he or she received such rating. (f) By July 31 of each year, the department shall notify the state revenue commissioner of each participating teacher who has satisfied all terms and conditions of the program for the immediately preceding school year. (g) The number of participating teachers in the program in any school year shall be limited to 1,000 participating teachers state wide. In the discretion of the department, participation in the program may be determined according to the following order of priority: (1) Participating teachers shall be prioritized over teachers not yet participating in the program; and (2) Among teachers participating in the program, those with greater seniority in the program shall be prioritized over those with less seniority.

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(h) No new applications for the program shall be accepted after December 31, 2030. Reserved."

SECTION 2. 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, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.23. (a) A taxpayer who is designated by the Department of Education as a participating teacher in the teacher recruitment and retention program provided for in Code Section 20-2-251 shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-7-20 in an amount equal to $3,000.00. (b) If the total amount of the tax credit provided for in this Code section exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year, such excess amount shall be refunded to the taxpayer. (c) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter N Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 18. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Williams of the 168th and Smyre of the 135th:

A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Jakeith Bendray Robinson, Sr.; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Compensating Mr. Jakeith Bendray Robinson, Sr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, in June, 1998, Mr. Jakeith Bendray Robinson, Sr., the alleged get-away driver in the robbery of an armored car driver, was indicted and tried for murder, felony murder, armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. At the conclusion of the trial, the jury returned not guilty verdicts as to the murder, felony murder, and both aggravated assault charges, but could not reach a verdict on the charges of armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; and

WHEREAS, in September, 1999, Mr. Robinson was tried as a codefendant for armed robbery and the weapons charge. Mr. Robinson unsuccessfully moved for severance of the trials, arguing that based on the state's arguments that he was a co-conspirator and/or party to the armed robbery, the issue was precluded from retrial. During the trial, codefendant Xavier Womack was tried for murder, felony murder, armed robbery, two counts of

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aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, while Mr. Robinson was retried on armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The jury found Mr. Robinson guilty of armed robbery and acquitted him of possession of a firearm during a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Mr. Robinson was sentenced to life imprisonment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson filed a motion for new trial and two amended motions for new trial, which motions ultimately were denied by the trial court in September, 2001. Mr. Robinson filed his notice of appeal in 2001. After an unexplained 14 year delay for his appeal to be heard, the Court of Appeals found that the only rational conclusion from the first trial of Mr. Robinson was that the jury determined that Mr. Robinson was not a party to the crimes and, therefore, should have been acquitted of all charges and the state should not have tried him a second time for the armed robbery; and WHEREAS, during the unexplained delay in his appeal following his conviction and until the Court of Appeals finally reversed his convictions and he was released, Mr. Robinson served 19 years, 11 months, and 29 days in prison; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson has suffered loss of liberty, personal injury, lost wages, injury to reputation, emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of familial association, and other damages as a result of his almost 20 years of incarceration and expenses in trying to prove his innocence; and
WHEREAS, the conviction, incarceration, and subsequent loss of liberty and other damages occurred through no fault or negligence on the part of Mr. Robinson, and it is only fitting and proper that he be compensated for his loss.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $560,000.00 to Mr. Jakeith Bendray Robinson, Sr., as compensation as provided above. Said sum shall be paid from funds appropriated to or available to the Department of Administrative Services and shall be in full and complete satisfaction of all claims against the state arising out of said occurrence. Said sum shall not be subject to state income taxes and shall be paid in the form of an annuity over a 20 year period with an initial lump sum payment of $50,000.00 and monthly payments thereafter. Upon the death of Mr. Jakeith Bendray Robinson, Sr., all payments and all obligations of the state with respect to any and all future payments with respect to the annuity shall continue to be made to his estate or heirs. The annuity shall not be assignable under any circumstances. None of the funds provided by this resolution shall be used to pay attorney's fees if such fees are calculated on a contingency fee basis.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague
Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper N Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell N Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves N Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner
Washburn N Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 128, nays 26.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 1038. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th and others:

A RESOLUTION compensating Kenneth Eric Gardiner; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Compensating Kenneth Eric Gardiner; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in the late evening hours of January 31, 1992, a man was gunned down on a street corner in Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, despite his continued proclamations of innocence, Kenneth Eric Gardiner was arrested and charged with this crime; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 1992, Kenneth Eric Gardiner was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and was sentenced to life plus five years in prison; and
WHEREAS, this conviction was primarily based upon the testimony of a reluctant partial eyewitness who was unduly pressured to provide false testimony and identify Kenneth Eric Gardiner as one of the perpetrators and who subsequently recanted his trial testimony in full; and
WHEREAS, prior to trial, the criminal defense attorneys for Mr. Gardiner were never furnished with exculpatory evidence that established his innocence; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2017, the Georgia Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, overturned the conviction of Kenneth Eric Gardiner after determining that the outcome of his trial would likely have been different if the exculpatory evidence had not been withheld from his defense team; and
WHEREAS, following the Supreme Court's decision, Kenneth Gardiner was released on bond in December, 2017, after spending over 25 years in prison; and
WHEREAS, in July, 2018, a nolle prosequi was entered with respect to the indictment against Kenneth Gardiner; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his wrongful arrest and conviction, Kenneth Gardiner received an other than honorable discharge from the United States Army, was denied the honor of serving his country in the military, and was deprived of many benefits to which he would otherwise be entitled from the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Gardiner has suffered loss of liberty, personal injury, lost wages, injury to reputation, emotional distress, and other damages as a result of his more than 25 years of incarceration; and

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WHEREAS, the conviction, incarceration, and subsequent loss of liberty and other damages suffered by Kenneth Gardiner occurred through no fault or negligence on his part, and it is only fitting and proper that he be compensated for his losses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $1,000,000.00 to Kenneth Eric Gardiner as compensation as provided above. Said sum shall be paid from funds appropriated to or available to the Department of Administrative Services and shall be in full and complete satisfaction of all claims against the state arising out of said occurrence and shall be paid subject to the provisions of this resolution. Said sum shall be paid in the form of an annuity in equal monthly installments over a 20 year period of time beginning one year after an initial lump sum payment of $50,000.00. Upon the death of Kenneth Eric Gardiner, all payments and all obligations of the state with respect to any and all future payments with respect to the annuity shall continue to be made to his estate or heirs. None of the annuities shall be assignable under any circumstances.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves N Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper N Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 131, nays 25.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 1039. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th and others:

A RESOLUTION compensating Dominic Brian Lucci; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Compensating Dominic Brian Lucci; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, in the late evening hours of January 31, 1992, a man was gunned down on a street corner in Savannah, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, despite his continued proclamations of innocence, Dominic Brian Lucci was arrested and charged with this crime; and

WHEREAS, on November 19, 1992, Dominic Brian Lucci was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and was sentenced to life plus five years in prison; and

WHEREAS, this conviction was primarily based upon the testimony of a reluctant partial eyewitness who was unduly pressured to provide false testimony and identify Dominic Brian Lucci as one of the perpetrators and who subsequently recanted his trial testimony in full; and

WHEREAS, prior to trial, the criminal defense attorneys for Mr. Lucci were never furnished with exculpatory evidence that established his innocence; and

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WHEREAS, on November 2, 2017, the Georgia Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, overturned the conviction of Dominic Brian Lucci after determining that the outcome of his trial would likely have been different if the exculpatory evidence had not been withheld from his defense team; and

WHEREAS, following the Supreme Court's decision, Dominic Brian Lucci was released on bond in December, 2017, after spending over 25 years in prison; and

WHEREAS, in July, 2018, a nolle prosequi was entered with respect to the indictment against Dominic Brian Lucci; and WHEREAS, as a result of his wrongful arrest and conviction, Dominic Brian Lucci was denied the honor of serving his country in the military; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Brian Lucci has suffered loss of liberty, personal injury, lost wages, injury to reputation, emotional distress, and other damages as a result of his more than 25 years of incarceration; and

WHEREAS, the conviction, incarceration, and subsequent loss of liberty and other damages suffered by Dominic Brian Lucci occurred through no fault or negligence on his part, and it is only fitting and proper that he be compensated for his losses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $1,000,000.00 to Dominic Brian Lucci as compensation as provided above. Said sum shall be paid from funds appropriated to or available to the Department of Administrative Services and shall be in full and complete satisfaction of all claims against the state arising out of said occurrence and shall be paid subject to the provisions of this resolution. Said sum shall be paid in the form of an annuity in equal monthly installments over a 20 year period of time beginning one year after an initial lump sum payment of $50,000.00. Upon the death of Dominic Brian Lucci, all payments and all obligations of the state with respect to any and all future payments with respect to the annuity shall continue to be made to his estate or heirs. None of the annuities shall be assignable under any circumstances.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper N Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves N Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 134, nays 23.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 1041. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th and others:

A RESOLUTION compensating Mark Jason Jones; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Compensating Mark Jason Jones; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, in the late evening hours of January 31, 1992, a man was gunned down on a street corner in Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, despite his continued proclamations of innocence, Mark Jason Jones was arrested and charged with this crime; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 1992, Mark Jason Jones was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and was sentenced to life plus five years in prison; and
WHEREAS, this conviction was primarily based upon the testimony of a reluctant partial eyewitness who was unduly pressured to provide false testimony and identify Mark Jason Jones as one of the perpetrators and who subsequently recanted his trial testimony in full; and
WHEREAS, prior to trial, the criminal defense attorneys for Mr. Jones were never furnished with exculpatory evidence that established his innocence; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2017, the Georgia Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, overturned the conviction of Mark Jason Jones after determining that the outcome of his trial would likely have been different if the exculpatory evidence had not been withheld from his defense team; and
WHEREAS, following the Supreme Court's decision, Mark Jason Jones was released on bond in December, 2017, after spending over 25 years in prison; and
WHEREAS, in July, 2018, a nolle prosequi was entered with respect to the indictment against Mark Jason Jones; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his wrongful arrest and conviction, Mark Jason Jones received an other than honorable discharge from the United States Army, was denied the honor of serving his country in the military, and was deprived of many benefits to which he would otherwise be entitled from the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Mark Jason Jones has suffered loss of liberty, personal injury, lost wages, injury to reputation, emotional distress, and other damages as a result of his more than 25 years of incarceration; and
WHEREAS, the conviction, incarceration, and subsequent loss of liberty and other damages suffered by Mark Jason Jones occurred through no fault or negligence on his part, and it is only fitting and proper that he be compensated for his losses.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $1,000,000.00 to Mark Jason Jones as compensation as provided above. Said sum shall be paid from funds appropriated to or available to the Department of Administrative Services and shall be in full and complete satisfaction of all claims against the state arising out of said occurrence and shall be paid subject to the provisions of this resolution. Said sum shall be paid in the form of an annuity in equal monthly installments over a 20 year period of time beginning one year after an initial lump sum payment of $50,000.00. Upon the death of Mark Jason Jones, all payments and all obligations of the state with respect to any and all future payments with respect to the annuity shall continue to be made to his estate or heirs. None of the annuities shall be assignable under any circumstances.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin

Y McLeod Meeks
E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin
Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers N Rutledge

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper N Corbett

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak N Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 133, nays 22.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 86. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Stovall of the 74th, Greene of the 151st, Gambill of the 15th and Moore of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 11 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to complaints policy for teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide that performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations are subject to complaint for teachers who accepted a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year; to provide for appeals hearings to be conducted by independent third parties; to require local units of administration to submit copies of their complaint policies to the Department of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 11 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to complaints policy for teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide for a separate complaint review process for certain performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations for teachers and for clearly alleged procedural deficiencies related thereto; to provide for the establishment of evidence-based complaint review policies by local units of administration; to provide for reviews to be conducted by independent third parties or administrators designated by a local unit of administration; to require local units of administration to submit copies of their complaint review policies to the Department of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Part 11 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to complaints policy for teachers and other school personnel, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-989.7, relating to matters not subject to complaint, as follows:
"20-2-989.7. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the The performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations conducted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-210, professional development plans, and job performance shall not be subject to complaint under the provisions of this part; provided, however, this shall not apply to procedural deficiencies on the part of the local school system or charter school in conducting an evaluation pursuant to Code Section 20-2-210. (2)(A) For teachers who have received a summative performance evaluation rating of 'Unsatisfactory,' 'Ineffective,' or 'Needs Development,' such performance evaluation rating and any clearly alleged procedural deficiencies by the local unit of administration, the school, or an evaluator in conducting a performance evaluation pursuant to Code Section 20-2-210 shall be subject to review pursuant to this paragraph. Local units of administration shall establish a complaint review policy that shall allow a teacher to have a summative performance evaluation rating of 'Unsatisfactory,' 'Ineffective,' or 'Needs Development' reviewed by an independent third party or an administrator designated by the local unit of administration, who shall be trained in the evaluation process. Such complaint review policy shall provide, at a minimum, for the following: (i) A prescribed method and reasonable timelines for filing and reviewing a teacher's written complaint that minimize the burden on the teacher, the teacher's evaluator and other school personnel, the local unit of administration, and the independent third party reviewer or the designated administrator; (ii) An opportunity for the teacher and the designated representative of the local unit of administration to submit to the independent third party reviewer or the designated administrator clear and relevant evidence that directly relates to the subject of the complaint; (iii) The method and manner for the written decision of the independent third party or designated administrator to be delivered to the teacher and the local unit of administration; and (iv) A statement that a teacher shall not be the subject of any reprisal as a result of filing a complaint pursuant to this paragraph. Should any reprisal occur, the complaining teacher may refer the matter to the Professional Standards Commission. (B) Each local unit of administration shall submit a copy of its complaint review policy established pursuant to this paragraph to the Department of Education no later than October 1, 2020, and any time thereafter if material changes are made to such policy. (3) The termination, nonrenewal, demotion, suspension, or reprimand of any employee, as set forth in Code Section 20-2-940, and the revocation, suspension, or denial of

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certificates of any employee, as set forth in Code Section 20-2-984.5, shall not be subject to complaint under the provisions of this part. (b) A certified employee who chooses to appeal under Code Section 20-2-1160 shall be barred from pursuing the same complaint under this part."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton
Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1050. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Carson of the 46th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd and Williams of the 148th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, so as to extend association protections to certain persons receiving insurance coverage from health maintenance organization subscriber contracts or health care corporation plans; to provide for applicability; to provide for modernization and updates; to provide for revisions to the assessment formula on long-term care insurance written by impaired or insolvent insurers; to provide for the recoupment of assessments on certain members through a surcharge on premiums as approved by the Commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell N Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 336. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Belton of the 112th, Dickey of the 140th, Clark of the 147th, Bentley of the 139th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for beneficiaries employed by such certain public employers; to permit beneficiaries to return to service full-time as teachers without affecting their benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to permit public school systems to employ beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as classroom teachers in a full-time capacity in an area of highest need determined for the Regional Education Service Agency to which such public school system is assigned; to require such employers to make employer and employee contributions on behalf of such employed beneficiaries; to provide for conditions and limitations for beneficiaries who return to service full time as teachers; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-3-127.1. (a) From July 1, 2020, until June 30, 2025, notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 47-3-127, to the extent and under the conditions provided for in this Code section, a public school system may employ a beneficiary in a full-time capacity as a certified teacher of pre-kindergarten through grade 12 who has as his or her primary responsibility the academic instruction of students in a classroom in an area of highest need determined for the RESA to which such public school system is assigned, provided that at least one year has expired from the effective date of such beneficiary's retirement and he or she was not restored to service as a teacher pursuant to Code Section 47-3-127 during such period of time.
(b)(1) An individual employed as described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall remain a beneficiary and shall continue to receive his or her retirement allowance and any postretirement benefit adjustments for which he or she is eligible; provided, however, that such service shall not constitute creditable service and shall not entitle such beneficiary to a recomputation of retirement benefits upon cessation of such service. (2) It shall be the duty of each beneficiary to notify an employer of his or her status as a beneficiary prior to accepting employment with such employer. (c)(1) Within 30 days of employing a beneficiary pursuant to this Code section, such employer shall notify the board of trustees of such beneficiary's name, the amount of his or her earnable compensation, a description of any other forms of remuneration to be made, the number of hours to be worked, job responsibilities, and other such information as the board of trustees may prescribe. (2) An employer that employs a beneficiary pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall pay to the retirement system an amount equal to the product of:
(A) The combination of the rate required by this chapter for employer contributions and employee contributions; and (B) The earnable compensation of such beneficiary. (3) A beneficiary shall not receive creditable service from or access to contributions made as a result of payments required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, and he or she shall be considered by the retirement system solely as a beneficiary. (4) If an employer that is obligated to make contributions or reimbursements to the retirement system pursuant to this Code section fails to make such contributions, any unpaid amounts shall be deducted from any funds payable to such employer by the state, including without limitation the Department of Education and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and shall be paid to the retirement system.

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(d)(1) As used in this Code section, 'area of highest need' means one of the three content areas for which there are the greatest percentages of unfilled positions for classroom teachers in a RESA. (2) The areas of highest need shall be determined for each RESA annually by the Department of Education after consultation with the Professional Standards Commission. Such determinations shall be based upon a five-year average review of a survey reported by local school systems to the Department of Education. The areas of highest need for each RESA shall be reported to the retirement system on an annual basis beginning July 1, 2020, and ending July 1, 2024. (e) The provisions of this Code section shall not become part of the employment contract and shall be subject to future legislation."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2020, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2020, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 452. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Kelley of the 16th, Harrell of the 106th, Corbett of the 174th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of duty of support, so as to allow the Department of Revenue to access the Bank Match Registry for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the administration of revenue and taxation, so as to require financial institutions to provide certain information related to delinquent taxpayers to the Department of Revenue under certain conditions; to provide for conditions, limitations, and prohibitions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the administration of revenue and taxation, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-2-63. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Delinquent taxpayer' shall have the same meaning as defined in Code Section 483-40. (2) 'Financial institution' means:
(A) A depository institution as defined in 12 U.S.C. Section 1813(c); (B) Any federal or state credit union as defined in 12 U.S.C. Sections 1752 and 1786(r); or (C) Any benefit association, insurance company, safe deposit company, money market mutual fund, brokerage firm, trust company, or similar entity authorized to do business in the State of Georgia. (b) The department may request not more than four times a year from a financial institution information that identifies a delinquent taxpayer for whom the department has filed an execution in accordance with Chapter 3 of this title. (c) Financial institutions doing business in this state shall, within 30 days after a financial institution receives a request for information under subsection (b) of this Code section, submit a report in an electronic format prescribed by the department identifying any accounts the financial institution holds with respect to the delinquent taxpayer identified in the request. (d) The department is authorized to enter into agreements with financial institutions to develop and operate an automated data exchange to the maximum extent feasible, under which the financial institution shall provide the name, record address, social security number or other taxpayer identification number, average daily account balance, and other identifying information for each delinquent taxpayer who maintains an account at the financial institution as identified to the institution by the department by name and social security number or other taxpayer identification number. (e) The department is authorized to designate a third-party agent to administer and operate the automated data exchange between the department and financial institutions contained in subsection (d) of this Code section. Any such data exchanged shall be protected as if it were confidential tax information and shall not be disclosed except as specifically authorized under this Code section. It shall be unlawful for any person to divulge confidential tax information in violation of this Code section. Any person who violates this Code section shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the same penalties that would apply to an employee of the department convicted of divulging confidential tax information. (f) The department may use the information received pursuant to this Code section only for the purpose of enforcing the collection of taxes and fees administered by the department.

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(g) To the extent possible and in compliance with state and federal law, the department shall administer this Code section in the same manner as prescribed in Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 to avoid duplication and reduce the burden on financial institutions. (h) A financial institution furnishing a report to the department under this Code section is prohibited from disclosing to any person, including the delinquent taxpayer, any information that has been received from or furnished to the department or the department's designated agent under subsection (e) of this Code section. (i) A financial institution that complies with a request from the department by submitting a report to the department in accordance with this Code section shall not be liable under state law to any person for:
(1) Disclosing information to the department under this Code section; (2) Encumbering or surrendering any assets held by the financial institution in response to a notice of lien or levy issued by the department; or (3) Other action taken in good faith to comply with the requirements of this Code section. (j) Any financial records obtained pursuant to this Code section may be disclosed only for the purpose of, and to the extent necessary for, administration and enforcement of the tax laws of this state. (k) The department may adopt rules establishing the procedures and requirements for conducting automated data matches with financial institutions pursuant to this Code section. (l) The commissioner may institute civil proceedings to enforce this Code section. (m) The department shall have the authority to levy and seize any intangible property identified under this Code section in accordance with Code Section 48-2-55. (n) A financial institution may charge an account levied on by the commissioner a fee, as determined by the commissioner, of not less than $20.00 nor more than $50.00 which shall be deducted from such account prior to remitting funds to the department. The commissioner shall not be liable for costs otherwise assessable pursuant to Code Section 7-1-237."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland N Holly

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton

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N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner
Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 42.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 994. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th, Welch of the 110th and Ehrhart of the 36th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise provisions to advance the enforcement of laws and responses to certain criminal activities; to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transfers, so as to revise and to provide for provisions relating to addressing criminal gang activities; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to street gang terrorism and prevention, so as to revise the definition of "criminal gang activity" and prohibited criminal gang activities in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to death penalty generally, so as to revise criminal procedure in regards

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to certain death penalty cases; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To revise provisions to advance the enforcement of laws and responses to certain criminal activities; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to revise and to provide for provisions relating to addressing criminal gang activities; to provide for transfers from juvenile court to superior court under certain procedures and circumstances; to require participation in criminal gang intervention programs under certain circumstances; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to street gang terrorism and prevention, so as to revise the definition of "criminal gang activity" and prohibited criminal gang activities in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to subject persons who commit criminal gang activity to certain actions and remedies; to provide for enjoinment by the superior court regarding participation in criminal gang activity; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise dangerous sexual offenses that are applicable to the State Sexual Offender Registry; to amend Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice, so as to revise the powers and duties of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-561, relating to waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction and transfer to superior court, as follows:
"(a) After a petition alleging delinquency has been filed but before the adjudication hearing, the court on its own motion may, or on a motion by a prosecuting attorney shall, the court may convene a hearing to determine whether to transfer the offense to the appropriate superior court for criminal trial if the court determines that:
(1) There is probable cause to believe that a child committed the alleged offense; (2) Such child is not committable to an institution for the developmentally disabled or mentally ill; and (3) The petition alleges that such child:
(A) Was at least 15 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense and committed an act which would be a felony if committed by an adult; or

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(B) Was 13 or 14 years of age and either committed an act for which the punishment is loss of life or confinement for life in a penal institution or committed aggravated battery resulting in serious bodily injury to an alleged victim who is not a public safety officer as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-19."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-562, relating to transfer criteria and written report, as follows:
"(a) The criteria that the juvenile court shall consider in determining whether to transfer an alleged delinquent child as set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-561 to superior court and the criteria that the superior court shall consider in determining whether to transfer any case involving a child 13 to 17 years of age alleged to have committed any act described in paragraph (3), (5), (6), (7), (9), or (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-560 to juvenile court as set forth in subsection (e) of Code Section 15-11-560 includes, but shall not be limited to:
(1) The age of such child; (2) The seriousness of the alleged offense, especially if personal injury resulted; (3) Whether the protection of the community requires transfer of jurisdiction; (4) Whether the alleged offense involved violence or was committed in an aggressive or premeditated manner; (5) The impact of the alleged offense on the alleged victim, including the permanence of any physical or emotional injury sustained, health care expenses incurred, and lost earnings suffered; (6) The culpability of such child including such child's level of planning and participation in the alleged offense; (7) Whether the alleged offense is a part of a repetitive pattern of offenses which indicates that such child may be beyond rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system; (8) The record and history of such child, including experience with the juvenile justice system, other courts, supervision, commitments to juvenile institutions, and other placements; (9) The sophistication and maturity of such child as determined by consideration of his or her home and environmental situation, emotional condition, and pattern of living; (10) The program and facilities available to the juvenile court in considering disposition; and (11) Whether or not a child can benefit from the treatment or rehabilitative programs available to the juvenile court; and (12) Evidence of a child's participation in criminal gang activity."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-602, relating to disposition of class A or class B designated felony act, as follows:
"(c) An order for a child adjudicated for a class A designated felony act placing such child in restrictive custody shall provide that:

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(1) Such child shall be placed in DJJ custody for an initial period of up to 60 months; (2) Such child shall be confined for a period set by the order in a secure residential facility, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. All time spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility shall be counted toward the confinement period set by the order; (3) After a period of confinement set by the court, such child shall be placed under intensive supervision not to exceed 12 months; (4) Such child shall not be released from intensive supervision unless by court order; and (5) All home visits shall be carefully arranged and monitored by DJJ personnel while such child is placed in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility; and (6) Regarding a child who has been adjudicated to have engaged in criminal gang activity, such child shall participate in an evidenced-based intervention program that has demonstrated efficacy in addressing factors that impact adolescent gang involvement. The child must complete the intervention program before being discharged from the custody of or released under supervision by the department."
SECTION 4. Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to street gang terrorism and prevention, is amended by revising Code Section 16-15-3, relating to definitions, as follows:
"16-15-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Criminal gang activity' means the commission, attempted commission, conspiracy to commit, or the solicitation, coercion, or intimidation of another person to commit any of the following offenses on or after between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2020:
(A) Any offense defined as racketeering activity by Code Section 16-14-3; (B) Any offense defined in Article 7 of Chapter 5 of this title, relating to stalking; (C) Any offense defined in Code Section 16-6-1 as rape, 16-6-2 as aggravated sodomy, 16-6-3 as statutory rape, or 16-6-22.2 as aggravated sexual battery; (D) Any offense defined in Article 3 of Chapter 10 of this title, relating to escape and other offenses related to confinement; (E) Any offense defined in Article 4 of Chapter 11 of this title, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices; (F) Any offense defined in Code Section 42-5-15, 42-5-16, 42-5-17, 42-5-18, or 425-19, relating to the security of state or county correctional facilities; (G) Any offense defined in Code Section 49-4A-11, relating to aiding or encouraging a child to escape from custody; (H) Any offense of criminal trespass or criminal damage to property resulting from any act of gang related painting on, tagging, marking on, writing on, or creating any form of graffiti on the property of another; (I) Any criminal offense committed in violation of the laws of the United States or its territories, dominions, or possessions, any of the several states, or any foreign

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nation which, if committed in this state, would be considered criminal gang activity under this Code section; and (J) Any criminal offense in the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States that involves violence, possession of a weapon, or use of a weapon, whether designated as a felony or not, and regardless of the maximum sentence that could be imposed or actually was imposed. (2) 'Criminal gang activity' on and after between April 18, 2019, and June 30, 2020, shall also mean the commission, attempted commission, conspiracy to commit, or the solicitation, coercion, or intimidation of another person to commit on and after April 18, 2019, any offense defined in Code Section 16-5-46 as trafficking persons for labor servitude or sexual servitude, 16-6-10 as keeping a place of prostitution, 16-6-11 as pimping, or 16-6-12 as pandering. (3) 'Criminal gang activity' means the commission, attempted commission, conspiracy to commit, or the solicitation, coercion, or intimidation of another person to commit any of the following offenses on or after July 1, 2020: (A) Any offense defined as racketeering activity by Code Section 16-14-3; (B) Any offense defined in Article 7 of Chapter 5 of this title, relating to stalking; (C) Any offense defined in Code Section 16-5-46 as trafficking persons for labor servitude or sexual servitude, 16-6-10 as keeping a place of prostitution, 16-6-11 as pimping, or 16-6-12 as pandering; (D) Any offense defined in Code Section 16-6-1 as rape, 16-6-2 as aggravated sodomy, 16-6-3 as statutory rape, 16-6-4 as child molestation or aggravated child molestation, 16-6-5 as enticing a child for indecent purposes, or 16-6-22.2 as aggravated sexual battery; (E) Any offense defined in Article 3 of Chapter 10 of this title, relating to escape and other offenses related to confinement; (F) Any offense defined in Article 4 of Chapter 11 of this title, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices; (G) Any offense defined in Code Section 42-5-15, 42-5-16, 42-5-17, 42-5-18, or 425-19, relating to the security of state or county correctional facilities; (H) Any offense defined in Code Section 49-4A-11, relating to aiding or encouraging a child to escape from custody; (I) Any offense of criminal trespass or criminal damage to property resulting from any act of gang related painting on, tagging, marking on, writing on, or creating any form of graffiti on the property of another; (J) Any criminal offense committed in violation of the laws of the United States or its territories, dominions, or possessions, any of the several states, or any foreign nation which, if committed in this state, would be considered criminal gang activity under this Code section; (K) Any criminal offense in the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States that involves violence, possession of a weapon, or use of a weapon, whether designated as a felony or not, and regardless of the maximum sentence that could be imposed or actually was imposed; and

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(L) Any criminal offense in the State of Georgia that involves obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers that is designated as a felony or any criminal offense in any other state or the United States that involves obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers which, if committed within this state, would constitute a felony. (3)(4) 'Criminal street gang' means any organization, association, or group of three or more persons associated in fact, whether formal or informal, which engages in criminal gang activity as defined in paragraph (1) of this Code section. The existence of such organization, association, or group of individuals associated in fact may be established by evidence of a common name or common identifying signs, symbols, tattoos, graffiti, or attire or other distinguishing characteristics, including, but not limited to, common activities, customs, or behaviors. Such term shall not include three or more persons, associated in fact, whether formal or informal, who are not engaged in criminal gang activity."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections Code Section 16-15-4, relating to participation in criminal gang activity prohibited, as follows:
"16-15-4. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person employed by or associated with a criminal street gang to conduct or participate in criminal gang activity through the commission of any offense enumerated in paragraph (1) (3) of Code Section 16-15-3. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any offense enumerated in paragraph (1) (3) of Code Section 16-15-3 with the intent to obtain or earn membership or maintain or increase his or her status or position in a criminal street gang. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any offense enumerated in paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-15-3 with the intent to maintain his or her status or position in a criminal street gang. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any offense enumerated in paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-15-3 with the intent to increase his or her status or position in a criminal street gang. (c)(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, through criminal gang activity or proceeds derived therefrom any interest in or control of any real or personal property of any nature, including money. (d)(f) It shall be unlawful for any person who occupies a position of organizer, supervisory position, or any other position of management or leadership with regard to a criminal street gang to engage in, directly or indirectly, or conspire to engage in criminal gang activity. (e)(g) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, encourage, solicit, recruit, or coerce another to become a member or associate of a criminal street gang, to participate in a criminal street gang, or to conduct or participate in criminal gang activity. (f)(h) It shall be unlawful for any person to communicate, directly or indirectly, with another, any threat of injury or damage to the person or property of the other person or

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of any associate or relative of the other person with the intent to deter such person from assisting a member or associate of a criminal street gang to withdraw from such criminal street gang. (g)(i) It shall be unlawful for any person to communicate, directly or indirectly, with another, any threat of injury or damage to the person or property of the other person or of any associate or relative of the other person with the intent to punish or retaliate against such person for having withdrawn from a criminal street gang. (h)(j) It shall be unlawful for any person to communicate, directly or indirectly, with another, any threat of injury or damage to the person or property of the other person or of any associate or relative of the other person with the intent to punish or retaliate against such person for refusing to or encouraging another to refuse to become or obtain the status of a member or associate of a criminal street gang. (i)(k) It shall be unlawful for any person to communicate, directly or indirectly, with another, any threat of injury or damage to the person or property of the other person or of any associate or relative of the other person with the intent to punish or retaliate against such person for providing statements or testimony against criminal street gangs or any criminal street gang member or associate. (j)(l) In addition to the prohibitions set forth in Code Section 16-10-93, it shall be unlawful for any person to communicate, directly or indirectly, with another, any threat of injury or damage to the person or property of the other person or of any associate or relative of the other person with the intent to intimidate, deter, or prevent such person from communicating to any law enforcement or corrections officer, prosecuting attorney, or judge information relating to criminal street gangs, criminal street gang members or associates, or criminal gang activity.
(k)(m)(1) Any person who violates subsection (a), (b), or (c), (d), or (e) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, in addition to any other penalty imposed, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for five years but not more than 20 years or pay a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, or both. (2) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section through the commission of a violation of Code Section 42-5-18 shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof, in addition to any other penalty imposed, shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of two years but not more than 20 years which shall be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed, and no portion of the mandatory minimum sentence imposed shall be suspended, stayed, probated, deferred, or withheld by the sentencing court. (3) Any person who violates subsection (d) (f) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof, in addition to any other penalty imposed, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for five years but not more than 20 years which shall be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed. (4) Any person who violates subsection (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), or (j) (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), or (l) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof, in addition to any other penalty imposed, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for five years but not more than 20 years.

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(l)(n) In addition to any other penalty provided by this Code section, all sentences imposed under this Code section shall require as a special condition of the sentence that the person sentenced shall not knowingly have contact of any kind or character with any other member or associate of a criminal street gang, shall not participate in any criminal gang activity, and, in cases involving a victim, shall not knowingly have contact of any kind or character with any such victim or any member of any such victim's family or household. (m)(o) Any crime committed in violation of this Code section shall be considered a separate offense and shall not merge with any other offense."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 16-15-7, relating to real property used by criminal street gangs declared public nuisance, abatement, and persons injured by gangs entitled to treble damages, as follows:
"16-15-7. (a) Any person who commits criminal gang activity and any real property which is erected, established, maintained, owned, leased, or used by any criminal street gang for the purpose of conducting criminal gang activity shall constitute a public nuisance and may be abated or enjoined as provided by Title 41, relating to nuisances, and subject to any and all actions and remedies set forth in Title 41. (b) An action to abate or enjoin a nuisance pursuant to this Code section may be brought by the district attorney, solicitor-general, prosecuting attorney of a municipal court or city, or county attorney in any superior, state, or municipal court. (c) Any person who is injured by reason of criminal gang activity shall have a cause of action for three times the actual damages sustained and, where appropriate, punitive damages; provided, however, that no cause of action shall arise under this subsection as a result of an otherwise legitimate commercial transaction between parties to a contract or agreement for the sale of lawful goods or property or the sale of securities regulated by Chapter 5 of Title 10 or by the federal Securities and Exchange Commission. Such person shall also recover attorney's fees in the trial and appellate court and costs of investigation and litigation reasonably incurred. All averments of a cause of action under this subsection shall be stated with particularity. No judgment shall be awarded unless the finder of fact determines that the action is consistent with the intent of the General Assembly as set forth in Code Section 16-15-2. (d) The state, any political subdivision thereof, or any person aggrieved by a criminal street gang or criminal gang activity may bring an action to enjoin violations of this chapter in the same manner as provided in Code Section 16-14-6."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"16-15-12. (a) Any superior court may, after making due provisions for the rights of innocent persons, enjoin violations of Code Section 16-15-4 by issuing appropriate orders and judgments, including, but not limited to:
(1) Ordering any defendant to divest himself or herself of any interest in any criminal street gang, real property, or personal property; (2) Imposing reasonable restrictions upon the future activities or investments of any defendant, including, but not limited to, prohibiting any defendant from engaging in the same type of endeavor as the criminal street gang in which he or she was engaged in violation of Code Section 16-15-4; (3) Ordering the dissolution or reorganization of any criminal street gang; (4) Ordering the suspension or revocation of any license, permit, or prior approval granted to any criminal street gang by any agency of the state; or (5) Ordering the forfeiture of the charter of a corporation organized under the laws of this state or the revocation of a certificate authorizing a foreign corporation to conduct business within this state upon a finding that the board of directors or a managerial agent acting on behalf of the corporation, in conducting affairs of the corporation, has authorized or engaged in conduct in violation of Code Section 16-15-4 and that, for the prevention of future criminal activity, the public interest requires that the charter of the corporation be forfeited and that the corporation be dissolved or the certificate be revoked. (b) The state may institute a civil action under subsection (a) of this Code section. In such civil action, relief shall be granted in conformity with the principles that govern the granting of injunctive relief from threatened loss or damage in other civil cases, provided that no showing of special or irreparable damage to the person shall have to be made. Upon the execution of proper bond against damages for an injunction improvidently granted and a showing of immediate danger of significant loss or damage, a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction may be issued in any such action before a final determination on the merits. (c) A conviction in any criminal proceeding shall stop the defendant in any subsequent civil action or civil forfeiture proceeding under this chapter as to all matters proved in the criminal proceeding."
SECTION 8. Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(10)(B.3) and adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-1-12, relating to State Sexual Offender Registry, as follows:
"(B.3) 'Dangerous sexual offense' with respect to convictions occurring after June 30, 2019 between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020, means any criminal offense, or the attempt to commit any criminal offense, under Title 16 as specified in this subparagraph or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory

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of the United States which consists of the same or similar elements of the following offenses:
(i) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent; (iii) Trafficking an individual for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 165-46; (iv) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (v) Sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vi) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vii) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (viii) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (ix) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, unless the person was convicted of a misdemeanor offense; (x) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (xi) Improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first or second degree in violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1, unless the punishment imposed was not subject to Code Section 17-10-6.2; (xii) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (xiii) A second or subsequent conviction for sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.1; (xiv) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; (xv) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100; (xvi) Electronically furnishing obscene material to minors in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.1; (xvii) Computer pornography and child exploitation in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.2; (xviii) A second or subsequent conviction for obscene telephone contact in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.3; or (xix) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor or an attempt to commit a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (B.4) 'Dangerous sexual offense' with respect to convictions occurring after June 30, 2020, means any criminal offense, or the attempt to commit any criminal offense under Title 16 as specified in this subparagraph, or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of the same or similar elements of the following offenses: (i) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent; (iii) Trafficking an individual for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 165-46;

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(iv) Burglary with the intent to commit a sexual offense in violation of any Code section under Chapter 6 of Title 16; (v) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (vi) Sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vii) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (viii) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (ix) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (x) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, unless the person was convicted of a misdemeanor offense; (xi) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (xii) Improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first or second degree in violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1, unless the punishment imposed was not subject to Code Section 17-10-6.2; (xiii) Keeping a place of prostitution in violation of Code Section 16-6-10; (xiv) Pimping in violation of Code Section 16-6-11; (xv) Pandering in violation of Code Section 16-6-12; (xvi) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (xvii) A second or subsequent conviction for sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.1; (xviii) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; (xiv) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100; (xx) Electronically furnishing obscene material to minors in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.1; (xxi) Computer pornography and child exploitation in violation of Code Section 1612-100.2; (xxii) A second or subsequent conviction for obscene telephone contact in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.3; (xxiii) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor or an attempt to commit a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor; or (xxiv) Any conduct which involves a violation under Chapter 15 of Title 16, the 'Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act,' and which involves an underlying felony sexual offense or the intent to commit a felony sexual offense."
SECTION 9. Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 494A-7, relating to powers and duties of department, as follows:
"(b) When given legal custody over a child for detention in a juvenile detention facility under court order under Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, the department shall have:
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(3) The responsibility to provide such child with food, clothing, shelter, and education; (4) The right to determine in which facility such child shall live and to transfer such child as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 42-5-52; and (5) The right and duty to provide or obtain for such child medical, hospital, psychiatric, surgical, or dental care or services as may be considered appropriate and necessary by competent medical authority without securing prior consent of parents or legal guardians; and (6) The responsibility to develop and implement an evidence-based gang intervention and prevention program to address the major risk factors for gang membership and reduce gang participation among children committed to the department and under the supervision of the department."

SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner E Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A

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Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 93, nays 65.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 105. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Powell of the 171st, Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd and Pirkle of the 155th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to exempt from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as payments from a disaster relief or assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with Hurricane Michael; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as payments from a federal disaster relief or assistance grant program administered by this state or its instrumentalities or the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with Hurricane Michael; to provide for legislative findings; to exempt from all sales and use taxes certain sales of transportation that are subject to an excise tax; to provide for a new excise tax on certain sales of transportation; to provide for the intended disposition of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for reporting of certain information; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions, procedures, and conditions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for authority to establish rules and regulations; to provide for related

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matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
(1) The General Assembly finds and determines that Hurricane Michael has had a catastrophic impact on the citizens and the economy of Georgia and has particularly devastated the agriculture industry on which many citizens of Georgia are heavily dependent for their livelihood and on which the state is dependent for a large portion of its gross domestic product. (2) The General Assembly further finds and declares that, due to the severity and scope of this natural disaster, it is appropriate and advisable under these very limited circumstances that any agricultural related relief or assistance payments awarded to taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Michael by the federal government should not be treated and taxed as income by the State of Georgia in order to provide relief to Georgia farmers and spur the rebuilding of Georgia's agriculture industry.
SECTION 1-2. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-27, relating to the computation of taxable net income, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(11.2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and ending on or before December 31, 2023, income received as payments from a federal disaster relief or assistance grant program administered by this state or its instrumentalities or the United States Department of Agriculture, if such federal grant program was established specifically to address agricultural losses suffered due to Hurricane Michael which was a weather event declared to be a major disaster in this state by the President of the United States during the 2018 calendar year, to the extent such income is included in federal adjusted gross income or federal taxable income;"
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, by revising paragraph (25) as follows:
"(25) Transportation that is subject to the tax imposed by Article 8 of Chapter 13 of this title Reserved;"

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SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to Chapter 13, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 8
48-13-140. It is declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that:
(1) An effective air quality control measure is to reduce the number of motor vehicles on the roadways through an increased use of transit vehicles; (2) Reducing the number of motor vehicles on the roadways is of great import and would aid in improvement of the air quality of this state; and (3) An excise tax shall be levied upon for-hire ground transport trips.
48-13-141. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'For-hire ground transport service provider' means a limousine carrier, ride share network service, taxi service, and transportation referral service as such terms are defined in Code Section 40-1-190. (2) 'For-hire ground transport trip' means a completed journey by vehicle provided by a for-hire ground transport service provider or any request for such journey for which a customer is charged, whether completed or not. (3) 'Shared for-hire ground transport trip' means any journey in which an individual is matched with, or eligible to be matched with, another individual by a for-hire ground transport service provider for a for-hire ground transport trip.
48-13-142. On and after April 1, 2020, an excise tax in the amount of 50 shall be levied upon any for-hire ground transport trip and 25 upon any shared for-hire ground transport trip; provided, however, that the amount of the tax shall increase annually by a rate determined by the commissioner to be equal to the annual rate of inflation for the cost of living that consumers in this state experienced on average during the prior calendar year. The commissioner shall use the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rate published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, as such rate, unless he or she determines that such rate is unavailable or does not accurately reflect the rate of inflation for the cost of living that consumers in this state experienced on average during the prior calendar year. Such excise tax shall be collected and remitted by the for-hire ground transport service provider itself and not the vehicle driver. Such excise tax shall be administered, collected, and due and payable in the same manner as would otherwise be required by the tax imposed in Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title.

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48-13-143. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the proceeds of the tax levied by this article shall be made available and appropriated exclusively for the purpose of capital construction of transportation infrastructure in this state. The commissioner shall account for such proceeds separately and report the amounts collected for each fiscal year upon request of the chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Budget and Research Office, or the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office.
48-13-144. Any for-hire ground transport service provider that knowingly and willfully violates the requirements of this article shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.00 in addition to the amount of tax due.
48-13-145. Each for-hire ground transport service provider shall submit a monthly report to the department that identifies the number of for-hire ground transport trips provided by county of origin and the average cost per trip. All such reports shall be treated as confidential and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records.
48-13-146. The department is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this article."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Part 2 of this Act shall become effective on April 1, 2020, and shall apply to sales of transportation on or after April 1, 2020.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Tanner of the 9th, and Smyre of the 135th offer the following amendment:

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Amend the substitute to HB 105 (LC 39 2653S) by deleting all matter from line 1 to the end and replacing with the following: To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as payments from a federal disaster relief or assistance grant program administered by this state or its instrumentalities or the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with Hurricane Michael; to exempt from all sales and use taxes certain sales of transportation that are subject to an excise tax; to provide for a new excise tax on certain sales of transportation; to provide for the intended disposition of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for reporting of certain information; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions, procedures, and conditions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for quarterly reporting; to provide for authority to establish rules and regulations; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required under open records requirements, so as to exempt certain reports from public disclosure; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle license fees and classes and excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, respectively, so as to provide for the disbursement of certain fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-27, relating to the computation of taxable net income, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(11.2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and ending on or before December 31, 2023, income received as payments from a federal disaster relief or assistance grant program administered by this state or its instrumentalities or the United States Department of Agriculture, if such federal grant program was established specifically to address agricultural losses suffered due to Hurricane Michael which was a weather event declared to be a major disaster in this state by the President of the United States during the 2018 calendar year, to the extent such income is included in federal adjusted gross income or federal taxable income;"
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, by revising paragraph (25) as follows:

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"(25) Transportation that is subject to the tax imposed by Article 8 of Chapter 13 of this title Reserved;"
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to Chapter 13, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 8
48-13-140. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'For-hire ground transport service provider' means a limousine carrier, ride share network service, taxi service, and transportation referral service as such terms are defined in Code Section 40-1-190. (2) 'For-hire ground transport trip' means any request for a journey by passenger vehicle as such term is defined in Code Section 40-8-76.1 provided by a for-hire ground transport service provider for which an individual is charged a fee, whether such journey was completed or not. (3) 'Shared for-hire ground transport trip' means any for-hire ground transport trip in which an individual has been matched with another individual by a for-hire ground transport service provider for purposes of such journey. (4) 'Transit' means regular, continuing shared-ride or shared-use surface transportation services that are made available by or funded by a public entity or quasi-public entity and are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. Such term includes services or systems operated by or under contract with the state, a state agency or authority, a local government, a community improvement district, or any other similar entity of this state and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these modes of transportation. Such term excludes charter or sightseeing services; school bus services; courtesy shuttle and intrafacility or terminal services; limousine carriers; and ride share network services, transportation referral services, and taxi services as such terms are defined in Chapter 1 of Title 40 and which are not paid for by a public entity. (5) 'Transit projects' means a capital project to establish, enhance, maintain, or improve transit. (6) 'Transit provider' means the Department of Transportation, the Atlanta-region Transit Link 'ATL' Authority, or a system providing transit or a jurisdiction operating such a system that receives federal transit formula funding.
48-13-141. (a) On and after April 1, 2020, an excise tax in the amount of 50 shall be levied upon any for-hire ground transport trip and 25 upon any shared for-hire ground transport trip. Such excise tax shall be collected and remitted by the for-hire ground transport service provider itself and not the vehicle driver. Such excise tax shall be administered,

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collected, and due and payable in the same manner as would otherwise be required by the tax imposed under Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title. (b) The department shall annually adjust the amount of the excise tax levied pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to reflect the effect of annual inflation or deflation for the cost of living that consumers in this state experienced on average during the immediately preceding calendar year in accordance with rules and regulations. Such rules and regulations may use for this purpose the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rate published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or any other similar index established by the federal government, if the department determines that such federal index reflects the effect of inflation and deflation for the cost of living that consumers in this state experienced on average during the preceding calendar year. (c) It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to appropriations, that the proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appropriated to a transit provider to be used exclusively for transit projects. (d) If the amount collected under this Code section is ever not appropriated for a fiscal year as provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, as determined jointly by the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, then the amount levied shall be reduced by 50 percent. Upon the conclusion of a second fiscal year in which the amount collected is not so appropriated, this Code section shall stand repealed and reserved, and such fees shall cease to be levied on the date the appropriations Act for such fiscal year becomes effective. Such budget offices shall certify any such lack of appropriations to the Code Revision Commission for purposes of updating the Code in accordance with this subsection.
48-13-142. Any for-hire ground transport service provider that knowingly and willfully violates the requirements of this article shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.00 in addition to the amount of tax due.
48-13-143. Each for-hire ground transport service provider shall submit a quarterly report that identifies the number of for-hire ground transport trips provided by county of origin and destination to the department, the Atlanta-region Transit Link 'ATL' Authority, and the Department of Transportation. All such reports shall be treated as confidential and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records.
48-13-144. The department is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this article."

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SECTION 2-3. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required under open records requirements, is amended by revising paragraphs (49) and (50) of and adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(49) Data, records, or information acquired by the Commissioner of Labor or the Department of Labor as part of any investigation required pursuant to Code Section 392-18, relating to minors employed as actors or performers; or (50) Held by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority or any other public or private entity for and on behalf of a clerk of superior court; provided, however, that such records may be obtained from a clerk of superior court unless otherwise exempted from disclosure; or (51) Reports submitted to the Department of Revenue, the Atlanta-region Transit Link 'ATL' Authority, or the Department of Transportation by a for-hire ground transport service provider as required pursuant to Code Section 48-13-143."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle license fees and classes, is amended by revising Code Section 40-2-151.1, relating to highway impact fees for heavy vehicles and use of funds, as follows:
"40-2-151.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: 'transportation purposes' means and includes roads, bridges, public transit, rails, airports, buses, seaports, including without limitation road, street, and bridge purposes pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-121, and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these transportation facilities, including general obligation debt and other multiyear obligations issued to finance such purposes.
(1) 'Transportation purposes' means activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this state and for grants to counties for road construction and maintenance. (2) 'Transit' means regular, continuing shared-ride or shared-use surface transportation services that are made available by or funded by a public entity or quasi-public entity and are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. Such term includes services or systems operated by or under contract with the state, a state agency or authority, a local government, a community improvement district, or any other similar entity of this state and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these modes of transportation. Such term excludes charter or sightseeing services; school bus services; courtesy shuttle and intrafacility or terminal services; limousine carriers; and ride share network services, transportation referral services, and taxi services as such terms are defined in Chapter 1 of Title 40 and which are not paid for by a public entity.

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(3) 'Transit projects' means and includes purposes to establish, enhance, operate, and maintain, or improve access to transit, including the issuance of grants for the provision of transit, the issuance of general obligation debt and other multiyear obligations to finance such projects, the financing of operations and maintenance of such projects once constructed, and the contracted purchase of transit from providers without direct capital investment. (b) In conjunction with the payment of fees for the licensing of the operation of vehicles pursuant to Code Section 40-2-151, certain heavy vehicles registered in Georgia shall pay a highway impact fee. The annual fees shall be as follows for each such vehicle registered:
(1) 15,500 lbs. up to 26,000 lbs. ..................................................................... $ 50.00
(2) Greater than 26,001 lbs. ............................................................................ 100.00
(c) It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to appropriations, that the fees collected pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be made available and used exclusively for transportation purposes in this state with up to 10 percent of the fees collected to be appropriated for transit projects. (d) If the amount collected under this Code section is ever not appropriated for a fiscal year as provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, as determined jointly by the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, then the amount collected shall be reduced by 50 percent. Upon the conclusion of a second fiscal year in which an amount is not so appropriated, this Code section shall stand repealed and reserved, and such fees shall cease to be collected, on the date the appropriations Act for such fiscal year becomes effective. Such budget offices shall certify any such lack of appropriation to the Code Revision Commission for purposes of updating the Code in accordance with this subsection."
SECTION 3-2. Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, is amended by revising Code Section 48-13-50.3, relating to additional tax imposed by innkeepers, forms for reporting, use of funds from additional taxes, and provisions for termination, as follows:
"48-13-50.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Extended stay rental' means providing for value to the public a hotel or motel room for longer than 30 consecutive days to the same customer. (2) 'Innkeeper' means any person who is subject to taxation under this article for the furnishing for value to the public a hotel or motel room. (3) 'Transportation purposes' means and includes roads, bridges, public transit, rails, airports, buses, seaports, including without limitation road, street, and bridge purposes pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-121, and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these transportation facilities, including general obligation debt and other multiyear

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obligations issued to finance such purposes activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this state and for grants to counties for road construction and maintenance. (4) 'Transit' means regular, continuing shared-ride or shared-use surface transportation services that are made available by or funded by a public entity or quasi-public entity and are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. Such term includes services or systems operated by or under contract with the state, a state agency or authority, a local government, a community improvement district, or any other similar entity of this state and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these modes of transportation. Such term excludes charter or sightseeing services; school bus services; courtesy shuttle and intrafacility or terminal services; limousine carriers; and ride share network services, transportation referral services, and taxi services as such terms are defined in Chapter 1 of Title 40 and which are not paid for by a public entity. (5) 'Transit projects' means and includes purposes to establish, enhance, operate, and maintain, or improve access to transit, including the issuance of grants for the provision of transit, the issuance of general obligation debt and other multiyear obligations to finance such projects, the financing of operations and maintenance of such projects once constructed, and the contracted purchase of transit from providers without direct capital investment. (b) On or after July 1, 2015, each innkeeper in this state shall charge a $5.00 per night fee to the customer, unless it is an extended stay rental, for each calendar day a hotel or motel room is rented or leased. The innkeeper shall collect the fee at the time the customer pays for the rental or lease of such hotel or motel room. The innkeeper collecting the fee shall remit the fee on a monthly basis to the department. (c) The commissioner shall promulgate and make available forms for the use of innkeepers to assist in compliance with this Code section. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section. (d) It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to appropriations, that the fees collected pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be made available and used exclusively for transportation purposes in this state with up to 10 percent of the fees collected to be appropriated for transit projects. (e) If the amount collected under this Code section is ever not appropriated for a fiscal year as provided by subsection (d) of this Code section, as determined jointly by the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, then the amount collected shall be reduced by 50 percent. Upon the conclusion of a second fiscal year in which the amount collected is not so appropriated, this Code section shall stand repealed and reserved, and such fees shall cease to be collected, on the date the appropriations Act for such fiscal year becomes effective. Such budget offices shall certify any such lack of appropriation to the Code Revision Commission for purposes of updating the Code in accordance with this subsection."

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PART IV SECTION 4-1.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Part 2 of this Act shall become effective on April 1, 2020, and shall apply to sales of transportation on or after April 1, 2020.

SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Watson of the 172nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 105.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce
Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner E Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the motion, the ayes were 150, nays 7.

The motion prevailed.

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia 30334

From the desk of

DEBBIE G. BUCKNER

To the House Clerk,

On the vote for HB 105 my yes vote did not register, therefore, I am submitting this letter to request my yes vote be recorded in the House Journal.

Sincerely,

/s/ Debbie Buckner

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 1092. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Nix of the 69th, Williams of the 145th and Collins of the 68th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, so as to authorize the delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life-threatening situations; to revise definitions; to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses with whom a delegating physician can enter into a nurse protocol agreement and supervise at one time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, so as to authorize the delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life-threatening situations; to revise definitions; to increase the

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number of advanced practice registered nurses with whom a delegating physician can enter into a nurse protocol agreement and supervise at one time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, is amended by revising paragraphs (9), (10), and (11) of subsection (a) and by revising subsections (b), (g), (g.1), and (g.2) as follows:
"(9) 'Life threatening' means an emergency situation in which a patient's life or physical well-being will be harmed if certain testing is not performed immediately. Reserved. (10) 'Nurse protocol agreement' means a written document mutually agreed upon and signed by an advanced practice registered nurse and a physician, by which document the physician delegates to that advanced practice registered nurse the authority to perform certain medical acts pursuant to this Code section, and which acts may include, without being limited to, the ordering of drugs, medical devices, medical treatments, diagnostic studies, or in life-threatening situations radiographic imaging tests. Such agreements shall conform to the provisions set forth in subsection (c) of this Code section. (11) 'Order' means to prescribe pursuant to a nurse protocol agreement which drug, medical device, medical treatment, diagnostic study, or in life-threatening situations radiographic imaging test is appropriate for a patient and to communicate the same in writing, orally, via facsimile, or electronically." "(b) In addition to and without limiting the authority granted pursuant to Code Section 43-34-23, a physician may delegate to an advanced practice registered nurse in accordance with a nurse protocol agreement the authority to order drugs, medical devices, medical treatments, diagnostic studies, or, in life-threatening situations, radiographic imaging tests." "(g) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g.1) or (g.2) of this Code section, a A delegating physician may not enter into a nurse protocol agreement pursuant to this Code section with more than four six advanced practice registered nurses at any one time and may not supervise more than six advanced practice registered nurses at any one time, except this limitation shall not apply to an advanced practice registered nurse who is practicing: (1) In a hospital licensed under Title 31; (2) In any college or university as defined in Code Section 20-8-1; (3) In the Department of Public Health; (4) In any county board of health; (4.1) In any community service board; (5) In any free health clinic; (6) In a birthing center;

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(7) In any entity: (A) Which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in Code Section 48-1-2, and primarily serves uninsured or indigent Medicaid and medicare patients; or (B) Which has been established under the authority of or is receiving funds pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 254b or 254c of the United States Public Health Service Act;
(8) In any local board of education which has a school nurse program; (9) In a health maintenance organization that has an exclusive contract with a medical group practice and arranges for the provision of substantially all physician services to enrollees in health benefits of the health maintenance organization; or (10) In any emergency medical services system operated by, or on behalf of, any county, municipality, or hospital authority with a full-time physician medical director and who does not order drugs, except that he or she may order up to a 14 day supply of drugs as necessary in an emergency situation, excluding Schedule II controlled substances and benzodiazepines; provided, however, that an advanced practice registered nurse shall not order radiographic imaging, diagnostic studies, or medical devices pursuant to this paragraph; and provided, further, that a patient shall be referred to a physician, a dentist, or a federally qualified health center. (g.1) A delegating physician may not enter into a nurse protocol agreement pursuant to this Code section with more than eight advanced practice registered nurses at any one time, may not supervise more than four advanced practice registered nurses at any one time pursuant to nurse protocol agreements, and shall not be required to conduct any meetings, observations, or review of medical records except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the advanced practice registered nurses practice at a location that: (1) Maintains evidence-based evidence based clinical practice guidelines; (2) Is accredited by an accrediting body, approved by the board, such as the Joint Commission or a nationally recognized accrediting organization with comparable standards; (3) Requires the delegating physician to document and maintain a record of review of at least 10 percent of the advanced practice registered nurses' medical records to monitor quality of care being provided to patients, which may be conducted electronically or onsite; (4) Requires the delegating physician and advanced practice registered nurse to participate in and maintain documentation of quarterly clinical collaboration meetings, either by telephone, in person, or onsite, for purposes of monitoring care being provided to patients; and (5) Requires the delegating physician's name, contact information, and record of the visit to be provided to the patient's primary care provider of choice with the patient's consent within 24 hours of the visit. (g.2) A delegating physician may not enter into a nurse protocol agreement pursuant to this Code section with more than eight advanced practice registered nurses at any one time or supervise more than four advanced practice registered nurses at any one time in

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any emergency medical services system operated by, or on behalf of, any county, municipality, or hospital authority with a full-time medical director."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague N Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter N Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke N Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis N Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier N Frye
Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins
Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby N Knight N LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott N Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves N Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers Y Rutledge N Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox Y Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall N Tankersley Y Tanner E Tarvin N Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson N Welch Y Werkheiser
Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 114, nays 38.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 479. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Setzler of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide greater protections for individuals who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse; to amend Code Section 9-3-33.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions for childhood sexual abuse, so as to extend the statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to clarify existing law; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for retroactive claims for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide greater protections for individuals who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse; to amend Code Section 9-3-33.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions for childhood sexual abuse, so as to extend the statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to clarify existing law; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for retroactive claims for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Child Victim Protection Act of 2020."
SECTION 2. Code Section 9-3-33.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions for childhood sexual abuse, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of and adding a new paragraph to subsection (b), by revising subsection (c), and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(2)(A) Notwithstanding Code Section 9-3-33, any civil action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2015, shall be commenced:
(i) On or before the date the plaintiff attains the age of 23 years; or

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(ii) Within two four years from the date that the plaintiff knew or had reason to know of such abuse and that such abuse resulted in injury to the plaintiff as established by competent medical or psychological evidence. (B) When a plaintiff's civil action is filed after the plaintiff attains the age of 23 years but within two years from the date that the plaintiff knew or had reason to know of such abuse and that such abuse resulted in injury to the plaintiff the time period described in division (b)(2)(A)(ii) of this Code section, the court shall determine from admissible evidence in a pretrial finding when the date upon which the discovery of the harm from the alleged childhood sexual abuse occurred and whether the civil action was timely filed under this Code section. The pretrial finding required under this subparagraph shall be made within six months of the filing of the civil action. (3) Notwithstanding Code Section 9-3-33, on or after July 1, 2020, a plaintiff who is between the age of 23 and 38 years may bring a civil action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse. (c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Entity' means an institution, agency, firm, business, corporation, or other public or private legal entity organization. (B) 'Person' means the individual alleged to have committed the act of childhood sexual abuse. (2) If a civil action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse is commenced pursuant to division (b)(2)(A)(i) of this Code section and if the person was a volunteer or employee of an entity that owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, or the person and the plaintiff were engaged in some activity over which such entity had control, damages against such entity shall be awarded under this Code section only if by a preponderance of the evidence there is a finding of negligence on the part of such entity. (3) If a civil action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse is commenced pursuant to division (b)(2)(A)(ii) or paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section and if the person was a volunteer or employee of an entity that owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, or the person and the plaintiff were engaged in some activity over which such entity had control, damages against such entity shall be awarded under this Code section only if by a preponderance of the evidence there is a finding that there was of gross negligence on the part of such entity, that the entity knew or should have known of the alleged conduct giving rise to the civil action, and that such entity failed to take remedial action. (d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Entity' means an institution, agency, firm, business, corporation, or other public or private legal organization. (B) 'Person' means the individual alleged to have committed the act of childhood sexual abuse. (2) For a period of one year following July 1, 2020, plaintiffs of any age who were time barred from filing a civil action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse due to the expiration of the statute of limitations in effect on

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June 30, 2020, shall be allowed to file such actions, which had lapsed or technically expired under the law in effect on June 30, 2020. Such actions shall be permitted to be filed against:
(A) A person alleged to have committed the act of childhood sexual abuse; or (B) An entity that owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, and the entity knew:
(i) Of an act of childhood sexual abuse against the plaintiff by a volunteer or employee and the entity intentionally allowed that abuse to continue; or (ii) That a volunteer or employee of the entity who committed an act of childhood sexual abuse against the plaintiff had committed a previous act of childhood sexual abuse against another and the entity intentionally or fraudulently harbored, concealed, or withheld information about the prior act, resulting in the plaintiff's injury. (3) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection: (A) An action against an entity shall not include actions or inactions occurring before July 1, 1988; (B) A plaintiff may recover damages against an entity only if the plaintiff proves by clear and convincing evidence the elements required by subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection; and (C) When an entity is an unincorporated association, the individual members or owners of it shall not be personally liable for the action of such association. (4) For the purposes of this subsection, sovereign immunity and government immunity are expressly waived to the extent of liability created by this subsection and any required ante litem notices."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis Dempsey
Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson
Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye
Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley E Tanner E Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser
Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Friday, March 13, 2020
Twenty-Ninth Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1163. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1164. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Jones of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a supplement to the compensation, expenses, and allowances of the district attorney of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 584), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 26, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1222), so as to provide for the minimum supplement each county in the circuit shall provide to the judges of the superior courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1165. By Representative Williams of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4826), as amended, particularly by an Act

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approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3920); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1166. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fayette County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1167. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1168. By Representative Hill of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coursework in the founding philosophy

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and principles of the United States of America, so as to provide that the Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution and had origins in rationalism, empiricism, and religious texts, including, but not limited to, the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible; to provide for instructional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1474. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Welch of the 110th, Smith of the 133rd, Trammell of the 132nd, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Recovery, Recycling, and Reuse of Scrap Tires; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 1475. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Martin of the 49th, Hogan of the 179th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) to perform a thorough assessment of its operations and practices pertaining to the inclusion of GHSA member officials on the GHSA Executive Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1476. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th and Carter of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION supporting national internet privacy standards; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.
HR 1477. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th, Davis of the 87th, Evans of the 83rd, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION supporting the passage of HR 1384; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

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HR 1478. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th and Carter of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION supporting parity for breast pump collection and storage supplies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1479. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th and Henson of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a Gender Parity Task Force; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 1495. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Williams of the 37th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Regulatory and Oversight Processes of the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 1496. By Representatives Gurtler of the 8th, Moore of the 1st, Singleton of the 71st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cooke of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging all 159 counties of the State of Georgia to be designated as Second Amendment Constitutional Counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
Representative Sainz of the 180th 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 Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 1146 HB 1148 HB 1150 HB 1152 HB 1154 HB 1156 HB 1158 HB 1160 HB 1162 HR 1472 SB 321 SB 338 SB 381 SB 387 SB 405 SB 430 SB 445 SB 466 SB 473 SB 482 SR 194 SR 833

HB 1147 HB 1149 HB 1151 HB 1153 HB 1155 HB 1157 HB 1159 HB 1161 HR 1444 SB 28 SB 337 SB 358 SB 386 SB 388 SB 417 SB 443 SB 447 SB 468 SB 474 SB 483 SR 793

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 40.

By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th, Henson of the 41st, Sims of the 12th, Rahman of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority, so as to prohibit sexual contact between an employee or volunteer of any school and a student enrolled at such school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 102. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education,

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so as to provide for a pilot program to plan, implement, and improve sustainable community schools; to provide for planning grants; to provide for operational grants; to provide for definitions; to provide for applications for grants; to require the development of community school plans; to provide for requirements for grant recipients; to delineate the purposes for which grant funds may be used; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 272. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding the regulation of controlled substances, so as to prohibit the sale to and by minors of drug products containing dextromethorphan; to provide for definitions; to provide for proper identification; to provide for a list of finished drug products; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for state regulation; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 288. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Jordan of the 6th, Parent of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of certain criminal history record information of arrests when there has been a final disposition other than a conviction or a certain time period and conditions are met since a conviction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System.
SB 327. By Senators Karinshak of the 48th, Black of the 8th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Martin of the 9th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to require employers to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk for her nursing child; to revise and to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for a cause of action against employers for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 349. By Senators James of the 35th, Karinshak of the 48th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require local boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in certain restrooms used by students; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 375. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related products, so as to provide for additional penalties regarding any person under 21 years of age and vapor products; to revise the definition of vapor product; to provide for seizure by law enforcement of any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold to and in the possession of any person under 21 years of age; to provide for fine and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 379. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to barbers and cosmetologists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 384. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Stone of the 23rd and Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to prohibit the location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility or any coal combustion residual landfill within a certain distance of a blackwater river wholly contained within the borders of this state and originating on the coastal plain, and which flows directly into the ocean; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to waste control; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to provide for conforming crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 408. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, so as to repeal the sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
SB 410. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide an alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 412. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Harbison of the 15th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, contract requirements, rules and regulations, and exemptions, so as to revise the meaning of property insurance; to change the parameters under which certain contracts, agreements, or instruments may be canceled; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 413. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dolezal of the 27th and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 67A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest in zoning actions, so as to expand the definition of the term applicant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 416. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-4-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of College and Career Transitions and powers and duties, so as to change the name of the Office of College and Career Transitions to the Office of College and Career Academies; to provide for the appointment and duties of a director of said office; to provide for the approval of advisers to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for collaboration between the office and certain entities to support efforts to recruit new industries and expand existing industries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as revise when indemnification shall be paid in instances of a heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture suffered by a public safety officer resulting in certain disabilities or death; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 423. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-61 of the O.C.G.A., relating to hazing, so as to provide for an expanded definition of hazing; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student organization responsibility for drug abuse, so as to make student organizations responsible for hazing; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 426. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Rhett of the 33rd, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 428. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Mullis of the 53rd, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit the deceptive practice of musical performance groups advertising and appearing as the recording group

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without the recording group's permission or denoting that it is a salute or tribute performance; to provide for definitions; to specify violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Working Group on Creative Arts & Entertainment who reports to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 432. By Senators Harbin of the 16th, Jones of the 25th, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to require annual notification to policy owners and requested beneficiaries of the existence of such policies; to require insurers to review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners life insurance policy locator on a quarterly basis; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a sunset provision for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 446. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization of posting cash bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for unclaimed cash bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 451. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 463. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to remove provisions and references regarding direct recording electronic voting machines; to revise certain duties of the State Election Board; to provide for the deadline for registering to vote in certain runoffs; to provide for the number of voting booths or enclosures; to provide for the division of certain precincts under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports on time required to vote; to provide for the acceptance of absentee ballots when certain identification is provided; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 464. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for uniform laws governing mediation and participants in mediation; to provide for definitions; to provide for privileges against disclosure, admissibility, and discovery; to provide for waiver and preclusion of privilege; to provide for exceptions to privilege; to provide for confidentiality and mediator disclosure of conflicts; to provide for international commercial mediation and electronic signatures; to provide for uniformity of construction and severability; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 476. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Black of the 8th, Unterman of the 45th, Stone of the 23rd, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide for pet dealers to microchip dogs and cats; to provide for a definition; to provide for standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 477. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Parent of the 42nd, Kennedy of the 18th and Jones II of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigation of family violence, preparation of written report, review of report by defendant arrested for family violence, and compilation of statistics, so as to revise the terminology used in determining whom to arrest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 480. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization, so as to authorize compensation to be paid from sales and use tax collections on a contingency basis with respect to services that assist the Department of Revenue in the identification of taxpayers that are noncompliant with sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 484. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases; to provide for the entry of the state into a multistate compact to incentivize the development of cures for diseases through substantial financial awards; to provide for a commission to administer the compact; to establish the powers and duties of the commission; to provide for committees; to provide for financing; to provide for effectiveness; to provide for withdrawal, default, and expulsion; to provide for severability and construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 493. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Beach of the 21st, Harbison of the 15th, Cowsert of the 46th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide standards for cybersecurity programs to protect businesses from liability; to provide for affirmative defenses for data breaches of private information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SR 841. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SR 844. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon and dedicating an bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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SR 885. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Hill of the 4th, Burke of the 11th, Jones of the 25th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the state to incur general obligation debt in order to make loans or grants to certain counties, municipalities, consolidated governments, and local authorities that own airports for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of such airports; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved the House stand adjourned pursuant to Part V of HR 1473, and further pursuant to the Resolution, the schedule of meetings set forth in HR 1473 be discontinued until such time as the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, provide for the reconvening of the House and Senate.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned and further meetings discontinued pursuant to the motion.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, June 15, 2020

Thirtieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

Georgia General Assembly

June 3, 2020

Dear Member of the General Assembly,

The Georgia General Assembly will resume the 2020 legislative session on Monday, June 15, the 30th Legislative Day.

House Resolution 1473 was adopted by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on March 12, 2020. The resolution provides

"that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly ....the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical."

Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.

/s/ David Ralston Speaker of the House of Representatives

/s/ Geoff Duncan Lieutenant Governor

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey E Dollar

Holcomb Holland E Holly Holmes

McLeod E Meeks
Metze Mitchell

Setzler Shannon Sharper Silcox

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Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall E McClain McLaurin

Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Singleton E Smith, L
Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn E Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

Prayer was offered by Representative Randy Nix, District 69, LaGrange, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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:

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1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1169. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Shellman, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4412), so as to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1173. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Bluffton, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3786), so as to provide that the mayor can vote on the city council to provide a majority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1176. By Representative Jones of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Mountain Park in the Counties of Fulton and Cherokee, approved March 30, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3560), so as to provide a new term for a city council seat; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1177. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1178. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1179. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to the tax commissioner to continue to receive the

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exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1163 HB 1165 HB 1167 HR 1474 HR 1476 HR 1478 HR 1495 SB 40 SB 272 SB 327 SB 375 SB 384 SB 410 SB 413 SB 418 SB 426 SB 432 SB 451 SB 464 SB 477 SB 484 SB 493 SR 844

HB 1164 HB 1166 HB 1168 HR 1475 HR 1477 HR 1479 HR 1496 SB 102 SB 288 SB 349 SB 379 SB 408 SB 412 SB 416 SB 423 SB 428 SB 446 SB 463 SB 476 SB 480 SB 489 SR 841 SR 885

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 30th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

SB 43 SB 134 SB 188
SB 345

Revenue Bonds; definition of the term "undertaking" as it relates to electric systems; revise (EU&T-Carpenter-4th) Payne-54th Georgia Commission on the Holocaust; commission for administrative purposes; reassign (GAff-Silcox-52nd) Kirkpatrick-32nd Reinsurance of Risks; adequate regulation of reinsurers; incorporation of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reinsurance model into the Georgia Insurance Code; provide (Substitute)(Ins-Williams-148th) Walker III-20th Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food; nonprofit organizations to prepare in accordance with Department of Public Health requirements; provide (H&HS-Reeves-34th) Kirkpatrick-32nd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Jones of the 25th, Thomas of the 39th, and Ralston of the 7th.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 43.

By Senators Payne of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds, so as to revise the definition of the term "undertaking" as it relates to electric systems; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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SB 134. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 2nd, Kirk of the 13th, Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, so as to reassign the commission for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 188. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Jones of the 25th, Martin of the 9th, Kirk of the 13th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reinsurance of risks, so as to provide adequate regulation of reinsurers; to provide for the incorporation of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reinsurance model law into the Georgia Insurance Code; to provide domestic ceding insurers credit as either an asset or a deduction in liability on account of reinsurance purchased only when the purchase meets new requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-7-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reinsurance of risks, so as to provide adequate regulation of reinsurers; to provide for the incorporation of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reinsurance model law into the Georgia Insurance Code; to provide domestic ceding insurers credit as either an asset or a deduction in liability on account of reinsurance purchased only when the purchase meets new requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-7-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reinsurance of risks, is amended as follows:
"33-7-14. (a) Credit for reinsurance shall be allowed a domestic ceding insurer as either an asset or a deduction from liability on account of reinsurance ceded only when the reinsurer meets the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6), or (7) of this subsection, and the Commissioner may adopt by regulation pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section specific additional requirements relating to or setting forth the valuation of assets or reserve credits, the amount and forms of security supporting reinsurance arrangements described in subsection (d) of this Code section, and the circumstances in which credit will be reduced or eliminated. Credit shall be allowed under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of

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this subsection only with respect to cessions of those kinds of classes of business for which the assuming insurer is licensed or otherwise permitted to write or assume in its state of domicile, or in the case of a United States branch of an alien assuming insurer, in the state through which it is entered and licensed to transact insurance or reinsurance. If meeting the requirements of paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection, the requirements of paragraph (7)(8) of this subsection shall also be met:
(1) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer which is licensed to transact insurance or reinsurance in this state; (2) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer which is accredited as a reinsurer by the Commissioner in this state. In order to be eligible for accreditation, a reinsurer shall:
(A) File with the Commissioner evidence of its submission to this state's jurisdiction; (B) Submit to this state's authority to examine its books and records; (C) Be licensed to transact insurance or reinsurance in at least one state, or in the case of a United States branch of an alien assuming insurer, be entered through and licensed to transact insurance or reinsurance in at least one state; (D) File annually with the Commissioner a copy of its annual statement filed with the insurance department of its state of domicile and a copy of its most recent audited financial statement; and (E) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that it has adequate financial capacity to meet its reinsurance obligations and is otherwise qualified to assume reinsurance from domestic insurers. An assuming insurer is deemed to meet this requirement as of the time of its application if it maintains a surplus as regards policyholders in an amount of not less than $20 million and its accreditation has not been denied by the Commissioner within 90 days after the submission of its application; (3) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer which is domiciled and licensed in, or, in the case of a United States branch of an alien assuming insurer, is entered through a state which employs standards regarding credit for reinsurance substantially similar to those applicable under this Code section and the assuming insurer or United States branch of an alien assuming insurer: (A) Maintains a surplus with regard to policyholders in an amount not less than $20 million; and (B) Submits to the authority of this state to examine its books and records. Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to reinsurance ceded and assumed pursuant to pooling arrangements among insurers in the same holding company system; (4)(A) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer which maintains a trust fund in a qualified United States financial institution, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section, for the payment of the valid claims of its United States ceding insurers, their assigns, and successors in interest. The assuming insurer shall report annually to the Commissioner information substantially the same as that required to be reported on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Annual Statement form by licensed insurers to enable the

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Commissioner to determine the sufficiency of the trust fund. In the case of a single assuming insurer, the trust shall consist of a trusteed account representing the assuming insurer's liabilities attributable to business written in the United States and, in addition, the assuming insurer shall maintain a trusteed surplus of not less than $20 million; provided, however, that, at any time after the assuming insurer has permanently discontinued underwriting new business secured by trust for at least three full years, the commissioner with principal regulatory oversight of the trust may authorize a reduction of the required trusteed surplus, but only after a finding, based upon an assessment of the risk, that the new required surplus level is adequate for the protection of United States ceding insurers, policyholders, and claimants in light of reasonably foreseeable adverse loss development. The risk assessment may involve an actuarial review, including an independent analysis of reserves and cash flows, and shall consider all material risk factors, including, when applicable, the lines of business involved, the stability of the incurred loss estimates and the effect of the surplus requirements on the assuming insurer's liquidity or solvency. The minimum required trusteed surplus may not be reduced to an amount less than 30 percent of the assuming insurer's liabilities attributable to reinsurance ceded by United States ceding insurers covered by the trust. In the case of a group including incorporated and individual unincorporated underwriters, the trust shall consist of a trusteed account in an amount not less than the respective underwriters' liabilities attributable to business written in the United States and, in addition, the group shall maintain a trusteed surplus of which $100 million shall be held jointly for the benefit of United States ceding insurers of any member of the group for all years of account; the incorporated members of the group shall not be engaged in any business other than underwriting as a member of the group and shall be subject to the same level of solvency regulation and control by the group's domiciliary regulator as are the unincorporated members; and, within 90 days after its financial statements are due to be filed with the group's domiciliary regulator, the group shall provide to the Commissioner an annual certification of the solvency of each underwriter by the group's domiciliary regulator or, if a certification is unavailable, financial statements prepared by independent public accountants of each member of the group. (B) In the case of a group of incorporated insurers under common administration which complies with the filing requirements contained in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and which has continuously transacted an insurance business outside the United States for at least three years immediately prior to making application for accreditation, and submits to this state's authority to examine its books and records and bears the expense of the examination, and which has aggregate policyholders' surplus of $10 billion; the trust shall be in an amount equal to the group's several liabilities attributable to business ceded by the United States ceding insurers to any member of the group pursuant to reinsurance contracts issued in the name of such group; plus the group shall maintain a joint trusteed surplus of which $100 million shall be held jointly for the benefit of United States ceding insurers of any member of the group as additional security for any such liabilities, and within 90 days after its

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financial statements are due to be filed with the group's domiciliary regulator, each member of the group shall make available to the Commissioner an annual certification of the member's solvency by the member's domiciliary regulator and financial statements prepared by its independent public accountant. (C) Credit for reinsurance shall not be granted under this paragraph unless the form of the trust and any amendments to the trust have been approved by the commissioner of the state where the trust is domiciled or the commissioner of another state, who, pursuant to the terms of the trust agreement, has accepted principal regulatory oversight of the trust. The form of the trust and any trust amendments also shall be filed with the commissioner of every state in which the ceding insurer beneficiaries of the trust are domiciled. The trust instrument shall provide that contested claims shall be valid and enforceable upon the final order of any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States. The trust shall vest legal title to its assets in the trustees of the trust for its United States ceding insurers, their assigns, and successors in interest. The trust and the assuming insurer shall be subject to examination as determined by the Commissioner. The trust must remain in effect for as long as the assuming insurer shall have outstanding obligations due under the reinsurance agreements subject to the trust. (D) No later than February 28 of each year the trustees of the trust shall report to the Commissioner in writing setting forth the balance of the trust and listing the trust's investments as of the end of the preceding year and shall certify the date of termination of the trust, if so planned, or certify that the trust shall not expire prior to the next following December 31; (5) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer not meeting the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subsection if such assuming insurer has been certified by the Commissioner as a reinsurer in this state and secures its obligations in accordance with the requirements of this subsection. (A) In order to be eligible for certification, the assuming insurer shall meet the following requirements:
(i) The assuming insurer shall be domiciled and licensed to transact insurance or reinsurance in a qualified jurisdiction, as determined by the Commissioner pursuant to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; (ii) The assuming insurer shall maintain minimum capital and surplus, or its equivalent, in an amount to be determined by the Commissioner pursuant to regulation; (iii) The assuming insurer shall maintain financial strength ratings from two or more rating agencies deemed acceptable by the Commissioner pursuant to regulation; (iv) The assuming insurer shall agree to submit to the jurisdiction of this state, appoint the Commissioner as its agent for service of process in this state, and agree to provide security for 100 percent of the assuming insurer's liabilities attributable to reinsurance ceded by United States ceding insurers if it resists enforcement of a final United States judgment;

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(v) The assuming insurer shall agree to meet applicable information filing requirements as determined by the Commissioner, both with respect to an initial application for certification and on an ongoing basis; and (vi) The assuming insurer shall satisfy any other requirements for certification deemed relevant by the Commissioner. (B) An association including incorporated and individual unincorporated underwriters may be a certified reinsurer. In order to be eligible for certification, in addition to satisfying requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph: (i) The association shall satisfy its minimum capital and surplus requirements through the capital and surplus equivalents, net of liabilities, of the association and its members, which shall include a joint central fund that may be applied to any unsatisfied obligation of the association of any of its members, in an amount determined by the Commissioner to provide adequate protection; (ii) The incorporated members of the association shall not be engaged in any business other than underwriting as a member of the association and shall be subject to the same level of regulation and solvency control by the association's domiciliary regulator as are the unincorporated members; and (iii) Within 90 days after its financial statements are due to be filed with the association's domiciliary regulator, the association shall provide to the Commissioner an annual certification by the association's domiciliary regulator of the solvency of each underwriter member; or if a certification is unavailable, financial statements, prepared by independent public accountants, of each underwriter member of the association. (C) The Commissioner shall create and publish a list of qualified jurisdictions under which an assuming insurer licensed and domiciled in such jurisdiction is eligible to be considered for certification by the Commissioner as a certified reinsurer. (i) In order to determine whether the domiciliary jurisdiction of a non-United States assuming insurer is eligible to be recognized as a qualified jurisdiction, the Commissioner shall evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the reinsurance supervisory system of the jurisdiction, both initially and on an ongoing basis, and consider the rights, benefits, and the extent of reciprocal recognition afforded by the non-United States jurisdiction to reinsurers licensed and domiciled in the United States. A qualified jurisdiction shall agree to share information and cooperate with the Commissioner with respect to all certified reinsurers domiciled within that jurisdiction. A jurisdiction may not be recognized as a qualified jurisdiction if the Commissioner has determined that the jurisdiction does not adequately and promptly enforce final United States judgments and arbitration awards. Additional factors may be considered in the discretion of the Commissioner. (ii) A list of qualified jurisdictions shall be published through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Committee Process. The Commissioner shall consider this list in determining qualified jurisdictions. If the Commissioner approves a jurisdiction as qualified that does not appear on the list

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of qualified jurisdictions, the Commissioner shall provide thoroughly documented justification in accordance with criteria to be developed under regulations. (iii) United States jurisdictions that meet the requirement for accreditation under the NAIC financial standards and accreditation program shall be recognized as qualified jurisdictions. (iv) If a certified reinsurer's domiciliary jurisdiction ceases to be a qualified jurisdiction, the Commissioner has the discretion to suspend the reinsurer's certification indefinitely, in lieu of revocation. (D) The Commissioner shall assign a rating to each certified reinsurer, giving due consideration to the financial strength ratings that have been assigned by rating agencies deemed acceptable to the Commissioner pursuant to regulation. The Commissioner shall publish a list of all certified reinsurers and their ratings. (E) A certified reinsurer shall secure obligations assumed from United States ceding insurers under this subparagraph at a level consistent with its rating, as specified in regulations promulgated by the Commissioner. (i) In order for a domestic ceding insurer to qualify for full financial statement credit for reinsurance ceded to a certified reinsurer, the certified reinsurer shall maintain security in a form acceptable to the Commissioner and consistent with the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, or in a multibeneficiary trust in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph. (ii) If a certified reinsurer maintains a trust to fully secure its obligations subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, and chooses to secure its obligations incurred as a certified reinsurer in the form of a multibeneficiary trust, the certified reinsurer shall maintain separate trust accounts for its obligations incurred under reinsurance agreements issued or renewed as a certified reinsurer with reduced security as permitted by this subsection or comparable laws of other United States jurisdictions and for its obligations subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection. It shall be a condition to the grant of certification under this paragraph that the certified reinsurer shall have bound itself, by the language of the trust and agreement with the commissioner with principal regulatory oversight of each such trust account, to fund, upon termination of any such trust account, out of the remaining surplus of such trust any deficiency of any other such trust account. (iii) The minimum trusteed surplus requirements provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection are not applicable with respect to a multibeneficiary trust maintained by a certified reinsurer for the purpose of securing obligations incurred under this subsection, except that such trust shall maintain a minimum trusteed surplus of $10 million. (iv) With respect to obligations incurred by a certified reinsurer under this subparagraph, if the security is insufficient, the Commissioner shall reduce the allowable credit by an amount proportionate to the deficiency, and shall have the discretion to impose further reductions in allowable credit upon finding that there is

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a material risk that the certified reinsurer's obligations will not be paid in full when due. (v) For purposes of this subparagraph, a certified reinsurer whose certification has been terminated for any reason shall be treated as a certified reinsurer required to secure 100 percent of its obligations:
(I) As used in this subparagraph, the term 'terminated' refers to revocation, suspension, voluntary surrender, and inactive status. (II) If the Commissioner continues to assign a higher rating as permitted by other provisions of this paragraph, this requirement shall not apply to a certified reinsurer in inactive status or to a reinsurer whose certification has been suspended. (F) If an applicant for certification has been certified as a reinsurer in an NAIC accredited jurisdiction, the Commissioner shall have the discretion to defer to that jurisdiction's certification, and shall have the discretion to defer to the rating assigned by that jurisdiction, and such assuming insurer shall be considered to be a certified reinsurer in this state. (G) A certified reinsurer that ceases to assume new business in this state may request to maintain its certification in inactive status in order to continue to qualify for a reduction in security for its in-force business. An inactive certified reinsurer shall continue to comply with all applicable requirements of this paragraph, and the Commissioner shall assign a rating that takes into account, if relevant, the reasons why the reinsurer is not assuming new business; (6)(A) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer meeting each of the conditions set forth below: (i) The assuming insurer must have its head office or be domiciled in, as applicable, and be licensed in a reciprocal jurisdiction. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'reciprocal jurisdiction' means a jurisdiction that is one of the following: (I) A non-United States jurisdiction that is subject to an in-force covered agreement with the United States, each within its legal authority, or, in the case of a covered agreement between the United States and European Union, is a member state of the European Union. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'covered agreement' means an agreement entered into pursuant to the federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, 31 U.S.C. 313 and 314, that is currently in effect or in a period of provisional application and that addresses the elimination, under specified conditions, of collateral requirements as a condition for entering into any reinsurance agreement with a ceding insurer domiciled in this state or for allowing the ceding insurer to recognize credit for reinsurance; (II) A United States jurisdiction that meets the requirements for accreditation under the NAIC financial standards and accreditation program; or (III) A qualified jurisdiction, as determined by the Commissioner pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (5) of this subsection, which is not otherwise described in subdivision (I) or (II) of this division and which meets certain

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additional requirements, consistent with the terms and conditions of in-force covered agreements, as specified by the Commissioner in regulation; (ii) The assuming insurer must have and maintain, on an ongoing basis, minimum capital and surplus, or its equivalent, calculated according to the methodology of its domiciliary jurisdiction, in an amount to be set forth in regulation. If the assuming insurer is an association, including incorporated and individual unincorporated underwriters, it must have and maintain, on an ongoing basis, minimum capital and surplus equivalents, net of liabilities, calculated according to the methodology applicable in its domiciliary jurisdiction and a central fund containing a balance in amounts to be set forth in regulation; (iii) The assuming insurer must have and maintain, on an ongoing basis, a minimum solvency or capital ratio, as applicable, which shall be set forth in regulation. If the assuming insurer is an association, including incorporated and individual unincorporated underwriters, it must have and maintain, on an ongoing basis, a minimum solvency or capital ratio in the reciprocal jurisdiction where the assuming insurer has its head office or is domiciled, as applicable, and is also licensed; (iv) The assuming insurer must agree and provide adequate assurance to the Commissioner, in a form specified by the Commissioner pursuant to regulation, as follows: (I) The assuming insurer must provide prompt written notice and explanation to the Commissioner if it falls below the minimum requirements set forth in division (ii) or (iii) of this subparagraph, or if any regulatory action is taken against it for serious noncompliance with applicable law; (II) The assuming insurer must consent in writing to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state and to the appointment of the Commissioner as agent for service of process. The Commissioner may require that consent for service of process be provided to the Commissioner and included in each reinsurance agreement. Nothing in this subdivision shall limit, or in any way alter, the capacity of parties to a reinsurance agreement to agree to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, except to the extent such agreements are unenforceable under applicable insolvency or delinquency laws; (III) The assuming insurer must consent in writing to pay all final judgments, wherever enforcement is sought, obtained by a ceding insurer or its legal successor, that have been declared enforceable in the jurisdiction where the judgment was obtained; (IV) Each reinsurance agreement must include a provision requiring the assuming insurer to provide security in an amount equal to 100 percent of the assuming insurer's liabilities attributable to reinsurance ceded pursuant to such agreement if the assuming insurer resists enforcement of a final judgment that is enforceable under the law of the jurisdiction in which it was obtained or a properly enforceable arbitration award, whether obtained by the ceding insurer or by its legal successor on behalf of its resolution estate; and

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(V) The assuming insurer must confirm that it is not presently participating in any solvent scheme of arrangement which involves this state's ceding insurers and agree to notify the ceding insurer and the Commissioner and to provide security in an amount equal to 100 percent of the assuming insurer's liabilities to the ceding insurer, should the assuming insurer enter into such a solvent scheme of arrangement. Such security shall be in a form consistent with the provisions of paragraph (5) of this subsection and subsection (b) of this Code section and as specified by the Commissioner in regulation; (v) The assuming insurer or its legal successor must provide, if requested by the Commissioner, on behalf of itself and any legal predecessors, certain documentation to the Commissioner, as specified by the Commissioner in regulation; (vi) The assuming insurer must maintain a practice of prompt payment of claims under reinsurance agreements, pursuant to criteria set forth in regulation; and (vii) The assuming insurer's supervisory authority must confirm to the Commissioner on an annual basis, as of the preceding December 31 or at the annual date otherwise statutorily reported to the reciprocal jurisdiction, that the assuming insurer complies with the requirements set forth in divisions (ii) and (iii) of this subparagraph. Nothing in this paragraph precludes an assuming insurer from providing the Commissioner with information on a voluntary basis. (B)(i) The Commissioner shall timely create and publish a list of reciprocal jurisdictions. (ii) A list of reciprocal jurisdictions is published through the NAIC Committee Process. The Commissioner's list shall include any reciprocal jurisdiction as defined in subdivision (A)(i)(I) or (A)(i)(II) of this paragraph and shall consider any other reciprocal jurisdiction included on the NAIC list. The Commissioner may approve a jurisdiction that does not appear on the NAIC list of reciprocal jurisdictions in accordance with criteria to be developed under regulations issued by the Commissioner. (iii) The Commissioner may remove a jurisdiction from the list of reciprocal jurisdictions upon a determination that the jurisdiction no longer meets the requirements of a reciprocal jurisdiction, in accordance with a process set forth in regulation issued by the Commissioner, except that the Commissioner shall not remove from the list a reciprocal jurisdiction as defined in subdivision (A)(i)(I) or (A)(i)(II) of this paragraph. Upon removal of a reciprocal jurisdiction from the list, credit for reinsurance ceded to an assuming insurer which has its home office or is domiciled in such jurisdiction shall be allowed, if otherwise allowed pursuant to this Code section. (C) The Commissioner shall timely create and publish a list of assuming insurers that have satisfied the conditions set forth in this paragraph and to which cessions shall be granted credit in accordance with this paragraph. The Commissioner may add an assuming insurer to such list if an NAIC accredited jurisdiction has added such assuming insurer to a list of such assuming insurers or if, upon initial eligibility, the

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assuming insurer submits information to the Commissioner as required under division (iv) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and complies with any additional requirements that the Commissioner may impose by regulation, except to the extent that they conflict with an applicable covered agreement.
(D)(i) If the Commissioner determines that an assuming insurer no longer meets one or more of the requirements under this paragraph, the Commissioner may revoke or suspend the eligibility of the assuming insurer for recognition under this paragraph in accordance with procedures set forth in regulation. (ii) While an assuming insurer's eligibility is suspended, no reinsurance agreement issued, amended, or renewed after the effective date of the suspension qualifies for credit except to the extent that the assuming insurer's obligations under the contract are secured in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. (iii) If an assuming insurer's eligibility is revoked, no credit for reinsurance may be granted after the effective date of the revocation with respect to any reinsurance agreements entered into by the assuming insurer, including reinsurance agreements entered into prior to the date of revocation, except to the extent that the assuming insurer's obligations under the contract are secured in a form acceptable to the Commissioner and consistent with the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section. (E) If subject to a legal process of rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation, as applicable, the ceding insurer, or its representative, may seek and, if determined appropriate by the court in which the proceedings are pending, may obtain an order requiring that the assuming insurer post security for all outstanding ceded liabilities. (F) Nothing in this paragraph shall limit or in any way alter the capacity of parties to a reinsurance agreement to agree on requirements for security or other terms in such reinsurance agreement, except as expressly prohibited by this Code section or other applicable law or regulation. (G) Credit may be taken under this paragraph only for reinsurance agreements entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act, and only with respect to losses incurred and reserves reported on or after the later of the date on which the assuming insurer has met all eligibility requirements pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph or the effective date of the new reinsurance agreement, amendment, or renewal; provided, however, that: (i) This subparagraph shall not alter or impair a ceding insurer's right to take credit for reinsurance, to the extent that credit is not available under this paragraph, so long as the reinsurance qualifies for credit under any other applicable provision of this Code section; (ii) Nothing in this paragraph shall authorize an assuming insurer to withdraw or reduce the security provided under any reinsurance agreement except as permitted by the terms of the agreement; and (iii) Nothing in this paragraph shall limit, or in any way alter, the capacity of parties to any reinsurance agreement to renegotiate the agreement.

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(H) This paragraph does not alter or impair a ceding insurer's right to take credit for reinsurance, to the extent that credit is not available under this paragraph, as long as the reinsurance qualifies for credit under any other applicable provision of this Code section. (I) Nothing in this paragraph shall authorize an assuming insurer to withdraw or reduce the security provided under any reinsurance agreement except as permitted by the terms of the agreement. (J) Nothing in this paragraph shall limit, or in any way alter, the capacity of parties to any reinsurance agreement to renegotiate the agreement. (6)(7) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer not meeting the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5), or (6) of this subsection, but only as to the insurance of risks located in jurisdictions where the reinsurance is required by applicable law or regulation of that jurisdiction; (7)(8) If the assuming insurer is not licensed, accredited, or certified to transact insurance or reinsurance in this state, the credit permitted by paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection shall not be allowed unless the assuming insurer agrees in the reinsurance agreements: (A) That, in the event of the failure of the assuming insurer to perform its obligations under the terms of the reinsurance agreement, the assuming insurer, at the request of the ceding insurer, shall submit to the jurisdiction of any court of competent jurisdiction in any state of the United States, shall comply with all requirements necessary to give the court jurisdiction, and shall abide by the final decision of the court or of any appellate court in the event of an appeal; and (B) To designate the Commissioner or a designated attorney as its true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served any lawful process in any action, suit, or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of the ceding insurer. This paragraph is not intended to conflict with or override the obligation of the parties to a reinsurance agreement to arbitrate their disputes, if this obligation is created in the agreement; (8)(9) If the assuming insurer does not meet the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), or (3), or (6) of this subsection, the credit permitted by paragraph (4) or (6)(5) of this subsection shall not be allowed unless the assuming insurer agrees in the trust agreements to the following conditions: (A) Notwithstanding any other provisions in the trust instrument, if the trust fund is inadequate because it contains an amount less than the amount required by subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (4) of this subsection, as applicable, or if the grantor of the trust has been declared insolvent or placed into receivership, rehabilitation, liquidation, or similar proceedings under the laws of its state or country of domicile, the trustee shall comply with an order of the commissioner with regulatory oversight over the trust or with an order of a court of competent jurisdiction directing the trustee to transfer to the commissioner with regulatory oversight all of the assets of the trust fund;

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(B) The assets shall be distributed by and claims shall be filed with and valued by the commissioner with regulatory oversight in accordance with the laws of the state in which the trust is domiciled that are applicable to the liquidation of domestic insurance companies; (C) If the commissioner with regulatory oversight determines that the assets of the trust fund or any part thereof are not necessary to satisfy the claims of the United States ceding insurers of the grantor of the trust, the assets or part thereof shall be returned by the commissioner with regulatory oversight to the trustee for distribution in accordance with the trust agreement; and (D) The grantor shall waive any right otherwise available to it under United States law that is inconsistent with this provision paragraph. (9)(10) If an accredited or certified reinsurer ceases to meet the requirements for accreditation or certification, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the reinsurer's accreditation or certification. (A) The Commissioner shall give the reinsurer notice and opportunity for hearing. The suspension or revocation shall not take effect until after the Commissioner's order on hearing, unless:
(i) The reinsurer waives its right to hearing; (ii) The Commissioner's order is based on regulatory action by the reinsurer's domiciliary jurisdiction or the voluntary surrender or termination of the reinsurer's eligibility to transact insurance or reinsurance business in its domiciliary jurisdiction or in the primary certifying state of the reinsurer under subparagraph (F) of paragraph (5) of this subsection; or (iii) The Commissioner finds that an emergency requires immediate action and a court of competent jurisdiction has not stayed the Commissioner's action. (B) While a reinsurer's accreditation or certification is suspended, no reinsurance contract issued or renewed after the effective date of the suspension qualifies for credit except to the extent that the reinsurer's obligations under the contract are secured in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. If a reinsurer's accreditation or certification is revoked, no credit for reinsurance may be granted after the effective date of the revocation except to the extent that the reinsurer's obligations under the contract are secured in accordance with subparagraph (E) of paragraph (5) of this subsection or subsection (b) of this Code section. (10)(11) Concentration Risk: (A) A ceding insurer shall take steps to manage its reinsurance recoverable proportionate to its own book of business. A domestic ceding insurer shall notify the Commissioner within 30 days after reinsurance recoverables from any single assuming insurers, or group of affiliated assuming insurers, exceeds 50 percent of the domestic ceding insurer's last reported surplus to policyholders, or after it is determined that reinsurance recoverables from any single assuming insurer, or group of affiliated assuming insurers, is likely to exceed this limit. The notification shall demonstrate that the exposure is safely managed by the domestic ceding insurer.

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(B) A ceding insurer shall take steps to diversify its reinsurance program. A domestic ceding insurer shall notify the Commissioner within 30 days after ceding to any single assuming insurer, or group of affiliated assuming insurers, more than 20 percent of the ceding insurer's gross written premium in the prior calendar year, or after it has determined that the reinsurance ceded to any single assuming insurer, or group of affiliated assuming insurers, is likely to exceed this limit. The notification shall demonstrate that the exposure is safely managed by the domestic ceding insurer. (b) An asset or a reduction from liability for the reinsurance ceded by a domestic insurer to an assuming insurer not meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be allowed in an amount not exceeding the liabilities carried by the ceding insurer, and the Commissioner may adopt by regulation pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section specific additional requirements relating to or setting forth the valuation of assets or reserve credits, the amount and forms of security supporting reinsurance arrangements described in subsection (d) of this Code section, and the circumstances in which credit will be reduced or eliminated. Such and such reduction shall be in the amount of funds held by or on behalf of the ceding insurer, including funds held in trust for the ceding insurer, under a reinsurance contract with such assuming insurer as security for the payment of obligations thereunder, if such security is held in the United States subject to withdrawal solely by, and under the exclusive control of, the ceding insurer; or, in the case of a trust, held in a qualified United States financial institution, as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section. This security may be in the form of: (1) Cash; (2) Securities listed by the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, including those deemed exempt from filing as defined by the Purposes and Procedures Manual of the Securities Validation Office, and qualifying as admitted assets; (3) Clean, irrevocable, unconditional letters of credit, issued or confirmed by a qualified United States financial institution, as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section, no later than December 31 of the year for which filing is being made, and in the possession of, or in the trust for, the ceding insurer on or before the filing date of its annual statement. Letters of credit meeting applicable standards of issuer acceptability as of the dates of their issuance or confirmation shall, notwithstanding the issuing or confirming institution's subsequent failure to meet applicable standards of issuer acceptability, continue to be acceptable as security until their expiration, extension, renewal, modification, or amendment, whichever first occurs; or (4) Any other form of security acceptable to the Commissioner. (c)(1) For purposes of paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the term 'qualified United States financial institution' means an institution that: (A) Is organized or, in the case of a United States office of a foreign banking organization, licensed under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (B) Is regulated, supervised, and examined by the United States federal or state authorities having regulatory authority over banks and trust companies; and

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(C) Has been determined by either the Commissioner or the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to meet such standards of financial condition and standing as are considered necessary and appropriate to regulate the quality of financial institutions whose letters of credit will be acceptable to the Commissioner. (2) A The term 'qualified United States financial institution' means, for the purposes of those provisions of this Code section specifying those institutions that are eligible to act as a fiduciary of a trust, an institution that: (A) Is organized or, in the case of a United States branch or agency office of a foreign banking organization, licensed under the laws of the United States or any state thereof and has been granted authority to operate with fiduciary powers; and (B) Is regulated, supervised, and examined by federal or state authorities having regulatory authority over banks and trust companies. (d)(1) The Commissioner may adopt rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Code section. (2)(A) The Commissioner is further authorized to adopt rules and regulations applicable to reinsurance arrangements described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (B) Any regulation adopted pursuant to this paragraph may apply only to reinsurance relating to:
(i) Life insurance policies with guaranteed nonlevel gross premiums or guaranteed nonlevel benefits; (ii) Universal life insurance policies with provisions resulting in the ability of a policyholder to keep a policy in force over a secondary guarantee period; (iii) Variable annuities with guaranteed death or living benefits; (iv) Long-term care insurance policies; or (v) Such other life and health insurance and annuity products for which the NAIC adopts model regulatory requirements with respect to credit for reinsurance. (C) A regulation adopted pursuant to division (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph may apply to any treaty containing policies issued on or after January 1, 2015, or policies issued prior to January 1, 2015, if risk pertaining to policies issued prior to January 1, 2015, is ceded in connection with the treaty, in whole or in part, on or after January 1, 2015. (3) A regulation adopted pursuant to this subsection may require the ceding insurer, in calculating the amounts or forms of security required to be held under regulations promulgated under this subsection, to use the valuation manual adopted by the NAIC under Section 11B(1) of the NAIC Standard Valuation Law, including all amendments adopted by the NAIC and in effect on the date on which the calculation is made, to the extent applicable. (4) A regulation adopted pursuant to this subsection shall not apply to cessions to an assuming insurer that: (A) Meets the conditions set forth in paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section;

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(B) Is certified in this state or, if this state has not adopted provisions substantially equivalent to Section 2E of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Credit for Reinsurance Model Law (#785), certified in a minimum of five other states; or (C) Maintains at least $250 million in capital and surplus when determined in accordance with the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual, including all amendments thereto adopted by the NAIC, excluding the impact of any permitted or prescribed practices, and is:
(i) Licensed in at least 26 states; or (ii) Licensed in at least ten states and licensed or accredited in at least 35 states. (5) The authority to adopt regulations pursuant to this subsection shall not limit the Commissioner's general authority to adopt regulations pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection."

SECTION 2. This Act shall apply to all cessions after the effective date of this Act under reinsurance agreements that have an inception, anniversary, or renewal date not less than one year after the effective date of this Act.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 345. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tippins of the 37th, Rhett of the 33rd and Jordan of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to provide for nonprofit organizations to prepare and provide food in accordance with Department of Public Health requirements; to revise the definitions of "food sales establishment" and "food service establishment"; to revise provisions relating to permits for nonprofit food sales and food service; to revise requirements for food items prepared by nonprofit organizations; to eliminate the right to appeal to the commissioner of public health for orders or actions of a county board of health or district health director; to correct a crossreference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes

Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L

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Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden
Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 12.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 504. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Glynn County desire the Glynn County Board of Commissioners to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for

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procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 935. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Trammell of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th and McCall of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1509. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shiloh Baptist Church on the occasion of its 180th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1510. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Williams of the 168th, Park of the 101st, Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright; and for other purposes.
HR 1511. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th and Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy Edward Gaines; and for other purposes.
HR 1512. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Fleming of the 121st, Prince of the 127th, Nelson of the 125th, Newton of the 123rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Joseph Hobbs, longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine, for his contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1513. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rebecca Chase Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1514. By Representative Carson of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jonathan Graviss; and for other purposes.
HR 1515. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sherry D. Smith on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1516. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th, Stovall of the 74th, Douglas of the 78th and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of Heart Pharmacy Inc. and commending Marvin Weyman Griffin Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1517. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Douglas of the 78th and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Manjeet Chinnan upon his election to the International Academy of Food Science and Technology; and for other purposes.
HR 1518. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Glenn E. Nicholson; and for other purposes.
HR 1519. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Garnett P. Webb; and for other purposes.
HR 1520. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy W. Panter Sr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 1521. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeanette Ray Kyle; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 1507. By Representative Burns of the 159th
A RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives so as to allow for virtual meetings of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Rules of the House of Representatives are amended by revising House Rule 1.11 as follows:
"1.11 There Except for emergency situations in which meetings of the House of Representatives are conducted through electronic means, there shall be no speaking into any telephonic device or any audible sounds emitting from any such device in the House of Representatives Chamber. However, Members may use messaging capabilities of such devices."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of the House of Representatives are amended further by revising Rule 16 as follows:
"Rule 16. 16.1 No standing or interim committee or subcommittee of the House of Representatives shall officially meet at any place within the state where any citizen of the state is denied admittance on the basis of religion, race, creed, nationality, or gender or on property belonging to any private club, organization, or association in which any citizen is denied membership or discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, creed, nationality, or gender. 16.2 When, as a result of an enemy attack or natural or manmade disaster or pandemic, the Speaker authorizes such meetings, standing and interim committees and subcommittees of the House of Representatives may meet through electronic or virtual means under such conditions and procedures as the Speaker directs. When such meetings would be open to the public, such virtual or electronic meetings shall be made accessible to the public through such virtual or electronic means."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of the House of Representatives are amended further by adding a new Rule to read as follows:

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"EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Rule 175.

175.1 Whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the House Majority Leader and the House Minority Leader, may cause the House to meet through virtual or electronic means utilizing such procedures as are necessary to conduct the business of the House during such times.

175.2 When the Speaker causes the House to meet by virtual or electronic means as provided in Rule 175.1, any provision of these Rules requiring that a time period elapse from the time a document is placed on the desks of the members of the House shall mean from the time such document is provided to the members of the House electronically.

175.3 When the Speaker causes the House to meet by virtual or electronic means as provided in Rule 175.1, presence at a meeting of the House for purposes of a quorum shall include telepresence or virtual presence by electronic means.

175.4 When the Speaker causes the House to meet by virtual or electronic means as provided in Rule 175.1, the provisions of these Rules requiring a member to be in his or her designated seat in the chamber to exercise certain privileges or duties shall be satisfied by the member's telepresence or virtual presence in the meeting by electronic means."

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague
Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly
Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B
Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard
Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett
Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 154, nays 3.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:

HR 1023. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 121st, Trammell of the 132nd, Kelley of the 16th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 781. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Frazier of the 126th, Ridley of the 6th and Houston of the 170th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to reduce the number of days for certain cease and desist orders to become final; to repeal Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business; to eliminate the notification requirement for a change in ultimate equitable owner of mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders; to change advertising content requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to reduce the number of days for the process related to bond cancellation notice; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations to federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Thirty-First Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis Dempsey

Dickerson Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan E Holcomb

Holland E Holly
Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall E McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks

E Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince
E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn E Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Blackmon of the 146th, Carter of the 92nd, Dollar of the 45th, Dreyer of the 59th, Kirby of the 114th, LaHood of the 175th, Nguyen of the 89th, Rutledge of the 109th, and Thomas of the 56th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend David Luke, Stone Springfield AME Church, Stapleton, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1170. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Rutledge of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a change in the compensation of the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County to reflect increases in the cost of living, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3304), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4156), so as to provide for the method of calculating the annual compensation for such county officers; to

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provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1171. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Rutledge of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Newton County to dissolve the Newton County Recreation Commission; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1172. By Representative Jones of the 53rd, Stovall of the 74th, Oliver of the 82nd, Dreyer of the 59th and Cannon of the 58th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise the manner of giving notice of changes in voter registration as a result of using the change of address information supplied by the United States Postal Service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1174. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Rutledge of the 109th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to create the Newton County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1175. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Port Wentworth; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1180. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia for the election of members of the Board of Education of Chattooga County by the people, which amendment was proposed by 1959 House Resolution No. 146-432, Resolution Act No. 51 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 453), as amended by 1968 House Resolution No. 675-1458, Resolution Act No. 245 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 1764), and as continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 6, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3821); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1181. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to fix the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5425), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3722), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1182. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Family Connection Network, approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L.2011, p. 4046); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1183. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Pine Mountain to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1184. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Mitchell of the 88th, Bennett of the 94th, Hugley of the 136th, Dreyer of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to provide for certain notices to tenants for dispossessory proceedings; to provide for sufficiency of notices for termination of tenancies; to provide for responses to dispossessory proceedings; to provide for stays of writs of possession under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1185. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Williams of the 37th, Robichaux of the 48th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for the release of certain audio and video recordings from peace officer body cameras; to prohibit the alteration of body camera recordings; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1186. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Williams of the 168th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to change of venue, so as to provide for a motion for a change of venue by the prosecuting attorney in

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certain cases; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1187. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Henson of the 86th, Bennett of the 94th, McLaurin of the 51st, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to provide for the crime of aggravated strangulation by a peace officer; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1188. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Williams of the 145th, Greene of the 151st, Bonner of the 72nd, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for immunity from civil damages for certain conduct in regard to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System.
HB 1189. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Commission for Children and Families, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4874); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1190. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Shannon of the 84th, Boddie of the 62nd, Holly of the 111th, Hugley of the 136th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to comprehensively revise the law regarding justification and the use of force; to provide for certain investigations and reports in certain circumstances; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 20, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offense, criminal procedure, education, and torts, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1191. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Bacon County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1192. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Pierce County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1193. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Brantley County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1194. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Ware County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1195. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 1196. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Coffee County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1197. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Charlton County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1508. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Frye of the 118th, Hogan of the 179th and Williams of the 168th:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Implementing a State of Georgia Climate Resilience Plan; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

HR 1522. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Billy Burnette and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1523. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Mathis of the 144th and Pruett of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Johnnie B. Hall and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1524. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Mathis of the 144th and Pruett of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Kipley Allen Brown and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were read the second time:

HB 1169 HB 1176 HB 1178

HB 1173 HB 1177 HB 1179

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1115 HB 1118 HB 1132 HB 1138 HB 1145 HB 1154 HB 1157 HB 1161

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1117 HB 1119 HB 1137 HB 1142 HB 1147 HB 1156 HB 1160 HB 1162

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 1161. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blue Ridge in Fannin County, approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3823), as amended, so as to provide for staggered terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to revise provisions regarding the filling of vacancies on the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1115. By Representative Rogers of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Clarkesville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To provide a new charter for the City of Clarkesville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for codes of technical regulation; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers related thereto; to provide for a mayor pro tempore; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for a city manager; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for the establishment of a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation, permits, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for contracting and purchasing; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Incorporation.
This city and the inhabitants thereof, are reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and are hereby constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style City of Clarkesville, Georgia, and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time in the manner provided by law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description or any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk and to be designated, as the case may be: "Official Map (or Description) of the corporate limits of the City of Clarkesville, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for changes in the official map or description of the city by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries.

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SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
The corporate powers of the government of the City of Clarkesville to be exercised by the governing authority shall include the following: (a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention of or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. Said powers shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl, and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted hereunder; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, fire safety, electrical, gas, and heating and air conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (4) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of regulatory fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions as authorized by Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; to permit and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such regulatory fees and taxes; and to revoke such permits after due process for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (5) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (6) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (7) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or without the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city;

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(8) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the city, the region, and the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of stormwater and establishment of a stormwater utility, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to firefighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse and trash collection and disposal, and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing or doing business therein benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the city's court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; to provide for the use of pretrial diversion and any alternative sentencing allowed by law; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (15) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (16) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (17) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia;

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(18) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (19) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (20) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including but not limited to a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, stormwater management, gas works, electric light plants, cable television and other telecommunications, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; (21) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (22) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (23) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing community; (24) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a firefighting agency; (25) Public hazards: removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (26) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detention, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities and to provide any other public improvements, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (27) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of loitering, disorderly conduct, drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (28) Public transportation. To organize and operate such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (29) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for, or impose taxes on, public utilities and public service companies and to prescribe the rates, fares,

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regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Public Service Commission; (30) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights-of-way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city, and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (31) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan and other employee benefit plans and programs for officers and employees of the city; (32) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish, or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; to grant franchises and rights-of-way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands; and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Sewer fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system, and to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or sewer tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges and for enforcing payment of the same; and to charge, impose, and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; (34) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse; to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials; and to provide for the sale of such items; (35) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers and the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; to license and tax professional fortune telling, palmistry, and massage parlors; and to restrict adult bookstores to certain areas; (36) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (37) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (38) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law;

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(39) Taxicabs. To the extent permitted by general law, to regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (40) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (41) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary or desirable to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated herein; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia. No listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 1.13. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance of the governing authority and as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE II. GOVERNING BODY
SECTION 2.10. Form of government.
The government of the City of Clarkesville shall be vested in a mayor and city council, said council to be composed of five councilmembers chosen as hereinafter provided.
SECTION 2.11. Terms and qualifications of office.
The mayor and members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall:

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(1) Have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the date of election of mayor or members of the city council; (2) Continue to reside therein during that member's period of service; (3) Be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city; and (4) Meet the qualification standards required for members of the Georgia House of Representatives as are now or may in the future be prescribed by the Georgia Constitution.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; forfeiture of office; filling of vacancies.
(a) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia. (b) The mayor or any councilmember shall forfeit his or her office if he or she:
(1) Lacks at any time during the term of office any qualifications of the office as prescribed by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (2) Willfully and knowingly violates any express prohibition of this charter; or (3) Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. (c) A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment by the city council or those members remaining if less than 12 months remain in the unexpired term. If such vacancy occurs 12 months or more prior to the expiration of the term of that office, it shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by a special election, as provided for in Article V of this charter and in accordance with Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A., or other such laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (d) This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of the mayor or any councilmember.
SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
The mayor and councilmembers shall receive as compensation for their services an amount prescribed by ordinance passed by the council in conformity with the laws of the State of Georgia. The mayor and councilmembers shall be entitled to receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office.
SECTION 2.14. Prohibitions.
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(b) Except as authorized by law, no member of the council shall hold any other elective municipal office or municipal employment in the City of Clarkesville during the term for which he or she was elected. (c) Neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall vote upon, sign, or veto any ordinance, resolution, contract, or other matter in which he or she is personally interested.
SECTION 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the city council may make inquiries and investigations into affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law or by this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of the City of Clarkesville provided in Article I of this charter. (b) In addition to all other powers conferred on it by law, the city council shall have the authority to adopt and provide for the execution of such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter and the Constitution and the laws of the State of Georgia, which it shall deem necessary, expedient, or helpful for the peace, good order, protection of life and property, health and welfare, sanitation, comfort, convenience, and prosperity or well-being of the inhabitants of the City of Clarkesville and may enforce such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations by imposing penalties for violation thereof. (c) The city council may by ordinance create, change, alter, abolish, or consolidate offices, agencies, and departments of the city and may assign additional functions to any of the offices, agencies, and departments expressly provided for by this charter.
SECTION 2.17. Eminent domain.
The city council is hereby empowered to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain public ways, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, markets, market houses, public buildings, libraries, sewers, drains, sewage treatment facilities, waterworks, electrical systems, gas systems, airports, hospitals, and charitable, educational, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detention, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities, and any other public improvements inside or outside the city, and to regulate the use thereof. For such

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purposes, property may be condemned under procedures established under general law applicable now or as provided in the future.
SECTION 2.18. Organization meeting.
The city council shall meet for organization on the date and at the time of the first regular meeting in January following each regular election. The meeting shall be called to order by the incumbent mayor or the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to all newly elected officials of the city as follows:
"I, ______________________, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform the duties of mayor (or councilmember, as the case may be) of the City of Clarkesville to the best of my skill and ability, without favor or affection and that I will adopt such measures, rules, and regulations as in my judgment shall be best calculated to promote the welfare of the inhabitants of said city, so help me God." Each newly elected official shall subscribe the oath and file it with the city clerk who shall record it in the minutes of the meeting.
SECTION 2.19. Regular and special meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meetings shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting, and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible as provided by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.20. Rules of procedure.
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SECTION 2.21. Quorum; voting.
(a) The mayor or mayor pro tem and three councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote, and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll call vote, and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. (b) No member of the city council shall abstain from voting on any matter properly brought before the city council for official action except when such councilmember has a conflict of interest which is disclosed in writing prior to or at the meeting and made a part of the minutes. Any member of the city council present and eligible to vote on a matter and refusing to do so for any reason other than a properly disclosed and recorded conflict of interest shall be deemed to have acquiesced or concurred with the members of the majority who did vote on the question involved.
SECTION 2.22. Enactment of ordinances.
(a) Except as herein provided, every official action of the city council which is to become law or shall have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. Each proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be: "Be it ordained by the city council of Clarkesville...". Any ordinance which repeals or amends an existing ordinance shall set forth the ordinance sections or subsections to be repealed or amended. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any city councilmember and read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish. Every ordinance which becomes law shall be signed by the mayor.
SECTION 2.23. Emergencies.
(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or two councilmembers and promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance shall not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause,

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a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least the majority of councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.24. Codes of technical regulation.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk pursuant to Section 2.25 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the city clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price.
SECTION 2.25. Authentication, recording, and codification of ordinances.
(a) The city clerk shall authenticate by his or her signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council may provide for the preparation of a general codification of all ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification may be adopted by the council by ordinance, and if so adopted, shall be known as "The Code of the City of Clarkesville, Georgia." All ordinances enacted subsequent to the adoption of the code shall be incorporated therein.
SECTION 2.26. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
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the basis of executive and administrative qualifications. He or she need not be a resident of the city or state at the time of his or her appointment.
SECTION 2.27. Removal of city manager.
The city council may remove the manager from office in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) The city council shall adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of all its members a preliminary resolution which must state the reasons for removal and may suspend the manager from duty for a period not to exceed 45 days. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered promptly to the manager; (2) Within five days after a copy of the resolution is delivered to the manager, the manager may file with the city council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held within 30 days after the request is filed. The manager may file with the city council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing. At the hearing, the manager shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to present evidence, and to cross-examine any witnesses against him or her; and (3) If the manager has not requested a public hearing within the time specified in paragraph (2) of this section, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all its members. If the manager has requested a public hearing, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all its members at any time after the public hearing.
SECTION 2.28. Acting city manager.
By letter filed with the city clerk, the manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the powers and perform the duties of manager during the manager's temporary absence or physical or mental disability. During such absence or disability, the city council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another officer of the city to serve until the manager shall return or the manager's disability shall cease.
SECTION 2.29. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The city manager shall be the chief operating and administrative officer of the city. The manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the manager's charge by or under this charter. As the chief operating and administrative officer, the manager shall:

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(1) When the manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, appoint, suspend, or remove all city employees and administrative officers, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The manager may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to the manager's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office, or agency; (2) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law; (3) Attend all city council meetings and shall have the right to take part in discussion but shall not vote; (4) See that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the manager or by officers subject to the manager's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed; (5) Prepare and submit the annual operating budget and capital budget to the city council; (6) Submit to the city council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year; (7) Make such other reports as the city council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to the manager's direction and supervision; (8) Keep the city council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations to the city council concerning the affairs of the city as the manager deems desirable; and (9) Perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the city council.
SECTION 2.30. Council interference with administration.
Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.15 of this charter, the mayor and city council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the manager solely through the manager, and neither the mayor or city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
SECTION 2.31. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the City of Clarkesville. He or she shall possess all of the executive and administrative powers granted to the city under the Constitution and laws of this state and all the executive and administrative powers contained in this charter. The mayor shall:
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(2) Vote as a member of the council only at such times as are necessary to break a tie or deadlock of the city council; (3) Be the official head of the city for the service of process and for ceremonial purposes; (4) Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (5) Sign all written contracts entered into by the city council on behalf of the city and all other contracts and instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (6) See that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed; and (7) Perform other duties as may be required by law, this charter, or ordinance.
SECTION 2.32. Submission of ordinance to the mayor; veto power.
(a) Every ordinance adopted by the city council shall be presented promptly by the city clerk to the mayor. (b) The mayor, within four calendar days of receipt of an ordinance, shall return it to the clerk with or without his or her approval, or with his or her disapproval. If the ordinance has been approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the clerk. If the ordinance is neither approved nor disapproved, it shall become law at 12:00 Noon on the tenth calendar day after its adoption. If the ordinance is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the city council through the city clerk a written statement of his or her reasons for his or her veto. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance the date of its delivery to and receipt from the mayor. (c) Ordinances vetoed by the mayor shall be presented by the city clerk to the city council at its next meeting, and should the city council then or at its next general meeting adopt the ordinance by an affirmative vote of three members, it shall become law.
SECTION 2.33. Position of mayor pro tem.
During the absence or physical or mental disability of the mayor for any cause, the mayor pro tem, or in the mayor pro tem's absence or disability for any reason, any one of the councilmembers chosen by a majority vote of the city council, shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the mayor and shall perform the duties of the office of the mayor so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all councilmembers. The mayor pro tem or selected councilmember shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter. When acting as mayor, the mayor pro tem shall continue to have only one vote as a member of the council.
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The mayor shall be elected and serve for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualified. The mayor shall be a qualified elector of this city and shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of service. The mayor shall forfeit the office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. The compensation of the mayor shall be established in the same manner as for councilmembers.
ARTICLE III. ORGANIZATIONAL AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the city council, by ordinance, may establish, abolish, merge, consolidate offices, or leave vacant positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city, as the city council shall deem necessary, for the proper administration of the affairs and government of the city; shall prescribe the functions and duties of existing departments, offices, and agencies or of any departments, offices, and agencies hereinafter created or established; may provide that the same person shall fill any number of offices and positions of employment; and may transfer or change the function or duties of offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city. (b) The operations and responsibilities of each department now or hereafter established in the city shall be distributed among such divisions or bureaus as may be provided by ordinances of the city council. Each department shall consist of such officers, employees, and positions as may be provided by this charter or by ordinance and shall be subject to the general supervision and guidance of the city council. (c) Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Vacancies occurring in an appointive office shall be filled in the same manner as prescribed by this charter for an original appointment. (d) Except as otherwise provided by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (e) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance of the city council.
SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such terms of office and such manner of appointment as provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, term of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by applicable state law. The city manager shall

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be an ex officio member of all such boards, commissions, and authorities and shall act as liaison officer between them and the mayor and the city council. (b) Any vacancy in office of any member of a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed herein for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or any applicable state law. (c) No member of any board, commission, or authority shall assume office until he or she shall have executed and filed with the city clerk an oath obligating himself or herself to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of his or her office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance of the city council and administered by the mayor. (d) Any member of any board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a two-thirds' vote of the members of the city council. (e) Members of boards, commissions, and authorities may receive such compensation and expenses in the performance of their official duties as prescribed by ordinance. (f) The qualifications required of members of boards, commissions, and authorities shall be as prescribed by ordinance. (g) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by applicable state law, each board, commission, or authority of the city government shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson for terms of one year and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or applicable state law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the conduct of its affairs, copies of which shall be filed with the city clerk.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The city council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the council as directed; shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of the person's position as city attorney. The city attorney is not a public official of the city and does not take an oath of office. The city attorney shall at all times be an independent contractor. A law firm, rather than an individual, may be designated as the city attorney.
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The city council may adopt ordinances, rules, and regulations consistent with this charter dealing with:
(1) The method of employment selection and probationary periods of employment; (2) Adoption and administration of a position classification and pay plan including methods of promotion and application of service ratings thereto and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoff shall be effected; and (4) Such other personnel policies and procedures as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of the personnel affairs of the city.
SECTION 3.14. Personnel policies.
All employees serve at will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
SECTION 3.15. City clerk.
The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall keep a journal of the proceedings of the city council, maintain in a safe place all records and documents pertaining to the affairs of the city, and perform such other duties as may be required by law or as the council or city manager may direct.
ARTICLE IV. JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Municipal court.
There is hereby created a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Clarkesville which shall have jurisdiction and authority to try offenses against the laws and ordinances of said city and to punish for a violation of the same. Such court shall have the power and authority to enforce its judgments by the imposition of such penalties as may be provided by law.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
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(b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years, shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall be appointed by the city council and shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) Compensation of the judges shall be fixed by the city council. (d) Judges may be removed from office pursuant to general law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that the judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of that person's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.18 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
Said court shall be convened at such times as designated by ordinance or as deemed necessary to keep current the dockets thereof.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court is specifically vested with all of the jurisdiction and powers throughout the entire area of the City of Clarkesville granted by state laws generally to municipal courts, and particularly by such laws as authorize abatement of nuisances. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt by a fine not to exceed $200.00 or imprisonment not to exceed ten days. The municipal court may fix punishment for any offense within its jurisdiction not exceeding the maximum allowed by state law. (c) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violation of state law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for their appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, their bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time, and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and their sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of a bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the City of Clarkesville, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited, which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes.

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(e) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate court when it appears by probable cause that a state law has been violated. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summons, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by state law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Habersham County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in total the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk and shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings.
SECTION 4.16. Appeal.
Any person convicted of an offense in the municipal court shall have the right to appeal to the Superior Court of Habersham County. The right of appeal and procedures pertaining to appeal bonds to the superior court from the municipal court shall be in the same manner and under the same procedure as generally prescribed for appeals and appeal bonds from the probate court.
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SECTION 5.10. Regular elections.
(a) All elections for the positions of mayor or councilmember shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended. (b) Nothing contained herein shall affect the offices of those persons presently serving as mayor and councilmembers at the date of approval of this charter, and said officers shall serve out the remainder of the terms such offices were elected to fill.
SECTION 5.11. Applicability of general laws.
The procedures and requirements for election of all elected officials of the City of Clarkesville as to primary, special, and general elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.12. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.13. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.14. Grounds for removal.
The mayor or any councilmember shall be subject to removal from office for any one or more of the following causes:
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(3) Failure at any time to possess any of the qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Willful violation of any express prohibition of this charter; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by law.
SECTION 5.15. Procedures for removal.
Removal of an elected officer from office may be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) By action of two-thirds' vote of the entire membership of the city council. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days from the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as herein provided shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Habersham County, and such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Habersham County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Clarkesville; or (3) By recall as provided by law.
ARTICLE VI. FINANCIAL AND FISCAL MATTERS
SECTION 6.10. Property taxes.
All property subject to taxation for state or county purposes, assessed as of January 1 in each year, shall be subject to the property tax levied by the City of Clarkesville.
SECTION 6.11. Tax levy.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government; for the provision of governmental services; for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations; and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.

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SECTION 6.12. Millage rates; due dates; payment methods.
The city council, by ordinance, shall establish a millage rate not in excess of ten mills for general operating funds for the city property tax, a due date, and in what length of time those taxes must be paid. The city council, by ordinance, shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The city council, by ordinance, may provide for the payment of these taxes by two installments or in one lump sum and may authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when such taxes are due.
SECTION 6.13. Collection of delinquent taxes.
The city council, by ordinance, may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due, late penalties or interest, issuance and execution of fi.fas, creation and priority of liens, making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed, revoking city permits for failure to pay any city taxes or fees, and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.14. License fees, occupational taxes, excise taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as authorized by general law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in this article.
SECTION 6.15. Franchises.
(a) The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of the city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city

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clerk in a registration book kept by the clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the city council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
SECTION 6.16. Sewer service charges.
The city council by ordinance shall have the right, power, and authority to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for sewer services rendered both within and without the corporate limits of the City of Clarkesville and to provide for the cost and expense of providing for the collection and disposal of sewage through the sewerage facilities of the city. If unpaid, said sewer service charge shall constitute a lien against any property of persons served, which lien shall be second in priority only to liens for county and city property taxes and shall be enforceable in the same manner and under the same remedies as a lien for city property taxes.
SECTION 6.17. Special assessments.
The city council shall have power and authority to assess all or part of the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, sewer, or other utility mains and appurtenances against the abutting property owners, under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by ordinance. Such special assessments may be collected in the same manner provided in Section 6.13 of this charter.
SECTION 6.18. Construction; other taxes and fees.
The City of Clarkesville shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or thereafter by state law and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.19. Transfer of executions.
The city clerk shall be authorized to assign or transfer any fi.fa. or execution issued for any tax or for any street, sewer, or other assessment in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by general law regarding sales and transfers of fi.fas.

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SECTION 6.20. General obligation bonds.
The city council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the general laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuances by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.
SECTION 6.21. Revenue bonds.
Revenue bonds may be issued by the city council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued.
SECTION 6.22. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.23. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided that the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.24. Fiscal year; preparation and adoption of operating budget.
(a) The council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. Said fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting unless otherwise provided by state or federal law. (b) On or before a date fixed by the council prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the council shall adopt a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The council shall provide by ordinance the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of said annual budget. The budget and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.

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SECTION 6.25. Submission of operating budget to city council.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the city manager shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the city manager containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget hereinafter provided for, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 6.26. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The city council may amend the operating budget proposed by the city manager; except, that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year, and the total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council by ordinance shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than October 31 of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by this date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof, to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Tax levies.
The city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinances shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds

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set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
SECTION 6.28. Changes in appropriations.
The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget, at any regular, special, or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.
SECTION 6.29. Capital budget.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council but no later than October 31of each fiscal year, the city manager shall submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements plan with a recommended capital budget containing the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The city council shall have power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed plan and proposed budget. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement, unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.23 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than October 31of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, that the city manager may submit amendments to the capital budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital budget shall become effective only upon adoption by ordinance.
SECTION 6.30. Independent audit.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
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No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted to and reviewed by the city attorney, and as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.20 of this charter.
SECTION 6.32. Centralized purchasing.
The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city.
SECTION 6.33. Sale and lease of city property.
The city council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law.
ARTICLE VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of the City of Clarkesville, both elective and appointive, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council may from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.
SECTION 7.11. Existing ordinances and regulations.
Existing ordinances and regulations of the City of Clarkesville not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter shall continue in effect until they have been repealed, modified, or amended by the city council. The existing rules and regulations of departments or agencies of the City of Clarkesville not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter shall continue in effect until they have been repealed, modified, or amended.
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The violation of any provision of this charter, for which penalty is not specifically provided for herein, is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
SECTION 7.13. Existing personnel and officers.
Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all personnel and officers of the city and their rights, privileges, and powers shall continue beyond the time this charter takes effect for a period of 60 days before or during which the existing city council shall pass a transition ordinance detailing the changes in personnel and appointive officers required or desired and arranging such titles, rights, privileges, and powers as may be required or desired to allow a reasonable transition.
SECTION 7.14. Pending matters.
Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue, and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council.
SECTION 7.15. Construction.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
SECTION 7.16. Severability.
If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof of this charter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair other parts of this charter unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional, it being the legislative intent in enacting this charter that each article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof be enacted separately and independent of each other.

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SECTION 7.17. Specific repealer.
An Act creating a new charter for the City of Clarkesville in the County of Habersham, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4502), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety, and all amendatory acts thereto are likewise repealed in their entirety. All other laws and parts of laws in conflict with this charter are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7.18. General repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1117. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, approved March 21, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2264), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4171), so as to provide for the compensation and expenses of the members of the Board of Education of Stewart County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1118. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4124), so as to provide for election of the members of the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1119. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th and Alexander of the 66th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1132. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cochran, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5162), so as to include the mayor as a member of the governing authority of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1137. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Washington County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1138. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Argyle, approved November 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 301), so as to provide for elections and procedures; to provide for oaths; to provide for qualifications of voters; to provide for a county sheriff; to provide for a town clerk; to provide for bonds; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor and council; to provide for public works; to provide for a mayor's court; to provide for sanctions for violations of law; to provide for compensation of various officials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1142. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Tanner of the 9th, Morris of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Gilligan of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Forsyth County, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3963), so as to authorize the creation or expansion of one or more community improvement districts in any municipality in Forsyth County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1145. By Representative Barton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Calhoun, Georgia, approved April 8, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4710), as amended, so as to provide terms of office and qualifications for the mayor, councilmembers, and members of the board of education; to provide dates for general municipal elections; to provide for removal of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for removal of municipal court judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1147. By Representative Pullin of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the merger and consolidation of the existing Upson County School System and the existing City of Thomaston Independent School System into a single county-wide school system, approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3794), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1154. By Representative Moore of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Dade County to charge a technology fee for each fine assessed for a criminal, traffic, or

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ordinance violation; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1156. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Thomas of the 39th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3651), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1157. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Barrow County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1160. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Uvalda; to provide for re-incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1162. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Blue Ridge to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans
Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight
LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin
Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 158, nays 0.
The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 942. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flowery Branch to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 943. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Oakwood to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1000. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 116th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Braselton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1025. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Reeves of the 34th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Parsons of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L.

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2019, p. 4062), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1051. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Arabi; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for pending matters; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1088. By Representative Jones of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ludowici, approved April 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 3667), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 504. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Glynn County desire the Glynn County Board of Commissioners to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Williams of the 168th, Wilson of the 80th, Stovall of the 74th, Cannon of the 58th, and Thomas of the 56th.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 752. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Bonner of the 72nd, Bennett of the 94th, Glanton of the 75th and Carson of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding physical therapists, so as to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

HB 777. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd, England of the 116th, Smith of the 70th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction, alteration, etc., of buildings and other structures, so as to direct the Department of Community Affairs to undertake a review of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code so as to consider amending the state minimum standard codes to allow tall mass timber construction types; to provide a date by which said review is to be completed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 43.

By Senators Payne of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds, so as to revise the definition of the term "undertaking" as it relates to electric systems; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr N Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner N Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke N Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer N Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland E Holly Y Holmes N Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. N Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden N Marin Y Martin N Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N N Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 75.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Kelley of the 16th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:

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SB 410. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide an alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 316 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HR 1023. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 121st, Trammell of the 132nd, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to waive sovereign immunity and allow petitions to the superior court for relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws of this state, the Constitution of Georgia, or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article I, Section II of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph V as follows:
"Paragraph V. What acts void. (a) Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them.
(b)(1) Sovereign immunity is hereby waived for actions in the superior court seeking declaratory relief from acts of the state or any agency, authority, branch, board, bureau, commission, department, office, or public corporation of this state or officer or employee thereof or any county, consolidated government, or municipality of this state or officer or employee thereof outside the scope of lawful authority or in violation of the laws or the Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States. Sovereign immunity is further waived so that a court awarding declaratory relief pursuant to this Paragraph may, only after awarding declaratory relief, enjoin such acts to enforce its judgment. Such waiver of sovereign immunity under this Paragraph shall apply to past, current, and prospective acts which occur on or after January 1, 2021. (2) Actions filed pursuant to this Paragraph against this state or any agency, authority, branch, board, bureau, commission, department, office, or public corporation of this state or officer or employee thereof shall be brought exclusively against the state and in the name of the State of Georgia. Actions filed pursuant to this Paragraph against any county, consolidated government, or municipality of the state or officer or employee thereof shall be brought exclusively against such county, consolidated government, or municipality and in the name of such county, consolidated government, or municipality. Actions filed pursuant to this Paragraph naming as a defendant any individual, officer, or entity other than as expressly authorized under this Paragraph shall be dismissed. (3) Unless otherwise provided herein, this Paragraph shall not affect the power or duty of a court to dismiss any action or deny relief based on any other appropriate legal or equitable ground or other limitation on judicial review, including, but not limited to, administrative exhaustion requirements, ante litem notice requirements, sanctions for frivolous petitions, standing, statutes of limitation and repose, and venue. The General Assembly by an Act may limit the power or duty of a court under this Paragraph to dismiss any action or deny relief.

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(4) No damages, attorney's fees, or costs of litigation shall be awarded in an action filed pursuant to this Paragraph, unless specifically authorized by Act of the General Assembly. (5) This Paragraph shall not limit the power of the General Assembly to further waive the immunity provided in Article I, Section II, Paragraph IX and Article IX, Section II, Paragraph IX. This Paragraph shall not constitute a waiver of any immunity provided to this state or any agency, authority, branch, board, bureau, commission, department, office, or public corporation of this state or officer or employee thereof or any county, consolidated government, or municipality of this state or officer or employee thereof by the Constitution of the United States."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to waive sovereign immunity ( ) NO and allow the people of Georgia to petition the superior court for relief from governmental acts done outside the scope of lawful authority or which violate the laws of this state, the Constitution of Georgia, or the Constitution of the United States?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

Representative Welch of the 110th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1023.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly
Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden
Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Trammell of the 132nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 43.

By Senators Payne of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds, so as to revise the definition of the term "undertaking" as it relates to electric systems; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1526. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Norris Eugene Green; and for other purposes.

HR 1527. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th and Smyre of the 135th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Providence Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1528. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Boddie of the 62nd, Collins of the 68th, Gravley of the 67th and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Susan S. Camp on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1529. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Park of the 101st, Cannon of the 58th, Shannon of the 84th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia Inc. for 25 years of service to the Georgia legal community; and for other purposes.
HR 1530. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Park of the 101st, Cannon of the 58th, Shannon of the 84th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Equality for 25 years of service to Georgia's LGBTQ communities; and for other purposes.
HR 1531. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Park of the 101st, Cannon of the 58th, Shannon of the 84th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Atlanta Pride Committee for the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta Pride Festival; and for other purposes.
HR 1532. By Representative Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Kyle Williams from Troop 1099 Northeast Council for completing his Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.
HR 1533. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Robert Parks, Loganville Christian Academy's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1534. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Drew Kuykendall, Victory Baptist School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 1535. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Claire Mistretta, Grayson High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1536. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Abigail Lassiter, Loganville High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1537. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mason Banks, Victory Baptist School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1538. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, England of the 116th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lauren Freeman, Winder-Barrow High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1539. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, England of the 116th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Rebekah Doolittle, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1540. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, England of the 116th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Eick, Apalachee High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1541. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Smyre of the 135th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Hopson of the 153rd and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Erica P.I. Clark; and for other purposes.
HR 1542. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 148th, Clark of the 147th, Dickey of the 140th and Mathis of the 144th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah Meade; and for other purposes.
HR 1543. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Carson of the 46th, Ralston of the 7th, Kelley of the 16th and Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William James Perry; and for other purposes.
HR 1544. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Marin of the 96th and Gilligan of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta chapter of Sewa International for its role in aiding in coronavirus relief efforts through personal protective equipment and meal donations; and for other purposes.
HR 1545. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Marin of the 96th and Hopson of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SINO-USA Next Generation Foundation for its role in donating personal protective equipment to hospitals across the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1546. By Representative Trammell of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Kenneth G. Bailey on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1547. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Ralston of the 7th, Williams of the 168th, Bennett of the 94th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ahmaud Marquez Arbery; and for other purposes.
Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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SB 306 SB 372 SB 482

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 38 SB 405 SB 442

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 249 SB 294

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

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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

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Thirty-Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton E Bennett Bentley Benton E Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J E Collins Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland E Holly E Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall E McClain

McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B E Moore, C E Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield

Scoggins E Setzler
Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, A.M. Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Burchett of the 176th, Gardner of the 57th, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Nguyen of the 89th, Scott

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of the 76th, Smith of the 134th, Stovall of the 74th, Thomas of the 39th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Joseph Humphreys, Warren Baptist Church - Grovetown Campus, Grovetown, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1198. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5574), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption

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from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, contingent effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1199. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Franklin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Franklin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4770), so as to increase the amount of such exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1200. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wilcox County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4056), so as to provide for the hiring of employees, including an election supervisor, of such board by the county manager of Wilcox County; to provide for the employment of such employees by said county; to provide for the day-to-day supervision of the board's duties; to provide for the distribution of sample ballots and other information by the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1201. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for membership and chairperson of the board and appointment of the same; to provide for qualifications of the members; to provide for terms of office; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths of office; to provide for power and duties of said board; to provide for reporting

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by the chairperson; to provide for sample ballots and voter information; to provide for a chief administrative officer of the board; to provide for compensation, offices, and employees; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1202. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4577), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4181), so as to provide for abolition of the board on a date certain; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1203. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Bruce of the 61st, Hogan of the 179th, Boddie of the 62nd, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by private persons, so as to repeal the article in its entirety; to amend Titles 17, 35, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, law enforcement officers and agencies, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1204. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, Beverly of the 143rd, Bazemore of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to require training on de-escalation techniques for peace officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1205. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, McLeod of the 105th, Beverly of the 143rd, Schofield of the 60th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit the possession of certain property from the United States Department of Defense by certain local law enforcement agencies; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1206. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Schofield of the 60th, Davis of the 87th, McLeod of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state tort claims; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise use of force standards; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1207. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Beverly of the 143rd, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 and Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies and state tort claims, respectively, so as to specifically prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to require certain policies and procedures by law enforcement agencies; to provide for data collection; to provide for regulations by the Attorney General; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a right of action for enforcement; to revise the state waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1208. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, McLeod of the 105th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Bazemore of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act," so as to increase the burden of proof for the government in civil forfeiture proceedings; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public defenders, so to provide for representation by public defenders in civil forfeiture proceedings resulting from certain criminal cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1209. By Representatives Trammell of the 132nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Thomas of the 56th, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to prohibit the use of no-knock search warrants; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the issuance of search warrants; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1210. By Representatives Trammell of the 132nd, Mitchell of the 88th, McLeod of the 105th, Douglas of the 78th, Davis of the 87th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pretrial proceedings, so as to repeal the procedure for indictment or special presentment of a peace officer for a crime committed in the performance of his or her duties and the right to testify before a grand jury; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 1211. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to revise provisions for the protection of government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1212. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Kennard of the 102nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to prohibit the display of monuments, memorials, plaques, markers, or memorabilia related to the Confederate States of America, slave owners, or persons advocating for slavery on public property except for museums and Civil War battlefields; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to holidays and observances so as to remove provisions related to Confederate History and Heritage Month; to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1213. By Representative Jones of the 167th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests by private persons, so as to provide for definitions to revise the law with regard to the detainment of offenders by private citizens; to provide when and to what degree force may be used to effectuate such detainment; to provide that unauthorized detainments may be resisted and to provide when and to what degree force may be used to resist an unauthorized detainment by a private citizen; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 1214. By Representatives Trammell of the 132nd, Moore of the 95th, Clark of the 108th, Robichaux of the 48th, Evans of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding district attorneys, so as to create the District Attorneys Oversight Commission; to provide for the powers, composition, appointment, and confirmation of such commission; to provide for commission members' terms, vacancies, and removals; to provide for procedures and confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1215. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Fayetteville City; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1216. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Boddie of the 62nd and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Union City ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1217. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the South Fulton Municipal Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga.

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L. 2000, p. 3739), so as to change the name of the authority; to revise provisions regarding notice of regular meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1218. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hart County, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4215), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3952), so as to revise the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1525. By Representative Gullett of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Remote Online Notarization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1548. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Ralston of the 7th, Barton of the 5th, England of the 116th and Smith of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Johnny Meadows and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1549. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Smyre of the 135th, Gordon of the 163rd, Frazier of the 126th and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION supporting the policy recommendations set forth by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legislative Advisory Group regarding COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1550. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Williams of the 168th, Bennett of the 94th, Dickerson of the 113th and others:

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A RESOLUTION urging all governing authorities of this state to adopt solutions to address systemic racial inequalities in police use of force and in economic empowerment; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1170 HB 1172 HB 1175 HB 1181 HB 1183 HB 1185 HB 1187 HB 1189 HB 1191 HB 1193 HB 1195 HB 1197 HR 1522 HR 1524

HB 1171 HB 1174 HB 1180 HB 1182 HB 1184 HB 1186 HB 1188 HB 1190 HB 1192 HB 1194 HB 1196 HR 1508 HR 1523 SB 504

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 377 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

Representative Corbett of the 174th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 336 SB 489

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 32nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:
DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 1029 HB 1030 SB 176
SB 295 SB 362

Twiggs County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections (GAff-Mathis-144th) Twiggs County; office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court; provide nonpartisan elections (GAff-Mathis-144th) Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; certain public employers; make employer and employee contribution on behalf of retired members; require (Ret-Kirby-114th) Black-8th Courts and Revenue and Taxation; cost-of-living and general performance based increases; revise (Substitute)(GAff-Ehrhart-36th) Wilkinson-50th Livestock Running at Large or Straying; impounding animals and disposing of impounded animals; change the fees (A&CA-Dickey-140th) Wilkinson-50th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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Representative Trammell of the 132nd moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 43.

By Senators Payne of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds, so as to revise the definition of the term "undertaking" as it relates to electric systems; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Allen
N Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague N Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Caldwell N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins Y Cooke N Cooper N Corbett

Y Davis N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene N Gullett Y Gurtler N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins E Henson N Hill N Hitchens

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche N Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott N Lumsden E Marin N Martin N Mathiak N Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C E Morris, G
Morris, M Y Nelson N Newton N Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes N Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox N Singleton E Smith, L N Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall N Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner N Washburn N Watson N Welch N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N
Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 66, nays 91.

The motion was lost.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Bruce of the 61st, Bazemore of the 63rd, and Gambill of the 15th.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 362. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Harper of the 7th, Burke of the 11th and Rahman of the 5th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock running at large or straying, so as to change the fees for impounding animals and disposing of impounded animals; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G
Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1029. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer N Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G
Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M.

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Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott E Setzler

N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson
Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 90, nays 69.

The Chair voted aye.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 69.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 295. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise the cost-of-living and general performance based increases to take into account the increases provided for in 2020; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1030. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for the sitting chief judge of the magistrate court to serve out his or her term of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G
Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves N Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins N Scott E Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton E Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson
Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 90, nays 65.

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The Chair voted aye.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 65.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Trammell of the 132nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1030.
Representative Trammell of the 132nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1029. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 176. By Senators Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Hill of the 4th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to remove a cross-reference; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on behalf of retired members employed by such employers either directly or indirectly; to remove a cross-reference; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson
Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin N Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C E Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Kelley of the 16th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care and recommitted to the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System:

SB 359. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Strickland of the 17th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment

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disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an all-payer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Regulated Industries:
SR 841. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1553. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Knight of the 130th, Williamson of the 115th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Woodward Academy War Eagles wrestling team for winning the 2020 GHSA AAAA Team Dual Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1554. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Knight of the 130th, Williamson of the 115th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Woodward Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAAA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1555. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Boddie of the 62nd and Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge David Emerson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1556. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Boddie of the 62nd and Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Barbara H. Caldwell on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1557. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Nguyen of the 89th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Kennard of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of June 2020 as Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1558. By Representative Gurtler of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ravi Zacharias; and for other purposes.
HR 1559. By Representative Gurtler of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Thibodeaux; and for other purposes.
HR 1560. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Rockmart High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1561. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Adairsville High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1562. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Cedartown High School; and for other purposes.

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HR 1563. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Cooke of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Haralson County High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1564. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Woodland High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1565. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending John Matthew Googe, Coosa High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1566. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tessa Marie Carroll, Model High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1567. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lacey Lionetti, Model High School's 20192020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1568. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Laura Windom, Coosa High School's 20192020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1569. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kelly McDurmon, Darlington School's 20192020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1570. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Al Shorey, Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1571. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zheng Yin, Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1572. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zijan Gao, Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1573. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Coleman Reece Landrum, Unity Christian School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1574. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Susan Payne, Unity Christian School's 20192020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1575. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Vicki Mayes, Pepperell High School's 20192020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1576. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Anwyn MacKenzie Shanahan, Pepperell High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1577. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Jeannettelena Santillan, Armuchee High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1578. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brindley Richey, Armuchee High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1579. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Goldin, Rome High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1580. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Aaron Wesley Bartleson, Rome High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1581. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Bennett of the 94th, Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Barbara Jean Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1582. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Vaughan Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1583. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd and Wilson of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rebecca Chase Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1584. By Representative Silcox of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gay McLawhorn Love; and for other purposes.

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HR 1585. By Representative Silcox of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank Camden Owens Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 1586. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Noah Norgren; and for other purposes.

HR 1587. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Hood; and for other purposes.

HR 1588. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating David Britt; and for other purposes.

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 303 SB 391 SB 395

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman

Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 346 SB 358 SB 407

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

Representative Morris of the 156th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 462 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morris of the 156th
Chairman

Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 416 SB 430 SB 431

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

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Representative Rhodes of the 120th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Parks, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish and Parks has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1237 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rhodes of the 120th
Chairman
Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 318 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Werkheiser of the 157th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 408 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
Chairman

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Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intra-Governmental Coordination has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1148 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1195 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 443 SB 451

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 337 SB 394

Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 310 SB 315

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Greene of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Properties has had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SR 645 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
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, June 18, 2020

Thirty-Third Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell E Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Cooper Corbett

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland E Holly Holmes Houston E Howard Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons E Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Barton of the 5th, Boddie of the 62nd, Dreyer of the 59th, Hopson of the 153rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the

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130th, Nguyen of the 89th, Rogers of the 10th, Smyre of the 135th, and Thomas of the 56th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Don Hattaway, Douglas First Baptist Church, Douglas, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1219. By Representative Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3837), so as to change the method of appointing members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1220. By Representative Smith of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to prohibit utility companies from suspending or disconnecting retail service on certain days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1221. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), so as to increase the exemption to $14,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1222. By Representative Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board; to provide for its membership, meetings, and duties; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for scope of practice for each medical imaging and radiation therapy modality; to provide for permits to limit the scope of practice; to provide for permit requirements; to provide for grandfather provisions; to provide for temporary licenses; to provide for renewals and reinstatements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HB 1223. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish an airport authority for Colquitt County, approved March 4, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953 Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 3035), as amended, particularly by any Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3798), so as to modify provisions regarding the qualifications, selection, terms, powers, officers, and duties of members; to provide for meetings; to provide vacancies; to provide for conflicts of interest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1224. By Representatives Gurtler of the 8th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, revise, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the Town of Tallulah Falls in Habersham and Rabun counties, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3547), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4044), an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3533), and an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4384); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for the other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1225. By Representative Gurtler of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Young Harris, approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3713), so as to reduce the size of the city council; to modify the term of the mayor; to modify provisions related to a quorum of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1226. By Representatives Shannon of the 84th, Beverly of the 143rd, Jackson of the 64th, Nguyen of the 89th, Cannon of the 58th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by private persons, so as to repeal the article in its entirety; to amend Titles 17, 35, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, law enforcement officers and agencies, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters;

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to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1227. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1551. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Stovall of the 74th, Clark of the 147th, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HR 1552. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Williams of the 37th, Wilson of the 80th, Kennard of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging all Georgians to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1589. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Scoggins of the 14th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carl Evans and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

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HB 1198 HB 1200 HB 1202 HB 1204 HB 1206 HB 1208 HB 1210 HB 1212 HB 1214 HB 1216 HB 1218 HR 1548 HR 1550

HB 1199 HB 1201 HB 1203 HB 1205 HB 1207 HB 1209 HB 1211 HB 1213 HB 1215 HB 1217 HR 1525 HR 1549

Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 344 SB 435 SB 446

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 123 SB 445 SB 474

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

SB 426 Do Pass SB 473 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 33rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour on SB 249. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

SB 249
SB 372 SB 377

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amount of monthly dues paid; increase; amounts collected from fines; revise (Ret-Gravley-67th) Albers-56th Public Health; provisions; modernize, clarify, and update; certain councils and committees; eliminate (H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Tillery-19th Inspections; number of required annual elevator inspections; reduce (Substitute)(Ins-Lumsden-12th) Jones-25th

Structured Rule

SB 144

Taxes on Tobacco Products; issuance of special event tobacco permits; authorizing off-premise sales of certain tobacco products; provide (W&M-Harrell-106th) Anderson-24th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 341. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Frye of the 118th, Stephens of the 164th, Hawkins of the 27th, Werkheiser of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reproduction of recorded material, transfer, sale, distribution, circulation, civil forfeiture, and restitution, so as to update terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 808. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Tanner of the 9th, Corbett of the 174th and Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 820. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th, McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers in the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; to provide for a definition; to provide that the commissioner of transportation may administer a Georgia Freight Railroad Program; to provide for subprograms within such program; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 888. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Lott of the 122nd, Rogers of the 10th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for

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definitions; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an allpayer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 969. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair housing, so as to change certain provisions pertaining to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and the procedures, remedies, and judicial review related thereto; to correct certain cross-references; to clarify that complaints of discriminatory housing practices may be filed with the federal government as well as the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity; to specify how such dual complaints shall be handled; to provide for administrative proceedings to be conducted by administrative law judges; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Trammell of the 132nd moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1029. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague N Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton

Y Davis N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M

Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson

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Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Caldwell N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell E Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins E Cooke N Cooper N Corbett

N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene N Gullett E Gurtler N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hill N Hitchens

N Jasperse N Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S N Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott N Lumsden E Marin N Martin N Mathiak N Mathis N McCall Y McClain
McLaurin

N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons E Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince E Pruett N Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Stovall N Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner N Washburn N Watson N Welch N Werkheiser N Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 63, nays 95.

The motion was lost.

Representative Trammell of the 132nd asked unanimous consent to withdraw the notice of motion of reconsideration on the following Bill of the House:

HB 1030. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for the sitting chief judge of the magistrate court to serve out his or her term of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Thomas of the 56th, and Powell of the 32nd.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 372. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to modernize, clarify, and update provisions relating to public health; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to revise a provision regarding the requirement of defendants to submit to HIV tests for AIDS transmitting crimes; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license and ceremony for marriage generally; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise provisions regarding the Office of Women's Health; to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to update terminology relating to sexually transmitted diseases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 295. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise the cost-of-living and general performance based increases to take into account the increases provided for in 2020; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Titles 15 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise the cost-of-living and general performance based increases to take into account the increases provided for in 2020; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-6-88, relating to minimum annual salary schedule for clerks of superior court, effective January 1, 2021, as follows:
"(2) Any cost-of-living or general performance-based increases that have been applied prior to January 1, 2021, shall cease to be applied. Effective January 1, 2021, any new

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cost-of-living or general performance-based increases shall be calculated as provided in this Code section The amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be increased by any state cost-of-living or general performance based increases that have been applied or are effective prior to January 1, 2020. Any state cost-of-living or general performance based increases effective on or after January 1, 2020, shall be calculated as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-9-63, relating to schedule of minimum salaries of judges of the probate court, effective January 1, 2021, as follows:
"(2) Any cost-of-living or general performance-based increases that have been applied prior to January 1, 2021, shall cease to be applied. Effective January 1, 2021, any new cost-of-living or general performance-based increases shall be calculated as provided in this Code section The amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in this subsection shall not be increased by any state cost-of-living or general performance based increases that have been applied or are effective prior to January 1, 2020. Any state cost-of-living or general performance based increases effective on or after January 1, 2020, shall be calculated as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-16-20, effective January 1, 2021, relating to minimum annual salary, increase, and operating expenses for sheriffs, as follows:
"(2) Any cost-of-living or general performance-based increases that have been applied prior to January 1, 2021, shall cease to be applied. Effective January 1, 2021, any new cost-of-living or general performance-based increases shall be calculated as provided in this Code section The amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in this subsection shall not be increased by any state cost-of-living or general performance based increases that have been applied or are effective prior to January 1, 2020. Any state cost-of-living or general performance based increases effective on or after January 1, 2020, shall be calculated as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 4. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(2)(B) of Code Section 48-5-183, effective January 1, 2021, relating to salaries of tax collectors and tax commissioners, as follows:
"(2) Any cost-of-living or general performance-based increases that have been applied prior to January 1, 2021, shall cease to be applied. Effective January 1, 2021, any new cost-of-living or general performance-based increases shall be calculated as provided in this Code section The amounts fixed in the minimum salary schedule in this subsection shall not be increased by any state cost-of-living or general performance based increases that have been applied or are effective prior to January 1, 2020. Any state cost-of-living

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or general performance based increases effective on or after January 1, 2020, shall be calculated as provided in this Code section."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox
Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 509. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for the transfer of assets and property of such police department; to provide for the transfer of duties and responsibilities of such police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 377. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Burke of the 11th, Mullis of the 53rd, Robertson of the 29th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspections, so as to reduce the number of required annual elevator inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 8 and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and insurance, respectively, so as to change certain requirements related to building inspections; to increase the number of buildings for which a private professional

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provider may provide required plan reviews and inspections when the county or municipality is unable to provide such services within a certain time period; to reduce the number of required elevator inspections per year; to remove the requirement that certain parties with whom the Department of Insurance contracts must perform the administration of certain duties of the Commissioner of Insurance and receive fees for services directly from consumers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, is amended in Code Section 8-2-26, relating to enforcement of codes generally, employment and training of inspectors, and contracts for administration and enforcement of codes, by revising paragraph (17) of subsection (g) as follows:
"(17) This subsection shall not apply to hospitals, ambulatory health care centers, nursing homes, jails, penal institutions, airports, buildings or structures that impact national or state homeland security, or any building defined as a high-rise building in the State Minimum Standards Code; provided, however, that interior tenant build-out projects within high-rise buildings are not exempt from this subsection. Reserved."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 8-2-102, relating to inspections, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Power passenger elevators, power freight elevators, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks shall be inspected once during each six-month period 12 month period; provided, however, that the inspection of such equipment where found within facilities governed by Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 shall occur once during each six-month period."
SECTION 3. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended in Code Section 33-23-11, relating to issuance and contents of license and display certificate of licensure, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The Commissioner shall have the authority to enter into agreements with persons for the purposes of providing licensing testing, administrative, record-keeping record keeping, printing, mounting, and other services related to the administration of the Commissioner's duties under this article and to set appropriate charges by rule or regulation to cover the costs of such services which shall be in addition to the fees otherwise provided for in this title and shall may be paid directly to the providers of such services. The Commissioner may require applicants for licenses to pay such charges for licensing testing and for the cost of the printing and mounting of a certificate of licensure

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which is suitable for display directly to the provider of such services. The Commissioner may require insurers to pay such charges for licensing testing, administrative, recordkeeping record keeping, and other services provided for in this subsection directly to the provider of such services in an amount corresponding to the number of their authorized agents."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell

Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin

N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N

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N Clark, J N Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 134, nays 27.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 144. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stone of the 23rd, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide for the issuance of special event tobacco permits to licensed dealers authorizing off-premise sales of certain tobacco products at special events or temporary locations; to provide for such permits a fee and limitations as to the validity period; to provide for the promulgation of certain rules and regulations by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gardner Gilliard
Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson N Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 249. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to increase the amount of monthly dues paid by members of the fund; to revise amounts collected from certain fines and forfeitures in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; to increase the monthly benefit allowed upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Transportation and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SR 19.

By Senators Beach of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Watson of the 1st, Miller of the 49th and Dugan of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1591. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION supporting the 2020 Juneteenth Freedom Day Unity Celebration; and for other purposes.
HR 1592. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Heritage High School 5 Star dance team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class 3A-4A State Dance Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1593. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring James Nicholas Chotas; and for other purposes.
HR 1594. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, McLeod of the 105th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Clark of the 108th and Moore of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hi-Hope Service Center on its 60th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and for other purposes.
HR 1595. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th and Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Bonhuer Broadnax; and for other purposes.
HR 1596. By Representatives Prince of the 127th, Newton of the 123rd, Nelson of the 125th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Christine Miller-Betts, executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, on her retirement; and for other purposes.
Representative Greene of the 151st moved that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill could be introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee.
There was objection.
The motion was lost.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 105. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Powell of the 171st, Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd and Pirkle of the 155th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to exempt from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as payments from a disaster relief or assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with Hurricane Michael; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 313 SB 483

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman

Representative Barr of the 103rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Code Revision, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Code Revision has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 429 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Barr of the 103rd
Chairman
Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 28 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman
Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1525 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman
Representative Tanner of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 159 SB 370 SB 371

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Harrell of the 106th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 410 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Harrell of the 106th
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

Friday, June 19, 2020

Thirty-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, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins E Cooke Cooper

Corbett Dempsey Dickerson Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett E Hawkins E Henson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland E Holly Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall E McClain McLaurin

McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C E Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Powell Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler Shannon

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Davis of the 87th, Dreyer of the 59th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Jones of the 47th, Kirby of the 114th, Nguyen of the 89th, and Pirkle of the 155th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Kenny Grant, Calvary Baptist Temple, Savannah, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1228. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Stephens of the 164th, Oliver of the 82nd, Trammell of the 132nd, Robichaux of the 48th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a 1115 waiver request for purposes of addressing coverage for the uninsured up to a maximum of 138 percent of federal poverty level; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1229. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Stephens of the 164th, Trammell of the 132nd, Kausche of the 50th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to increase or revise the rate of the tax on tobacco products; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1230. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Boddie of the 62nd, Wilson of the 80th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state tort claims, so as to remove certain immunities from the actions of certain state officers or employees; to provide that certain state officers or employees shall be liable when causing the deprivation of certain rights; to provide for questions of fact; to waive sovereign immunity; to revise limitations on amounts of damages; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that certain local law enforcement officers may be subject to lawsuit or liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1231. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Yearta of the 152nd and Hopson of the 153rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Chehaw Park Authority, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5755), so as to

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change the name of the park; to expand the purpose of the authority to include the acquisition of zoological specimens; to change procedures for the appointment of authority members; to change provisions regarding a quorum and majority of the authority; to make the city manager of the City of Albany a voting member of the authority; to revise definitions; to remove certain duties of the City of Albany regarding the authority; to extend the existence of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1232. By Representative Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grand juries, so as to revise provisions regarding special grand jury impaneling procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1233. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older, approved May 11, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3964), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1234. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th and Gurtler of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, revise, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the Town of Tallulah Falls in Habersham and Rabun counties, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3547), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4044), an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3533), and an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4384); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for the other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1590. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Clark of the 108th, Smyre of the 135th, Bennett of the 94th and Hopson of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1597. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1598. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1599. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Jackson of the 128th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION urging all law enforcement agencies in the State of Georgia to implement psychological testing and improve current training practices for peace officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1240. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 111th, Scott of the 76th, Knight of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Henry County, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum;

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to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1219 HB 1221 HB 1223 HB 1225 HB 1227 HR 1552

HB 1220 HB 1222 HB 1224 HB 1226 HR 1551 HR 1589

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 504 SR 793

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1163 Do Pass HB 1167 Do Pass HB 1170 Do Pass

HB 1166 Do Pass HB 1169 Do Pass HB 1171 Do Pass

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HB 1173 HB 1175 HB 1177 HB 1179 HB 1181 HB 1183 HB 1191 HB 1193 HB 1196 HB 1198 HB 1200 HB 1202 HB 1216 SB 490

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1174 HB 1176 HB 1178 HB 1180 HB 1182 HB 1189 HB 1192 HB 1194 HB 1197 HB 1199 HB 1201 HB 1215 HB 1218

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 134th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SR 19 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 34th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 1148 HB 1195 SB 38 SB 315
SB 391
SB 394 SB 405 SB 407 SB 451

Berrien County; Magistrate Court; provide for election of future chief magistrates (Substitute)(IGC-Houston-170th) Berrien County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections (IGC-Houston-170th) Courts; electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; certain types of filings; exclude (Substitute)(Judy-Hogan-179th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd Mechanics and Materialmen; waiver and release of lien and bond rights/other remedies under the law; provide (RegI-Washburn-141st) Tippins-37th "Early Prescription Refills During Emergencies Act"; health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply; require; enact (Substitute)(SCQHC-Cooper-43rd) Kirkpatrick-32nd Attorney General; authority to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; provide (JudyNC-Efstration-104th) Albers-56th Superior Courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; eleventh judge; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Welch-110th) Tippins-37th Forest Resources and Other Plant Life; harvest and sale of palmetto berries; regulate (A&CA-Burchett-176th) Harper-7th Deficiencies Connected with Improvements to Realty and Resulting Injuries; actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51; clarify (Judy-Efstration-104th) Kennedy-18th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Representative Gullett of the 19th moved that the following Bill of the House be removed from the Local Calendar and voted on separately:

HB 1167. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Schofield of the 60th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with

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a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins E Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb
Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson N Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell N Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 64.

The motion prevailed.

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Representative Trammell of the 132nd moved that HB 1167 be placed upon the table.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1163. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1166. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fayette County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1169. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Shellman, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4412), so as to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1170. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Rutledge of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a change in the compensation of the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County to reflect increases in the cost of living, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3304), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4156), so as to provide for the method of calculating the annual compensation for such county officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1171. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Rutledge of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Newton County to dissolve the Newton County Recreation Commission; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1173. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Bluffton, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3786), so as to provide that the mayor can vote on the city council to provide a majority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1174. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Rutledge of the 109th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to create the Newton County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to

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authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1175. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Port Wentworth; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1176. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Mountain Park in the Counties of Fulton and Cherokee, approved March 30, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3560), so as to provide a new term for a city council seat; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1177. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved

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April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1178. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1179. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to the tax commissioner to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1180. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia for the election of members of the Board of Education of Chattooga County by the people, which amendment was proposed by 1959 House Resolution No. 146-432, Resolution Act No. 51 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 453), as amended by 1968 House Resolution No. 675-1458, Resolution Act No. 245 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 1764), and as continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 6, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3821); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1181. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to fix the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5425), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3722), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1182. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th, Barr of the 103rd and Hawkins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Family Connection Network, approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L.2011, p. 4046); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1183. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Pine Mountain to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code

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Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1189. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th, Barr of the 103rd and Hawkins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Commission for Children and Families, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4874); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1191. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Bacon County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1192. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Pierce County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1193. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Brantley County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1194. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Ware County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1196. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Coffee County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1197. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Charlton County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1198. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5574), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, contingent effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1199. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Franklin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Franklin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4770), so as to increase the amount of such exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1200. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wilcox County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4056), so as to provide for the hiring of employees, including an election supervisor, of such board by the county manager of Wilcox County; to provide for the employment of such employees by said county; to provide for the day-to-day supervision of the board's duties; to provide for the distribution of sample ballots and other information by the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1201. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for membership and chairperson of the board and appointment of the same; to provide for qualifications of the members; to provide for terms of office; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths of office; to provide for power and duties of said board; to provide for reporting by the chairperson; to provide for sample ballots and voter information; to provide for a chief administrative officer of the board; to provide for compensation, offices, and employees; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1202. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Dreyer of the 59th, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4577), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4181), so as to provide for abolition of the board on a date certain; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1215. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Fayetteville City; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1216. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Boddie of the 62nd and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Union City ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1218. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hart County, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4215), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3952), so as to revise the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 490. By Senators Thompson of the 14th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Cartersville ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the city who is 65 years of age or older or totally disabled, approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3950), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins E Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 156, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 512. By Senator Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3837), so as revise how members of the authority are appointed; to reduce the size of the authority; to revise the selection process and terms of officers of the authority; to terminate the terms of the current authority members; to further provide for the use of revenues generated by the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 884. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Watson of the 172nd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Tifton to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-1351 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1087. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Holly Springs ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of up to $409,900.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1110. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 5026) and an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3726), so as to provide a new term for the mayor pro tempore; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to

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provide for the designation of at-large councilmember posts; to provide for the regular redistricting of city council districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 326. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Watson of the 172nd and Pirkle of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Roger C. Dill and dedicating a building in his honor; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 545. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Pirkle of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations and forest land as nuisances, so as to provide for legislative intent; to remove a definition; to limit the circumstances under which agricultural facilities and operations may be sued for a nuisance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 823. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Jones of the 47th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-5-46 and 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, respectively, so as to provide for a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude while using a commercial motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 983. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd and Lumsden of the 12th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise the information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; to allow a sexual offender who is in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, to satisfy the annual registration requirements by registering at any time during the sexual offender's month of birth; to remove the requirement that a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, be fingerprinted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 509. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for the transfer of assets and property of such police department; to provide for the transfer of duties and responsibilities of such police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 512. By Senator Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3837), so as revise how members of the authority are appointed; to reduce the size of the authority; to revise the selection process and terms of officers of the authority; to terminate the terms of the current authority members; to further provide for the use of revenues generated by the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Paris of the 142nd, Greene of the 151st, Evans of the 83rd, and Dukes of the 154th.
Pursuant to HR 1602, the House honored the life and memory of Senator Jack Hill.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 38. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to exclude certain types of filings from the electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; to allow individuals who are not attorneys to file such pleadings and documents in paper form; to provide that fees for electronic filings shall not be charged to the Attorney General, district attorneys, solicitors-general, or public defenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, so as to provide a method for the abolition of a county police department and returning the law enforcement functions of such department to the sheriff of the county; to provide for related matters; to provide a sunset date; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, is amended by revising Code Section 36-8-6, which was previously reserved, as follows:
"36-8-6. (a) After a county police department is created pursuant to this chapter, it may be abolished by:
(1) A local Act of the General Assembly; or (2) A resolution of the governing authority of the county. (b) A local Act or resolution of the county governing authority to abolish a county police department pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be conditioned upon

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approval of such local Act or resolution of the county governing authority by the electors of the county voting in a referendum. (c) If such local Act or resolution of the county governing authority is approved by the electors of the county, the county police department shall be abolished 180 days following such referendum. At such time, all property, equipment, records, documents, funds, and other items in the possession or control of the county police department shall be transferred to the sheriff of the county. (d) This Act shall be repealed by operation of law on January 1, 2022. Reserved."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 1601. By Representative Burns of the 159th

A RESOLUTION

Relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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PART I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, meetings of the 2020 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Monday, June 22, 2020, through Saturday, June 27, 2020, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Monday, June 22 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 35 Tuesday, June 23 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 36 Wednesday, June 24 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 37 Thursday, June 25........................................................................ convene for legislative day 38 Friday, June 26 ............................................................................ convene for legislative day 39 Saturday, June 27 .................................................... convene for legislative day 40 (SINE DIE)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the General Assembly 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; and the hours for convening and adjourning the Senate for each legislative day may be as ordered by the Senate. Each house, upon its own 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 2020 regular session may be as provided by another resolution of the General Assembly adopted subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.
PART II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section 38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency

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temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate, respectively, by such means as such officers deem practical and efficient; and each house shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date certain jointly specified by such officers. Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as to any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly shall constitute the consent of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if this schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution cannot be adhered to due to a resurgence of COVID-19 after the reconvening of the 2020 regular session on Monday, June 15, 2020, which resurgence prevents either the House of Representatives or the Senate from having a quorum physically present in the State Capitol for the purposes of conducting the affairs of the respective chamber or the body as a whole, the Speaker and the President of the Senate are authorized to conduct the affairs of their respective chambers through virtual meetings. Prior to any virtual meeting of a chamber it shall have approved appropriate rules governing the conduct of such virtual meetings. In the event a virtual meeting is convened pursuant to this provision, only essential constitutionally mandated proposals shall be considered in either chamber.
Representative Burns of the 159th asked unanimous consent that HR 1601 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 793 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: PART I
The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 793 (FY 2021G)

Governor

House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$28,109,204,878 $28,109,204,878 $28,109,204,878

$24,140,476,669 $24,140,476,669 $24,140,476,669

$1,977,488,176 $1,977,488,176 $1,977,488,176

$1,315,447,992 $1,315,447,992 $1,315,447,992

$160,559,061 $160,559,061 $160,559,061

$1,431,529

$1,431,529

$1,431,529

$157,165,756 $157,165,756 $157,165,756

$356,635,695 $356,635,695 $356,635,695

$14,632,613,322 $14,675,435,838 $14,771,540,370

$4,134,083,153 $4,134,644,419 $4,115,923,401

$97,618,088 $97,618,088 $97,618,088

$138,020,447 $138,020,447 $138,020,447

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

$16,281,783 $16,281,783 $16,281,783

$1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$97,748,437 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,697,647,712
$1,230,119 $47,852,222
$2,206,829 $52,582,058 $413,648,187 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,009,502,115
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $7,916,465 $7,916,465 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008 $3,567,212,394
$924,256 $960,330,634 $2,605,957,504
$4,046,250 $4,046,250

$97,748,437 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,739,908,962
$1,230,119 $47,852,222
$2,206,829 $52,582,058 $413,648,187 $331,693,337 $329,891,099
$1,802,238 $7,009,187,115
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $7,916,465 $7,916,465 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,055,070,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,474,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008 $3,566,897,394
$924,256 $960,015,634 $2,605,957,504
$4,046,250 $4,046,250

$95,403,214 $56,164,105 $16,977,107 $7,826,725,907
$1,230,119 $47,852,222
$2,206,829 $52,582,058 $418,319,908 $357,375,444 $355,573,206
$1,802,238 $7,013,676,983
$1,893,921 $1,893,921 $12,916,465 $12,916,465 $7,380,762 $7,380,762 $3,054,980,660 $214,057,828 $2,472,538,297 $368,384,535 $364,823,655 $364,823,655 $1,158,008 $1,158,008 $3,566,477,262
$924,256 $959,595,502 $2,605,957,504
$4,046,250 $4,046,250

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$4,399,203,744 $4,402,078,125 $4,401,656,854

$4,381,109,738 $4,383,984,119 $4,383,562,848

$61,404,113 $61,404,113 $61,404,113

$21,465,409 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

$19,279,533 $22,153,914 $21,732,643

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$46,692,570 $46,692,570 $46,692,570

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$64,911,077 $64,911,077 $64,911,077

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$109,092,571 $109,092,571 $109,092,571

$15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795

$15,755,795 $15,755,795 $15,755,795

$2,338,211

$2,338,211

$2,338,211

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$536,084

$536,084

$536,084

$49,751,320,315 $49,793,827,831 $49,894,422,231

$566,354,485 $417,168,695 $51,621,869 $67,266,563 $10,399,083
$22,196 ($160,662) $20,036,741 $192,458,906 ($14,223,336)
($11,607) ($2,277,415) $223,194,069 ($14,222,805)

$566,354,485 ($2,320,489,008)

$417,168,695 ($2,190,291,778)

$51,621,869 ($211,845,293)

$67,266,563 $51,350,705

$10,399,083 $10,399,083

$22,196

$22,196

($160,662)

($160,662)

$20,036,741 $20,036,741

$235,281,422 $331,385,954

($13,662,070) ($32,383,088)

($11,607)

($11,607)

($2,277,415) ($4,622,638)

$265,455,319 $352,272,264

($14,222,805) ($9,551,084)

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Liability Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $500,031 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500,031 $500,031 $6,125,619 $6,125,619 ($2,874,381) $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $765,439,041

$0 $25,682,107

$0 $25,682,107

$185,031

$4,674,899

$0

$5,000,000

$0

$5,000,000

$0

($90,000)

$0

($90,000)

$185,031

($235,101)

$185,031

($235,101)

$9,000,000

$8,578,729

$9,000,000

$8,578,729

$0

($421,271)

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$810,820,938 ($1,975,849,426)

$2,886,843,493 $2,607,460,473
$263,467,162 $15,915,858

Section Total - Continuation

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

$11,938,442 $11,938,442

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$12,018,394 $12,018,394

$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394

$11,938,442 $11,938,442
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,018,394

$10,740,954 $10,740,954
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $10,820,906

Continuation Budget

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

1.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds
1.2 Reduce funds to reduce pay for Lieutenant Governor by 14%. State General Funds

($134,749) ($12,825)

1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,341,581 $1,341,581 $1,341,581

Appropriation (HB 793)

$1,341,581

$1,194,007

$1,341,581

$1,194,007

$1,341,581

$1,194,007

Continuation Budget

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

2.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($119,916)

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2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,271,967 $1,271,967 $1,271,967

Appropriation (HB 793)

$1,271,967

$1,152,051

$1,271,967

$1,152,051

$1,271,967

$1,152,051

Continuation Budget

$8,166,207 $8,166,207
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$8,166,207 $8,166,207
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

$8,166,207 $8,166,207
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

3.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management. State General Funds

($611)

3.2 Transfer funds from the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office program to the Senate program for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

$1,158,687

3.3 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($822,567)

3.4 Reduce funds for an 11% reduction in legislative salary and replace five Senate staff furlough days. State General Funds

($106,820)

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,166,207 $8,166,207
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $8,246,159

Appropriation (HB 793)

$8,166,207

$8,394,896

$8,166,207

$8,394,896

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$8,246,159

$8,474,848

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Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

$1,158,687 $1,158,687 $1,158,687

4.1 Transfer funds from the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office program to the Senate program for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($1,158,687)

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$0

State General Funds

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,158,687

$1,158,687

$0

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,771,860 $19,771,860

$19,771,860 $19,771,860

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$20,218,437 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$20,115,132 $20,115,132
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,561,709

$17,711,981 $17,711,981
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $18,158,558

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House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

5.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,325)

($1,325)

5.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$344,597

$0

5.3 Realize operating efficiencies and utilize existing funds to support the 2021 Special Session for redistricting. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

5.4 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($2,058,554)

5.100 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$19,771,860 $19,771,860
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,218,437

Appropriation (HB 793)

$20,115,132 $17,711,981

$20,115,132 $17,711,981

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$20,561,709 $18,158,558

Section Total - Continuation

$14,136,556 $14,136,556

$14,136,556 $14,136,556

$163,097

$163,097

$14,136,556 $14,136,556
$163,097

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

$163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

$163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,136,556 $14,136,556
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,299,653

$14,355,732 $14,355,732
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,518,829

$12,481,382 $12,481,382
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $12,644,479

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

$7,792,145 $7,792,145 $7,792,145

6.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,996)

($3,996)

6.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,160)

($3,160)

6.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$48,795

$0

6.4 Reduce one-time funds for a lactation space. State General Funds

($13,000)

($13,000)

6.5 Increase funds for operations for 2021 Special Session for redistricting. State General Funds

$80,102

$152,704

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6.6 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($1,131,925)

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,792,145

State General Funds

$7,792,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,792,145

Appropriation (HB 793)

$7,900,886 $7,900,886 $7,900,886

$6,792,768 $6,792,768 $6,792,768

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

$1,439,948 $1,439,948 $1,439,948

7.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$19,623

$0

7.2 Realize operating efficiencies and utilize existing funds to support the 2021 Special Session for redistricting. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

7.3 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($219,397)

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,439,948

$1,459,571

$1,220,551

State General Funds

$1,439,948

$1,459,571

$1,220,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,439,948

$1,459,571

$1,220,551

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Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

$4,904,463 $4,904,463
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $5,067,560

8.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$90,812

$0

8.2 Realize operating efficiencies and utilize existing funds to support the 2021 Special Session for redistricting. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

8.3 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($436,400)

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,904,463

$4,995,275

$4,468,063

State General Funds

$4,904,463

$4,995,275

$4,468,063

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

Reserved Fund Balances

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,067,560

$5,158,372

$4,631,160

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$36,655,505 $36,655,505

$36,655,505 $36,655,505

$150,000

$150,000

$36,655,505 $36,655,505
$150,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $36,805,505

$150,000 $150,000 $36,805,505

$150,000 $150,000 $36,805,505

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$37,085,505 $37,085,505
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $37,235,505

$37,531,307 $37,531,307
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $37,681,307

$32,047,788 $32,047,788
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $32,107,788

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

$31,100,551 $31,100,551
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $31,250,551

9.1 Increase funds for one-time funding to update information technology equipment.

State General Funds

$394,965

$394,965

$0

9.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$474,686

$0

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9.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for an outside consultant. State General Funds 9.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds 9.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 9.6 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds 9.7 Reduce funds for Regional Commission Audits. Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($10,000)

($10,000)

($2,877,666)

($921,522)

($66,615)

($90,000)

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,495,516 $31,960,202 $27,224,748

State General Funds

$31,495,516 $31,960,202 $27,224,748

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$60,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$150,000

$150,000

$60,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,645,516 $32,110,202 $27,284,748

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

$2,650,499 $2,650,499 $2,650,499

10.1 Increase funds for one-time funding to update information technology equipment.

State General Funds

$22,680

$22,680

$0

10.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($946)

($946)

10.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$38,043

$0

10.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($296,930)

10.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($108,490)

10.100-Departmental Administration (DOAA)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,673,179

State General Funds

$2,673,179

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,673,179

Appropriation (HB 793)

$2,710,276 $2,710,276 $2,710,276

$2,244,133 $2,244,133 $2,244,133

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

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11.1 Eliminate funds for the Immigration Enforcement Review Board per HB553 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

$276,600 $276,600 $276,600

12.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($33,600)

12.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$276,600

$276,600

$243,000

State General Funds

$276,600

$276,600

$243,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$276,600

$276,600

$243,000

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

$2,607,855 $2,607,855 $2,607,855

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13.1 Increase funds for one-time funding to update information technology equipment.

State General Funds

$32,355

$32,355

$0

13.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$41,147

$0

13.3 Eliminate funds for one appraiser position. State General Funds

($97,128)

($97,128)

13.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($41,788)

13.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($85,722)

13.6 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds

($47,310)

13.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 793)

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; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate

level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,640,210

$2,584,229

$2,335,907

State General Funds

$2,640,210

$2,584,229

$2,335,907

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,640,210

$2,584,229

$2,335,907

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$22,304,557 $22,304,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$22,454,557 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$24,666,321 $24,666,321
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $24,816,321

$24,892,004 $24,892,004
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,042,004

$23,228,327 $23,228,327
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $23,378,327

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

$22,304,557 $22,304,557
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,454,557

14.1 Increase funds for cyber security insurance. (H:Increase funds for one-time funding for cyber security insurance and reevaluate the required funding following the implementation of a Judicial Branch cyber security insurance policy)

State General Funds

$75,000

$75,000

$0

14.2 Increase funds for the Cyber Security Operations Center. (H:Increase funds for one-time funding for the Cyber Security Operations Center and reevaluate the required funding following the implementation of a Judicial Branch cyber security insurance policy)

State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

$0

14.3 Increase funds for personnel for one system analyst position. (H:Increase funds for one IT system analyst position)

State General Funds

$122,221

$122,221

$0

14.4 Increase funds for the Court of Appeals' portion of a shared human resources manager position.

State General Funds

$56,444

$0

$0

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14.5 Increase funds for the Court of Appeals' portion of a shared payroll coordinator position.

State General Funds

$37,630

$0

$0

14.6 Increase funds to continue development of case management system. (H:Increase funds for one-time funding to continue development of case management system)

State General Funds

$148,200

$148,200

$0

14.7 Increase funds for additional software maintenance costs. State General Funds

$9,300

$9,300

$0

14.8 Increase funds for additional rent to relocate to new Judicial Building.

State General Funds

$232,092

$232,092

$0

14.9 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,085)

($2,085)

14.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for judges, effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$394,909

$0

14.11 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($254,715)

14.12 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000. State General Funds

($216,370)

14.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,040,444 $23,339,194 $21,831,387

State General Funds

$23,040,444 $23,339,194 $21,831,387

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Georgia State-wide Business Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$150,000 $23,190,444

$150,000 $23,489,194

$150,000 $21,981,387

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

15.1 Increase funds to establish the State-wide Business Court. (S:Increase funds to establish the State-wide Business Court while delaying some start dates for staffers)

State General Funds

$1,318,363

$1,245,296

$1,185,047

15.2 Increase funds for annual operations for new State-wide Business Court. State General Funds

$307,514

$307,514

$222,514

15.3 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000. State General Funds

($10,621)

15.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

15.100 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,625,877

$1,552,810

$1,396,940

State General Funds

$1,625,877

$1,552,810

$1,396,940

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,625,877

$1,552,810

$1,396,940

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Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$16,571,037 $16,571,037

$16,571,037 $16,571,037

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$2,196,311

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$20,894,715 $20,894,715

$16,571,037 $16,571,037
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,894,715

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$17,033,182 $17,033,182
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $21,356,860

$17,063,716 $17,063,716
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $21,387,394

$14,330,461 $14,330,461
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $18,654,139

Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

$742,070 $742,070 $742,070

16.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($140)

($140)

16.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$7,935

$0

16.3 Reduce funds for contracts and MOUs. State General Funds

($103,890)

16.100 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$742,070

$749,865

$638,040

State General Funds

$742,070

$749,865

$638,040

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$742,070

$749,865

$638,040

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203

$0 $0 $354,203 $354,203

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203

17.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

$354,203 $354,203 $354,203 $354,203

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

$609,943 $609,943 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,563,146

18.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$12,973

$0

18.2 Reduce funds for administrative costs. State General Funds

($24,000)

18.3 Reduce funds for programming costs. State General Funds

($40,000)

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18.100-Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$609,943

$622,916

$545,943

State General Funds

$609,943

$622,916

$545,943

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$953,203

$953,203

$953,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,563,146

$1,576,119

$1,499,146

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

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 Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

$13,592,081 $13,592,081
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $16,608,353

19.1 Increase funds for grants for legal services for Kinship Care Families.

State General Funds

$375,000

$125,000

$0

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19.2 Increase funds for personnel for one business analyst position. (H and S:YES; Utilize existing funds for one caseload analyst position)

State General Funds

$87,145

$0

$0

19.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,311)

($2,311)

19.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$115,940

$0

19.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($304,200)

19.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($97,079)

19.7 Reduce funds for equipment. State General Funds

($67,840)

19.8 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($213,636)

19.9 Reduce funds for information technology. State General Funds

($92,272)

19.10 Reduce funds to temporarily reduce pass-through funding for legal aid. State General Funds

($1,147,502)

19.11 Reduce funds for operations for the Council of Municipal Court Judges. State General Funds

($2,266)

19.12 Reduce funds for the Council of Court Administrators. State General Funds

($2,668)

19.13 Reduce funds for operations for the Council of Probate Court Judges. State General Funds

($25,964)

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19.14 Reduce funds for operations for the Council of State Court Judges. State General Funds
19.15 Reduce funds for operations for the Council of Magistrate Court Judges. State General Funds

($36,691) ($27,023)

19.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 Support Guidelines Commission,

and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,054,226 $13,830,710 $11,572,629

State General Funds

$14,054,226 $13,830,710 $11,572,629

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

$1,627,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$888,905

$888,905

$888,905

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

State Funds Transfers

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,070,498 $16,846,982 $14,588,901

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

$826,943 $826,943 $826,943

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20.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($46)

($46)

20.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$10,337

$0

20.3 Increase funds for personnel for two staff attorney positions. State General Funds

$165,860

$0

20.4 Increase funds for contracts for investigations. State General Funds

$35,946

$0

20.5 Increase funds for rent. State General Funds

$15,000

$0

20.6 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$6,185

$0

20.7 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($24,253)

20.8 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000. State General Funds

($3,795)

20.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$826,943

$1,060,225

$798,849

State General Funds

$826,943

$1,060,225

$798,849

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$826,943

$1,060,225

$798,849

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Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

21.1 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($25,000)

21.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$775,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$775,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$775,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$9,010,048

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$9,077,534

$9,077,534

$9,010,048 $9,010,048
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,077,534

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$9,346,648 $9,346,648
$67,486 $67,486

$9,194,859 $9,194,859
$67,486 $67,486

$8,666,358 $8,666,358
$67,486 $67,486

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,486 $9,414,134

$67,486 $9,262,345

$67,486 $8,733,844

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

$2,035,828 $2,035,828
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $2,103,314

22.1 Increase funds for a Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative statewide coordinator position.

State General Funds

$122,600

$0

$0

22.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$29,485

$0

22.3 Reduce funds to freeze one vacant Judicial Detention Alternative Initiative Assistant Coordinator position. State General Funds

($78,382)

22.4 Reduce funds to freeze one vacant training position. State General Funds

($58,085)

22.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($20,000)

22.6 Reduce funds for Family Treatment Court Grants to match prior year expenditures. State General Funds

($128,549)

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22.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,158,428

$2,065,313

$1,750,812

State General Funds

$2,158,428

$2,065,313

$1,750,812

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,225,914

$2,132,799

$1,818,298

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

$6,974,220 $6,974,220 $6,974,220

23.1 Increase funds for accountability court salary supplements for juvenile court judges to reflect appropriate compensation rates.

State General Funds

$214,000

$214,000

$0

23.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 9.13% to 8.38%.

State General Funds

($58,674)

($58,674)

23.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,188,220

$7,129,546

$6,915,546

State General Funds

$7,188,220

$7,129,546

$6,915,546

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,188,220

$7,129,546

$6,915,546

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$84,786,817 $84,786,817

$84,786,817 $84,786,817

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$86,808,457 $86,808,457

$84,786,817 $84,786,817
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $86,808,457

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$88,169,795 $88,169,795
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $90,191,435

$88,215,115 $88,215,115
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $90,236,755

$82,413,403 $82,413,403
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $84,435,043

Council of Superior Court Clerks

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

24.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($20,414)

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24.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$165,166

State General Funds

$185,580

$185,580

$165,166

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$165,166

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $79,248,334

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $79,248,334

$77,226,694 $77,226,694
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $79,248,334

25.1 Increase funds to provide for recruitment and retention for assistant district attorneys.

State General Funds

$2,057,071

$1,028,536

$0

25.2 Increase funds for 12 additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts in the following Judicial Circuits: Appalachian, Atlanta, Bell-Forsyth, Chattahoochee, Cherokee, Douglas, Eastern, Griffin, Gwinnett, Northern, Pataula, and Rockdale. (H:Increase funds for six additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts in the following Judicial Circuits: Appalachian, Chattahoochee, Douglas, Eastern, Northern, and Pataula)

State General Funds

$1,226,045

$613,023

$0

25.3 Increase funds to annualize support costs for new judgeships in the Griffin and Gwinnett Judicial Circuits, effective January 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$99,862

$99,862

$99,862

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25.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,355)

($3,355)

25.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for District Attorneys, effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,451,076

$0

25.6 Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$51,085

$0

25.7 Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$51,085

$0

25.8 Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$51,085

$0

25.9 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($712,525)

25.10 Reduce funds to implement hiring delays for vacant positions. State General Funds

($540,000)

25.11 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000, while allowing Circuits to apply reductions as they see fit.

State General Funds

($379,103)

25.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$80,609,672 $80,569,091 $75,691,573

State General Funds

$80,609,672 $80,569,091 $75,691,573

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

State Funds Transfers

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

Agency to Agency Contracts

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

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Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,631,312

$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,590,731

$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $77,713,213

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

$7,374,543 $7,374,543 $7,374,543

26.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($124)

($124)

26.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$86,025

$0

26.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($342,085)

26.4 Reduce funds for training. State General Funds

($281,314)

26.5 Reduce funds for information technology. State General Funds

($176,472)

26.6 Reduce funds for the TRACKER contract. State General Funds

($17,884)

26.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,374,543

$7,460,444

$6,556,664

State General Funds

$7,374,543

$7,460,444

$6,556,664

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,374,543

$7,460,444

$6,556,664

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$75,909,534 $75,909,534

$75,909,534 $75,909,534

$137,170

$137,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$76,046,704 $76,046,704

$75,909,534 $75,909,534
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $76,046,704

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$78,168,327 $78,168,327
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $78,305,497

$78,604,734 $78,604,734
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $78,741,904

$72,170,256 $72,170,256
$137,170 $17,170 $17,170
$120,000 $120,000 $72,307,426

Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

$1,622,928 $1,622,928
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,742,928

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27.1 Increase funds for personnel for one systems engineer position. State General Funds

$121,413

$121,413

$0

27.2 Increase funds for additional security software and software licensing.

State General Funds

$24,220

$24,220

$0

27.3 Increase funds to conduct security audits. State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

$0

27.4 Increase funds to conduct training for information technology and security personnel.

State General Funds

$5,000

$5,000

$0

27.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$28,579

$0

27.6 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($2,008)

27.7 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000. State General Funds

($8,569)

27.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,783,561

$1,812,140

$1,612,351

State General Funds

$1,783,561

$1,812,140

$1,612,351

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Sales and Services

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,903,561

$1,932,140

$1,732,351

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

$2,993,301 $2,993,301
$17,170 $17,170 $17,170 $3,010,471

28.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$49,829

$0

28.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($335,739)

28.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,993,301

$3,043,130

$2,657,562

State General Funds

$2,993,301

$3,043,130

$2,657,562

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

Intergovernmental Transfers

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$17,170

$17,170

$17,170

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,010,471

$3,060,300

$2,674,732

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

$71,293,305 $71,293,305 $71,293,305

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29.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 9.13% to 8.38%.

State General Funds

($218,360)

($218,360)

($218,360)

29.2 Increase funds to annualize the cost of one new judgeship in the Griffin Circuit created in accordance with HB28 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

$196,830

$196,830

$196,830

29.3 Increase funds to annualize the cost of one new judgeship in the Gwinnett Circuit created in accordance with HB21 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

$196,830

$196,830

$196,830

29.4 Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Circuit effective on July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Circuit effective on January 1, 2021)

State General Funds

$400,208

$200,104

$0

29.5 Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Flint Circuit effective on July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Flint Circuit effective on January 1, 2021)

State General Funds

$400,208

$200,104

$0

29.6 Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Cobb Circuit effective on July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Cobb Circuit effective on January 1, 2021)

State General Funds

$400,208

$200,104

$0

29.7 Increase funds for personnel for 10 law clerk positions. (H:Increase funds for five staff attorney positions)

State General Funds

$694,920

$347,460

$0

29.8 Increase funds for security protection software. State General Funds

$13,060

$13,060

$0

29.9 Increase funds for information technology security awareness training.

State General Funds

$14,256

$14,256

$0

29.10 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($232)

($232)

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29.11 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for judges, effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,306,003

$0

29.12 Reduce funds for payments to the Retirement System for Emeritus Retirement Payments to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($55,289)

29.13 Reduce funds for emergency needs from $69,700 to $10,000. State General Funds

($59,700)

29.14 Eliminate funds for Senior Judge usage for accountability courts. State General Funds

($882,268)

29.15 Reduce funds for Senior Judge general usage from the current allocation of 8.75 Senior Judge days per active Judge to 0.75 Senior Judge days per active Judge.

State General Funds

($992,857)

29.16 Reduce funds to freeze the Judicial Assistant salary step plan. State General Funds

($243,763)

29.17 Reduce funds to create a 2% lapse factor for Judicial Assistant positions to reflect turnover throughout the year.

State General Funds

($251,701)

29.18 Eliminate funds for Westlaw online legal research. State General Funds

($115,006)

29.19 Eliminate funds for statutorily defined reimbursement to counties for Habeas cost. State General Funds

($30,000)

29.20 Reduce funds for staff travel. State General Funds

($80,912)

29.21 Reduce funds for continuing judicial education. State General Funds

($150,000)

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29.22 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000, while allowing Circuits to apply reductions as they see fit.

State General Funds

($706,534)

29.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$73,391,465 $73,749,464 $67,900,343

State General Funds

$73,391,465 $73,749,464 $67,900,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,391,465 $73,749,464 $67,900,343

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,985,899 $14,985,899

$14,985,899 $14,985,899

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$16,845,722 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$15,373,481 $15,373,481
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,233,304

$15,535,998 $15,535,998
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,395,821

$14,173,747 $14,173,747
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,033,570

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

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Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

$14,985,899 $14,985,899
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,845,722

30.1 Increase funds to annualize leases for nine copiers in the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. (S:Reduce funds for leases for copiers)

State General Funds

$36,420

$36,420

($19,193)

30.2 Increase funds for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services. State General Funds

$9,250

$9,250

$0

30.3 Increase funds for web application firewalls. State General Funds

$10,230

$10,230

$0

30.4 Increase funds for research fees. State General Funds

$6,000

$6,000

$0

30.5 Increase funds for per diem and mileage for an additional judge who resides 50 miles or more from Atlanta in accordance with HB5 (2017 Session).

State General Funds

$10,591

$10,591

$0

30.6 Increase funds for personnel for one cyber and network security analyst position.

State General Funds

$95,698

$95,698

$0

30.7 Increase funds for the Supreme Court's portion of one shared human resources manager position.

State General Funds

$56,444

$0

$0

30.8 Increase funds for the Supreme Court's portion of one shared payroll coordinator position.

State General Funds

$37,630

$0

$0

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30.9 Increase funds for additional rent due to relocation to the new Nathan Deal Judicial Center. (S:Reduce funds for the annualization for increased rent)

State General Funds

$118,751

$118,751

($21,512)

30.10 Increase funds for population based membership dues for the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). (S:Reduce funds to temporarily suspend payments for membership dues for the National Center for State Courts)

State General Funds

$6,568

$6,568

($247,559)

30.11 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,775)

($3,775)

30.12 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives and a salary adjustment for justices, effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$260,366

$0

30.13 Reduce funds for personnel to freeze one vacant position in the Justice's Chambers. State General Funds

($50,776)

30.14 Reduce funds for the ThomsonReuters/WestLaw research contract. State General Funds

($12,269)

30.15 Reduce funds for information technology. State General Funds

($214,113)

30.16 Reduce funds for supplies and materials. State General Funds

($65,516)

30.17 Reduce funds for Justice's Official Business reimbursements. State General Funds

($30,041)

30.18 Reduce funds for building maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

($23,672)

30.19 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000. State General Funds

($123,726)

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30.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,373,481 $15,535,998 $14,173,747

State General Funds

$15,373,481 $15,535,998 $14,173,747

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,233,304 $17,395,821 $16,033,570

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$7,179,760

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$21,465,409 $21,465,409

$560,036

$560,036

$29,205,205 $29,205,205

$7,179,760 $7,179,760 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,205,205

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$6,678,713 $6,678,713 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,704,158

$7,211,303 $7,211,303 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,236,748

$6,102,331 $6,102,331 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $28,127,776

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Administration (SAO)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

$347,259 $347,259 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,260,631

31.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$292

$292

$292

31.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,084)

($1,084)

($1,084)

31.3 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect the elimination of shared consulting services.

State General Funds

($48,067)

($48,067)

($48,067)

31.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$3,030

$0

31.5 Reduce funds for operations through strengthened management and controls. State General Funds

($17,231)

31.6 Reduce funds for contracts through the elimination of an executive advisory contract. State General Funds

($48,067)

31.100 -Administration (SAO)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$298,400

State General Funds

$298,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$913,372

State Funds Transfers

$913,372

Appropriation (HB 793)

$301,430 $301,430 $913,372 $913,372

$233,102 $233,102 $913,372 $913,372

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Accounting System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$913,372 $1,211,772

$913,372 $1,214,802

$913,372 $1,146,474

Financial Systems

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

$164,000 $164,000 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,309,774

32.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 32.2 Reduce funds for information technology. State General Funds 32.3 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds 32.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($9,000) ($13,000) ($42,000) ($100,000)

32.100 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$164,000

$164,000

$0

State General Funds

$164,000

$164,000

$0

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

State Funds Transfers

$19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

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Accounting System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,145,774 $19,309,774

$19,145,774 $19,309,774

$19,145,774 $19,145,774

Shared Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

$866,130 $866,130 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,697,672

33.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($5,771)

($5,771)

($5,771)

33.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant accounts receivable position)(S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($65,866)

($65,866)

($189,870)

33.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$5,939

$0

33.4 Reduce funds for operations through strengthened management and controls. State General Funds

($7,611)

33.100 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$794,493

$800,432

$662,878

State General Funds

$794,493

$800,432

$662,878

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

$1,831,542

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State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,831,542 $1,271,506
$560,036 $2,626,035

$1,831,542 $1,271,506
$560,036 $2,631,974

$1,831,542 $1,271,506
$560,036 $2,494,420

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

$2,637,620 $2,637,620
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,772,377

34.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($14,746)

($14,746)

($14,746)

34.2 Reduce funds for personnel for one position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one position)

State General Funds

($135,322)

($135,322)

($135,322)

34.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$45,086

$0

34.100 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,487,552

$2,532,638

$2,487,552

State General Funds

$2,487,552

$2,532,638

$2,487,552

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

State Funds Transfers

$134,757

$134,757

$134,757

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Accounting System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,757 $2,622,309

$134,757 $2,667,395

$134,757 $2,622,309

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

$2,349,687 $2,349,687 $2,349,687

35.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,886)

($2,886)

($2,886)

35.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,857

$0

$0

35.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the realignment of duties. State General Funds

($64,019)

$0

($64,019)

35.4 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect the elimination of third party information technology support.

State General Funds

($68,013)

($68,013)

($68,013)

35.5 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant administrative assistant position and three vacant clerical positions)

State General Funds

($49,689)

($49,689)

($185,929)

35.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$30,678

$0

35.7 Increase funds for two auditors, one administrative financial assistant, and one training position.

State General Funds

$380,809

$0

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35.8 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($7,548)

35.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,169,937

$2,640,586

$2,021,292

State General Funds

$2,169,937

$2,640,586

$2,021,292

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,169,937

$2,640,586

$2,021,292

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

$815,064 $815,064 $815,064

36.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,448)

($3,448)

($3,448)

36.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

36.3 Reduce funds for contracts to align the number of audits performed by third party support.

State General Funds

($48,904)

($48,904)

($78,109)

36.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$9,505

$0

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36.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($36,000)

36.100 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$764,331

$772,217

$697,507

State General Funds

$764,331

$772,217

$697,507

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$764,331

$772,217

$697,507

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments

Section Total - Continuation

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$3,758,058

$38,410,129 $38,410,129

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$293,754

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$5,507,689

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$7,040,762

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$2,450,204

$18,997,635 $18,997,635

$18,997,635 $18,997,635

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$4,120,085

$177,619,888 $177,619,888

$177,619,888 $177,619,888

$20,018,479 $20,018,479

$42,692,570 $42,692,570

$6,898,704

$6,898,704

$3,758,058 $3,758,058 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $177,619,888 $177,619,888 $20,018,479 $42,692,570 $6,898,704

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Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

$3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

$3,917,564 $104,092,571 $219,788,075

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$3,448,457 $3,448,457 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,619,888 $186,619,888 $20,018,479 $46,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $228,478,474

$3,550,880 $3,550,880 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,619,888 $186,619,888 $20,018,479 $46,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $228,580,897

$3,295,581 $3,295,581 $38,410,129
$293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,619,888 $186,619,888 $20,018,479 $46,692,570 $6,898,704 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $228,325,598

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

37.1 Eliminate funds and adjust filing fees to cover the costs of certificate of need appeal hearings generated by appellant parties. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding to allow for independent hearings per O.C.G.A. 31-6-44)

State General Funds

($39,506)

$0

$0

37.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$0

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$39,506

$39,506

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

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38.100-Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452
$2,923,623 $2,923,623
$550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452
$2,923,623 $2,923,623
$550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452
$2,923,623 $2,923,623
$550,166 $550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$0 $0 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$0 $0 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

39.100 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

$1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$0 $0 $5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754 $5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

40.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369

$5,801,443 $293,754 $293,754
$5,507,689 $5,507,689 $5,416,369

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State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

$5,416,369 $5,416,369 $11,217,812

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $168,929,501

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $168,929,501

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $166,175,749 $166,175,749 $15,473,044 $42,692,570 $3,917,564 $104,092,571 $168,929,501

41.1 Increase funds for billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses.

Workers Compensation Funds

$5,000,000

41.2 Increase funds for billings for liability insurance premiums to reflect claims expenses.

Liability Funds

$4,000,000

$5,000,000 $4,000,000

$5,000,000 $4,000,000

41.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 793)

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

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identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$430,000

$430,000

$430,000

State General Funds

$430,000

$430,000

$430,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$175,175,749 $175,175,749 $175,175,749

State Funds Transfers

$175,175,749 $175,175,749 $175,175,749

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$15,473,044 $15,473,044 $15,473,044

Liability Funds

$46,692,570 $46,692,570 $46,692,570

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

Workers Compensation Funds

$109,092,571 $109,092,571 $109,092,571

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,929,501 $177,929,501 $177,929,501

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small

and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$0 $0 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

42.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 793)

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

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provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small and/or minority business vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$0 $0 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

43.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

$2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919 $2,106,919

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

$3,288,552 $3,288,552 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $3,007,487 $6,296,039

44.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,080)

($2,080)

($2,080)

44.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,108

$0

$0

44.3 Reduce funds for personnel for two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant case management position and one vacant executive assistant position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition for three administrative positions)

State General Funds

($132,745)

($132,745)

($80,007)

44.4 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect consolidated caseload. State General Funds

($136,378)

($136,378)

($380,390)

44.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$64,025

$0

44.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,018,457

$3,081,374

$2,826,075

State General Funds

$3,018,457

$3,081,374

$2,826,075

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

State Funds Transfers

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

$3,007,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,025,944

$6,088,861

$5,833,562

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State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$0 $0 $8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$0 $0 $8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

45.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

$8,648,762 $7,040,762 $7,040,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,648,762

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

46.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the state share of the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services contract management (Total Funds: ($7,085,115)). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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.

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,549,559 $50,549,559

$50,549,559 $50,549,559

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$8,601,145

$2,544,771

$2,544,771

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$1,585,748

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

$61,926,405 $61,926,405

$50,549,559 $50,549,559
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $61,926,405

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$44,007,708 $44,007,708
$8,601,145

$50,399,617 $50,399,617
$8,601,145

$44,094,314 $44,094,314
$8,601,145

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $55,384,554

$8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $61,776,463

$8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023 $1,585,748 $1,585,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $55,471,160

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906

47.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($23,631)

($23,631)

($23,631)

47.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($216,894)

($216,894)

($397,640)

47.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Agriculture to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for diagnostic testing and disease surveillance.

State General Funds

($3,374,381)

$0

$0

47.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$48,006

$0

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47.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$3,422,387

$3,193,635

State General Funds

$0

$3,422,387

$3,193,635

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$3,422,387

$3,193,635

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

$27,212,706 $27,212,706
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $36,883,851

48.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,088)

($2,088)

($2,088)

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48.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($6,752)

($6,752)

($6,752)

48.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$402,453

$0

$0

48.4 Reduce funds for thirteen vacant positions and part-time assistance. (H:Maintain funding for two animal industries inspectors and five food safety inspectors and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate funding for one vacant fuel inspector, one vacant laboratory analyst, one vacant health laboratory manager, one vacant chemical and material analyst, one vacant IT administrator, one vacant animal industries administrator and part-time assistance)(S:Reduce funds for personnel, eliminate funds for vacant positions, and replace state funds with federal funds for certain positions)

State General Funds

($800,510)

($460,552) ($1,851,606)

48.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs and the elimination of fleet management software.

State General Funds

($72,400)

($72,400)

($180,231)

48.6 Reduce funds to realize savings from one-time funds for vehicle purchases to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements.

State General Funds

($354,785)

$0

$0

48.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$432,867

$0

48.8 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for inspectors to address the 17% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$580,057

$0

48.9 Add funds for the development of the Georgia Hemp Program per HB213 (2019 Session). State General Funds

$500,000

$200,000

48.10 Reduce funds for operations ($168,062) and contracts ($293,796). State General Funds

($461,858)

48.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 793)

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

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(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,378,624 $28,183,838 $24,910,171

State General Funds

$26,378,624 $28,183,838 $24,910,171

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

$7,751,145

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

$1,920,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$725,000

$725,000

$725,000

Sales and Services

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,049,769 $37,854,983 $34,581,316

Departmental Administration (DOA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

$5,955,230 $5,955,230
$850,000 $850,000 $6,805,230

49.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($1,415)

($1,415)

($1,415)

49.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,450)

($1,450)

($1,450)

49.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$17,809

$0

$0

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49.4 Reduce funds for one vacant position and part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant IT administrative position, one vacant human resources consultant, and part-time assistance)(S:Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate funds for vacant positions)

State General Funds

($93,724)

($153,109)

($324,448)

49.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs. State General Funds

($6,300)

($6,300)

($20,058)

49.6 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced travel. State General Funds

($13,759)

($13,759)

($14,734)

49.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$97,480

$0

49.8 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($142,000)

49.100-Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,856,391

$5,876,677

$5,451,125

State General Funds

$5,856,391

$5,876,677

$5,451,125

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,706,391

$6,726,677

$6,301,125

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023

$7,375,022 $7,375,022
$624,771 $234,023

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

$234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

$234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $8,230,723

50.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,167)

($1,167)

($1,167)

50.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($828)

($828)

($828)

50.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$42,094

$0

$0

50.4 Reduce funds for five positions and part-time assistance. (H:Maintain funding for one international trade representative and one business support specialist and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate funding for one vacant expansion and growth director, one vacant domestic sales coordinator, one vacant market operations specialist, and part-time assistance)(S:Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate funds for vacant positions)

State General Funds

($472,093)

($310,209) ($1,352,881)

50.5 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced travel. State General Funds

($7,028)

($7,028)

($7,028)

50.6 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect reduced marketing, auditing, call center services, and website development. (H:Maintain funds for Georgia Grown marketing, Georgia Grown website development, and farmers market maintenance and reduce funds for auditing and call center)(S:Reduce funds for contracts to reflect marketing, auditing, call center services, and gardening)

State General Funds

($920,765)

($348,000)

($820,000)

50.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect reduced service costs. State General Funds

($6,299)

($6,299)

($22,300)

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50.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$58,098

$0

50.9 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for inspectors to address the 17% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$18,607

$0

50.10 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($341,284)

50.11 Increase funds for the seasonal operations of Cordele and Thomasville Farmers Markets. State General Funds

$50,000

50.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,008,936

$6,778,196

$4,879,534

State General Funds

$6,008,936

$6,778,196

$4,879,534

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$624,771

$624,771

$624,771

Royalties and Rents

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$234,023

$234,023

$234,023

Sales and Services

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,748

$390,748

$390,748

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Funds Transfers

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$230,930

$230,930

$230,930

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,864,637

$7,633,897

$5,735,235

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

$3,211,399 $3,211,399 $3,211,399

51.1 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Maintain funding for emergency equipment building finishes and reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($174,684)

($87,342)

($87,342)

51.2 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for emergency equipment storage at the Georgia Poultry Laboratory.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

51.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$82,304

$0

51.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,736,715

$2,906,361

$2,824,057

State General Funds

$2,736,715

$2,906,361

$2,824,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,736,715

$2,906,361

$2,824,057

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

$1,000,061 $1,000,061 $1,000,061

52.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($283)

($283)

($283)

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52.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$7,296

$0

$0

52.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($60,004)

($60,004)

($100,000)

52.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$156,668

$0

52.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$947,070

$1,096,442

$899,778

State General Funds

$947,070

$1,096,442

$899,778

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$947,070

$1,096,442

$899,778

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

$2,180,235 $2,180,235 $2,180,235

53.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,330)

($2,330)

($2,330)

53.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,065)

($2,065)

($2,065)

53.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$13,761

$0

$0

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53.4 Reduce funds for contracts with the Department of Agriculture for administrative services and for soil and water conservation districts.

State General Funds

($41,210)

($41,210)

($41,210)

53.5 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant IT specialist)

State General Funds

($68,419)

($68,832)

($68,832)

53.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$24,609

$0

53.7 Reduce funds based on actual salary for one erosion and sediment control plan reviewer position.

State General Funds

($2,626)

($2,626)

53.8 Adjust funds based on restructure of Watershed Dam staffing. State General Funds

($2,840)

($2,840)

53.9 Increase funds for one erosion and sediment control plan reviewer position. State General Funds

$50,775

$0

53.10 Reduce funds for costs related to unutilized email ($29,952), rent ($18,951), maintenance ($39,737) and personnel ($35,678).

State General Funds

($124,318)

53.100 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local

governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,079,972

$2,135,716

$1,936,014

State General Funds

$2,079,972

$2,135,716

$1,936,014

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,079,972

$2,135,716

$1,936,014

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308

$13,444,308 $13,444,308 $13,444,308

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$13,260,485 $13,260,485 $13,260,485

$12,944,162 $12,944,162 $12,944,162

$12,135,527 $12,135,527 $12,135,527

Departmental Administration (DBF)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

$2,869,759 $2,869,759 $2,869,759

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$2,256

$2,256

$2,256

54.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,674)

($1,674)

($1,674)

54.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

54.4 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position and part-time assistance. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant chief information officer position and part-time assistance)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($152,618)

($152,618)

($110,900)

54.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($8,583)

($8,583)

($58,340)

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54.6 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

($14,484)

($14,484)

($32,800)

54.7 Increase funds for rent. State General Funds

$3,500

$3,500

$0

54.8 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision program for personnel to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position. (S:Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision program ($3,710) and the Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision program ($24,000))

State General Funds

($145,759)

($145,759)

($27,710)

54.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$41,277

$0

54.10 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($160,000)

54.100-Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,554,016

State General Funds

$2,554,016

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,554,016

Appropriation (HB 793)

$2,593,674 $2,593,674 $2,593,674

$2,480,591 $2,480,591 $2,480,591

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

$8,219,778 $8,219,778 $8,219,778

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55.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($5,006)

($5,006)

($5,006)

55.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$14,571

$0

$0

55.3 Reduce funds for personnel for five vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate five vacant financial examiner positions)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect vacancies and attrition)

State General Funds

($298,247)

($298,247)

($631,870)

55.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($16,265)

($16,265)

($289,800)

55.5 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

($90,971)

($90,971)

($152,740)

55.6 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation. State General Funds

($57,704)

($57,704)

($100,800)

55.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

State General Funds

($31,902)

($31,902)

($65,000)

55.8 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision program for personnel. (S:Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Financial Institution Supervision program)

State General Funds

$145,759

$145,759

$3,710

55.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$123,587

$0

55.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,880,013 $7,880,013 $7,880,013

$7,989,029 $7,989,029 $7,989,029

$6,978,272 $6,978,272 $6,978,272

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

$2,354,771 $2,354,771 $2,354,771

56.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,489)

($1,489)

($1,489)

56.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$12,952

$0

$0

56.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($360)

($360)

($50,860)

56.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

($26,550)

($26,550)

($55,460)

56.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$35,087

$0

56.6 Reduce funds through a combination of attrition and reductions in force. State General Funds

($81,430)

56.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DBF) program to the Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision program.

State General Funds

$24,000

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56.98 Transfer funds from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to the Department of Banking and Finance for the Industrial Loan program to consolidate and streamline financial institution supervision.

State General Funds

$487,132

$0

$487,132

56.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,826,456

$2,361,459

$2,676,664

State General Funds

$2,826,456

$2,361,459

$2,676,664

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,826,456

$2,361,459

$2,676,664

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,810,591 $1,230,810,591

State General Funds

$1,220,555,453 $1,220,555,453

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,566,334 $149,566,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,081,397

$5,081,397

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$30,261,291 $30,261,291

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075 $47,482,075

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,481,142 $40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,771,962 $25,771,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

$257,036

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$257,036

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$24,646,902 $24,646,902

$1,230,810,591 $1,220,555,453
$10,255,138 $149,566,334
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $30,261,291 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130 $62,580
$1,408,568,597

$24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130 $62,580
$1,408,568,597

$24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130 $62,580
$1,408,568,597

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,206,505,713 $1,196,250,575
$10,255,138 $148,478,648
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,173,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,383,176,033

$1,236,620,180 $1,226,365,042
$10,255,138 $149,228,648
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,923,605 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,414,040,500

$1,108,618,692 $1,098,363,554
$10,255,138 $148,555,679
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,250,636 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $12,096,720 $25,771,962
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $24,646,902 $24,646,902 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $1,285,366,043

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Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

$54,778,558 $54,778,558 $44,254,231
$50,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $12,096,720 $12,096,720
$434,903 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $99,467,692

57.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,353)

($1,353)

($1,353)

57.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

57.3 Reduce funds to maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases. (H:Increase funds to provide a 25% increase in residential treatment capacity for addictive diseases)(S:Reduce funds to maintain prior year funding levels for residential treatment of addictive diseases)

State General Funds

($4,939,920) ($3,415,980) ($4,939,920)

57.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$21,553

$0

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57.5 Utilize $50,000 in existing funds to maintain funding for the treatment, prevention, and recovery support services for pregnant and postpartum women living with substance use disorder. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

57.6 Reduce funds for funds added in FY2019 for substance abuse recovery centers. State General Funds

($2,000,000)

57.7 Eliminate funds for 12 semi-independent beds associated with Douglas County Community Service Board.

State General Funds

($102,595)

57.8 Reduce funds for treatment court services for eight providers. State General Funds

($853,807)

57.9 Reduce funds to eliminate six residential beds ($50,208) with Pathways Community Service Board and six residential beds ($58,340) with Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare (Phoenix Center).

State General Funds

($108,548)

57.10 Reduce funds for organization development, training and TA support of all Addiction Recovery Support Centers.

State General Funds

($134,315)

57.11 Eliminate funds for a peer support contract with Kennesaw State University. State General Funds

($65,835)

57.12 Reduce funds for peer staff at NICU hospital. State General Funds

($125,000)

57.13 Eliminates funds for state funding of two providers' medication assisted treatment services for the uninsured.

State General Funds

($200,000)

57.14 Reduce funds to recognize capacity reduction for Hope House services for the deaf. State General Funds

($200,000)

57.15 Reduce funds for High Utilization Management program contracts. State General Funds

($224,916)

57.16 Eliminate state funds for an Imagine Hope's Hepatitis C project. State General Funds

($250,000)

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57.17 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds
57.18 Reduce funds through a combination of attrition, twelve furlough days, and reductions in force. State General Funds

($7,401) ($202,415)

57.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$49,838,904 $51,382,778 $45,362,453

State General Funds

$49,838,904 $51,382,778 $45,362,453

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,254,231 $44,254,231 $44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$12,096,720 $12,096,720 $12,096,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$434,903

$434,903

$434,903

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,528,038 $96,071,912 $90,051,587

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582

$358,969,616 $348,714,478 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

$37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

$37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $431,947,340

58.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$82,603

$82,603

$82,603

58.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($69,143)

($69,143)

($69,143)

58.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$2,041,263

$0

$0

58.4 Increase funds to annualize the cost of 125 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.

State General Funds

$2,749,798

$2,749,798

$2,749,798

58.5 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for permanent supported housing for individuals with developmental disabilities in Forsyth County.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

58.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Georgia Options. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

58.7 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds

$2,127,829

$2,127,829

$2,127,829

58.8 Reduce funds for intensive family support services. (H:Maintain $500,000 for family support services)(S:Eliminate funds for a contract for intensive family support services)

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

($500,000) ($3,000,000)

58.9 Reduce funds for assistive technology assessments and research. State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

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58.10 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Maintain one filled behavioral health counselor, one filled community habitation worker, two filled social workers and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate eight vacant positions: two social workers, two behavioral health counselors, one health aide, one program manager, one residential director, and one seizure coordinator)(S:Reduce funds through a combination of attrition, twelve furlough days, and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($1,357,309) ($1,136,555) ($3,944,442)

58.11 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$3,473,765

$0

58.12 Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for the intellectually and developmentally disabled. (S:Increase funds for 50 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for the intellectually and developmentally disabled)

State General Funds

$5,599,600

$2,799,800

58.13 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for forensic and health service technicians, community service workers, and certified nursing assistants to address the 48% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$441,466

$0

58.14 Eliminate funds for weekend group respite program with Rockdale Cares. State General Funds

($110,000)

58.15 Reduce funds for three staffing agencies. State General Funds

($715,387)

58.16 Reduce funds for consulting contracts. State General Funds

($5,286,209)

58.17 Eliminate funds for Workforce Development 2.0 training. State General Funds

($540,000)

58.18 Reduce funds for health and wellness nursing summit. State General Funds

($160,000)

58.19 Eliminate funds for contract for person centered training. State General Funds

($650,000)

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58.20 Eliminate funds for the Memorandum of Understanding with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. State General Funds

($518,000)

58.21 Eliminate funds for high school pilot program for employment. State General Funds

($892,628)

58.22 Eliminate funds for waiver supplemental contracts. State General Funds

($4,000,000)

58.23 Reduce funds for non-waiver program in community access group. State General Funds

($4,721,804)

58.24 Reduce funds for non-waiver service in family support. State General Funds

($6,656,799)

58.25 Reduce funds for non-waiver service in prevocational services. State General Funds

($2,047,317)

58.26 Reduce funds for the Emory Autism contract. State General Funds

($96,667)

58.27 Reduce funds to recognize one quarter of enhanced FMAP rate. State General Funds

($10,925,195)

58.28 Reduce funds for information technology contractor hours and personnel. State General Funds

($984,120)

58.29 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($163,379)

58.30 Reduce funds for 15 hospital positions. State General Funds

($1,503,841)

58.31 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for the personnel and operations of the Georgia Advocacy Office.

State General Funds

$224,902

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58.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$362,394,657 $370,588,979 $318,819,617

State General Funds

$352,139,519 $360,333,841 $308,564,479

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,317,724 $50,317,724 $50,317,724

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$12,336,582 $12,336,582 $12,336,582

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,981,142 $37,981,142 $37,981,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

Sales and Services

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$435,372,381 $443,566,703 $391,797,341

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

$101,661,469 $101,661,469
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $101,687,969

59.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($97,148)

($97,148)

($97,148)

59.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,530,613

$0

$0

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59.3 Increase funds for the 40-bed forensic unit at West Central Regional Hospital in Columbus to begin October 2020. (S:Increase funds for the 40-bed forensic unit at West Central Regional Hospital in Columbus to begin December 2020)

State General Funds

$6,637,388

$6,637,388

$5,162,413

59.4 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Maintain one filled social worker and one filled administrative assistant and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 12 vacant positions: five activity therapists, two administrative assistants, one behavioral health counselor, one client support worker, one health aide, one health care program consultant, and one psychologist)(S:Reduce funds through a combination of attrition, twelve furlough days, and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($1,414,351) ($1,310,637)

($834,952)

59.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($19,496)

($19,496)

($19,496)

59.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,623,832

$0

59.7 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for forensic and health service technicians, community service workers, and certified nursing assistants to address the 48% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$1,479,571

$0

59.8 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($21,326)

59.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$108,298,475 $109,974,979 $105,850,960

State General Funds

$108,298,475 $109,974,979 $105,850,960

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$108,324,975 $110,001,479 $105,877,460

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Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

$442,635,278 $442,635,278 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $455,584,326

60.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$120,711

$120,711

$120,711

60.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($104,328)

($104,328)

($104,328)

60.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$5,107,473

$0

$0

60.4 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds

$461,019

$461,019

$461,019

60.5 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Reduce funds and reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate nine vacant positions: three health aides, two behavioral health counselors, two administrative assistants, one personnel services worker, and one program director)(S:Reduce funds through a combination of attrition, twelve furlough days, and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($994,376)

($994,376) ($1,746,214)

60.6 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($14,397)

($14,397)

($14,397)

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60.7 Reduce funds for provider support and training. (H:Provide $287,209 to create a plan to increase utilization of provider support and training to develop the state's behavioral health workforce and reduce other operating funds)(S:Reduce funds for provider support and training)

State General Funds

($1,219,593)

($932,384) ($1,530,930)

60.8 Reduce funds for supported employment services to reflect utilization rates.

State General Funds

($2,452,885) ($2,452,885) ($2,452,885)

60.9 Reduce funds for behavioral health services. (H:NO; Maintain funds for behavioral health core services)(S:Reduce funds for behavioral health services)

State General Funds

($8,341,192)

$0 ($10,550,421)

60.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$5,865,411

$0

60.11 Annualize funds for statewide crisis bed infrastructure and capacity to maintain 95 beds. State General Funds

$2,553,087

$1,276,544

60.12 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for forensic and health service technicians, community service workers, and certified nursing assistants to address the 48% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$673,825

$0

60.13 Reduce funds for housing voucher program for mental health consumers in community settings. State General Funds

($8,189,854)

60.14 Increase funds to reflect increase in expenses for state contracted private psychiatric beds. State General Funds

$13,000,000

60.15 Eliminate funds for provider housing outreach coordinators. State General Funds

($750,696)

60.16 Reduce funds for temporary positions. State General Funds

($81,000)

60.17 Reduce state funds for Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network training for peer services. State General Funds

($1,058,000)

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60.18 Reduce funds for High Utilization Management program contracts. State General Funds

($259,776)

60.19 Reduce funds for independent residential beds. State General Funds

($2,600,000)

60.20 Reduce funds to recognize savings from transitioning case management contracts to fee for service billing model.

State General Funds

($547,200)

60.21 Reduce funds and restructure training contract with Respect Institute. State General Funds

($430,000)

60.22 Eliminate funds for peer trauma training. State General Funds

($63,279)

60.23 Reduce funds for peer workforce development training contract. State General Funds

($219,000)

60.24 Reduce funds for five peer respite centers. State General Funds

($360,641)

60.25 Reduce funds to recognize one quarter of enhanced FMAP rate. State General Funds

($2,335,605)

60.26 Reduce funds for information technology contractor hours and personnel. State General Funds

($489,842)

60.27 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($69,061)

60.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$435,197,710 $447,810,961 $423,640,423

State General Funds

$435,197,710 $447,810,961 $423,640,423

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,858,953 $11,858,953 $11,858,953

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $448,146,758

$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $460,760,009

$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $436,589,471

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

$3,309,176 $3,309,176 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,325

61.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($224)

($224)

($224)

61.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,905

$0

61.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($817)

61.4 Reduce funds for twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($2,689)

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,308,952 $3,308,952 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,237,101

$3,310,857 $3,310,857 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,239,006

$3,305,446 $3,305,446 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,233,595

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

$15,205,244 $15,205,244
$3,588,692 $3,588,692 $18,793,936

62.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,867)

($2,867)

($2,867)

62.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$13,760

$0

$0

62.3 Reduce funds for to reflect contract savings associated with Medicaid eligible services. (H:Reduce funds to reflect contractual savings associated with Medicaid-eligible services and maintain $750,000 for the Marcus Autism Center)(S:Reduce funds for the Marcus Autism Center)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,087,686) ($1,087,686) ($2,175,372)

($337,686) ($337,686) ($675,372)

($1,010,655) ($1,010,655) ($2,021,310)

62.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$51,178

$0

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62.5 Reduce funds for Matthew Reardon Center. State General Funds 62.6 Reduce funds for Emory Fetal Alcohol program. State General Funds 62.7 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds 62.8 Reduce funds for twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($225,000) ($63,333) ($16,122) ($73,423)

62.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,128,451 $14,915,869 $13,813,844

State General Funds

$14,128,451 $14,915,869 $13,813,844

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,501,006

$3,251,006

$2,578,037

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,501,006

$3,251,006

$2,578,037

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,629,457 $18,166,875 $16,391,881

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

$6,571,099 $6,571,099 $6,571,099

63.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($7,646)

($7,646)

($7,646)

63.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$9,713

$0

$0

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63.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$79,024

$0

63.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($7,596)

63.5 Reduce funds for twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($84,854)

63.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,573,166

$6,642,477

$6,471,003

State General Funds

$6,573,166

$6,642,477

$6,471,003

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,573,166

$6,642,477

$6,471,003

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

$71,537,730 $71,537,730 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $81,947,245

64.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,824)

($1,824)

($1,824)

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64.2 Reduce funds for community innovation programs. State General Funds

($456,174)

($456,174)

($571,174)

64.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from a shift to fee-for-service reimbursements of high fidelity wraparound services.

State General Funds

($542,255)

($542,255)

($542,255)

64.4 Reduce funds for System of Care to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($1,395,841) ($1,395,841) ($1,395,841)

64.5 Reduce funds for enhanced staffing at crisis stabilization units to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,974,566) ($1,974,566) ($1,974,566)

64.6 Reduce funds for supported employment and education services. State General Funds

($3,542,709) ($3,542,709) ($3,542,709)

64.7 Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation. (H:Maintain funding for two previously identified crisis respite homes in Bibb and Clayton counties)(S:Eliminate funds for four crisis respite homes due to non-implementation)

State General Funds

($5,923,288) ($2,961,644) ($5,923,288)

64.8 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for crisis and telehealth services. State General Funds

($234,000)

($234,000)

($234,000)

64.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$35,207

$0

64.10 Eliminate funds for single provider's certified peer specialist youth coaching. State General Funds

($205,040)

64.11 Reduce funds to reflect a 40% productivity minimum for Apex contracts. State General Funds

($3,655,446)

64.12 Reduce funds for Viewpoint CSU beds. State General Funds

($1,809,847)

64.13 Reduce funds for 11 clubhouse programs. State General Funds

($2,000,000)

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64.14 Reduce funds for state-contracted beds. State General Funds 64.15 Reduce funds for Center of Excellence. State General Funds 64.16 Reduce funds to reflect the restructured contract of the Georgia Parent Support Network. State General Funds 64.17 Reduce funds for High Utilization Management program contracts. State General Funds 64.18 Reduce funds for capacity building training. State General Funds 64.19 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds 64.20 Reduce funds for personnel through a combination of twelve furlough days and reductions in force. State General Funds

($609,234) ($921,367) ($229,569) ($263,195)
($88,792) ($9,558) ($204,485)

64.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$57,467,073 $60,463,924 $47,355,540

State General Funds

$57,467,073 $60,463,924 $47,355,540

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,876,588 $70,873,439 $57,765,055

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Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

$38,825,569 $38,825,569
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,126,315

65.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($7,560)

($7,560)

($7,560)

65.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($45,947)

($45,947)

($45,947)

65.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$47,756

$0

$0

65.4 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Maintain two filled behavioral health counselors and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 16 vacant positions: eight health aides, one psychiatrist, one psychologist, one registered nurse, one client support worker, one medical records technician, one nursing manager, one personnel services worker, and one warehouse clerk)(S:Reduce funds through a combination of attrition, twelve furlough days, and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($2,329,534) ($2,186,160) ($6,365,866)

65.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$479,874

$0

65.6 Reduce funds for Department of Human Services Transportation contract. State General Funds

($433,000)

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65.7 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 65.8 Reduce funds with the Administrative Services Organization and Georgia Crisis Access Line Text Chat. State General Funds 65.9 Reduce funds for information technology contractor hours and personnel. State General Funds 65.10 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($2,181,000) ($3,803,028)
($393,833) ($80,236)

65.100-Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,490,284 $37,065,776 $25,515,099

State General Funds

$36,490,284 $37,065,776 $25,515,099

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

$9,278,613

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,791,030 $46,366,522 $34,815,845

Direct Care Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$134,819,634 $134,819,634
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307

$134,819,634 $134,819,634
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307

$134,819,634 $134,819,634
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $138,692,675

66.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($109,336)

($109,336)

($109,336)

66.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($139,099)

($139,099)

($139,099)

66.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,384,917

$0

$0

66.4 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Maintain four filled general trade technicians, two filled information technology specialists, two filled compliance specialists, two filled administrative assistants, two filled business support specialists, one filled personnel services worker, and one filled advocate position and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 45 vacant positions: 13 housekeepers, 12 food service workers, eight administrative support specialists, three compliance specialists, one general trade technician, one business support analyst, one personnel services worker, two warehouse clerks, two facilities maintenance engineers, one budget analyst, and one human resources technician)(S:Reduce funds through a combination of attrition, twelve furlough days, and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($4,875,797) ($3,994,966) ($9,894,769)

66.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($847,616)

($847,616) ($1,955,308)

66.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,772,147

$0

66.7 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for food service workers and housekeepers to address the 80% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$412,392

$0

66.8 Reduce funds to reflect the maintenance savings from the closed state hospitals. State General Funds

($2,475,000)

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66.9 Reduce funds for medication costs. State General Funds
66.10 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds
66.11 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($455,000) ($2,932,721)
($25,673)

66.100 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,232,703

State General Funds

$130,232,703

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,453,331

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$785,307

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$785,307

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,105,744

Appropriation (HB 793)

$131,913,156 $131,913,156
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $135,786,197

$116,832,728 $116,832,728
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $120,705,769

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

$1,027,280 $1,027,280 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $11,023,695

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67.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($306)

($306)

($306)

67.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$20,238

$0

67.3 Redirect $130,000 in one-time funds for curriculum development to fund additional prevention services. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

67.4 Reduce and replace state funds with federal funds for Council on Children's Mental Health (CCMH) technical schools and expansion.

State General Funds

($611,068)

67.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($70,000)

67.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($6,578)

67.7 Reduce funds for twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($31,968)

67.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,026,974

$1,047,212

$307,360

State General Funds

$1,026,974

$1,047,212

$307,360

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,023,389 $11,043,627 $10,303,775

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

$579,690 $579,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,598,732

68.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,238

$0

$0

68.2 Eliminate funds for an agricultural careers summer camp for youth with disabilities provided for in FY2020.

State General Funds

($14,000)

$0

($14,000)

68.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program.

State General Funds

($20,781)

($20,781)

($67,157)

68.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$12,952

$0

68.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$548,147

$571,861

$498,533

State General Funds

$548,147

$571,861

$498,533

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

$2,019,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,567,189

$2,590,903

$2,517,575

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

$890,248 $890,248 $890,248

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69.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,238

$0

$0

69.2 Reduce funds for personnel. (S:Reduce funds for personnel and training) State General Funds

($53,415)

($53,415)

($124,635)

69.3 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to the Sexual Offender Review Board for two analyst positions. (H and S:Transfer funds for one analyst position from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI))

State General Funds

$160,146

$80,073

$80,073

69.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$14,445

$0

69.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,000,217

$931,351

$845,686

State General Funds

$1,000,217

$931,351

$845,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,217

$931,351

$845,686

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$74,793,780 $74,793,780

$74,793,780 $74,793,780

$168,080,232 $168,080,232

$168,080,232 $168,080,232

$14,807,385 $14,807,385

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$1,178,820

$1,178,820

$74,793,780 $74,793,780 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,807,385
$20,000 $20,000 $467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$257,842,992

$1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$257,842,992

$1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$257,842,992

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$69,293,870 $69,293,870 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,555,032
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $946,467 $946,467 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $253,092,321

$71,045,032 $71,045,032 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,787,385
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $255,075,836

$64,543,074 $64,543,074 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,787,385
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,178,820 $1,178,820 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $248,573,878

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353

$262,438 $262,438 $232,353 $232,353

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$232,353 $494,791

$232,353 $494,791

$232,353 $494,791

70.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$7,167

$0

70.98 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Affairs to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to consolidate and streamline industrialized and manufactured building inspections.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($232,353)

$0

$0

70.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$262,438

$269,605

$262,438

State General Funds

$262,438

$269,605

$262,438

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services

$0

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$0

$232,353

$232,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$262,438

$501,958

$494,791

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

$3,797,135 $3,797,135 $3,797,135

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71.1 Reduce funds for contracts for regional commission services. State General Funds

($140,186)

($140,186)

($140,186)

71.2 Eliminate funds for regional commission performance audits. State General Funds

($90,000)

($90,000)

($90,000)

71.3 Reduce funds and transfer contract for environmental projects to the Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Trust Fund program to align key activities.

State General Funds

($175,000)

($175,000)

($175,000)

71.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$24,401

$0

71.5 Increase funds for the Atlanta Regional Commission. State General Funds

$150,000

$50,000

71.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,391,949

$3,566,350

$3,441,949

State General Funds

$3,391,949

$3,566,350

$3,441,949

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,391,949

$3,566,350

$3,441,949

Departmental Administration (DCA)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724

$1,427,161 $1,427,161 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,974,724

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435 $100,462 $100,462 $7,335,596

72.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($1,356)

($1,356)

($1,356)

72.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,303)

($3,303)

($3,303)

72.3 Reduce funds for Georgia Commission on the Holocaust administration (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

72.4 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Advocacy Office to recognize duplicative services offered by the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman. (S:Transfer funds from the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for the personnel and operations of the Georgia Advocacy Office)

State General Funds

($224,902)

$0

($224,902)

72.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$7,606

$0

72.100-Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,182,600

$1,415,108

$1,182,600

State General Funds

$1,182,600

$1,415,108

$1,182,600

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

$2,933,711

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,974,724

$2,974,724

$2,974,724

Reserved Fund Balances

$228,827

$228,827

$228,827

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$100,462 $100,462 $7,091,035

$228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$100,462 $100,462 $7,323,543

$228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$100,462 $100,462 $7,091,035

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $50,312,863

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $50,312,863

$2,177,063 $2,177,063 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $50,312,863

73.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$639

$0

$0

73.2 Eliminate funds for the Appalachian Regional Commission assessment. (H and S:Reflect funding in the OneGeorgia Authority)

State General Funds

($130,000)

($130,000)

($130,000)

73.3 Eliminate funds for the AmeriCorps contract. (S:NO; Maintain funds for the MathCorps program to continue to provide direct math assistance to 505 students and leverage federal funds)

State General Funds

($481,788)

($481,788)

$0

73.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$30,630

$0

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73.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,565,914

$1,595,905

$2,047,063

State General Funds

$1,565,914

$1,595,905

$2,047,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,503,822 $47,503,822 $47,503,822

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$631,978

$631,978

$631,978

Intergovernmental Transfers

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$460,580

$460,580

$460,580

Sales and Services

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$171,398

$171,398

$171,398

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,701,714 $49,731,705 $50,182,863

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$0 $0 $2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033 $46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

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74.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate-income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

$1,121,704 $1,121,704
$200,000 $200,000 $140,752 $123,752 $123,752
$17,000 $17,000 $1,462,456

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75.1 Reduce funds to realize savings from one-time funds for vehicle purchases to reduce high mileage travel reimbursements.

State General Funds

($63,838)

$0

$0

75.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$18,234

$0

75.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,057,866

$1,139,938

$1,121,704

State General Funds

$1,057,866

$1,139,938

$1,121,704

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,752

$140,752

$140,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$123,752

$123,752

$123,752

Sales and Services

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$17,000

$17,000

$17,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,398,618

$1,480,690

$1,462,456

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738

$0 $0 $111,873,539 $111,873,539 $4,145,738

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

76.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating

federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by

researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing

them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000 $379,000 $116,019,277

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $471,363

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $471,363

$421,363 $421,363
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $471,363

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77.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect one vacant position and the realignment of duties. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant administrative position and the realignment of duties)

State General Funds

($64,754)

($64,754)

($64,754)

77.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$6,312

$0

77.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$356,609

$362,921

$356,609

State General Funds

$356,609

$362,921

$356,609

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$406,609

$412,921

$406,609

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595

$3,162,892 $3,162,892 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$161,595 $6,665,344

$161,595 $6,665,344

$161,595 $6,665,344

78.1 Reduce funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council to reflect projected need.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

78.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,062,892

$3,062,892

$3,062,892

State General Funds

$3,062,892

$3,062,892

$3,062,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$289,993

$289,993

$289,993

Reserved Fund Balances

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$238,591

$238,591

$238,591

Sales and Services

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$51,402

$51,402

$51,402

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

State Funds Transfers

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

Agency to Agency Contracts

$161,595

$161,595

$161,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,565,344

$6,565,344

$6,565,344

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000

$3,721,434 $3,721,434
$100,000 $100,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $3,821,434

$100,000 $3,821,434

$100,000 $3,821,434

79.1 Reduce funds for the Athens Design Studio to reflect the discontinuation of design services. (S:Reduce funds for Athens Design Studio and reflect cost of continuation of design services in Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia budget)

State General Funds

($163,798)

$0

($163,798)

79.2 Eliminate funds for Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative. (H and S:Transfer responsibility of the Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative to the Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Trust Fund to align key activities)

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

79.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the initial mapping phase of the Georgia Broadband Deployment initiative per SB402 (2018 Session). (S:Reduce funds for the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative)

State General Funds

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($1,750,000)

79.4 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Cobb County Support Center due to the discontinuation of federal support.

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

79.5 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Clayton County Food Pantry.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

$0

79.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Second Harvest Food Bank. State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

79.7 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Overcomers House food program.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

$0

79.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$22,845

$0

79.98 Transfer funds from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs to streamline historic site preservation and the administration of tax credit initiatives.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,027,936 $1,001,592 $2,029,528

$1,040,407 $1,001,592 $2,041,999

$897,963 $1,001,592 $1,899,555

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79.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,135,572

$2,334,686

$2,305,599

State General Funds

$2,135,572

$2,334,686

$2,305,599

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

$1,001,592

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,237,164

$3,436,278

$3,407,191

State Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $19,029,550

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $19,029,550

$18,553,462 $18,553,462
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $19,029,550

80.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate funds for personnel to reflect the reduction of part-time assistance)

State General Funds

($28,000)

($28,000)

($28,000)

80.2 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Savannah Logistics and Technology Corridor and leverage existing resources at the Center of Innovation for Logistics at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

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80.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for marketing of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

80.4 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000) ($1,968,152)

80.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$11,117

$0

80.100 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,575,462 $17,586,579 $16,107,310

State General Funds

$17,575,462 $17,586,579 $16,107,310

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$476,088

$476,088

$476,088

Intergovernmental Transfers

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$345,088

$345,088

$345,088

Sales and Services

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$131,000

$131,000

$131,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,051,550 $18,062,667 $16,583,398

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $354,226

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $354,226

$334,226 $334,226
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $354,226

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81.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,656)

($2,656)

($2,656)

81.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,396

$0

$0

81.3 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained by transferring the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

State General Funds

($65,054)

$0

($36,000)

81.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$6,383

$0

81.98 Transfer funds for the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to leverage operational efficiencies and eliminate duplicative services with Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education. (H and S:Transfer and reflect as an attached agency to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia)

State General Funds Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($267,912) ($20,000)
($287,912)

($337,953) ($20,000)
($357,953)

($295,570) ($20,000)
($315,570)

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

$2,487,122 $2,487,122 $2,487,122

82.1 Examine Xpress fare recovery ratios. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds
82.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

($176,323)

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82.3 Reduce funds for operations and contractual services. State General Funds

($46,942)

82.4 Reduce funds to reflect a fund source swap for rent related to the transfer of Xpress operations. State General Funds

($124,932)

82.98 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority program to the Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority program for Xpress operations per HB930 (2018 Session).

State General Funds

$15,884,980 $15,884,980 $10,685,520

82.100 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,372,102 $18,372,102 $12,824,445

State General Funds

$18,372,102 $18,372,102 $12,824,445

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,372,102 $18,372,102 $12,824,445

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

$843,495 $843,495 $843,495

83.1 Reduce funds for contracts. (H:Increase funds for contracts)(S:Reduce state funds for contracts and replace with other existing funds)

State General Funds

($50,610)

$286,427

($50,610)

83.2 Eliminate funds for Resource Conservation and Development Districts. (H:Reduce funds for Resource Conservation and Development Districts)(S:Eliminate state funds for Resource Conservation and Development Districts and replace with other existing funds)

State General Funds

($206,800)

($103,400)

($206,800)

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83.3 Eliminate funds for Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. (H:Reduce funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District)(S:Eliminate state funds for Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District and replace with other existing funds)

State General Funds

($188,000)

($94,000)

($188,000)

83.4 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association. (H:Reduce funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association)(S:Eliminate state funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association and replace with other existing funds)

State General Funds

($398,085)

($199,042)

($398,085)

83.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to complete the state's fiveyear water plan update.

State General Funds

$275,000

$0

83.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$1,008,480

$0

State General Funds

$0

$1,008,480

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$1,008,480

$0

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

$12,809,285 $12,809,285 $12,809,285

84.1 Increase funds for Xpress operations. State General Funds

$3,406,161

$3,406,161

$0

84.2 Utilize existing funds to administer the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Development of Regional Impacts initiatives. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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84.3 Reduce funds to reflect a one-time Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act fund source swap for the purchased transportation contract required for Xpress bus service operations.

State General Funds

($1,793,300)

84.98 Transfer funds from the Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority program to the Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority program for Xpress operations per HB930 (2018 Session).

State General Funds

($15,884,980) ($15,884,980) ($10,685,520)

84.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$330,466

$330,466

$330,465

State General Funds

$330,466

$330,466

$330,465

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,466

$330,466

$330,465

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

$23,675,000 $23,675,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $23,820,521

85.1 Reduce funds for special purpose grants. (S:Reduce funds) State General Funds

($3,675,000) ($3,675,000)

85.2 Utilize existing funds ($220,000) for the Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

($2,175,000) $0

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85.100 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

Appropriation (HB 793)

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $20,145,521

$21,500,000 $21,500,000
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $21,645,521

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Federal Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$3,572,602,642 $3,572,602,642

$2,952,924,073 $2,952,924,073

$125,753,197 $125,753,197

$157,326,418 $157,326,418

$336,598,954 $336,598,954

$7,806,768,825 $7,806,768,825

$26,643,401 $26,643,401

$7,352,254,432 $7,352,254,432

$427,870,992 $427,870,992

$220,774,078 $220,774,078

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262

$330,000

$330,000

$3,572,602,642 $2,952,924,073
$125,753,197 $157,326,418 $336,598,954 $7,806,768,825 $26,643,401 $7,352,254,432 $427,870,992 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,616,716 $1,168,519 $3,766,590,935 $280,857,262
$330,000

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FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$15,649,092,261 $15,649,092,261 $15,649,092,261

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,799,360,737 $3,833,202,563 $3,368,054,625

$3,149,407,006 $3,183,248,832 $2,718,100,894

$136,152,280 $136,152,280 $136,152,280

$157,165,756 $157,165,756 $157,165,756

$356,635,695 $356,635,695 $356,635,695

$8,028,734,301 $8,070,161,632 $8,164,637,421

$26,643,401 $26,643,401 $26,643,401

$7,588,442,713 $7,629,870,044 $7,719,674,112

$413,648,187 $413,648,187 $418,319,908

$220,774,078 $220,774,078 $225,774,078

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716 $4,048,946,716

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$16,097,815,832 $16,173,084,989 $15,807,412,840

Departmental Administration (DCH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

$75,807,666 $75,807,666 $321,801,006 $17,778,946 $273,538,748 $30,483,312
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,810,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585
$330,000 $330,000 $423,535,026

86.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($787)

($787)

($787)

86.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,460)

($3,460)

($3,460)

86.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($87,775)

($87,775)

($87,775)

86.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$52,107

$0

$0

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86.5 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program for enrollment-based growth. (H and S:Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program to reflect an increase in contract expenses for the Medicaid Management Information System)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,730,520 $3,730,520 $7,461,040

$3,730,520 $3,730,520 $7,461,040

$3,730,520 $3,730,520 $7,461,040

86.6 Reduce funds and transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Human Services effective November 1, 2019.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($3,711,633) ($10,062,295) ($1,028,572) ($14,802,500)

($3,711,633) ($10,062,295) ($1,028,572) ($14,802,500)

($3,711,633) ($10,062,295) ($1,028,572) ($14,802,500)

86.7 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 88.61% to 76.92%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,354,747 ($3,354,747)
$0

$3,354,747 ($3,354,747)
$0

$3,354,747 ($3,354,747)
$0

86.8 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($476,614) ($476,614) ($953,228)

($476,614) ($476,614) ($953,228)

($334,478) ($334,478) ($668,956)

86.9 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,385,657) ($1,525,119) ($2,910,776)

($1,385,657) ($1,525,119) ($2,910,776)

($1,385,657) ($1,525,119) ($2,910,776)

86.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$339,352

$0

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86.11 Increase funds to plan and implement an All Payer Claims Database to enable analysis and public reporting of health care costs and utilization for medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services.

State General Funds

$500,000

86.12 Utilize existing funds to study the COVID-19 impact on nursing home financial viability. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

86.100-Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$77,279,114 $77,566,359 $77,869,143

State General Funds

$77,279,114 $77,566,359 $77,869,143

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$309,084,179 $309,084,179 $309,226,315

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$261,850,493 $261,850,493 $261,992,629

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$29,454,740 $29,454,740 $29,454,740

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$22,810,104 $22,810,104 $22,810,104

State Funds Transfers

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585 $21,311,585 $21,311,585

Federal Funds Transfers

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$412,289,647 $412,576,892 $413,021,812

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

$843,594 $843,594 $843,594

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87.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,084)

($1,084)

($1,084)

87.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,857

$0

$0

87.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($50,616)

($50,616)

($50,616)

87.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$11,315

$0

87.100 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$796,751

$803,209

$791,894

State General Funds

$796,751

$803,209

$791,894

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$796,751

$803,209

$791,894

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

$778,703 $778,703 $778,703

88.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,107)

($1,107)

($1,107)

88.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$8,094

$0

$0

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88.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($46,722)

($46,722)

($46,722)

88.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$11,684

$0

88.100 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$738,968

$742,558

$730,874

State General Funds

$738,968

$742,558

$730,874

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$738,968

$742,558

$730,874

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

$13,696,148 $13,696,148
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $14,284,986

89.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,857

$0

$0

89.2 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Rural Health Systems Innovation Center. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding for the center at the current level)

State General Funds

($463,000)

$0

$0

89.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$17,986

$0

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89.4 Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

89.5 Increase funds for two Federally Qualified Health Center start-up grants including $250,000 for a primary care center in Wayne County and $250,000 for a school-based primary care center in Irwin County.

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

89.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a grant program for hospitals in counties with population less than 35,000 for CMSrequired upgrades to emergency rooms.

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

89.7 Increase funds for charity clinics. State General Funds

$100,000

$0

89.8 Increase funds available for Rural Hospital Stabilization Grants from $3 million to $10 million.

State General Funds

$7,000,000

$0

89.9 Reduce funds to serve medically fragile children through the Champions for Children program. State General Funds

($256,500)

89.10 Reduce funds for student housing for community-based rotations managed by the Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

State General Funds

($210,000)

89.11 Reduce funds for the Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network program office for statewide certification training for health professions students as Mental Health First Aid trainees.

State General Funds

($41,875)

89.12 Increase funds for Helping Hands Outreach Clinic. State General Funds

$60,000

89.13 The Rural Hospital Stabilization Committee will develop a formal approval process for allocating grant funding appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly, and, upon approval, notify the Chair of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees of the planned distribution of grant funds. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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89.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,238,005 $20,564,134 $12,497,773

State General Funds

$13,238,005 $20,564,134 $12,497,773

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,826,843 $21,152,972 $13,086,611

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

$13,619,389 $13,619,389 $11,948,252
$5,904,653 $6,043,599
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $25,667,641

90.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,014)

($1,014)

($1,014)

90.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$22,952

$0

$0

90.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$191,259

$0

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90.4 Increase funds for four surveyor positions and operations expenses to support the annual onsite inspection of nursing homes, personal care homes, and other living arrangements monitored by the department.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$295,150

$0

$114,650

$0

$409,800

$0

90.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,641,327 $14,104,784 $13,618,375

State General Funds

$13,641,327 $14,104,784 $13,618,375

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,948,252 $12,062,902 $11,948,252

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,904,653

$5,904,653

$5,904,653

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,043,599

$6,158,249

$6,043,599

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,689,579 $26,267,686 $25,666,627

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

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91.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $399,662,493

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214 $3,755,589,799
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214 $3,755,589,799
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

$1,878,972,542 $1,681,139,293
$6,191,806 $157,326,418 $34,315,025 $3,758,377,013
$2,787,214 $3,755,589,799
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

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Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,966,981,175 $5,966,981,175 $5,966,981,175

92.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$101,501,531 $207,013,761 $308,515,292

$101,501,531 $207,013,761 $308,515,292

$92,968,184 $189,609,882 $282,578,066

92.2 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$18,898,667 $38,544,090 $57,442,757

$18,898,667 $38,544,090 $57,442,757

$9,172,081 $18,706,585 $27,878,666

92.3 Increase funds for Medicare Part D Clawback payment. State General Funds

$5,229,225

$5,229,225

$5,229,225

92.4 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$14,535,265 ($14,535,265)
$0

$14,535,265 ($14,535,265)
$0

$14,535,265 ($14,535,265)
$0

92.5 Increase funds for additional residents in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to support hospitals with graduate medical education programs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,585,316 $3,233,274 $4,818,590

$1,585,316 $3,233,274 $4,818,590

$1,585,316 $3,233,274 $4,818,590

92.6 Replace funds.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

$160,662 ($160,662)
$0

$160,662 ($160,662)
$0

$160,662 ($160,662)
$0

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92.7 Replace funds.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($2,042,672) $2,042,672
$0

($2,042,672) $2,042,672
$0

($2,042,672) $2,042,672
$0

92.8 Increase funds to expand the Quality Incentives program for nursing centers.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$450,000

$0

$917,781

$0

$1,367,781

$0

92.9 Increase funds for a 3% increase in Medicaid ventilator reimbursement rates.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$189,600

$0

$386,692

$0

$576,292

$0

92.10 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the temporary 6.2% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase through September 30, 2020.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($81,809,247) $81,809,247
$0

92.11 Reduce funds to reflect the reserve surplus in FY2020 for Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR). State General Funds

($92,482,112)

92.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,020,722,546 $2,021,362,146 $1,828,171,254

State General Funds

$1,821,007,287 $1,821,646,887 $1,628,455,995

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$157,165,756 $157,165,756 $157,165,756

Hospital Provider Fee

$36,357,697 $36,357,697 $36,357,697

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,992,632,873 $2,787,214
$3,989,845,659 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$6,342,987,039

$3,993,937,346 $2,787,214
$3,991,150,132 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$6,344,931,112

$4,037,200,736 $2,787,214
$4,034,413,522 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632
$6,195,003,610

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

$1,473,966,238 $1,052,120,918
$119,561,391 $302,283,929 $3,059,590,067 $3,059,590,067 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $4,559,301,468

93.1 Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($18,269,421) ($37,260,734) ($55,530,155)

($21,999,941) ($44,869,181) ($66,869,122)

($18,269,421) ($37,260,734) ($55,530,155)

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93.2 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program for enrollment-based growth. (H and S:Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to the Departmental Administration (DCH) program to reflect an increase in contract expenses for the Medicaid Management Information System)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($3,730,520) ($7,608,447) ($11,338,967)

($3,730,520) ($7,608,447) ($11,338,967)

($3,730,520) ($7,608,447) ($11,338,967)

93.3 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,900,057 ($1,900,057)
$0

$1,900,057 ($1,900,057)
$0

$1,900,057 ($1,900,057)
$0

93.4 Increase funds for additional residents in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to support hospitals with graduate medical education programs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,350,454 $2,754,270 $4,104,724

$1,350,454 $2,754,270 $4,104,724

$1,350,454 $2,754,270 $4,104,724

93.5 Increase funds for the Health Insurer Provider Fee (HIF).
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$38,876,700 $79,289,563 $118,166,263

$38,876,700 $79,289,563 $118,166,263

$38,876,700 $79,289,563 $118,166,263

93.6 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 88.61% to 76.92%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$21,653,919 ($21,653,919)
$0

$21,653,919 ($21,653,919)
$0

$21,653,919 ($21,653,919)
$0

93.7 Replace funds.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

($17,994,069) $17,994,069
$0

($17,994,069) $17,994,069
$0

($17,994,069) $17,994,069
$0

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93.8 Replace funds.
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

($10,399,083) $10,399,083
$0

($10,399,083) $10,399,083
$0

($10,399,083) $10,399,083
$0

93.9 Increase funds to provide six months of postpartum Medicaid coverage to mothers effective July 1, 2020. (S:Increase funds to provide three months of postpartum Medicaid coverage to mothers)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$19,684,703 $40,020,189 $59,704,892

$2,340,280 $4,773,033 $7,113,313

93.10 Increase funds to provide lactation care and services as defined in O.C.G.A. 43-22A-3(5).
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$250,000 $508,265 $758,265

$125,000 $254,133 $379,133

93.11 Increase funds to provide a 1% reimbursement rate increase for 108 primary care codes. (S:Increase reimbursement rates for three select primary care codes)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,371,494 $4,821,390 $7,192,884

$1,000,000 $2,039,514 $3,039,514

93.12 Increase funds to increase reimbursement for silver diamine fluoride effective January 1, 2021.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,114,975 $2,266,811 $3,381,786

$250,000 $509,878 $759,878

93.13 Replace funds.
State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($5,000,000) $5,000,000
$0

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93.14 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the temporary 6.2% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase through September 30, 2020.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($78,944,842) $78,944,842
$0

93.15 Reduce funds for the Retro Rate Amendment and Risk Corridors for Care Management Organization (CMO) rates.

State General Funds

($102,194,683)

93.16 Reduce funds to reflect the reserve surplus in FY2020 for Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR). State General Funds

($46,922,785)

93.100-Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,515,747,427 $1,535,438,079 $1,286,400,397

State General Funds

$1,065,508,955 $1,085,199,607 $836,161,925

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$129,960,474 $129,960,474 $129,960,474

Hospital Provider Fee

$320,277,998 $320,277,998 $320,277,998

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,073,210,743 $3,113,218,951 $3,159,732,143

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,073,210,743 $3,113,218,951 $3,159,732,143

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $17,328,316

Reserved Fund Balances

$5,000,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$5,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,614,703,333 $4,674,402,193 $4,476,877,703

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

$27,198,633 $27,198,633 $397,387,680 $397,387,680
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $424,738,096

94.1 Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$6,346,519 $25,134,230 $31,480,749

$6,346,519 $25,134,230 $31,480,749

$6,346,519 $25,134,230 $31,480,749

94.2 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 88.61% to 76.92%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$38,328,463 ($38,328,463)
$0

$38,328,463 ($38,328,463)
$0

$38,328,463 ($38,328,463)
$0

94.3 Utilize existing funds to increase reimbursement for silver diamine fluoride effective January 1, 2021. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

94.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the temporary 6.2% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase through September 30, 2020.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($4,671,721) $4,671,721
$0

94.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,873,615 $71,873,615 $67,201,894

State General Funds

$71,873,615 $71,873,615 $67,201,894

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$384,193,447 $384,193,447 $388,865,168

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State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$384,193,447 $151,783 $151,783 $151,783
$456,218,845

$384,193,447 $151,783 $151,783 $151,783
$456,218,845

$388,865,168 $151,783 $151,783 $151,783
$456,218,845

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

95.1 Redirect $14,000,000 in existing technology contracts to statewide prevention and well-being activities. (H:YES)(S:NO; Evaluate and report to the Georgia General Assembly, by January 1, 2021, program results and return on investment of $14,000,000 in existing technology contracts for statewide prevention and well-being activities)

Health Insurance Payments

$0

$0

95.100 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

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Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

$1,201,646 $1,201,646 $1,201,646

96.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,857

$0

$0

96.2 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($149,655)

96.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($40,000)

96.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$14,684

$0

96.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

96.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,106,503

State General Funds

$1,106,503

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,106,503

Appropriation (HB 793)

$1,116,330 $1,116,330 $1,116,330

$1,011,991 $1,011,991 $1,011,991

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

$21,765,957 $21,765,957 $21,765,957

97.1 Increase funds for 133 new residency slots in primary care medicine. (H:Increase funds for 185 new residency slots in primary care medicine)(S:Increase funds for 24 new residency slots in primary care medicine)

State General Funds

$2,500,274

$2,558,058

$426,343

97.2 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds

$164,350

$168,612

$0

97.3 Reduce funds for the Accelerated Track Program at Memorial Health. State General Funds

($399,684)

$0

($149,542)

97.4 Reduce funds for the statewide residency recruitment fair to reflect utilization rates.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

97.5 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($14,603)

($14,603)

($14,603)

97.6 Reduce funds for fellowships at Augusta University. (H:NO; Maintain funds and allow Augusta University to strategically prioritize fellowships to recruit, retain, and/or align to statewide campus partnering health systems' needs)(S:Reduce funds for fellowships at Augusta University)

State General Funds

($125,000)

$0

($295,321)

97.7 Reduce funds for the start-up grant for the South Georgia Medical Center residency program provided for in FY2020. (S:Eliminate funds for the start-up grant for the South Georgia Medical Center residency program provided for in FY2020)

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($180,000)

97.8 Reduce funds for Augusta University for the Rural Surgery Initiative provided for in FY2020.

State General Funds

($58,372)

$0

$0

97.9 Reduce funds for Augusta University for child and adolescent psychiatry slots provided for in FY2020.

State General Funds

($58,372)

$0

($300,000)

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97.10 Reduce funds for Augusta University for the three-year primary care residency track for physicians provided for in FY2020.

State General Funds

($58,372)

$0

$0

97.11 Increase funds to match federal funds for the start-up of a rural psychiatry residency program at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

State General Funds

$250,000

$0

97.12 Reduce funds for rural surgical fellowships at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital. State General Funds

($150,000)

97.13 Reduce funds for Gateway Behavioral Health for the start-up of a psychiatry residency program. State General Funds

($240,000)

97.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

97.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,646,178 $24,658,024 $20,822,834

State General Funds

$23,646,178 $24,658,024 $20,822,834

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,646,178 $24,658,024 $20,822,834

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

$24,039,911 $24,039,911 $24,039,911

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98.1 Increase funds for operations at Mercer University School of Medicine's four-year medical school campus in Columbus.

State General Funds

$841,192

$841,192

$280,397

98.2 Reduce funds for the Mercer School of Medicine Operating Grant. State General Funds

($1,442,395)

$0 ($1,923,193)

98.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

98.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,438,708 $24,881,103 $22,397,115

State General Funds

$23,438,708 $24,881,103 $22,397,115

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,438,708 $24,881,103 $22,397,115

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

$28,931,713 $28,931,713 $28,931,713

99.1 Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine Operating Grant. State General Funds

($1,735,903)

$0 ($2,314,537)

99.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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99.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$27,195,810 $28,931,713 $26,617,176

State General Funds

$27,195,810 $28,931,713 $26,617,176

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,195,810 $28,931,713 $26,617,176

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

$2,360,000 $2,360,000 $2,360,000

100.1 Reduce funds for loan repayment awards for rural advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, assistants, and physicians.

State General Funds

($500,000)

$0

($500,000)

100.2 Reduce funds to eliminate malpractice insurance premium assistance for physicians with a practice in counties that currently have one or less physicians.

State General Funds

($130,000)

($82,414)

($130,000)

100.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

100.100-Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,730,000 $1,730,000 $1,730,000

$2,277,586 $2,277,586 $2,277,586

$1,730,000 $1,730,000 $1,730,000

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

$4,138,933 $4,138,933 $4,138,933

101.1 Reduce funds for one-time marketing and outreach in the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia campus.

State General Funds

($318,150)

($318,150)

($318,150)

101.2 Reduce funds for medical student capitation payments to Emory University School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).

State General Funds

($284,500)

$0

($298,725)

101.98 Change the name of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program per SB207 (2019 Session). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,536,283

$3,820,783

$3,522,058

State General Funds

$3,536,283

$3,820,783

$3,522,058

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,536,283

$3,820,783

$3,522,058

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Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate

complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board

licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

$2,657,846 $2,657,846
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,957,846

102.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$19,426

$0

$0

102.2 Eliminate funds for one medical director position (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($150,000)

$0

$0

102.3 Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

102.4 Eliminate funds for one contracted assistant medical director position. State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

102.5 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained through System Automation licensure software.

State General Funds

($120,471)

($120,471)

($40,471)

102.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$38,864

$0

102.7 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($221,627)

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102.100 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,376,801

$2,546,239

$2,365,748

State General Funds

$2,376,801

$2,546,239

$2,365,748

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,676,801

$2,846,239

$2,665,748

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

$2,623,723 $2,623,723 $2,623,723

103.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,374)

($1,374)

($1,374)

103.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

103.3 Eliminate funds for a data management system (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($184,940)

$0

($184,940)

103.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($56,288)

($56,288)

($62,295)

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103.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($29,015)

($29,015)

($29,015)

103.6 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($61,024)

($61,024)

($40,000)

103.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$39,879

$0

103.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,292,701

$2,515,901

$2,306,099

State General Funds

$2,292,701

$2,515,901

$2,306,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,292,701

$2,515,901

$2,306,099

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$186,044,912 $186,044,912

$186,044,912 $186,044,912

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$171,229

$186,522,108 $186,522,108

$186,044,912 $186,044,912
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $171,229 $186,522,108

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$175,554,002 $175,554,002
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229

$178,343,862 $178,343,862
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229

$164,688,518 $164,688,518
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,229 $171,229 $176,031,198

$171,229 $171,229 $178,821,058

$171,229 $171,229 $165,165,714

Departmental Administration (DCS) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

$9,983,761 $9,983,761 $9,983,761

104.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($13,343)

($13,343)

($13,343)

104.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,335)

($3,335)

($3,335)

104.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$17,807

$0

$0

104.4 Reduce funds by freezing four vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant human resources analyst, one vacant marketing specialist, one vacant financial operations analyst, and one vacant procurement agent)

State General Funds

($254,565)

($254,565)

($254,565)

104.5 Reduce funds by reducing travel and the number of purchase card users. State General Funds

($38,542)

($38,542)

($38,542)

104.6 Reduce funds by reducing agency executive office space. State General Funds

($215,327)

($215,327)

($215,327)

104.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$161,224

$0

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104.100-Departmental Administration (DCS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,476,456

State General Funds

$9,476,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,476,456

Appropriation (HB 793)

$9,619,873 $9,619,873 $9,619,873

$9,458,649 $9,458,649 $9,458,649

Field Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

$167,463,210 $167,463,210
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $167,473,210

105.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,830)

($1,830)

($1,830)

105.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($61,256)

($61,256)

($61,256)

105.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$725,241

$0

$0

105.4 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:Maintain 11 security positions and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 26 vacant security positions and 50 vacant non-security positions)(S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions)

State General Funds

($5,021,487) ($4,335,735) ($4,996,129)

105.5 Reduce funds by limiting travel and the number of purchase card users. State General Funds

($534,172)

($534,172)

($534,172)

105.6 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($150,009)

($150,009)

($150,009)

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105.7 Reduce funds for real estate by implementing a virtual office model. State General Funds

($1,247,735) ($1,247,735) ($1,247,735)

105.8 Transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

105.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$2,618,342

$0

105.10 Reduce funds by freezing additional 29 non-sworn and 138 sworn vacant positions. State General Funds

($10,083,585)

105.100 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$161,171,962 $163,750,815 $150,388,494

State General Funds

$161,171,962 $163,750,815 $150,388,494

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$161,181,962 $163,760,815 $150,398,494

Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

$7,152,704 $7,152,704 $7,152,704

106.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,509)

($1,509)

($1,509)

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106.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$25,901

$0

$0

106.3 Reduce funds and transfer responsibility for the Max-Out Reentry Initiative to the Department of Corrections and transfer 11 Community Supervision Officers from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry program to the Field Services program to reduce per officer caseloads.

State General Funds

($1,059,149) ($1,059,149) ($1,059,149)

106.4 Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 22 in-reach coordinators, seven housing coordinators, five community coordinators, four faith and justice coordinators, and three administrative assistants and related operations in the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative program)

State General Funds

($2,461,510) ($2,461,510) ($2,461,510)

106.5 Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business support analyst)

State General Funds

($84,963)

($84,963)

($84,963)

106.6 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($21,992)

($21,992)

($21,992)

106.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$69,624

$0

106.100 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,549,482

$3,593,205

$3,523,581

State General Funds

$3,549,482

$3,593,205

$3,523,581

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,549,482

$3,593,205

$3,523,581

Misdemeanor Probation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

$897,301 $897,301 $897,301

107.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($341)

($341)

($341)

107.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

107.3 Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant compliance specialist)

State General Funds

($63,080)

($63,080)

($63,080)

107.4 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($2,646)

($2,646)

($2,646)

107.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$14,079

$0

107.100 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$832,853

$845,313

$831,234

State General Funds

$832,853

$845,313

$831,234

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$832,853

$845,313

$831,234

Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$547,936 $547,936

$547,936 $547,936

$547,936 $547,936

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

$305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

$305,967 $305,967 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $1,015,132

108.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($1,811)

($1,811)

($1,811)

108.2 Reduce funds by limiting travel and re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($22,876)

($22,876)

($59,565)

108.3 Utilize existing funds for real estate expenses. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

108.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$11,407

$0

108.100 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$523,249

$534,656

$486,560

State General Funds

$523,249

$534,656

$486,560

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$305,967

$305,967

$305,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$161,229

$161,229

$161,229

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$990,445

$1,001,852

$953,756

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$170,555

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$13,564,603 $13,564,603

$1,224,215,727 $1,224,215,727

$1,210,480,569 $1,210,480,569
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,224,215,727

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,156,088,919 $1,156,088,919
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,169,824,077

$1,172,593,352 $1,172,593,352
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,186,328,510

$1,077,430,297 $1,077,430,297
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,091,165,455

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

109.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

Departmental Administration (DOC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

$37,627,621 $37,627,621 $37,627,621

110.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,939)

($3,939)

($3,939)

110.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($17,305)

($17,305)

($17,305)

110.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($32,865)

($32,865)

($32,865)

110.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$144,736

$0

$0

110.5 Reduce funds by eliminating contract information technology positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate three contract information technology positions)

State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

110.6 Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 18 vacant administrative assistants)

State General Funds

($1,107,285) ($1,107,285) ($1,107,285)

110.7 Reduce funds for personnel and maintain current levels of clerical support for Victim Services.

State General Funds

($116,960)

($116,960)

($118,461)

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110.8 Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of education administration staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($298,511)

($298,511)

($298,899)

110.9 Reduce funds by consolidating training program offerings. State General Funds

($298,330)

($298,330)

($298,330)

110.10 Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities.

State General Funds

($59,438)

($59,438)

($59,515)

110.11 Reduce funds by decreasing travel and vehicle costs by ten percent. State General Funds

($130,392)

($130,392)

$0

110.12 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$440,435

$0

110.13 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$9,253

$0

110.14 Reduce funds for administrative expenses related to facility closures. State General Funds

($352,046)

110.15 Reduce funds for information technology contracts. State General Funds

($294,679)

110.16 Reduce funds for personnel by streamlining business processes. State General Funds

($2,121,861)

110.100-Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,207,332 $35,512,284 $32,422,436

State General Funds

$35,207,332 $35,512,284 $32,422,436

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,207,332 $35,512,284 $32,422,436

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Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

$48,448,452 $48,448,452
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $50,901,952

111.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($45,500)

($45,500)

($45,500)

111.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,041,784

$0

$0

111.3 Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping. State General Funds

($513,870)

($513,870)

($513,870)

111.4 Reduce funds for one position to reflect savings from streamlining business practices.

State General Funds

($45,148)

($45,148)

($45,148)

111.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$750,640

$0

111.6 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$649,776

$0

111.7 Reduce funds to reflect facility closures. State General Funds

($3,044,315)

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111.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$48,885,718 $49,244,350 $44,799,619

State General Funds

$48,885,718 $49,244,350 $44,799,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

$2,453,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,339,218 $51,697,850 $47,253,119

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

$27,625,589 $27,625,589 $27,625,589

112.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,693)

($1,693)

($1,693)

112.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$27,039

$0

$0

112.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$17,098

$0

112.4 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$21,353

$0

112.5 Reduce funds related to facility closures. State General Funds

($406,864)

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112.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,650,935 $27,662,347 $27,217,032

State General Funds

$27,650,935 $27,662,347 $27,217,032

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,650,935 $27,662,347 $27,217,032

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

$250,432,346 $250,432,346
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $250,892,901

113.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($891,088)

($891,088)

($891,088)

113.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($10,633)

($10,633)

($10,633)

113.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$17,496

$0

$0

113.4 Reduce funds by freezing vacant health administration positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate nine vacant health administrators)

State General Funds

($353,329)

($353,329)

($353,329)

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113.5 Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of existing mental and dental health positions onto the mental-dental health services contract.

State General Funds

($4,996,333) ($4,996,333) ($4,954,401)

113.6 Reduce funds to reflect the redirection of security positions to vacancies at state prison facilities.

State General Funds

($690,390)

($690,390)

($690,390)

113.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$64,214

$0

113.8 Increase funds and redirect $3,498,344 in existing funds for the electronic health records project to meet healthcare expenses. (S:NO; Utilize $3,498,344 in existing funds for the electronic health records project to meet healthcare expenses)

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$0

113.9 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$4,538

$0

113.10 Reduce funds related to facility closures. State General Funds

($1,213,251)

113.11 Reduce funds for health contracts. State General Funds

($5,680,818)

113.12 Reduce funds for personnel by streamlining business processes. State General Funds

($157,844)

113.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$243,508,069 $253,559,325 $236,480,592

State General Funds

$243,508,069 $253,559,325 $236,480,592

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

$243,968,624 $254,019,880 $236,941,147

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

$45,463,567 $45,463,567
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,493,567

114.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($4,738)

($4,738)

($4,738)

114.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$81,116

$0

$0

114.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenses for GED testing and vocational certification in County Correctional Institutions.

State General Funds

($1,325,000) ($1,325,000) ($1,325,000)

114.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$62,590

$0

114.5 Reduce funds related to facility closures. State General Funds

($92,432)

114.6 Reduce funds for personnel by streamlining business processes. State General Funds

($102,839)

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114.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,214,945 $44,196,419 $43,938,558

State General Funds

$44,214,945 $44,196,419 $43,938,558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,244,945 $44,226,419 $43,968,558

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

$139,784,108 $139,784,108 $139,784,108

115.1 Increase funds for private prisons. State General Funds
115.2 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$0

($13,885,111)

115.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$142,284,108 $142,284,108 $125,898,997

State General Funds

$142,284,108 $142,284,108 $125,898,997

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$142,284,108 $142,284,108 $125,898,997

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State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

$628,258,169 $628,258,169
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $639,049,272

116.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($35,231)

($35,231)

($35,231)

116.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($665,371)

($665,371)

($665,371)

116.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$8,964,117

$0

$0

116.4 Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations.

State General Funds

($16,199,162) ($16,199,162) ($16,199,162)

116.5 Reduce funds for inmate transportation to reflect implementation of the virtual court system in facilities statewide.

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

116.6 Reduce funds by transferring auditing staff to vacant positions inside facilities and eliminating vacant human resources positions at facilities. (S:Reduce funds by streamlining business processes, consolidate job functions, freeze vacancies, and move misplaced administrative staff into vacant security positions)

State General Funds

($2,065,478) ($2,065,478) ($20,683,853)

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116.7 Reduce funds by decreasing part-time staff positions. State General Funds

($2,654,394) ($2,654,394) ($2,654,394)

116.8 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies from consolidating administrative and trades services at regional offices.

State General Funds

($7,663,107) ($7,663,107) ($7,557,019)

116.9 Reduce funds by freezing vacant non-security positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 193 vacant non-security positions)

State General Funds

($8,984,763) ($8,984,763) ($8,984,763)

116.10 Reduce funds to reflect the conversion of certain teaching positions onto the instructor job series.

State General Funds

($797,492)

($797,492)

($804,530)

116.11 Reduce funds by redirecting education administrative staff to open instruction positions at facilities.

State General Funds

($612,524)

($612,524)

($585,191)

116.12 Reduce funds for the charter high school program to align funding with actual expenditures.

State General Funds

($428,733)

($428,733)

($428,733)

116.13 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($2,030,354) ($2,030,354) ($2,030,354)

116.14 Reduce funds to reflect savings from consolidating training program offerings and reducing associated supply needs.

State General Funds

($456,049)

($456,049)

($456,049)

116.15 Reduce funds for travel and per diem costs. State General Funds

($2,111,326) ($2,111,326) ($2,111,326)

116.16 Reduce funds for travel for the mobile construction unit to reflect assignment to state facilities.

State General Funds

($3,649,314) ($3,649,314) ($3,649,314)

116.17 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the inmate commissary pricing.

State General Funds

($3,549,377) ($3,549,377) ($5,922,826)

116.18 Increase funds for personnel and operations to open Phase III of the Metro Reentry Facility. (S:Reduce funds for Metro Reentry Facility Phase III operations by six months)

State General Funds

$7,197,555

$7,197,555 ($3,598,778)

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116.19 Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. State General Funds

($45,810)

($45,810)

$0

116.20 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in the contract rate for work details.

State General Funds

($4,916,258) ($4,916,258) ($4,916,258)

116.21 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$8,067,076

$0

116.22 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$6,534,609

$0

116.23 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($1,204,250)

116.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$584,555,098 $590,192,666 $542,770,767

State General Funds

$584,555,098 $590,192,666 $542,770,767

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$595,346,201 $600,983,769 $553,561,870

Transition Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

$32,835,717 $32,835,717 $32,835,717

117.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($33,925)

($33,925)

($33,925)

117.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$569,402

$0

$0

117.3 Reduce funds to reflect improved management of employee time keeping and a reduction in overtime obligations.

State General Funds

($154,770)

($154,770)

($154,148)

117.4 Reduce funds by freezing vacant administrative positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant)

State General Funds

($39,353)

($39,353)

($39,353)

117.5 Reduce funds to reflect actual costs for GED testing in transition centers. State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

117.6 Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Albany Transition Center)

State General Funds

($3,124,357) ($3,124,357) ($3,124,357)

117.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$409,782

$0

117.8 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for correctional officers to address the 42% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$318,759

$0

117.9 Reduce funds to reflect facility closures. State General Funds

($5,224,999)

117.10 Reduce funds for personnel by streamlining business processes. State General Funds

($86,639)

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117.100 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,777,714 $29,936,853 $23,897,296

State General Funds

$29,777,714 $29,936,853 $23,897,296

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,777,714 $29,936,853 $23,897,296

Section 20: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,761,117 $12,761,117

$12,761,117 $12,761,117

$66,345,631 $66,345,631

$66,345,631 $66,345,631

$5,758,646

$5,758,646

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$4,006,478

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$1,580,997

$84,865,394 $84,865,394

$12,761,117 $12,761,117 $66,345,631 $66,345,631
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997 $1,580,997 $84,865,394

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$12,097,588 $12,097,588 $64,246,153 $64,246,153
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997

$12,126,539 $12,126,539 $64,246,153 $64,246,153
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997

$10,757,950 $10,757,950 $60,985,963 $60,985,963
$5,758,646 $4,006,478 $4,006,478
$171,171 $171,171 $1,580,997

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,580,997 $82,102,387

$1,580,997 $82,131,338

$1,580,997 $77,502,559

Departmental Administration (DOD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

$1,199,742 $1,199,742
$728,607 $728,607 $1,928,349

118.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($275)

($275)

($275)

118.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$953

$0

$0

118.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

118.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$20,093

$0

118.100-Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,190,420

$1,209,560

$1,189,467

State General Funds

$1,190,420

$1,209,560

$1,189,467

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$728,607

$728,607

$728,607

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$728,607

$728,607

$728,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,919,027

$1,938,167

$1,918,074

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Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

$5,416,562 $5,416,562 $44,727,802 $44,727,802 $5,465,237 $3,718,669 $3,718,669
$171,171 $171,171 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $55,609,601

119.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$35,573

$0

$0

119.2 Reduce funds for an Army National Guard environmental position that is now 100 percent federally funded.

State General Funds

($36,370)

($36,370)

($36,370)

119.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($19,471)

($19,471)

($19,471)

119.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$45,825

$0

119.5 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the State Defense Force. State General Funds

($150,000)

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119.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$5,396,294

$5,406,546

$5,210,721

State General Funds

$5,396,294

$5,406,546

$5,210,721

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$44,727,802 $44,727,802 $44,727,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,465,237

$5,465,237

$5,465,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

$3,718,669

Royalties and Rents

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Sales and Services

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

$1,575,397

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,589,333 $55,599,585 $55,403,760

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

$6,144,813 $6,144,813 $20,889,222 $20,889,222
$293,409 $287,809 $287,809
$5,600 $5,600 $27,327,444

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120.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($495)

($495)

($495)

120.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$66,382

$0

$0

120.3 Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Ft. Gordon Youth Challenge Academy to reflect reduced capacity due to construction.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($322,340) ($967,020) ($1,289,360)

($322,340) ($967,020) ($1,289,360)

($322,340) ($967,020) ($1,289,360)

120.4 Reduce funds for a temporary reduction in cadet graduation targets at the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy to reflect projected enrollment. (S:Eliminate funds for the Milledgeville Youth Challenge Academy)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($377,486) ($1,132,458) ($1,509,944)

($377,486) ($1,132,458) ($1,509,944)

($1,464,216) ($4,392,648) ($5,856,864)

120.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$65,941

$0

120.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,510,874

$5,510,433

$4,357,762

State General Funds

$5,510,874

$5,510,433

$4,357,762

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,789,744 $18,789,744 $15,529,554

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$18,789,744 $18,789,744 $15,529,554

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$293,409

$293,409

$293,409

Intergovernmental Transfers

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$287,809

$287,809

$287,809

Sales and Services

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,600

$5,600

$5,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,594,027 $24,593,586 $20,180,725

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Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$70,428,113 $70,428,113

$70,428,113 $70,428,113

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$73,272,234 $73,272,234

$70,428,113 $70,428,113
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $73,272,234

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$67,132,264 $67,132,264
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,976,385

$68,549,810 $68,549,810
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,393,931

$62,924,401 $62,924,401
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,768,522

Departmental Administration (DDS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

$9,947,595 $9,947,595
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $10,448,452

121.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($5,371)

($5,371)

($5,371)

121.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($37,457)

($37,457)

($37,457)

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121.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$28,207

$0

$0

121.4 Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. (H and S:Maintain $131,579 in personnel and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant warehouse manager position and the savings from the consolidation of a budget and a grant position)

State General Funds

($285,079)

($153,500)

($153,500)

121.5 Reduce funds by leveraging technology to reduce travel expenses. State General Funds

($11,525)

($11,525)

($11,525)

121.6 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications. State General Funds

($38,763)

($38,763)

($38,763)

121.7 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($10,457)

($10,457)

$0

121.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$100,168

$0

121.9 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($281,250)

121.100-Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,587,150

$9,790,690

$9,419,729

State General Funds

$9,587,150

$9,790,690

$9,419,729

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,088,007 $10,291,547

$9,920,586

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License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

$59,519,958 $59,519,958
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $61,347,793

122.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($233,089)

($233,089)

($233,089)

122.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$902,613

$0

$0

122.3 Reduce funds and support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources. (H:Maintain $207,000 in state funds for vault security at high-risk customer service centers and utilize alternative fund sources for other security needs)(S:Reduce funds and support additional security measures for high volume customer service centers through alternative funding sources)

State General Funds

($527,000)

($320,000)

($527,000)

122.4 Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. (H:Maintain $700,000 in state funds for 19 driver examiners and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 12 full-time and 50 part-time vacant driver examiner positions)(S:Reduce funds to streamline operations through position reductions)

State General Funds

($2,269,791) ($1,569,791) ($1,994,855)

122.5 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications by leveraging technology. (S:Reduce funds for operations by leveraging technology to improve operating efficiencies)

State General Funds

($947,601)

($947,601)

($482,025)

122.6 Reduce funds for operations by recognizing savings from process changes. State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000) ($1,050,000)

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122.7 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($95,571)

($95,571)

($564,326)

122.8 Increase funds for computer charges and telecommunications for the DRIVES project.

State General Funds

$531,144

$531,144

$531,144

122.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$621,005

$0

122.10 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for customer service center employees to address 39% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$480,202

$0

122.11 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($2,805,000)

122.12 Increase funds for Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) adjudication services. State General Funds

$300,000

122.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,830,663 $57,936,257 $52,694,807

State General Funds

$56,830,663 $57,936,257 $52,694,807

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,658,498 $59,764,092 $54,522,642

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

$960,560 $960,560 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,475,989

123.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,319)

($2,319)

($2,319)

123.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($4,828)

($4,828)

($4,828)

123.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$15,670

$0

$0

123.4 Reduce funds by eliminating vacant positions. (H and S:Maintain $111,084 in personnel and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant contract web developer position and one vacant field analyst position)

State General Funds

($218,084)

($107,000)

($107,000)

123.5 Reduce funds for operations by leveraging technology. State General Funds

($33,450)

($33,450)

($33,450)

123.6 Reduce funds for operations and telecommunications. State General Funds

($3,098)

($3,098)

($3,098)

123.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$12,998

$0

123.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$714,451

$822,863

$809,865

State General Funds

$714,451

$822,863

$809,865

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,229,880

$515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,338,292

$515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,325,294

Section Total - Continuation

$440,545,169 $440,545,169

$61,841,364 $61,841,364

$378,703,805 $378,703,805

$391,102,499 $391,102,499

$155,463,964 $155,463,964

$97,618,088 $97,618,088

$138,020,447 $138,020,447

$102,000

$102,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$97,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$833,749,668 $833,749,668

$440,545,169 $61,841,364 $378,703,805 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000 $97,000 $97,000 $5,000 $5,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $833,749,668

Section Total - Final
$453,042,746 $60,859,715 $392,183,031 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000

$453,693,858 $61,510,827 $392,183,031 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000

$430,048,407 $53,183,573 $376,864,834 $391,102,499 $155,463,964 $97,618,088 $138,020,447
$102,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$97,000 $97,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $846,247,245

$97,000 $97,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $846,898,357

$97,000 $97,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $823,252,906

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $268,787,348

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $268,787,348

$61,841,364 $61,841,364 $206,920,984
$7,288,964 $97,618,088 $102,013,932
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $268,787,348

124.1 Reduce funds to eliminate one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant communications specialist position)

State General Funds

($72,839)

($72,839)

($72,839)

124.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($250,889) and replace a portion of the state funds with existing federal funds for one position ($157,921).

State General Funds

($408,810)

($408,810)

($408,810)

124.3 Reduce funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to reflect available federal match.

State General Funds

($500,000)

$0

$0

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124.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$4,967

$0

124.5 Increase funds for a State Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Coordinator as recommended by the House Study Committee on Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Health (2019 Session).

State General Funds

$146,145

$0

124.6 Reduce funds for the Quality Rated Subsidy Grant (QRSG) program. State General Funds

($8,176,142)

124.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,859,715 $61,510,827 $53,183,573

State General Funds

$60,859,715 $61,510,827 $53,183,573

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$206,920,984 $206,920,984 $206,920,984

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,288,964

$7,288,964

$7,288,964

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$97,618,088 $97,618,088 $97,618,088

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$102,013,932 $102,013,932 $102,013,932

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,805,699 $268,456,811 $260,129,557

Nutrition Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$0 $0 $148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

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125.100 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

$378,703,805 $0
$378,703,805 $175,000 $175,000
$378,878,805

126.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

Lottery Proceeds

($1,454,776) ($1,386,857) ($1,386,857)

126.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

Lottery Proceeds

($218)

($218)

($218)

126.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

Lottery Proceeds

($1,896)

($1,896)

($1,896)

126.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

Lottery Proceeds

$6,475

$0

$0

126.5 Reduce funds for the longitudinal study of the impact of the Pre-Kindergarten program.

Lottery Proceeds

($268,851)

($268,851)

($268,851)

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126.6 Reduce funds for information technology staffing and services ($150,000) and community initiatives provided by the Georgia Family Connection Partnership ($260,000).

Lottery Proceeds

($410,000)

$0

$0

126.7 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate one vacant position. (H:NO; Maintain funds for one pre-k specialist position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate one vacant position)

Lottery Proceeds

($81,149)

$0

($81,149)

126.8 Reduce funds for one-time computer refresh. Lottery Proceeds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

126.9 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and assistant teachers by 5 percent effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 and assistant teachers by 3% effective July 1, 2020)

Lottery Proceeds

$14,129,378

$7,356,637

$0

126.10 Increase funds for the teacher supplement. Lottery Proceeds

$1,660,263

$1,660,263

$0

126.11 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

Lottery Proceeds

$79,446

$0

126.12 Increase funds for an additional 1,000 pre-k slots, bringing the total number of slots to 85,500.

Lottery Proceeds

$4,047,517

$0

126.13 Increase funds for pre-k classroom operations by 2.5 percent. Lottery Proceeds

$1,773,185

$0

126.14 Increase funds for four behavioral and classroom support specialists to assist lead teachers and assistant teachers in Ga PreK classrooms.

Lottery Proceeds

$320,000

$0

126.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$392,183,031 $392,183,031
$175,000 $175,000 $392,358,031

$392,183,031 $392,183,031
$175,000 $175,000 $392,358,031

$376,864,834 $376,864,834
$175,000 $175,000 $377,039,834

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$0 $0 $36,006,515 $36,006,515 $77,000 $72,000 $72,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

127.1 Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student Achievement utilizing existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Fund the early language and literacy pilot program previously funded in the Governor's Office of Student Achievement utilizing $2,300,000 in existing federal funds)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

127.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

$36,006,515 $36,006,515
$77,000 $72,000 $72,000
$5,000 $5,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $38,083,515

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$34,658,904 $34,658,904

$34,658,904 $34,658,904

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$35,318,304 $35,318,304

$34,658,904 $34,658,904
$659,400 $659,400 $35,318,304

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$31,914,724 $31,914,724
$659,400 $659,400 $32,574,124

$32,233,696 $32,233,696
$659,400 $659,400 $32,893,096

$30,600,781 $30,600,781
$659,400 $659,400 $31,260,181

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

$5,112,865 $5,112,865 $5,112,865

128.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$2,649

$2,649

$2,649

128.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($4,546)

($4,546)

($4,546)

128.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

128.4 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. (S:Reduce funds for travel ($50,000), equipment ($15,597), information technology ($50,000), rent ($115,000), telecommunications ($16,232), and contracts ($5,000))

State General Funds

($269,651)

($269,651)

($251,829)

128.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$68,299

$0

128.100-Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,842,936

$4,909,616

$4,859,139

State General Funds

$4,842,936

$4,909,616

$4,859,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,842,936

$4,909,616

$4,859,139

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

$1,141,429 $1,141,429 $1,141,429

129.1 Reduce funds for travel and sponsorships. State General Funds

($68,486)

($68,486)

($90,500)

129.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$17,094

$0

129.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,072,943

$1,090,037

$1,050,929

State General Funds

$1,072,943

$1,090,037

$1,050,929

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,072,943

$1,090,037

$1,050,929

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

$540,861 $540,861 $540,861

130.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($15,000)

130.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$8,872

$0

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130.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$525,861

$534,733

$525,861

State General Funds

$525,861

$534,733

$525,861

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$525,861

$534,733

$525,861

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

$976,356 $976,356 $659,400 $659,400 $1,635,756

131.1 Reduce funds for grants and benefits. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

$0

131.100 -Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$676,356

$676,356

$976,356

State General Funds

$676,356

$676,356

$976,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,335,756

$1,335,756

$1,635,756

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia

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products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

$10,738,202 $10,738,202 $10,738,202

132.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

132.2 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($215,000)

($215,000)

($335,500)

132.3 Reduce funds for marketing. (S:Reduce funds for marketing for trade shows ($309,500) and for digital and print advertisements ($555,000))

State General Funds

($430,000)

($430,000)

($864,500)

132.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($60,226)

($60,226)

$0

132.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$96,866

$0

132.6 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($100,000)

132.100 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,034,595 $10,034,595 $10,034,595

$10,129,842 $10,129,842 $10,129,842

$9,438,202 $9,438,202 $9,438,202

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

$2,860,444 $2,860,444 $2,860,444

133.1 Reduce funds for marketing. State General Funds

($171,627)

($171,627)

($264,650)

133.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$24,304

$0

133.3 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($50,000)

133.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,688,817

$2,713,121

$2,545,794

State General Funds

$2,688,817

$2,713,121

$2,545,794

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,688,817

$2,713,121

$2,545,794

Rural Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

$596,947 $596,947 $596,947

134.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,288)

($3,288)

($3,288)

134.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

134.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$9,584

$0

134.4 Reduce funds to recognize duplication in activities and streamline non-duplicative services through reassignment to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

State General Funds

($518,659)

134.100-Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand

businesses in rural communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$518,659

$528,243

$0

State General Funds

$518,659

$528,243

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,659

$528,243

$0

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

$1,000,255 $1,000,255 $1,000,255

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135.1 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($60,000)

($60,000)

($45,000)

135.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$15,001

$0

135.3 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($30,000)

135.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities

in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$940,255

$955,256

$925,255

State General Funds

$940,255

$955,256

$925,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$940,255

$955,256

$925,255

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

$11,691,545 $11,691,545 $11,691,545

136.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$48,570

$0

$0

136.2 Reduce funds and transfer two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Natural Resources to leverage operational efficiencies and resources.

State General Funds

($277,461)

($277,461)

($277,461)

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136.3 Reduce funds for marketing. (S:Reduce funds for marketing for international contracts)

State General Funds

($299,032)

($299,032)

($252,859)

136.4 Eliminate funds for one-time funding and fund the Georgia Historical Society's markers program with existing appropriations of $160,000. (H and S:Reduce funds for the Georgia Historical Society's maintenance of the state marker program)

State General Funds

($100,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

136.5 Reduce funds for marketing to recognize savings from the closure of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport visitor information center.

State General Funds

($125,000)

($125,000)

($130,000)

136.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for marketing materials and fund the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails with existing appropriations of $50,000. (H and S:Fund the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails with existing appropriations of $55,000 and eliminate one-time funds for marketing materials)

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

136.7 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for visitor information center grants. State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

136.8 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate funds for one vacant partner relations manager and one vacant content manager)(S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($149,320)

($149,320)

($300,000)

136.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$80,760

$0

136.10 Reduce funds for operations for memberships, travel and other operations. State General Funds

($78,980)

136.11 Reduce funds for research materials. State General Funds

($30,000)

136.12 Reduce funds for product development grants. State General Funds

($15,000)

136.13 Reduce funds to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change by 11% and maintain funding of $267,000.

State General Funds

($33,000)

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136.14 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Humanities Council. State General Funds

($70,000)

136.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,614,302 $10,696,492 $10,279,245

State General Funds

$10,614,302 $10,696,492 $10,279,245

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,614,302 $10,696,492 $10,279,245

Section 24: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

$10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624 $10,644,827,624

$2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487

$2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$25,918,047 $25,918,047 $25,918,047

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306

$13,335,306 $13,335,306 $13,335,306

$12,769,228,158 $12,769,228,158 $12,769,228,158

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,916,440,146 $10,708,710,485 $10,916,440,146 $10,708,710,485
$2,098,482,487 $2,098,482,487

$9,550,977,847 $9,550,977,847 $2,098,482,487

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986 $2,098,369,986

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$25,918,047 $25,603,047 $25,460,854

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$145,585

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$11,953,531 $11,953,531 $11,953,531

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$483,625

$13,335,306 $13,020,306 $12,878,113

$13,335,306 $13,020,306 $12,878,113

$13,040,840,680 $12,832,796,019 $11,674,921,188

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

$11,519,883 $11,519,883
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,063,243

137.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,415)

($98,069)

($98,069)

137.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($237)

($237)

($237)

137.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$809

$0

$0

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137.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($13,048)

($13,048)

($13,048)

137.5 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)

State General Funds

$286,370

$199,001

$0

137.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$6,827

$0

137.7 Increase funds for five young farmer positions in Baldwin, Fulton, Pickens, Ware, and Worth counties.

State General Funds

$425,000

$0

137.8 Increase funds for 17 new extended day/year programs. State General Funds

$144,500

$0

137.9 Increase funds for an urban/suburban agriculture specialist. (S:NO; Defer the increase of funds for an urban/suburban agriculture specialist)

State General Funds

$125,000

$0

137.10 Transfer five certified personnel positions to the state teacher salary schedule. (S:NO; Propose a plan to transfer five certified personnel positions to the state teacher salary schedule effective January 1, 2021)

State General Funds

$47,828

$0

137.11 Increase funds for program specialists at each youth camp. State General Funds

$150,000

$0

137.12 Reduce funds for the Area Teacher Program, Extended Day/Year, Young Farmers, and Youth Camps. State General Funds

($1,156,913)

137.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,790,362 $12,506,685 $10,251,616

State General Funds

$11,790,362 $12,506,685 $10,251,616

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,333,722

$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $16,050,045

$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $13,794,976

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

$7,917,955 $7,917,955
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,551,545

138.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($7,484)

($7,484)

($7,484)

138.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,815)

($1,815)

($1,815)

138.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$8,094

$0

$0

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138.4 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant assistant human resources director position, one vacant accountant position, and one vacant budget analyst position)

State General Funds

($257,355)

($257,355)

($257,355)

138.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($75,213)

($75,213)

($75,213)

138.6 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($1,169), registration fees ($17,212), and supplies and materials ($19,025).

State General Funds

($37,406)

($37,406)

($37,406)

138.7 Reduce funds for one-time system platform upgrade ($50,000) and computer purchases ($67,824).

State General Funds

($117,824)

($117,824)

($117,824)

138.8 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($96,973)

($96,973)

($96,973)

138.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$123,611

$0

138.10 Increase funds for a budget analyst/grant manager position to ensure accuracy in data collection and statutorily-required formula calculations.

State General Funds

$125,000

$0

138.11 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($286,204)

138.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,331,979

$7,572,496

$7,037,681

State General Funds

$7,331,979

$7,572,496

$7,037,681

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$426,513

$426,513

$426,513

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,207,077

$9,207,077

$9,207,077

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

$8,089,181

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,965,569

$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,206,086

$168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,671,271

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

$4,569,116 $4,569,116 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,529,560

139.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($22,795)

($22,795)

($22,795)

139.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,877)

($1,877)

($1,877)

139.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,237

$0

$0

139.4 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position, one vacant communications specialist position, and one vacant education program support specialist position)

State General Funds

($268,458)

($268,458)

($268,458)

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139.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($63,637)

($63,637)

($63,637)

139.6 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($8,547), registration fees ($2,435), and board operations ($43,750).

State General Funds

($54,732)

($54,732)

($54,732)

139.7 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($35,000)

($35,000)

($35,000)

139.8 Reduce funds for an assessment task force. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

139.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$67,244

$0

139.10 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($208,209)

139.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,115,854

$4,179,861

$3,904,408

State General Funds

$4,115,854

$4,179,861

$3,904,408

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,472,585 $24,472,585 $24,472,585

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

Sales and Services

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$487,859

$487,859

$487,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,076,298 $29,140,305 $28,864,852

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

$4,176,727 $4,176,727 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,651,727

140.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,104)

($2,104)

($2,104)

140.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($93)

($93)

($93)

140.3 Reduce funds for facilities grants. State General Funds

($204,000)

$0

($750,000)

140.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($1,343)

($1,343)

($1,343)

140.5 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($652) and registration fees ($7,935).

State General Funds

($8,587)

($8,587)

($8,587)

140.6 Reduce funds for consultants. State General Funds

($48,920)

($48,920)

($48,920)

140.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$8,378

$0

140.8 Increase funds for charter school facilities grants pursuant to HB430 (2017 Session).

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

140.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,911,680

$4,624,058

$3,365,680

State General Funds

$3,911,680

$4,624,058

$3,365,680

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,475,000 $23,475,000 $27,386,680

$23,475,000 $23,475,000 $28,099,058

$23,475,000 $23,475,000 $26,840,680

Chief Turnaround Officer

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

$2,200,912 $2,200,912 $2,200,912

141.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($16,654)

($16,654)

($16,654)

141.2 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate two vacant school turnaround specialist positions)

State General Funds

($203,056)

($203,056)

($203,056)

141.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($420,760)

($420,760)

($420,760)

141.4 Reduce remaining funds to reflect program elimination. State General Funds

($860,442)

($860,442)

141.98 Transfer funds from the Chief Turnaround Officer program to the School Improvement program to support continued improvements in student achievement. (H:Return funds to the School Improvement program to reflect the initial transfer in HB684 (2018 Session))(S:Reduce funds)

State General Funds

($1,206,897)

($700,000)

($700,000)

141.100 -Chief Turnaround Officer

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$353,545

$0

$0

$353,545

$0

$0

$353,545

$0

$0

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

$1,428,100 $1,428,100 $1,428,100

142.1 Reduce funds for local affiliates. State General Funds

($85,686)

($85,686)

($157,091)

142.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,342,414

$1,342,414

$1,271,009

State General Funds

$1,342,414

$1,342,414

$1,271,009

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,342,414

$1,342,414

$1,271,009

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232

$4,743,787 $4,743,787 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,232 $7,548,508

$59,232 $7,548,508

$59,232 $7,548,508

143.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($26,045)

($26,045)

($26,045)

143.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($846)

($846)

($846)

143.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,237

$0

$0

143.4 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant education technology specialist position)(S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions and replace state funds for one position with federal funds)

State General Funds

($108,049)

($108,049)

($350,000)

143.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($50,420)

($50,420)

($50,420)

143.6 Reduce funds for registration fees ($15,914), group meals ($3,200), and meeting spaces ($15,070).

State General Funds

($34,184)

($34,184)

($34,184)

143.7 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($52,356)

($52,356)

($52,356)

143.8 Utilize existing funds to prescribe a course of study in human trafficking. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

143.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$58,759

$0

143.10 Reduce funds for computer science professional development grants by 11%. State General Funds

($93,500)

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143.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,475,124

$4,530,646

$4,136,436

State General Funds

$4,475,124

$4,530,646

$4,136,436

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$59,232

$59,232

$59,232

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,279,845

$7,335,367

$6,941,157

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

$0 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

144.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

$63,746,765 $63,746,765 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $75,069,567

145.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($888,077)

($850,946)

($850,946)

145.2 Reduce funds for enrollment decline and training and experience decline. State General Funds

($3,775,824) ($3,775,973) ($3,775,973)

145.3 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)

State General Funds

$2,187,229

$856,535

$0

145.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$2,977

$0

145.5 Reduce funds for IT and supports contracts. State General Funds

($204,613)

145.6 Reduce funds for GNETS grants by 11%. State General Funds

($6,851,376)

145.100 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,270,093 $59,979,358 $52,063,857

State General Funds

$61,270,093 $59,979,358 $52,063,857

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,322,802 $11,322,802 $11,322,802

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,322,802 $72,592,895

$11,322,802 $71,302,160

$11,322,802 $63,386,659

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

$3,022,260 $3,022,260 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $7,516,302 $10,538,562

146.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

146.2 Reduce funds for contracts and use a more cost-effective vendor solution, reduce computer purchases, and reduce travel.

State General Funds

($323,116)

146.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,922,260

$2,922,260

$2,599,144

State General Funds

$2,922,260

$2,922,260

$2,599,144

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

Sales and Services

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

$7,516,302

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,438,562 $10,438,562 $10,115,446

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Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) equipment,

and film and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

147.1 Eliminate funds for the Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology program.

State General Funds

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

$21,934,935 $21,934,935
$409,267 $409,267 $22,344,202

148.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($19,614)

($19,614)

($19,614)

148.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,635)

($2,635)

($2,635)

148.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,238

$0

$0

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148.4 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant systems analyst position)

State General Funds

($142,104)

($142,104)

($142,104)

148.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($69,598)

($69,598)

($69,598)

148.6 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($9,249), registration fees ($6,638), group meals ($2,252), and meeting spaces ($126,494).

State General Funds

($144,633)

($144,633)

($144,633)

148.7 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($141,193)

($141,193)

($141,193)

148.8 Reduce funds for contracted information technology personnel. State General Funds

($1,327,040) ($1,327,040) ($1,500,000)

148.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$202,449

$0

148.10 Reduce funds to recognize savings for renegotiated contracts. State General Funds

($675,000)

148.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,091,356 $20,290,567 $19,240,158

State General Funds

$20,091,356 $20,290,567 $19,240,158

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,500,623 $20,699,834 $19,649,425

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

$14,480,758 $14,480,758 $14,480,758

149.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($229,122)

($219,795)

($219,795)

149.2 Increase funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment decline. State General Funds

$1,001,455

$1,019,060

$1,019,060

149.3 Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance. (H:NO; Provide a hold harmless for residential treatment facilities from a decline in enrollment and provide time to restructure educational personnel based on fewer students)(S:Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance)

State General Funds

($1,150,777)

$0

($764,609)

149.4 Increase funds to increase salaries for non-certified employees state funded base with salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$221,301

$0

$0

149.5 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel in residential treatment facilities by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel in residential treatment facilities by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)

State General Funds

$279,810

$145,691

$0

149.6 Reduce funds for one vacant grant manager position and reflect oversight of the residential treatment facilities funding formula in the Business and Finance Administration program.

State General Funds

($126,908)

($126,908)

149.7 Reduce funds for feminine hygiene grants. State General Funds

($800,000)

149.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,603,425 $14,603,425 $14,603,425

$15,298,806 $15,298,806 $15,298,806

$13,588,506 $13,588,506 $13,588,506

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

$24,534,332 $24,534,332 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $782,187,863

150.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,392)

($2,392)

($2,392)

150.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($64)

($64)

($64)

150.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

150.4 Increase funds to provide a 5% increase to the salary supplement for local school system food service employees.

State General Funds

$1,056,905

$1,056,905

$0

150.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($5,711)

$0

($5,711)

150.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$6,503

$0

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150.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,584,689 $25,595,284 $24,526,165

State General Funds

$25,584,689 $25,595,284 $24,526,165

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$757,469,531 $757,469,531 $757,469,531

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$757,469,531 $757,469,531 $757,469,531

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$184,000

$184,000

$184,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$783,238,220 $783,248,815 $782,179,696

Preschool Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

$43,310,003 $43,310,003 $43,310,003

151.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($614,227)

($590,996)

($590,996)

151.2 Reduce funds for enrollment and training and experience decline. State General Funds

($207,901)

($207,898)

($207,898)

151.3 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)

State General Funds

$1,370,718

$561,457

$0

151.4 Reduce funds for grants by 11%. State General Funds

($4,556,202)

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151.100 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,858,593 $43,072,566 $37,954,907

State General Funds

$43,858,593 $43,072,566 $37,954,907

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,858,593 $43,072,566 $37,954,907

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

$135,434,948 $135,434,948 $135,434,948

152.1 Increase funds for enrollment growth. State General Funds

$926,545

$927,142

$927,142

152.2 Increase funds to provide a 5% increase to the state base salary for local school system transportation employees.

State General Funds

$4,386,707

$4,416,507

$0

152.3 Reduce funds for grants by 11%. State General Funds

($14,897,844)

152.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$140,748,200 $140,778,597 $121,464,246

State General Funds

$140,748,200 $140,778,597 $121,464,246

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,748,200 $140,778,597 $121,464,246

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Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

$693,961,400 $693,961,400 $693,961,400

153.1 Increase funds for Equalization grants. State General Funds

$32,090,770 $32,090,818 $32,090,818

153.2 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Department of Education for student support and fully fund Equalization. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

153.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$726,052,170 $726,052,218 $726,052,218

State General Funds

$726,052,170 $726,052,218 $726,052,218

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$726,052,170 $726,052,218 $726,052,218

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762) ($1,987,648,762)

154.1 Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share. State General Funds

($150,661,314) ($150,760,640) ($28,275,553)

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154.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($2,138,310,076) ($2,138,409,402) ($2,015,924,315)

State General Funds

($2,138,310,076) ($2,138,409,402) ($2,015,924,315)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,138,310,076) ($2,138,409,402) ($2,015,924,315)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390 $11,490,079,390

155.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($166,116,023) ($160,096,745) ($160,096,745)

155.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. State General Funds

$144,354,065 $143,042,841 $141,714,801

155.3 Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. State General Funds

$50,458,558 $32,040,622 $32,040,622

155.4 Reduce funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

State General Funds

($962,840)

($904,191)

($904,191)

155.5 Increase funds for the charter system grant. State General Funds

$223,459

$229,109

$229,109

155.6 Reduce funds for school nurses. State General Funds

($103,803)

$0

($103,803)

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155.7 Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship. (H and S:NO; Realize savings from program attrition in the Special Needs Scholarship to fund additional growth)

State General Funds

$9,742,283

$0

$0

155.8 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)(S:Recognize temporary projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

$356,858,709 $143,983,017

$0

155.9 Increase funds to provide a 2% pay raise for school nurses. (S:Recognize temporary projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

$677,054

$0

155.10 Increase funds to fully fund school counselor ratio at 1:450 for all QBE student categories pursuant to HB283 (2013 Session). (S:Recognize temporary projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

$24,790,442

$0

155.11 Reduce funds for a temporary projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($1,045,212,683)

155.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,884,533,798 $11,673,841,539 $10,457,746,500

State General Funds

$11,884,533,798 $11,673,841,539 $10,457,746,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,884,533,798 $11,673,841,539 $10,457,746,500

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

$14,568,010 $14,568,010 $14,568,010

156.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($75,136)

($58,437)

($58,437)

156.2 Reduce funds for grants to RESAs. (S:Reduce funds for grants to RESAs by 11%)

State General Funds

($274,081)

$0 ($1,454,766)

156.3 Reduce funds for consulting services. (H:NO; Maintain funds for mental health consulting services)(S:Reduce funds for consulting services by 11%)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

($176,000)

156.4 Increase funds for RESAs based on enrollment growth. State General Funds

$220,949

$220,949

$220,949

156.5 Increase funds to increase salaries for non-certified employees with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:NO; Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)

State General Funds

$14,566

$30,188

$0

156.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,854,308 $14,760,710 $13,099,756

State General Funds

$13,854,308 $14,760,710 $13,099,756

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,854,308 $14,760,710 $13,099,756

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

$10,053,830 $10,053,830
$6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,956,131

157.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($30,269)

($30,269)

($30,269)

157.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($572)

($572)

($572)

157.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,237

$0

$0

157.4 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate three vacant school improvement specialist positions)

State General Funds

($352,297)

($352,297)

($352,297)

157.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($150,021)

($150,021)

($150,021)

157.6 Reduce funds for dues and subscriptions ($4,004), registration fees ($39,584), and meeting spaces ($79,218).

State General Funds

($122,806)

($122,806)

($122,806)

157.7 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($26,409)

($26,409)

($26,409)

157.8 Reduce funds for contracts for teacher and district training. State General Funds

($139,500)

($139,500)

($139,500)

157.9 Reduce funds for consulting services. State General Funds

($48,255)

($48,255)

($48,255)

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157.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$153,942

$0

157.98 Transfer funds from the Chief Turnaround Officer program to the School Improvement program to support continued improvements in student achievement. (H:Return funds to the School Improvement program to reflect the initial transfer in HB684 (2018 Session) and to exclusively serve those schools previously identified as "turnaround schools")(S:NO)

State General Funds

$1,206,897

$700,000

$0

157.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,393,835 $10,037,643

$9,183,701

State General Funds

$10,393,835 $10,037,643

$9,183,701

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

$6,886,251

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$16,050

$16,050

$16,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,296,136 $16,939,944 $16,086,002

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$0 $0 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

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158.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect personnel restructuring. Sales and Services Not Itemized

($315,000)

($457,193)

158.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309 $4,156,309

$3,841,309 $3,841,309 $3,841,309 $3,841,309

$3,699,116 $3,699,116 $3,699,116 $3,699,116

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

$30,646,390 $30,646,390
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $32,333,577

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159.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($129,415)

($129,415)

($129,415)

159.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,220)

($2,220)

($2,220)

159.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$202,877

$0

$0

159.4 Increase funds for training and experience. State General Funds

$723,427

$727,746

$727,746

159.5 Reduce funds for vacant positions ($830,727) and operations ($1,217,079). (H:NO; Maintain funds for six teachers, one paraprofessional, one school counselor, one building operations manager and one recreation coordinator and restore funds for operations, to reflect that the three state schools provide for the direct education of students that are visually- and hearingimpaired)(S:Reduce funds for temporary projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($2,047,806)

$0 ($3,371,104)

159.6 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)

State General Funds

$360,962

$159,841

$0

159.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$447,823

$0

159.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,754,215 $31,850,165 $27,871,397

State General Funds

$29,754,215 $31,850,165 $27,871,397

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

$1,146,556

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

$1,034,055

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$540,631

$540,631

$540,631

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $31,441,402

$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $33,537,352

$70,303 $70,303 $155,513 $155,513 $314,815 $314,815 $29,558,584

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

$19,832,012 $19,832,012 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $71,177,472

160.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($6,786)

($205,126)

($205,126)

160.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($579)

($579)

($579)

160.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$2,428

$0

$0

160.4 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($48,399)

($48,399)

($48,399)

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160.5 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000 effective September 1, 2020)

State General Funds

$622,926

$255,065

$0

160.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$25,425

$0

160.7 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($131,000)

160.8 Reduce funds for Extended Day/Year, Vocational Supervisors, Industry Certifications, and Youth Apprenticeship Program.

State General Funds

($1,697,430)

160.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,401,602 $19,858,398 $17,749,478

State General Funds

$20,401,602 $19,858,398 $17,749,478

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,655,460 $50,655,460 $50,655,460

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$690,000

$690,000

$690,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$464,250

$464,250

$464,250

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$464,250

$464,250

$464,250

Sales and Services

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$225,750

$225,750

$225,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,747,062 $71,203,858 $69,094,938

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$26,762,927 $26,762,927

$26,762,927 $26,762,927

$26,762,927 $26,762,927

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $52,831,184

161.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($23,900)

($23,900)

($23,900)

161.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($623)

($623)

($623)

161.3 Reduce funds for three vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate two vacant testing assessment specialist positions and one vacant education program specialist position)

State General Funds

($405,334)

($405,334)

($405,334)

161.4 Reduce funds for training and outreach on formative instructive practices. State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

($400,000)

161.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($6,629)

($6,629)

($6,629)

161.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$57,336

$0

161.7 Increase funds for one AP exam for free and reduced price lunch eligible students, and one science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exam per student, based on projected growth. (S:Reduce funds for AP STEM exams while maintaining AP STEM exams for free and reduced price lunch eligible students)

State General Funds

$607,560 ($2,207,362)

161.8 Reduce funds to recognize renegotiated contracts. State General Funds

($1,305,012)

161.9 Reduce funds to recognize credits for unadministered Milestones testing. State General Funds

($10,000,000)

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161.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,926,441 $26,591,337 $12,414,067

State General Funds

$25,926,441 $26,591,337 $12,414,067

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $26,068,257

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,068,257 $26,068,257 $26,068,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,994,698 $52,659,594 $38,482,324

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

162.1 Reduce funds for grants to local school systems. State General Funds

($117,667)

($117,667)

($170,714)

162.100 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,434,279

$1,434,279

$1,381,232

State General Funds

$1,434,279

$1,434,279

$1,381,232

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,434,279

$1,434,279

$1,381,232

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,775.21. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

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Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

$35,117,990 $35,117,990

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$5,277,791

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$23,285,084 $23,285,084

$63,680,865 $63,680,865

$35,117,990 $35,117,990
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $63,680,865

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$32,958,283 $32,958,283
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $61,521,158

$32,958,283 $32,958,283
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $61,521,158

$32,958,283 $32,958,283
$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $61,521,158

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$0 $0 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

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163.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

$5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791 $5,277,791

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

$2,611,590 $2,611,590 $2,611,590

164.1 Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

$72,293

$72,293

$72,293

164.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,683,883

$2,683,883

$2,683,883

State General Funds

$2,683,883

$2,683,883

$2,683,883

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,683,883

$2,683,883

$2,683,883

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

$32,496,000 $32,496,000 $32,496,000

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165.1 Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

($2,232,000) ($2,232,000) ($2,232,000)

165.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,264,000 $30,264,000 $30,264,000

State General Funds

$30,264,000 $30,264,000 $30,264,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,264,000 $30,264,000 $30,264,000

System Administration (ERS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

$10,400 $10,400 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,295,484

166.1 The Board of Trustees is urged to consider a benefit adjustment for retired state employees in accordance with sound actuary principles. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

166.100 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

State Funds Transfers

$23,285,084 $23,285,084 $23,285,084

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Retirement Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,285,084 $23,295,484

$23,285,084 $23,295,484

$23,285,084 $23,295,484

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 24.78% for New Plan employees and 20.03% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.69% 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 $865.85 per member for State Fiscal Year 2021.

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$38,862,250 $38,862,250

$38,862,250 $38,862,250

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$6,986,349

$8,914,100

$8,914,100

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$2,572,500

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$6,241,600

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$563,087

$55,325,786 $55,325,786

$38,862,250 $38,862,250
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $55,325,786

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$36,968,197 $36,968,197
$6,986,349

$37,540,743 $37,540,743
$6,986,349

$33,350,632 $33,350,632
$9,146,338

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $53,431,733

$6,986,349 $8,914,100 $2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $6,241,600 $6,241,600 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $54,004,279

$9,146,338 $10,282,495
$2,572,500 $2,572,500
$20,000 $20,000 $7,609,995 $7,609,995 $80,000 $80,000 $563,087 $563,087 $563,087 $53,342,552

Commission Administration (SFC)

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

$4,085,607 $4,085,607
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,717,187

167.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,499)

($3,499)

($3,499)

167.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,282)

($1,282)

($1,282)

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167.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$14,571

$0

$0

167.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Maintain funds for equipment maintenance and reduce funds for operations)(S:Reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($213,471)

($197,639)

($300,571)

167.5 Eliminate funds for motor vehicle purchases to reflect projected need. State General Funds

($31,665)

($31,665)

($31,665)

167.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$63,407

$0

167.7 Reduce funds for three vacant positions, and replace state funds with federal funds for one position. State General Funds

($261,413)

167.8 Increase other funds to recognize available funding for agency operations.
Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$96,292 $117,000 $213,292

167.100 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,850,261

$3,914,929

$3,487,177

State General Funds

$3,850,261

$3,914,929

$3,487,177

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,800

$123,800

$220,092

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,800

$123,800

$220,092

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,780

$507,780

$624,780

Sales and Services

$507,780

$507,780

$624,780

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,780

$507,780

$624,780

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,481,841

$4,546,509

$4,332,049

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Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

$3,973,868 $3,973,868 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,795,751

168.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,096)

($1,096)

($1,096)

168.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$10,423

$0

$0

168.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. (S:Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate two positions)

State General Funds

($114,287)

($85,716)

($171,167)

168.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Maintain funds for equipment maintenance and reduce funds for operations)(S:Reduce funds for operations and contracts)

State General Funds

($91,022)

($74,460)

($16,136)

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168.5 Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. State General Funds

($33,124)

($33,124)

($33,124)

168.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$69,150

$0

168.7 Reduce funds and replace state funds with one-time federal funds and agency funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($369,039)

168.8 Increase other funds to recognize available funding for agency operations.
Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$710,481 $650,000 $1,360,481

168.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,744,762

$3,848,622

$3,383,306

State General Funds

$3,744,762

$3,848,622

$3,383,306

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$4,392,632

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$4,392,632

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$798,145

$798,145

$1,448,145

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$611,145

$611,145

$1,261,145

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$611,145

$611,145

$1,261,145

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

State Funds Transfers

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

Agency to Agency Contracts

$341,587

$341,587

$341,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,566,645

$8,670,505

$9,565,670

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Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

$30,802,775 $30,802,775
$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $40,605,768

169.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($10,237)

($10,237)

($10,237)

169.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$428,802

$0

$0

169.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($284,735)

($213,552)

$0

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169.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Maintain funds for equipment maintenance and reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($652,129)

($502,129)

$0

169.5 Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

$0

169.6 Reduce funds for equipment purchases. State General Funds

($200,000)

($100,000)

$0

169.7 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($400,000)

($400,000)

$0

169.8 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($11,302)

($11,302)

$0

169.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$511,637

$0

169.10 Reduce funds and replace state funds with federal ($1,353,216) and agency ($601,395) funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($4,312,389)

169.11 Increase other funds to recognize available funding for agency operations.
Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,353,216 $601,395
$1,954,611

169.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,373,174 $29,777,192 $26,480,149

State General Funds

$29,373,174 $29,777,192 $26,480,149

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $39,176,167

$3,046,681 $3,046,681 $6,541,312 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,055,812 $4,055,812 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $39,580,185

$4,399,897 $4,399,897 $7,142,707 $2,385,500 $2,385,500
$20,000 $20,000 $4,657,207 $4,657,207 $80,000 $80,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $38,237,753

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

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170.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

Section 27: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,389,774 $60,389,774

$60,389,774 $60,389,774

$30,115,112 $30,115,112

$30,115,112 $30,115,112

$660,531

$660,531

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$91,312,742 $91,312,742

$60,389,774 $60,389,774 $30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $91,312,742

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$53,318,714 $53,318,714

$53,919,404 $53,919,404

$39,678,098 $39,678,098

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $84,241,682

$30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $84,842,372

$30,115,112 $30,115,112
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $70,601,066

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

171.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($1,216,825)

171.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041

$9,845,216

State General Funds

$11,062,041 $11,062,041

$9,845,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041

$9,845,216

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Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

$6,829,125 $6,829,125 $6,829,125

172.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,045)

($3,045)

($3,045)

172.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($11,945)

($11,945)

($11,945)

172.3 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. State General Funds

($409,748)

($409,748)

($751,204)

172.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$92,870

$0

172.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,404,387

$6,497,257

$6,062,931

State General Funds

$6,404,387

$6,497,257

$6,062,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,404,387

$6,497,257

$6,062,931

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

$12,291,169 $12,291,169 $12,291,169

173.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($7,742)

($7,742)

($7,742)

173.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($14,230)

($14,230)

($14,230)

173.3 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in the cost of operations. State General Funds

($647,470)

($647,470) ($1,187,028)

173.4 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the state Complete Count Committee (CCC) for the Census for a targeted marketing, educational, and messaging campaign in hard-to-count areas.

State General Funds

($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)

173.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$116,430

$0

173.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,121,727 $10,238,157

$9,582,169

State General Funds

$10,121,727 $10,238,157

$9,582,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,121,727 $10,238,157

$9,582,169

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

$881,077 $881,077 $881,077

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174.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,863)

($2,863)

($2,863)

174.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($268)

($268)

($268)

174.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$8,094

$0

$0

174.4 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant intake coordinator position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant intake coordinator position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for two vacancies in the Fair Housing Division)

State General Funds

($52,865)

($52,865)

($83,355)

174.5 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds

($1,700)

($1,700)

($8,062)

174.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$12,564

$0

174.7 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($31,934)

174.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$831,475

$835,945

$754,595

State General Funds

$831,475

$835,945

$754,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$831,475

$835,945

$754,595

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

$3,445,929 $3,445,929 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $33,956,967

175.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$3,771

$3,771

$3,771

175.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($4,725)

($4,725)

($4,725)

175.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$9,292

$0

$0

175.4 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in revenue to the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority.

State General Funds

($140,124)

($140,124)

($140,124)

175.5 Eliminate funds for three school safety coordinators associated with vetoed SB15 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($274,920)

($274,920)

($274,920)

175.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for repairs to emergency shelters. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

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175.7 Reduce funds and replace funds with federal funds to reflect an increase for homeland security threat identification. (S:Reduce funds and replace funds with federal funds to reduce the State match for six positions)

State General Funds

($44,137)

($44,137)

($214,477)

175.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$46,405

$0

175.9 Eliminate funds for the Civil Air Patrol program. State General Funds

($75,340)

175.100 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,895,086

$2,932,199

$2,640,114

State General Funds

$2,895,086

$2,932,199

$2,640,114

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

State Funds Transfers

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

Agency to Agency Contracts

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,406,124 $33,443,237 $33,151,152

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

$7,383,615 $7,383,615
$411,930 $411,930 $7,795,545

176.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,946)

($3,946)

($3,946)

176.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,675)

($2,675)

($2,675)

176.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($4,477)

($4,477)

($4,477)

176.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$17,807

$0

$0

176.5 Reduce funds for personnel for two vacant positions ($129,212) and reduce hours for a part-time position ($9,554). (H:NO; Maintain one filled ethics investigator position and reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one certification evaluator position and redirect remaining funds for one ethics paralegal position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for certification evaluator position and ethics investigator position)

State General Funds

($138,766)

$0

($116,926)

176.6 Reduce funds for travel ($89,472), employee behavioral training ($21,720), subscriptions ($12,090), and offsite meetings ($19,930).

State General Funds

($143,212)

($143,212)

($143,212)

176.7 Reduce funds for equipment. State General Funds

($7,238)

($7,238)

($7,238)

176.8 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($37,285)

($37,285)

($37,285)

176.9 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($18,980)

($18,980)

($18,980)

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176.10 Reduce funds for consultant travel ($17,698), temporary labor ($14,024), legal services ($90,000), and ethics training ($10,000).

State General Funds

($131,722)

($131,722)

($131,722)

176.11 Utilize existing funds to develop a plan for the automation of certification application evaluations and approvals ($23,993). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

176.12 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$109,185

$0

176.13 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($356,835)

176.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,913,121

$7,143,265

$6,560,319

State General Funds

$6,913,121

$7,143,265

$6,560,319

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,325,051

$7,555,195

$6,972,249

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

$16,438,711 $16,438,711 $16,438,711

177.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($13,259)

($13,259)

($13,259)

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177.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$4

$4

$4

177.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($327)

($327)

($327)

177.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

177.5 Reduce funds for personnel ($405,777), computer charges ($3,273), and travel and supplies ($8,320) for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($417,370)

($417,370)

($417,370)

177.6 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

177.7 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($10,521)

($10,521)

($31,000)

177.8 Reduce funds and fund the early language and literacy pilot program in the Department of Early Care and Learning.

State General Funds

($2,300,000) ($2,300,000) ($2,300,000)

177.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$90,372

$0

177.10 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Department of Education for student support.

State General Funds

($10,576,759)

177.100 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,598,857 $12,687,610

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$12,598,857 $12,687,610

$2,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,598,857 $12,687,610

$2,000,000

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Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

$1,040,248 $1,040,248 $1,040,248

178.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,873)

($2,873)

($2,873)

178.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($63)

($63)

($63)

178.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,667

$0

$0

178.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$16,065

$0

178.5 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($87,373)

178.6 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($500)

178.7 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds

($4,199)

178.8 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($52,310)

178.9 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($1,253)

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178.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,038,979

$1,053,377

$891,677

State General Funds

$1,038,979

$1,053,377

$891,677

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,038,979

$1,053,377

$891,677

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

$1,017,859 $1,017,859 $1,017,859

179.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,284)

($3,284)

($3,284)

179.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($571)

($571)

($571)

179.3 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant administrative assistant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position)

State General Funds

($70,177)

($70,177)

($70,177)

179.4 Increase funds to annualize funds for personnel for five positions ($466,793) and operations ($42,421) to establish the Sexual Harassment Division.

State General Funds

$509,214

$509,214

$509,214

179.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$16,512

$0

179.6 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($111,964)

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179.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,453,041

$1,469,553

$1,341,077

State General Funds

$1,453,041

$1,469,553

$1,341,077

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,453,041

$1,469,553

$1,341,077

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

Section 28: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$829,564,834 $829,564,834

$829,564,834 $829,564,834

$1,084,254,894 $1,084,254,894

$501,046,266 $501,046,266

$16,281,783 $16,281,783

$96,802,095 $96,802,095

$56,164,105 $56,164,105

$91,937,920 $91,937,920

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

$12,100,916 $12,100,916

$308,691,690 $308,691,690

$306,889,452 $306,889,452

$1,802,238

$1,802,238

$28,770,946 $28,770,946

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$27,270,946 $27,270,946

$27,270,946 $27,270,946

$2,838,119

$2,838,119

$1,958,513

$1,958,513

$1,958,513

$1,958,513

$879,606

$879,606

$829,564,834 $829,564,834 $1,084,254,894 $501,046,266 $16,281,783 $96,802,095 $56,164,105 $91,937,920
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606

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Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$879,606

$879,606

$879,606

$1,945,428,793 $1,945,428,793 $1,945,428,793

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,693,860

State General Funds

$800,693,860

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,056,098,099

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$487,073,412

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$16,281,783

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$94,524,680

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$56,164,105

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$80,031,394

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,230,119

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$12,100,916

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$308,691,690

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$306,889,452

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$1,802,238

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,770,946

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$27,270,946

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,270,946

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,838,119

State Funds Transfers

$1,958,513

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,958,513

Agency Funds Transfers

$879,606

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$879,606

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,888,401,024

$808,378,513 $808,378,513 $1,056,743,284 $487,634,678 $16,281,783 $94,524,680 $56,164,105 $80,115,313
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $308,691,690 $306,889,452
$1,802,238 $28,770,946
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,270,946 $27,270,946 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,896,730,862

$729,309,277 $729,309,277 $1,060,322,160 $470,190,824 $16,281,783 $92,179,457 $56,164,105 $77,801,159
$1,230,119 $12,100,916 $334,373,797 $332,571,559
$1,802,238 $27,124,612
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $25,624,612 $25,624,612 $2,838,119 $1,958,513 $1,958,513
$879,606 $879,606 $1,819,594,168

Adoptions Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

$37,000,796 $37,000,796 $66,997,654 $53,298,174 $13,699,480 $13,699,480 $103,998,450

180.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$9,712

$0

$0

180.2 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$151,443 ($151,443)
$0

$151,443 ($151,443)
$0

$151,443 ($151,443)
$0

180.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$45,988

$0

180.4 Reduce funds to reflect twelve furlough days.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($66,609) ($44,199) ($110,808)

180.100 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,161,951 $37,198,227 $37,085,630

State General Funds

$37,161,951 $37,198,227 $37,085,630

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,846,211 $66,846,211 $66,802,012

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,146,731 $53,146,731 $53,102,532

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,699,480 $13,699,480 $13,699,480

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$13,699,480 $13,699,480 $13,699,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,008,162 $104,044,438 $103,887,642

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After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

181.1 Reduce TANF funded Afterschool contracts by $5,000,000 while maintaining contracts that generate TANF MOE at 3:1 ratio.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($5,000,000)

181.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$10,500,000 $10,500,000 $10,500,000 $10,500,000

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,321,131 $2,321,131 $6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

$2,321,131 $2,321,131 $6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

$2,321,131 $2,321,131 $6,018,365 $2,945,695 $3,072,670 $3,072,670 $8,339,496

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182.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$16,416

$0

182.2 Recognize $1,301,992 in marriage and divorce fee collections for the Children's Trust Fund for child abuse and neglect prevention. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

182.3 Reduce funds for administrative support contract using temporary help. State General Funds

($50,408)

182.4 Reduce funds to reflect twelve furlough days.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($27,204) ($5,192) ($32,396)

182.5 Reduce funds for contracts. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($227,513)

182.100 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,321,131

$2,337,547

$2,243,519

State General Funds

$2,321,131

$2,337,547

$2,243,519

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,018,365

$6,018,365

$5,785,660

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,945,695

$2,945,695

$2,940,503

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

$2,845,157

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,072,670

$3,072,670

$2,845,157

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,339,496

$8,355,912

$8,029,179

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754

$29,839,350 $29,839,350 $78,105,754

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$78,105,754 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $395,760 $395,760 $395,760
$111,182,364

$78,105,754 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $395,760 $395,760 $395,760
$111,182,364

$78,105,754 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $395,760 $395,760 $395,760
$111,182,364

183.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($371)

($371)

($371)

183.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($101,547)

($101,547)

($101,547)

183.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$400,694

$0

$0

183.4 Reduce funds for personnel for 101 vacant child support services agent positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 101 vacant child support services agent positions)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,799,155) ($3,492,478) ($5,291,633)

($1,799,155) ($3,492,478) ($5,291,633)

($1,799,155) ($3,492,478) ($5,291,633)

183.5 Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($30,044) ($30,044)

($30,044) ($30,044)

($380,119) ($737,878) ($1,117,997)

183.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$473,090

$0

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183.7 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($3,099,354) ($6,016,191) ($9,115,545)

183.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,308,927 $28,381,323 $24,458,804

State General Funds

$28,308,927 $28,381,323 $24,458,804

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,613,276 $74,613,276 $67,859,207

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$74,613,276 $74,613,276 $67,859,207

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,159,463 $106,231,859 $95,555,271

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238

$200,355,245 $200,355,245 $203,660,910 $28,916,928 $41,452,355
$502,830 $2,871,034 $129,917,763 $128,115,525 $1,802,238

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $404,157,288

184.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,190)

($3,190)

($3,190)

184.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,642,623

$0

$0

184.3 Reduce funds for contracts for legal assistance to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

($76,500) ($13,500) ($90,000)

184.4 Reduce funds for foster parent recruitment marketing and outreach. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

184.5 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant supervisor-mentor positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate six vacant supervisor-mentor positions)

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

($456,307) ($80,525)
($536,832)

184.6 Reduce funds for personnel for 127 vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 127 vacant social services specialist caseworker positions)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for 49 vacant positions)

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($5,868,770) ($916,925)
($6,785,695)

($5,868,770) ($916,925)
($6,785,695)

($3,719,534) ($537,649)
($4,257,183)

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184.7 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant foster care support positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate six vacant foster care support services positions)

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($226,780) ($40,019)
($266,799)

($226,780) ($40,019)
($266,799)

($226,780) ($40,019)
($266,799)

184.8 Reduce funds and transfer $2,400,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program for child protective caseworker positions (Total Funds: $0). (S:Reduce funds and transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect eliminated participation in centralized transportation services)

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

184.9 Reduce funds and replace funds with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions. (H:Reduce funds and replace $970,000 in state general funds with existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds for child protective caseworker positions and utilize $500,000 in state funds for the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children)(S:Reduce funds for contracts with Educational Programming, Assessment and Consultation (EPAC) for education services)

State General Funds

($1,470,000)

($970,000)

($470,000)

184.10 Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($287,136) ($50,672)
($337,808)

($287,136) ($50,672)
($337,808)

($287,136) ($50,672)
($337,808)

184.11 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$4,215,334

$0

184.12 Utilize $970,000 in existing funds to implement a pilot program for closed foster care cases beginning July 1, 2020. (H:YES)(S:Eliminate funds to reflect the non-implementation of a pilot program for closed foster care cases)

State General Funds

$0

($940,000)

184.13 Increase funds for a 2% targeted salary increase for DFCS support service specialists to address the 36% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$2,454,820

$0

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184.14 Reduce funds for field services for education, training, and mentors. State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:
184.15 Reduce field foster parent support by 10% during FY2020. State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:
184.16 Eliminate funds for Child Abuse Registry. State General Funds
184.17 Reduce funds for contracts for educational services with the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
184.18 Eliminate funds for Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
184.19 Reduce funds for contracts for Court Appointed Special Advocates. State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:
184.20 Reduce funds for Child Welfare Training Collaborative housed at Georgia State University. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
184.21 Reduce funds for SHINES maintenance and development. State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:
184.22 Utilize existing federal funds for personnel for the Family First Project Management Team. State General Funds

($510,000) ($90,000)
($600,000)
($243,000) ($42,882)
($285,882)
($975,000)
($1,903,400)
($994,050)
($19,000) ($16,796) ($35,796)
($313,406)
($766,350) ($766,350) ($1,532,700)
($438,600)

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184.23 Reduce funds for hourly safety services positions.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($320,344) ($56,532)
($376,876)

184.24 Reduce funds for contracts for Technical College System of Georgia for staff training.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($255,000) ($45,000)
($300,000)

184.25 Eliminate funds for GSU Professional Excellence Contract.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($850,263) ($150,047) ($1,000,310)

184.26 Reduce funds for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF) funds to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for substance abuse services and replace funding with state funds.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:

$3,024,180 ($6,048,360) ($3,024,180)

184.27 Reduce funds to reflect the strategic consolidation of Division of Family and Children Services offices.
State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($977,650) ($533,500) ($156,350) ($1,667,500)

184.28 Reduce funds to reflect twelve furlough days.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($6,333,959) ($1,304,519) ($7,638,478)

184.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,959,185 $190,959,185 $204,959,269 $28,916,928 $40,350,714
$502,830 $2,871,034 $132,317,763 $130,515,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $396,059,587

$196,486,716 $196,486,716 $204,959,269 $28,916,928 $40,350,714
$502,830 $2,871,034 $132,317,763 $130,515,525 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $401,587,118

$182,860,812 $182,860,812 $192,917,353 $28,916,928 $38,118,310
$502,830 $2,871,034 $122,508,251 $120,706,013 $1,802,238
$141,133 $141,133 $141,133 $375,919,298

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

185.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

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Departmental Administration (DHS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916 $1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916 $1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

$58,156,857 $58,156,857 $53,513,243 $31,568,266
$127,302 $6,780,375
$408,761 $5,276,916 $1,230,119 $8,121,504 $8,121,504 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,250,152

186.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,040)

($1,040)

($1,040)

186.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($8,182)

($8,182)

($8,182)

186.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($252,499)

($252,499)

($252,499)

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186.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$178,866

$0

$0

186.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Residential Child Care Licensing program for two positions.

State General Funds

($213,036)

($213,036)

($213,036)

186.6 Reduce funds for information technology contracts to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,320,508) ($1,320,508) ($1,942,055)

186.7 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 88.61% to 76.92%.

State General Funds

$1,446,067

$1,446,067

$1,446,067

186.8 Reduce funds for personnel to realize savings from vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 21 positions)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for realized cost-savings and to eliminate 46 vacant positions)

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($1,900,735) ($318,770)
($2,219,505)

($1,900,735) ($318,770)
($2,219,505)

($3,087,620) ($318,770)
($3,406,390)

186.9 Reduce funds for Georgia Memory Net to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($247,200)

$0

$0

186.10 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($160,000)

($160,000)

($287,169)

186.11 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($20,759)

($20,759)

($113,499)

186.12 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Council on Aging program for personnel for one position.

State General Funds

($71,391)

($71,391)

($71,391)

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186.13 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures. (S:Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect eliminated participation in centralized transportation services)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,400,000) ($2,400,000) ($2,400,000)

186.14 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$736,030

$0

186.15 Reduce funds for contracts for GSU Child Welfare Policy Institute. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,000,000)

186.16 Reduce funds for rent to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($110,841)

186.17 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($564,096)

186.18 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($75,688)

186.100-Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,586,440 $56,390,804 $52,875,808

State General Funds

$55,586,440 $56,390,804 $52,875,808

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,794,473 $50,794,473 $48,794,473

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,568,266 $31,568,266 $31,568,266

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$127,302

$127,302

$127,302

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$6,461,605

$6,461,605

$6,461,605

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$408,761

$408,761

$408,761

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,276,916

$5,276,916

$5,276,916

FFIND Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

$1,230,119

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

$3,721,504

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$5,721,504

$5,721,504

$3,721,504

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$13,545,587 $13,545,587 $13,545,587

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $119,960,965

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $120,765,329

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $115,250,333

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $26,339,444

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $26,339,444

$22,470,518 $22,470,518
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $26,339,444

187.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($23,022)

($23,022)

($23,022)

187.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$318,912

$0

$0

187.3 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($1,983)

($1,983)

($1,983)

187.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$363,173

$0

187.5 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate one vacant position. State General Funds

($38,858)

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187.6 Reduce funds for Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) contracts to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($184,961)

187.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,764,425 $22,808,686 $22,221,694

State General Funds

$22,764,425 $22,808,686 $22,221,694

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,868,926

$3,868,926

$3,868,926

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,589,387

$1,589,387

$1,589,387

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,633,351 $26,677,612 $26,090,620

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,269,203 $29,269,203 $30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

$29,269,203 $29,269,203 $30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

$29,269,203 $29,269,203 $30,929,341 $24,728,998
$6,200,343 $60,198,544

188.1 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

188.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$5,007

$0

188.3 Reduce state funds for home-delivered and congregate meals in each Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and replace with federal funds.

State General Funds

($1,406,232)

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188.4 Reduce state funds for 1,053 additional slots for non-Medicaid home and community based services and replace with federal funds.

State General Funds

($2,000,000)

188.98 Transfer funds and 15 positions from the Elder Support Services program to the Elder Community Living Services program to consolidate program budgets and expenditures.

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$4,353,642

$0

$0

$750,000

$0

$0

$5,987,729

$0

$0

$11,091,371

$0

$0

188.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,547,845 $29,199,210 $25,787,971

State General Funds

$33,547,845 $29,199,210 $25,787,971

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,667,070 $30,929,341 $30,929,341

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,716,727 $24,728,998 $24,728,998

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$6,950,343

$6,200,343

$6,200,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,214,915 $60,128,551 $56,717,312

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

$4,645,054 $4,645,054 $6,737,729 $5,987,729
$750,000 $11,382,783

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189.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,985)

($3,985)

($3,985)

189.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,238

$0

$0

189.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($195,000)

($195,000)

($195,000)

189.4 Reduce funds for marketing for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ARDC).

State General Funds

($94,920)

($94,920)

($184,665)

189.5 Reduce funds for travel and conference expenses. State General Funds

($745)

($745)

($745)

189.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$14,100

$0

189.7 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate two vacant positions. State General Funds

($208,102)

189.8 Reduce funds for assistive technology to assist older Georgians so that they may continue to live in their homes and communities.

State General Funds

($157,000)

189.98 Transfer funds and 15 positions from the Elder Support Services program to the Elder Community Living Services program to consolidate program budget and expenditures.

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($4,353,642)

$0

$0

($750,000)

$0

$0

($5,987,729)

$0

$0

($11,091,371)

$0

$0

189.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$4,364,504

$3,895,557

$0

$4,364,504

$3,895,557

$0

$6,737,729

$6,737,729

$0

$5,987,729

$5,987,729

$0

$750,000

$750,000

$0 $11,102,233 $10,633,286

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

190.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411

$121,206,639 $121,206,639 $209,627,789 $93,009,159
$44,344 $7,893,411

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

$435,317 $84,837,290 $23,408,268 $23,408,268 $330,834,428

191.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,105)

($1,105)

($1,105)

191.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,191)

($3,191)

($3,191)

191.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($734,812)

($734,812)

($734,812)

191.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,758,608

$0

$0

191.5 Reduce funds for information technology to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

($4,971,618) ($11,822,607) ($16,794,225)

191.6 Reduce funds for personnel for 105 vacant eligibility caseworker positions. (H:Maintain $1,122,534 for adequate staffing levels and salaries and reduce funds for attrition rates)(S:Reduce funds for twelve furlough days)

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($2,245,069)
($3,367,604) ($5,612,673)

($1,122,535)
($2,806,338) ($3,928,873)

($2,307,029) ($65,728)
($1,452,144) ($2,178,216) ($6,003,117)

191.7 Reduce funds for travel expenses to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($20,801) ($31,201) ($52,002)

($20,801) ($31,201) ($52,002)

($20,801) ($31,201) ($52,002)

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191.8 Utilize $3,711,633 in existing state funds to transfer the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Human Services (Total Funds: $14,802,500). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

191.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,431,756

$0

191.10 Reduce funds for contracts for Technical College System of Georgia for staff training.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($120,000) ($72,000)
($108,000) ($300,000)

191.11 Reduce funds to reflect the strategic consolidation of Division of Family and Children Services offices.
State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($613,600) ($133,500) ($552,240) ($368,160) ($1,667,500)

191.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$114,988,651 $115,784,333 $112,434,483

State General Funds

$114,988,651 $115,784,333 $112,434,483

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$194,406,377 $194,967,643 $192,843,993

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,610,354 $90,171,620 $90,323,582

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$44,344

$44,344

$44,344

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,893,411

$7,893,411

$7,893,411

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$435,317

$435,317

$435,317

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$73,014,683 $73,014,683 $70,938,299

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$23,408,268 $23,408,268 $23,209,040

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$23,408,268 $23,408,268 $23,209,040

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$309,395,028 $310,751,976 $305,278,476

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Out-of-Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

$289,250,519 $289,250,519 $101,458,160
$215,338 $40,056,691 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $390,708,679

192.1 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$115,712 ($115,712)
$0

$115,712 ($115,712)
$0

$115,712 ($115,712)
$0

192.2 Reduce funds to realize savings from a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

($6,695,134) ($741,292)
($7,436,426)

192.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing unobligated prior-year Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:

($46,209,112) $46,209,112
$0

192.4 Reduce funds for Child Caring Institution provider rates by 0.58%.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($520,280) ($62,406)
($582,686)

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192.100 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$282,671,097 $282,671,097 $235,941,705

State General Funds

$282,671,097 $282,671,097 $235,941,705

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,601,156 $100,601,156 $146,747,862

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$215,338

$215,338

$215,338

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$39,199,687 $39,199,687 $39,137,281

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$61,186,131 $61,186,131 $107,395,243

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$61,186,131 $61,186,131 $107,395,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$383,272,253 $383,272,253 $382,689,567

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$0 $0 $5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

193.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

$5,035,754 $5,035,754 $5,035,754

Residential Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

$1,880,878 $1,880,878
$619,263 $619,263 $2,500,141

194.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,400)

($1,400)

($1,400)

194.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$12,951

$0

$0

194.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Residential Child Care Licensing program for personnel for two positions.

State General Funds

$213,036

$213,036

$213,036

194.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$39,258

$0

194.5 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate three vacant positions along with a reduction in force for one position.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

($201,652) ($50,413)
($252,065)

194.100 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,105,465

$2,131,772

$1,890,862

State General Funds

$2,105,465

$2,131,772

$1,890,862

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$619,263

$619,263

$568,850

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$619,263

$619,263

$568,850

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,724,728

$2,751,035

$2,459,712

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Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

$100,000 $100,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,553,008

195.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

195.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

State General Funds

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,523,008 $36,523,008 $36,523,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866

$100,000 $100,000 $21,873,371 $4,540,505 $17,332,866

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

$17,332,866 $21,973,371

196.1 Reduce funds for contracts for community partnerships. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
196.2 Reduce funds to reflect twelve furlough days. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($3,138,041)
($152,711) ($38,180)
($190,891)

196.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,873,371 $21,873,371 $18,544,439

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

$4,502,325

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,332,866 $17,332,866 $14,042,114

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$17,332,866 $17,332,866 $14,042,114

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,973,371 $21,973,371 $18,644,439

Council On Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

$254,960 $254,960 $254,960

197.1 Eliminate funds for a media contract. State General Funds

($11,000)

($11,000)

($11,000)

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197.2 Eliminate funds for one council meeting. State General Funds

($4,298)

$0

($4,298)

197.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Council on Aging program for personnel for one position.

State General Funds

$71,391

$71,391

$71,391

197.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$4,199

$0

197.5 Eliminate funds for all travel and furlough all staff eight days. State General Funds

($35,694)

197.100 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$311,053

$319,550

$275,359

State General Funds

$311,053

$319,550

$275,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$311,053

$319,550

$275,359

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

$9,350,148 $9,350,148 $1,320,884 $1,320,884 $10,671,032

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198.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in each county's allocation from $50,000 to $47,000. (H:Maintain each county's allocation at $48,500)(S:Reduce funds for county collaboratives and operations)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($477,000) ($477,000)

($238,500) ($238,500)

($1,028,516) ($153,851)
($1,182,367)

198.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Family Connection Partnership technical assistance to the counties.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($84,009) ($83,919) ($167,928)

$0

($84,009)

$0

($83,919)

$0

($167,928)

198.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,789,139

$9,111,648

$8,237,623

State General Funds

$8,789,139

$9,111,648

$8,237,623

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,236,965

$1,320,884

$1,083,114

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,236,965

$1,320,884

$1,083,114

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,026,104 $10,432,532

$9,320,737

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

$293,438 $293,438 $2,870,034 $2,870,034 $3,163,472

199.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($97)

($97)

($97)

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199.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,448

$0

$0

199.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$4,451

$0

199.4 Reduce funds for realized cost savings due to holding vacant positions.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($17,256) ($63,759) ($81,015)

199.5 Reduce funds for travel, postage and supplies and materials to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($10,868) ($40,156) ($51,024)

199.6 Reduce funds for PeopleSoft billing to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($362) ($1,336) ($1,698)

199.7 Reduce funds for training consultant, equipment repairs from outside sources and annual blind vendor conference to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($27,348) ($101,048) ($128,396)

199.8 Increase funds for rental agreements to reflect projected increases.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$9,180 $33,919 $43,099

199.9 Increase funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$5,573 $20,592 $26,165

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199.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$296,789

$297,792

$252,260

State General Funds

$296,789

$297,792

$252,260

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,870,034

$2,870,034

$2,718,246

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,870,034

$2,870,034

$2,718,246

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,166,823

$3,167,826

$2,970,506

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

$1,970,447 $1,970,447 $12,358,104 $12,358,104
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $14,428,551

200.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,578)

($1,578)

($1,578)

200.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($657)

($657)

($657)

200.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($30,925)

($30,925)

($30,925)

200.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$18,131

$0

$0

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200.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($11,620) ($32,180) ($43,800)

($11,620) ($32,180) ($43,800)

($11,620) ($32,180) ($43,800)

200.6 Reduce funds to realize savings from program reorganization and personnel restructuring initiatives.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($427,245) ($1,182,941) ($1,610,186)

($427,245) ($1,182,941) ($1,610,186)

($427,245) ($1,182,941) ($1,610,186)

200.7 Reduce funds for travel to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($91,747) ($254,075) ($345,822)

($91,747) ($254,075) ($345,822)

($91,747) ($254,075) ($345,822)

200.8 Reduce funds for contracts.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($39,795) ($110,205) ($150,000)

($39,795) ($110,205) ($150,000)

($39,795) ($110,205) ($150,000)

200.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$32,546

$0

200.10 Reduce funds for printing, sponsorship, registration, events, advertising and video production to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($121,997) ($450,759) ($572,756)

200.11 Reduce funds to reflect no anticipated equipment purchases.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($19,979) ($73,821) ($93,800)

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200.12 Reduce funds to realign budget to reflect PeopleSoft billing redirected to VR Services. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:
200.13 Reduce funds for lease payments to reflect lease renegotiations and terminations. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:
200.14 Reduce funds for temp services contract to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:
200.15 Transfer funds to account for anticipated cost allocation adjustments. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($50,223) ($185,565) ($235,788)
($13,424) ($49,600) ($63,024)
($27,952) ($103,278) ($131,230)
$3,181 $11,751 $14,932

200.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,385,011

$1,399,426

$1,136,486

State General Funds

$1,385,011

$1,399,426

$1,136,486

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,778,703 $10,778,703

$9,927,431

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,778,703 $10,778,703

$9,927,431

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,263,714 $12,278,129 $11,163,917

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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$0 $0 $73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

201.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

$73,148,166 $73,148,166 $73,148,166

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$0 $0 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

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202.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

$6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755 $6,845,755

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

$21,099,651 $21,099,651 $82,728,275 $82,728,275
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761 $1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $111,532,791

203.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($354)

($354)

($354)

203.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($26,769)

($26,769)

($26,769)

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203.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$198,706

$0

$0

203.4 Reduce funds for telecommunication to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($325,172) ($851,538) ($1,176,710)

($325,172) ($851,538) ($1,176,710)

($314,519) ($816,848) ($1,131,367)

203.5 Eliminate funds to reflect savings associated with a relocation.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($41,452) ($108,548) ($150,000)

($41,452) ($108,548) ($150,000)

($41,452) ($108,548) ($150,000)

203.6 Reduce funds for consulting services. (S:Reduce funds for contracts for consulting, state, and service contracts to reflect projected expenditures)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($138,174) ($361,826)
($500,000)

($138,174) ($361,826)
($500,000)

($504,949) ($2,007,147)
($751,042) ($3,263,138)

203.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings from fleet reorganization and reductions in travel.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($240,487) ($888,558) ($1,129,045)

($240,487) ($888,558) ($1,129,045)

($240,487) ($888,558) ($1,129,045)

203.8 Reduce funds for personnel to realize savings from vacant positions. (S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the elimination 127 positions resulting from realignment across the program)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,199,198) ($3,140,257)
($4,339,455)

($1,199,198) ($3,140,257)
($4,339,455)

($866,194) ($3,679,143) ($1,013,800) ($5,559,137)

203.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$197,833

$0

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203.10 Reduce funds for repair & maintenance, supplies & materials and reserves set aside for unforeseen critical repairs to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($48,269) ($348,819) ($397,088)

203.11 Reduce funds for equipment replacement and repair & maintenance to reflect projected expenditures.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($15,494) ($54,506) ($70,000)

203.12 Increase funds for software renewals and PeopleSoft billing redirected to VR Services.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$187,781 $690,787 $878,568

203.13 Reduce funds for planned reductions through provider management internal controls and providing in house Pre-ETS Services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,688,241) ($7,889,061)
$118,508 ($9,458,794)

203.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,326,751

State General Funds

$19,326,751

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$77,377,548

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$77,377,548

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,438,104

Sales and Services

$5,438,104

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,438,104

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,266,761

Appropriation (HB 793)

$19,325,878 $19,325,878 $77,377,548 $77,377,548
$5,438,104 $5,438,104 $5,438,104 $2,266,761

$17,540,704 $17,540,704 $67,626,432 $67,626,432
$3,791,770 $3,791,770 $3,791,770 $2,266,761

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $104,409,164

$1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $104,408,291

$1,387,155 $1,387,155
$879,606 $879,606 $91,225,667

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$21,280,384 $21,280,384

$21,280,384 $21,280,384

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$425,368

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$21,280,384 $21,280,384
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,044,778

$334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,044,778

$334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,044,778

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$21,227,344 $21,227,344
$425,368 $425,368 $237,353 $237,353 $237,353 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,224,091

$22,177,100 $22,177,100
$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $22,941,494

$18,241,010 $18,241,010
$248,405 $248,405
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $18,828,441

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

$2,242,131 $2,242,131 $2,242,131

204.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$13,515

$13,515

$13,515

204.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($4,530)

($4,530)

($4,530)

204.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$6,476

$0

$0

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204.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect realignment of duties. State General Funds

($78,528)

($78,528)

($57,536)

204.5 Reduce funds for rent to reflect the consolidation of office space. State General Funds

($63,408)

($63,408)

($63,408)

204.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$40,810

$0

204.7 Reduce funds to eliminate all non-essential travel. State General Funds

($2,000)

204.8 Reduce funds for Georgia Building Authority maintenance-related costs. State General Funds

($12,000)

204.9 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant human resources assistant position. State General Funds

($89,053)

204.100-Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,115,656

$2,149,990

$2,027,119

State General Funds

$2,115,656

$2,149,990

$2,027,119

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,115,656

$2,149,990

$2,027,119

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

$834,329 $834,329 $834,329

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205.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reflect the consolidation of a general counsel position and the Governor's intent to eliminate remaining funds associated with the position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of duties)

State General Funds

($90,470)

($90,470)

($166,779)

205.2 Reduce funds for rent to reflect the consolidation of office space. State General Funds

($17,550)

($17,550)

($17,550)

205.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$14,447

$0

205.4 Reduce funds to eliminate all non-essential travel. State General Funds

($3,000)

205.5 Reduce funds for Georgia Building Authority maintenance-related costs. State General Funds

($12,000)

205.6 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate one position. State General Funds

($103,304)

205.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$726,309

$740,756

$531,696

State General Funds

$726,309

$740,756

$531,696

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$726,309

$740,756

$531,696

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$7,778,058 $7,778,058

$7,778,058 $7,778,058

$7,778,058 $7,778,058

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

$425,368 $425,368
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,542,452

206.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$17,809

$0

$0

206.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the elimination of six vacant positions and the realignment of duties. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate six vacant safety engineer positions and the realignment of duties)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the elimination of two vacant building inspector positions ($135,907), one vacant safety engineer position ($66,335), one vacant plan reviewer position ($72,807), one vacant fire marshal position ($161,807), and one vacant license processor position ($56,628))

State General Funds

($401,083)

($401,083)

($493,484)

206.3 Reduce funds for rent to reflect the consolidation of office space. State General Funds

($74,278)

($74,278)

($74,278)

206.4 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for one deputy state fire marshal position and associated operations.

State General Funds

$206,256

$206,256

$0

206.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$120,060

$0

206.6 Reduce funds for Georgia Building Authority maintenance-related costs. State General Funds

($12,000)

206.7 Eliminate funds for the Bureau of Labor Statistics function. State General Funds

($111,725)

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206.8 Reduce funds for travel to reflect transition to virtual inspection model. State General Funds

($50,000)

206.9 Replace funds to reflect projected loss of other funds for nursing home inspections.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$100,000 ($100,000)
$0

206.10 Replace funds to reflect loss of other funds due to projected decrease in Manufactured Housing production.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$76,963 ($76,963)
$0

206.11 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of duties. State General Funds

($141,571)

206.12 Reduce funds for the ImageTrend state-sponsored incident reporting system to recognize current funding strategy for utilization across FY2021.

State General Funds

($102,000)

206.98 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Affairs to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to consolidate and streamline industrialized and manufactured building inspections.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$232,353

$0

$0

206.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,526,762

$7,629,013

$6,969,963

State General Funds

$7,526,762

$7,629,013

$6,969,963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$425,368

$425,368

$248,405

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$425,368

$425,368

$248,405

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$237,353

$5,000

$5,000

Sales and Services

$237,353

$5,000

$5,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$237,353 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,523,509

$5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $8,393,407

$5,000 $334,026 $334,026 $334,026 $7,557,394

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

$706,227 $706,227 $706,227

207.1 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reflect the consolidation of a director position and the Governor's intent to eliminate the remaining funds associated with the position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of duties)

State General Funds

($40,174)

($40,174)

($101,505)

207.2 Reduce funds for rent to reflect the consolidation of office space. State General Funds

($2,200)

($2,200)

($2,200)

207.3 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies gained by transferring the program to the Department of Banking and Finance.

State General Funds

($176,721)

$0

($115,390)

207.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$10,123

$0

207.98 Transfer funds from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to the Department of Banking and Finance to consolidate and streamline the supervision of financial institutions.

State General Funds

($487,132)

$0

($487,132)

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207.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$673,976

$0

State General Funds

$0

$673,976

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$673,976

$0

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

$9,719,639 $9,719,639 $9,719,639

208.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$12,952

$0

$0

208.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the elimination of one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the consolidation of an administrative procedure position and the Governor's intent to eliminate remaining funds associated with the position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of duties and elimination of position)

State General Funds

($103,163)

($103,163)

($103,140)

208.3 Reduce funds for operations and rent to reflect savings from office space consolidation.

State General Funds

($132,096)

($132,096)

($132,096)

208.4 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Special Fraud program to provide transparency in assessment collections and expenses.

State General Funds

($3,390,556) ($3,390,556) ($3,390,556)

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208.5 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for one deputy safety fire marshal position and associated operations.

State General Funds

($206,256)

($206,256)

$0

208.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$105,462

$0

208.7 Reduce funds for Georgia Building Authority maintenance-related costs. State General Funds

($12,000)

208.8 Reduce funds for one vacant consumer services position ($77,665) and one vacant agents license processor position ($56,627).

State General Funds

($134,292)

208.9 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate five positions. State General Funds

($505,620)

208.10 Reduce funds for contracts and perform administrative hearings at Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.

State General Funds

($30,000)

208.11 Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate part-time positions. State General Funds

($90,259)

208.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,900,520

$5,993,030

$5,321,676

State General Funds

$5,900,520

$5,993,030

$5,321,676

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,900,520

$5,993,030

$5,321,676

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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209.1 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Special Fraud program to provide transparency in assessment collections and expenses.

State General Funds

$3,390,556

$3,390,556

$3,390,556

209.2 Increase funds for the special fraud assessment and remit funds to the Office of the State Treasurer within 90 days of July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,567,541

$1,567,541

$0

209.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$32,238

$0

209.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

209.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,958,097

$4,990,335

$3,390,556

State General Funds

$4,958,097

$4,990,335

$3,390,556

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,958,097

$4,990,335

$3,390,556

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$157,993,287 $157,993,287

$157,993,287 $157,993,287

$97,871,256 $97,871,256

$97,370,858 $97,370,858

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

$31,732,219 $31,732,219

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$30,003,768 $30,003,768

$157,993,287 $157,993,287 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303
$287,860,065

$30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303
$287,860,065

$30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303
$287,860,065

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$149,962,756 $149,962,756 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $279,829,534

$156,301,736 $156,301,736 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $286,168,514

$142,742,668 $142,742,668 $97,871,256 $97,370,858
$500,398 $500,398 $31,732,219 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $30,003,768 $30,003,768 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $272,609,446

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,332,232 $8,332,232
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000

$8,332,232 $8,332,232
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000

$8,332,232 $8,332,232
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

$75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

$75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,683,135

210.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$7,196

$7,196

$7,196

210.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($11,592)

($11,592)

($11,592)

210.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$18,921

$0

$0

210.4 Reduce funds by decreasing travel costs. State General Funds

($4,702)

($4,702)

($4,702)

210.5 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant budget analyst and one vacant legal secretary)(S:Reduce funds by freezing three vacant positions)

State General Funds

($176,924)

($176,924)

($278,445)

210.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$84,145

$0

210.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,165,131

$8,230,355

$8,044,689

State General Funds

$8,165,131

$8,230,355

$8,044,689

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,516,034

$75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,581,258

$75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,395,592

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

$4,741,253 $4,741,253 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $11,050,147

211.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,521)

($1,521)

($1,521)

211.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($10,588)

($10,588)

($10,588)

211.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$45,120

$0

$0

211.4 Reduce funds and replace funds with existing other funds. State General Funds

($1,424,660) ($1,424,660) ($1,424,660)

211.5 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant CJIS analyst and one vacant CJ compliance specialist)

State General Funds

($152,993)

($152,993)

($152,993)

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211.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$69,676

$0

211.7 Reduce funds and replace funds with other funds to reflect an increase in criminal background check fees of $2.25.

State General Funds

($1,030,253) ($1,030,253)

211.8 Reduce funds to reflect the decommissioning of GETS servers. State General Funds

($129,985)

211.100 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,196,611

$2,190,914

$1,991,253

State General Funds

$3,196,611

$2,190,914

$1,991,253

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,505,505

$8,499,808

$8,300,147

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

$39,833,338 $39,833,338
$1,782,506 $1,782,506
$157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $41,773,709

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212.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($87,726)

($87,726)

($87,726)

212.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$94,607

$0

$0

212.3 Reduce funds by eliminating nine vacant scientists, two vacant lab technicians, and freezing two additional scientist positions. (H:NO; Provide funds to rehire forensic biology scientists and lab technicians to address the crime lab backlog, including sexual assault kits)(S:Reduce funds by freezing up to 17 vacant scientist positions and 10 vacant lab tech positions)

State General Funds

($849,894)

$0 ($1,675,520)

212.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($101,806)

($101,806)

($125,985)

212.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$561,074

$0

212.6 Increase funds for a full year of maintenance and operations for the new Coastal Lab/Medical Examiner Office.

State General Funds

$550,351

$550,351

212.7 Utilize $550,351 in existing funds to hire scientists and lab technicians. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

212.8 Increase funds to outsource chemistry cases to address the crime lab backlog. State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

212.9 Eliminate funds for overtime. State General Funds

($243,704)

212.10 Reduce funds for service agreements for lab equipment. State General Funds

($1,105,401)

212.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

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implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,888,519 $41,755,231 $38,145,353

State General Funds

$38,888,519 $41,755,231 $38,145,353

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

$1,782,506

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,828,890 $43,695,602 $40,085,724

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

$51,078,806 $51,078,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $54,615,609

213.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,011)

($1,011)

($1,011)

213.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($111,920)

($111,920)

($111,920)

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213.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$37,844

$0

$0

213.4 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for watch desk operations. State General Funds

($29,953)

($29,953)

($29,953)

213.5 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for two analyst positions to continue support for the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. (H:Maintain one analyst and reflect the Governor's intent to transfer funds for one analyst to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to continue support for the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board)(S:Reduce funds to eliminate two analyst positions and transfer funds for one analyst position to the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) while maintaining one analyst position to continue to support for the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board)

State General Funds

($160,146)

($80,073)

($240,216)

213.6 Reduce funds by eliminating 20 vacant sworn positons and two vacant non-sworn positions. (H:Maintain four sworn positions and one forensic auditor position, and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 16 vacant sworn positions and one vacant programmer analyst supervisor)(S:Reduce funds by freezing up to 28 vacant sworn positions and three vacant non-sworn positions)

State General Funds

($2,565,906) ($2,096,121) ($3,601,741)

213.7 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($186,391)

($186,391)

($186,391)

213.8 Increase funds for one Special Agent in Charge, three Special Agents, two Criminal Intelligence Analysts, and one Database Administrator for the GBI Gang Task Force.

State General Funds

$884,818

$884,818

$884,818

213.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$788,606

$0

213.10 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($1,306,622)

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213.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$48,946,141 $50,246,761 $46,485,770

State General Funds

$48,946,141 $50,246,761 $46,485,770

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

$1,812,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

$1,724,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

$1,653,451

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,482,944 $53,783,564 $50,022,573

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

$40,195,643 $40,195,643 $94,263,997 $93,763,599
$500,398 $500,398 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810 $157,925,450

214.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($914)

($914)

($914)

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214.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$364

$0

$0

214.3 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position and transferring duties to other filled positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant grant specialist and transfer duties to other filled positions)

State General Funds

($20,689)

($20,689)

($57,229)

214.4 Reduce funds for operations for publication and training. State General Funds

($14,500)

($14,500)

($14,500)

214.5 Reduce funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants to local governments. State General Funds

($656,560)

$0

($868,190)

214.6 Reduce funds for technical assistance to courts provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as a result of implementing service guidelines.

State General Funds

($300,000)

$0

($300,000)

214.7 Reduce funds for the Department of Community Supervision Day Reporting Center program.

State General Funds

($45,000)

($45,000)

($105,000)

214.8 Reduce funds for state grants to local accountability courts. State General Funds

($2,119,440)

$0 ($2,659,881)

214.9 Reduce funds to meet anticipated expenditures. State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

$0

214.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$23,152

$0

214.11 Reduce funds for personnel by eliminating one IT leadership position. State General Funds

($20,394)

214.12 Reduce funds for state share of grants management IT system. State General Funds

($14,754)

214.13 Reduce funds for state share of rent. State General Funds

($5,241)

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214.14 Reduce funds for contracts for statistical analysis and communications support. State General Funds 214.15 Reduce funds for personnel by moving one position to 25% federally funded. State General Funds 214.16 Reduce funds for travel and supplies in the CJCC Juvenile Justice Section. State General Funds 214.17 Reduce funds for training and support contracts for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant recipients. State General Funds 214.18 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the accountability court training calendar and Council operations. State General Funds

($17,050) ($20,409) ($2,091) ($12,080) ($315,000)

214.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,988,904 $40,087,692 $35,782,910

State General Funds

$36,988,904 $40,087,692 $35,782,910

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$94,263,997 $94,263,997 $94,263,997

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$93,763,599 $93,763,599 $93,763,599

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$500,398

$500,398

$500,398

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

Sales and Services

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$23,465,810 $23,465,810 $23,465,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,718,711 $157,817,499 $153,512,717

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Continuation Budget

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

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shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

$576,092 $576,092 $576,092

215.1 Reduce funds for training and travel. State General Funds

($34,565)

($34,565)

($25,000)

215.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$9,391

$0

215.3 Reduce funds for the Treatment Fidelity program. State General Funds

($6,717)

215.4 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the accountability court training calendar. State General Funds

($31,653)

215.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$541,527

$550,918

$512,722

State General Funds

$541,527

$550,918

$512,722

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$541,527

$550,918

$512,722

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

$13,235,923 $13,235,923 $13,235,923

216.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$3,942

$0

216.2 Reduce funds for current year grant funds for domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers. State General Funds

($1,455,952)

216.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,239,865 $11,779,971

State General Funds

$13,235,923 $13,239,865 $11,779,971

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,235,923 $13,239,865 $11,779,971

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$350,691,501 $350,691,501

$350,691,501 $350,691,501

$6,425,565

$6,425,565

$3,201,808

$3,201,808

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

$357,384,470 $357,384,470

$350,691,501 $350,691,501
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $357,384,470

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$331,643,251 $331,643,251
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $338,336,220

$333,383,538 $333,383,538
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $340,076,507

$305,965,710 $305,965,710
$6,425,565 $3,201,808 $3,223,757
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $312,658,679

Community Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

$98,222,772 $98,222,772
$3,223,757 $3,223,757
$206,084 $206,084 $206,084 $101,652,613

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217.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($4,045)

($4,045)

($4,045)

217.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($91,838)

($91,838)

($91,838)

217.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$918,924

$0

$0

217.4 Reduce funds by eliminating non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 40 vacant non-security positions)(S:Reduce funds by eliminating 145 vacant non-security positions)

State General Funds

($1,709,916) ($1,709,916) ($6,317,294)

217.5 Increase funds to annualize operations for a Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Victims' Facility in Paulding County.

State General Funds

$100,682

$100,682

$100,682

217.6 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($88,468)

($88,468)

($155,301)

217.7 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

217.8 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000)

State General Funds

$13,544

$6,772

$0

217.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$923,865

$0

217.10 Reduce funds for operations by 20%. State General Funds

($268,416)

217.11 Reduce funds to reflect the reduction of the Verizon contract due to unused devices. State General Funds

($90,924)

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217.12 Reduce funds to eliminate temporary staffing contracts. State General Funds 217.13 Reduce funds to reflect CGL one-time expenses for Paulding CSEC. State General Funds 217.14 Reduce funds for Community contracts by replacing funds with other fund sources. State General Funds 217.15 Reduce funds to dislocate emergency CSO relocations. State General Funds 217.16 Reduce funds to consolidate CSO locations. State General Funds 217.17 Reduce funds for assessment and classification. State General Funds 217.18 Reduce funds to reflect the conversion to mobile internet connection from AT&T lines at CSOs. State General Funds

($91,200) ($419,019) ($3,899,319) ($272,855) ($390,054)
($58,669) ($529,200)

217.100 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$97,211,655 $97,209,824 $85,585,320

State General Funds

$97,211,655 $97,209,824 $85,585,320

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

$3,223,757

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

Federal Funds Transfers

$206,084

$206,084

$206,084

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FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,084

$206,084

$100,641,496 $100,639,665

$206,084 $89,015,161

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

$25,159,399 $25,159,399
$61,320 $61,320 $61,320 $25,220,719

218.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($10,353)

($10,353)

($10,353)

218.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($27,787)

($27,787)

($27,787)

218.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$58,037

$0

$0

218.4 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($17,694)

($17,694)

($24,569)

218.5 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

218.6 Reduce funds by eliminating non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant auditor)(S:Reduce funds by eliminating six vacant non-security positions)

State General Funds

($84,642)

($84,642)

($350,712)

218.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$293,294

$0

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218.8 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for juvenile correctional officers to address the 95% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$2,768

$0

218.9 Reduce funds for operations by 20%. State General Funds

($150,306)

218.10 Reduce funds for information technology. State General Funds

($6,222)

218.11 Reduce funds to reflect the reduction of the Verizon contract due to unused devices. State General Funds

($50,698)

218.12 Reduce funds to eliminate temporary staffing contracts. State General Funds

($175,499)

218.13 Reduce funds for administrative services. State General Funds

($210,983)

218.14 Reduce funds for the Office of Technology and Information Services. State General Funds

($610,896)

218.15 Reduce funds to eliminate a training contract. State General Funds

($55,605)

218.100-Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,046,960 $25,284,985 $23,455,769

State General Funds

$25,046,960 $25,284,985 $23,455,769

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

Sales and Services

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,320

$61,320

$61,320

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,108,280 $25,346,305 $23,517,089

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Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

$96,202,644 $96,202,644
$1,435,033 $1,435,033 $97,637,677

219.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($95,597)

($95,597)

($95,597)

219.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($109,154)

($109,154)

($109,154)

219.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$991,471

$0

$0

219.4 Reduce funds to reflect the closure of the Sumter Youth Development Campus as a result of declining population due to criminal justice reform.

State General Funds

($11,016,475) ($11,016,475) ($10,776,360)

219.5 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant deputy commissioner position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant deputy commissioner position)

State General Funds

($184,811)

($184,811)

($184,811)

219.6 Reduce funds by eliminating one program coordinator position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant program coordinator)

State General Funds

($129,474)

($129,474)

($129,474)

219.7 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($102,623)

($102,623)

($154,826)

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219.8 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($174,000)

($174,000)

($174,000)

219.9 Reduce funds for facility maintenance worker positions by shifting maintenance work at seven facilities to a contract.

State General Funds

($843,731)

($843,731)

($458,361)

219.10 Reduce funds by eliminating security and non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 101 vacant security positions and 14 vacant non-security positions)(S:Reduce funds by eliminating 104 vacant security positions and 74 vacant non-security positions)

State General Funds

($4,869,424) ($4,869,424) ($7,895,384)

219.11 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000)

State General Funds

$160,452

$80,226

$0

219.12 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,123,239

$0

219.13 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for juvenile correctional officers to address the 95% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$700,077

$0

219.14 Reduce funds for operations by 20%. State General Funds

($429,101)

219.15 Reduce funds for information technology. State General Funds

($33,114)

219.16 Reduce funds to reflect the reduction of the Verizon contract due to unused devices. State General Funds

($27,286)

219.17 Reduce funds to eliminate temporary staffing contracts. State General Funds

($276,030)

219.18 Reduce funds to reflect a restructure of five education positions. State General Funds

($451,778)

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219.19 Reduce funds for behavioral health. State General Funds
219.20 Reduce fund for nutrition. State General Funds

($63,580) ($24,394)

219.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$79,829,278 $80,580,897 $74,919,394

State General Funds

$79,829,278 $80,580,897 $74,919,394

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

$1,435,033

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,264,311 $82,015,930 $76,354,427

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

$131,106,686 $131,106,686
$1,766,775 $1,766,775 $132,873,461

220.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($127,179)

($127,179)

($127,179)

220.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($145,543)

($145,543)

($145,543)

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220.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,675,022

$0

$0

220.4 Reduce funds for facility maintenance worker positions by shifting maintenance work at 25 facilities to a contract.

State General Funds

($716,558)

($716,558)

($395,760)

220.5 Reduce funds by eliminating security and non-security positions vacant since July 1, 2018. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 42 vacant security positions and eight vacant non-security positions)(S:Reduce funds by eliminating 96 vacant security and 82 vacant non-security positions)

State General Funds

($2,139,098) ($2,139,098) ($7,206,653)

220.6 Reduce funds by eliminating landline telephones for employees with cellular phones.

State General Funds

($145,088)

($145,088)

($236,257)

220.7 Reduce funds by reducing travel and eliminating supplementary training conferences.

State General Funds

($246,000)

($246,000)

($246,000)

220.8 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000)

State General Funds

$293,116

$146,558

$0

220.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,433,769

$0

220.10 Increase funds for a 4% targeted salary increase for juvenile correctional officers to address the 95% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$1,140,285

$0

220.11 Reduce funds for operations by 20%. State General Funds

($616,326)

220.12 Reduce funds for information technology. State General Funds

($54,960)

220.13 Reduce funds to reflect the reduction of the Verizon contract due to unused devices. State General Funds

($37,492)

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220.14 Reduce funds for nutrition. State General Funds

($35,289)

220.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$129,555,358 $130,307,832 $122,005,227

State General Funds

$129,555,358 $130,307,832 $122,005,227

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

$1,766,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,322,133 $132,074,607 $123,772,002

Section 32: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$13,929,954 $13,929,954

$13,929,954 $13,929,954

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$3,761,000

$3,761,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$3,161,000

$5,845,400

$5,845,400

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$4,286,182

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$115,416,908 $115,416,908

$13,929,954 $13,929,954 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $115,416,908

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$12,944,082 $12,944,082 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,431,036

$12,866,984 $12,866,984 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,353,938

$12,759,590 $12,759,590 $91,880,554 $91,880,554
$3,761,000 $600,000 $600,000
$3,161,000 $3,161,000 $5,845,400 $4,286,182 $4,286,182 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $114,246,544

Departmental Administration (DOL)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182

$1,753,851 $1,753,851 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$901,182 $30,084,186

$901,182 $30,084,186

$901,182 $30,084,186

221.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($295)

($295)

($295)

221.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,451)

($1,451)

($1,451)

221.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,146

$0

$0

221.4 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds) State General Funds

($88,791)

($88,791)

($88,791)

221.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$244

$0

221.100-Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,667,460

$1,663,558

$1,663,314

State General Funds

$1,667,460

$1,663,558

$1,663,314

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,003,153 $24,003,153 $24,003,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

$3,426,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Sales and Services

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

$2,826,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

State Funds Transfers

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

Agency to Agency Contracts

$901,182

$901,182

$901,182

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,997,795 $29,993,893 $29,993,649

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Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$0 $0 $2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

222.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

$2,663,385 $2,663,385 $2,663,385

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

$4,438,466 $4,438,466 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,265,232

223.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,210)

($2,210)

($2,210)

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223.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$63,292

$0

$0

223.3 Reduce funds for personnel for four vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds)

State General Funds

($224,703)

($224,703)

($224,703)

223.4 Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

223.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$47,740

$0

223.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,274,845

$4,259,293

$4,211,553

State General Funds

$4,274,845

$4,259,293

$4,211,553

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,491,766 $25,491,766 $25,491,766

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,101,611 $30,086,059 $30,038,319

Workforce Solutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000

$7,737,637 $7,737,637 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers
Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

$3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

$3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $52,404,105

224.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,705)

($3,705)

($3,705)

224.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$117,054

$0

$0

224.3 Reduce funds for personnel for 11 vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds)

State General Funds

($522,303)

($522,303)

($522,303)

224.4 Reduce funds and transfer funds from the Jobs for Georgia Graduates Initiative to employment services to assist career center operations.

State General Funds

($326,906)

($326,906)

($326,906)

224.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$59,410

$0

224.6 Utilize administrative assessment collections to sufficiently support career center operations. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

224.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,001,777

$6,944,133

$6,884,723

State General Funds

$7,001,777

$6,944,133

$6,884,723

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$39,722,250 $39,722,250 $39,722,250

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,944,218

$4,944,218

$4,944,218

State Funds Transfers

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

$3,385,000

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Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 33: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,668,245

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,610,601

$1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,551,191

Section Total - Continuation

$33,230,364 $33,230,364

$33,230,364 $33,230,364

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$772,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$73,917,479 $73,917,479

Section Total - Final
$31,699,812 $31,699,812
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $72,386,927

$33,532,304 $33,532,304
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $74,219,419

$33,230,364 $33,230,364
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $73,917,479
$30,295,129 $30,295,129
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$772,051 $772,051 $772,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $70,982,244

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Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

$31,853,589 $31,853,589
$769,940 $769,940 $769,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $68,940,603

225.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,435)

($1,435)

($1,435)

225.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,091)

($3,091)

($3,091)

225.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($9,077)

($9,077)

($9,077)

225.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$43,770

$0

$0

225.5 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:Maintain funding for five attorneys and eight support staff and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate vacant positions)(S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions)

State General Funds

($1,993,822)

($776,276) ($2,500,339)

225.6 Transfer funds from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Law for legal services to support election security.

State General Funds

$194,237

$194,237

$194,237

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225.7 Increase funds for personnel for one attorney in the human trafficking unit.

State General Funds

$194,237

$194,237

$0

225.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$639,745

$0

225.9 Reduce funds for certain legal research and reference sources. State General Funds

($60,941)

225.10 Reduce funds for certain communications software and media subscriptions. State General Funds

($34,906)

225.11 Eliminate funds for the Employee Assistance Program. State General Funds

($4,863)

225.12 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($120,000)

225.13 Reduce funds for data center expenses. State General Funds

($39,031)

225.14 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($275,409)

225.15 Reduce funds for temporary personnel. State General Funds

($80,000)

225.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,278,408 $32,091,929 $28,918,734

State General Funds

$30,278,408 $32,091,929 $28,918,734

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

Sales and Services

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$769,940

$769,940

$769,940

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $67,365,422

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $69,178,943

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $66,005,748

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

$1,376,775 $1,376,775 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,876

226.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($380)

($380)

($380)

226.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$2,918

$0

$0

226.3 Increase funds for two investigators. State General Funds

$42,091

$42,091

$0

226.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$21,889

$0

226.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,421,404 $1,421,404 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,021,505

$1,440,375 $1,440,375 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,040,476

$1,376,395 $1,376,395 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,976,496

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.

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$120,924,135 $120,924,135

$120,924,135 $120,924,135

$70,321,680 $70,321,680

$70,310,073 $70,310,073

$11,607

$11,607

$95,594,289 $95,594,289

$339,582

$339,582

$339,582

$339,582

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$64,790

$64,790

$64,790

$64,790

$95,183,330 $95,183,330

$95,183,330 $95,183,330

$239,782

$239,782

$239,782

$239,782

$120,924,135 $120,924,135 $70,321,680 $70,310,073
$11,607 $95,594,289
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,183,330 $95,183,330 $239,782 $239,782

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$239,782

$239,782

$239,782

$287,079,886 $287,079,886 $287,079,886

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$136,425,967 $136,425,967 $71,157,477 $71,157,477 $95,664,564
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,253,605 $95,253,605 $739,782 $739,782 $739,782 $303,987,790

$139,772,433 $139,772,433 $71,157,477 $71,157,477 $95,664,564
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,253,605 $95,253,605 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $306,834,256

$127,517,192 $127,517,192 $71,157,477 $71,157,477 $95,664,564
$339,582 $339,582
$2,930 $2,930 $3,657 $3,657 $64,790 $64,790 $95,253,605 $95,253,605 $239,782 $239,782 $239,782 $294,579,015

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$2,966,301 $2,966,301

$2,966,301 $2,966,301

$2,966,301 $2,966,301

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

$5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

$5,054,621 $5,054,621
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,128,847

227.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,034)

($3,034)

($3,034)

227.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$11,468

$0

$0

227.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($108,315)

($108,315)

($124,718)

227.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

227.5 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position and replace state funds with federal funds for two positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business operations manager position and replace state funds with federal funds for two positions)(S:Reduce funds for personnel and replace state funds with federal funds for two positions)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($173,543) $41,523
($132,020)

($173,543) $41,523
($132,020)

($309,890) $41,523
($268,367)

227.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program to the Coastal Resources program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.

State General Funds

$128,672

$128,672

$128,672

227.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$40,263

$0

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227.8 Increase funds for two marine biologists to support oyster aquaculture. State General Funds

$200,000

$0

227.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,781,549

$3,010,344

$2,617,331

State General Funds

$2,781,549

$3,010,344

$2,617,331

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

$5,096,144

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$107,925

$107,925

$107,925

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$70,760

$70,760

$70,760

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,985,618

$8,214,413

$7,821,400

Departmental Administration (DNR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

$15,054,573 $15,054,573
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $15,093,638

228.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($905)

($905)

($905)

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228.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($14,873)

($14,873)

($14,873)

228.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$24,285

$0

$0

228.4 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant facilities maintenance and construction director position)(S:Reduce funds for three vacant positions)

State General Funds

($152,286)

($152,286)

($283,517)

228.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($33,855)

($33,855)

($61,263)

228.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program to the Coastal Resources ($128,672), Law Enforcement ($545,320), Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites ($1,171,688), and Wildlife Resources ($1,067,977) programs for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.

State General Funds

($2,913,657) ($2,913,657) ($2,913,657)

228.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$154,357

$0

228.100-Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,963,282 $12,093,354 $11,780,358

State General Funds

$11,963,282 $12,093,354 $11,780,358

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,002,347 $12,132,419 $11,819,423

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

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Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

$31,597,759 $31,597,759 $27,978,013 $27,978,013 $54,584,073
$16,571 $16,571 $54,567,502 $54,567,502 $209,782 $209,782 $209,782 $114,369,627

229.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($934)

($934)

($934)

229.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($35,350)

($35,350)

($35,350)

229.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$129,531

$0

$0

229.4 Replace funds for contracts.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,795,866) $1,795,866
$0

($1,795,866) $1,795,866
$0

($1,795,866) $1,795,866
$0

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229.5 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced travel. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

229.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$457,307

$0

229.7 Increase funds for two environmental engineers ($214,365) and third-party testing.

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

229.8 Reduce funds and replace with federal funds for contracts. State General Funds

($421,703)

229.9 Reduce funds to defer the electronic Surface Mining project. State General Funds

($299,759)

229.10 Reduce funds for hazardous waste expenses. State General Funds

($600,000)

229.11 Reduce funds to realize one-time savings by delaying Regional Water Planning activities for six months. State General Funds

($507,373)

229.12 Reduce funds for three vacant positions ($238,939) and replace state funds with federal and agency funds for six positions ($381,046).

State General Funds

($619,985)

229.13 Adjust funds for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Land Application System inspection and compliance assistance contract with the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

State General Funds

$170,000

229.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 793)

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

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to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,795,140 $30,622,916 $27,386,789

State General Funds

$29,795,140 $30,622,916 $27,386,789

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,773,879 $29,773,879 $29,773,879

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,773,879 $29,773,879 $29,773,879

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$54,584,073 $54,584,073 $54,584,073

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$16,571

$16,571

$16,571

Sales and Services

$54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$54,567,502 $54,567,502 $54,567,502

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

State Funds Transfers

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

Agency to Agency Contracts

$209,782

$209,782

$209,782

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,362,874 $115,190,650 $111,954,523

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

230.1 Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB332 and HR238 (2018 Session).

State General Funds

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

$19,860,482

230.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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230.100 -Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land conservation, parks, trails, and

outdoor recreation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $19,860,482

State General Funds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $19,860,482

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $19,860,482

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

$4,027,423 $4,027,423 $4,027,423

231.1 Increase funds for hazardous waste projects per HB220 (2019 Session). State General Funds

$4,316,823

$4,316,823

$4,316,823

231.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

State General Funds

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

$2,049,447 $2,049,447 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $3,070,234

232.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,534

$0

$0

232.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Heritage Grant program (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

232.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations to recognize efficiencies gained by transferring historic preservation efforts to the Department of Community Affairs' State Community Development program.

State General Funds

($361,201)

($361,201)

($361,201)

232.4 Transfer funds from the Historic Preservation program to the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites program for archaeological services.

State General Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($464,844) ($11,607) ($7,588)
($484,039)

($464,844) ($11,607) ($7,588)
($484,039)

($364,844) ($11,607) ($7,588)
($384,039)

232.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$17,005

$0

232.6 Reduce funds for personnel and replace state funds with federal funds. State General Funds

($225,439)

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232.98 Transfer funds from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs to streamline historic site preservation and the administration of tax credit initiatives.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,027,936) ($1,001,592) ($2,029,528)

($1,040,407) ($1,001,592) ($2,041,999)

($897,963) ($1,001,592) ($1,899,555)

Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

$25,874,222 $25,874,222
$3,001,293 $3,001,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $28,879,172

233.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($32,628)

($32,628)

($32,628)

233.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$22,666

$0

$0

233.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced equipment and travel. (S:Reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($347,169)

($173,584)

($388,000)

233.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program to the Law Enforcement program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.

State General Funds

$545,320

$545,320

$545,320

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233.5 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant game warden position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for vacant positions and replace state funds with federal funds for 25 positions)

State General Funds

($42,555)

($42,555) ($3,434,391)

233.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$438,421

$0

233.100 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,019,856 $26,609,196 $22,564,523

State General Funds

$26,019,856 $26,609,196 $22,564,523

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

$3,001,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,024,806 $29,614,146 $25,569,473

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

$13,774,652 $13,774,652
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

$32,139,540 $49,370,472

234.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,867)

($1,867)

($1,867)

234.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($12,752)

($12,752)

($12,752)

234.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$322,990

$0

$0

234.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($617,708)

($308,854)

($617,708)

234.5 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for raising sunken vessels causing navigational hazards in Lake Lanier.

State General Funds

($25,000)

$0

$0

234.6 Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part time assistance. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant game warden position, one vacant housekeeper supervisor position, one vacant groundskeeper position, one vacant parks maintenance technician position, and one vacant mechanic position and reduce funds for part-time assistance)(S:Reduce funds for five vacant positions and part time assistance)

State General Funds

($810,578)

($810,578)

($810,578)

234.7 Reduce funds for equipment purchases. State General Funds

($165,284)

($82,642)

($165,284)

234.8 Reduce funds for advertising and promotion. State General Funds

($76,576)

($76,576)

($76,576)

234.9 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

234.10 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for park construction activities in Heard County.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

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234.11 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for historic site promotion. State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

234.12 Transfer funds from the Historic Preservation program to the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites program for archaeological services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$464,844 $19,195
$484,039

$464,844 $19,195
$484,039

$364,844 $19,195
$384,039

234.13 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program to the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.

State General Funds

$1,171,688

$1,171,688

$1,171,688

234.14 Utilize existing funds to reflect the transfer of two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Natural Resources to align operations with historical resources (Total Funds: $277,461). (G:YES)(H:Increase funds to reflect the transfer of two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development to align operations with historical resources)(S:YES; Utilize existing funds to reflect the transfer of two visitor information centers from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Natural Resources to align operations with historical resources (Total Funds: $277,461))

State General Funds

$0

$100,000

$0

234.15 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$277,504

$0

234.16 Reduce funds intended to cover the operational expenses for the archaeological services program. State General Funds

($182,000)

234.17 Reduce funds for operations at Hart State Park. State General Funds

($109,575)

234.18 Reduce funds for contracts for per diems for natural, environmental, recreational, historical and interpretive services.

State General Funds

($241,700)

234.19 Reduce funds for resale items. State General Funds

($251,016)

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234.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,599,409 $14,070,419 $12,417,128

State General Funds

$13,599,409 $14,070,419 $12,417,128

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,223,224

$3,223,224

$3,223,224

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,223,224

$3,223,224

$3,223,224

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$252,251

$252,251

$252,251

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$252,251

$252,251

$252,251

Sales and Services

$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $32,139,540

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $32,139,540

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,214,424 $49,685,434 $48,032,143

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

$2,790,775 $2,790,775 $2,790,775

235.1 Increase funds for solid waste projects per HB220 (2019 Session). State General Funds

$26,758

$26,758

$26,758

235.2 Transfer contract for environmental activities ($175,000) from the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Natural Resources to align key activities. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

235.3 Transfer responsibility of the Blight Removal and Code Enforcement (BRACE) initiative from the Department of Community Affairs to align key activities. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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235.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

State General Funds

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,788,983 $22,788,983 $30,062,937 $30,062,937
$8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930
$27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $61,349,698

$22,788,983 $22,788,983 $30,062,937 $30,062,937
$8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930
$27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $61,349,698

$22,788,983 $22,788,983 $30,062,937 $30,062,937
$8,467,778 $2,930 $2,930
$27,625 $27,625 $8,437,223 $8,437,223 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $61,349,698

236.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($722)

($722)

($722)

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236.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($25,419)

($25,419)

($25,419)

236.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$165,720

$0

$0

236.4 Reduce funds for ten vacant positions and replace state funds with other funds for three positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant training and development specialist, one vacant fisheries technician, two vacant administrative assistants, one vacant natural resources manager, one vacant biologist, and vacant four wildlife technicians and replace state funds with other funds for three positions)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for four vacant positions and replace state funds with federal or other funds for 14 positions)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($642,393) $70,275
($572,118)

($642,393) $70,275
($572,118)

($941,037) $70,275
($870,762)

236.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($225,665)

($169,248)

($192,841)

236.6 Reduce funds for facility repairs and maintenance. State General Funds

($1,523,529) ($1,142,646) ($2,783,262)

236.7 Replace state funds with contractual agreement with the Department of Transportation for the operation of the Sapelo Island Ferry. (H and S:NO; Maintain $500,000 in existing state general funds to support the operation of the Sapelo Island Ferry and properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB170 (2015 Session) in the Department of Transportation)

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts Total Public Funds:

($500,000)

$0

$0

$500,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

236.8 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DNR) program to the Wildlife Resources program for telecommunication and computer charges to align budget with actual program utilization.

State General Funds

$1,067,977

$1,067,977

$1,067,977

236.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$327,893

$0

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236.10 Reduce funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

($184,877)

236.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$21,104,952 $22,204,425 $19,728,802

State General Funds

$21,104,952 $22,204,425 $19,728,802

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,062,937 $30,062,937 $30,062,937

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,538,053

$8,538,053

$8,538,053

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Royalties and Rents

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Sales and Services

$8,507,498

$8,507,498

$8,507,498

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,507,498

$8,507,498

$8,507,498

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$530,000

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$530,000

$30,000

$30,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$530,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,235,942 $60,835,415 $58,359,792

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771

$18,208,771 $18,208,771 $18,208,771

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$17,251,035 $17,251,035 $17,251,035

$17,329,914 $17,329,914 $17,329,914

$16,551,767 $16,551,767 $16,551,767

Board Administration (SBPP) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

$2,602,328 $2,602,328 $2,602,328

237.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($8,011)

($8,011)

($8,011)

237.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$51,803

$0

$0

237.3 Reduce funds by eliminating two vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate once vacant operations support specialist and one vacant mental health specialist)

State General Funds

($296,631)

($296,631)

($217,498)

237.4 Reduce funds by re-negotiating contracts. State General Funds

($100,000)

($68,000)

($68,000)

237.5 Reduce funds by decreasing computer refresh frequency. State General Funds

($26,925)

($26,925)

($26,925)

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237.6 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

237.7 Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one position to a criminal investigator position.

State General Funds

($45,756)

($45,756)

($45,756)

237.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$34,566

$0

237.9 Reduce funds for personnel through the freezing of one vacant position. State General Funds

($82,838)

237.100 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,146,808

State General Funds

$2,146,808

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,146,808

Appropriation (HB 793)

$2,161,571 $2,161,571 $2,161,571

$2,123,300 $2,123,300 $2,123,300

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

$15,096,450 $15,096,450 $15,096,450

238.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,879)

($1,879)

($1,879)

238.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$63,135

$0

$0

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238.3 Reduce funds by eliminating one board confidential assistant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant board confidential assistant)

State General Funds

($103,991)

($103,991)

($103,991)

238.4 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($245,981)

($245,981)

($245,981)

238.5 Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one senior secretary position. State General Funds

($72,053)

($72,053)

($72,053)

238.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two new criminal investigator positions.

State General Funds

($5,550)

($5,550)

($5,550)

238.7 Reduce funds to reflect a reclassification of one senior district operations manager position.

State General Funds

($63,976)

($143,109)

($63,976)

238.8 Reduce funds by identifying savings in operations. State General Funds

($78,365)

($110,365)

($110,365)

238.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$257,436

$0

238.10 Reduce funds for personnel by freezing five vacant positions. State General Funds

($391,885)

238.11 Reduce funds by ending lease agreements on seven vehicles. State General Funds

($21,952)

238.12 Reduce funds for two positions to reflect a restructure. State General Funds

($137,649)

238.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This

includes 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

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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 STATE FUNDS

$14,587,790 $14,670,958 $13,941,169

State General Funds

$14,587,790 $14,670,958 $13,941,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,587,790 $14,670,958 $13,941,169

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

$509,993 $509,993 $509,993

239.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$29,139

$0

$0

239.2 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant part-time position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant part-time position)

State General Funds

($22,695)

($22,695)

($22,695)

239.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$10,087

$0

239.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$516,437

$497,385

$487,298

State General Funds

$516,437

$497,385

$487,298

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$516,437

$497,385

$487,298

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Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Section Total - Final

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$0 $0 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

240.100 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,480,500

$2,480,500

$2,480,500

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

$2,480,500 $2,480,500 $2,480,500

Section Total - Continuation

$60,651,751 $60,651,751

$60,651,751 $60,651,751

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

$33,340,000 $33,340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$31,500,000 $31,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$94,060,051 $94,060,051

Section Total - Final
$57,144,345 $57,144,345
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $90,552,645

$62,379,824 $62,379,824
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $95,788,124

$60,651,751 $60,651,751
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $94,060,051
$56,041,991 $56,041,991
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $89,450,291

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Public Defender Council

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

$8,419,369 $8,419,369
$68,300 $68,300 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,669

241.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($6,663)

($6,663)

($6,663)

241.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,018

$0

$0

241.3 Reduce funds by freezing positions vacant since January 1, 2019. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate three vacant positions)

State General Funds

($242,441)

($242,441)

($128,698)

241.4 Reduce funds by reducing the number of mobile phones and hotspots. State General Funds

($10,585)

($10,585)

($10,585)

241.5 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant secretary position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant)

State General Funds

($42,322)

($49,211)

($50,182)

241.6 Reduce funds by reducing training expenses. State General Funds

($195,465)

$0

$0

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241.7 Reduce funds by reducing purchase card expenses. State General Funds

($1,949)

$0

$0

241.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$136,590

$0

241.9 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds

($368,000)

241.10 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000. State General Funds

($18,971)

241.100 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$7,920,962

$8,247,059

$7,836,270

State General Funds

$7,920,962

$8,247,059

$7,836,270

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$68,300

$68,300

$68,300

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

$1,840,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,829,262 $10,155,359

$9,744,570

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit

public defender has a conflict of interest.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$52,232,382 $52,232,382

$52,232,382 $52,232,382

$52,232,382 $52,232,382

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $83,732,382

242.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,157)

($1,157)

($1,157)

242.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$138,501

$0

$0

242.3 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in contract rates. State General Funds

($360,000)

$0

$0

242.4 Reduce funds by freezing positions vacant since January 1, 2019. State General Funds

($2,167,878)

$0

$0

242.5 Reduce funds by identifying savings in operations. State General Funds

($618,465)

($618,465)

$0

242.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,333,682

$0

242.7 Increase funds to align the salary scale for public defenders with prosecuting attorneys.

State General Funds

$514,267

$0

242.8 Increase funds for six additional assistant public defenders to support Juvenile Courts in the following Judicial Circuits: Appalachian, Chattahoochee, Douglas, Eastern, Northern, and Pataula.

State General Funds

$485,292

$0

242.9 Increase funds to annualize an assistant public defender position for the judgeship in the Griffin Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$40,441

$40,441

242.10 Increase funds to annualize an assistant public defender position for the judgeship in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

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242.11 Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$40,441

$0

242.12 Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$40,441

$0

242.13 Increase funds for costs associated with one additional judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$40,441

$0

242.14 Reduce funds for opt-out circuit payments. State General Funds

($1,725,089)

242.15 Reduce funds for experts by shifting some costs to the counties. State General Funds

($1,000,319)

242.16 Reduce funds for the Macon Advocate. State General Funds

($65,634)

242.17 Reduce funds related to the yearly training conference. State General Funds

($197,611)

242.18 Reduce funds for the Appellate Division. State General Funds

($977,128)

242.19 Reduce funds to reflect the equivalent of six furlough days for employees making over $100,000, while allowing Circuits to apply reductions as they see fit.

State General Funds

($125,164)

242.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$49,223,383 $54,132,765 $48,205,721

State General Funds

$49,223,383 $54,132,765 $48,205,721

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 38: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $80,723,383

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $85,632,765

$31,500,000 $31,500,000 $79,705,721

Section Total - Continuation

$292,249,670 $292,249,670

$277,122,477 $277,122,477

$13,717,860 $13,717,860

$1,409,333

$1,409,333

$395,951,809 $395,951,809

$366,475,845 $366,475,845

$16,864,606 $16,864,606

$2,206,829

$2,206,829

$10,404,529 $10,404,529

$10,404,529 $10,404,529

$9,575,836

$9,575,836

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$370,000

$8,594,702

$8,594,702

$8,594,702

$8,594,702

$611,134

$611,134

$611,134

$611,134

$581,976

$581,976

$581,976

$581,976

$581,976

$581,976

$698,359,291 $698,359,291

$292,249,670 $277,122,477 $13,717,860
$1,409,333 $395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $698,359,291

Section Total - Final
$278,667,201 $263,517,812 $13,717,860
$1,431,529

$289,401,766 $274,252,377 $13,717,860
$1,431,529

$264,876,025 $249,726,636 $13,717,860
$1,431,529

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $684,776,822

$395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $695,511,387

$395,951,809 $366,475,845 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$9,575,836 $370,000 $370,000
$8,594,702 $8,594,702
$611,134 $611,134 $581,976 $581,976 $581,976 $670,985,646

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000

$20,808,834 $13,951,655
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424 $516,828 $149,000
$10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$285,000 $50,000 $50,000
$410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

$285,000 $50,000 $50,000
$410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

$285,000 $50,000 $50,000
$410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $41,021,615

243.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($6,693)

($6,693)

($6,693)

243.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

243.3 Reduce funds for five Coverdell-Murphy remote stroke readiness grants. State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

243.4 Reduce funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. State General Funds

($265,000)

($115,000)

($265,000)

243.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($270,625)

($270,625)

($320,625)

243.6 Reduce funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). (H:Reduce funds for each of the five regional cancer coalitions by $60,000)(S:Reduce funds for Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE) and hold harmless the five regional cancer coalitions)

State General Funds

($743,750)

($300,000)

($300,000)

243.7 Reduce funds and utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds to screen, refer, and treat maternal depression in rural and underserved areas of the state.

State General Funds

($197,792)

($197,792)

$0

243.8 Reduce funds for travel and training. State General Funds

($27,362)

($27,362)

($27,362)

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243.9 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one deputy director position)(S:Reduce funds to reflect two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($124,709)

($124,709)

($199,678)

243.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$32,388

$0

243.11 Reduce funds for the Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program. State General Funds

($1,000,000)

243.12 Reduce funds for maternal mortality. State General Funds

($1,500,000)

243.13 Reduce funds for feminine hygiene products. State General Funds

($500,000)

243.14 Eliminate funds for Emory Transition contract. State General Funds

($325,000)

243.15 Reduce funds for family planning operations. State General Funds

($74,350)

243.16 Reduce funds for temporary contracts. State General Funds

($57,938)

243.17 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($49,253)

243.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,899,522 $19,524,041 $15,907,935

State General Funds

$12,042,343 $12,666,862

$9,050,756

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

$6,857,179

$6,857,179

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,467,781 $19,467,781 $19,467,781

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,397,424

$8,397,424

$8,397,424

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Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$516,828 $149,000 $10,404,529 $10,404,529 $335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,112,303

$516,828 $149,000 $10,404,529 $10,404,529 $335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $39,736,822

$516,828 $149,000 $10,404,529 $10,404,529 $335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,120,716

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $0
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

244.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,913,249

$6,913,249

$6,913,249

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Departmental Administration (DPH)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

$23,267,180 $23,135,385
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $35,525,036

245.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,555)

($1,555)

($1,555)

245.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3,182)

($3,182)

($3,182)

245.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($146,808)

($146,808)

($146,808)

245.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$19,426

$0

$0

245.5 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

245.6 Reduce funds for personnel for 14 vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 14 vacant positions including one medical/clinical services program director; one senior manager, IT security; one nursing - public health service manager; two budget analysts; one DPH audits - auditor/examiner supervisor; two business support analysts; one financial operations generalist; one senior executive; one communications - health educator; one accountant; one healthcare program

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consultant; and one marketing specialist)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from twelve furlough days and staff attrition)

State General Funds

($1,695,075) ($1,735,075) ($1,025,311)

245.7 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect consolidation of two District Health Director positions.

State General Funds

($323,768)

($323,768)

($323,768)

245.8 Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program to the Departmental Administration (DPH) program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H and S:Transfer full earnings from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health)

State General Funds

$978,865

$1,519,360

$1,519,360

245.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$458,356

$0

245.100-Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,055,083 $22,994,508 $23,245,916

State General Funds

$21,923,288 $22,862,713 $23,114,121

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,312,856

$8,312,856

$8,312,856

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,045,918

$7,045,918

$7,045,918

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$1,266,938

$1,266,938

$1,266,938

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

$3,945,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,312,939 $35,252,364 $35,503,772

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$3,813,123 $3,813,123

$3,813,123 $3,813,123

$3,813,123 $3,813,123

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

$23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

$23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $27,660,572

246.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,122)

($2,122)

($2,122)

246.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,267)

($2,267)

($2,267)

246.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

246.4 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($12,016)

$0

$0

246.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$47,678

$0

246.6 Reduce funds for the Georgia Hospital Association. State General Funds

($140,000)

246.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($73,560)

246.8 Reduce funds for five new Level IV trauma centers. State General Funds

($40,000)

246.9 Increase funds to support Grady Memorial Hospital's efforts to continue the coordination of emergency room use in the 13county metro Atlanta area.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

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246.100 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,798,337

$3,856,412

$4,755,174

State General Funds

$3,798,337

$3,856,412

$4,755,174

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,675,473 $23,675,473 $23,675,473

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,125,473 $23,125,473 $23,125,473

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

State Funds Transfers

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

Agency to Agency Contracts

$171,976

$171,976

$171,976

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,645,786 $27,703,861 $28,602,623

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

$5,411,653 $5,296,016
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,964,246

247.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($5,489)

($5,489)

($5,489)

247.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,857

$0

$0

247.3 Reduce funds for Hepatitis-C testing kits. State General Funds

($40,000)

$0

($40,000)

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247.4 Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Center. State General Funds

($153,590)

$0

($49,000)

247.5 Reduce funds for the Office of Health Information and Planning consultant contract. State General Funds

($104,590)

($104,590)

247.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$35,011

$0

247.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($58,573)

247.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,217,431

$5,336,585

$5,154,001

State General Funds

$5,101,794

$5,220,948

$5,038,364

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

$6,552,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,770,024 $11,889,178 $11,706,594

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

$2,553,974 $2,553,974 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,265,162

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248.1 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($33,600)

($33,600)

($33,600)

248.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing federal funds for a database administrator position.

State General Funds

($109,445)

($109,445)

($109,445)

248.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$3,768

$0

248.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($5,790)

248.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,410,929

$2,414,697

$2,405,139

State General Funds

$2,410,929

$2,414,697

$2,405,139

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

$2,061,486

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

$4,649,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,122,117

$9,125,885

$9,116,327

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000

$25,878,245 $25,878,245 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,000 $85,000 $48,956,065

$85,000 $85,000 $48,956,065

$85,000 $85,000 $48,956,065

249.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($11,581)

($11,581)

($11,581)

249.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($696)

($696)

($696)

249.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,238

$0

$0

249.4 Increase funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 67.03%.

State General Funds

$43,196

$43,196

$43,196

249.5 Reduce funds and utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funds for Children's Medical Services.

State General Funds

($81,583)

($81,583)

($381,583)

249.6 Reduce funds for legal services to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

249.7 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Reduce funds for the Emory Autism Center) State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($166,335)

249.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$23,317

$0

249.9 Reduce funds for three satellite perinatal support sites in Jenkins, Randolph, and Wilcox counties. State General Funds

($600,000)

249.10 Reduce funds for oral health. State General Funds

($143,000)

249.11 Reduce funds for the Emory University medical foods program. State General Funds

($100,000)

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249.12 Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association. State General Funds
249.13 Reduce funds for one vacant position. State General Funds
249.14 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($72,000) ($69,056) ($33,883)

249.100 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,500,819 $25,520,898 $24,068,307

State General Funds

$25,500,819 $25,520,898 $24,068,307

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,992,820 $22,992,820 $22,992,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,255,140 $14,255,140 $14,255,140

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,605,171

$8,605,171

$8,605,171

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$132,509

$132,509

$132,509

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,578,639 $48,598,718 $47,146,127

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

$15,318,316 $15,318,316 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,937,712

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250.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($12,791)

($12,791)

($12,791)

250.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$6,475

$0

$0

250.3 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

250.4 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant public health nursing program consultant supervisor position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect personnel for two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($130,000)

($130,000)

($199,056)

250.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$52,572

$0

250.6 Increase funds to establish a working group to evaluate and make recommendations for the addition of Krabbe Disease as approved on February 21, 2020 by the Georgia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

250.7 Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds for early hearing detection and intervention.

State General Funds

($461,317)

250.8 Reduce funds for Marcus Autism Center. State General Funds

($80,000)

250.9 Reduce funds for Children 1st. State General Funds

($227,362)

250.10 Reduce funds for the Emory University short-term follow-up contract. State General Funds

($200,000)

250.11 Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds for two epidemiology positions. State General Funds

($197,047)

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250.12 Utilize existing Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds for Georgia State University. State General Funds 250.13 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds 250.14 Reduce funds for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia. State General Funds 250.15 Reduce funds for the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. State General Funds

($84,348) ($81,857) ($60,000) ($44,000)

250.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,142,000 $15,203,097 $13,645,538

State General Funds

$15,142,000 $15,203,097 $13,645,538

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$263,619,396 $263,619,396 $263,619,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$256,226,789 $256,226,789 $256,226,789

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

$7,392,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$278,761,396 $278,822,493 $277,264,934

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

$32,595,637 $32,595,637 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,523,298

251.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($14,986)

($14,986)

($14,986)

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251.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$69,610

$0

$0

251.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing federal funds for supplies for sexually transmitted disease treatments.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

251.4 Reduce funds for travel and supplies. State General Funds

($12,121)

($12,121)

($12,121)

251.5 Reduce funds for personnel for four vacant positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate four vacant positions including one lab aide, one budget analyst supervisor, one health educator, and one congenital syphilis position)

State General Funds

($269,938)

($269,938)

($269,938)

251.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$187,165

$0

251.7 Increase funds for the first year of a three-year pilot for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk of HIV pursuant to passage of HB290 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

$57,351

$57,351

251.8 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($287,119)

251.9 Reduce funds for Saint Joseph's Mercy Care. State General Funds

($110,547)

251.10 Reduce funds for the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. State General Funds

($15,000)

251.11 Reduce funds for the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. State General Funds

($9,400)

251.12 Reduce funds for the Georgia OB/GYN Society. State General Funds

($8,500)

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251.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,093,202 $32,268,108 $31,650,377

State General Funds

$32,093,202 $32,268,108 $31,650,377

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,927,661 $47,927,661 $47,927,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,927,661 $47,927,661 $47,927,661

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,020,863 $80,195,769 $79,578,038

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

$6,170,159 $6,170,159
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,242,356

252.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($870)

($870)

($870)

252.2 Reduce funds for personnel for three vacant positions. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding for three filled environmental health director positions in Atlanta, Albany, and Columbus)

State General Funds

($114,344)

$0

$0

252.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$48,536

$0

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252.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds
252.5 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid. State General Funds

($82,683) ($25,589)

252.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$6,054,945

$6,217,825

$6,061,017

State General Funds

$6,054,945

$6,217,825

$6,061,017

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$511,063

$511,063

$511,063

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$352,681

$352,681

$352,681

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$158,382

$158,382

$158,382

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$561,134

$561,134

$561,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,127,142

$7,290,022

$7,133,214

Office for Children and Families

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

$428,423 $428,423 $428,423

253.1 Eliminate funds for the Office for Children and Families program and recognize efficiencies through the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program to continue providing early childhood brain development services.

State General Funds

($428,423)

($428,423)

($428,423)

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

$126,812,794 $126,812,794 $126,812,794

254.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$2,811,197

$0

$0

254.2 Reduce funds for county boards of health. (H:Reduce funds to county boards of health by 3%)(S:Reduce funds to county boards of health by 11% due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($9,240,194) ($3,804,384) ($13,949,407)

254.3 Transfer funds from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program to the Departmental Administration (DPH) program for the Fulton County Board of Health. (H and S:Transfer full earnings from the Public Health Formula Grants to Counties program for the Fulton County Board of Health)

State General Funds

($978,865) ($1,519,360) ($1,519,360)

254.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$4,831,415

$0

254.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$119,404,932 $126,320,465 $111,344,027

State General Funds

$119,404,932 $126,320,465 $111,344,027

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$119,404,932 $126,320,465 $111,344,027

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680

$4,417,452 $4,417,452
$530,680

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$530,680 $4,948,132

$530,680 $4,948,132

$530,680 $4,948,132

255.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,272)

($2,272)

($2,272)

255.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($9,243)

($9,243)

($9,243)

255.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$22,664

$0

$0

255.4 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant senior manager - business operations position)

State General Funds

($129,598)

($129,598)

($129,598)

255.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$57,058

$0

255.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings from twelve furlough days. State General Funds

($88,639)

255.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,299,003

$4,333,397

$4,187,700

State General Funds

$4,299,003

$4,333,397

$4,187,700

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,829,683

$4,864,077

$4,718,380

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

$1,409,333 $0
$1,409,333 $1,409,333

256.1 Increase funds to reflect FY2019 collections. Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$22,196

$22,196

$22,196

256.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$10,034

$0

256.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,431,529

$1,441,563

$1,431,529

State General Funds

$0

$10,034

$0

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,431,529

$1,431,529

$1,431,529

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,431,529

$1,441,563

$1,431,529

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

$16,751,298 $16,751,298 $16,751,298

257.1 Reduce funds for contracts. (H:NO; Provide $1,600,000 to support Grady Memorial Hospital's efforts to continue the coordination of emergency room use in the 13-county metro Atlanta area)(S:Reduce funds for trauma center readiness, uncompensated care, trauma system development and emergency medical services)

State General Funds

($1,005,078)

$594,922 ($2,345,182)

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257.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$10,701

$0

257.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,746,220 $17,356,921 $14,406,116

State General Funds

$15,746,220 $17,356,921 $14,406,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,746,220 $17,356,921 $14,406,116

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$190,813,811 $190,813,811

$190,813,811 $190,813,811

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

$33,929,004 $33,929,004

$42,742,739 $42,742,739

$20,423,450 $20,423,450

$20,423,450 $20,423,450

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

$20,809,289 $20,809,289

$20,809,289 $20,809,289

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

$267,630,554 $267,630,554

$190,813,811 $190,813,811 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $267,630,554

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$184,175,755 $184,175,755 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $260,992,498

$183,622,945 $183,622,945 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $260,439,688

$173,795,969 $173,795,969 $33,929,004 $33,929,004 $42,742,739 $20,423,450 $20,423,450
$660,000 $660,000 $20,809,289 $20,809,289 $850,000 $850,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $250,612,712

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

$4,526,833 $4,526,833 $4,526,833

258.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,405)

($1,405)

($1,405)

258.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,456

$0

$0

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258.3 Reduce funds for two vacant positions due to the consolidation of facilities. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant mechanic and one vacant supervisor)(S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions)

State General Funds

($177,263)

($177,263)

($251,976)

258.4 Reduce funds for the Albany and Augusta hangars due to the consolidation of facilities.

State General Funds

($30,917)

($30,917)

($30,917)

258.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($31,649)

($31,649)

($31,649)

258.6 Reduce funds associated with a reduction of the agency's fleet. State General Funds

($160,319)

($160,319)

($176,300)

258.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$39,750

$0

258.8 Reduce funds to reflect a 10% savings in jet fuel. State General Funds

($25,915)

258.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,126,736

$4,165,030

$4,008,671

State General Funds

$4,126,736

$4,165,030

$4,008,671

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,126,736

$4,165,030

$4,008,671

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,325,963

$0 $0 $8,325,963

$0 $0 $8,325,963

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,886 $100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$100,886 $100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$100,886 $100,886 $8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

259.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

$8,325,963 $100,886 $100,886
$8,225,077 $8,225,077 $8,325,963

Departmental Administration (DPS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

$9,630,262 $9,630,262
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $9,633,772

260.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$7,080

$7,080

$7,080

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260.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($4,532)

($4,532)

($4,532)

260.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$30,569

$0

$0

260.4 Reduce funds by eliminating one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant accountant)(S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions)

State General Funds

($50,494)

($50,494)

($639,920)

260.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($46,888)

($46,888)

($46,888)

260.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$138,511

$0

260.7 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($259,854)

260.8 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($34,120)

260.9 Reduce funds for hourly employees. State General Funds

($15,000)

260.10 Reduce funds for mobile phones. State General Funds

($5,337)

260.11 Reduce funds for interpreter costs. State General Funds

($39,166)

260.12 Reduce funds to reflect reduced hiring costs. State General Funds

($26,619)

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260.100-Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,565,997

$9,673,939

$8,565,906

State General Funds

$9,565,997

$9,673,939

$8,565,906

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,569,507

$9,677,449

$8,569,416

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

$134,726,077 $134,726,077
$1,888,148 $1,888,148 $8,602,608 $7,038,708 $7,038,708
$660,000 $660,000
$53,900 $53,900 $850,000 $850,000 $145,216,833

261.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($66,792)

($66,792)

($66,792)

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261.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$470,178

$0

$0

261.3 Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 69 vacant positions)(S:Reduce funds by freezing vacant positions)

State General Funds

($3,178,733) ($5,578,733) ($7,345,189)

261.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($2,741,925) ($2,741,925) ($1,848,192)

261.5 Utilize existing funds for one 50 person trooper school. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

261.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$1,986,309

$0

261.7 Reduce funds to reflect attrition in trooper school. (S:Reduce funds to delay the 110th Trooper School to FY2022)

State General Funds

($863,811) ($1,400,000)

261.8 Reduce funds for mobile phones. State General Funds

($189,221)

261.9 Reduce funds to reflect a 25% savings in fuel costs. State General Funds

($858,000)

261.10 Reduce funds for uniforms and clothing allowance costs. State General Funds

($346,109)

261.11 Reduce funds for marketing. State General Funds

($136,000)

261.12 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($571,285)

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261.100 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$129,208,805 $127,461,125 $121,965,289

State General Funds

$129,208,805 $127,461,125 $121,965,289

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

$1,888,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,602,608

$8,602,608

$8,602,608

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

$7,038,708

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$660,000

$660,000

$660,000

Sales and Services

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$53,900

$53,900

$53,900

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,699,561 $137,951,881 $132,456,045

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923

$14,740,736 $14,740,736 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $17,497,727
$6,970,923 $6,970,923

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $43,527,807

262.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$98,985

$0

$0

262.2 Reduce funds by eliminating vacant weighmaster positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 17 vacant weighmaster positions)

State General Funds

($760,617)

($760,617)

($760,617)

262.3 Increase funds for operations to support motor carrier officers. State General Funds

$431,663

$431,663

$431,663

262.4 Increase funds for personnel to support motor carrier officer positions. State General Funds

$1,362,082

$1,362,082

$1,362,082

262.5 Utilize existing Unified Carrier Registration funds to support motor carrier officer positions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

262.6 Utilize $15,872,849 in state general funds to support the Motor Carrier Compliance program and properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB170 (2015 Session) in the Department of Transportation. (H:YES)(S:YES; Utilize $15,340,529 in state general funds to support the Motor Carrier Compliance program and properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB170 (2015 Session) in the Department of Transportation)

State General Funds

$0

$0

262.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$166,567

$0

262.8 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. State General Funds

($68,851)

262.9 Reduce funds for mobile phones. State General Funds

($11,498)

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262.10 Reduce funds for disconnected phone lines at weigh stations. State General Funds 262.11 Reduce funds to reflect a 25% reduction in fuel costs. State General Funds 262.12 Reduce funds for marketing. State General Funds 262.13 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($7,186) ($160,009) ($133,000)
($52,791)

262.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,872,849 $15,940,431 $15,340,529

State General Funds

$15,872,849 $15,940,431 $15,340,529

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,289,344

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,497,727 $17,497,727 $17,497,727

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

$6,970,923

Sales and Services

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,526,804 $10,526,804 $10,526,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,659,920 $44,727,502 $44,127,600

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

$1,377,871 $1,377,871 $1,377,871

263.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,248)

($1,248)

($1,248)

263.2 Reduce funds for two positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant and one deputy director position)

State General Funds

($222,242)

($222,242)

($222,242)

263.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($15,500)

($15,500)

($44,954)

263.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$10,461

$0

263.5 Reduce funds for two clinician positions. State General Funds

($206,367)

263.6 Increase funds for two contract clinicians. State General Funds

$48,000

263.100 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state

public entities that employ public safety officers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,138,881

$1,149,342

$951,060

State General Funds

$1,138,881

$1,149,342

$951,060

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,138,881

$1,149,342

$951,060

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training

including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

$1,406,690 $1,406,690 $1,406,690

264.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,857)

($2,857)

($2,857)

264.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

264.3 Reduce funds for temporary proctors, monitors, and evaluators for course and test validation processes.

State General Funds

($84,401)

$0

($84,401)

264.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$16,937

$0

264.5 Reduce funds for one dual investigator and grant specialist position. State General Funds

($71,250)

264.100 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,321,051

$1,420,770

$1,248,182

State General Funds

$1,321,051

$1,420,770

$1,248,182

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,321,051

$1,420,770

$1,248,182

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

$4,188,258 $4,188,258 $4,188,258

265.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,390)

($2,390)

($2,390)

265.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,913)

($2,913)

($2,913)

265.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,031)

($1,031)

($1,031)

265.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$11,332

$0

$0

265.5 Reduce funds by freezing one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant investigator)

State General Funds

($90,638)

($90,638)

($90,638)

265.6 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($20,360)

($20,360)

($20,360)

265.7 Reduce funds by reducing the contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($140,297)

$0

($579,309)

265.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$53,051

$0

265.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,941,961 $3,941,961 $3,941,961

$4,123,977 $4,123,977 $4,123,977

$3,491,617 $3,491,617 $3,491,617

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

$16,671,779 $16,671,779
$1,062,334 $1,062,334 $7,805,019 $6,312,933 $6,312,933 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $25,539,132

266.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$27,871

$27,871

$27,871

266.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($5,358)

($5,358)

($5,358)

266.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$90,065

$0

$0

266.4 Eliminate funds added for fiscal services (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($119,820)

($119,820)

($119,820)

266.5 Reduce funds for operations associated with 125 public safety training courses.

State General Funds

($167,023)

$0

($167,023)

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266.6 Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and two vacant student services positions. (H:Maintain one Georgia Fire Academy public safety trainer and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant public safety trainer and two vacant student services positions)(S:Reduce funds by freezing two vacant public safety trainer positions and two vacant student services positions)

State General Funds

($239,526)

($167,470)

($239,526)

266.7 Reduce funds by terminating the contract for basic law enforcement classes with the North Central Law Enforcement Academy.

State General Funds

($150,000)

$0

($150,000)

266.8 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Maintain operations relating to the Georgia Police Academy courses, Basic Law Enforcement courses, and Volunteer Firefighter courses, and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to reduce operations)(S:Reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($436,569)

($400,147)

($436,569)

266.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$241,213

$0

266.10 Reduce funds to freeze four vacant public safety trainer positions and three vacant civilian positions. State General Funds

($488,019)

266.11 Reduce funds to reflect a redirection of revenue for operations. State General Funds

($82,629)

266.12 Reduce funds by delaying the replacement of training supplies. State General Funds

($108,025)

266.13 Reduce funds by limiting travel. State General Funds

($109,145)

266.14 Reduce funds for the use of adjunct instructors. State General Funds

($16,179)

266.15 Reduce funds for printing and consolidating fax lines. State General Funds

($23,961)

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266.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety

services for the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,671,419 $16,248,068 $14,753,396

State General Funds

$15,671,419 $16,248,068 $14,753,396

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

$1,062,334

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,805,019

$7,805,019

$7,805,019

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

$6,312,933

Sales and Services

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,538,772 $25,115,421 $23,620,749

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,887,395

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,887,395

$3,545,305 $3,545,305 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,887,395

267.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,731)

($2,731)

($2,731)

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267.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,800)

($1,800)

($1,800)

267.3 Reduce funds for scholarships issued by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission. (H and S:NO; Maintain scholarships for the Georgia Driver's Education Commission per O.C.G.A. 15-21-178)

State General Funds

($212,718)

$0

$0

267.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$15,104

$0

267.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($115,615)

($69,455)

267.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,328,056

$3,440,263

$3,471,319

State General Funds

$3,328,056

$3,440,263

$3,471,319

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,689,178 $19,689,178 $19,689,178

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$507,912

$507,912

$507,912

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

State Funds Transfers

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$145,000

$145,000

$145,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,670,146 $23,782,353 $23,813,409

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,048,109 $10,048,109

$10,048,109 $10,048,109

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$10,048,109 $10,048,109
$1,343,100

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,343,100 $11,391,209

$1,343,100 $11,391,209

$1,343,100 $11,391,209

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,314,482 $9,314,482 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,657,582

$10,220,494 $10,220,494
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,563,594

$8,923,033 $8,923,033 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,266,133

Commission Administration (PSC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

$1,585,924 $1,585,924
$83,500 $83,500 $1,669,424

268.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($7,436)

($7,436)

($7,436)

268.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($2,606)

($2,606)

($2,606)

268.3 Reduce funds for operations for high mileage travel reimbursements. State General Funds

($38,925)

($38,925)

$0

268.4 Eliminate funds for the utilities research contract. State General Funds

($37,750)

($37,750)

$0

268.5 Transition to the state enterprise financial accounting system to increase transparency and leverage existing infrastructure for business process improvements. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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268.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$48,224

$0

268.7 Increase funds to meet anticipated personnel expenditures. State General Funds

$114,604

$0

268.100 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,499,207

$1,662,035

$1,575,882

State General Funds

$1,499,207

$1,662,035

$1,575,882

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,582,707

$1,745,535

$1,659,382

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

$1,130,126 $1,130,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,361,226

269.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,554

$0

$0

269.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$37,387

$0

269.3 Increase funds for two inspectors in the Call Before You Dig program. State General Funds

$150,000

$0

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269.4 Increase funds for rent. State General Funds

$1,000

$0

269.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,131,680

$1,318,513

$1,130,126

State General Funds

$1,131,680

$1,318,513

$1,130,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

$1,231,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,362,780

$2,549,613

$2,361,226

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

$7,332,059 $7,332,059
$28,500 $28,500 $7,360,559

270.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,758

$0

$0

270.2 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Maintain funds for personnel and reduce funds for operations)(S:Reduce funds for discretionary spending ($100,000), reflect administrative cost restructuring ($40,000), and maximize federal funds ($70,000))

State General Funds

($542,887)

($304,922)

($210,000)

270.3 Reduce funds for contracts with professional associations. State General Funds

($61,668)

$0

($60,000)

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270.4 Reduce funds for operations to reduce high mileage reimbursements. (H and S:Maintain funds for mileage reimbursements and reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($48,667)

($9,742)

($9,742)

270.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$205,390

$0

270.6 Increase funds for rent. State General Funds

$17,161

$0

270.7 Reduce funds to reflect five vacant positions. State General Funds

($615,000)

270.8 Reduce funds to reflect anticipated attrition. State General Funds

($175,626)

270.9 Reduce funds to reflect two furlough days. State General Funds

($44,666)

270.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,683,595

$7,239,946

$6,217,025

State General Funds

$6,683,595

$7,239,946

$6,217,025

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,712,095

$7,268,446

$6,245,525

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $5,883,646,378 $5,883,646,378

$2,578,608,885 $2,578,608,885 $5,883,646,378

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

$2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

$2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297
$190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584
$924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877
$3,614,906 $3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,479,187,140

Section Total - Final
$2,639,436,545 $2,639,436,545 $5,883,666,378
$20,000 $20,000 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297 $190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584 $924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $13,557,496 $240,525

$2,680,634,460 $2,680,634,460 $5,883,666,378
$20,000 $20,000 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297 $190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584 $924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,931,877 $3,614,906

$2,289,876,700 $2,289,876,700 $5,883,666,378
$20,000 $20,000 $2,662,623,794 $2,472,538,297 $190,085,497 $334,230,000 $334,230,000 $2,886,792,584 $924,256 $539,269,443 $2,346,598,885 $16,510,606 $3,193,635

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Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers
Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$240,525 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,536,660,419

$3,614,906 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,581,232,715

$3,193,635 $13,316,971 $13,316,971 $8,190,053,684

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

$47,454,193 $47,454,193 $39,069,877 $27,000,000 $27,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,069,877 $10,069,877 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $5,483,042 $92,007,112

271.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($410,273)

($410,273)

($410,273)

271.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$158,473

$0

$0

271.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($372,438) and nine vacant positions ($471,462) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs. (H:Maintain funds for three crop and soil sciences faculty, one entomology faculty, one food science faculty, one plant pathology faculty, and two public service faculty and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant senior public service associate ($22,100) and consolidate a communication department

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($409,510))(S:Reduce funds for 13 vacant support positions ($848,554) and eight vacant faculty and research staff ($1,051,804) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs)

State General Funds

($843,900)

($431,610) ($1,900,358)

271.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($48,368) and two vacant positions ($234,303). (H:Reduce funds for personnel by consolidating support positions in the Offices of the Dean, Business, and Information Technology)(S:NO; Reflect array of personnel reductions in other budget changes)

State General Funds

($282,671)

($215,465)

$0

271.5 Reduce funds and fund 21 positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds. (H:NO; Maintain state funds for 21 research positions to support agriculture industry)(S:NO; Reflect array of personnel reductions in other budget changes)

State General Funds

($1,054,747)

$0

$0

271.6 Reduce funds and fund nine positions utilizing existing other funds. (H:NO; Maintain state funds for nine positions)(S:NO; Reflect array of personnel reductions in other budget changes)

State General Funds

($521,678)

$0

$0

271.7 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($651,741)

$0

($955,352)

271.8 Reduce funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($262,298)

$0

$0

271.9 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($18,750)

($98,143)

($98,143)

271.10 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$208,994

$208,994

$0

271.11 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$118,443

$0

$0

271.12 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$666,101

$0

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271.13 Reduce funds for personnel through attrition. (S:Reduce funds for temporary personnel and one vacant staff support position)

State General Funds

($839,857)

($617,395)

271.14 Reduce funds for Family and Consumer Sciences. State General Funds

($32,897)

($126,133)

271.15 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($33,231)

271.16 Reduce state funds for personnel and move to partial and external funding. State General Funds

($1,496,539)

271.100 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,894,045 $46,301,043 $41,816,769

State General Funds

$43,894,045 $46,301,043 $41,816,769

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,069,877 $39,069,877 $39,069,877

Intergovernmental Transfers

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services

$10,069,877 $10,069,877 $10,069,877

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,069,877 $10,069,877 $10,069,877

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

Agency Funds Transfers

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

$5,483,042

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,446,964 $90,853,962 $86,369,688

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

$0 $0 $3,485,094 $375,000 $375,000 $3,110,094 $3,110,094 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $3,614,906 $7,100,000

272.1 Transfer funds from the Department of Agriculture to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for diagnostic testing and disease surveillance.

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts Total Public Funds:

$3,374,381

$0

$0

($3,374,381)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

272.2 Reduce other funds to recognize the reductions in the Teachers' Retirement System employer share and operations contract.

Agency to Agency Contracts

($421,271)

272.98 Change the name of the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract program to the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories program. (G:YES)(H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

272.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for

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veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

272.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational outreach for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,374,381

$0

$0

State General Funds

$3,374,381

$0

$0

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,485,094

$3,485,094

$3,485,094

Intergovernmental Transfers

$375,000

$375,000

$375,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$375,000

$375,000

$375,000

Sales and Services

$3,110,094

$3,110,094

$3,110,094

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,110,094

$3,110,094

$3,110,094

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$240,525

$3,614,906

$3,193,635

State Funds Transfers

$240,525

$3,614,906

$3,193,635

Agency to Agency Contracts

$240,525

$3,614,906

$3,193,635

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,100,000

$7,100,000

$6,678,729

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929

$44,205,415 $44,205,415 $26,500,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
$250,000 $250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $7,833,929

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Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,833,929 $7,833,929 $78,539,344

$7,833,929 $7,833,929 $78,539,344

$7,833,929 $7,833,929 $78,539,344

273.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($484,139)

($484,139)

($484,139)

273.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$389,773

$0

$0

273.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($891,170) and nine vacant positions ($572,804) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs. (H:Maintain funds for three crop and soil sciences faculty, one entomology faculty, one food science faculty, one plant pathology faculty, and two public service faculty and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant senior public service associate ($96,090) and consolidate a communication department ($495,807))(S:Reduce funds for ten vacant support positions ($637,237) and seven vacant faculty and research staff ($1,156,870) jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs)

State General Funds

($1,463,974)

($591,897) ($1,794,107)

273.4 Reduce funds for 11 vacant positions. (H:Maintain 10 extension agent positions to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant beef cattle production faculty position)(S:NO; Reflect array of personnel reductions in other budget changes)

State General Funds

($601,030)

($97,930)

$0

273.5 Reduce funds and fund 21 positions jointly funded in the Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service programs utilizing existing other funds. (H:NO; Maintain state funds for 21 research positions to support agriculture industry)(S:NO; Reflect array of personnel reductions in other budget changes)

State General Funds

($973,691)

$0

$0

273.6 Reduce funds and fund one position utilizing existing other funds. (H:NO; Maintain state funds for one position)(S:NO; Reflect array of personnel reductions in other budget changes)

State General Funds

($17,547)

$0

$0

273.7 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($940,924)

($842,198) ($1,068,360)

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273.8 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($99,065)

($143,065)

($143,065)

273.9 Reduce funds for travel. (H:NO; Utilize existing travel funds to support program purpose including outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences)(S:Reduce funds for travel)

State General Funds

($253,819)

$0

($88,257)

273.10 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$280,395

$280,395

$0

273.11 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$60,657

$0

$0

273.12 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$607,193

$0

273.13 Reduce funds for personnel through attrition. (S:Reduce funds for temporary personnel and vacant positions)

State General Funds

($312,937) ($1,268,821)

273.14 Reduce funds for Family and Consumer Sciences. State General Funds

($21,813)

273.15 Reduce state funds for personnel and move to partial and external funding. State General Funds

($478,173)

273.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$40,102,051 $42,620,837 $38,858,680

State General Funds

$40,102,051 $42,620,837 $38,858,680

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500,000 $26,500,000 $26,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000
$7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $74,435,980

$250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000
$7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $76,954,766

$250,000 $16,250,000 $16,250,000
$7,833,929 $7,833,929 $7,833,929 $73,192,609

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

$19,991,671 $19,991,671 $17,400,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000
$1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $37,391,671

274.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($32,415)

($32,415)

($32,415)

274.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$603

$0

$0

274.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($159,999) and two vacant positions ($130,000). (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to decrease hours for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership ($159,999) and eliminate one vacant leasing professional and one vacant accounting professional ($130,000))(S:Reduce funds for personnel ($158,280) and eliminate two vacant positions ($125,000))

State General Funds

($289,999)

($289,999)

($283,280)

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274.4 Reduce funds and fund nine positions utilizing existing other funds. State General Funds

($264,500)

($264,500)

$0

274.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($80,034)

($30,000)

($26,804)

274.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($60,500)

($60,500)

($80,700)

274.7 Reduce funds for Invest Georgia. (H:Reduce funds for Invest Georgia ($5,000,000) and realize operational efficiencies ($18,000) in program administration)(S:Reduce funds for Invest Georgia ($7,000,000) and realize operational efficiencies ($18,000) in program administration)

State General Funds

($600,000) ($5,018,000) ($7,018,000)

274.8 Reduce funds for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) (HB31 (2019 Session) intent language considered non-binding by the Governor).

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

274.9 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($28,246) and retirees (($13,399)). (H:Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($28,246) and decrease for retirees ($13,399))

State General Funds

$14,847

$14,847

$0

274.10 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$24,136

$0

$0

274.11 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$141,333

$0

274.12 Transfer funds for the Innovation Gateway from the Enterprise Innovation Institute program to the Georgia Research Alliance program. (S:Reduce funds for the Innovation Gateway)

State General Funds

($133,000)

($133,000)

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274.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,453,809 $14,069,437 $12,167,472

State General Funds

$18,453,809 $14,069,437 $12,167,472

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,400,000 $17,400,000 $17,400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Sales and Services

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,853,809 $31,469,437 $29,567,472

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,014,238 $1,014,238
$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

$1,014,238 $1,014,238
$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

$1,014,238 $1,014,238
$606,988 $475,988 $475,988
$6,000 $6,000 $125,000 $125,000 $1,621,226

275.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($6,672)

($6,672)

($6,672)

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275.2 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($40,570)

($40,570)

($40,570)

275.3 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($5,000)

$0

($11,800)

275.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$4,798

$4,798

$0

275.5 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$11,902

$0

$0

275.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$15,622

$0

275.7 Reduce state funds for personnel and operations and move to partial and external funding. State General Funds

($64,623)

275.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$978,696

$987,416

$890,573

State General Funds

$978,696

$987,416

$890,573

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$606,988

$606,988

$606,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,585,684

$1,594,404

$1,497,561

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Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

$3,015,025 $3,015,025 $11,485,243 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,635,243 $1,635,243 $14,500,268

276.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($26,477)

($26,477)

($26,477)

276.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$10,545

$0

$0

276.3 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H:NO; Maintain funds for one research professional technician and one forestry technician)(S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions and closure of off-campus research facility)

State General Funds

($94,500)

$0

($201,783)

276.4 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for personnel ($39,261) and operations ($25,000).

State General Funds

($64,261)

$0

$0

276.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($32,500)

$0

$0

276.6 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($54,455)

$0

($120,696)

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276.7 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$18,004

$18,004

$0

276.8 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$9,089

$0

$0

276.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$50,204

$0

276.10 Reduce state funds for personnel and operations and move to partial and external funding. State General Funds

($38,625)

276.100 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,780,470

$3,056,756

$2,627,444

State General Funds

$2,780,470

$3,056,756

$2,627,444

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,485,243 $11,485,243 $11,485,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Sales and Services

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

$1,635,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,265,713 $14,541,999 $14,112,687

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$4,782,377 $4,782,377

$4,782,377 $4,782,377

$4,782,377 $4,782,377

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,151,189 $66,933 $66,933
$1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000
$5,933,566

$1,151,189 $66,933 $66,933
$1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000
$5,933,566

$1,151,189 $66,933 $66,933
$1,084,256 $924,256 $160,000
$5,933,566

277.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($17,651)

($17,651)

($17,651)

277.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,856

$0

$0

277.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($25,694) and two vacant positions ($119,967). (H:NO; Maintain funds for one part-time position, one archives technician, and one preservation technician)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate four filled positions and three vacant positions)

State General Funds

($145,661)

$0

($295,281)

277.4 Reduce funds for maintenance. (S:Reduce funds for landscaping and security contracts ($55,400) and for utilities ($10,000))

State General Funds

($132,496)

$0

($65,400)

277.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($26,678)

$0

($27,250)

277.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($6,600)

$0

($10,500)

277.7 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$5,089

$5,089

$0

277.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$25,814

$0

277.9 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect reduced hours, reclassification of positions, or the utilization of non-state funds.

State General Funds

($79,230)

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277.10 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($30,749)

277.100 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol

building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs,

scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,462,236

$4,795,629

$4,256,316

State General Funds

$4,462,236

$4,795,629

$4,256,316

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,151,189

$1,151,189

$1,151,189

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$66,933

$66,933

$66,933

Sales and Services

$1,084,256

$1,084,256

$1,084,256

Record Center Storage Fees

$924,256

$924,256

$924,256

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,000

$160,000

$160,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,613,425

$5,946,818

$5,407,505

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

$5,942,767 $5,942,767
$772,982 $772,982 $772,982 $6,715,749

278.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($16,452)

($16,452)

($16,452)

278.2 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business analyst)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect delayed hire of a Cyber Range Engineer until the third quarter of FY2021 ($72,699),

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the delayed hire of the Director of Innovation until the fourth quarter of FY2021 ($78,000), and a delay of position reclassifications ($65,759))

State General Funds

($73,413)

($73,413)

($216,458)

278.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for operations ($266,492) and travel ($25,000). (H:Utilize existing other funds for operations ($258,153) and travel ($25,000))(S:Reduce funds and utilize other funds for operations ($450,212) and reduce funds for travel ($47,500))

State General Funds

($291,492)

($283,153)

($497,712)

278.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$5,967

$5,967

$0

278.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$21,013

$0

278.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.

State General Funds

$150,000

$0

278.100 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,567,377

$5,746,729

$5,212,145

State General Funds

$5,567,377

$5,746,729

$5,212,145

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

Sales and Services

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$772,982

$772,982

$772,982

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,340,359

$6,519,711

$5,985,127

Georgia Research Alliance

Continuation Budget

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

$5,134,350 $5,134,350 $5,134,350

279.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,977)

($3,977)

($3,977)

279.2 Reduce funds for operations. (S:Reduce funds for marketing and communications ($195,906) and for sponsorships ($70,500))

State General Funds

($56,500)

($56,500)

($266,406)

279.3 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($21,720)

($21,720)

$0

279.4 Reduce funds for GRA Ventures. State General Funds

($250,874)

($250,874)

($252,403)

279.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$755

$755

$0

279.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$16,259

$0

279.7 Transfer funds for the Innovation Gateway from the Enterprise Innovation Institute program to the Georgia Research Alliance program.

State General Funds

$133,000

$0

279.8 Reduce funds for seed grants. State General Funds

($41,993)

279.100-Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$4,802,034

$4,951,293

$4,569,571

State General Funds

$4,802,034

$4,951,293

$4,569,571

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,802,034

$4,951,293

$4,569,571

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Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

$6,099,156 $6,099,156 $506,980,336 $326,058,025 $326,058,025 $172,322,976 $172,322,976 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $513,079,492

280.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($10,111)

($10,111)

($10,111)

280.2 Reduce funds for personnel ($183,660) and operations ($9,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to decrease research project hours ($183,660) and operations ($9,000) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program)(S:Reduce funds for personnel ($163,234), travel ($30,365), and operations ($46,336) for the Agricultural Technology Research Program)

State General Funds

($192,660)

($192,660)

($239,935)

280.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($39,750) and operations ($2,992) for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to decrease business interaction ($39,750) and operations for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group)(S:Reduce funds for personnel for the Energy and Sustainability Research Group)

State General Funds

($42,742)

($42,742)

($99,733)

280.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($103,602) and operations ($4,500) for the STEM@GTRI program. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to decrease internship programs and outreach events ($103,602) and operations ($4,500) for the STEM@GTRI program)(S:Reduce funds for personnel ($238,193) and operations ($15,455) for the STEM@GTRI program)

State General Funds

($108,102)

($108,102)

($253,638)

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280.5 Reduce funds for personnel ($14,532) and operations ($7,913) for the Severe Storms Research Center. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to decrease hours available to research scientists and engineers ($14,532) and operations ($7,913) for the Severe Storms Research Center)(S:Reduce funds for personnel ($45,883), travel ($4,635), and operations ($1,853) for the Severe Storms Research Center)

State General Funds

($22,445)

($22,445)

($52,371)

280.6 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($12,170) and retirees ($52,624).

State General Funds

$64,794

$64,794

$0

280.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$70,526

$0

280.100 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,787,890

$5,858,416

$5,443,368

State General Funds

$5,787,890

$5,858,416

$5,443,368

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$506,980,336 $506,980,336 $506,980,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$326,058,025 $326,058,025 $326,058,025

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$326,058,025 $326,058,025 $326,058,025

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$172,322,976 $172,322,976 $172,322,976

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$172,322,976 $172,322,976 $172,322,976

Sales and Services

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

$8,599,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$512,768,226 $512,838,752 $512,423,704

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281

$1,029,410 $1,029,410
$486,281

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

$367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

$367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,515,691

281.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($9,281)

($9,281)

($9,281)

281.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$8,179

$0

$0

281.3 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($41,176)

($41,176)

$0

281.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$4,252

$4,252

$0

281.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$13,339

$0

281.6 Reduce funds for casual labor. State General Funds

($30,500)

281.7 Reduce funds to reduce the salary of a position. State General Funds

($20,189)

281.8 Reduce funds to eliminate a filled maintenance position and a filled custodial position. State General Funds

($79,116)

281.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$991,384 $991,384 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,477,665

$996,544 $996,544 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,482,825

$890,324 $890,324 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648
$25,000 $25,000 $93,633 $93,633 $1,376,605

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

$1,579,867 $1,579,867 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,925,396

282.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($13,263)

($13,263)

($13,263)

282.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,114

$0

$0

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282.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative specialist)

State General Funds

($69,080)

($63,195)

$0

282.4 Reduce funds and utilize existing other funds for personnel. (S:Reduce funds and transfer approved payroll expense to Sea Grant funding)

State General Funds

($31,597)

$0

($34,941)

282.5 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($8,000)

$0

($67,000)

282.6 Reduce funds for operations. (S:Reduce funds for operations by reducing supplies purchases by 20% and delay non-critical maintenance and repair)

State General Funds

($8,339)

$0

($53,000)

282.7 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$7,093

$7,093

$0

282.8 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$6,809

$0

$0

282.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$17,520

$0

282.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,466,604

$1,528,022

$1,411,663

State General Funds

$1,466,604

$1,528,022

$1,411,663

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$655,529 $655,529 $2,812,133

$655,529 $655,529 $2,873,551

$655,529 $655,529 $2,757,192

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

$32,555,858 $32,555,858 $32,555,858

283.1 Reduce funds to reflect increased faculty salaries for graduate medical education in the Teaching program. (H:NO; Maintain funding for slots and salaries for medical residents)(S:Reduce funds to reflect a reduction for the state subsidy for the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($1,928,008)

$0 ($3,581,144)

283.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($55,293)

($55,293)

$0

283.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$571,301

$0

283.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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283.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,572,557 $33,071,866 $28,974,714

State General Funds

$30,572,557 $33,071,866 $28,974,714

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,572,557 $33,071,866 $28,974,714

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

$40,044,380 $40,044,380
$4,758,088 $4,758,088 $4,758,088 $44,802,468

284.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($412,957)

($412,957)

($412,957)

284.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$4,820

$0

$0

284.3 Reduce funds and fund one position utilizing existing other funds. (S:Reduce funds for personnel by reducing hours, reclassifying positions, or using other funds)

State General Funds

($99,860)

($99,860)

($125,150)

284.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Maintain funds for the PINES system and reduce funds for other operations)(S:Reduce funds to reflect reduced leased space in Morrow and Atlanta ($96,759), reduce subscriptions and memberships ($13,242), and reflect savings from the closure of Athens and Augusta GLASS Outreach Centers and the Southwest Regional Outreach Center ($267,585))

State General Funds

($459,172)

($276,709)

($377,586)

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284.5 Reduce funds for contracts. (H:Reduce funds to properly reflect savings in contracts)(S:Reduce funds for contracts)

State General Funds

($64,986)

($166,966)

($222,882)

284.6 Reduce funds to fund the materials grant at $.175 per capita. (H:NO; Maintain materials grants at $0.35 per capita)(S:Reduce funds for the materials grant for public libraries)

State General Funds

($1,887,112)

$0 ($3,266,307)

284.7 Reduce funds for public libraries grant based on population projections. (H and S:NO; Maintain funding to mitigate population projection error and hold systems harmless)

State General Funds

($195,269)

$0

$0

284.8 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$11,141

$11,141

$0

284.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$508,467

$0

284.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,940,985 $39,607,496 $35,639,498

State General Funds

$36,940,985 $39,607,496 $35,639,498

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

Sales and Services

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

$4,758,088

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,699,073 $44,365,584 $40,397,586

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

$27,253,512 $27,253,512 $27,253,512

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285.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($103,674)

($103,674)

($103,674)

285.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$26,042

$0

$0

285.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position ($186,919) and operations ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant cardio faculty ($186,919) and operations ($36,000) in the Augusta University Mission Related Special Funding Initiative)(S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($222,919)

($222,919)

($379,690)

285.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($172,578) and operations ($501,112) at the Augusta University Cancer Center. (S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($673,690)

($673,690) ($1,229,809)

285.5 Reduce funds for operations at the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. (S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($60,733)

$0

($98,511)

285.6 Reduce funds for contracts at the Georgia Film Academy. (S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($18,819)

($18,819)

($321,996)

285.7 Reduce funds for personnel ($40,000), operations ($69,769), and travel ($54,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to reclassify one program specialist as a program coordinator ($40,000), operations ($69,769), and travel ($54,538) at the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy)(S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($164,307)

($164,307)

($301,230)

285.8 Reduce funds for projects and programming at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. (S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($103,071)

$0

($188,964)

285.9 Eliminate funds for the Agricultural History Georgia Capitol Museum. State General Funds

($166,800)

($166,800)

($166,800)

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285.10 Reduce funds for operations at the Augusta University Adrenal Center. (S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($99,500)

($99,500)

($150,700)

285.11 Eliminate funds for the Health Professions Initiative. State General Funds

($2,805,805) ($2,805,805) ($2,805,805)

285.12 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$60,558

$60,558

$0

285.13 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$304,897

$0

285.14 Utilize existing funds for the Athens Design Studio for continuation of design services. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

285.98 Transfer funds for the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to leverage operational efficiencies and eliminate duplicative services with Kennesaw State University's Museum of History and Holocaust Education. (H and S:NO; Transfer the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs and reflect as an attached agency to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia)

State General Funds Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$267,912

$0

$0

$20,000

$0

$0

$287,912

$0

$0

285.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,188,706 $23,363,453 $21,506,333

State General Funds

$23,188,706 $23,363,453 $21,506,333

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,208,706 $23,363,453 $21,506,333

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Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

$12,466,667 $12,466,667 $12,466,667

286.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($35,929)

($35,929)

($35,929)

286.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($22,723)

($22,723)

($22,723)

286.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($263,032) and one vacant position ($50,778). (H:Reflect the Governor's intent to reduce funds for personnel ($263,032) and eliminate one vacant IT audit director ($50,778))(S:Reduce funds for personnel to eliminate six positions)

State General Funds

($313,810)

($313,810)

($429,329)

286.4 Reduce funds for operations. (S:Reduce funds for a GALILEO server refresh ($100,000), recognize a reduction in office space ($100,000), and reduce funds for supplies and general operations ($336,065))

State General Funds

($753,401)

($753,401)

($536,065)

286.5 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Reduce funds for GALILEO subscriptions and contracts)

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($489,073)

286.6 Reduce funds for travel. State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

($132,429)

286.7 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$7,973

$7,973

$0

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286.8 Transfer funds from the Teaching program to the Regents Central Office program for the University System Office for statewide administrative services.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$68,737,143

$0

$0

$71,756,439

$0

$0

$140,493,582

$0

$0

286.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$70,300

$0

286.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$80,040,920 $11,374,077 $10,821,119

State General Funds

$80,040,920 $11,374,077 $10,821,119

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$71,756,439

Sales and Services

$71,756,439

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,756,439

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,797,359 $11,374,077 $10,821,119

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,247,738

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,247,738

$1,547,118 $1,547,118 $3,700,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,247,738

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287.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($12,831)

($12,831)

($12,831)

287.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,615

$0

$0

287.3 Reduce funds for operations. (S:Reduce funds for operations to eliminate three ship days)

State General Funds

($25,404)

($25,404)

($36,000)

287.4 Reduce funds for equipment. (S:Reduce funds to eliminate PC replacement funds ($2,450), eliminate the Facilities Operations Replacement fund ($28,827), and eliminate the Annual Research Equipment Replacement Fund ($50,000))

State General Funds

($68,827)

($68,827)

($81,277)

287.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$6,127

$6,127

$0

287.6 Transfer funds from the Teaching program to the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography program for marine science research and outreach.

State General Funds

$1,614,262

$1,614,262

$1,614,262

287.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$18,303

$0

287.8 Reduce funds to eliminate a vacant communications manager position ($67,500) and delay the replacement of a groundskeeper position ($21,820).

State General Funds

($89,320)

287.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,064,060

$3,078,748

$2,941,952

State General Funds

$3,064,060

$3,078,748

$2,941,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,700,620

$3,700,620

$3,700,620

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $6,764,680

$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $6,779,368

$400,000 $400,000 $550,000 $550,000 $6,642,572

Teaching

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $5,243,904,151 $2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

$2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $5,243,904,151 $2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

$2,296,261,553 $2,296,261,553 $5,243,904,151 $2,273,996,513 $2,095,911,016
$178,085,497 $156,819,091 $156,819,091 $2,813,088,547 $466,489,662 $2,346,598,885 $7,540,165,704

288.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($16,619,372) ($16,619,372) ($16,619,372)

288.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($97,646)

($97,646)

($97,646)

288.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,642,884

$0

$0

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288.4 Increase funds to reflect a 1.2% increase in credit hour enrollment ($68,387,021), medical education ($7,957,507), and square footage ($1,746,489) at University System of Georgia institutions.

State General Funds

$78,091,017 $78,091,017

$0

288.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($9,233,837) and retirees ($440,012).

State General Funds

$9,673,849

$9,673,849

$0

288.6 Increase funds to adjust the debt service payback amount for projects at the Georgia Institute of Technology ($743,471) and Valdosta State University ($724,884).

State General Funds

$1,468,355

$1,468,355

$1,468,355

288.7 Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year seven of the seven year plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative.

State General Funds

($1,505,032) ($1,505,032) ($1,505,032)

288.8 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$4,508,095

$0

$0

288.9 Increase funds for the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership Expansion.

State General Funds

$1,357,440

$1,357,440

$1,357,440

288.10 Transfer funds from the Teaching program to the Regents Central Office program for the University System Office for statewide administrative services.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($68,737,143)

$0

$0

($71,756,439)

$0

$0

($140,493,582)

$0

$0

288.11 Transfer funds from the Teaching program to the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography program for marine science research and outreach.

State General Funds

($1,614,262) ($1,614,262) ($1,614,262)

288.12 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$44,665,585

$0

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288.13 Reduce funds to reflect a decrease due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($232,752,459)

288.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,306,429,738 $2,411,681,487 $2,046,498,577

State General Funds

$2,306,429,738 $2,411,681,487 $2,046,498,577

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,172,147,712 $5,243,904,151 $5,243,904,151

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,273,996,513 $2,273,996,513 $2,273,996,513

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,095,911,016 $2,095,911,016 $2,095,911,016

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$178,085,497 $178,085,497 $178,085,497

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$156,819,091 $156,819,091 $156,819,091

Sales and Services

$2,741,332,108 $2,813,088,547 $2,813,088,547

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$394,733,223 $466,489,662 $466,489,662

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885 $2,346,598,885

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,478,577,450 $7,655,585,638 $7,290,402,728

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

$4,671,769 $4,671,769 $4,671,769

289.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($37,345)

($37,345)

($37,345)

289.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$3,615

$0

$0

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289.3 Reduce funds for maintenance. State General Funds

($270,000)

($270,000)

($270,000)

289.4 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for poultry isolation units. State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

289.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$13,850

$13,850

$0

289.6 Increase funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members.

State General Funds

$1,417

$0

$0

289.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$49,799

$0

289.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,083,306

$4,128,073

$4,064,424

State General Funds

$4,083,306

$4,128,073

$4,064,424

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,083,306

$4,128,073

$4,064,424

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$489,381 $489,381 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

$489,381 $489,381 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

$489,381 $489,381 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000,000 $22,489,381

$22,000,000 $22,489,381

$22,000,000 $22,489,381

290.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($7,390)

($7,390)

($7,390)

290.2 Reduce funds for personnel for the veterinary technician training program. State General Funds

($29,363)

($29,363)

($53,832)

290.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$4,782

$4,782

$0

290.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$8,242

$0

290.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$457,410

$465,652

$428,159

State General Funds

$457,410

$465,652

$428,159

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Sales and Services

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,457,410 $22,465,652 $22,428,159

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020

3305

291.1 Transfer funds for the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust from the Department of Community Affairs to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and reflect as an attached agency.

State General Funds Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$337,953 $20,000
$357,953

$295,570 $20,000
$315,570

291.100 -Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$337,953

$295,570

State General Funds

$337,953

$295,570

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$357,953

$315,570

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

$4,014,412 $4,014,412 $4,014,412

292.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($83,500)

($83,500)

($83,500)

292.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,201)

($1,201)

($1,201)

292.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$41,990

$0

$0

292.4 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($228,036)

($228,036)

($228,036)

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292.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$304,646

$0

292.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for equipment for emergency notification and camera security system.

State General Funds

($213,810)

($213,810)

292.7 Increase funds for the state's contribution for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System.

State General Funds

$292,546

$0

292.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,743,665

$4,085,057

$3,487,865

State General Funds

$3,743,665

$4,085,057

$3,487,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,743,665

$4,085,057

$3,487,865

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades four through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

$3,747,460 $3,747,460 $3,747,460

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($59,260)

($47,798)

($47,798)

293.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. State General Funds

$194,903

$182,972

$182,972

293.3 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $2,000 and non-certified personnel with state funded base salaries less than $40,000 by $1,000 effective July 1, 2020. (H:Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified personnel by $1,000)

State General Funds

$235,384

$184,878

$0

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020

3307

293.4 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for equipment for emergency notification and camera security system. (H and S:NO; Reflect reduction in the Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College program)

State General Funds

($213,810)

$0

$0

293.5 Reduce funds to reflect a decrease due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($412,221)

293.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

293.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,904,677

$4,067,512

$3,470,413

State General Funds

$3,904,677

$4,067,512

$3,470,413

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,904,677

$4,067,512

$3,470,413

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

$15,308,306 $15,308,306 $15,308,306

294.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($3,890)

($3,890)

($3,890)

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294.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($10,025)

($10,025)

($10,025)

294.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($6,726)

($6,726)

($6,726)

294.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($61,410) and one vacant position ($80,000). (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate a vacant financial analyst ($80,000) and reduce temporary positions ($61,410))(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from rate changes to health insurance and Medicare advantage plans ($76,036) and reduce funds for personnel to reflect retirements ($149,641))

State General Funds

($141,410)

($141,410)

($225,677)

294.5 Reduce funds and fund three positions utilizing existing other funds. State General Funds

($346,677)

($346,677)

($346,757)

294.6 Reduce funds for operations. (S:Reduce funds to reflect the elimination of contracts and savings in operations)

State General Funds

($229,556)

($229,556) ($1,111,480)

294.7 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($220,478)

($220,478)

$0

294.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$111,420

$0

294.100 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,349,544 $14,460,964 $13,603,751

State General Funds

$14,349,544 $14,460,964 $13,603,751

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,349,544 $14,460,964 $13,603,751

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$194,747,794 $194,747,794 $194,314,011 $194,314,011

$194,747,794 $194,314,011

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020

3309

Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $198,668,290

$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $198,668,290

$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $198,668,290

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$179,853,953

State General Funds

$179,420,170

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,394,876

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,024,729

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$370,147

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,247,671

Sales and Services

$2,247,671

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,247,671

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$277,949

State Funds Transfers

$277,949

Agency to Agency Contracts

$277,949

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$183,774,449

$182,295,879 $181,862,096
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $186,216,375

$168,986,754 $168,552,971
$433,783 $1,394,876 $1,024,729
$370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$277,949 $277,949 $277,949 $172,907,250

Departmental Administration (DOR)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

$14,477,026 $14,477,026 $14,477,026

295.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$1,405

$1,405

$1,405

295.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($96,634)

($96,634)

($96,634)

295.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$11,333

$0

$0

295.4 Reduce funds for personnel for two vacant positions and savings from payroll shared services transition. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant position, one vacant developer supervisor position, and savings from payroll shared services transition)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($340,108)

($340,108) ($1,544,035)

295.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($9,611)

($9,611)

($9,961)

295.6 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($25,665)

($25,665)

($29,934)

295.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($52,681)

($52,681)

($186,545)

295.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$190,194

$0

295.9 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($9,406)

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3311

295.100-Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,965,065 $14,143,926 $12,601,916

State General Funds

$13,965,065 $14,143,926 $12,601,916

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,965,065 $14,143,926 $12,601,916

Forestland Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

296.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($1,547,959)

296.100 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and qualified timberland

property to counties, municipalities, and school districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $12,524,392

State General Funds

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $12,524,392

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $12,524,392

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147

$7,700,323 $7,266,540
$433,783 $370,147

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,556,357

297.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($46,617)

($46,617)

($46,617)

297.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$24,447

$0

$0

297.3 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant auditor position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($60,999)

($60,999)

($192,686)

297.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($25,386)

($25,386)

($37,628)

297.5 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($25,665)

($25,665)

($26,028)

297.6 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($25,520)

($25,520)

($37,240)

297.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$95,433

$0

297.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,540,583

$7,611,569

$7,360,124

State General Funds

$7,106,800

$7,177,786

$6,926,341

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147

$370,147

$370,147

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,396,617

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,467,603

$370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $8,216,158

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

$4,987,556 $4,987,556
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $5,407,556

298.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($29,564)

($29,564)

($29,564)

298.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$17,809

$0

$0

298.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,093)

($13,093)

($68,060)

298.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($25,665)

($25,665)

($25,863)

298.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($5,787)

($5,787)

($11,762)

298.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$73,870

$0

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298.7 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($1,093,820)

298.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,931,256

$4,987,317

$3,758,487

State General Funds

$4,931,256

$4,987,317

$3,758,487

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,351,256

$5,407,317

$4,178,487

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

$9,213,514 $9,213,514 $9,213,514

299.1 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. State General Funds

($169,344)

($180,357)

299.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,213,514

$9,044,170

$9,033,157

State General Funds

$9,213,514

$9,044,170

$9,033,157

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,213,514

$9,044,170

$9,033,157

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

$42,248,553 $42,248,553 $42,248,553

300.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($92,261)

($92,261)

($92,261)

300.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$132,758

$0

$0

300.3 Reduce funds for personnel for six vacant positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate four vacant administrative support positions, one vacant administrative assistant supervisor position, and one vacant IT manager position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($344,142)

($344,142) ($1,075,634)

300.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($25,665)

($25,665)

($26,696)

300.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($264,648)

($264,648)

($343,047)

300.6 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) implementation.

State General Funds

($3,084,771) ($3,084,771) ($3,084,771)

300.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$174,184

$0

300.8 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($269,729)

300.9 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($391,230)

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300.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,569,824 $38,611,250 $36,965,185

State General Funds

$38,569,824 $38,611,250 $36,965,185

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,569,824 $38,611,250 $36,965,185

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,265,601 $6,265,601
$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

$6,265,601 $6,265,601
$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

$6,265,601 $6,265,601
$474,960 $474,960 $113,516 $113,516 $113,516 $6,854,077

301.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($28,407)

($28,407)

($28,407)

301.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$9,714

$0

$0

301.3 Reduce funds for personnel for one vacant position. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant tax examiner position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($66,748)

($66,748)

($841,799)

301.4 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($25,665)

($25,665)

($25,881)

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301.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($18,498)

($18,498)

($34,635)

301.6 Reduce funds for contracts for reduced call center assistance. State General Funds

($132,310)

($132,310)

($218,246)

301.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$54,840

$0

301.8 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($13,240)

301.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,003,687

$6,048,813

$5,103,393

State General Funds

$6,003,687

$6,048,813

$5,103,393

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$474,960

$474,960

$474,960

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

State Funds Transfers

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

Agency to Agency Contracts

$113,516

$113,516

$113,516

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,592,163

$6,637,289

$5,691,869

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784

$62,793,096 $62,793,096
$277,938 $277,938 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

$164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

$164,433 $164,433 $164,433 $64,577,251

302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($785)

($785)

($785)

302.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($324,520)

($324,520)

($324,520)

302.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$182,947

$0

$0

302.4 Reduce funds for personnel for 29 vacant positions. (H:Maintain funds for five revenue agents and two auditors and reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate 22 positions, to include: eight vacant administrative support positions, one vacant finance clerk position, one vacant business support analyst position, one vacant IT analyst position, one vacant financial compliance manager position, one vacant systems administrator position, seven vacant tax examiner positions, and two vacant training and development specialist positions)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($1,488,418) ($1,172,362) ($1,739,858)

302.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($152,490)

($152,490) ($1,754,095)

302.6 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system and the elimination of technology services.

State General Funds

($78,283)

($78,283)

($82,030)

302.7 Reduce funds for rent to reflect savings from office consolidation. State General Funds

($661,172)

($661,172)

($661,172)

302.8 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($917,452)

($917,452) ($1,045,864)

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302.9 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from reduced utilization of private collection agencies and technology services. (H:Maintain $1,320,000 for FAST Resource contractors)(S:Maintain $700,000 for FAST Enterprises contractors)

State General Funds

($4,073,574) ($2,753,574) ($3,468,193)

302.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$628,458

$0

302.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,279,349 $57,360,916 $53,716,579

State General Funds

$55,279,349 $57,360,916 $53,716,579

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$277,938

$277,938

$277,938

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

$1,341,784

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

State Funds Transfers

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

Agency to Agency Contracts

$164,433

$164,433

$164,433

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,063,504 $59,145,071 $55,500,734

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

$4,668,599 $4,668,599 $4,668,599

303.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($814)

($814)

($814)

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303.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($33,559)

($33,559)

($33,559)

303.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

303.4 Reduce funds for personnel for two positions. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant attorney position and one vacant legal analysis specialist position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($236,054)

($236,054)

($426,660)

303.5 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($27,440)

($27,440)

($37,440)

303.6 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($25,665)

($25,665)

($25,756)

303.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($11,734)

($11,734)

($14,497)

303.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$69,566

$0

303.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,334,952

$4,402,899

$4,129,873

State General Funds

$4,334,952

$4,402,899

$4,129,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,334,952

$4,402,899

$4,129,873

Taxpayer Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

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individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

$28,321,175 $28,321,175
$271,831 $271,831 $28,593,006

304.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($137,028)

($137,028)

($137,028)

304.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$174,852

$0

$0

304.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from the realignment of duties of five positions. (S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($402,231)

($402,231) ($1,195,799)

304.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($687,955)

($687,955)

($765,279)

304.5 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect savings from the transition to the state's time reporting enterprise system.

State General Funds

($25,665)

($25,665)

($28,100)

304.6 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($85,056)

($85,056)

($299,816)

304.7 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from reduced utilization of technology services.

State General Funds

($1,214,720) ($1,214,720) ($2,101,505)

304.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$244,148

$0

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304.100 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are

reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration

functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,943,372 $26,012,668 $23,793,648

State General Funds

$25,943,372 $26,012,668 $23,793,648

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,215,203 $26,284,499 $24,065,479

Section 43: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,196,882 $25,196,882

$25,196,882 $25,196,882

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$4,355,596

$4,355,596

$4,355,596

$4,355,596

$4,355,596

$4,355,596

$30,102,478 $30,102,478

$25,196,882 $25,196,882
$550,000 $550,000 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $4,355,596 $30,102,478

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$24,028,196 $24,028,196
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,363,548

$24,228,499 $24,228,499
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $29,563,851

$22,671,441 $22,671,441
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $28,006,793

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Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

$429,756 $429,756 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $3,775,096 $4,204,852

305.1 Transfer funds from the Corporations program to the Elections program for personnel for one legal services position to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

($80,942)

($80,942)

($80,942)

305.2 Transfer funds from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Law to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

($194,237)

($194,237)

($194,237)

305.3 Transfer funds from the Corporations program to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission program to support ongoing expenses per HB324 (2019 Session).

State General Funds

($154,577)

($154,577)

($154,577)

305.4 Utilize other funds for program operations. Sales and Services Not Itemized

$429,756

$429,756

$429,756

305.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

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Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

$5,518,907 $5,518,907
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,118,907

306.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,909)

($1,909)

($1,909)

306.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$6,476

$0

$0

306.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect realignment of duties. State General Funds

($6,999)

($6,999)

$0

306.4 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced printing and postage. State General Funds

($14,170)

($14,170)

$0

306.5 Reduce funds for computer charges to reflect reduced support services. State General Funds

($126,000)

($126,000)

($35,627)

306.6 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($12,692)

($12,692)

($12,692)

306.7 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect reduced third party data analytics services.

State General Funds

($121,865)

($121,865)

($121,865)

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306.8 Reduce funds for equipment to reflect projected need. State General Funds

($90,000)

($90,000)

$0

306.9 Transfer funds from the Corporations program to the Elections program for personnel for one legal services position to support election litigation and cyber security.

State General Funds

$80,942

$80,942

$80,942

306.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$57,780

$0

306.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,232,690

$5,283,994

$5,427,756

State General Funds

$5,232,690

$5,283,994

$5,427,756

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,832,690

$5,883,994

$6,027,756

Investigations

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

$3,384,036 $3,384,036 $3,384,036

307.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$21,047

$0

$0

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307.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from the realignment of duties. State General Funds

($8,976)

($8,976)

($145,619)

307.3 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($4,000)

($4,000)

($24,996)

307.4 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($14,922)

($14,922)

($26,138)

307.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$55,617

$0

307.6 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($71,710)

307.100 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,377,185

$3,411,755

$3,115,573

State General Funds

$3,377,185

$3,411,755

$3,115,573

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,377,185

$3,411,755

$3,115,573

Office Administration (SOS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

$3,450,968 $3,450,968
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,456,468

308.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($321)

($321)

($321)

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308.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($3,558)

($3,558)

($3,558)

308.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$6,476

$0

$0

308.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the elimination of one vacant position and to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant communications specialist position and delay the hiring of one accountant position)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($89,343)

($89,343)

($235,773)

308.5 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($19,192)

308.6 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect savings from the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($13,010)

($13,010)

($24,456)

308.7 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from data analytics services. State General Funds

($110,259)

($110,259)

($147,206)

308.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$53,756

$0

308.9 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($8,281)

308.10 Reduce funds for rent. State General Funds

($5,200)

308.100 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,235,953

$3,283,233

$3,006,981

State General Funds

$3,235,953

$3,283,233

$3,006,981

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

Sales and Services

$5,500

$5,500

$5,500

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,500 $3,241,453

$5,500 $3,288,733

$5,500 $3,012,481

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,965,401

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,965,401

$8,565,401 $8,565,401
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,965,401

309.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$126,282

$0

$0

309.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from the elimination of one vacant position and projected expenditures. (H:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant business support analyst position and reduce funds for projected expenditures)(S:Reduce funds for personnel to reflect attrition and reductions in force)

State General Funds

($219,831)

($219,831)

($678,609)

309.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect reduced printing and postage expenses.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($53,739)

309.4 Reduce funds for computer charges. State General Funds

($22,017)

($22,017)

($77,012)

309.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($38,189)

($38,189)

($66,366)

309.6 Reduce funds for contracts to reflect savings from reduced technology consulting services.

State General Funds

($27,100)

($27,100)

($127,273)

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309.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$126,894

$0

309.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,374,546

$8,375,158

$7,562,402

State General Funds

$8,374,546

$8,375,158

$7,562,402

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,774,546

$8,775,158

$7,962,402

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,773

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,773

$706,773 $706,773
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,773

310.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$6,476

$0

$0

310.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$11,050

$0

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310.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$713,249

$717,823

$706,773

State General Funds

$713,249

$717,823

$706,773

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$738,249

$742,823

$731,773

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

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 Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

$3,141,041 $3,141,041
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,241,041

311.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,922)

($2,922)

($2,922)

311.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($994)

($994)

($994)

311.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$11,333

$0

$0

311.4 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($64,462)

($64,462)

($64,162)

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311.5 Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect the re-deployment of end-user equipment.

State General Funds

($64,000)

($64,000)

($64,000)

311.6 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($70,276)

311.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$43,280

$0

311.8 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($220,308)

311.9 Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases. State General Funds

($17,500)

311.10 Reduce funds for equipment. State General Funds

($3,500)

311.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,939,996

$2,971,943

$2,697,379

State General Funds

$2,939,996

$2,971,943

$2,697,379

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,039,996

$3,071,943

$2,797,379

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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312.1 Add funds for ongoing operations per HB324 (2019 Session). State General Funds

$154,577

$184,593

$154,577

312.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

312.100-Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by regulating the production,

transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC

oil use in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$154,577

$184,593

$154,577

State General Funds

$154,577

$184,593

$154,577

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,577

$184,593

$154,577

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$1,008,423,419 $1,008,423,419

$138,945,795 $138,945,795

$869,477,624 $869,477,624

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

$9,278,261

$9,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$1,008,423,419 $138,945,795 $869,477,624 $38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,018,340,330

$8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,018,340,330

$8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,018,340,330

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,062,138,445 $138,873,484 $923,264,961 $38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,072,055,356

$1,060,172,029 $136,907,068 $923,264,961 $38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,070,088,940

$1,046,663,210 $123,995,910 $922,667,300 $38,650 $38,650 $9,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,056,580,121

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000

$10,217,717 $0
$10,217,717 $38,650 $38,650
$600,000 $600,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000 $10,856,367

$600,000 $10,856,367

$600,000 $10,856,367

313.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

Lottery Proceeds

($9,806)

($9,806)

($9,806)

313.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

Lottery Proceeds

$690

$690

$690

313.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

Lottery Proceeds

($85)

($85)

($85)

313.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

Lottery Proceeds

$5,893

$0

$0

313.5 Reduce funds to eliminate seven vacant positions ($467,076) and reduce the starting salaries for three positions ($62,590). (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant call center specialist, one vacant origination and disbursement specialist, one vacant student aid program administrator, one vacant student aid services call center supervisor, one vacant senior financial analyst, one vacant business analyst and project manager, and one vacant compliance officer ($467,076) and reduce starting salaries for three positions ($62,590))

Lottery Proceeds

($529,666)

($529,666)

($529,666)

313.6 Reduce funds for motor vehicle expenses ($500), supplies and printing ($30,790), travel ($15,204), conference registration fees ($4,443), and advertising and promotions ($13,012). (S:Reduce funds for printing financial aid resource documents, additional activities, and expenses)

Lottery Proceeds

($63,949)

($63,949)

($252,895)

313.7 Reduce funds for computer refresh ($19,800) and for the maintenance of server systems ($7,502).

Lottery Proceeds

($27,302)

($27,302)

($27,302)

313.8 Reduce funds for web development ($1,100) and software maintenance ($11,286) contracts. (S:Reduce funds for technologyrelated contracts)

Lottery Proceeds

($12,386)

($12,386)

($202,709)

313.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

Lottery Proceeds

$140,502

$0

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313.10 Reduce funds to reflect the utilization of Federal GEAR UP funds to reimburse GSFC for K-12 outreach expenditures.

Lottery Proceeds

($77,890)

313.100-Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,581,106

$9,715,715

$9,118,054

Lottery Proceeds

$9,581,106

$9,715,715

$9,118,054

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,650

$38,650

$38,650

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

State Funds Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,219,756 $10,354,365

$9,756,704

Dual Enrollment

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

314.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. (S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

($3,982,439) ($11,092,067)

314.100 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 793)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,836,976 $100,836,976 $100,836,976

$96,854,537 $96,854,537 $96,854,537

$89,744,909 $89,744,909 $89,744,909

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500 $1,060,500

315.1 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($116,655)

315.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$943,845

State General Funds

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$943,845

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,060,500

$1,060,500

$943,845

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

$1,203,240 $1,203,240 $1,203,240

316.1 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($132,356)

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316.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$1,070,884

State General Funds

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$1,070,884

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,203,240

$1,203,240

$1,070,884

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000

317.1 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($77,000)

317.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$700,000

$700,000

$623,000

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

$623,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$700,000

$700,000

$623,000

HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

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318.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE GED Grant. Lottery Proceeds

($1,508,629) ($1,508,629) ($1,508,629)

318.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

Lottery Proceeds

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$421,667

$421,667

$421,667

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

$66,196,466 $0
$66,196,466 $66,196,466

319.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Grants. Lottery Proceeds

$245,254

$245,254

$245,254

319.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$66,441,720 $66,441,720 $66,441,720

Lottery Proceeds

$66,441,720 $66,441,720 $66,441,720

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,441,720 $66,441,720 $66,441,720

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private postsecondary institution.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

$62,017,197 $0
$62,017,197 $62,017,197

320.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

$4,760,858

$4,760,858

$4,760,858

320.2 Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private postsecondary institutions.

Lottery Proceeds

$1,480,092

$1,480,092

$1,480,092

320.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$68,258,147 $68,258,147 $68,258,147

Lottery Proceeds

$68,258,147 $68,258,147 $68,258,147

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$68,258,147 $68,258,147 $68,258,147

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

$703,115,948 $0
$703,115,948 $703,115,948

321.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

$44,329,271

$44,194,662

$44,194,662

321.2 Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public postsecondary institutions.

Lottery Proceeds

$5,117,102

$5,117,102

$5,117,102

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321.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$752,562,321 $752,427,712 $752,427,712

Lottery Proceeds

$752,562,321 $752,427,712 $752,427,712

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$752,562,321 $752,427,712 $752,427,712

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

$26,000,000 $0
$26,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
$34,000,000

322.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,000,000 $34,000,000 $34,000,000

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North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia,

thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

$3,037,740 $3,037,740 $3,037,740

323.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500 $1,237,500

324.1 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($136,125)

324.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$1,101,375

State General Funds

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$1,101,375

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,237,500

$1,237,500

$1,101,375

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Public Safety Memorial Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

$600,000 $600,000 $600,000

325.1 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($66,000)

325.100 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$534,000

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$534,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000

$600,000

$534,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

$5,370,000 $5,370,000 $5,370,000

326.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need pursuant to SB83 (2019 Session). (S:Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

($590,700)

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326.100 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,370,000

$7,370,000

$4,779,300

State General Funds

$5,370,000

$7,370,000

$4,779,300

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,370,000

$7,370,000

$4,779,300

Service Cancelable Loans

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

$1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000

327.1 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($115,500)

327.100 -Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$934,500

State General Funds

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$934,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

$934,500

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261

$22,841,185 $22,841,185
$1,278,261

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $24,119,446

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($2,512,530)

328.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$22,841,185 $22,841,185 $20,328,655

State General Funds

$22,841,185 $22,841,185 $20,328,655

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,119,446 $24,119,446 $21,606,916

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

$1,008,654 $1,008,654 $1,008,654

329.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($1,910)

($1,910)

($1,910)

329.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,619

$0

$0

329.3 Reduce funds for personnel ($57,087) and to eliminate the intern program ($989).

State General Funds

($58,076)

($58,076)

$0

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329.4 Reduce funds for commission meetings ($2,539) and travel ($1,474). State General Funds

($4,013)

($4,013)

$0

329.5 Reduce funds for computer refresh. State General Funds

($5,323)

($5,323)

$0

329.6 Reduce funds and utilize other funds for operations for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Coordinator position.

State General Funds

($4,608)

($4,608)

$0

329.7 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$17,642

$0

329.8 Reduce funds to reflect an 11% decrease in funding due to projected decline in state revenues. State General Funds

($109,042)

329.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$936,343

$952,366

$897,702

State General Funds

$936,343

$952,366

$897,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$936,343

$952,366

$897,702

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$220,000

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,845,993 $41,845,993

$220,000 $220,000 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,845,993

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$190,721 $190,721 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,816,714

$190,721 $190,721 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,816,714

$190,721 $190,721 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,816,714

Local/Floor COLA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

$220,000 $220,000 $220,000

330.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($29,279)

($29,279)

($29,279)

330.100 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$190,721

$190,721

$190,721

State General Funds

$190,721

$190,721

$190,721

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,721

$190,721

$190,721

System Administration (TRS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

331.100 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

$41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993 $41,625,993

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 19.06% for State Fiscal Year 2021.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$373,978,376 $373,978,376

$373,978,376 $373,978,376

$281,961,802 $281,961,802

$281,961,802 $281,961,802

$390,821,447 $390,821,447

$48,941,776 $48,941,776

$48,941,776 $48,941,776

$341,879,671 $341,879,671

$82,521,052 $82,521,052

$259,358,619 $259,358,619

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$373,978,376 $373,978,376 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$4,469,622

$1,051,231,247 $1,051,231,247 $1,051,231,247

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$373,269,892 $373,269,892 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,050,522,763

$377,899,044 $377,899,044 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,055,151,915

$334,017,312 $334,017,312 $281,961,802 $281,961,802 $390,821,447 $48,941,776 $48,941,776 $341,879,671 $82,521,052 $259,358,619
$4,469,622 $4,469,622 $4,469,622 $1,011,270,183

Adult Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120

$16,908,741 $16,908,741 $24,440,037 $24,440,037
$4,145,342 $1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $45,502,141

332.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($90,138)

($90,138)

($90,138)

332.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$4

$4

$4

332.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($118)

($118)

($118)

332.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$117,038

$0

$0

332.5 Reduce funds for operations allocations to colleges. State General Funds

($1,014,525) ($1,014,525) ($1,014,525)

332.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$243,809

$0

332.7 Reduce funds for personnel, travel, software and operations. State General Funds

($845,699)

332.100 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,921,002 $16,047,773 $14,958,265

State General Funds

$15,921,002 $16,047,773 $14,958,265

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,440,037 $24,440,037 $24,440,037

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,145,342

$4,145,342

$4,145,342

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $44,514,402

$1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $44,641,173

$1,434,222 $1,434,222 $2,711,120 $2,711,120
$8,021 $8,021 $8,021 $43,551,665

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

$8,632,983 $8,632,983
$4,527 $4,527 $4,527 $8,637,510

333.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($19,946)

($19,946)

($19,946)

333.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($64)

($64)

($64)

333.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($315)

($315)

($315)

333.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$9,355

$0

$0

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333.5 Reduce funds and fund one position jointly in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing existing federal funds.

State General Funds

($138,199)

($138,199)

($138,199)

333.6 Reduce funds and transfer one position from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program.

State General Funds

($162,839)

($162,839)

($162,839)

333.7 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to consolidate seven administrative positions)

State General Funds

($517,748)

($517,748)

($517,748)

333.8 Reduce funds for one vacant position. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate one vacant administrative assistant)

State General Funds

($58,932)

($58,932)

($58,932)

333.9 Reduce funds for travel ($116,000) and software licenses ($63,536). State General Funds

($179,536)

($179,536)

($179,536)

333.10 Reduce funds for computer purchases. State General Funds

($15,600)

($15,600)

($15,600)

333.11 Transfer funds from the Technical Education program to the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program for system-wide administrative services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$26,694,938

$0

$0

$3,905,180

$0

$0

$12,674,050

$0

$0

$43,274,168

$0

$0

333.12 Reduce funds and fund four positions transferred from the Technical Education program to the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program utilizing existing other funds.

State General Funds

($424,350)

($424,350)

$0

333.13 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$122,288

$0

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333.14 Reduce funds for travel, software, and operations. State General Funds

($112,706)

333.100-Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,819,747

$7,237,742

$7,427,098

State General Funds

$33,819,747

$7,237,742

$7,427,098

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,905,180

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,905,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,678,577

$4,527

$4,527

Sales and Services

$12,678,577

$4,527

$4,527

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,678,577

$4,527

$4,527

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,403,504

$7,242,269

$7,431,625

Economic Development and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

$3,392,064 $3,392,064 $4,389,076 $4,389,076 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $2,079,822 $31,800,593

334.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($7,799)

($7,799)

($7,799)

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334.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($3)

($3)

($3)

334.3 Reduce funds for four consultants for customized business training in welding and industrial maintenance.

State General Funds

($280,000)

($280,000)

($280,000)

334.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$19,601

$0

334.5 Reduce funds for personnel, travel, software, and operations, and the implementation of a tiered furlough plan.

State General Funds

($185,393)

334.100 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,104,262

$3,123,863

$2,918,869

State General Funds

$3,104,262

$3,123,863

$2,918,869

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

$4,389,076

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

Sales and Services

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$21,939,631 $21,939,631 $21,939,631

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

State Funds Transfers

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

$2,079,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,512,791 $31,532,392 $31,327,398

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832

$0 $0 $204,989,474 $204,989,474 $22,832

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

335.1 Fund one position jointly funded in the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program utilizing $138,199 in existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

335.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

$204,989,474 $204,989,474
$22,832 $22,832 $22,832 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $205,462,306

Quick Start

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247

$11,348,906 $11,348,906
$4,247 $4,247

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,247 $11,353,153

$4,247 $11,353,153

$4,247 $11,353,153

336.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($53,593)

($53,593)

($53,593)

336.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($66)

($66)

($66)

336.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,156)

($1,156)

($1,156)

336.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$6,475

$0

$0

336.5 Reduce funds for training. State General Funds

($680,934)

($680,934)

($680,934)

336.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$137,191

$0

336.7 Reduce funds for personnel, travel, software and operations, and the implementation of a tiered furlough plan.

State General Funds

($437,796)

336.100 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,619,632 $10,750,348 $10,175,361

State General Funds

$10,619,632 $10,750,348 $10,175,361

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

Sales and Services

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,623,879 $10,754,595 $10,179,608

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Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

$333,695,682 $333,695,682 $48,143,215 $48,143,215 $364,704,868 $47,507,554 $47,507,554 $317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $748,475,544

337.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($2,129,210) ($2,129,210) ($2,129,210)

337.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

$2,558

$2,558

$2,558

337.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($37,287)

($37,287)

($37,287)

337.4 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$1,454,753

$0

$0

337.5 Increase funds to reflect a 1.5% increase in credit hours ($3,706,709) and a 0.3% decrease in square footage (($193,018)).

State General Funds

$3,513,691

$3,513,691

$3,513,691

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337.6 Transfer funds from the Technical Education program to the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program for system-wide administrative services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($26,694,938)

$0

$0

($3,905,180)

$0

$0

($12,674,050)

$0

$0

($43,274,168)

$0

$0

337.7 Fund one position transferred from the Departmental Administration (TCSG) program to the Technical Education program utilizing $162,839 in existing federal funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

337.8 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$5,543,884

$0

337.9 Increase funds for the Rural Technical Worker Pilot Program. State General Funds

$150,000

$0

337.10 Reduce funds and fund four positions which support the TCSG Foundation utilizing existing other funds. State General Funds

($424,350)

337.11 Reduce funds for personnel, travel, software and operations, the implementation of furlough plans, and downsize and eliminate programs and the utilization of other funds.

State General Funds

($36,083,365)

337.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 793)

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 STATE FUNDS

$309,805,249 $340,739,318 $298,537,719

State General Funds

$309,805,249 $340,739,318 $298,537,719

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,238,035 $48,143,215 $48,143,215

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$44,238,035 $48,143,215 $48,143,215

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$352,030,818 $364,704,868 $364,704,868

Intergovernmental Transfers

$47,507,554 $47,507,554 $47,507,554

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$47,507,554 $47,507,554 $47,507,554

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$304,523,264 $45,164,645 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $708,005,881

$317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $755,519,180

$317,197,314 $57,838,695 $259,358,619
$1,931,779 $1,931,779 $1,931,779 $713,317,581

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$2,003,209,045 $2,003,209,045 $77,342,738 $77,342,738
$1,925,866,307 $1,925,866,307 $1,607,707,398 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $93,011,369 $1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,708,960,656 $3,708,960,656

$2,003,209,045 $77,342,738
$1,925,866,307 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,708,960,656

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$2,043,833,885 $66,345,709
$1,977,488,176 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872

$2,059,769,639 $82,281,463
$1,977,488,176 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872

$1,778,986,092 $64,965,078
$1,714,021,014 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,424,872 $39,424,872

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $58,619,341 $3,749,585,496 $3,765,521,250 $3,484,737,703

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

$834,997,692 $0
$834,997,692 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,752,750,821

338.1 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session).

State Motor Fuel Funds

$36,949,972 $36,949,972

$0

338.2 Increase funds to properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB170 (2015 Session).

State General Funds

$15,872,849

$0

338.3 Reduce funds for projects. State Motor Fuel Funds

($97,274,415)

338.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$871,947,664 $0
$871,947,664 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,789,700,793

$887,820,513 $15,872,849 $871,947,664 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,805,573,642

$737,723,277 $0
$737,723,277 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,655,476,406

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

$177,547,536 $0
$177,547,536 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $459,498,110

339.1 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session).

State Motor Fuel Funds

$6,831,893

$4,948,541

$0

339.2 Increase funds to properly reflect the use of transportation fees collected pursuant to HB170 (2015 Session).

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

339.3 Reduce funds for projects. State Motor Fuel Funds

($42,118,586)

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339.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$184,379,429 $182,996,077 $135,428,950

State General Funds

$0

$500,000

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$184,379,429 $182,496,077 $135,428,950

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$281,600,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,574

$350,574

$350,574

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$466,330,003 $464,946,651 $417,379,524

Construction Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $155,934,165

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $155,934,165

$101,192,556 $0
$101,192,556 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $155,934,165

340.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,359,557

$0

340.2 Increase funds to annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,271,742

$0

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340.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,689,836)

340.100 -Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,192,556 $105,823,855 $99,502,720

State Motor Fuel Funds

$101,192,556 $105,823,855 $99,502,720

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$53,642,990 $53,642,990 $53,642,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,934,165 $160,565,464 $154,244,329

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

$2,951,687 $0
$2,951,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,995,584

341.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$53,028

$0

341.2 Increase funds to annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$52,524

$0

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341.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State Motor Fuel Funds

($120,000)

341.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,951,687

$3,057,239

$2,831,687

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,951,687

$3,057,239

$2,831,687

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

$9,043,897

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,995,584 $12,101,136 $11,875,584

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

$69,999,177 $0
$69,999,177 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $81,237,970

342.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$833,678

$0

342.2 Increase funds to annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$784,284

$0

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342.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,206,052)

342.100-Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,999,177 $71,617,139 $68,793,125

State Motor Fuel Funds

$69,999,177 $71,617,139 $68,793,125

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

Sales and Services

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$398,970

$398,970

$398,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,237,970 $82,855,932 $80,031,918

Intermodal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

$19,862,509 $19,862,509 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $687,760 $687,760
$94,472 $94,472 $113,506,110

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343.1 Increase funds for contracts for the operation of the Sapelo Island ferry at the Department of Natural Resources. (H and S:NO; Reflect funds in the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources program)

State General Funds

$500,000

$0

$0

343.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$62,905

$0

343.3 Increase funds for clearing of overgrowth and brush management on state-owned right of way. State General Funds

$50,000

343.4 Increase funds for Airport Aid with priority for rural development and leverage federal funds. State General Funds

$2,100,000

343.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,362,509 $19,925,414 $22,012,509

State General Funds

$20,362,509 $19,925,414 $22,012,509

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$92,861,369 $92,861,369 $92,861,369

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$782,232

$782,232

$782,232

Intergovernmental Transfers

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Sales and Services

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$94,472

$94,472

$94,472

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,006,110 $113,569,015 $115,656,110

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$192,586,631 $192,586,631 $192,586,631

$0

$0

$0

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$192,586,631 $192,586,631 $192,586,631 $192,586,631 $192,586,631 $192,586,631

344.1 Increase funds based on projected revenues per HB170 (2015 Session). State Motor Fuel Funds
344.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State Motor Fuel Funds

$5,162,187

$5,162,187

$0

($21,184,530)

344.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing

projects through the state-funded Construction-Local Road Assistance program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$197,748,818 $197,748,818 $171,402,101

State Motor Fuel Funds

$197,748,818 $197,748,818 $171,402,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$197,748,818 $197,748,818 $171,402,101

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $0
$4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917
$6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

345.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,346,461 $4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

$4,346,461 $4,346,461 $51,655,917 $51,655,917 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $62,002,378

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

$2,487,098 $0
$2,487,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,259,893

346.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$57,749

$0

346.2 Increase funds to annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$56,276

$0

346.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State Motor Fuel Funds

($130,000)

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346.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,487,098

$2,601,123

$2,357,098

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,487,098

$2,601,123

$2,357,098

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$22,772,795 $22,772,795 $22,772,795

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,259,893 $25,373,918 $25,129,893

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

$443,892,701 $0
$443,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $8,578,904 $8,578,904 $464,048,971

347.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,215,911

$0

347.2 Increase funds to annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,965,898

$0

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347.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State Motor Fuel Funds

($48,150,000)

347.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$443,892,701 $448,074,510 $395,742,701

State Motor Fuel Funds

$443,892,701 $448,074,510 $395,742,701

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,577,366 $11,577,366 $11,577,366

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

Sales and Services

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

$8,578,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$464,048,971 $468,230,780 $415,898,971

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

$50,062,611 $0
$50,062,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,857,637 $151,857,637 $151,857,637

348.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$634,539

$0

348.2 Increase funds to annualize merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2019.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$598,166

$0

348.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State Motor Fuel Funds

($40,000)

348.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,062,611 $51,295,316 $50,022,611

State Motor Fuel Funds

$50,062,611 $51,295,316 $50,022,611

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$76,260,542 $76,260,542 $76,260,542

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$76,110,542 $76,110,542 $76,110,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,857,637 $153,090,342 $151,817,637

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157

$103,282,386 $57,480,229 $45,802,157

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $238,282,386

349.1 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in debt service requirements. State General Funds

($8,819,212) ($8,819,212) ($11,319,212)

349.2 Replace funds.
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

($2,677,817) $2,677,817
$0

($2,677,817) $2,677,817
$0

($68,126) $68,126
$0

349.3 Utilize $10,000,000 in existing funds for year four of a ten year plan for operations of the Northwest Corridor and I-75 South new managed lanes and I-85 lane extension. (G:YES)(H:NO; Reduce funds)(S:YES; Utilize $10,000,000 in existing funds for year four of a ten year plan for operations of the Northwest Corridor and I-75 South new managed lanes and I-85 lane extension)

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$0

$0

$0

($10,000,000)

$0

$0 ($10,000,000)

$0

349.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). State General Funds

($3,140,322)

349.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,463,174 $84,463,174 $88,822,852

State General Funds

$45,983,200 $45,983,200 $42,952,569

State Motor Fuel Funds

$48,479,974 $38,479,974 $45,870,283

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$135,000,000 $135,000,000 $135,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$229,463,174 $219,463,174 $223,822,852

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

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not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$23,501,806 $23,501,806

$23,501,806 $23,501,806

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

$14,734,560 $14,734,560

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$41,345,843 $41,345,843

$23,501,806 $23,501,806 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $41,345,843

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Final
$21,672,168 $21,672,168 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000

$21,920,721 $21,920,721 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000

$21,394,211 $21,394,211 $14,734,560 $14,734,560
$3,109,477 $750,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$750,000 $2,359,477 $2,359,477 $39,516,205

$750,000 $2,359,477 $2,359,477 $39,764,758

$750,000 $2,359,477 $2,359,477 $39,238,248

Departmental Administration (DVS)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

$1,923,287 $1,923,287 $1,923,287

350.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,429)

($2,429)

($2,429)

350.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($1,322)

($1,322)

($1,322)

350.3 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$6,475

$0

$0

350.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$35,666

$0

350.5 Reduce funds through a combination of attrition, furloughs, and reductions in force. State General Funds

($98,266)

350.6 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program for the Veterans Educational Assistance Program.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$627,440

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350.100-Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,926,011

$1,955,202

$1,821,270

State General Funds

$1,926,011

$1,955,202

$1,821,270

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$627,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$627,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,926,011

$1,955,202

$2,448,710

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

$710,475 $710,475 $198,004 $198,004 $908,479

351.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($535)

($535)

($535)

351.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$16,188

$0

$0

351.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$15,079

$0

351.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$726,128

$725,019

$709,940

State General Funds

$726,128

$725,019

$709,940

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$198,004 $198,004 $924,132

$198,004 $198,004 $923,023

$198,004 $198,004 $907,944

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

$12,986,348 $12,986,348 $13,909,116 $13,909,116
$3,109,477 $750,000 $750,000
$2,359,477 $2,359,477 $30,004,941

352.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 21.14% to 19.06%.

State General Funds

($112,094)

($112,094)

($112,094)

352.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($99)

($99)

($99)

352.3 Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.

State General Funds

($777,724)

($777,724)

$0

352.4 Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census for the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.

State General Funds

($553,900)

($553,900)

$0

352.5 Utilize existing funds for initial start-up costs for the Sub Acute Therapy Unit at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Increase funds for startup funding for the Sub Acute Therapy Unit)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$906,000

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352.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$168,832

$0

352.7 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program for operations.

State General Funds

$5,082,846

352.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,542,531 $11,711,363 $18,863,001

State General Funds

$11,542,531 $11,711,363 $18,863,001

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,909,116 $13,909,116 $13,909,116

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

$3,109,477

Intergovernmental Transfers

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Sales and Services

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

$2,359,477

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,561,124 $28,729,956 $35,881,594

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

$7,881,696 $7,881,696
$627,440 $627,440 $8,509,136

353.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($5,018)

($5,018)

($5,018)

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353.2 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$157,028

$0

$0

353.3 Reduce funds for personnel for nine vacant field service office positions. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect the Governor's intent to eliminate nine vacant positions at Atlanta, Forsyth, Clayton, Cordele, Tifton, Evans, and Dalton field service office locations)

State General Funds

($556,208)

($556,208)

($556,208)

353.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$132,276

$0

353.5 Increase funds for a targeted salary increase for field service officers to address the 36% turnover rate.

State General Funds

$76,391

$0

353.6 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program for operations to reflect duplicative services with the federal Department of Veterans Administration ($7,320,470) and transfer federal funds to the Departmental Administration (DVS) for the Veterans Educational Assistance Program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($7,320,470) ($627,440)
($7,947,910)

353.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans'

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,477,498

$7,529,137

$0

State General Funds

$7,477,498

$7,529,137

$0

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$627,440

$627,440

$0

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$627,440

$627,440

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,104,938

$8,156,577

$0

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$19,121,853 $19,121,853 $19,121,853 $19,121,853

$19,121,853 $19,121,853

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,495,685

$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,495,685

$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,495,685

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$19,138,531 $19,138,531
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,512,363

$19,383,314 $19,383,314
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,757,146

$19,107,773 $19,107,773
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,481,605

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,038,327 $13,038,327
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

$13,038,327 $13,038,327
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

$13,038,327 $13,038,327
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

354.1 Increase funds to provide a $1,000 pay raise to full-time, regular employees with current salaries of $40,000 or less.

State General Funds

$30,758

$0

$0

354.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$228,865

$0

354.100-Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,069,085 $13,069,085
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,377,438

$13,267,192 $13,267,192
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,575,545

$13,038,327 $13,038,327
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,346,680

Board Administration (SBWC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

$6,083,526 $6,083,526
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,149,005

355.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to cyber security insurance premiums for the Department of Administrative Services.

State General Funds

($2,240)

($2,240)

($2,240)

355.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Technology Authority administrative fee for GETS contract management.

State General Funds

($11,840)

($11,840)

($11,840)

355.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2020.

State General Funds

$46,676

$0

355.4 Accept payments from the State Board of Workers' Compensation to the State Treasury of $2,103,404. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

355.100 -Board Administration (SBWC)

Appropriation (HB 793)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,446 $6,069,446
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,925

$6,116,122 $6,116,122
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,181,601

$6,069,446 $6,069,446
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,925

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,241,816,094 $1,241,816,094

$1,222,930,387 $1,222,930,387
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,241,816,094

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,320,731,269 $1,320,731,269
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,339,616,976

$1,330,252,213 $1,330,252,213
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,349,137,920

$1,325,223,795 $1,325,223,795
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,344,109,502

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,127,015,674

$1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,127,015,674

$1,108,129,967 $1,108,129,967
$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,127,015,674

356.1 Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

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356.2 Reduce funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to reflect projected need.

State General Funds

($6,895,581) ($6,895,581) ($6,895,581)

356.3 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$11,573,749 $13,145,207

$2,432,865

356.4 Redirect $416,922 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB744, Bond #2) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Redirect $420,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB744, Bond #2) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.5 Redirect $873,731 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2016 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB76, Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Redirect $875,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2016 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB76, Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.6 Redirect $1,003,947 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2017 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB751, Bond #3) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Redirect $1,005,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2017 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB751, Bond #3) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.7 Redirect $1,673,997 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB44, Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Redirect $1,675,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing

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educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB44, Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.8 Redirect $367,211 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB684, Bond #3) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Redirect $365,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB684, Bond #3) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.9 Redirect $3,618,816 in 20-year unissued bonds from 2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB684, Bond #1) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Redirect $4,130,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB684, Bond #1) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.10 Redirect $695,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2020 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB31, Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

356.11 Redirect $1,575,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2020 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB31, Bond #355.103) to be used for the FY2021 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

356.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,227,608,555 $1,227,608,555
$18,885,707

Appropriation (HB 793)
$1,229,180,013 $1,218,467,671 $1,229,180,013 $1,218,467,671
$18,885,707 $18,885,707

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Total Debt Service
5 year at 5.07% State General Funds
10 year at 5.52% State General Funds
20 year at 5.77% State General Funds
20 year at 6.5% State General Funds
Total Amount State General Funds
Total Principal Amount
5 year at 5.07% State General Funds
10 year at 5.52% State General Funds
20 year at 5.77% State General Funds

$18,885,707 $18,885,707 $18,885,707 $1,246,494,262 $1,248,065,720 $1,237,353,378

Continuation Budget

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$114,800,420 $114,800,420 $114,800,420

$24,327,082 $29,063,840 $31,141,812

$1,660,000

$2,822,000

$2,822,000

$49,311,592 $46,613,480 $48,566,872

$17,824,040 $22,572,880 $24,225,440

$93,122,714 $101,072,200 $106,756,124

$105,130,000 $125,600,000 $134,580,000 $12,500,000 $21,250,000 $21,250,000 $576,070,000 $544,550,000 $567,370,000

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20 year at 6.5% State General Funds
Total Amount State General Funds

$196,300,000 $248,600,000 $266,800,000 $890,000,000 $940,000,000 $990,000,000

357.1 Transfer funds from GO Bonds New program to GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds

($114,800,420) ($114,800,420) ($114,800,420)

357.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 793)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Education, Department of
357.101 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $73,560,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school
construction, statewide.
From State General Funds, $6,296,736 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 $73,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$6,494,472

$6,370,352

$6,296,736

Education, Department of
357.102 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $82,790,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for local
school construction, statewide. (S:Fund $79,790,000 for the Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for local school construction statewide and fund $3,000,000 for the Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for Tattnall County school consolidation)
From State General Funds, $7,086,824 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 $82,790,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$6,830,024

$6,830,024

$7,086,824

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Education, Department of
357.103 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $160,825,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school
construction, statewide.
From State General Funds, $13,766,620 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 $160,825,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$14,755,728 $13,813,700 $13,766,620

Education, Department of
357.104 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $17,860,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school
construction, statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,528,816 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 $17,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$1,528,816

$1,528,816

$1,528,816

Education, Department of
357.105 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $20,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.52%: Purchase school buses, statewide. From State General Funds, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.

State General Funds

$1,660,000

$2,656,000

$2,656,000

Education, Department of

357.106 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $7,830,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase career, technical, and agricultural education equipment,

statewide. (H and S:Purchase career and technical education equipment, statewide)

From State General Funds, $1,811,862 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

$7,830,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$578,500

$1,482,117

$1,811,862

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Education, Department of
357.107 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for Tattnall County
school consolidation. (S:Fund in the Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth program in line 357.102)

State General Funds

$128,400

$0

Education, Department of
357.108 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $1,110,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase agriculture education equipment, statewide. From State General Funds, $256,854 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 $1,110,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$238,342

$256,854

Education, Department of
357.109 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,250,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.52%: Fund incentive to purchase alternative fuel school buses. 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.

State General Funds

$166,000

$166,000

Education, Department of
357.110 BOND: DOE Locations Statewide: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund the renovation of the Daisy Lewis Cabin at Camp John
Hope, Fort Valley, Peach County and the renovation of Mobley Hall at the Georgia FFA/FCCLA Center, Covington, Newton County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.

State General Funds

$227,000

$454,000

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Education, Department of
357.111 BOND: State Schools: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility improvements and repairs, Georgia state schools, statewide. From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.

State General Funds

$171,200

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.201 BOND: Regents: $50,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major repairs and renovations, statewide. From State General Funds, $4,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.202 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the Academic Learning Center,
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Cobb County.
From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$694,200

$694,200

$694,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.203 BOND: University of West Georgia: $1,900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the College of Business building,
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
From State General Funds, $439,660 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$439,660

$439,660

$439,660

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.204 BOND: University of North Georgia: $2,300,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the renovation of the Lanier Tech -
Oakwood campus, University of North Georgia, Oakwood, Hall County.
From State General Funds, $532,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$532,220

$532,220

$532,220

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.205 BOND: Middle Georgia State University: $1,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the renovation of Roberts
Library and Dillard Hall, Middle Georgia State University, Cochran, Bleckley County.
From State General Funds, $277,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$277,680

$277,680

$277,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.206 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $2,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new integrated science
complex, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $485,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

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equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$485,940

$485,940

$485,940

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.207 BOND: Augusta University: $6,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the College of Science and Math Building
and campus repairs, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County.
From State General Funds, $1,411,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$1,411,540

$1,411,540

$1,411,540

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.208 BOND: University of Georgia: $5,600,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the Interdisciplinary STEM Research
Building, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $1,295,840 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 $5,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$1,295,840

$1,295,840

$1,295,840

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.209 BOND: University of Georgia: $42,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction for the Interdisciplinary STEM Research
Building II, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $3,886,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

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of not more than $42,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$3,886,240

$3,886,240

$3,886,240

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.210 BOND: University of North Georgia: $19,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the Mike Cottrell College of
Business, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County.
From State General Funds, $1,669,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $19,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$1,669,200

$1,669,200

$1,669,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.211 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $30,700,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction for the expansion of Tech Square
Phase III, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $2,787,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $30,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$2,787,560

$2,787,560

$2,787,560

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.212 BOND: University of Georgia: $2,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design for Phase I of Poultry Science Complex, University
of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $509,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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State General Funds

$509,080

$509,080

$509,080

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.213 BOND: Georgia Research Alliance: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment and fund GRA research and
development infrastructure, Georgia Research Alliance, multiple locations. [Taxable Bond]
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.

State General Funds

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.214 BOND: Georgia Military College: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for the new student services and academic
support center, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $214,000 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 $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.

State General Funds

$214,000

$214,000

$214,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.215 BOND: Albany State University: $800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Nursing and Health Science Simulation Lab
Facility, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty County.
From State General Funds, $185,120 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 $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$92,560

$185,120

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.216 BOND: Valdosta State University: $1,300,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Performing Arts Center, Valdosta State
University, Valdosta, Lowndes County.
From State General Funds, $300,820 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$150,410

$300,820

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.217 BOND: University of West Georgia: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Humanities Building Renovation and
Infrastructure, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$289,250

$578,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.218 BOND: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: $1,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Agriculture Facilities
enhancement, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Tift County.
From State General Funds, $254,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$254,540

$254,540

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.219 BOND: Fort Valley State University: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Academic Renovation and Campus
Infrastructure, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County.

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From State General Funds, $231,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$231,400

$231,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.220 BOND: Augusta University: $4,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment in Phase II of the
Greenblatt Library Renovation, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County.
From State General Funds, $419,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$209,720

$419,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.221 BOND: Dalton State College: $4,150,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the Bandy Gymnasium renovations, Dalton
State College, Dalton, Whitfield County.
From State General Funds, $355,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$355,240

$355,240

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.222 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the
Andalusia Interpretive Center, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

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development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.

State General Funds

$85,600

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.223 BOND: Georgia State University: $4,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the Dental
Hygiene Teaching Lab, Georgia State University, Dunwoody Campus, Dunwoody, DeKalb County.
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.

State General Funds

$410,880

$410,880

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.224 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the Science
Building Chemistry Lab Renovation, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Cobb County.
From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$85,600

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.225 BOND: Middle Georgia State University: $2,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the Dublin Center and Library
Building, Middle Georgia State University, Dublin Campus, Dublin, Laurens County.
From State General Funds, $205,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

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of not more than $2,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$205,440

$205,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.226 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the Williams
Center Renovation, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
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.

State General Funds

$128,400

$256,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.227 BOND: University of Georgia: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for Phase III of the
Driftmier Engineering Center Renovations, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
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 instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$428,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.228 BOND: Savannah State University: $2,025,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund infrastructure and campus security improvements,
Savannah State University, Savannah, Chatham County.
From State General Funds, $173,340 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,025,000 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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State General Funds

$173,340

$173,340

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.229 BOND: Middle Georgia State University: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase aviation equipment, Middle Georgia State
University, multiple locations.
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.

State General Funds

$578,500

$1,157,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.230 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction for major repair and
renovations, Georgia Public Library Service, statewide.
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.

State General Funds

$85,600

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.231 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $1,110,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund repurpose grants for public libraries, Georgia
Public Library Service, statewide.
From State General Funds, $95,016 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 $1,110,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$47,508

$95,016

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.232 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund technology improvements and upgrades, Georgia
Public Library Service, statewide.

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From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$136,526

$231,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.233 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $1,385,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the
Fannin County Public Library, Blue Ridge, Fannin County.
From State General Funds, $118,556 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 $1,385,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$118,556

$118,556

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.234 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the
Hickory Flat Library, Hickory Flat, Cherokee County.
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.

State General Funds

$85,600

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.235 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the
Pickens County Library, Jasper, Pickens County.
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.

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State General Funds

$85,600

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.236 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the
LaGrange Memorial Library, LaGrange, Troup County.
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.

State General Funds

$85,600

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.237 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $350,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of two generators,
Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $80,990 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications 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 $350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$80,990

$80,990

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.238 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $130,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement and upgrade of the
Emergency Alert System (AES) at all FM transmission sites, Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $30,082 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Telecommunications 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 $130,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$30,082

$30,082

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.239 BOND: Clayton State University: $1,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund campus infrastructure, Clayton State University,
Morrow, Clayton County.
From State General Funds, $128,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$128,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.240 BOND: University of North Georgia: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning and design for the expansion of the
Cumming Campus, University of North Georgia, Cumming, Forsyth County.
From State General Funds, $231,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$231,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.241 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $2,250,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Memorial College Center Renovation at the
Armstrong campus, Georgia Southern University, Savannah, Chatham County.
From State General Funds, $192,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$192,600

Technical College System of Georgia
357.251 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund facility major repairs and renovations,
statewide. [Taxable Bond]

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From State General Funds, $908,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$908,000

$908,000

$908,000

Technical College System of Georgia
357.252 BOND: Equipment: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for refresh, statewide. [Taxable Bond] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

Technical College System of Georgia
357.253 BOND: West Georgia Technical College: $9,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Carroll County
Campus, West Georgia Technical College, Carrollton, Carroll County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $2,082,600 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 $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$2,082,600

$2,082,600

$2,082,600

Technical College System of Georgia
357.254 BOND: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: $4,980,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the Lanier Hall - Allied
Health Building, Wiregrass Technical College, Valdosta, Lowndes County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $1,152,372 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,980,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$1,152,372

$1,152,372

$1,152,372

Technical College System of Georgia
357.255 BOND: Gwinnett Technical College: $34,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction of the renovation and expansion of
Building 100, Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $3,159,840 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 $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.

State General Funds

$3,159,840

$3,159,840

$3,159,840

Technical College System of Georgia
357.256 BOND: Athens Technical College: $1,700,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund design and construction for Industrial Systems
Technology Building, Athens Technical College, Athens, Clarke County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $154,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$77,180

$154,360

Technical College System of Georgia
357.257 BOND: Chattahoochee Technical College: $1,125,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund renovations for the Georgia Veterans Education
Career Transition Resource Center (VECTR), Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta Campus, Marietta, Cobb County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $102,150 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

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than $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$102,150

$102,150

Technical College System of Georgia
357.258 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $9,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction of regional College and Career
Academy for Appling, Bacon, Jeff Davis, and Pierce counties. [Taxable Bond] (S:Fund ($3,000,000) construction of a regional College and Career Academy for Appling, Bacon, Jeff Davis and Pierce counties, ($3,000,000) construction of a College and Career Academy in Evans county, and ($3,000,000) construction of a College and Career Academy in Union county) [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $817,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$272,400

$817,200

Technical College System of Georgia
357.259 BOND: Georgia Piedmont Technical College: $5,770,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund design and construction for Georgia
Piedmont Technical College, Lithonia, DeKalb County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $523,916 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,770,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$523,916

Technical College System of Georgia
357.260 BOND: Coastal Pines Technical College: $1,265,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design for Coastal Pines Technical College,
Brunswick, Glynn County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $292,721 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

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than $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$292,721

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
357.301 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. From State General Funds, $171,200 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 $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.

State General Funds

$428,000

$171,200

$171,200

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
357.302 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. 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.

State General Funds

$694,200

$694,200

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
357.331 BOND: Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Multi-Projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund facility major
improvements and renovations, statewide. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$90,800

$90,800

$90,800

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Veterans Service, Department of
357.351 BOND: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Milledgeville: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Purchase and installation of
emergency generators for the Russell, Vinson, and Wheeler buildings, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $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.

State General Funds

$85,600

$85,600

$85,600

Community Supervision, Department of
357.361 BOND: DCS - Multi - Projects: $1,265,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase replacement field operations vehicles, statewide. From State General Funds, $292,721 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 $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$292,721

$292,721

$292,721

Community Supervision, Department of
357.362 BOND: DCS - Multi - Projects: $250,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility maintenance and repairs, statewide. From State General Funds, $57,850 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 $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$57,850

$57,850

$57,850

Corrections, Department of
357.371 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide. From State General Funds, $1,157,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

Corrections, Department of
357.372 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $1,575,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design and construct security system improvements at Smith,
Macon, and Phillips State Prison, statewide.
From State General Funds, $364,455 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,575,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$364,455

$364,455

$364,455

Corrections, Department of
357.373 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $9,740,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repair, renovations, and improvements, statewide. From State General Funds, $833,744 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$833,744

$833,744

$833,744

Corrections, Department of
357.374 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $2,430,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 84 replacement vehicles, statewide. From State General Funds, $562,302 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 $2,430,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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State General Funds

$562,302

$562,302

$562,302

Corrections, Department of
357.375 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $865,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 3 buses and 4 vans, statewide. From State General Funds, $200,161 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$200,161

$200,161

$200,161

Corrections, Department of
357.376 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $1,820,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construct water and sewer renovations at
Arrendale and Washington state prisons, and miscellaneous remodeling projects, statewide.
From State General Funds, $155,792 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$155,792

$155,792

$155,792

Corrections, Department of
357.377 BOND: Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison: $1,185,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund renovation of fire protection
systems at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Jackson, Butts County.
From State General Funds, $274,209 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,185,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$274,209

$274,209

$274,209

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3407

Corrections, Department of
357.378 BOND: Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison: $865,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design and construct security
system improvements at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Jackson, Butts County.
From State General Funds, $200,161 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$200,161

$200,161

$200,161

Corrections, Department of
357.379 BOND: Valdosta State Prison: $1,330,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construct HVAC systems for mental health
dorms at Valdosta State Prison, Valdosta, Lowndes County.
From State General Funds, $113,848 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$113,848

$113,848

$113,848

Corrections, Department of
357.380 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $1,595,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design and construct facility hardening initiatives, statewide. From State General Funds, $369,083 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,595,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$369,083

$369,083

$369,083

Corrections, Department of
357.381 BOND: Metro Transitional Center: $620,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construct renovations to the Metro
Transitional Center, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $53,072 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

3408

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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 $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.

State General Funds

$53,072

$53,072

$53,072

Corrections, Department of
357.382 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $5,105,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase technology equipment to be used for facility security
initiatives, statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,181,297 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 $5,105,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$1,181,297

$1,181,297

$1,181,297

Corrections, Department of
357.383 BOND: Bacon Probation Detention Center: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation/expansion of the Bacon Probation
Detention Center, Alma, Bacon County.
From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.

State General Funds

$85,600

Defense, Department of
357.391 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facilities maintenance and repairs, match federal funds,
statewide.
From State General Funds, $171,200 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,

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3409

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.

State General Funds

$171,200

$171,200

$171,200

Defense, Department of
357.392 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund site improvements and renovations to three Readiness Centers,
statewide.

State General Funds

$513,600

$0

$0

Defense, Department of
357.393 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund site improvements and renovations to the Springfield
Readiness Center, Springfield, Effingham County.
From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$171,200

$171,200

Defense, Department of
357.394 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund site improvements and renovations to the Covington
Readiness Center, Covington, Newton County.
From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$171,200

$171,200

Defense, Department of
357.395 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund site improvements and renovations to the Winder
Readiness Center, Winder, Barrow County.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$171,200

$171,200

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.401 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $920,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for dual investigative - drug office building,
Thomson, McDuffie County.
From State General Funds, $212,888 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 $920,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$212,888

$212,888

$212,888

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.402 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $3,465,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major repairs and renovations, statewide. From State General Funds, $296,604 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 $3,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$339,404

$296,604

$296,604

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.403 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $3,930,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 81 replacement vehicles, statewide. From State General Funds, $909,402 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

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3411

than $3,930,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$909,402

$909,402

$909,402

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.404 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $1,085,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase replacement and upgrade of lab equipment, statewide. From State General Funds, $251,069 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,085,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$251,069

$251,069

$251,069

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.405 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repair and sustainment, statewide. 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.

State General Funds

$115,700

$115,700

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.411 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repairs and sustainment at various locations, statewide. From State General Funds, $231,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$231,400

$231,400

$231,400

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Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.412 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$85,600

$85,600

$85,600

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.413 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $2,560,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 106 replacement vehicles, statewide. From State General Funds, $592,384 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$2,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$592,384

$592,384

$592,384

Public Safety, Department of
357.431 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $13,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase replacement vehicles for Georgia State Patrol, Atlanta,
Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $3,031,340 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 $13,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$3,031,340

$3,031,340

$3,031,340

Public Safety, Department of
357.432 BOND: DPS Headquarters: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for the replacement of the headquarters building, Atlanta,
Fulton County. (H and S:NO; Defer until FY2022)

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State General Funds

$4,664,344

$0

$0

Public Safety, Department of
357.433 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $705,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility major maintenance, repairs, and renovations, statewide. From State General Funds, $163,137 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 $705,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$163,137

$163,137

$163,137

Public Safety, Department of
357.434 BOND: Georgia Public Safety Training Center: $870,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for the expansion of the fire
station and apparatus building, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County.
From State General Funds, $74,472 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 $870,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$74,472

$74,472

$74,472

Public Safety, Department of
357.435 BOND: Georgia Public Safety Training Center: $225,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the campus water tower,
Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County.
From State General Funds, $19,260 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 $225,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$19,260

$19,260

$19,260

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Public Safety, Department of
357.436 BOND: Georgia Public Safety Training Center: $710,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs and renovations, Georgia
Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County.
From State General Funds, $60,776 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 $710,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$60,776

$60,776

$60,776

Public Safety, Department of
357.437 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $1,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund new patrol post station, located at Georgia State Prison,
Reidsville, Tattnall County.
From State General Funds, $128,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$128,400

Building Authority, Georgia
357.501 BOND: GBA multi-projects: $8,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund upgrade of elevators on Capitol Hill, Atlanta, Fulton County. From State General Funds, $727,600 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 $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$727,600

$727,600

$727,600

Driver Services, Department of
357.511 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $2,050,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction and equipment for
the new Customer Service Center (CSC), Dalton, Whitfield County.
From State General Funds, $175,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $2,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$175,480

$175,480

$175,480

Driver Services, Department of
357.512 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Equipment: $410,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase security cameras for 12 customer
service centers and a generator for one customer service center, statewide.
From State General Funds, $94,874 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 $410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$94,874

$94,874

$94,874

Driver Services, Department of
357.513 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $3,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction and equipment for
new Commercial Driver License (CDL) testing pad and carousel, Douglasville, Douglas County.
From State General Funds, $291,040 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 $3,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$291,040

Agriculture, Department of
357.571 BOND: State Farmers' Markets: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repairs and sustainment for Farmers Markets,
statewide. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $231,400 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,

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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.

State General Funds

$231,400

$231,400

$231,400

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
357.581 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $5,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean
Water and Drinking Water Loan Programs, statewide.
From State General Funds, $436,560 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 $5,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$436,560

$436,560

$436,560

Agriculture, Department of
357.591 BOND: Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority: $4,075,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund facility major improvements and
renovations, Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, Perry, Houston County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $370,010 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 $4,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$90,800

$370,010

$370,010

Agriculture, Department of
357.592 BOND: Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority: $330,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund fiber network upgrade, Georgia
Agricultural Exposition Authority, Perry, Houston County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $76,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$76,362

$76,362

Agriculture, Department of
357.593 BOND: Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority: $335,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment replacement and upgrades,
Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, Perry, Houston County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $77,519 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 $335,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$77,519

$77,519

Forestry Commission, State
357.601 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase replacement of fire fighting equipment, statewide. From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$694,200

$694,200

$694,200

Forestry Commission, State
357.602 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $505,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 14 replacement vehicles, statewide. From State General Funds, $116,857 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 $505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$116,857

$116,857

$116,857

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Forestry Commission, State
357.603 BOND: Forestry Buildings: $750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. From State General Funds, $64,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.

State General Funds

$64,200

$64,200

$64,200

Natural Resources, Department of
357.611 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase replacement lab equipment, statewide. From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$208,260

$208,260

$208,260

Natural Resources, Department of
357.612 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $10,735,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs and renovations to facilities, statewide. From State General Funds, $918,916 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,735,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$256,800

$912,496

$918,916

Natural Resources, Department of
357.613 BOND: Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority: $19,080,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction of the Lake Lanier
Conference Center, Lake Lanier Island Development Authority, Buford, Hall County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $1,732,464 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

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the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $19,080,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$544,800

$1,452,800

$1,732,464

Natural Resources, Department of
357.614 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $2,800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility renovations and repairs, statewide. From State General Funds, $647,920 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 $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$647,920

$647,920

Natural Resources, Department of
357.615 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund facility major improvement and renovations for North Georgia
Mountains Authority, statewide. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $227,000 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 $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.

State General Funds

$227,000

$227,000

Natural Resources, Department of
357.616 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $500,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund rail car major renovation and repair for SAM Historic Shortline
Railroad. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $45,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$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.

State General Funds

$45,400

$45,400

Economic Development, Department of
357.631 BOND: Savannah Convention Center: $70,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund expansion of the State Convention Center,
Savannah, Chatham County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $6,356,000 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Savannah-Georgia Convention 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 $70,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$6,356,000

$6,356,000

$6,356,000

Economic Development, Department of
357.632 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $12,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund infrastructure improvements, Georgia World
Congress Center Authority, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $1,089,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.

State General Funds

$1,089,600

$1,089,600

Jekyll Island-State Park Authority
357.651 BOND: Jekyll Island: $600,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design and construction for improvements to the Summer Waves Water
Park, Jekyll Island, Glynn County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $138,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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State General Funds

$138,840

$138,840

Jekyll Island-State Park Authority
357.652 BOND: Jekyll Island: $2,950,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund design and construction of campground expansion, Jekyll Island,
Glynn County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $267,860 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$267,860

$267,860

Transportation, Department of
357.671 BOND: Roads and Bridges: $50,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges, statewide. From State General Funds, $4,280,000 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 $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

Stone Mountain Memorial Association
357.691 BOND: Stone Mountain Memorial Association: $10,240,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction of the Phase II renovation of
Evergreen Conference Center and Resort, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $929,792 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 $10,240,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$929,792

$929,792

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Stone Mountain Memorial Association
357.692 BOND: Stone Mountain Memorial Association: $3,560,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund campground renovations at Stone
Mountain Park, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $323,248 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 $3,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$323,248

$323,248

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.
Section 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each

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case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50, the indented, bold-faced paragraphs following each Bond number are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution. The caption above the Bond number, the light-faced text immediately following the Bond number before the bold-faced text, and the light-faced after the bold-faced text are information only.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, and 53 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.
Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.

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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.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "HOPE Grant," "HOPE Scholarships Private Schools," and "HOPE Scholarships Public Schools" programs of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
Part II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
Part III: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative England of the 116th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 793.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess for 15 minutes.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Kelley of the 16th District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 288 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Kelley of the 16th
Chairman

Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 335 SB 439 SB 477

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 301 SB 342

Do Pass Do Pass

SB 341 Do Pass SB 393 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1602. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, England of the 116th, Parrish of the 158th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Jack Hill; and for other purposes.

HR 1603. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Singleton of the 71st:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Joseph C. Barrow Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1604. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Carter of the 92nd, Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kenneth Saunders III; and for other purposes.
HR 1605. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Jackson of the 128th, Bennett of the 94th, Bentley of the 139th, Boddie of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing August 2020 as National Minority Donor Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1606. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Cyndee Perdue Moore for her leadership and committed service to the University of North Georgia, the larger surrounding communities, and the entire State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1607. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Frye of the 118th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan ROC for its efforts in aiding Georgia in the fight against COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 315. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Stone of the 23rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen, so as to provide that a waiver and release of lien and bond rights shall only be applicable to the issues of the waiver and release and shall not affect any other rights or remedies available under the law; to revise language and appearance requirements of statutory forms; to revise procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell E Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G
Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

SB 391. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Burke of the 11th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply

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of certain prescription medications under certain emergency situations; to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to allow pharmacists to dispense certain refill prescription medications under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply of certain prescription medications under certain emergency situations; to provide for a definition; to provide the Commissioner with authority to waive time restrictions on such refills; to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to allow pharmacists to dispense certain refill prescription medications under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Early Prescription Refills During Emergencies Act."
SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Prescription drug medications may be essential to the maintenance of life or the continuation of therapy for a Georgian with a chronic health condition; (2) During times of natural disaster, many Georgians experience significant delays obtaining necessary prescription medication refills; and (3) Delays in obtaining such medication may result in serious, undesirable health consequences.

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SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.27. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'health care insurer' means an insurer, a fraternal benefit society, a health care plan, or a health maintenance organization authorized under this title to sell accident and sickness insurance policies, subscriber certificates, or other contracts of insurance by whatever name called. (b) Every health care insurer licensed in this state that provides prescription medication coverage as part of a policy or contract shall waive time restrictions on prescription medication refills, which includes the suspension of electronic 'refill too soon' limitations, to enable insureds or subscribers to refill prescriptions in advance and shall authorize payment to pharmacies for a 30 day supply of any prescription medication, regardless of the date upon which the prescription had most recently been filled by a pharmacist, when the following conditions occur:
(1) The person seeking the prescription medication refill resides in a county or other area of this state that:
(A) Is declared to be under a state of emergency by executive order of the Governor; or (B) Is under a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service; and (2) The prescription medication has refills remaining and a refill is requested within 30 days after the origination date of the conditions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection or until such conditions are terminated by the issuing authority or no longer exist. (c) The Commissioner may by directive as authorized in Code Section 33-2-10 extend the time restriction waiver on prescription medication refills described in subsection (b) of this Code section for 15 or 30 day increments and until such time as he or she determines such extensions are no longer necessary. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall exempt any insured or subscriber from compliance with all other terms of the policy or contract providing prescription medication coverage."
SECTION 4. Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, is amended by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f)(1) When filling a prescription or refilling a prescription which may be refilled, the pharmacist shall exercise professional judgment in the matter. No prescription shall be filled or refilled with greater frequency than the approximate interval of time that the dosage regimen ordered by the practitioner would indicate, unless extenuating circumstances are documented which would justify a shorter interval of time before the

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filling or refilling of the prescription. Such circumstances may include but are not limited to instances in which, with regard to a particular county or area of this state, the Governor has issued an executive order or proclamation declaring a state of emergency or the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning, the pharmacist may dispense up to a 30 day supply in the counties or areas affected by such order, proclamation, or warning, provided that:
(A) The prescription is not for a Schedule II controlled substance as set out in Code Section 16-13-26; (B) In the pharmacist's professional judgment, the prescription is essential to the maintenance of life or to the continuation of therapy for a chronic condition; (C) In the pharmacist's professional judgment, the interruption of such therapy might reasonably produce undesirable health consequences or cause physical or mental discomfort; (D) The dispensing pharmacist creates and signs a written order containing all of the prescription information required by this article and by Chapter 13 of Title 16; and (E) The dispensing pharmacist notifies the prescriber of the emergency dispensing within 48 hours after such dispensing and each such dispensing thereafter. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, in order to prevent unintended interruptions in drug therapy for topical ophthalmic products: (A) A pharmacist shall be authorized, without obtaining subsequent authorization from the practitioner or obtaining a new prescription from the practitioner, to permit refills at 70 percent of the predicted days of use; and (B) At the patient's request, a practitioner shall be permitted to authorize refills earlier than 70 percent of the predicted days of use. This paragraph shall apply to refills purchased through retail pharmacies and mail order sources."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 405. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Rhett of the 33rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jordan of the 6th, Thompson of the 14th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an eleventh judge of the superior courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the county of such circuit; to declare inherent

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authority; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to provide for six-person jury trials in civil and criminal matters; to provide exceptions; to provide a termination date; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, is amended in Code Section 15-12-122, relating to demand of jury panels from which to select jury in civil actions in the state courts and the superior courts, as follows:
"15-12-122.
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph paragraphs (2) and (3) of this Code section subsection, in all civil actions in the state courts, each party may demand a full panel of 12 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason disqualified, the judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 12 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury. In all such cases the parties or their attorneys may strike alternately, with the plaintiff exercising the first strike, until a jury of six persons is impaneled to try the case. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, in In all civil actions in the state courts in which the claim for damages is greater than $25,000.00, either party may demand in writing prior to the commencement of the trial term that the case be tried by a jury of 12. If such a demand is made, the judge shall follow the procedures for superior courts of subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) In all civil actions in the state courts where a jury is impaneled between the period beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, a civil action may be tried by a jury of fewer than 12 persons but no fewer than six persons at the discretion of the trial judge or by consent of the parties, regardless of either party making a demand in writing prior to the commencement of the trial term that the case be tried by a jury of 12; in all such cases the parties or their counsel may strike alternately, with the plaintiff exercising the

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first strike, until a jury of fewer than 12 but no fewer than six persons is impaneled to try the case. (b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, In in all civil actions in the superior courts, each party may demand a full panel of 24 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason disqualified, the judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 24 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury. In all cases the parties or their attorneys may strike alternately, with the plaintiff exercising the first strike, until a jury of 12 persons is impaneled to try the case. (2) In all civil actions in the superior courts where a jury is impaneled in superior courts between the period beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, the parties may consent to a panel of 12 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason disqualified, the judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 12 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury. In all such cases the parties or their attorneys may strike alternately, with the plaintiff exercising the first strike, until a jury of fewer than 12 but no fewer than six persons is impaneled to try the case."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-160.1, relating to impanelling jurors for criminal trials and choosing and summoning prospective jurors if necessary to fill panel, as follows:
"15-12-160.1. (a) On and after July 1, 2012, when any person stands indicted for a felony, the court shall have impaneled 30 jurors from which the defense and prosecution may strike jurors; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the court shall have impaneled 42 jurors from which the defense and state may strike jurors. If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain fewer than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned such numbers of persons who are competent prospective jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel or successive panels. In making up the panel or successive panels, the clerk shall choose the names of prospective trial jurors in the same manner as prospective trial jurors are chosen and cause such persons to be summoned. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, with the consent of the parties, when any person stands indicted for or accused of a felony offense, the superior court shall impanel sufficient jurors so that no fewer than six jurors are qualified to try the case from the effective date of this subsection through June 30, 2021. This subsection shall stand repealed by operation of law on July 1, 2021."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T N Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight N LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis N McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M
Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell
Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves N Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn N Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 109, nays 41.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Representative Burchett of the 176th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 407. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Heath of the 31st, Burke of the 11th, Harrell of the 40th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 451. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie
Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell
Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell E Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M
Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince E Pruett Y Pullin
Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield
Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 3:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:30 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 367 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1608. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Wilson of the 80th, Clark of the 108th, Holland of the 54th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging all Georgians to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count; and for other purposes.
HR 1609. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Thomas of the 56th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Shannon of the 84th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 3, 2020, as Community Activist Day to acknowledge the unsung heroic activists and their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; and for other purposes.
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020

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Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 34th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

SB 294 SB 303
SB 306 SB 310 SB 316
SB 318 SB 336
SB 337
SB 340 SB 346 SB 358 SB 395
SB 408

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; invest in alternative investments; permit (Ret-Rich-97th) Black-8th 'Georgia Right to Shop Act'; greater transparency of prices for nonemergency healthcare services; provide (Substitute) (SCQHC-Newton-123rd) Watson-1st "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"; enter into compact; licensing provisions; revise (H&HS-Belton-112th) Seay-34th Professions; regulations; provide; certain boxing, wrestling, and martial arts associations and federations; provisions (RegI-Smith-133rd) Harper-7th Military Spouses; licensed in other states to practice certain professions; obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; provide (GAff-Clark-147th) Thompson-14th Education; public forums at public institutions of higher education; provide (Substitute)(HEd-Bonner-72nd) Ligon, Jr.-3rd License Plates; eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; expand (MotV-Hitchens-161st) Gooch-51st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 2695S) Invasion of Privacy; prohibition against the transmission of photography depicting nudity; include falsely created videographic or still images (JudyNC-Efstration-104th) Thompson-14th Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; September 1 of each year; provide (H&HS-Silcox-52nd) Beach-21st State Board of Veterinary Medicine; membership; increase; registered veterinary technician member; authorize (A&CA-Pirkle-155th) Black-8th State Symbols; muscadine grape as the official state grape; designate (A&CA-Pirkle-155th) Harper-7th County and Municipal Hospital Authorities; standard of indigency; proceeds from the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; revise (SCQHC-Cooper-43rd) Watson-1st Sick Leave for Care of Immediate Family Members; sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; repeal (Substitute) (I&L-Werkheiser-157th) Strickland-17th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 36 4412S)

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SB 430 SB 431 SB 442 SB 443 SB 462
SB 482 SB 489

"Quality Basic Education Act"; home study students and private school students to take courses at a college and career academy; authorize (Ed-Cheokas-138th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd Annual Performance Evaluation; definition of "on-time graduation rate"; provide (Ed-Nix-69th) Wilkinson-50th Property; amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; prohibit (Substitute)(Judy-Washburn-141st) Ligon, Jr.-3rd Garnishment Proceedings; revise; uniform procedures for garnishment actions; provide (Judy-Welch-110th) Stone-23rd Banking and Finance; duties, powers, and responsibilities relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loans Commissioner to Department of Banking and Finance; transfer (Substitute)(B&B-Williamson-115th) Kennedy-18th Office of Health Strategy and Coordination; state all-payer claims database; establishment of an advisory committee; provide (Substitute) (H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Burke-11th Lighting Equipment of Motor Vehicles; requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; provisions; repeal (MotV-Jasperse-11th) Gooch-51st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 2693S)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 134th moved that the following Bills of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 316. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 336. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to expand eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; to add a military honor to the military service award eligible for special and distinctive license plates for veterans; to provide for a special and distinctive license plate for United States Army Rangers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 431. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Tippins of the 37th, Black of the 8th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-210 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual performance evaluation, so as to provide for a definition of "on-time graduation rate"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton
Bazemore Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Burnough Y Burns

Davis Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Gardner Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Prince E Pruett Y Pullin E Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Robichaux E Rogers E Rutledge E Sainz Schofield Y Scoggins Scott E Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 122, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 509
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 19, 2020

Clerk of the House Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Reilly,

Please be advised that I was unable to vote on SB 431 on June 19, 2020 and would like for my vote to reflect as "Y".

Regards,

/s/ Donna McLeod Representative Donna McLeod District 105

SB 346. By Senators Black of the 8th, Burke of the 11th, Anderson of the 24th, Harrell of the 40th and Payne of the 54th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, so as to increase the membership of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and authorize a registered veterinary technician member; to provide for a professional health program for impaired veterinarians; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Prince E Pruett Y Pullin E Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson E Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 303. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jones of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Unterman of the 45th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for greater transparency of prices for nonemergency health care services; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the disclosure of certain pricing information through insurer websites to allow consumers to compare prices; to provide that insurers may use third parties to comply with such requirements; to provide for certain notice requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for greater transparency of prices for nonemergency health care services; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the disclosure of certain pricing information through insurer websites to allow consumers to compare prices; to provide that insurers may use third parties to comply with such requirements; to provide for certain notice requirements; 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.27. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Right to Shop Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Covered person' means an individual who is covered under a health benefit policy. (2) 'Emergency services' means those health care services that are provided for a condition of recent onset and sufficient severity, including, but not limited to, severe pain, that would lead a prudent layperson, possessing an average knowledge of

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medicine and health, to believe that his or her condition, sickness, or injury is of such a nature that failure to obtain immediate medical care could result in:
(A) Placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy; (B) Serious impairment to bodily functions; or (C) Serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. (3) 'Health benefit policy' or 'policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed in this state, including, but not limited to, those contracts executed by the state on behalf of state employees under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, by an insurer. (4) 'Health care provider' or 'provider' means any physician, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, optometrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, advanced practice nurse, registered optician, licensed professional counselor, physical therapist, marriage and family therapist, chiropractor, athletic trainer qualified pursuant to Code Section 43-58, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, audiologist, dietitian, or physician assistant. (5) 'Health care service' means: (A) Physical and occupational therapy services; (B) Obstetrical and gynecological services; (C) Radiology and imaging services; (D) Laboratory services; (E) Infusion therapy; (F) Inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures; (G) Outpatient nonsurgical diagnostic tests or procedures; and (H) Any services designated by the Commissioner as shoppable by health care consumers. (6) 'Hierarchical Condition Category Methodology' means a coding system designed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to estimate future health care costs for patients. (7) 'Insurer' means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health care corporation, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, provider sponsored heath care corporation, managed care entity, or any similar entity authorized to issue contracts under this title or to provide health benefit policies. (c) Each insurer shall make available on its publicly accessible website an interactive mechanism whereby any member of the public may: (1) For each health benefit policy offered, compare the payment amounts accepted by in-network providers from such insurer for the provision of a particular health care service within the previous year; (2) For each health benefit policy offered, obtain an estimate of the average amount accepted by in-network providers from such insurer for the provision of a particular health care service within the previous year;

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(3) For each health benefit policy offered, obtain an estimate of the out-of-pocket costs that such covered person would owe his or her provider following the provision of a particular health care service; (4) Compare quality metrics applicable to in-network providers for major diagnostic categories with adjustments by risk and severity based upon the Hierarchical Condition Category Methodology or a nationally recognized health care quality reporting standard designated by the Commissioner. Metrics shall be based on reasonably universal and uniform data bases with sufficient claim volume. If applicable to the provider, quality metrics shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Risk adjusted and absolute hospital readmission rates; (B) Risk adjusted and absolute hospitalization rates; (C) Admission volume; (D) Utilization volume; (E) Risk adjusted rates of adverse events; and (F) Risk adjusted and absolute relative total cost of care. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations which define the following terms: risk adjusted hospital readmission rates, absolute hospital readmission rates, risk adjusted hospitalization rates, absolute hospitalization rates, admission volume, utilization volume, risk adjusted rates of adverse events, risk adjusted total cost of care, and absolute relative total cost of care. Such terms shall be defined in accordance with federal law or regulation or as otherwise determined necessary by the Commissioner; and (5) Access any all-payer health claims data base which may be maintained by the department. (d) An insurer shall provide notification on its website that the actual amount that a covered person will be responsible to pay following the receipt of a particular health care service may vary due to unforseen costs that arise during the provision of such service. (e) Each estimate of out-of-pocket costs provided pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall provide the following: (1) The out-of-pocket costs a covered person may owe if he or she has exceeded his or her deductible; and (2) The out-of-pocket costs a covered person may owe if he or she has not exceeded his or her deductible. (f) An insurer may contract with a third party to satisfy part or all of the requirements of this Code section. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit an insurer from charging a covered person cost sharing beyond that included in the estimate provided pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section if such additional cost sharing resulted from the unforseen provision of additional health care services and the cost-sharing requirements of such unforseen health care services were disclosed in such covered person's policy or certificate of insurance.

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(h) The requirements of this Code section, with the exception of paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section, shall not apply to any health maintenance organization health benefits plan as defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 33-21-1."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2021.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Ridley N Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson E Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 128, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
SB 462. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loan Commissioner to the Department of Banking and Finance; to change the name of such loans to installment loans; to revise a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to issuing installment loans; to provide for exemptions; to provide for powers and duties relative to the department; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to conform cross-references; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loan Commissioner to the Department of Banking and Finance; to change the name of such loans to installment loans; to revise a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to issuing installment loans; to provide for exemptions; to provide for powers and duties relative to the department; to provide for procedures and conditions for and limitations on licensing of installment lenders; to provide penalties for violations; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform cross-references; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds and declares that installment lending vitally affects the general economy of Georgia and the public interest and welfare of its citizens; therefore, it is the policy of Georgia and the purpose of this chapter to protect the interest of borrowers and provide for sound, efficient, and responsive regulation of installment lenders.

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SECTION 2. Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, is amended by revising Chapter 3, relating to industrial loans, as follows:
"CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 1
7-3-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Industrial Installment Loan Act.'
7-3-2. The purpose of this chapter is to authorize and provide regulation of the business of making loans of $3,000.00 or less and to bring within the regulation of this chapter and within its provisions all loans of $3,000.00 or less, whether or not made by a person organized or operating under the provisions and authority of some other statute, except those persons and loans expressly exempted by the terms of this chapter. Even though authorized by other statutes of force, such loans and the persons making them, unless expressly exempted, shall be within the operation of this chapter in accordance with its terms. (a) The powers, functions, and duties of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance relative to this chapter are transferred to the Department of Banking and Finance effective July 1, 2020. All action taken by the office of the Commissioner of Insurance prior to that date shall be considered valid, and the department shall, as of July 1, 2020, assume all ongoing and continuing obligations pursuant to this chapter. All personnel, supplies, records, materials, furniture, furnishings, books, equipment, motor vehicles, and services of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance utilized pursuant to the authority granted under this chapter shall be transferred to the department on July 1, 2020. Any action or investigation pending pursuant to this chapter shall remain in full force and effect and any powers relating to such action or investigation shall be transferred to the department on July 1, 2020. (b) All rules, orders, and actions adopted by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to this chapter shall remain in full force and effect as rules, orders, and actions of the department unless amended, repealed, or superseded by rule, order, or action of the department. (c) All property, real and personal, funds, accounts receivable, contracts, liabilities, and obligations of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance for effectuating this chapter shall become the property, funds, accounts receivable, contracts, liabilities, and obligations of the department on July 1, 2020. Appropriations to the Commissioner of Insurance for functions transferred to the department pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90.

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7-3-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Industrial Loan Commissioner. (1) 'Control' or 'controlling' means the direct or indirect possession of power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies of a person. (2) 'Covered employee' means any employee of a licensee engaged in any function related to making installment loans. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Banking and Finance. (4) 'Executive officer' means an individual who performs significant managerial, supervisory, or policy-making functions on behalf of a person, including, but not limited to, the vice presidents, chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, secretary, and treasurer. (5) 'Individual' means a natural person. (6) 'Installment lender' or 'lender' means any person that advertises, solicits, offers, or makes installment loans. (7) 'Installment loan' or 'loan' means a contract or agreement to make a loan to an individual in an amount of $3,000.00 or less, including the renewal or refinancing of any such loan. (2)(8) 'License' means a single license an authorization issued by the department or required to be obtained under this chapter to engage in the business of making installment loans. (3)(9) 'Licensee' means a person to whom one or more licenses a license under this chapter have has been issued. (4) 'Loan' means any advance of money in an amount of $3,000.00 or less under a contract requiring repayment and any and all renewals or refinancing thereof or any part thereof. (10) 'Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry' means a licensing system developed and maintained by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators for the licensing and registration of certain persons engaged in nondepository activities. (11) 'Owner' means a person that:
(A) Owns, directly or indirectly, 10 percent or more interest in a corporation or any other form of business organization; (B) Owns, directly or indirectly, 10 percent or more of the voting shares of any corporation or any other form of business organization; or (C) Exerts control, directly or indirectly, over a corporation or any other form of business organization, regardless of whether such person owns or controls such interest through one or more individuals or one or more proxies, powers of attorney, nominees, corporations, associations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, joint stock companies, other entities or devices, or any combination thereof. (5)(12) 'Person' means individuals, copartnerships, associations, corporations, and all other legal and commercial entities any individual, sole proprietorship, corporation,

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limited liability company, partnership, trust, or any other group of individuals, however organized. (13) 'Unique identifier' means a number or other identifier assigned by protocols established by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.
7-3-4. This chapter shall apply to all persons, as defined in Code Section 7-3-3, unless expressly exempted in this chapter, engaged in the business of making loans in amounts of $3,000.00 or less. On and after May 3, 1955, no person within the operation of this chapter shall charge, contract for, or receive, directly or indirectly, on or in connection with any loan, any interest, charges, fees, compensation, or consideration which is greater than the rates for same provided in this chapter or engage in the business of making such loans of $3,000.00 or less without a license from the Commissioner as provided in this chapter. Persons engaged in the business of making loans of $3,000.00 or less who are not exempted from the operation of this chapter may engage in such business and may make such loans lawfully under this chapter provided they comply with this chapter.
7-3-5. A loan and brokerage transaction or any other transaction by which money is paid or agreed to be paid others by the borrower in order to obtain the loan shall be subject in all respects to this chapter, if it involves a transaction of $3,000.00 or less and is not otherwise specifically exempted by the terms of this chapter; and the interest and money paid or agreed to be paid others by the borrower in order to obtain the loan shall not exceed the charges authorized by this chapter, and the application of Code Section 7-4-8 is modified accordingly.
7-3-6. 7-3-4. (a) No person shall engage in the business of making installment loans in this state unless such person is licensed in accordance with this chapter or exempt from licensure as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. No person within the operation of this chapter shall charge, contract for, or receive directly or indirectly on or in connection with any loan, any interest, charge, fee, compensation, or consideration which is greater than the rates for same provided in this chapter. (b) This chapter shall not apply to businesses organized or operating under the authority of any law of this state or of the United States relating to:
(1) Businesses chartered or licensed under the authority of any law of this state or of the United States as banks, trust companies, real estate loan or mortgage companies, federal savings and loan associations, savings banks, or credit unions, and pawnbrokers or to the transactions of such businesses;, which businesses are expressly excluded from regulation under this chapter and exempted from the operation of its provisions. This chapter also shall not apply to the (2) Banks or credit unions chartered under the authority of any state which have deposits that are federally insured or to the transactions of such businesses;

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(3) Pawnbrokers, as defined in Code Section 44-12-130, or to the transactions of pawnbrokers; (4) The University System of Georgia or its educational units, to private colleges and universities in this state and associations thereof, or to student loan transactions of such educational entities, which educational entities and student loan transactions thereof are expressly excluded from regulation under this chapter and exempted from the operation of its provisions. It is expressly provided that no bank, trust company, national bank, insurance company, or real estate loan or mortgage company authorized to do business in this state shall be required to obtain a license under this chapter nor shall the University System of Georgia or its educational units or private colleges and universities in this state and associations thereof be required to obtain a license under this chapter. It is further provided that persons making loans and charging interest thereon at a rate of not more than 8 percent simple interest per annum shall not be subject to this chapter or required to obtain a license under this chapter.; or (5) An individual employed by a licensee or any person exempted from the licensing requirements of this chapter when acting within the scope of employment and under the supervision of the licensee or exempted person as an employee and not as an independent contractor.
7-3-7. (a) There is created the office of Industrial Loan Commissioner; and the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Georgia is designated and constituted the Industrial Loan Commissioner under this chapter and is invested with all of the powers and authority provided for such Commissioner. In addition to those powers specifically enumerated, it shall be his duty and authority to supervise generally and to exercise regulatory powers over the making of loans of $3,000.00 or less in the State of Georgia by persons governed and regulated by this chapter. (b) The Commissioner is granted power and authority to make all rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter which in his judgment shall be necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes and objectives of this chapter, including, without limitation, the power and authority to make such rules and regulations regulating and controlling the manner in which loans of $3,000.00 or less may be made under this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated pursuant to public hearing after notice of such hearing is advertised at least once in one newspaper in Atlanta, Georgia, having general state-wide circulation not less than ten days prior to such hearing. In addition, such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Such rules and regulations so promulgated by the Commissioner in his discretion, consistent with the terms of this chapter and other applicable statutes, shall have the full force and effect of law. The Commissioner shall have authority to designate and employ and compensate agents and employees in the manner other agents and employees are employed by his department to assist him in the discharge of his duties under this chapter; and the Commissioner is

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authorized and empowered to delegate to an assistant or deputy authority to act in his place and stead in his absence or disability. (c) The Commissioner is authorized to provide for training programs and seminars at such places, at such times, and in such manner as he shall deem advisable. Such programs and seminars shall be for the purpose of acquainting licensees and employees thereof with this chapter, with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and with such other matters relative to the business authorized to be carried on by a licensee under this chapter as the Commissioner shall deem necessary.
7-3-8. All persons engaged in the business of making loans of $3,000.00 or less in the State of Georgia, unless expressly exempted therefrom, shall be required to obtain a license under this chapter. Application for license shall be made to the Commissioner in writing, under oath, on forms prescribed by the Commissioner and shall give the location from which the business is to be conducted and shall give the names of the persons connected with the business together with any other information required by the Commissioner. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.00 to cover the cost of investigation of the applicant and by a license fee of $500.00. Said license shall expire on the last day of the calendar year in which granted, subject to renewal pursuant to Code Section 7-310. The Commissioner shall collect fees and costs as provided in this chapter and shall issue his receipt for all sums collected by him and periodically, not less than once in each quarter of each year, at such times as may be convenient, shall pay into the state treasury all sums collected by him.
7-3-9. (a) Upon the filing of the application and the payment of the fees provided in Code Section 7-3-8, the Commissioner shall cause an investigation to be made. Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 13 of Title 50, entitled the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' to the contrary, if the Commissioner has any doubt of the applicant meeting the standards of subsection (b) of this Code section, he shall issue a proposed order to be effective upon a later date without a hearing, unless any person subject to the order requests a hearing within ten days after receipt of the proposed order. Failure to make the request shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing pursuant to this Code section. The proposed order issued by the Commissioner shall contain or shall be accompanied by a notice of opportunity for a hearing which shall clearly explain that the hearing must be requested within ten days of receipt of the proposed order and notice. The proposed order and notice shall be served in person by the Commissioner or his agent or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. The Commissioner or such person as he designates shall hear evidence at such hearing and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The cost of such hearing and of recording and transcribing the evidence may, in the discretion of the Commissioner, be charged to the person seeking such license.

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(b) If the Commissioner shall find that: (1) The financial responsibility, character, and general fitness of the applicant are such as to command the confidence of the public and to warrant a belief that the business will not be operated unfairly or unlawfully contrary to the purposes of this chapter; and (2) Allowing the applicant to engage in business will promote the convenience and advantage of the community in which the licensed office is to be located,
the Commissioner shall grant such application and issue to the applicant a license which shall be authority to engage in the business of making loans pursuant to said license in accordance with this chapter. (c) Any demand for a hearing pursuant to this Code section shall specify in what respects such person is aggrieved and the grounds to be relied upon as a basis for the relief to be demanded at the hearing. Unless postponed by mutual consent, the hearing shall be held within 30 days after receipt by the Commissioner of the demand for a hearing. (d) In the event any person shall purchase substantially all the assets used in a particular office of any existing licensee, the purchaser shall file an application for license; but, if the licensee selling such assets shall surrender his license for such location to the Commissioner, the purchaser shall not be required, in order to obtain a license, to show that the convenience and advantage of the community in which the licensed office will be located will be promoted by the establishment or continuance of the proposed business of making loans. (e) The Commissioner shall grant or deny an application for a license made under this chapter within 60 days from the date of the filing of such application.
7-3-10. (a) No more than one place of business shall be maintained under the same license, but the Commissioner may issue more than one license to the same licensee. (b) Each such license issued shall be conspicuously displayed in the place of business for which granted and shall remain in full force and effect until surrendered, revoked, or suspended as provided by this chapter. (c) Every licensee shall, on or before December 20 of each year, pay to the Commissioner the sum of $500.00 for each license held by him as an annual license fee for the succeeding calendar year. (d) If a licensee wishes to move his office within the county, he shall give the Commissioner written notice thereof, which notice shall specify the address or location to which the licensee desires to move and shall also set out, in such form as the Commissioner may require, facts and circumstances which it is contended will show that the removal to the new location will promote the convenience and advantage of that community. Thereafter, the Commissioner shall handle this request in the same manner in which he handles a new application under Code Section 7-3-9, insofar as that Code section is applicable.

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7-3-11. In the event a licensee does not begin the operation of business under such license within a period of 120 days from the date of the issuance of such license or in the event a licensee, after having begun the operation of business under the license, remains inactive in such business for a period of 120 days, such license shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the Commissioner after notice and hearing under the procedure provided in Code Section 7-3-24 for the revocation or suspension of licenses. Any order or decision of the Commissioner on such matter shall be subject to review as provided in Code Section 7-3-24.
7-3-12. (a) Each licensee shall keep and use in his business sufficient books and records to enable the Commissioner to determine whether or not the licensee is complying with this chapter or any other Act under which such licensee is operating, and such licensee shall preserve such record for at least four years after making the final entry thereon. The renewal or refinancing of a loan shall not constitute a final entry. (b) The Commissioner may, under rules and regulations promulgated by him under the procedure provided in Code Section 7-3-7, require annual reports from licensees to facilitate the performance of his duties and to regulate effectively the making of loans under this chapter.
ARTICLE 2
7-3-13 7-3-10. No person shall advertise, display, distribute, or broadcast in any manner whatsoever any false, misleading, or deceptive statement or representation with regard to the rates, terms, or conditions for loans subject to this chapter.
7-3-14 7-3-11. Every licensee under this chapter may loan lend any sum of money not exceeding $3,000.00 for a period of 36 months and 15 days or less and may charge, contract for, collect, and receive interest and fees and may require the fulfillment of conditions on such loans as provided in this Code section:
(1) Interest. A licensee may charge, contract for, receive, and collect interest at a rate not to exceed 10 percent per annum of the face amount of the contract, whether repayable in one single payment or repayable in monthly or other periodic installments. On loan contracts repayable in 18 months or less, the interest may be discounted in advance; and, on contracts repayable over a greater period, the interest shall be added to the principal amount of the loan. On all contracts, interest or discount shall be computed proportionately on equal calendar months; (2) Loan fee. In addition thereto, a licensee may charge, contract for, receive, or collect at the time the loan is made a fee in an amount not greater than 8 percent of the first $600.00 of the face amount of the contract plus 4 percent of the excess; provided,

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however, that such fee shall not be charged or collected on that part of a loan which is used to pay or apply on a prior loan or installment of a prior loan from the same licensee to the same borrower made within the immediately preceding six-month period; provided, however, if the loan balance is $300.00 or less, the said period shall be two months, not six months; provided, further, that nothing contained in this paragraph and paragraph (1) of this Code section shall be construed to permit charges, interest, or fees of any nature whatsoever in the aggregate in excess of the charges, interest, and fees which would constitute a violation of Code Section 7-4-18 and this chapter shall in no way affect Code Section 7-4-18. If a borrower prepays his or her entire loan to a licensee and within the following 15 days makes obtains a new loan with from that licensee and if this is done within the six-month period or the two-month period above described, as may be applicable, the fee may be charged only on the excess by which the face amount of the new contract exceeds the amount which the borrower repaid to that licensee within the said 15 day period; (3) Insurance premiums. A licensee may charge and collect from the borrower premiums actually paid or to be paid for insurance obtained for the borrower. A licensee may accept as security on any loan or advance made under this chapter any one or any combination of the following:
(A) Insurance on tangible property against substantial risks or loss; (B) Reasonable insurance on the life and health of the principal party; or (C) Reasonable insurance against accident of the principal party; provided, however, that any such insurance shall be reasonably related to the type and value of the property insured and to the amount and term of the loan and shall be obtained from an insurance company authorized to conduct such business in the State of Georgia and at rates lawfully filed by such company with the Commissioner of Insurance and through a regular insurance agent licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance; provided, further, that the amount of life, health, or accident insurance required as security for loans made under this chapter shall not exceed the amount of the loan, including charges, to be secured; and the premiums on such insurance required of the principal party obligated shall be limited to premiums reasonably based upon reliable actuarial experience and sound insurance practice; and the Commissioner of Insurance is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate this provision related to insurance obtained by the borrower in accordance with the spirit and intent thereof. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Insurance from time to time under the foregoing direction, after public hearing in the manner provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 7-3-7, to determine and promulgate by rule and regulation the rates and maximum premiums permissible to be charged for life, health, and accident insurance required as security for a loan made under this chapter and to make regulations incident thereto necessary to effectuate the same; such premiums, when thus established and as changed from time to time in the manner aforesaid, shall be the maximum effective and permissible charges under this paragraph. Premiums paid or to be paid pursuant to the authority of this paragraph shall not constitute interest. The insurance company in turn may pay to the party writing the insurance policy sold

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in connection with the loan a fee or commission in an amount which is reasonable in relationship to the transaction and in no event in excess of the amount of fee or commission customarily paid within the industry where comparable insurance is sold in a transaction not involving credit, as determined by the Commissioner of Insurance; (4) Late charge. A licensee may charge and collect from the borrower a late or delinquent charge of $10.00 or an amount equal to 5 for each $1.00 of any installment which is not paid within five days from the date such payment is due, whichever is greater, provided that this late or delinquent charge shall not be collected more than once for the same default; and (5) Maintenance charge. In addition thereto, a licensee may contract for, charge, receive, and collect a maintenance charge of $3.00 for each month in the term of the loan contract on each loan made, whether repayable in one single payment or repayable in weekly, monthly, or other periodic installments. Refunds of unearned maintenance charges shall be made in accordance with the method prescribed in Code Section 7-317 7-3-14, and such maintenance charges will be subject to paragraph (4) of this Code section. Nothing contained in Code Section 7-4-18, as now or hereafter amended, shall be construed to apply to this paragraph; and loans made in conformity with this paragraph shall in no way constitute a violation of Code Section 7-4-18, as now or hereafter amended.
7-3-15 7-3-12. No licensee shall charge, contract for, or receive any other or further amount in connection with any loans authorized by this chapter in addition to those provided in Code Section 7-3-14 7-3-11, except the actual lawful fees paid to a public official or agency of the state for filing, recording, or, on loans over $100.00, the amount of the lawful premiums, no greater than such fees, actually paid for insurance against the risk of nonrecording or releasing any instrument securing the loan; the court costs and attorney fees authorized by law incurred in the collection of any contract in default; and the actual and reasonable expenses of repossessing, storing, and selling any collateral pledged as security for any contract in default. No licensee shall divide into separate parts any contract for the purpose or with the effect of obtaining charges in excess of those authorized by this chapter.
7-3-16 7-3-13. No loan shall be made by any licensee for the purpose of paying all or any part of the amount owed on If a licensee purchases or receives by transfer or assignment any note, bill of sale to secure debt, title retention contract, conditional sales contract, or any other similar contract which has been purchased by or assigned or transferred to such licensee for a period of at least 90 days from the date of such purchase or transfer that would otherwise be governed by this chapter, the licensee shall comply with the provisions of this chapter when making a loan for the purpose of paying off all or any part of such instrument.

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7-3-17 7-3-14. Notwithstanding the provisions of any contract to the contrary, a borrower may at any time prepay all or any part of the unpaid balance to become payable under any installment contract loan. If the borrower pays the time balance prepays the loan in full before maturity, the licensee shall refund to him the borrower a portion of the prepaid interest, calculated in complete even months (odd days omitted), as follows: The the amount of the refund shall represent at least as great a proportion of the total interest as the sum of the periodical time balance after the date of prepayment bears to the sum of all periodical time balances under the schedule of payments in the original contract. Where the amount of the refund due to anticipation of payment is less than $1.00, no refund need be made. If the borrower has been required to purchase insurance coverage other than insurance coverage in a blanket policy when he the borrower has paid no acquisition cost, he the borrower shall have the option to continue such insurance in force for the balance of the policy period, with all rights transferred to the borrower or his or her assigns, in which event no refund of insurance premiums shall be made to him.
7-3-18 7-3-15. In addition to any applicable disclosure requirements, at the time the installment At the time the loan is made, each licensee under this chapter shall deliver to the borrower or, if there are two or more multiple borrowers, to one of them the borrowers a copy of the loan contract or a written itemized statement in the English language showing in clear terms the date and amount of the loan, a schedule of the payments or a description thereof, the type of security for the loan, the licensee's name, unique identifier, and business address, the actual amount of cash advanced to or on behalf of the borrower, the amount of each class of insurance carried and the premiums paid thereon, and the amount of interest and fees. Each licensee shall give a receipt for every cash payment made.
7-3-19 7-3-16. (a) In addition to all other taxes, fees, license fees, fines, or other charges now or hereafter levied or assessed, there is levied a tax of 3 percent on the total amount of interest on any loan collected by any person licensed under this chapter licensee from any borrower to whom such licensee has made a an installment loan. (b) Said tax is levied and assessed against the person so licensed and shall be paid by such person and shall not be added in any manner as an additional fee or charge against the borrower. Any person licensed under this chapter who adds such tax in any manner as an additional fee or charge against the borrower shall be liable for the recovery of triple the amount of such charge by action against the lender in any court of competent jurisdiction. (c) As used in this Code section, the term 'interest collected' means the gross amount of interest charged and collected on loan contracts, less any amount of unearned interest refunded to borrowers and such interest on such portion of uncollectable uncollectible accounts that are charged off as bad debts by the licensee; except that, for those licensees whose records are kept on an accrual basis, the 3 percent tax levied in subsection (a) of

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this Code section shall be remitted on such portion of the interest as accrues during the taxable month period.
7-3-20 7-3-17. The tax provided for in Code Section 7-3-19 7-3-16 shall be remitted to the Commissioner on or before the twentieth day of each month for the preceding calendar month department at the time and in the manner specified by rules and regulations of the department. The Commissioner department and his its authorized agents examiners and employees shall have the right to inspect all records of any person so licensed, and the Commissioner department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the enforcement of Code Section 7-3-19 7-3-16, this Code section, and Code Section 73-21 7-3-18.
7-3-21 7-3-18. (a) In the event any person fails or refuses to remit the tax required by Code Sections 73-16 and 7-3-17 within the time prescribed, the tax shall bear interest at the rate of 1 percent per month. Interest shall begin to accrue from the date the tax is due until the date the tax is paid. For the purposes of this Code section, any period of less than one month shall be considered to be one month. (b) In the event any person fails or refuses to remit the tax required by Code Sections 73-19 and 7-3-20 7-3-16 and 7-3-17 within the time prescribed, there shall be added to the tax a penalty equivalent to 25 percent of the tax but in no case shall the penalty so added be less than $5.00. In the event any person fraudulently remits the incorrect tax, there shall be added to the tax a penalty equivalent to 50 percent of the tax but in no case shall the penalty so added be less than $5.00. The amounts so added as penalties shall be collected as a part of the tax.
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7-3-20. (a) Each applicant for an original or renewal license shall:
(1) Submit an application in writing, under oath, and in such form as the department may prescribe; (2) Furnish to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry the following information:
(A) The legal name and principal business address of the person applying for the license; (B) The names and the residence and business addresses of each director, owner, and executive officer of the applicant; (C) The address of each location where the applicant will engage in the business of making installment loans in this state; (D) Any name, subject to approval by the department, under which the applicant will engage in the business of making installment loans in this state; and

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(E) The name and address of the initial registered agent and registered office for service of process in this state; (3) Submit such other data, financial statements, and pertinent information as the department may require with respect to the applicant or its directors, owners, or executive officers; and (4) Pay a nonrefundable supervision fee established by rules and regulations of the department. (b) A person applying for an original license shall pay a nonrefundable investigation fee established by rules and regulations of the department.
7-3-21. (a) An applicant shall provide with its application a corporate surety bond issued by a bonding company or insurance company authorized to do business in this state and approved by the department. (b) The bond shall:
(1) Be in a form satisfactory to the department; (2) Be in the aggregate amount of $25,000.00 for the primary location to be operated by a licensee plus $5,000.00 for each additional location to be operated by such licensee, provided that no licensee shall be required to have a bond that exceeds a total amount of $100,000.00; (3) Run to the State of Georgia for the benefit of the department or any claimant against a licensee arising out of the licensee's business of making installment loans; (4) Require a licensee to pay any and all money for the benefit of any person damaged by noncompliance of the licensee with this chapter, with rules, regulations, or orders issued by the department pursuant to this chapter, or with any condition of the bond; and (5) Require a licensee to pay any and all money that may become due and owing to any creditor of or claimant against the licensee arising out of the licensee's business of making installment loans. (c) Payments due under the bond shall include money owed to the department for fees, taxes and related interest and penalties under Code Sections 7-3-16, 7-3-17, and 7-3-18, and fines or penalties for noncompliance of the licensee with this chapter or rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to this chapter. (d) Claimants or creditors against the licensee may bring an action directly on the bond. (e) In no event shall the aggregate liability of the surety exceed the principal sum of the face amount of the bond. (f) In the event that the principal sum of the bond is reduced by one or more recoveries or payments thereon, a licensee shall: (1) Provide a new or additional bond so that the total or aggregate principal sum of such bond or bonds equals the sum required under subsection (b) of this Code section; or (2) Provide an endorsement duly executed by the corporate surety reinstating the bond to the required principal sum thereof.

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(g) A bond shall not be canceled by either the licensee or the corporate surety except upon notice to the department electronically through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, and such cancellation shall be effective no sooner than 30 days after receipt by the department of such notice and only with respect to any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of such cancellation.
7-3-22. (a) The department shall conduct an investigation of every applicant for licensure to determine the financial responsibility, experience, character, general fitness, and eligibility for licensure of such applicant. The department may issue the applicant a license if the department determines to its general satisfaction that:
(1) The applicant is financially sound and responsible and able to engage in the business of making installment loans in an honest, fair, and efficient manner and with the confidence and trust of the community; (2) Approval of the application will promote the convenience and advantage of the community in which the applicant proposes to operate; and (3) All conditions for licensure set forth in this chapter and in the rules and regulations of the department have been satisfied. (b) No license shall be transferable or assignable. (c) Each license shall expire on December 31 of each year, and application for renewal shall be made annually on or before December 1 of each year.
7-3-23. (a) The department is authorized to:
(1) Participate in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry to facilitate the sharing of information and standardization of the licensing and application processes for persons subject to this chapter; (2) Enter into operating agreements, information sharing agreements, interstate cooperative agreements, and other contracts necessary for the department's participation in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; (3) Disclose or cause to be disclosed without liability, via the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, applicant and licensee information, including, but not limited to, violations of this chapter and enforcement actions, to facilitate regulatory oversight; (4) Request that the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry adopt an appropriate privacy, data security, and security breach notification policy that is in full compliance with existing state and federal law; and (5) Establish and adopt, by rule and regulation, requirements for participation by applicants and licensees in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, upon the department's determination that each requirement is consistent with both the public interest and the purposes of this chapter.

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(b) The department shall enact rules and regulations establishing a process whereby licensees may challenge information entered by the department into the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry. (c) Regardless of its participation in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, the department shall retain full and exclusive authority over determinations of whether to grant, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses issued under this chapter. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to reduce or otherwise limit such authority. (d) Information disclosed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry is deemed to be disclosed directly to the department and subject to Code Section 7-1-70. Such information shall not be disclosed to the public and shall remain privileged and confidential pursuant to Code Section 7-1-70. (e) Applicants and licensees shall be required to pay the charges associated with their utilization of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.
7-3-22. (a) For the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter, the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative may from time to time examine the books, accounts, papers, and records of:
(1) Any licensee; (2) Any person who advertises for, solicits, or holds himself out as willing to make loans in amounts of $3,000.00 or less; or (3) Any person whom the Commissioner has reason to believe is violating or is about to violate the provisions of this chapter. (b) The Commissioner may subpoena witnesses, books, accounts, papers, and records; administer oaths; hold hearings; and take testimony under oath in conducting examinations and hearings authorized under this chapter. (c) The cost of any such examination, investigation, or hearing, in the discretion of the Commissioner, may be charged to the licensee or person examined subject to review by the superior court under Code Section 7-3-27. The examinations, investigations, or hearings provided for in this Code section may be conducted at the state capitol or, in the discretion of the Commissioner, in the county wherein the business of the licensee is located or where the person required to have a license under this chapter is engaging in the business of making loans or elsewhere, upon the consent of the parties involved.
7-3-23. In the event the Commissioner shall find cause to believe that any person is violating this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter, he shall make such investigation and have such hearings, before him or such person as he designates, as will permit him to determine the facts and then may issue a cease and desist order if he so determines. If such cease and desist order is thereafter violated by the person against whom it is issued, such violation shall constitute a public nuisance; and the Commissioner is authorized to seek, and the superior courts shall grant, injunctions against such person's further violating this chapter or the lawful rules and

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regulations promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter. Such action for injunction may be maintained notwithstanding the existence of other legal remedies or the pendency or successful completion of a criminal prosecution as for a misdemeanor.
7-3-24. (a) The Commissioner, upon ten days' written notice in the form of a show cause order to the licensee stating his contemplated action and in general the ground therefor and after giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity to be heard, subject to the right to review provided in Code Section 7-3-27, may by order in writing suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter if the Commissioner shall find that:
(1) The licensee has failed to pay the annual license fee or any fee required under this chapter; or (2) The licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commissioner under this chapter or has violated the terms of any cease or desist order entered by the Commissioner under Code Section 7-3-23. (b) Any such suspension or revocation shall not become final pending and subject to the right of review provided in Code Section 7-3-27, but the court shall have and is granted power to enter such order as justice shall require pending hearing of such appeal. The court upon such appeal may tax the cost, including the cost of the hearing before the Commissioner, against the losing party. (c) No suspension, revocation, relinquishment, or expiration of any license shall invalidate, impair, or affect the legality or obligations of any preexisting contracts or prevent the enforcement and collection thereof.
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7-3-30. (a) Each licensee shall:
(1) Conspicuously post a copy of its license in each location where the licensee engages in installment lending; (2) Submit to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry timely reports of condition, which shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the department may require; (3) Clearly label all advertisements and any other documents required by rules and regulations of the department with its unique identifier; (4) Make, keep, and use in its business such books, accounts, and records as the department may require; and (5) Make available to the department, upon request, any books, accounts, records, files, documents, evidence, or other information relating to the business of making installment loans. (b) Each licensee shall preserve any books, accounts, and records required to be made, kept, or used pursuant to this Code section or rules and regulations of the department for

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five years or such greater period of time as prescribed by rules and regulations of the department to the licensee. (c) A licensee may maintain any books, accounts, and records required to be made, kept, or used pursuant to this Code section:
(1) In photographic, electronic, or other similar form; and (2) At a location outside of this state so long as such records are transmitted to a location designated by the department within ten days of the date of a written request by the department.
7-3-31. (a) A licensee shall send written notice to the department within ten days of the following:
(1) Any knowledge or discovery that any of the licensee's owners, executive officers, directors, trustees, agents, or covered employees has been convicted of a felony as described in subsection (a) of Code Section 7-3-42; (2) Any knowledge or discovery that any of the licensee's owners, executive officers, directors, trustees, agents, or covered employees has committed fraud, engaged in dishonest activities, or made any misrepresentation; (3) The discharge of a covered employee for actual or suspected misrepresentations, dishonest acts, or fraudulent acts; (4) Any knowledge or discovery of an administrative, civil, or criminal action initiated by any governmental entity against the licensee; (5) Any knowledge or discovery of a criminal action initiated by any governmental entity for misrepresentations, dishonest acts, or fraudulent acts against any owner, executive officer, director, trustee, agent, or covered employee of a licensee; and (6) The filing of a petition by or against the licensee under the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. Sections 101 through 110, for bankruptcy reorganization or the filing of a petition by or against the licensee for receivership or the making of a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors. (b) A licensee shall send written notice to the department within 30 days of the following: (1) The commencement of any action brought against it relating to its business of installment lending in Georgia; (2) The commencement of any action by any creditor or claimant relating to its business of installment lending in Georgia or involving a claim against the bond filed with the department pursuant to Code Section 7-3-21; (3) The entry of any judgment against the licensee related to its business of installment lending in Georgia; and (4) Any change in the address of its principal place of business or registered agent for service in Georgia. (c) The corporate surety that issued a licensee a bond pursuant to Code Section 7-3-21 shall send written notice to the department within ten days of paying any claim or judgment to any creditor or claimant.

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(d) Any notice sent pursuant to this Code section shall be sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and include sufficient details for the department to identify any relevant creditor or claimant, claim, cause of action, judgment, payment, or prohibited act.
7-3-32. (a) A licensee shall not engage in the business of installment lending at a location in this state unless the licensee has first received written approval from the department. Applications or renewals for such additional locations shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the department and accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in an amount established by rules and regulations of the department. (b) Each manager of a licensee's location in Georgia shall be approved in writing by the department. A licensee may allow an individual to begin working as a new location manager prior to such approval, provided that the licensee submits an application for approval within 15 days of the new location manager beginning work as a location manager. If the department denies approval of such new location manager, the licensee shall immediately remove the individual upon notice of such denial. (c) No person shall become an owner of any licensee through acquisition or other change in control or become an executive officer of a licensee unless the person has first received written approval from the department. To apply for such approval, the person shall:
(1) Submit an application to the department in such form as the department may prescribe; (2) Provide such other information as the department may require concerning the financial responsibility, background, experience, and activities of the applicant or its directors, owners, and executive officers; and (3) Pay a nonrefundable application fee as prescribed by rule and regulation of the department. (d) The department may prescribe by rule and regulation additional requirements for approval of an application submitted pursuant to this Code section. (e) The department shall approve an application properly submitted pursuant to this Code section if it finds that the applicant and its directors, owners, and executive officers have the financial responsibility, character, reputation, experience, and general fitness to warrant a belief that the business will be operated efficiently and fairly, in the public interest, and in accordance with the law. (f) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) The acquisition of an interest in a licensee by merger or consolidation with a person licensed pursuant to this article or a person exempt from the licensure requirements of this article under Code Section 7-3-4; (2) The acquisition of an interest in a licensee by merger or consolidation with a person affiliated through common ownership with the licensee; or (3) The acquisition of an interest in a licensee by a person by bequest, descent, or survivorship or by operation of law.

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(g) Any person acquiring an interest in a licensee in a transaction which is exempt pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section shall send written notice to the department of such acquisition within 30 days of the closing of such transaction.
7-3-25 7-3-33. (a) Any license shall be subject to suspension or revocation, after notice and hearing as provided for in Code Section 7-3-24, in the event No licensee or employee or agent thereof shall willfully use any unreasonable collection tactics shall be willfully used by the licensee or any employee or agent thereof. Unreasonable collection tactics shall include, but not be limited to, any conduct by the licensee or any employee or agent thereof which:
(1) Causes the borrower or any member of his or her family to suffer bodily injury or physical harm; (2) Constitutes a willful or intentional trespass by force of the borrower's home or his personal property without process of law; (3) Holds up the borrower to public ridicule or unreasonably degrades him the borrower in the presence of his neighbors or business associates; (4) Involves use of printed material which simulates or resembles a summons, warrant, or other legal process; or (5) Although otherwise lawful, occurs at an unreasonable hour of the night. Attempts to make collections by means of personal visits, telephone calls, and the like shall be deemed to occur at an unreasonable hour of the night if they occur between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M. (b) Any order or decision of the Commissioner on the matter of suspension or revocation shall be subject to review as provided for in Code Section 7-3-27.
7-3-26. In addition to all other penalties provided for under this chapter, the Commissioner shall have authority to place any licensee on probation for a period of time not to exceed one year for each and every act or violation of this chapter or of the rules and regulations of the Commissioner and may subject such licensee to a monetary penalty of up to $1,000.00 for each and every act or violation of this chapter or of the rules and regulations of the Commissioner. If the licensee knew or reasonably should have known he was in violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the Commissioner, the monetary penalty provided for in this Code section may be increased to an amount up to $5,000.00 for each and every act or violation.
7-3-27. The decision of the Commissioner in granting or refusing to grant a license and in revoking or suspending such license and in any other order or decision authorized in this chapter shall be final, conclusive, and binding as to all determinations of fact made by him; but any applicant or licensee who deems himself aggrieved may have such decision

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reviewed under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' for the review of contested cases.
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7-3-40. (a) The department is authorized to investigate and examine the affairs, businesses, premises, and records of any applicant, licensee, or any other installment lender as often as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, regardless of whether such applicant, licensee, or other installment lender acts or claims to act under any other licensing or registration requirement of this state. The department may conduct such investigation outside of this state if it deems necessary. (b) The department may conduct an investigation or examination pursuant to this Code section at least once every 60 months; provided, however, that the department may alter the frequency or scope of investigations or examinations through rules and regulations or waive an investigation or examination if it determines that, based on records submitted to the department and the past history of operations in this state, such investigation or examination is unnecessary. (c) A licensee or other installment lender shall pay a fee as prescribed by rule or regulation of the department to cover the cost of an investigation or examination. (d) In carrying out an investigation or examination pursuant to this Code section, the department shall be authorized to:
(1) Conduct an on-site examination of any applicant, licensee, or other installment lender at any location without prior notice; (2) Access, receive, and use any books, accounts, records, files, documents, evidence, or other information, including, but not limited to:
(A) Criminal, civil, and administrative history information, including information related to charges that did not result in a conviction; (B) Personal history and experience information, including, but not limited to, independent credit reports obtained from a consumer reporting agency described in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1681a; and (C) Any other documents, information, or evidence the department deems relevant to the investigation or examination, regardless of the location, possession, control, or custody of such documents, information, or evidence; (3) Enter into agreements or relationships with other government officials or regulatory authorities to improve efficiencies and reduce regulatory burden by sharing resources, documents, records, information, or evidence or by utilizing standardized or uniform methods or procedures; (4) Accept and rely on investigation or examination reports made by other government officials or regulatory authorities within or outside this state, provided that such reports provide information necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the department under this chapter;

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(5) Accept and incorporate in any report of the department audit reports or portions of audit reports made by an independent certified public accountant on behalf of an applicant or licensee; (6) Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing as to all the facts and circumstances concerning any matter to be investigated pursuant to this chapter; (7) Request any financial data relevant to the business of making installment loans; (8) Administer oaths, call any party to testify under oath, and require the attendance of witnesses; (9) Require the production of books, accounts, records, files, documents, and papers; (10) Take the depositions of witnesses; and (11) Issue subpoenas for any witness or for the production of documentary evidence. (e) Each licensee or person subject to this chapter shall make available to the department, upon request, any books, accounts, records, files, documents, evidence, or other information relating to the activities of engaging in the business of making installment loans. (f) No licensee or person subject to investigation or examination under this chapter shall knowingly withhold, abstract, remove, mutilate, destroy, or secrete any books, accounts, records, files, documents, evidence, or other information.
7-3-41. (a) A subpoena issued pursuant to Code Section 7-3-40 may be served by:
(1) Registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the addressee's business or personal mailing address; (2) Examiners appointed by the department; or (3) The sheriff of the county where such witness resides or is found or where the person in custody of any books, accounts, records, files, documents, or papers resides or is found. (b) The department may issue and apply to enforce subpoenas in this state at the request of any governmental agency, department, organization, or entity regulating the making of installment loans in another state if the activities constituting the alleged violation for which the information is sought would be a violation of this chapter if the alleged activities had occurred in this state. (c) If any person refuses to obey a subpoena issued under this chapter, a superior court of appropriate jurisdiction, upon application by the department, may issue to the person an order requiring such person to appear before the court to show cause why such person should not be held in contempt for refusal to obey the subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena may be punished as contempt by the court.
7-3-42. (a) The department shall not issue a license and may revoke a license if it finds that the applicant or licensee or any director, trustee, agent, owner, executive officer, or covered employee of the applicant or licensee has been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction or of a crime which, if committed within this state, would constitute a felony under the

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laws of this state. For the purposes of this article, a person shall be deemed to have been convicted of a crime if such person shall have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a charge thereof before a court or federal magistrate or shall have been found guilty thereof by the decision or judgment of a court or federal magistrate or by the verdict of a jury, irrespective of the pronouncement of sentence or the suspension thereof and regardless of whether first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was entered or an adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on that charge, unless and until such plea of guilty or nolo contendere or such decision, judgment, or verdict shall have been set aside, reversed, or otherwise abrogated by lawful judicial process or until probation, sentence, or both probation and sentence of a first offender without adjudication of guilt have been successfully completed and documented or unless the person convicted of the crime shall have received a pardon therefor from the President of the United States or the governor or other pardoning authority in the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred. (b) The department shall be authorized to obtain criminal history record checks with respect to any applicant or licensee, any owner of the applicant or licensee, and any individual who is a director, trustee, executive officer, agent, or covered employee of the applicant or licensee. Such criminal history record checks may be requested by the department through the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the department shall have the authority to receive the results of such checks. Fees required for a criminal history record check by the Georgia Crime Information Center or the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall be paid by the applicant or licensee. (c) Upon receipt of fingerprints, fees, and other required information, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall retain the other set and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the department in writing of any finding or if there are no such findings. (d) All criminal history record checks received by the department or by the applicant or licensee shall be used by the party requesting such records for the exclusive purpose of carrying out the responsibilities of this article, shall not be a public record, shall be confidential and privileged, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except to any person or agency which otherwise has a legal right to inspect such records. All such records received by the requesting party shall be maintained in conformity with the requirements of the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (e) Every applicant and licensee shall be authorized and required to obtain and maintain the results of criminal history record checks on covered employees. Such checks shall be handled by the Georgia Crime Information Center pursuant to Code Section 35-3-34 and the rules and regulations of the Georgia Crime Information Center. Applicants and licensees shall be responsible for any applicable fees charged by the Georgia Crime Information Center. An applicant or licensee may only employ an individual whose

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criminal history has been checked and has been found to be in compliance with all lawful requirements prior to the initial date of hire. This provision shall not apply to directors, owners, or executive officers of applicants or licensees, whose backgrounds shall have been investigated through the department before taking office, beginning employment, or securing ownership. (f) Upon request by the department, an applicant or licensee shall take all steps necessary to have an international criminal history record check performed on any directors, owners, executive officers, and covered employees of applicants and licensees. The results of such international criminal history record check shall be provided to the department. (g) Applicants and licensees shall have the primary responsibility for obtaining criminal history record checks on covered employees. The department shall be entitled to review the files of any applicant or licensee to determine whether the required record checks have been run and whether all covered employees are qualified. The department shall be authorized to discuss the status of covered employee criminal history record checks with applicants and licensees. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the department shall retain the right to obtain criminal history record checks on covered employees of applicants and licensees.
7-3-43. (a) The department may suspend or revoke a license if it finds that any ground exists which would require or warrant the denial of an application for the issuance or renewal of a license. (b) The department may deny an application or suspend or revoke a license upon a finding that an applicant or a licensee has:
(1) Committed any fraud, engaged in any dishonest activities, or made any misrepresentation; (2) Violated any provision of this chapter, any rule, regulation, or order issued by the department pursuant to this chapter, or any other law in the course of its business of making installment loans; (3) Made a false statement or failed to give a true reply in an application; (4) Demonstrated incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as an installment lender; (5) Failed to pay within 30 days after it became final a judgment recovered in any court in an action arising out of the licensee's business of making installment loans; (6) Purposely withheld, deleted, destroyed, or altered information requested by the department or made misrepresentations to the department; (7) Operated in an unsafe or unsound manner; or (8) Failed or refused to remit the tax required by Code Section 7-3-16 within the required time period. (c) The department shall not issue a license and shall revoke a license if it determines that the applicant or licensee is not financially sound or responsible or not able to engage in the business of making installment loans in an honest, fair, and efficient manner and with the confidence and trust of the community.

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(d) The department shall not issue a license and may suspend or revoke a license if an applicant or licensee was subject to, or employs any person subject to, a final cease and desist order or license revocation under this chapter within the preceding five years. Each applicant or licensee shall, before hiring an employee, examine the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry to determine that such employee is not subject to a cease and desist order or license revocation. (e) The department shall not issue a license and may suspend or revoke a license if it finds that any owner, director, trustee, or executive officer of the applicant or licensee has been in one or more of those roles for a licensee whose application has been denied or revoked or suspended within the preceding five years.
7-3-44. (a) Notice of the department's intention to enter an order denying an application or suspending or revoking a license shall be sent to the applicant or licensee in writing by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the principal business address of such applicant or licensee. If a person refuses to accept service of such notice, the notice shall be served by the department under any other method of lawful service, and the person shall be liable to the department for a sum equal to the actual costs incurred to serve the notice. Such liability shall be paid upon notice and demand by the department and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as other fees or fines administered by the department. (b) Within 20 days of the date of the notice issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the applicant or licensee may request in writing a hearing to contest the order. If no such hearing is requested, the department shall enter a final order stating the grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation. Such final order shall be effective on the date of issuance, and the department shall promptly mail a copy thereof to the principal business address of such applicant or licensee. (c) A decision by the department denying an application for licensure or an order of the department suspending or revoking a license shall be subject to review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' except that judicial review shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the department. (d) The department may pursue any administrative action initiated under this chapter against an applicant or licensee to its conclusion, regardless of whether the applicant or licensee withdraws its application or whether a licensee does not renew or surrenders its license. (e) The suspension, revocation, or expiration of a license shall not alter, ameliorate, or void the duties, defenses, and liabilities of either a borrower or a licensee under any existing agreement or contract entered into by the licensee prior to such suspension, revocation, or expiration.

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7-3-45. (a) The department may issue an order requiring a person to cease and desist immediately from unauthorized activities whenever it shall appear to the department that:
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person has violated any law of this state or any rule, regulation, or order of the department. Such cease and desist order shall be final 20 days from the date of issuance unless the person to whom it is issued requests a hearing in writing within such 20 day period; (2) A person without a license is engaging in or has engaged in activities requiring licensure under this chapter. Such cease and desist order shall be final 30 days from the date of issuance without the opportunity for an administrative hearing. If such person obtains a license or submits to the department evidence of licensure or exemption from licensure within the 30 day period, the department shall rescind the order; or (3) A licensee has received a notice of bond cancellation under Code Section 7-3-21. Such cease and desist order shall be final 20 days from the date of issuance without the opportunity for an administrative hearing. If the required bond is reinstated or replaced and documentation evidencing such is submitted to the department within the 20 day period, the department shall rescind the order. In the event such cease and desist order becomes final, the license shall expire. (b) Any cease and desist order authorized by this Code section shall be in writing, sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and addressed to the person's business address or, if the person is an individual, to either the business address or the individual's personal address. Any cease and desist order sent to the person's address that is returned to the department as 'refused' or 'unclaimed' shall be deemed as received and lawfully served. (c) Any hearing authorized under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (d) Judicial review of a final decision of the department issued pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' except that judicial review shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the department. (e) Judicial review of a final decision of the department issued pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in accordance with Code Section 71-90, except that judicial review shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the department.
7-3-46. (a) Whenever a person fails to comply with the terms of a final order or decision of the department issued pursuant to this chapter, the department may, through the Attorney General, petition any superior court of this state having jurisdiction over one or more defendants for an order directing such person to obey the order of the department within a period of time as shall be fixed by the court. Upon the filing of such petition, the court

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shall allow a motion to show cause why it should not be granted. After a hearing upon the merits or after failure of such person to appear when ordered, the court shall grant the petition of the department upon a finding that the order of the department was properly issued. (b) Any person who violates the terms of any final order or decision issued pursuant to this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall take into account the appropriateness of the penalty relative to the size of the financial resources of such person, the good faith efforts of such person to comply with the order, the gravity of the violation, the history of previous violations by such person, and such other factors or circumstances that contributed to the violation. The department may reduce any penalty which is subject to imposition or has been imposed pursuant to this Code section. Such penalty shall be final except as to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90, except that judicial review shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the department. (c) The department may bring an appropriate civil action to enforce any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation, decision, or order issued pursuant to this chapter, whether by injunction or otherwise, in the superior court of this state having jurisdiction over one or more of the defendants. (d) The department may prescribe by rule and regulation administrative fines for violations of this chapter or of rules, regulations, decisions, or orders issued pursuant to this chapter.
7-3-47. (a) Except as provided in this Code section, information obtained by the department pursuant to this chapter, which shall include any information disclosed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, is confidential as provided in Code Section 7-1-70. (b) In addition to the exceptions set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-70, the department is authorized to share information obtained under this chapter with other regulatory or law enforcement authorities. In the case of such sharing, the safeguards to confidentiality already in place within such agencies or authorities shall be deemed adequate. A designated employee or agent of the department may disclose such information as is necessary to conduct a civil or administrative investigation or proceeding related to the business of making installment loans. (c) The department is authorized to make the following information available to the public on the department's website, upon receipt by the department of a written request, or in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry:
(1) The name, business address, telephone number, facsimile number, and unique identifier of a licensee; (2) The names and titles of the executive officers of a licensee; (3) The names of the owners of a licensee;

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(4) The name, business address, telephone number, and facsimile number of all locations of a licensee; (5) The terms of or a copy of any bond filed by a licensee; (6) Information concerning any violation of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this chapter, provided that such information is derived from a final order of the department; (7) The imposition of an administrative fine or penalty under this chapter; and (8) The address of a licensee's registered agent for service of process in this state.
7-3-48. (a) Except in the case of malice, fraud, or bad faith, no person shall be subject to civil liability arising out of furnishing the department with information required pursuant to this chapter. No civil cause of action of any nature shall arise against such person:
(1) For any information relating to suspected prohibited conduct furnished to or received from law enforcement officials, their agents, or employees or furnished to or received from other regulatory authorities; (2) For any information furnished to or received from other persons subject to the provisions of this chapter; or (3) For any information furnished in complaints filed with the department. (b) Neither the department nor its employees or agents shall be subject to civil liability, and no civil cause of action of any nature shall exist against the department or its employees or agents arising out of the performance of activities or duties pursuant to this chapter or by publication of any report of activities under this Code section.
7-3-28 7-3-49. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as repealing Code Section 7-4-4.
7-3-29 7-3-50. (a) Any person, including the executive officers, directors, trustees, owners, agents, and employees of such person, that willfully engages in the business of making installment loans without a license or an exemption pursuant to Code Section 7-3-4 shall be guilty of a felony and punished as provided in Code Section 7-1-845. (b) Any person who shall make loans under this chapter without first obtaining a license or who shall make makes a false statement under oath in an application for a license under this chapter or who shall do business engages in the business of making installment loans while the license of such person under this chapter is suspended or revoked shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and any. (c) Any contract made under this chapter by such a person guilty of a felony or misdemeanor under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be null and void. (b)(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any duly licensed Any installment lender who fails to comply with this chapter in connection with a loan under this chapter shall be liable to the borrower or borrowers thereon for a single penalty in an amount equal to twice the amount of all interest and loan fees charged to said borrower or

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borrowers on the most recent loan made by the lender to said borrower or borrowers; provided, however, that the liability under this subsection shall not be less than $100.00. (c)(e) A lender duly licensed under this chapter has licensee shall have no liability under subsection (b) (d) of this Code section if, within 15 days after discovering an error or violation and prior to the institution of an action under this Code section or the receipt of written notice of the error or violation, the lender notifies the person concerned of the error or violation and makes whatever any necessary adjustments in the appropriate account are necessary to ensure that such person will not be required to pay charges in excess of those permitted by this chapter. (d)(f) A lender may licensee shall not be held liable in any action brought under this Code section for a violation of this chapter if the lender licensee shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide clerical or typographical error, notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adopted to avoid any such error, and makes any necessary adjustments in the appropriate account to ensure that no borrower will be required to pay charges in excess of those permitted by this chapter. (e)(g) A claim of violation of this chapter against a duly licensed lender licensee may be asserted in an individual action only and may not be the subject of a class action under Code Section 9-11-23 or any other provision of law. A claim of violation of this chapter against an unlicensed lender may be asserted in a class action under Code Section 9-1123 or any other provision of law. (f)(h) If a contract is made in good faith in conformity with an interpretation of this chapter by the appellate courts of this state or in a rule or regulation officially promulgated by the Commissioner after public hearings, department, no provision in this Code section imposing any penalty shall apply, notwithstanding that, after such contract is made, such rule or regulation is amended, rescinded, or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason. (g)(i) Any lender duly licensed under this chapter installment lender who shall knowingly and willfully with intent to defraud a borrower make a contract in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and the contract so made shall be null and void. (h) No person may, more than one year after April 9, 1980, assert or contend offensively or defensively in any court that a contract predating April 9, 1980, is null and void or is illegal, void, invalid, or not good consideration for a renewal or refinanced contract. This subsection is a statute of repose and limitation, barring such remedies, and only such remedies, as of that date; provided, however, that after that date a borrower or borrowers on a contract predating April 9, 1980, shall be entitled to the appropriate penalty provided under subsections (a) through (g) of this Code section, but such right to said penalty shall not in any way adversely affect the validity of any renewal or refinanced contract.

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7-3-51. Without limiting the power conferred by Chapter 1 of this title, the department may make reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter.
7-3-52. Every license in force and effect under the former provisions of this chapter on June 30, 2020, shall remain in full force and effect on July 1, 2020, and all such existing licensees shall be required to renew their licenses pursuant to Code Sections 7-3-20 and 7-3-22."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 7-1-845, relating to miscellaneous felonies relative to financial institutions, by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(3)(F) and adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(H) Making installment loans unless licensed by the department or exempt from licensing requirements pursuant to Code Section 7-3-4; or"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 7-4-19, relating to civil action to enforce chapter relative to interest and usury, as follows:
"7-4-19. The Department of Banking and Finance or the Industrial Loan Commissioner may bring an appropriate civil action to enforce any provision of this chapter whether by injunction or otherwise in any superior court of this state having jurisdiction over one or more defendants. In the case of a loan made pursuant to this chapter by a licensee under Chapter 3 of this title, relating to industrial loans, such action shall be brought by the Industrial Loan Commissioner. In the case of any other loan, the action shall be brought by the Department of Banking and Finance."
SECTION 5. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-17-1, relating to "payday lending" defined, legislative findings, prohibited activity, and no impairment of agencies with concurrent jurisdiction, as follows:
"16-17-1. (a) Without limiting in any manner the scope of this chapter, 'payday lending' as used in this chapter encompasses all transactions in which funds are advanced to be repaid at a later date, notwithstanding the fact that the transaction contains one or more other elements and a 'payday lender' shall be one who engages in such transactions. This definition of 'payday lending' expressly incorporates the exceptions and examples contained in subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 16-17-2. (b) Despite the fact that the Attorney General of the State of Georgia has opined in Official Opinion 2002-3 entered on June 27, 2002, that payday lending is in violation of

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Georgia law and despite the fact that the Industrial Loan Commissioner has issued cease and desist orders against various payday lenders in the State of Georgia have been issued, the General Assembly has determined that payday lending continues in the State of Georgia and that there are not sufficient deterrents in the State of Georgia to cause this illegal activity to cease. (c) The General Assembly has determined that various payday lenders have created certain schemes and methods in order to attempt to disguise these transactions or to cause these transactions to appear to be 'loans' made by a national or state bank chartered in another state in which this type of lending is unregulated, even though the majority of the revenues in this lending method are paid to the payday lender. The General Assembly has further determined that payday lending, despite the illegality of such activity, continues to grow in the State of Georgia and is having an adverse effect upon military personnel, the elderly, the economically disadvantaged, and other citizens of the State of Georgia. The General Assembly has further determined that substantial criminal and civil penalties over and above those currently existing under state law are necessary in order to prohibit this activity in the State of Georgia and to cause the cessation of this activity once and for all. The General Assembly further declares that these types of loans are currently illegal and are in violation of Code Section 7-4-2. The General Assembly declares that the use of agency or partnership agreements between in-state entities and out-of-state banks, whereby the in-state agent holds a predominant economic interest in the revenues generated by payday loans made to Georgia residents, is a scheme or contrivance by which the agent seeks to circumvent Chapter 3 of Title 7, the 'Georgia Industrial Installment Loan Act,' and the usury statutes of this state. (d) Payday lending involves relatively small loans and does not encompass loans that involve interstate commerce. Certain payday lenders have attempted to use forum selection clauses contained in payday loan documents in order to avoid the courts of the State of Georgia, and the General Assembly has determined that such practices are unconscionable and should be prohibited. (e) Without limiting in any manner the scope of this chapter, the General Assembly declares that it is the general intent of this chapter to reiterate that in the State of Georgia the practice of engaging in activities commonly referred to as payday lending, deferred presentment services, or advance cash services and other similar activities are currently illegal and to strengthen the penalties for those engaging in such activities. (f) This chapter in no way impairs or restricts the authority granted to the commissioner of banking and finance, the Industrial Loan Commissioner, or any other regulatory authority with concurrent jurisdiction over the matters stated in this chapter."
SECTION 6. Chapter 14 of the Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner of Insurance, is amended by revising Code Section 45-14-3, relating to duties as Safety Fire Commissioner and Industrial Loan Commissioner, as follows:

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"45-14-3. The Commissioner of Insurance shall be the Safety Fire Commissioner and the Industrial Loan Commissioner."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 45-14-5, relating to seal, as follows:
"45-14-5. The Commissioner of Insurance, and Safety Fire Commissioner, and Industrial Loan Commissioner shall have an official seal for each office of such design as he or she shall select with the approval of the Governor."
SECTION 8. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "industrial loan" with "installment loan" and "industrial loans" with "installment loans" wherever the former phrases occur in: (1) Code Section 10-1-2, relating to definitions and construction relative to retail installment and home solicitation sales. (2) Code Section 10-1-31, relating to definitions and construction relative to motor vehicle sales financing. (3) Code Section 10-1-33.1, relating to advancement of money for satisfaction of lease, lien, or security interest in motor vehicle. (4) Code Section 10-1-42, relating to advancement of money to satisfy lease, lien, or security interest in motor vehicle and inclusion in gross capitalized cost. (5) Code Section 10-5-2, relating to definitions relative to Georgia uniform securities. (6) Code Section 13-1-14, relating to collection of closing fees for contracts for the advance of money or the extension of credit, refund of closing fees in certain instances, and limited application. (7) Code Section 13-1-15, relating to when a convenience fee is appropriate.
SECTION 9. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" with "Georgia Installment Loan Act" wherever the former phrase occurs in: (1) Code Section 7-1-1001, relating to registration requirements for mortgage lenders and brokers and exemptions for certain persons and entities. (2) Code Section 7-4-2, relating to legal rate of interest, maximum rate of interest generally, and certain items not considered interest. (3) Code Section 16-17-2, relating prohibition on loans of less than $3,000.00, exceptions, and penalty for violations. (4) Code Section 18-5-3, relating to exemption for debt adjustment by certain individuals or entities.

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SECTION 10. This Act shall apply to all installment loan agreements entered into on and after July 1, 2020.

SECTION 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hill Y Hitchens

E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 136, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 358. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Walker III of the 20th, Black of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the muscadine grape as the official state grape; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Robichaux

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson
Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 296 SB 321

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 249. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to increase the amount of monthly dues paid by members of the fund; to revise amounts collected from certain fines and forfeitures in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; to increase the monthly benefit allowed upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:

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HB 1148. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1195. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 294. By Senators Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to permit the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 306. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to administer the compact in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 310. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Gooch of the 51st, Martin of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of certain professions; to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling,

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and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 337. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 394. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 395. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Black of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise the standard of indigency relating to portioning of proceeds from the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for additional methods for the investment of funds by hospital authorities which hold an irrevocable trust wherein the corpus exceeds certain amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 408. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, so as to repeal the sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 430. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Harbin of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize home study students and private school students to take courses at a college and career academy; to provide for definitions; to provide for forms

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and procedures; to provide for requirements; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 442. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 443. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Anderson of the 24th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to revise procedures for garnishment proceedings; to provide for uniform procedures for garnishment actions; to provide definitions; to limit the maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment in relation to certain educational or student loans; to provide a fixed time for continuous garnishments; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light

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upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Thirty-Fifth 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, this morning.

The Speaker called the house to order.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Davis Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming E Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner E Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett E Hawkins Henson

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland E Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Hugley E Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick E Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall

McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell Momtahan E Morris, G Morris, M E Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons E Petrea Pirkle Powell E Prince E Pruett Pullin Reeves E Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Setzler Shannon Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Tarvin E Taylor E Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn E Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Cooke of the 18th, Dreyer of the 59th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Jones of the 91st, Moore of the 95th, Nguyen of the 89th, Sharper of the 177th, Thomas of the 56th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Simon Mainwaring, All Saints' Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Hogan of the 179th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1235. By Representatives Shannon of the 84th, Thomas of the 39th, Nguyen of the 89th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the number of holidays that are observed in Georgia; to designate June 19 of each year as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in Georgia and recognize such date as a state holiday; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1236. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Jackson of the 128th, Bennett of the 94th, Buckner of the 137th, Bentley of the 139th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and telecommunications conferences, so as to authorize local workforce development boards, formed pursuant to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, and their associated committees and local officials to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1237. By Representative Hill of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America, so as to provide that the Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution and had origins in rationalism, empiricism, and religious texts, including, but not limited to, the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible; to provide for instructional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1238. By Representative Smith of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for electors to change their addresses and vote on primary and election days; to provide for voter registration at certain offices unless the person affirmatively elects not to register to vote; to provide that precinct lines

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shall be established to ensure that the polling place for such precinct is within 25 miles of all voters in the precinct; to provide for additional polling locations; to provide for the number and placement of advance voting locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1239. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Bentley of the 139th, Paris of the 142nd, Nelson of the 125th, Sharper of the 177th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for the appointment of a prosecuting attorney when the accused is a law enforcement officer charged with a felony or an act of family violence; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1241. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Stephens of the 164th, Dickerson of the 113th, Cooper of the 43rd and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure of individuals in the practice of applied behavior analysis; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board; to provide for its membership and duties; to provide for licensing requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for temporary licenses; to provide for reciprocity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HR 1600. By Representative Gurtler of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 1228 HB 1230 HB 1232 HB 1234 HR 1590 HR 1598 SB 509

HB 1229 HB 1231 HB 1233 HB 1240 HR 1597 HR 1599 SB 512

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 509 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 35th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Structured Rule

SR 19

Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; create (Substitute) (Rules-Burns-159th) Beach-21st

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 511. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4923), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4039), so as to change the provisions regarding the compensation and expenses of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 966. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, McCall of the 33rd, Ridley of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 987. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, LaHood of the 175th, Jones of the 47th, Petrea of the 166th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide additional measures for the protection of elderly

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persons; to increase the maximum fines for violation by health care facilities; to provide for staffing, training, and financial stability requirements for certain personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for limited nursing services in assisted living communities; to provide for certification of memory care centers; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to rename the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 578. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th, Fleming of the 121st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the review of certain law enforcement conviction data with regard to persons seeking to become volunteers, interns, students, or employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 802. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expense of the members of the Board of Education of Calhoun County, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3838), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1075. By Representatives Holland of the 54th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Jackson of the 64th, Evans of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4341), so as to provide for staggered terms for members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1117. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, approved March 21, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2264), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4171), so as to provide for the compensation and expenses of the members of the Board of Education of Stewart County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1118. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4124), so as to provide for election of the members of the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1157. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Barrow County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 511. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4923), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4039), so as to change the provisions regarding the compensation and expenses of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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SB 395. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Black of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise the standard of indigency relating to portioning of proceeds from the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for additional methods for the investment of funds by hospital authorities which hold an irrevocable trust wherein the corpus exceeds certain amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger
Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin E Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Cooper Y Corbett

Hill Y Hitchens

E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 310. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Gooch of the 51st, Martin of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of certain professions; to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C E Morris, G N Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin E Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gardner Gilliard
E Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

E Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 127, nays 10.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 306. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to administer the compact in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin E Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 408. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, so as to repeal the sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions and to provide certain benefits and procedures affecting employment and separation from employment; to repeal the sunset provision relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family; to change the definition of the term "deductible earnings"; to provide for emergency adjustments to the

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"Employment Security Law" during a state-wide emergency declared by the Governor; to extend the maximum benefit weeks; to provide the Commissioner with the authority to establish a short-time compensation program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended in Code Section 34-1-10, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, by repealing subsection (f).
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-30, relating to deductible earnings, as follows:
"34-8-30. As used in this chapter, the term 'deductible earnings' means all money in excess of $30.00 earned each week earned by a claimant for services performed, whether or not received by such claimant, in excess of an amount established by the Commissioner as promulgated by rules and regulations. The amount established by the Commissioner shall not be less than $50.00 nor shall it exceed $300.00. For claims filed on or after July 1, 2002, the term 'deductible earnings' means all money in excess of $50.00 each week earned by a claimant for services performed, whether or not received by such claimant. Deductible earnings shall be subtracted from the weekly benefit amount of the claim."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 34-8-70, relating to duties and powers of Commissioner, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt emergency rules when a state-wide emergency declared by the Governor is in effect and the General Assembly is not in session. Such rules may temporarily:
(A) Modify the maximum benefit amount for regular state benefits, not to exceed 26 times the weekly benefit amount; (B) Suspend unemployment insurance tax filing and payment deadlines and penalties; (C) Waive charges to employers for benefits paid; (D) Expedite the processing of claims; and (E) Waive work search reporting requirements. (2) Any emergency rule adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall expire the earlier of: (A) A date specified by the Commissioner not to exceed 120 days from the date of the adoption of such emergency rule; or

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(B) The date on which the state-wide emergency ends as declared by the Governor. (3) Any emergency rule adopted pursuant to this subsection shall be published on the website of the department and submitted as promptly as reasonably practicable to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the chairs of the House Committee on Industry and Labor and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee. (4) Any rule promulgated under this Code section shall not supersede an executive order of the Governor."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 34-8-193, relating to determination of weekly benefit amount, by revising subsections (d) and (e) as follows:
"(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the maximum benefits payable to an individual in a benefit year shall:
(A) For claims filed prior to June 14, 2020, be the lesser of: (A)(i) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent; or (B)(ii) One-fourth of the base period wages.
(B) For claims filed on or after June 14, 2020, be the lesser of: (i) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 4.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 4.5 percent up to a maximum of 26 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 10 percent; or (ii) One-fourth of the base period wages.
If the amount computed is not a multiple of the weekly benefit amount, the total will be adjusted to the nearest multiple of the weekly benefit amount. The duration of benefits shall be extended in accordance with Code Section 34-8-197. (2) In addition to and subsequent to payment of all benefits otherwise allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection whenever the average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of such week equals or exceeds 11 percent, weekly unemployment compensation shall be payable under this subsection to any individual who is unemployed, has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, and is enrolled and making satisfactory progress, as determined by the Commissioner, in a training program approved by the department, or in a job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, and not receiving similar stipends or other training allowances for nontraining costs. Each such training program approved by the

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department or job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 shall prepare individuals who have been separated from a declining occupation, as designated by the department from time to time, or who have been involuntarily and indefinitely separated from employment as a result of a permanent reduction of operations at the individual's place of employment, for entry into a high-demand occupation, as designated by the department from time to time. The amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to an individual for a week of unemployment shall be equal to the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year less deductible earnings, if any. For claims filed prior to June 14, 2020, the total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent. For claims filed on or after June 14, 2020, the total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 4.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 4.5 percent up to a maximum of 26 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 10 percent. The provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-195 shall apply to eligibility for benefits under this subsection. Except when the result would be inconsistent with other provisions of this subsection, all other provisions of Article 7 of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the provisions of this subsection. (3) As used in this subsection, the term 'state's average unemployment rate' means the average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates as published by the department for the time periods of April 1 through April 30 and October 1 through October 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of April 1 through April 30 shall be effective on and after July 1 of each year and shall be effective through December 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of October 1 through October 31 shall be effective on and after January 1 of each year and shall be effective through June 30. (e)(1) An otherwise eligible individual shall be paid the weekly benefit amount, less gross earnings in excess of $30.00 an amount established by the Commissioner as promulgated by rules and regulations, payable to the individual applicable to the week for which benefits are claimed. Such remaining benefit, if not a multiple of $1.00, shall be computed to the nearest multiple of $1.00. Earnings of $30.00 or less equal to or less than the amount established by the Commissioner will not affect entitlement to benefits. The amount established by the Commissioner shall not be less than $50.00 nor shall it exceed $300.00. For the purpose of this subsection, jury duty pay shall not be considered as earnings.

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(2) For claims filed on or after July 1, 2002, an otherwise eligible individual shall be paid the weekly benefit amount, less gross earnings in excess of $50.00, payable to the individual applicable to the week for which benefits are claimed. Such remaining benefit, if not a multiple of $1.00, shall be computed to the nearest multiple of $1.00. Earnings of $50.00 or less will not affect entitlement to benefits. For the purpose of this paragraph, jury duty pay shall not be considered as earnings."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Chapter 8, relating to employment security, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 11
34-8-290. (a) The Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt, amend, or rescind rules and regulations and to take such other action as deemed necessary or suitable in order to establish a work-sharing program that provides employers with an alternative to layoffs. (b) Any work-sharing program so established shall:
(1) Allow employers to voluntarily reduce employees' hours by 10 to 60 percent in lieu of layoffs and provide employees with a corresponding prorated share of unemployment benefits; (2) Conform to the provisions of the definition of short-time compensation program provided in 26 U.S.C. Section 3306(v)of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act; and (3) Include such provisions as are necessary to qualify for available federal reimbursement of benefits and federal short-time compensation administrative grants available, including but not limited to, any funds available under Title II, Subtitle A of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136), as amended."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions and to provide certain benefits and procedures affecting employment and separation from employment; to extend the sunset

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provision relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family; to change the definition of the term "deductible earnings"; to provide for emergency adjustments to the "Employment Security Law" during a state-wide emergency declared by the Governor; to extend the maximum benefit weeks; to provide the Commissioner with the authority to establish a short-time compensation program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 34-1-10, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, as follows:
"(f) This Code section shall be repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2020 July 1, 2023, unless extended by an Act of the General Assembly."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-30, relating to deductible earnings, as follows:
"34-8-30. As used in this chapter, the term 'deductible earnings' means all money in excess of $30.00 earned each week earned by a claimant for services performed, whether or not received by such claimant, in excess of an amount established by the Commissioner as promulgated by rules and regulations. The amount established by the Commissioner shall not be less than $50.00 nor shall it exceed $300.00. For claims filed on or after July 1, 2002, the term 'deductible earnings' means all money in excess of $50.00 each week earned by a claimant for services performed, whether or not received by such claimant. Deductible earnings shall be subtracted from the weekly benefit amount of the claim."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 34-8-70, relating to duties and powers of Commissioner, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt emergency rules when a state-wide emergency declared by the Governor is in effect and the General Assembly is not in session. Such rules may temporarily:
(A) Modify the maximum benefit amount for regular state benefits, not to exceed 26 times the weekly benefit amount; (B) Suspend unemployment insurance tax filing and payment deadlines and penalties; (C) Waive charges to employers for benefits paid; (D) Expedite the processing of claims; and (E) Waive work search reporting requirements.

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(2) Any emergency rule adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall expire the earlier of:
(A) A date specified by the Commissioner not to exceed 120 days from the date of the adoption of such emergency rule; or (B) The date on which the state-wide emergency ends as declared by the Governor. (3) Any emergency rule adopted pursuant to this subsection shall be published on the website of the department and submitted as promptly as reasonably practicable to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the chairs of the House Committee on Industry and Labor and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee. (4) Any rule promulgated under this Code section shall not supersede an executive order of the Governor."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 34-8-193, relating to determination of weekly benefit amount, by revising subsections (d) and (e) as follows:
"(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the maximum benefits payable to an individual in a benefit year shall:
(A) For claims filed prior to June 14, 2020, be the lesser of: (A)(i) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent; or (B)(ii) One-fourth of the base period wages.
(B) For claims filed on or after June 14, 2020, be the lesser of: (i) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 4.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 4.5 percent up to a maximum of 26 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate exceeds 10 percent; or (ii) One-fourth of the base period wages.
If the amount computed is not a multiple of the weekly benefit amount, the total will be adjusted to the nearest multiple of the weekly benefit amount. The duration of benefits shall be extended in accordance with Code Section 34-8-197. (2) In addition to and subsequent to payment of all benefits otherwise allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection whenever the average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of such week equals or exceeds 11 percent, weekly unemployment compensation shall be payable under this subsection to any individual who is unemployed, has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, and is enrolled and making satisfactory

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progress, as determined by the Commissioner, in a training program approved by the department, or in a job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, and not receiving similar stipends or other training allowances for nontraining costs. Each such training program approved by the department or job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 shall prepare individuals who have been separated from a declining occupation, as designated by the department from time to time, or who have been involuntarily and indefinitely separated from employment as a result of a permanent reduction of operations at the individual's place of employment, for entry into a high-demand occupation, as designated by the department from time to time. The amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to an individual for a week of unemployment shall be equal to the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year less deductible earnings, if any. For claims filed prior to June 14, 2020, the total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent. For claims filed on or after June 14, 2020, the total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 4.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 4.5 percent up to a maximum of 26 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate exceeds 10 percent. The provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-195 shall apply to eligibility for benefits under this subsection. Except when the result would be inconsistent with other provisions of this subsection, all other provisions of Article 7 of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the provisions of this subsection. (3) As used in this subsection, the term 'state's average unemployment rate' means the average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates as published by the department for the time periods of April 1 through April 30 and October 1 through October 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of April 1 through April 30 shall be effective on and after July 1 of each year and shall be effective through December 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of October 1 through October 31 shall be effective on and after January 1 of each year and shall be effective through June 30. (e)(1) An otherwise eligible individual shall be paid the weekly benefit amount, less gross earnings in excess of $30.00 an amount established by the Commissioner as promulgated by rules and regulations, payable to the individual applicable to the week for which benefits are claimed. Such remaining benefit, if not a multiple of $1.00, shall be computed to the nearest multiple of $1.00. Earnings of $30.00 or less equal to or less

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than the amount established by the Commissioner will not affect entitlement to benefits. The amount established by the Commissioner shall not be less than $50.00 nor shall it exceed $300.00. For the purpose of this subsection, jury duty pay shall not be considered as earnings.
(2) For claims filed on or after July 1, 2002, an otherwise eligible individual shall be paid the weekly benefit amount, less gross earnings in excess of $50.00, payable to the individual applicable to the week for which benefits are claimed. Such remaining benefit, if not a multiple of $1.00, shall be computed to the nearest multiple of $1.00. Earnings of $50.00 or less will not affect entitlement to benefits. For the purpose of this paragraph, jury duty pay shall not be considered as earnings."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Chapter 8, relating to employment security, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 11
34-8-290. (a) The Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt, amend, or rescind rules and regulations and to take such other action as deemed necessary or suitable in order to establish a work-sharing program that provides employers with an alternative to layoffs. (b) Any work-sharing program so established shall:
(1) Allow employers to voluntarily reduce employees' hours by 10 to 60 percent in lieu of layoffs and provide employees with a corresponding prorated share of unemployment benefits; (2) Conform to the provisions of the definition of short-time compensation program provided in 26 U.S.C. Section 3306(v)of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act; and (3) Include such provisions as are necessary to qualify for available federal reimbursement of benefits and federal short-time compensation administrative grants available, including but not limited to, any funds available under Title II, Subtitle A of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136), as amended."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner N Tarvin E Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 129, nays 12.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 1010. By Senator Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative England of the 116th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 793 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th and Jones of the 47th.
The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
SR 1010. By Senator Dugan of the 30th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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PART I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, meetings of the 2020 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Sunday, June 21, 2020, through Friday, June 26, 2020, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Sunday, June 21...................................................................................................in adjournment Monday, June 22 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 36 Tuesday, June 23 ......................................................................... convene for legislative day 37 Wednesday, June 24 .................................................................... convene for legislative day 38 Thursday, June 25........................................................................ convene for legislative day 39 Friday, June 26 ........................................................ convene for legislative day 40 (SINE DIE)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the General Assembly 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; and the hours for convening and adjourning the Senate for each legislative day may be as ordered by the Senate. Each house, upon its own 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 2020 regular session may be as provided by another resolution of the General Assembly adopted subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.
PART II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Governor has by proclamation declared an emergency temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with Code Section 38-3-52, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at such temporary location or locations in accordance with Code Sections 38-3-52 and 38-3-53 on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that whenever, due to an emergency or disaster, resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the General Assembly at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, but the Governor has not by proclamation declared an emergency

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temporary location or locations for the seat of government in accordance with the above, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may, by joint agreement, order the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings provided by this resolution and provide for reconvening the House and the Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Fulton County, on such date and at such time as they deem practical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall provide for prompt notice of the same to all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate, respectively, by such means as such officers deem practical and efficient; and each house shall be and remain in adjournment until convening for the next legislative day on the date certain jointly specified by such officers. Following such reconvening, the General Assembly may provide by joint resolution for a new schedule for meetings and adjournments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as to any case of emergency or disaster resulting in the discontinuation of the schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution, the adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly shall constitute the consent of both the House of Representatives and the Senate for purposes of Article III, Section IV, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if this schedule for meetings as authorized by this resolution cannot be adhered to due to a resurgence of COVID-19 after the reconvening of the 2020 regular session on Monday, June 15, 2020, which resurgence prevents either the House of Representatives or the Senate from having a quorum physically present in the State Capitol for the purposes of conducting the affairs of the respective chamber or the body as a whole, the Speaker and the President of the Senate are authorized to conduct the affairs of their respective chambers through virtual meetings. Prior to any virtual meeting of a chamber it shall have approved appropriate rules governing the conduct of such virtual meetings. In the event a virtual meeting is convened pursuant to this provision, only essential constitutionally mandated proposals shall be considered in either chamber.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 430. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Robertson of the 29th, Harbin of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to

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authorize home study students and private school students to take courses at a college and career academy; to provide for definitions; to provide for forms and procedures; to provide for requirements; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin E Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 443. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Anderson of the 24th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to revise procedures for garnishment proceedings; to provide for uniform procedures for garnishment actions; to provide definitions; to limit the maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment in relation to certain educational or student loans; to provide a fixed time for continuous garnishments; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton E Gordon Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson E Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C E Morris, G Y Morris, M E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince E Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall E Tankersley E Tanner Y Tarvin E Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Hill Y Hitchens

E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Turner of the 21st, McLeod of the 105th, Lopez Romero of the 99th, and Jones of the 91st.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 1148. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1195. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 249. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to increase the amount of monthly dues paid by members of the fund; to revise amounts collected from certain fines and forfeitures in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; to increase the monthly benefit allowed upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 294. By Senators Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to permit the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 337. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 394. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 442. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SR 19.

By Senators Beach of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Watson of the 1st, Miller of the 49th and Dugan of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1610. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st and Jackson of the 128th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending McDuffie County upon the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.

HR 1611. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Safira Zayas; and for other purposes.

HR 1612. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Breana Lipscomb; and for other purposes.

HR 1613. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarahn Henderson; and for other purposes.

HR 1614. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brenda A. Pate on her outstanding service; and for other purposes.

HR 1615. By Representative Fleming of the 121st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Louis C. Graziano; and for other purposes.

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Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, June 22, 2020.
Representative Burns of the 159th asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1242. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Shannon of the 84th, Oliver of the 82nd and Evans of the 83rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Decatur independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for ten years in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1243. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, June 20, 2020, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, June 22, 2020.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, June 22, 2020

Thirty-Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room #507C Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 22, 2020

I had an excused absence on June 20, 2020 and I was mistakenly entered in as a "NO" vote for SB 408. I would like that to be corrected as a "YES" vote.

I, also for the journal, want to be counted as a "YES" vote on the following bills:

SB 395

SB 310

SB 306

SB 430

SB 443

Yours in service,

/s/ Gregg Kennard State Representative, District 102

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen E Ballinger Barton

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey E Dollar

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland

McClain McLaurin McLeod Meeks

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton

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Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley E Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner E Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins E Cooke Cooper Corbett Davis

Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming E Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill

Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, D E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall

Mitchell Moore, B E Moore, C E Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler

Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Washburn E Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Barr of the 103rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Momtahan of the 17th, Nguyen of the 89th, Sainz of the 180th, and Thomas of the 56th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Jody Hagerty, Cornerstone Church, Rome, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1244. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Robichaux of the 48th, Jackson of the 128th, Frye of the 118th, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to create a Georgia State Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council; to provide for membership of such council; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for reimbursement and compensation; to provide for responsibilities and access to certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1245. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority; to provide for construction of the Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1246. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Meeks of the 178th and Sainz of the 180th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Ware County Water and Sewer Authority, now known as the Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 705), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5337), so as to provide that all five board members are elected pursuant to the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1247. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Mathis of the 144th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1248. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cordele; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1249. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th and Holly of the 111th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Henry County, Georgia, and each municipality located within Henry County, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1235 HB 1237 HB 1239 HB 1242 HR 1600

HB 1236 HB 1238 HB 1241 HB 1243 SB 511

Representative Clark of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1166 Do Pass SB 268 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Clark of the 147th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 312 SB 413

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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Representative Benton of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 271 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 36th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

SB 26 SB 313 SB 435 SB 439 SB 446

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; prior service as a member of Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; creditable service; provide (Ret-Williams-148th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd Pharmacy Benefits Managers; regulation and licensure; extensive revisions; provide (Substitute)(SCQHC-Knight-130th) Burke-11th "The Debbie Vance Act"; court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for convictions and sentences of defendants; provide (JudyNC-Rich-97th) Strickland-17th Juvenile Code; enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; provide (JuvJ-Wiedower-119th) Brass-28th Cash Bonds; unclaimed cash bonds; provide (JudyNC-Blackmon-146th) Walker III-20th

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SB 483 SB 504

"Behavioral Rehabilitation and Stability Services Act"; certain Medicaid reimbursement; enact (Substitute)(SCQHC-Hatchett-150th) Brass-28th Electors of Glynn County; nonbinding advisory referendum; provide (GAff-Hogan-179th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 506. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 510. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wheeler County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 517. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for

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severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 188. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Jones of the 25th, Martin of the 9th, Kirk of the 13th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reinsurance of risks, so as to provide adequate regulation of reinsurers; to provide for the incorporation of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reinsurance model law into the Georgia Insurance Code; to provide domestic ceding insurers credit as either an asset or a deduction in liability on account of reinsurance purchased only when the purchase meets new requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 245. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Rich of the 97th, Greene of the 151st and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to surviving spouse, requirements, effect of reemployment, effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on death of member relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to remove a provision that requires certain benefits payable to a surviving spouse to terminate if such surviving spouse remarries; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 861. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Jones of the 47th, Gravley of the 67th, Gaines of the 117th, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to amend certain definitions relating to commercial carriers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 932. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 25th, Wiedower of the 119th and Newton of the 123rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 14 and Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional corporations and the "Georgia Podiatry Practice Act," respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to podiatric medicine and surgery; to provide for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine to join professional corporations with Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathy; to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to eligibility for licensure as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine; to provide authority for the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to conduct fingerprint based criminal background checks; to provide for procedures, liability, and confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 957. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cheokas of the 138th, Nix of the 69th and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education generally, so as to provide that certain charter school employees shall be included in the health insurance fund for public school teachers; to provide that local start-up charter schools and state charter schools shall require proof of residency either at the time of application or enrollment; to extend the terms of members appointed to the State Charter Schools Commission; to provide for ownership and handling of student records by state charter schools; to revise the deadline for the virtual school performance audit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1115. By Representative Rogers of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Clarkesville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1137. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Washington County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such

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technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1142. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Tanner of the 9th, Morris of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Gilligan of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Forsyth County, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3963), so as to authorize the creation or expansion of one or more community improvement districts in any municipality in Forsyth County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1145. By Representative Barton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Calhoun, Georgia, approved April 8, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4710), as amended, so as to provide terms of office and qualifications for the mayor, councilmembers, and members of the board of education; to provide dates for general municipal elections; to provide for removal of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for removal of municipal court judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1160. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Uvalda; to provide for re-incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1162. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Blue Ridge to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 991. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Knight of the 130th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for transparency relating to state healthcare plans and its contractors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an oversight committee; to provide for its members and powers; to provide for information from state contractors and others to the oversight committee regarding state healthcare plans; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, and Tillery of the 19th.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 506. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 510. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wheeler County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 517. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Bazemore of the 63rd.
Representative Trammell of the 132nd moved that the following Bill of the House be taken from the table:
HB 1167. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 313. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; to revise provisions relating to prohibited activities; to provide for surcharges on certain practices; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, is amended by revising Code Section 33-641, relating to definitions, as follows:
"33-64-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate pharmacy' means a pharmacy which, either directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries:
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(C) Has an investor or ownership interest holder which is a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter. (1)(2) 'Business entity' means a corporation, association, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity. (2) 'Covered entity' means an employer, labor union, or other group of persons organized in this state that provides health coverage to covered individuals who are employed or reside in this state. (3) 'Covered individual' means a member, participant, enrollee, contract holder, policy holder, or beneficiary of a covered entity who is provided health coverage by a covered entity. (3.1)(3) 'Dispenser' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (10) of Code Section 16-13-21. (4) 'Health plan' means an individual or group plan or program which is established by contract, certificate, law, plan, policy, subscriber agreement, or any other method and which is entered into, issued, or offered for the purpose of arranging for, delivering, paying for, providing, or reimbursing any of the costs of health care or medical care, including pharmacy services, drugs, or devices. Such term includes any health care coverage provided under the state health benefit plan pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; the medical assistance program pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49; the PeachCare for Kids Program pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49; and any other health benefit plan or policy administered by or on behalf of this state. (4)(5) 'Health system' means a hospital or any other facility or entity owned, operated, or leased by a hospital and a long-term care home. (6) 'Insured' means a person who receives prescription drug benefits administered by a pharmacy benefits manager. (5)(7) 'Maximum allowable cost' means the per unit amount that a pharmacy benefits manager reimburses a pharmacist for a prescription drug, excluding dispensing fees and copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing charges, if any. (8) 'National average drug acquisition cost' means the monthly survey of retail pharmacies conducted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to determine average acquisition cost for Medicaid covered outpatient drugs. (6)(9) 'Pharmacy' means a pharmacy or pharmacist licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 26 or another dispensing provider. (7)(10) 'Pharmacy benefits management' means the administration of a plan or program that pays for, reimburses, and covers the cost of drugs, devices, or pharmacy care to insureds on behalf of a health plan. The term shall not include the practice of pharmacy as defined in Code Section 26-4-4. service provided to a health plan or covered entity, directly or through another entity, including the procurement of prescription drugs to be dispensed to patients, or the administration or management of prescription drug benefits, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (A) Mail order pharmacy;

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(B) Claims processing, retail network management, or payment of claims to pharmacies for dispensing prescription drugs; (C) Clinical or other formulary or preferred drug list development or management; (D) Negotiation or administration of rebates, discounts, payment differentials, or other incentives for the inclusion of particular prescription drugs in a particular category or to promote the purchase of particular prescription drugs; (E) Patient compliance, therapeutic intervention, or generic substitution programs; and (F) Disease management. (8)(11) 'Pharmacy benefits manager' means a person, business entity, or other entity that performs pharmacy benefits management. The term includes a person or entity acting for a pharmacy benefits manager in a contractual or employment relationship in the performance of pharmacy benefits management for a covered entity health plan. The term does not include services provided by pharmacies operating under a hospital pharmacy license. The term also does not include health systems while providing pharmacy services for their patients, employees, or beneficiaries, for indigent care, or for the provision of drugs for outpatient procedures. The term also does not include services provided by pharmacies affiliated with a facility licensed under Code Section 31-44-4 or a licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110. (12) 'Point-of-sale fee' means all or a portion of a drug reimbursement to a pharmacy or other dispenser withheld at the time of adjudication of a claim for any reason. (13) 'Rebate' means any and all payments that accrue to a pharmacy benefits manager or its health plan client, directly or indirectly, from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including but not limited to discounts, administration fees, credits, incentives, or penalties associated directly or indirectly in any way with claims administered on behalf of a health plan client. (14) 'Retroactive fee' means all or a portion of a drug reimbursement to a pharmacy or other dispenser recouped or reduced following adjudication of a claim for any reason, except as otherwise permissible as described in Code Section 26-4-118. (15) 'Steering' means: (A) Ordering an insured to use its affiliate pharmacy for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care; (B) Ordering an insured to use an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter pursuant to an arrangement or agreement for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care; (C) Offering or implementing plan designs that require an insured to utilize its affiliate pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter or that increases plan or insured costs, including requiring an insured to pay the full cost for a prescription when an insured chooses not to use any affiliate pharmacy; or

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(D) Advertising, marketing, or promoting its affiliate pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter to insureds. Subject to the foregoing, a pharmacy benefits manager may include its affiliated pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter in communications to patients, including patient and prospective patient specific communications, regarding network pharmacies and prices, provided that the pharmacy benefits manager includes information regarding eligible nonaffiliated pharmacies in such communications and that the information provided is accurate."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-2, relating to license requirements and filing fees, as follows:
"33-64-2. (a) No person, business entity, or other entity shall act as or hold itself out to be a pharmacy benefits manager in this state, other than an applicant licensed in this state for the kinds of business for which it is acting as a pharmacy benefits manager, unless such person, business entity, or other entity holds a license as a pharmacy benefits manager issued by the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter. The license shall be renewable on an annual basis. Failure to hold such license shall subject such person, business entity, or other entity to the fines and other appropriate penalties as provided in Chapter 2 of this title. (b) An application for a pharmacy benefits manager's license or an application for renewal of such license shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $500.00 $2,000.00 for an initial license and $400.00 $1,000.00 for renewal. (c) A license shall be issued or renewed and shall not be suspended or revoked by the Commissioner unless the Commissioner finds that the applicant for or holder of the license:
(1) Has intentionally misrepresented or concealed any material fact in the application for the license; (2) Has obtained or attempted to obtain the license by misrepresentation, concealment, or other fraud; (3) Has committed fraud; or (4) Has failed to obtain for initial licensure or retain for annual licensure renewal a net worth of at least $200,000.00; or (5) Has violated any provision of this chapter while on probation, if for license renewal. (d) If the Commissioner moves to suspend, revoke, or nonrenew a license for a pharmacy benefits manager, the Commissioner shall provide notice of that action to the pharmacy benefits manager, and the pharmacy benefits manager may invoke the right to an administrative hearing in accordance with Chapter 2 of this title. (e) No licensee whose license has been revoked as prescribed under this Code section shall be entitled to file another application for a license within five years from the effective date of the revocation or, if judicial review of such revocation is sought, within

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five years from the date of final court order or decree affirming the revocation. The application when filed may be refused by the Commissioner unless the applicant shows good cause why the revocation of its license shall not be deemed a bar to the issuance of a new license. (f) Appeal from any order or decision of the Commissioner made pursuant to this chapter shall be taken as provided in Chapter 2 of this title.
(g)(1) The Commissioner shall have the authority to issue a probationary license to any applicant under this title. (2) A probationary license may be issued for a period of not less than three months and not longer than 12 months and shall be subject to immediate revocation for cause at any time without a hearing. (3) The Commissioner shall prescribe the terms of probation, may extend the probationary period, or refuse to grant a license at the end of any probationary period in accordance with rules and regulations. (h) A pharmacy benefits manager's license may not be sold or transferred to a nonaffiliated or otherwise unrelated party. A pharmacy benefits manager may not contract or subcontract any of its negotiated formulary services to any unlicensed nonaffiliated business entity unless a special authorization is approved by the Commissioner prior to entering into a contracted or subcontracted arrangement. (i) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority to assess a monetary penalty against any person, business entity, or other entity acting as a pharmacy benefits manager without a license of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 for each transaction in violation of this chapter, unless such person, business entity, or other entity knew or reasonably should have known it was in violation of this chapter, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 $10,000.00 for each and every act in violation. (j) A licensed pharmacy benefits manager shall not market or administer any insurance product not approved in Georgia or that is issued by a nonadmitted insurer or unauthorized multiple employer self-insured health plan. (k) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority to place any pharmacy benefits manager on probation for a period of time not to exceed one year for each and every act in violation of this chapter and may shall subject such pharmacy benefits manager to a monetary penalty of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this chapter, unless the pharmacy benefits manager knew or reasonably should have known he or she was in violation of this chapter, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may shall be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 $10,000.00 for each and every act in violation. In the event a pharmacy benefits manager violates any provision of this chapter while on probation, the Commissioner shall have the authority to suspend the pharmacy benefits manager's license. For purposes of this subsection, a violation shall be considered to have occurred each time an act in violation of this chapter is committed. (l) A pharmacy benefits manager operating as a line of business or affiliate of a health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society licensed in this state or of any

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affiliate of such health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society shall not be required to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter. Such health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society shall notify the Commissioner annually, in writing, on a form provided by the Commissioner, that it is affiliated with or operating as a line of business as a pharmacy benefits manager."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-4, relating to a prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-4. (a) No pharmacy benefits manager shall engage in the practice of medicine, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) Any physician employed by or contracted with a pharmacy benefits manager advising on or making determinations specific to a Georgia insured in connection with a prior authorization or step therapy appeal or determination review shall:
(1) Have actively seen patients within the past five years; and (2) Have practiced in the same specialty area for which he or she is providing advisement within the past five years. (c) For contracts and amendments entered into with a pharmacy benefits manager on and after the effective date of this Act, the department is encouraged to require the use of a licensed Georgia physician for prior authorization or step therapy appeal or determination reviews."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-7, relating to a prohibition on the extension of rules and regulations and the enforcement of specific provisions of the chapter and rules and regulations, as follows:
"33-64-7. (a) The Commissioner may not enlarge upon or extend the specific provisions of this chapter through any act, rule, or regulation; provided, however, that the Commissioner is authorized to shall enforce any specific provision the provisions of this chapter and may promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the specific implement the provisions of this chapter to ensure the safe and proper operations of pharmacy benefits managers in this state. (b) In addition to all other authority granted by this title, the Commissioner may:
(1) Conduct financial examinations and compliance audits of pharmacy benefits managers to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, that such authority shall not extend to financial examination and compliance audits of pharmacy benefits managers' conduct in performing services on behalf of the state health benefit plan pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 or the medical assistance program pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49. The pharmacy benefits manager subject to a financial examination or compliance audit shall pay all the actual expenses incurred

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in conducting the examination or audit. When the examination or audit is made by an examiner or auditor who is not a regular employee of the department, the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited shall pay the proper expenses for the services of the examiner or auditor and his or her assistants and the actual travel and lodging expenses incurred by such examiners, auditors, and assistants in an amount approved by the Commissioner. The examiner or auditor shall file a consolidated accounting of expenses for the examination or audit with the Commissioner. No pharmacy benefits manager shall pay, and no examiner or auditor shall accept, any additional emolument on account of any examination or audit. When the examination or audit is conducted in whole or in part by regular salaried employees of the department, payment for such services and proper expenses shall be made by the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall be authorized to keep a portion of examination or audit fees paid by the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited to pay for any costs incurred as a result of the examination or audit, and any fees remaining shall be deposited in the state treasury; provided, however, that when a pharmacy benefits manager is examined or audited because of a complaint filed against such pharmacy benefits manager and it is determined by the Commissioner that the complaint was not justified, the expenses incurred as a result of the examination or audit shall not be assessed against the pharmacy benefits manager but shall be borne by the department; (2) Investigate complaints of alleged violations of this chapter; (3) Issue cease and desist orders when a pharmacy benefits manager is taking or threatening to take action in violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter; and (4) Order reimbursement to an insured, pharmacy, or dispenser who has incurred a monetary loss as a result of a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter as well as order payment of a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation to an insured, pharmacy, or dispenser who has been aggrieved as a result of a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter. Such fine shall be in addition to and shall not preclude any other fines imposed pursuant to this title. For purposes of this paragraph, a violation shall be considered to have occurred each time a prohibited act is committed. (c) A pharmacy benefits manager shall make its records available to the Commissioner, deidentified of any protected health information, upon written demand and provide cooperation in connection with financial examinations, compliance audits, and investigations. (d) In the event a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter is found following a complaint, the Commissioner may, at his or her discretion, conduct a compliance audit to identify whether any other similar violations have occurred within the state."
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"33-64-9.1. (a)(1) Any methodologies utilized by a pharmacy benefits manager in connection with reimbursement pursuant to Code Section 33-64-9 shall be filed with the Commissioner for use in determining maximum allowable cost appeals; provided, however, that methodologies not otherwise subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be treated as confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure. (2) A pharmacy benefits manager shall utilize the national average drug acquisition cost as a point of reference for the ingredient drug product component of a pharmacy's reimbursement for drugs appearing on the national average drug acquisition cost list and shall produce a report every four months, which shall be provided to the Commissioner and published by the pharmacy benefits manager on a website available to the public for no less than 24 months, of all drugs appearing on the national average drug acquisition cost list reimbursed 10 percent and below the national average drug acquisition cost, as well as all drugs reimbursed 10 percent and above the national average drug acquisition cost. For each drug in the report, a pharmacy benefits manager shall include the month the drug was dispensed, the quantity of the drug dispensed, the amount the pharmacy was reimbursed per unit or dosage, whether the dispensing pharmacy was an affiliate, whether the drug was dispensed pursuant to a state or local government health plan, and the average national average drug acquisition cost for the month the drug was dispensed. Such report shall exclude drugs dispensed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 256b. (3) This subsection shall not apply to Medicaid under Chapter 4 of Title 49 when the department reimburses providers directly for each covered service; provided, however, that it shall apply to Medicaid managed care programs administered through care management organizations. (4) This subsection shall take effect on January 1, 2021; provided, however, that prior to July 1, 2021, upon written request, a pharmacy benefits manager shall be granted an extension by the Commissioner of up to six months for its initial filing required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection if the pharmacy benefits manager certifies it is in need of such extension.
(b) On and after July 1, 2021, a pharmacy benefits manager shall not: (1) Discriminate in reimbursement, assess any fees or adjustments, or exclude a pharmacy from the pharmacy benefit manager's network on the basis that the pharmacy dispenses drugs subject to an agreement under 42 U.S.C. Section 256b; or (2) Engage in any practice that: (A) In any way bases pharmacy reimbursement for a drug on patient outcomes, scores, or metrics; provided, however, that nothing shall prohibit pharmacy reimbursement for pharmacy care, including dispensing fees from being based on patient outcomes, scores, or metrics so long as the patient outcomes, scores, or metrics are disclosed to and agreed to by the pharmacy in advance; (B) Includes imposing a point-of-sale fee or retroactive fee; or (C) Derives any revenue from a pharmacy or insured in connection with performing pharmacy benefits management services; provided, however, that this shall not be

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construed to prohibit pharmacy benefits managers from receiving deductibles or copayments. (c) This Code section shall also apply to pharmacy benefits managers' reimbursements to dispensers."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-10, relating to administration of claims by pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-10. (a) A pharmacy benefits manager shall administer claims in compliance with Code Section 33-30-4.3 and shall not require insureds to use a mail-order pharmaceutical distributor including a mail-order pharmacy. (b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall offer a health plan the ability to receive 100 percent of all rebates it receives from pharmaceutical manufacturers. In addition, a pharmacy benefits manager shall report annually to each client, including but not limited to, insurers and payors, health plan and the department the aggregate amount of all rebates and other payments that the pharmacy benefits manager received from pharmaceutical manufacturers in connection with claims if administered on behalf of the client and the aggregate amount of such rebates the pharmacy benefits manager received from pharmaceutical manufacturers that it did not pass through to the client health plan. (c) A pharmacy benefits manager shall offer a health plan the option of charging such health plan the same price for a prescription drug as it pays a pharmacy for the prescription drug; provided, however, that a pharmacy benefits manager shall charge a health benefit plan administered by or on behalf of the state or a political subdivision of the state, including any county or municipality, the same price for a prescription drug as it pays a pharmacy for the prescription drug. (d) A pharmacy benefits manager shall report in the aggregate to a health plan the difference between the amount the pharmacy benefits manager reimbursed a pharmacy and the amount the pharmacy benefits manager charged a health plan. Such information shall be confidential and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that such information as it relates to health plans administered by or through the Department of Community Health, including Medicaid care management organizations, or any other state agency shall not be confidential and shall be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (e) When calculating an insured's contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum, deductible, or copayment responsibility, a pharmacy benefits manager shall include any amount paid by the insured or paid on his or her behalf through a third-party payment, financial assistance, discount, or product voucher for a prescription drug that does not have a generic equivalent or that has a generic equivalent but was obtained through prior authorization, a step therapy protocol, or the insurer's exceptions and appeals process. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require that a pharmacy benefits manager accept a third-party payment, financial assistance, discount, or product voucher submitted on behalf of an insured.

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(c)(f) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A care management organization, as defined in Chapter 21A of this title; (2) The Department of Community Health, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 31; (3) The State Health Benefit Plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; or (4) Any any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110.
(g) As used in this Code section, the term 'generic equivalent': (1) Means a drug that has an identical amount of the same active chemical ingredients in the same dosage form, that meets applicable standards of strength, quality, and purity according to the United States Pharmacopeia or other nationally recognized compendium, and that, if administered in the same amounts, will provide comparable therapeutic effects; and (2) Does not include a drug that is listed by the federal Food and Drug Administration as having unresolved bioequivalence concerns according to the administration's most recent publication of approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-11, relating to prohibited activities of pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-11. (a) A pharmacy benefits manager shall be proscribed from:
(1) Prohibiting a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice from providing an insured individual information on the amount of the insured's cost share for such insured's prescription drug and the clinical efficacy of a more affordable alternative drug if one is available. No pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice shall be penalized by a pharmacy benefits manager for disclosing such information to an insured or for selling to an insured a more affordable alternative if one is available; (2) Prohibiting a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice from offering and providing store direct delivery services to an insured as an ancillary service of the pharmacy or dispenser practice; (3) Charging or collecting from an insured a copayment that exceeds the total submitted charges by the network pharmacy or other dispenser practice for which the pharmacy or dispenser practice is paid; (4) Charging or holding a pharmacist or pharmacy or dispenser or dispenser practice responsible for a fee or penalty relating to the adjudication of a claim or an audit conducted pursuant to Code Section 26-4-118, provided that this shall not restrict recoupments made in accordance with Code Section 26-4-118 or pay for performance recoupments otherwise permitted by law; (5) Recouping funds from a pharmacy in connection with claims for which the pharmacy has already been paid without first complying with the requirements set forth

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in Code Section 26-4-118, unless such recoupment is otherwise permitted or required by law; (6) Penalizing or retaliating against a pharmacist or pharmacy for exercising rights under this chapter or Code Section 26-4-118; (7) Steering. Ordering an insured for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care services to an affiliated pharmacy; offering or implementing plan designs that require patients to utilize an affiliated pharmacy; or advertising, marketing, or promoting a pharmacy by an affiliate to patients or prospective patients. Subject to the foregoing, a pharmacy benefits manager may include an affiliated pharmacy in communications to patients, including patient and prospective patient specific communications, regarding network pharmacies and prices, provided that the pharmacy benefits manager includes information regarding eligible nonaffiliated pharmacies in such communications and the information provided is accurate. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager from entering into an agreement with an affiliated pharmacy or an affiliated pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed pursuant to this chapter to provide pharmacy care to patients. The restrictions in this paragraph shall not apply to limited distribution prescription drugs requiring special handling and not commonly carried at retail pharmacies or oncology clinics or practices; (8) Transferring or sharing records relative to prescription information containing patient-identifiable and prescriber-identifiable data to an affiliated pharmacy for any commercial purpose; provided, however, that nothing shall be construed to prohibit the exchange of prescription information between a pharmacy benefits manager and an affiliated pharmacy for the limited purposes of pharmacy reimbursement, formulary compliance, pharmacy care, or utilization review; (9) Knowingly making a misrepresentation to an insured, pharmacist, pharmacy, dispenser, or dispenser practice; and (10) Taking any action in violation of subparagraphs (a)(21)(D) and (a)(21)(E) of Code Section 26-4-28 or charging a pharmacy a fee in connection with network enrollment; (11) Withholding coverage or requiring prior authorization for a lower cost therapeutically equivalent drug available to an insured or failing to reduce an insured's cost share when an insured selects a lower cost therapeutically equivalent drug; and (12) Removing a drug from a formulary or denying coverage of a drug for the purpose of incentivizing an insured to seek coverage from a different health plan. (b) To the extent that any provision of this Code section is inconsistent or conflicts with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation, such applicable federal law, rule, or regulation shall apply. (c) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A care management organization, as defined in Chapter 21A of this title; (2) The Department of Community Health, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 31; (3) The State Health Benefit Plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; or

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(4) Any any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-64-12. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The practice of steering by a pharmacy benefits manager represents a conflict of interest; (2) The practice of imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees obscures the true cost of prescription drugs in this state; (3) These practices have resulted in harm, including increasing drug prices, overcharging insureds and payors, restricting insureds' choice of pharmacies and other dispensers, underpaying community pharmacies and other dispensers, and fragmenting and creating barriers to care, particularly in rural Georgia and for patients battling lifethreatening illnesses and chronic diseases; and (4) Imposing a surcharge on pharmacy benefits managers that engage in these practices in this state may encourage entities licensed under this title and other payors to use pharmacy benefits managers that are committed to refraining from such practices. (b)(1) A pharmacy benefits manager that engages in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees shall be subject to a surcharge payable to the state of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount it reimbursed pharmacies in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs for Georgia insureds. (2) Any other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title whose contracted pharmacy benefits manager engages in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees in connection with its health plans shall be subject to a surcharge payable to the state of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount its pharmacy benefits manager reimbursed pharmacies on its behalf in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs for Georgia insureds. (c)(1) By March 1 of each year, a pharmacy benefits manager shall provide a letter to the Commissioner attesting as to whether or not, in the previous calendar year, it engaged in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees. The pharmacy benefits manager shall also submit to the Commissioner, in a form and manner and by a date specified by the Commissioner, data detailing all prescription drug claims it administered for Georgia insureds on behalf of each health plan client and any other data the Commissioner deems necessary to evaluate whether a pharmacy benefits manager may be engaged in the practice of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees. Such data shall be confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall prepare an aggregate report reflecting the total number of prescriptions administered by the reporting pharmacy benefits manager on behalf of all health plans in the state along with the total sum due to the state. The Department of

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Audits and Accounts shall have access to all confidential data collected by the Commissioner for audit purposes. (2) By March 1 of each year, any other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title that utilizes a contracted pharmacy benefits manager shall provide a letter to the Commissioner attesting as to whether or not, in the previous calendar year, its contracted pharmacy benefits manager engaged in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees in connection with its health plans. The health plan shall also submit to the Commissioner, in a form and manner and by a date specified by the Commissioner, data detailing all prescription drug claims its contracted pharmacy benefits manager administered for Georgia insureds and any other data the Commissioner deems necessary to evaluate whether a health plan's pharmacy benefits manager may be engaged in the practice of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees. Such data shall be confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall prepare an aggregate report reflecting the total number of prescriptions administered by the reporting health plan along with the total sum due to the state. The Department of Audits and Accounts shall have access to all confidential data collected by the Commissioner for audit purposes. (d) By April 1 of each year, a pharmacy benefits manager or other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title shall pay into the general fund of the state treasury the surcharge owed, if any, as contained in the report submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees where otherwise prohibited by law.
33-64-13. To the extent that any provision of this chapter is inconsistent or conflicts with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation, such applicable federal law, rule, or regulation shall apply."
SECTION 9. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2021, and shall apply to all contracts issued, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state on and after such date. (b) This section and Sections 1, 5, 7, and 10 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021, and shall apply to all contracts issued, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state on and after such date.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 504. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Glynn County desire the Glynn County Board of Commissioners to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for

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procedures and requirements relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero N Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 439. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Thompson of the 14th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to provide for enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; to provide for the court's consideration of issues relevant to a child's placement, care, well-being, and permanency raised by such persons; to require certain findings be made by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott
Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 249. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to increase the amount of monthly dues paid by members of the fund; to revise amounts collected from certain fines and forfeitures in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; to increase the monthly benefit allowed upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott
Lumsden

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell E Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson
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E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Gurtler N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill
Hitchens

E Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 97, nays 62.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 26. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Black of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; to provide for application and payment of the full actuarial cost; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn

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Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin N Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 294. By Senators Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th and Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-87 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligible large retirement systems authorized to invest in certain alternative investments, so as to permit the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G
Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia E Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Taylor Thomas, A.M.
N Thomas, E N Trammell E Turner Y Washburn E Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 104, nays 55.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 894. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Pirkle of the 155th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 946. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to

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provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Newton of the 123rd moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 483. By Senators Brass of the 28th and Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for certain Medicaid reimbursement for patients treated pursuant to a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture; to provide that proceeds from the rural tax credit program received by a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture is not counted against a hospital's cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 435. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the Georgia Crime Information Center, respectively, so as to provide that the court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for convictions and sentences of defendants who obtained such convictions and sentences as a direct result of being victims of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 446. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization of posting cash bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for unclaimed cash bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 1148. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1195. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 337. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:

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A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 394. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 442. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Jones of the 25th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care:

SB 71.

By Senators Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Kirk of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise provisions relating to the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for the investment of funds by certain hospital authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1616. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Jones of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Glenn W. Wilkie; and for other purposes.

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HR 1617. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2020 Regular Session; and for other purposes.
HR 1618. By Representative Allen of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION commending Keya James; and for other purposes.
HR 1619. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, Thomas of the 39th, Allen of the 40th and Williams of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Apostle Thomas H. Vinson for his faithful leadership and commitment to Highpoint Christian Tabernacle of Smyrna, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1620. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Gardner of the 57th, Buckner of the 137th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2020, as Cervical Cancer Day and January 2020 as Cervical Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 789. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th, Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, so as to provide for the creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain physician specialty groups contracted with a hospital within a health insurer's network; to provide for definitions; to provide for a requirement that insurers include hospital surprise bill ratings online and in print provider directories; to provide for a requirement that each insurer that advertises any hospital as in-network shall disclose such hospital's surprise bill rating within such advertisement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 897. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of timber harvesting operations, so as to require the State Forestry Commission to create a standing timber notification website; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to change surety bond and letter of credit requirements; to provide for claims against bonds; to provide for appeals of such claims; to provide for replacement bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 195. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, retirement allowances, disability benefits, and death benefits relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to increase the benefit amount payable to beneficiaries after the member's death; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 779. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Frye of the 118th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise the distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 847. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, McCall of the 33rd, Dickey of the 140th, Pruett of the 149th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, so as to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for hemp nursery licensees; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for testing of hemp samples; to provide for destruction of noncompliant hemp; to

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provide for violations of the state hemp plan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Newton of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Access to Quality Healthcare has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 71 SB 311

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman

Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 211 SB 381

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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SB 162 SB 373

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SR 841 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

HB 244. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Harrell of the 106th, Smyre of the 135th, Parsons of the 44th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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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

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Thirty-Seventh 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, this morning.

The Speaker called the house to order.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 608-A
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please put an E by my name for Monday June 15th and Tuesday June 16th, 2020. My reason for being Excused was because I had Army obligations, and was called up for service during those days.

/s/ David Clark

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander E Allen E Ballinger
Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton E Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill

Hogan Holcomb E Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Kausche Kelley Kendrick

McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle

Shannon Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell

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Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Cooper Corbett

Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens

Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak E Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin

Powell Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Setzler

Turner Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dreyer of the 59th, Fleming of the 121st, Jones of the 91st, Nguyen of the 89th, Thomas of the 56th, Welch of the 110th, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Chaplain Derrick Moore, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.

6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

HB 1250. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Gardner of the 57th, Burnough of the 77th, Drenner of the 85th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, so as to provide for the council to establish basic and in-service training courses for all peace officers training on post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1244 HB 1246 HB 1248 SB 506 SB 517

HB 1245 HB 1247 HB 1249 SB 510

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1217 HB 1223 HB 1227 HB 1233 SB 512

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1221 HB 1225 HB 1231 HB 1234

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman
Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 320 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman
Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1599 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 37th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

SB 28 SB 123 SB 367 SB 426 SB 445 SB 473
SB 474 SB 477 SB 509

Insurance; imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than charges imposed for physician; prohibit (Ins-Mathiak-73rd) Jackson-2nd Waste Management; the coal ash surcharge imposed by host local governments; eliminate (Substitute)(NR&E-Dickey-140th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd (Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 1518S) Effectiveness of Educational Programs; number of student assessments; reduce; when assessments must be administered; provide (Substitute) (Ed-Jasperse-11th) Martin-9th Air Quality; reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; provide (NR&E-Parsons-44th) Strickland-17th Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; authorize (Substitute)(NR&E-Dickey-140th) Kennedy-18th Conservation and Natural Resources; duties, powers, and responsibilities relative to historic preservation; from Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; transfer (NR&E-Parsons-44th) Harper-7th Department of Natural Resources; construct, operate, maintain, and supply informational materials at welcome centers assigned to it by the Governor; provide (NR&E-Dickey-140th) Harper-7th Investigation of Family Violence; terminology used in determining whom to arrest; revise (JuvJ-Rich-97th) Kirkpatrick-32nd Glynn County Police Department; abolish; transfer of assets and property of such police department; provide (GAff-Hogan-179th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd

Structured Rule

SB 410 SR 19

Ad Valorem Tax Appeals; alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Kelley-16th) Kennedy-18th Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; create (Substitute) (Rules-Burns-159th) Beach-21st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 28 9836S)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1167. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1217. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the South Fulton Municipal Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3739), so as to change the name of the authority; to revise provisions regarding notice of regular meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1221. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes

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not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), so as to increase the exemption to $14,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1223. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish an airport authority for Colquitt County, approved March 4, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953 Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 3035), as amended, particularly by any Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3798), so as to modify provisions regarding the qualifications, selection, terms, powers, officers, and duties of members; to provide for meetings; to provide vacancies; to provide for conflicts of interest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1225. By Representative Gurtler of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Young Harris, approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3713), so as to reduce the size of the city council; to modify the term of the mayor; to modify provisions related to a quorum of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1227. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1231. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Yearta of the 152nd, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Chehaw Park Authority, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5755), so as to change the name of the park; to expand the purpose of the authority to include the acquisition of zoological specimens; to change procedures for the appointment of authority members; to change provisions regarding a quorum and majority of the authority; to make the city manager of the City of Albany a voting member of the authority; to revise definitions; to remove certain duties of the City of Albany regarding the authority; to extend the existence of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1233. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older, approved May 11, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3964), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1234. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th and Gurtler of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, revise, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the Town of Tallulah Falls in Habersham and Rabun counties, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3547), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4044), an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3533), and an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4384); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for the other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 512. By Senator Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3837), so as revise how members of the authority are appointed; to reduce the size of the authority; to revise the selection process and terms of officers of the authority; to terminate the terms of the current authority members; to further provide for the use of revenues generated by the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G
Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Greene Y Gullett
Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 576. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Tanner of the 9th, Carpenter of the 4th, Powell of the 32nd and Momtahan of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for the distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 791. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 865. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Rich of the 97th, Fleming of the 121st, Silcox of the 52nd and Dreyer of the 59th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to deposits of deceased depositors; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to statute of frauds; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fraud; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 912. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Oliver of the 82nd, Wiedower of the 119th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1114. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 487. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Belton of the 112th, Clark of the 147th, Nix of the 69th, Morris of the 26th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Disaster Volunteer Relief Act, so as to authorize certain employees of state agencies to be granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 799. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Sainz of the 180th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Corbett of the 174th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license for being in control of a moving vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance or marijuana, so as to repeal a prohibition regarding the eligibility of certain violators to receive early reinstatement of their driver's licenses and limited driving permits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 848. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williams of the 145th, Lumsden of the 12th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shannon of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of surplus property, so as to change certain definitions to provide the Department of Administrative Services additional options when disposing of surplus property in the best interest of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 907. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Clark of the 147th, Bonner of the 72nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Prince of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the war veterans home, so as to include an additional time period of service in the definition of "war veteran"; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1017. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th, Corbett of the 174th and Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making payments, and appeal, so as to revise when dependents qualify for a payment of indemnification for death under the Georgia State Indemnification Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1050. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Carson of the 46th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd and Williams of the 148th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, so as to extend association protections to certain persons receiving insurance coverage from health maintenance organization subscriber contracts or health care corporation plans; to provide for applicability; to provide for modernization and updates; to provide for revisions to the assessment formula on long-term care insurance written by impaired or insolvent insurers; to provide for the recoupment of assessments on certain members through a surcharge on premiums as approved by the Commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 38. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to exclude certain types of filings from the electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; to allow individuals who are not attorneys to file such pleadings and documents in paper form; to provide that fees for electronic filings shall not be charged to the Attorney General, district attorneys, solicitors-general, or public defenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 303. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Jones of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Unterman of the 45th, Martin of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for greater transparency of prices for nonemergency health care services; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the disclosure of certain pricing information through insurer websites to allow consumers to compare prices; to provide that insurers may use third parties to comply with such requirements; to provide for certain notice requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Stephens of the 164th, Powell of the 32nd, and Hutchinson of the 107th.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 442. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended in Code Section 44-3-226, relating to amendment of instrument and presumption of validity in court action, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Except to the extent expressly permitted or required by other provisions of this article, the instrument shall be amended only by the agreement of lot owners of lots to which two-thirds of the votes in the association pertain or such larger majority as the instrument may specify; provided, however, that, during any such time as there shall exist an unexpired option to add any additional property to the property owners' association or during any such time as the declarant has the right to control the association under the instrument, the agreement shall be that of the declarant and the lot owners of lots to which two-thirds of the votes in the association pertain, exclusive of any vote or votes appurtenant to any lot or lots then owned by the declarant, or a larger majority as the instrument may specify. (2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subsection, during:
(A) During such time as the declarant shall own at least one lot primarily for the purpose of sale of such lot, no amendment shall be made to the instrument without the written agreement of the declarant if such amendment would impose a greater

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restriction on the use or development by the declarant of the lot or lots owned by the declarant; and (B) No amendment shall be made to the instrument so as to prohibit or restrict a nonowner occupied lot from continuing to be leased or rented for an initial term of six months or longer pursuant to the preamended instrument; provided, however, that upon the conveyance for value of such lot, such lot shall be made to conform to the instrument as amended. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'conveyance for value' means any transfer of the lot for consideration in the amount of $100.00 or more or any transfer of an interest in the entity that owns the lot for consideration in the amount of $100.00 or more."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Y Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton
Bennett E Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett
Gurtler

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland N Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard
Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson
Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruett N Pullin N Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
Smyre E Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke N Cooper Y Corbett

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall Y McClain N McLaurin

Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 123, nays 27.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Office Building, Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 23, 2020

Clerk of the House Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Reilly,

Please be advised that I was unable to vote on SB 442 and would like for my vote to reflect as "NO".

God Bless,

/s/ Sharon Beasley-Teague Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague District 65

HB 1148. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, is amended by revising Section 2 and Section 3 as follows:
"SECTION 2. The chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Berrien County in office on the effective date of this Act, shall serve out the term to which he or she was appointed. Thereafter, successors shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-10-20 of the O.C.G.A.; provided, however, that such elections shall be nonpartisan.
SECTION 3. Vacancies in the office of the chief magistrate occurring on or after the effective date of this Act, shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-10-20 of the O.C.G.A."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which such Act is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson
Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 100, nays 57.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1195. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton
Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard
Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson
Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 98, nays 59.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 435. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Parent of the 42nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the Georgia Crime Information Center, respectively, so as to provide that the court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for convictions and sentences of defendants who

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obtained such convictions and sentences as a direct result of being victims of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 838. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lott of the 122nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Gravley of the 67th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 123. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Kirk of the 13th, Orrock of the 36th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to eliminate the coal ash surcharge imposed by host local governments regarding municipal solid waste disposal facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, so as to allow the expansion of certain municipal solid waste landfills to areas within two miles of military air space used as bombing ranges; to remove provisions relating to coal combustion residual surcharges and their disbursement for certain expenditures; to increase certain solid waste disposal surcharges; to amend the sunset date; to require the director of the Department of Natural Resources to submit an annual report to the House Committee

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on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee; to increase certain tire disposal fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 12-8-25.3, relating to further restrictions on sites within significant ground-water recharge area or near military air space used as bombing range, as follows:
"(d)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any administrative regulation or action to the contrary, no permit shall be issued for a municipal solid waste landfill within two miles of a federally restricted military air space which is used for a bombing range. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all permit applications pending on or after July 1, 1997, and to all permits denied prior to such date which are the subject of an appeal or judicial review pending on such date. (2) This subsection shall not prohibit or prevent any municipal solid waste landfill that was permitted and operational on July 1, 1997, from expanding its operation into an area outlined in paragraph (1) of this subsection."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (d), paragraph (1) of subsection (e), and subsection (g) of Code Section 12-8-39, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, as follows:
"(d)(1)(A) Until June 30, 2019, when a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. Except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs subparagraph (B) and (C) of this paragraph, effective July 1, 2019, when a municipal solid waste disposal facility is owned by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (B) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent until June 30, 2025, and a surcharge of $2.00 per ton or volume equivalent effective July 1, 2025, for fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, or flue gas desulfurization materials generated from burning coal for the purpose of generating electricity by electric utilities and independent power producers, in

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addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (C)(B) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent for construction or demolition waste or inert waste, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (C) Any contract in existence on September 1, 2020, shall be exempt from the provisions of this subsection until such time as the contract is renewed, replaced, extended, amended, or otherwise changed. (2)(A) At least 50 percent 20 percent of the surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection shall be expended for the following purposes:
(i) To offset the impact of the facility; (ii) Public education efforts for solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and litter control; (iii) The cost of solid waste management; (iv) Administration of the local or regional solid waste management plan; (v) Repair of damage to roads and highways associated with the facility; (vi) Enhancement of litter control programs; (vii) Ground-water and air monitoring and protection associated with the location of the facility; (viii) Remediation and monitoring of closed or abandoned facilities within the jurisdiction of the host local government; (ix) Infrastructure improvements associated with the facility; (x) Allocation of such funds in any fiscal year to a reserve fund designated for use for the above purposes in future fiscal years; and (xi) For the acquisition of property and interests in property adjacent to or in reasonable proximity to the facility upon a determination by the host local government that such acquisition will serve beautification, environmental, buffering, or recreational purposes such as will ameliorate the impact of the facility. (B) Those surcharges not expended or allocated as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be used for other governmental expenses to the extent not required to meet the above or other solid waste management needs. (3) Host local governments may negotiate for and obtain by contract surcharges higher than those set forth in this subsection; furthermore, nothing in this subsection shall reduce any such surcharge in existence on July 1, 2019. (e)(1) Effective until June 30, 2020, owners Owners or operators of any solid waste disposal facility other than an inert waste landfill as defined in regulations promulgated by the board or a private industry solid waste disposal facility shall assess and collect on behalf of the division from each disposer of waste a surcharge of 75 per ton of solid waste disposed. Effective from July 1, 2020, until June 30, 2022, owners or operators of any solid waste disposal facility other than an inert waste landfill as defined in regulations promulgated by the board or a private industry solid waste disposal facility

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shall assess and collect on behalf of the division from each disposer of waste a surcharge of 51 per ton of solid waste disposed. Two percent of said surcharges surcharge collected may be retained by the owner or operator of any solid waste disposal facility collecting said surcharge to pay for costs associated with collecting said surcharge. Surcharges assessed and collected on behalf of the division shall be paid to the division not later than the first day of July of each year for the preceding calendar year. Any facility permitted exclusively for the disposal of construction or demolition waste that conducts recycling activities for construction or demolition materials shall receive a credit towards the surcharges toward the surcharge listed above per ton of material recycled at the facility." "(g) Unless the requirement for the surcharges surcharge required by subsection (e) of this Code section are is reimposed by the General Assembly, no such surcharge shall be collected after July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025. The director shall make an annual report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee regarding the status of the activities funded by the hazardous waste trust fund."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 12-8-40.1, relating to waste management tire disposal restrictions and fees, as follows:
"(h)(1) Beginning July 1, 1992, and ending June 30, 2020, a A fee is imposed upon the retail sale of all new replacement tires in this state of $1.00 per tire sold. Effective from July 1, 2020, until June 30, 2022, a fee is imposed upon the retail sale of all new replacement tires in this state of 38 per tire sold. The fees fee shall be collected by retail dealers at the time the retail dealer sells a new replacement tire to the ultimate consumer; provided, however, that a Georgia tire distributor who sells tires to retail dealers must collect such fees from any retail dealer who does not have a valid scrap tire generator identification number issued by the division. The fees fee and any required reports shall be remitted not less than quarterly on such forms as may be prescribed by the division. The division is authorized to contract with the Department of Revenue to, and the Department of Revenue is authorized to, collect such fees on behalf of the division. All fees received shall be deposited into the state treasury to the account of the general fund in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 45-1292. All moneys deposited into the solid waste trust fund shall be deemed expended and contractually obligated and shall not lapse to the general fund. (2) In collecting, reporting, and paying the fees due under this subsection, each distributor or retailer shall be allowed the following deductions, but only if the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment:
(A) A deduction of 3 percent of the first $3,000.00 of the total amount of all fees reported due on such report; and (B) A deduction of one-half of 1 percent of that portion exceeding $3,000.00 of the total amount of all fees reported due on such report.

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(3) The tire fees authorized in this subsection shall cease to be collected on June 30, 2022 2025. The director shall make an annual report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee regarding the status of the activities funded by the solid waste trust fund. (4) The fee amount provided for in this subsection shall be subject to revision pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.2."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on September 1, 2020.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, so as to allow the expansion of certain municipal solid waste landfills to areas within two miles of military air space used as bombing ranges; to remove provisions relating to coal combustion residual surcharges and their disbursement for certain expenditures; to increase certain solid waste disposal surcharges; to amend the sunset date; to require the director of the Department of Natural Resources to submit an annual report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee; to increase certain tire disposal fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 12-8-25.3, relating to further restrictions on sites within significant ground-water recharge area or near military air space used as bombing range, as follows:
"(d)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any administrative regulation or action to the contrary, no permit shall be issued for a municipal solid waste landfill within two miles of a federally restricted military air space which is used for a bombing range. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all permit applications pending

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on or after July 1, 1997, and to all permits denied prior to such date which are the subject of an appeal or judicial review pending on such date. (2) This subsection shall not prohibit or prevent any municipal solid waste landfill that was permitted and operational on July 1, 1997, from expanding its operation into an area outlined in paragraph (1) of this subsection."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (d), paragraph (1) of subsection (e), and subsection (g) of Code Section 12-8-39, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, as follows:
"(d)(1)(A) Until June 30, 2019, when a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. Except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs subparagraph (B) and (C) of this paragraph, effective July 1, 2019, when a municipal solid waste disposal facility is owned by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $2.50 per ton or volume equivalent, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (B) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent until June 30, 2025, and a surcharge of $2.00 per ton or volume equivalent effective July 1, 2025, for fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, or flue gas desulfurization materials generated from burning coal for the purpose of generating electricity by electric utilities and independent power producers, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (C)(B) When a municipal solid waste disposal facility is operated by private enterprise, the host local government is authorized and required to impose a surcharge of $1.00 per ton or volume equivalent for construction or demolition waste or inert waste, in addition to any other negotiated charges or fees which shall be imposed by and paid to the host local government for the facility. (C) Any contract in existence on September 1, 2020, shall be exempt from the provisions of this subsection until such time as the contract is renewed, replaced, extended, amended, or otherwise changed. (2)(A) At least 50 percent 20 percent of the surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection shall be expended for the following purposes:
(i) To offset the impact of the facility; (ii) Public education efforts for solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and litter control; (iii) The cost of solid waste management; (iv) Administration of the local or regional solid waste management plan;

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(v) Repair of damage to roads and highways associated with the facility; (vi) Enhancement of litter control programs; (vii) Ground-water and air monitoring and protection associated with the location of the facility; (viii) Remediation and monitoring of closed or abandoned facilities within the jurisdiction of the host local government; (ix) Infrastructure improvements associated with the facility; (x) Allocation of such funds in any fiscal year to a reserve fund designated for use for the above purposes in future fiscal years; and (xi) For the acquisition of property and interests in property adjacent to or in reasonable proximity to the facility upon a determination by the host local government that such acquisition will serve beautification, environmental, buffering, or recreational purposes such as will ameliorate the impact of the facility. (B) Those surcharges not expended or allocated as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be used for other governmental expenses to the extent not required to meet the above or other solid waste management needs. (3) Host local governments may negotiate for and obtain by contract surcharges higher than those set forth in this subsection; furthermore, nothing in this subsection shall reduce any such surcharge in existence on July 1, 2019. (e)(1) Effective until June 30, 2020, owners Owners or operators of any solid waste disposal facility other than an inert waste landfill as defined in regulations promulgated by the board or a private industry solid waste disposal facility shall assess and collect on behalf of the division from each disposer of waste a surcharge of 75 per ton of solid waste disposed. Effective from July 1, 2020, until June 30, 2022, owners or operators of any solid waste disposal facility other than an inert waste landfill as defined in regulations promulgated by the board or a private industry solid waste disposal facility shall assess and collect on behalf of the division from each disposer of waste a surcharge of 51 per ton of solid waste disposed. Two percent of said surcharges surcharge collected may be retained by the owner or operator of any solid waste disposal facility collecting said surcharge to pay for costs associated with collecting said surcharge. Surcharges assessed and collected on behalf of the division shall be paid to the division not later than the first day of July of each year for the preceding calendar year. Any facility permitted exclusively for the disposal of construction or demolition waste that conducts recycling activities for construction or demolition materials shall receive a credit towards the surcharges toward the surcharge listed above per ton of material recycled at the facility." "(g) Unless the requirement for the surcharges surcharge required by subsection (e) of this Code section are is reimposed by the General Assembly, no such surcharge shall be collected after July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025. The director shall make an annual report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee regarding the status of the activities funded by the hazardous waste trust fund."

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SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 12-8-40.1, relating to waste management tire disposal restrictions and fees, as follows:
"(h)(1) Beginning July 1, 1992, and ending June 30, 2020, a A fee is imposed upon the retail sale of all new replacement tires in this state of $1.00 per tire sold. Effective from July 1, 2020, until June 30, 2022, a fee is imposed upon the retail sale of all new replacement tires in this state of 38 per tire sold. The fees fee shall be collected by retail dealers at the time the retail dealer sells a new replacement tire to the ultimate consumer; provided, however, that a Georgia tire distributor who sells tires to retail dealers must collect such fees from any retail dealer who does not have a valid scrap tire generator identification number issued by the division. The fees fee and any required reports shall be remitted not less than quarterly on such forms as may be prescribed by the division. The division is authorized to contract with the Department of Revenue to, and the Department of Revenue is authorized to, collect such fees on behalf of the division. All fees received shall be deposited into the state treasury to the account of the general fund in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 45-1292. All moneys deposited into the solid waste trust fund shall be deemed expended and contractually obligated and shall not lapse to the general fund. (2) In collecting, reporting, and paying the fees due under this subsection, each distributor or retailer shall be allowed the following deductions, but only if the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment:
(A) A deduction of 3 percent of the first $3,000.00 of the total amount of all fees reported due on such report; and (B) A deduction of one-half of 1 percent of that portion exceeding $3,000.00 of the total amount of all fees reported due on such report. (3) The tire fees authorized in this subsection shall cease to be collected on June 30, 2022 2025. The director shall make an annual report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee regarding the status of the activities funded by the solid waste trust fund. (4) The fee amount provided for in this subsection shall be subject to revision pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.2."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton
Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans E Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 15.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SR 19.

By Senators Beach of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Watson of the 1st, Miller of the 49th and Dugan of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for alternative meeting locations and means in certain emergency situations for the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article III, Section IV of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph I as follows:
"Paragraph I. Meeting, time limit, and adjournment. (a) The Senate and House of Representatives shall organize each odd-numbered year and shall be a different General Assembly for each two-year period. The General Assembly shall meet in regular session on the second Monday in January of each year, or otherwise as provided by law, and may continue in session for a period of no longer than 40 days in the aggregate each year. By concurrent resolution, the General Assembly may adjourn any regular session to such later date as it may fix for reconvening. Separate periods of adjournment may be fixed by one or more such concurrent resolutions. (b) Neither house shall adjourn during a regular session for more than three days without the consent of the other. or Neither house shall meet in any place other than the state capitol without the consent of the other. Following the fifth day of a special session, either house may adjourn not more than twice for a period not to exceed seven days for each such adjournment. In the event either house, after the thirtieth day of any session, adopts a resolution to adjourn for a specified period of time and such resolution and any amendments thereto are not adopted by both houses by the end of the legislative day on which adjournment was called for in such resolution, the Governor may adjourn both houses for a period of time not to exceed ten days. (c) If an impeachment trial is pending at the end of any session, the House shall adjourn and the Senate shall remain in session until such trial is completed.
(d) In the event of an emergency affecting the state due to an enemy attack or a natural or manmade disaster or pandemic that makes it difficult or impossible for the General Assembly to physically meet in the state capitol, the General Assembly may meet at another location or may meet through electronic means as provided by rules of the General Assembly or as provided by law. If the General Assembly chooses to meet through electronic means, such meetings shall be conducted such that:
(1) The members of each house shall be able to observe and hear the meeting and any discussion, debate, or other statements by the members regarding the consideration and passage of any legislation as well as the votes of the respective members;

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(2) The general public shall be able to observe and hear the meeting and any discussion, debate, or other statements by the members regarding the consideration and passage of any legislation as well as the votes of the respective members; (3) The members of each house shall be able to see the contents of the legislation that is being considered by the body including any amendments or other documents before the body; and (4) The members shall be able to submit proposed legislation, amendments, and other documents through electronic means."
SECTION 2. Article III, Section VI of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph II(a)(4) as follows:
"(4) The continuity of state and local governments in periods of an emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack or natural or manmade disasters or pandemics including, but not limited to, the suspension of all such constitutional legislative rules as the General Assembly deems necessary due to any such disaster or pandemic during such emergency."
SECTION 3. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that the ( ) NO General Assembly may meet in places other than the state capitol or by electronic means in the event of an emergency situation?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for alternative meeting locations and means in certain emergency situations for the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article III, Section IV of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph I as follows:
"Paragraph I. Meeting, time limit, and adjournment. (a) The Senate and House of Representatives shall organize each odd-numbered year and shall be a different General Assembly for each two-year period. The General Assembly shall meet in regular session on the second Monday in January of each year, or otherwise as provided by law, and may continue in session for a period of no longer than 40 days in the aggregate each year. By concurrent resolution, the General Assembly may adjourn any regular session to such later date as it may fix for reconvening. Separate periods of adjournment may be fixed by one or more such concurrent resolutions. (b) Neither house shall adjourn during a regular session for more than three days without the consent of the other. or Neither house shall meet in any place other than the state capitol without the consent of the other. Following the fifth day of a special session, either house may adjourn not more than twice for a period not to exceed seven days for each such adjournment. In the event either house, after the thirtieth day of any session, adopts a resolution to adjourn for a specified period of time and such resolution and any amendments thereto are not adopted by both houses by the end of the legislative day on which adjournment was called for in such resolution, the Governor may adjourn both houses for a period of time not to exceed ten days. (c) If an impeachment trial is pending at the end of any session, the House shall adjourn and the Senate shall remain in session until such trial is completed.
(d) In the event of an emergency affecting the state due to an enemy attack or a natural or manmade disaster or pandemic that makes it difficult or impossible for the General Assembly or the committees of the House of Representatives or the Senate to physically meet in the state capitol, the General Assembly or the committees of the House of Representatives or the Senate may meet at another location or may meet through electronic means as provided by rules of the General Assembly or as provided by law. If the General Assembly chooses to meet through electronic means, such meetings shall be conducted such that:
(1) The members of each house or committee shall be able to observe and hear the meeting and any discussion, debate, or other statements by the members regarding the consideration and passage of any legislation as well as the votes of the respective members; (2) The general public shall be able to observe and hear the meeting and any discussion, debate, or other statements by the members regarding the consideration and passage of any legislation as well as the votes of the respective members; (3) The members of each house or committee shall be able to see the contents of the legislation that is being considered by such house or committee including any amendments or other documents before such house or committee; and (4) The members of each house or committee shall be able to submit proposed legislation, amendments, and other documents through electronic means in accordance with the rules of the House of Representatives or the Senate, as appropriate."

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SECTION 2. Article III, Section VI of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph II(a)(4) as follows:
"(4) The continuity of state and local governments in periods of an emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack or natural or manmade disasters or pandemics including, but not limited to, the suspension of all such constitutional legislative rules as the General Assembly deems necessary due to any such disaster or pandemic during such emergency."

SECTION 3. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that the ( ) NO General Assembly may meet in places other than the state capitol or by electronic means in the event of an emergency situation?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell

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Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Powell E Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 6.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

SB 509. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for the transfer of assets and property of such police department; to provide for the transfer of duties and responsibilities of such police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero
Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 474. By Senator Harper of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide for the Department of Natural Resources to construct, operate, maintain, and supply informational materials at welcome centers assigned to it by the Governor; to provide for the installation and operation of automated teller machines and cash-dispensing machines at welcome centers; to provide for the installation, operation, and setting of product prices for vending machines; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines
Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitutes, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 167. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Smith of the 134th, Williams of the 148th, Greene of the 151st and Mathiak of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of agent to act as adjuster,

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nonresident adjusters, and reciprocal agreements, so as to allow employees of licensed property and casualty insurers to adjust residential property insurance claims of $1,000.00 or less without obtaining an adjuster license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1098. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 133rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Scoggins of the 14th and Prince of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for development of a state-wide strategic transportation plan; to provide for updating and reporting of such plan; to provide for use of such plan in making award determinations relating to public and private financing of projects; to provide for acquisition of property by the Department of Transportation for present or future public road purposes; to amend Code Section 48-8-243 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criteria for development of investment list of projects and programs for Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax, report, and gridlock, so as to make a conforming cross-reference change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 838. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lott of the 122nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Gravley of the 67th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the right to bring suit; to provide for bias motivated by intimidation against first responders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 24-5-510 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) 'Peer counselor' means: (A) An employee of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support within the Department of Public Safety; or (B) An individual who is certified by the support coordinator of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support within the Department of Public Safety pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 35-2-163 who is an employee of a public entity that employs public safety officers and who is designated by the executive head of such public entity."
SECTION 2. Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Office of Public Safety Officer Support, is amended in Code Section 35-2-160, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) 'Support coordinator' means the coordinator of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support within the Department of Public Safety."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 35-2-161, relating to Office of Public Safety Officer Support established, as follows:
"35-2-161. There is established the Office of Public Safety Officer Support within the Department of Public Safety."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 35-2-163, relating to peer counseling and critical incident support services, certification, and employment of necessary staff, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Office of Public Safety Officer Support within the Department of Public Safety may respond to and provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to any requesting public entities that employ public safety officers. The office may respond to and provide peer counselors and critical incident support services for the benefit of public safety officers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or other trauma associated with public safety. The office shall develop a course of training in critical incident stress

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management and in any other related subject matter for the benefit of public safety officers."
SECTION 5. Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-8-7.3. A peace officer shall have the right to bring a civil suit against any person, group of persons, organization, or corporation, or the head of an organization or corporation, for damages, either pecuniary or otherwise, suffered during the officer's performance of official duties, for abridgment of the officer's civil rights arising out of the officer's performance of official duties, or for filing a complaint against the officer which the person knew was false when it was filed."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-8-7.4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'first responder' means any firefighter of a municipal, county, or volunteer fire department, a peace officer as defined in Code Section 35-8-2, and an emergency medical technician as defined in Code Section 16-1024.2. (b) A person commits the offense of bias motivated intimidation when such person maliciously and with the specific intent to intimidate, harass, or terrorize another person because of that person's actual or perceived employment as a first responder:
(1) Causes death or serious bodily harm to another person; or (2) Causes damage to or destroys any real or personal property of a person because of actual or perceived employment as a first responder without permission and the amount of the damage exceeds $500.00 or the value of the property destroyed exceeds $500.00. (c) Any person that violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of the offense of bias motivated intimidation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both. (d) Each violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crime. (e) A sentence imposed under this Code section shall run consecutively to any sentence for any other offense related to the act or acts establishing an offense under this Code section. (f) Charges of violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be prosecuted by way of an accusation but only by indictment or special presentment by a grand jury."
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 838 was suspended until later in the legislative day.
The House stood at ease.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Fleming of the 121st moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
SB 402. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17, Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 10 of Title 16, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, custody and release of child, offenses against public administration, pretrial release and diversion programs, and general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to provide for conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for full-face bond requirements; to revise cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Fleming of the 121st moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
SB 289. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to remove the requirement that mobile homes procure permits and procure and display decals; to repeal Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits and issuance and display of decals; to repeal related penalties; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

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Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 40 SB 208

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

The House stood at ease.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 838. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lott of the 122nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Gravley of the 67th and Lumsden of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate substitute was previously read.

Representative Hitchens of the 161st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 838.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie N Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 92, nays 74.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1622. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Antrone Bohler for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Education category; and for other purposes.

HR 1623. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Parissa Cook for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Medical and Health category; and for other purposes.
HR 1624. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Holly of the 111th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jenaye Clark for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Arts and Entertainment category; and for other purposes.
HR 1625. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Holly of the 111th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jeneen Walker for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Faith Based category; and for other purposes
HR 1626. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th and Metze of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Clarissa Jordan for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Community Service category; and for other purposes.
HR 1627. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Landing upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1628. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Gravley of the 67th and Nix of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rob Cleveland for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1629. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Hopson of the 153rd, Metze of the 55th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sandra K. Horton on the completion of her service as the Southern Regional Director for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; and for other purposes.

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HR 1630. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Joseph Bona; and for other purposes.
HR 1631. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Frazier of the 126th, Nelson of the 125th, Newton of the 123rd and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Joseph Hobbs, longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine, for his contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1632. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Douglas of the 78th, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Nerissa Sims for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Public Service category; and for other purposes.
HR 1633. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Shannon of the 84th, Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Bianca Lassiter for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Business category; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 426. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Smyre of the 135th, Bennett of the 94th, Silcox of the 52nd, Drenner of the 85th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to revise the criteria for imposition of punishment for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to revise the sanctions for

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such crimes; to provide for the manner of serving such sentences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 426. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Smyre of the 135th, Bennett of the 94th, Silcox of the 52nd, Drenner of the 85th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to revise the criteria for imposition of punishment for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to revise the sanctions for such crimes; to provide for the manner of serving such sentences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding the sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide criteria for imposition of punishment for defendants who select their victims based upon certain biases or prejudices; to provide the sanctions for such crimes; to provide a definition; to provide for reporting of bias motivated crimes and the attributes of the parties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, is amended by repealing Code Section 17-10-17, relating to sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances, and parole, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section to read as follows:
"17-10-17. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'designated misdemeanor' means:
(1) Simple assault as defined in Code Section 16-5-20; (2) Simple battery as defined in Code Section 16-5-23; (3) Battery as defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1; (4) Criminal trespass as defined in Code Section 16-7-21; and

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(5) Misdemeanor theft by taking as defined in Code Section 16-8-2. (b) Subject to the notice requirement provided in Code Section 17-10-18 and in enhancement of the penalty imposed, if the trier of fact determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally selected any victim or group of victims or any property as the object of the offense because of such victim's or group of victims' actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, mental disability, or physical disability, the judge imposing sentence shall:
(1) If the offense for which the defendant was convicted is a designated misdemeanor, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a period of not less than six nor more than 12 months, and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00; or (2) If the offense for which the defendant was convicted is a felony, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a period of not less than two years, and a fine not to exceed $5,000.00. (c) The judge shall state when he or she imposes the sentence the amount of the increase of the sentence based on the application of subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended in Article 2 of Chapter 4, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"17-4-20.2. (a) Whenever a law enforcement officer investigates an incident of a crime in which it appears that the defendant intentionally selected any victim or group of victims or any property as the object of the offense because of such victim's or group of victims' actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, mental disability, or physical disability, whether or not an arrest is made, the officer shall prepare and submit to the law enforcement officer's supervisor or other designated person a written report of the incident entitled 'Bias Crime Report.' Forms for such reports shall be designed and provided by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The report shall include:
(1) Names of the parties; (2) Relationship of the parties; (3) Sex and gender of the parties; (4) Race of the parties; (5) Religion of the parties; (6) Dates of birth of the parties; (7) Time, place, and date of the incident; (8) Whether there is evidence to indicate that the incident occurred because of a person's actual or perceived attributes as specified by subsection (a) of this Code section; (9) Type and extent of the alleged violation; (10) Existence of any objects or symbols associated with the terrorizing of persons based upon actual or perceived race, religion, or sex;

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(11) Number and types of weapons involved, if any; (12) Existence of any prior difficulties between the parties; (13) Type of police action taken in disposition of case; (14) Whether the victim was apprised of available remedies and services; and (15) Any other information the officer deems pertinent. (b) The report provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be considered for statistical purposes only and, where no arrests are made, shall not be subject to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. However, upon request, a defendant who has been arrested for a criminal violation subject to Code Section 17-10-17 and the victim shall be entitled to review and copy any report prepared in accordance with this Code section relating to the defendant. (c) Each police department, including local precincts and county sheriff departments, shall report, according to rules and regulations of the Georgia Crime Information Center, all incidents involving alleged criminal violations subject to the provisions of this Code section, both arrests and nonarrests, to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which shall compile and analyze statistics of such crimes and cause them to be published annually in the Georgia Uniform Crime Reports. An offense shall be counted for each incident reported to the police. A zero shall be reported if no incidents have occurred during the reporting period."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 426.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration N Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter N Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene N Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero
Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis N McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn N Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 127, nays 38.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 337. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:

A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain

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circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 394. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 446. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization of posting cash bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for unclaimed cash bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to

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submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 28.

By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Rahman of the 5th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to prohibit certain insurers from imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than such charges imposed for physician or osteopath services to an insured for services rendered by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 367. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Brass of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to reduce the number of student assessments; to provide for when assessments must be administered; to provide for analysis of locally implemented assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 410. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of

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equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide an alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 426. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Rhett of the 33rd, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 445. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Jones of the 25th and Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize certain water and water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 473. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to historic preservation from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to disburse the fund allocated from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 477. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Parent of the 42nd, Kennedy of the 18th and Jones II of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigation of family violence,

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preparation of written report, review of report by defendant arrested for family violence, and compilation of statistics, so as to revise the terminology used in determining whom to arrest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Hitchens of the 161st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 308 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hitchens of the 161st
Chairman
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

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Thirty-Eighth 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, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives Governors Floor Leader Room 109 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 24, 2020

Honorable Bill Reilly, Clerk House of Representatives Room 309 Capitol

Dear Mr. Clerk,

I would like to have the recorded vote from HB 426 to reflect that I am a NO vote.

Respectfully,

/s/ Jodi Lott Jodi Lott, HD122 State Representative

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen E Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dubnik

Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley

Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Moore, B E Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, V Smyre

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E Bennett E Bentley
Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J E Collins Cooke E Cooper Corbett

Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Frazier Gaines Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett Gurtler Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rutledge Sainz E Schofield Scoggins Scott E Setzler Shannon

E Stephens, M Stephens, R
E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell Turner Watson Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dreyer of the 59th, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Rogers of the 10th, Thomas of the 56th, and Washburn of the 141st.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Dr. Patrick Lathem, Senior Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Cartersville, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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:

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1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1251. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to repeal in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of midwives; to amend Code Section 43-26-12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exceptions to the operation of the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to provide for an exception relating to the practice of midwifery; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1252. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Thomas of the 39th, Shannon of the 84th, Cannon of the 58th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding coroners, so as to provide for a right of action against coroners or medical examiners for negligence in certain death investigations involving persons killed by a peace officer; to provide for definitions; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 1621. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Hugley of the 136th, Hutchinson of the 107th, McLeod of the 105th, Carter of the 92nd and others:

A RESOLUTION supporting the policy recommendations set forth by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus regarding election reform; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was read the second time:

HB 1250

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 322 SB 463

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1165 HB 1243 HB 1246 HB 1248 SB 510

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1242 HB 1245 HB 1247 HB 1249

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Fleming of the 121st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 289 SB 402

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fleming of the 121st
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 38th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour on all legislation on the Rules Calendar. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 288 SB 301

Criminal History Record Information; automatic restriction; final disposition other than a conviction; provide (Substitute) (SCCJS-Gaines-117th) Anderson-43rd Detainers; inmates charged with subsequent felony offenses under sentence and in custody; temporary custody provisions; revise (PS&HS-Werkheiser-157th) Tillery-19th

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SB 321
SB 335 SB 342
SB 344 SB 370
SB 371 SB 429

Physician Assistants; relating to the number a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; provisions; revise (Substitute) (RegI-Powell-32nd) Hufstetler-52nd Children and Youth; foster children and foster families; laws and supports; strengthen (Substitute)(JuvJ-Wiedower-119th) Brass-28th Local Fire Departments; procedures for organization, issuance and revocation of certificates of compliance; provide (PS&HS-Rhodes-120th) Jones-25th Witness or Criminal Defendant; certain proceedings conducted by video conference; requirements; provide (JudyNC-Efstration-104th) Mullis-53rd Public Utilities and Public Transportation; compliance with certain safety and permit requirements; electric easements are utilized for broadband services; provide (Trans-Tanner-9th) Gooch-51st Department of Transportation Officers; state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; provide (Trans-Tanner-9th) Gooch-51st Code Revision Commission; statutory portion of said Code; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact (CR-Barr-103rd) Ligon, Jr.-3rd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1165. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4826), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3920); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1242. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Shannon of the 84th, Oliver of the 82nd and Evans of the 83rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Decatur independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for ten years in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1243. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1245. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority; to provide for construction of the Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1246. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Meeks of the 178th and Sainz of the 180th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Ware County Water and Sewer Authority, now known as the Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 705), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5337), so as to provide that all five board members are elected pursuant to the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1247. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Mathis of the 144th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1248. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cordele; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1249. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 111th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Henry County, Georgia, and each municipality located within Henry County, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 510. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wheeler County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines
Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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E Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Scott E Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 155, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 337. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Powell of the 32nd, Jones of the 25th, Harrell of the 106th, Douglas of the 78th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for and regulate peer-to-peer vehicle sharing; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for a peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing program; to establish safety recall and insurance requirements for such program; to prohibit the promulgation and enforcement of certain regulations by local governments as related to such program; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 463. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Carpenter of the 4th, Bonner of the 72nd, Gravley of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the issuance of a Class C driver's license to operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles; to exempt operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles from headgear and eye-protective device requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 879. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carpenter of the 4th, Powell of the 32nd, Stephens of the 164th, Frye of the 118th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages

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generally, so as to provide for the legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 993. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Welch of the 110th, Oliver of the 82nd, Cantrell of the 22nd and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 998. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Buckner of the 137th, Corbett of the 174th, McCall of the 33rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to change the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; to revise the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence; to amend Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, so as to revise the implied consent warning; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1003. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1093. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Pirkle of the 155th, Ridley of the 6th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes; to provide a definition; to provide for

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composition, powers, and terms of office of the commission; to provide for limitations on assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1094. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, Wiedower of the 119th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding personnel administration, so as to provide for paid parental leave for state employees; to provide for a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 502. By Senator Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and re-creating the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5404), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 758. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 133rd, Harrell of the 106th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012," so as to prohibit the consideration of the deployment of motor carrier safety improvements in determining an individual's employment status with a motor carrier; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 833. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Robichaux of the 48th and Henson of the 86th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to authorize the department to promulgate rules and regulations regarding longterm anchoring; to revise definitions; to establish anchorage restriction areas; to allow for operation and flotation of live-aboard vessels with marine sanitation

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devices within estuarine areas of the state; to remove record-keeping requirements; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1008. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to factory built buildings and dwelling units, so as to revise the definition of residential industrial building; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1119. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th and Alexander of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1191. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Bacon County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1193. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Brantley County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1196. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Coffee County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith;

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to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1197. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Charlton County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1198. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5574), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, contingent effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1218. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hart County, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4215), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3952), so as to revise the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:
HR 1300. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Jones of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Glynn County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon,

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across, or through certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Murray County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Murray County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 502. By Senator Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and re-creating the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5404), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Nix of the 69th, Scott of the 76th, and Clark of the 108th.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 371. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers in the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; to provide for a definition; to provide that the commissioner of transportation may administer a Georgia Freight Railroad Program; to provide for subprograms within such program; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge
Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 342. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 and Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minimum requirements for

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local fire departments and general provisions relative to firefighter standards and training, respectively, so as to provide for procedures for organization, issuance and revocation of certificates of compliance, requirements, and training and standards of fire departments and volunteer fire departments; to establish the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; to amend Code Section 45-9-101 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to the temporary disability compensation program, so as to revise a definition; for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Bentley of the 139th.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 288. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Jordan of the 6th, Parent of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of certain criminal history record information of arrests when there has been a final disposition other than a conviction or a certain time period and conditions are met since a conviction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to expand the ability of certain individuals to request record restriction for certain misdemeanor and conditional discharges; to provide for excluded offenses; to change a provision relating to automatic record restriction when charges are reduced to local ordinance violations; to provide for procedure and limitations; to provide for retroactive record restriction under certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to amend Code Sections 3-3-23.1 and 10-1393.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure and penalties upon violation of Code Section 3-3-23 and prohibited telemarketing, internet activities, or home repair; and to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims; and the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for cross-references; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code

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of Georgia Annotated, relating to relevant evidence and its limits, so as to prohibit the introduction of criminal history record information of an employee in an action against an employer based upon the conduct of such employee under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART ONE. SECTION 1-1.
Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-37, relating to review of individual's criminal history information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, as follows:
"35-3-37. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Drug court treatment program' means a treatment program operated by a drug court division in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-1-15. (2) 'Entity' means the arresting law enforcement agency, including county and municipal jails and detention centers. (3) 'Mental health treatment program' means a treatment program operated by a mental health court division in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-1-16. (4) 'Nonserious traffic offense' means any offense in violation of Title 40 which is not prohibited by Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 and any similar such offense under the laws of a state which would not be considered a serious traffic offense under the laws of this state if committed in this state. (5) 'Prosecuting attorney' means the Attorney General, a district attorney, or the solicitor-general who had jurisdiction where the criminal history record information is sought to be modified, corrected, supplemented, amended, or restricted. If the offense was a violation of a criminal law of this state which, by general law, may be tried by a municipal, magistrate, probate, or other court that is not a court of record, the term 'prosecuting attorney' shall include the prosecuting officer of such court or, in the absence of such prosecuting attorney, the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which such court is located. (6) 'Restrict,' 'restricted,' or 'restriction' means that the criminal history record information of an individual relating to a particular charge offense shall be available only to judicial officials and criminal justice agencies for law enforcement or criminal investigative purposes or to criminal justice agencies for purposes of employment in accordance with procedures established by the center and shall not be disclosed or otherwise made available to any private persons or businesses pursuant to Code Section 35-3-34 or to governmental agencies or licensing and regulating agencies pursuant to Code Section 35-3-35.

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(7) 'Serious violent felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 1710-6.1. (8) 'State' includes any state, the United States or any district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. (9) 'Veterans treatment program' means a treatment program operated by a veterans court division in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-1-17. (10) 'Youthful offender' means any offender who was less than 21 years of age at the time of his or her conviction arrest. (b) Nothing in this article shall be construed so as to authorize any person, agency, corporation, or other legal entity of this state to invade the privacy of any citizen as defined by the General Assembly or as defined by the courts other than to the extent provided in this article. (c) The center shall make an individual's criminal history record information available for review by such individual or his or her designee upon written application to the center. (d) If an individual believes his or her criminal history record information to be inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, he or she may request a criminal history record information inspection at the center. The center at which criminal history record information is sought to be inspected may prescribe reasonable hours and places of inspection and may impose such additional procedures or restrictions, including fingerprinting, as are reasonably necessary to assure the security of the criminal history record information, to verify the identities of those who seek to inspect such information, and to maintain an orderly and efficient mechanism for inspection of criminal history record information. The fee for inspection of criminal history record information shall not exceed $15.00, which shall not include the cost of the fingerprinting. (e) If the criminal history record information is believed to be inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, the individual may request that the entity having custody or control of the challenged information modify, correct, supplement, or amend the information and notify the center of such changes within 60 days of such request. In the case of county and municipal jails and detention centers, such notice to the center shall not be required. If the entity declines to act within 60 days of such request or if the individual believes the entity's decision to be unsatisfactory, within 30 days of the end of the 60 day period or of the issuance of the unsatisfactory decision, whichever occurs last, the individual shall have the right to appeal to the court with original jurisdiction of the criminal charges offenses in the county where the entity is located. (f) An appeal pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section shall be to acquire an order from the court with original jurisdiction of the criminal charges offenses that the subject information be modified, corrected, supplemented, or amended by the entity with custody of such information. Notice of the appeal shall be provided to the entity and the prosecuting attorney. A notice sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery shall be sufficient service on the entity having custody or control of the disputed criminal history record information. The court shall conduct a de novo review and, if requested by a party, the proceedings shall be recorded.

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(g)(1) Should the court find by a preponderance of the evidence that the criminal history record information in question is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, the court shall order such information to be appropriately modified, corrected, supplemented, or amended as the court deems appropriate. Any entity with custody, possession, or control of any such criminal history record information shall cause each and every copy thereof in its custody, possession, or control to be altered in accordance with the court's order within 60 days of the entry of the order. (2) To the extent that it is known by the requesting individual that an entity has previously disseminated inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading criminal history record information, he or she shall, by written request, provide to the entity the name of the individual, agency, or company to which such information was disseminated. Within 60 days of the written request, the entity shall disseminate the modification, correction, supplement, or amendment to the individual's criminal history record information to such individual, agency, or company to which the information in question has been previously communicated, as well as to the individual whose information has been ordered so altered. (h) Access to an individual's criminal history record information, including any fingerprints or photographs of the individual taken in conjunction with the arrest, shall be restricted by the center for the following types of dispositions: (1) Prior to indictment, accusation, or other charging instrument:
(A) The case offense was never referred for further prosecution to the proper prosecuting attorney by the arresting law enforcement agency and:
(i) The offense against such individual is closed by the arresting law enforcement agency. It shall be the duty of the head of the arresting law enforcement agency to notify the center whenever a record is to be restricted pursuant to this division within 30 days of such decision. A copy of the notice shall be sent to the accused and the accused's attorney, if any, by mailing the same by first-class mail within seven days of notifying the center; or (ii) The center does not receive notice from the arresting law enforcement agency that the offense has been referred to the prosecuting attorney or transferred to another law enforcement or prosecutorial agency of this state, any other state or a foreign nation, or any political subdivision thereof for prosecution and the following period of time has elapsed from the date of the arrest of such individual:
(I) If the offense is a misdemeanor or a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, two years; (II) If the offense is a felony, other than a serious violent felony or a felony sexual offense specified in Code Section 17-3-2.1 involving a victim under 16 years of age, four years; or (III) If the offense is a serious violent felony or a felony sexual offense specified in Code Section 17-3-2.1 involving a victim under 16 years of age, seven years. If the center receives notice of the filing of an indictment subsequent to the restriction of a record pursuant to this division, the center shall make such record available in accordance with Code Section 35-3-34 or 35-3-35. If the center does

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not receive notice of a charging instrument within 30 days of the applicable time periods set forth in this division, such record shall be restricted by the center for noncriminal justice purposes; and shall be considered sealed. (B) The case offense was referred to the prosecuting attorney but was later dismissed; (C) The grand jury returned two no bills; or (D) The grand jury returned one no bill and the applicable time period set forth in division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph has expired; and (2) After indictment or accusation: (A) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, all charges charged offenses were dismissed, or nolle prossed, or reduced to a violation of a local ordinance; (B) The individual was sentenced in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-13-2, and either the court ordered restriction upon sentencing as permitted in Code Section 16-13-2, or the individual successfully completed the terms and conditions of his or her probation; (C) The individual pleaded guilty to or was found guilty of a violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23 and was sentenced in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 3-3-23.1, and either the court ordered restriction upon sentencing as permitted in Code Section 3-3-23.1, or the individual successfully completed the terms and conditions of his or her probation; (D) The individual successfully completed a drug court treatment program, mental health treatment program, or veterans treatment program, the individual's case offense has been dismissed or nolle prossed, and he or she has not been arrested during such program, excluding any arrest for a nonserious traffic offense; or (E) The individual was acquitted of all of the charges charged offenses by a judge or jury unless, within ten days of the verdict, the prosecuting attorney demonstrates to the trial court through clear and convincing evidence that the harm otherwise resulting to the individual is clearly outweighed by the public interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available because either: (i) The prosecuting attorney was barred from introducing material evidence against the individual on legal grounds, including, without limitation, the granting of a motion to suppress or motion in limine; or (ii) The individual has been formally charged with the same or similar offense within the previous five years. (i) After the filing of an indictment or accusation, an individual's criminal history record information shall not be restricted if: (1) The charges were prosecuting attorney affirmatively indicates that the offense was dismissed, nolle prossed, or otherwise dismissed reduced to a violation of a local ordinance because: (A) Of a plea agreement resulting in a conviction of the individual for an offense arising out of the same underlying transaction or occurrence as the conviction;

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(B) The prosecuting attorney was barred from introducing material evidence against the individual on legal grounds, including, without limitation, the granting of a motion to suppress or motion in limine; (C) The conduct which resulted in the arrest of the individual was part of a pattern of criminal activity which was prosecuted in another court of the state or a foreign nation; or (D) The individual had diplomatic, consular, or similar immunity or inviolability from arrest or prosecution; (2) The charges charged offenses were tried and some, but not all, of the charges offenses resulted in an acquittal; or (3) The individual was acquitted of all charges charged offenses but it is was later determined that the acquittal was the result of jury tampering or judicial misconduct. (j)(1) When an individual had a felony charge dismissed or nolle prossed or was found not guilty of such charge but was convicted of a misdemeanor offense that was not a lesser included offense of the felony charge, such individual may petition the court in which he or she was accused or convicted, as applicable, or, if such charge was dismissed, the superior court in the county where the arrest occurred to restrict access to criminal history record information for the felony charge within four years of the arrest. Such court shall maintain jurisdiction over the case for this limited purpose and duration. Such petition shall be served on the arresting law enforcement agency and the prosecuting attorney. If a hearing is requested, such hearing shall be held within 90 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall hear evidence and shall grant an order restricting such criminal history record information if the court determines that the misdemeanor conviction was not a lesser included offense of the felony charge and that the harm otherwise resulting to the individual clearly outweighs the public interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (2) When an individual was convicted of an offense and was sentenced to punishment other than the death penalty, but such conviction was vacated by the trial court or reversed by an appellate court or other post-conviction court, the decision of which has become final by the completion of the appellate process, and the prosecuting attorney has not retried the case within two years of the date the order vacating or reversing the conviction became final, such individual may petition the court in which he or she was convicted to restrict access to criminal history record information for such offense. Such court shall maintain jurisdiction over the case for this limited purpose and duration. Such petition shall be served on the prosecuting attorney. If a hearing is requested, such hearing shall be held within 90 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall hear evidence and shall determine whether granting an order restricting such criminal history record information is appropriate, giving due consideration to the reason the judgment was reversed or vacated, the reason the prosecuting attorney has not retried the case, and the public's interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (3) When an individual's case charged offense has remained on the dead docket for more than 12 months, such individual may petition the court in which the case charged

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offense is pending to restrict access to criminal history record information for such charged offense. Such petition shall be served on the prosecuting attorney. If a hearing is requested, such hearing shall be held within 90 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall hear evidence and shall determine whether granting an order restricting such criminal history record information is appropriate, giving due consideration to the reason the case offense was placed on the dead docket; provided, however, that the court shall not grant such motion if an active warrant is pending for such individual.
(4)(A) When an individual was convicted in this state of a misdemeanor or a series of misdemeanors arising from a single incident, and at the time of such conviction such individual was a youthful offender, provided that such individual successfully completed the terms of his or her sentence and, since completing the terms of his or her sentence, conviction was not for any offense listed in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, and such individual has not been arrested for at least five years, excluding any arrest completed the terms of his or her sentence and has not been convicted of any crime in any jurisdiction for at least four years prior to filing a petition under this subparagraph, excluding any conviction for a nonserious traffic offense, and provided, further, that he or she was not convicted in this state of a misdemeanor violation or under any other state's law with similar provisions of one or more of the offenses listed in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph has no pending charged offenses, he or she may petition the court in which the conviction occurred to restrict access to criminal history record information. Such court shall maintain jurisdiction over the case for this limited purpose and duration. Such petition shall be served on the prosecuting attorney. If a hearing is requested, such hearing shall be held within 90 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall hear evidence and shall determine whether granting grant an order restricting such criminal history record information is appropriate, giving due consideration to the individual's conduct and if it determines that the harm otherwise resulting to the individual clearly outweighs the public's interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (B) Record restriction under this subsection shall not be appropriate if the individual was convicted of:
(i) Family violence simple assault in violation of subsection (d) of Code Section 165-20, unless the individual was a youthful offender; (ii) Family violence simple battery in violation of subsection (f) of Code Section 16-5-23, unless the individual was a youthful offender; (iii) Family violence battery in violation of subsection (f) of Code Section 16-523.1, unless the individual was a youthful offender; (iv) Family violence stalking in violation of Code Section 16-5-90; (v) Violating a family violence order in violation of Code Section 16-5-95; (i)(vi) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (ii)(vii) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (iii)(viii) Improper sexual contact by employee or agent in violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1; (ix) Public indecency in violation of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-6-8;

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(iv)(x) Keeping a place of prostitution in violation of Code Section 16-6-10; (v)(xi) Pimping in violation of Code Section 16-6-11; (vi)(xii) Pandering by compulsion in violation of Code Section 16-6-14 16-6-12; (vii) Masturbation for hire in violation of Code Section 16-6-16; (viii) Giving massages in a place used for lewdness, prostitution, assignation, or masturbation for hire in violation of Code Section 16-6-17; (ix)(xiii) Sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.1; (xiv) Obstructing or hindering persons making emergency telephone call in violation of Code Section 16-10-24.3; (xv) Peeping Toms in violation of Code Section 16-11-61; (x)(xvi) Any offense related to minors generally in violation of Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16; (xi)(xvii) Theft in violation of Chapter 8 of Title 16; provided, however, that such prohibition shall not apply to a misdemeanor conviction of shoplifting or refund fraud in violation of Code Section 16-8-14 or 16-8-14.1, as applicable; or (xii)(xviii) Any serious traffic offense in violation of Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40. (C) An individual shall be limited to filing a petition under this paragraph to a lifetime maximum of requesting record restriction on two convictions for a misdemeanor or a series of misdemeanors arising from a single incident. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the conviction of two or more offenses charged in separate counts of one or more accusations consolidated for trial shall be deemed to be one conviction. If a petition under this subsection has been denied, an individual may file a subsequent petition on the same conviction for a misdemeanor or series of misdemeanors arising from a single incident after the expiration of two years from the date of the final order from the previous petition. (5) When an individual was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant as provided in Code Section 17-13-4, such individual may petition the superior court in the county where the arrest occurred to restrict access to criminal history record information for such warrant. Such court shall maintain jurisdiction over the case for this limited purpose and duration. Such petition shall be served on the arresting law enforcement agency and the prosecuting attorney. If a hearing is requested, such hearing shall be held within 90 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall hear evidence and shall grant an order restricting such criminal history record information if the court determines that circumstances warrant restriction and that the harm otherwise resulting to the individual clearly outweighs the public interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (6) When an individual was convicted in this state of an offense for which that individual has been granted a pardon from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as provided in the Constitution and Code Section 42-9-42, provided that the offense was not a serious violent felony as such term is defined in Code Section 17-10-6.1 or a sexual offense as such term is defined in Code Section 17-10-6.2, and provided, further, that such individual has not been convicted of any crime in any jurisdiction, excluding

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any conviction for a nonserious traffic offense, since the pardon was granted, and provided, further, that he or she has no pending charged offenses, he or she may petition the court in which the conviction occurred to restrict access to criminal history record information. Such court shall maintain jurisdiction over the case for this limited purpose and duration. Such petition shall be served on the prosecuting attorney. If a hearing is requested, such hearing shall be held within 90 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall hear evidence and shall grant an order restricting such criminal history record information if it determines that the harm otherwise resulting to the individual clearly outweighs the public's interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (k)(1) The center shall notify the arresting law enforcement agency of any criminal history record information, access to which has been restricted pursuant to this Code section, within 30 days of the date access to such information is restricted. Upon receipt of notice from the center that access to criminal history record information has been restricted, the arresting law enforcement agency or other law enforcement agency shall, within 30 days, restrict access to all such information maintained by such arresting law enforcement agency or other law enforcement agency for such individual's charge offense that has been restricted. (2) An individual who has had criminal history record information restricted pursuant to this Code section may submit a written request to the appropriate county or municipal jail or detention center to have all records for such individual's charge offense that has been restricted maintained by the appropriate county or municipal jail or detention center restricted. Within 30 days of such request, the appropriate county or municipal jail or detention center shall restrict access to all such criminal history record information maintained by such appropriate county or municipal jail or detention center for such individual's charge offense that has been restricted. (3) The center shall be authorized to unrestrict criminal history record information based on the receipt of a disposition report showing that the individual was convicted of an offense arising out of an arrest of which the information which was restricted pursuant to this Code section. (l) If criminal history record information is restricted pursuant to this Code section and if the entity declines to restrict access to such information, the individual may file a civil action in the superior court where the entity is located. A copy of the civil action shall be served on the entity and prosecuting attorney for the jurisdiction where the civil action is filed, and they may become parties to the action. A decision of the entity shall be upheld only if it is determined by clear and convincing evidence that the individual did not meet the criteria set forth in subsection (h) or (j) of this Code section. (m)(1) For criminal history record information maintained by the clerk of court, an individual who has a record restricted pursuant to this Code section may petition the court with original jurisdiction over the charges offenses in the county where the clerk of court is located for an order to seal all criminal history record information maintained by the clerk of court for such individual's charge charged offense. Notice of such

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petition shall be sent to the clerk of court and the prosecuting attorney. A notice sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery shall be sufficient notice. (2) The court shall order all criminal history record information in the custody of the clerk of court, including within any index, to be restricted and unavailable to the public if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:
(A) The criminal history record information has been restricted pursuant to this Code section; and (B) The harm otherwise resulting to the privacy of the individual clearly outweighs the public interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (3) Within 60 days of the court's order, the clerk of court shall cause every document, physical or electronic, in its custody, possession, or control to be restricted. (4) The person who is the subject of such sealed criminal history record information may petition the court for inspection of the criminal history record information included in the court order. Such information shall always be available for inspection, copying, and use by criminal justice agencies and the Judicial Qualifications Commission. (n)(1) Except as provided in subsection (j) of this Code section, as to arrests occurring before July 1, 2013, an individual may, in writing, request the arresting law enforcement agency to restrict the criminal history record information of an arrest, including any fingerprints or photographs taken in conjunction with such arrest. Reasonable fees shall be charged by the arresting law enforcement agency and the center for the actual costs of restricting such records, provided that such fee shall not exceed $50.00. (2) Within 30 days of receipt of such written request, the arresting law enforcement agency shall provide a copy of the request to the prosecuting attorney. Within 90 days of receiving the request, the prosecuting attorney shall review the request to determine if the request meets the criteria set forth in subsection (h) of this Code section for record restriction, and the prosecuting attorney shall notify the arresting law enforcement agency of his or her decision within such 90 day period. If the prosecuting attorney denies such request, he or she shall cite with specificity the reason for such denial in writing and attach to such denial any relevant documentation in his or her possession used to make such denial. There shall be a presumption that the prosecuting attorney does not object to the request to restrict the criminal history record information if he or she fails to respond to the request for a determination within the 90 day period set forth in this paragraph. The arresting law enforcement agency shall inform the individual of the prosecuting attorney's decision, and, if record restriction is approved by the prosecuting attorney, the arresting law enforcement agency shall restrict the criminal history record information within 30 days of receipt of the prosecuting attorney's decision. (3) If a prosecuting attorney declines an individual's request to restrict access to criminal history record information, such individual may file a civil action in the superior court where the entity is located. A copy of the civil action shall be served on the entity and prosecuting attorney for the jurisdiction where the civil action is filed, and they may become parties to the action. A decision of the prosecuting attorney to decline a request to restrict access to criminal history record information shall be upheld

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unless the individual demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the arrest is eligible for record restriction pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section and the harm otherwise resulting to the privacy of the individual clearly outweighs the public interest in the criminal history record information being publicly available. (4) To restrict criminal history record information at the center, an individual shall submit a prosecuting attorney's approved record restriction request or a court order issued pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection to the center. The center shall restrict access to such criminal history record information within 30 days of receiving such information. (o) Nothing in this Code section shall give rise to any right which may be asserted as a defense to a criminal prosecution or serve as the basis for any motion that may be filed in any criminal proceeding. The modification, correction, supplementation, amendment, or restriction of criminal history record information shall not abate or serve as the basis for the reversal of any criminal conviction. (p) Any application to the center for access to or restriction of criminal history record information made pursuant to this Code section shall be made in writing on a form approved by the center. The center shall be authorized to develop and publish such procedures as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section. In adopting such procedures and forms, the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' shall not apply. (q) It shall be the duty of the entity to take such action as may be reasonable to prevent disclosure of information to the public which would identify any individual whose criminal history record information is restricted pursuant to this Code section. (r) If the center has notified a firearms dealer that an individual is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a handgun pursuant to Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and if the prohibition is the result of such individual being involuntarily hospitalized within the immediately preceding five years, upon such individual or his or her attorney making an application to inspect his or her records, the center shall provide the record of involuntary hospitalization and also inform the individual or attorney of his or her right to a hearing before the judge of the probate court or superior court relative to such individual's eligibility to possess or transport a handgun. (s) The center shall be authorized to provide such individual's criminal history record information to the employers and entities and under the conditions set forth in subsections (u) and (v) of this Code section. (t) In the course of a civil action and upon request, the court shall order that any relevant criminal history record information that has been restricted or sealed pursuant to this Code section for any witness in that civil action shall be provided to the parties in that proceeding for use only in that proceeding. Any information disclosed in such order shall not be published outside the proceedings and any subsequent appeal. (u) A restriction or sealing pursuant to this Code section may be used to disqualify an individual for employment or appointment to office in the same manner that a discharge under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 may be used to disqualify an individual from employment as set forth in Code Section 42-8-63.1, and such restriction or sealing shall

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not supersede any disclosure or consideration of criminal history record information required by federal law, including, but not limited to, those disclosures required by financial institutions, as such term is defined in Code Section 7-1-4.
(v)(1) Information restricted and sealed pursuant to this Code section shall always be available for inspection, copying, and use:
(A) For the purpose of imposing a sentence under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42; (B) By the Judicial Qualifications Commission; (C) By an attorney representing an accused individual who submits a sworn affidavit to the clerk of court attesting that such information is relevant to a criminal proceeding; (D) By a prosecuting attorney or a public defender; (E) Pursuant to a court order; and (F) By an individual who is the subject of restricted criminal history record information or sealed court files. (2) The confidentiality of such information shall be maintained insofar as practicable. (w) This Code section shall apply to sentences imposed before, on, or after July 1, 2020."
PART TWO. SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 3-3-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure and penalties upon violation of Code Section 3-3-23, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Criminal history record information' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. (B) 'Restrict' or 'restriction' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-37.
(2) Whenever any person who has not been previously convicted of any offense under this Code section or under any other law of the United States or this or any other state relating to alcoholic beverages pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of such person, may defer further proceedings and place such person on probation upon such reasonable terms and conditions as the court may require. The terms of probation shall preferably be such as require the person to undergo a comprehensive rehabilitation program (including, if necessary, medical treatment), not to exceed three years, designed to acquaint such person with the ill effects of alcohol abuse and with knowledge of the gains and benefits which can be achieved by being a good member of society. Upon violation of a term or condition of probation, the court may enter an adjudication of guilt and proceed accordingly. Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation, the court shall discharge such person and dismiss the proceedings against him or her. Discharge and dismissal under this subsection shall be without court adjudication of guilt and shall not

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be deemed a conviction for purposes of this subsection or for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law upon conviction of a crime. Discharge and dismissal under this subsection may occur only once with respect to any person.
(3)(A) At the time of sentencing, a defendant may seek to limit public access to his or her sentencing information, and the court may, in its discretion, order that:
(i) The defendant's records shall be restricted in accordance with Code Section 353-37; (ii) The criminal file, docket books, criminal minutes, final record, all other records of the court, and the defendant's criminal history record information in the custody of the clerk of court, including within any index, be sealed and unavailable to the public; and (iii) The defendant's criminal history record information of arrest, including any fingerprints or photographs taken in conjunction with such arrest, be restricted by law enforcement agencies, jails, or detention centers. (B) When considering the defendant's request under this paragraph, the court shall weigh the public's interest in the defendant's criminal history record information being publicly available and the harm to the defendant's privacy and issue written findings of fact thereupon. (C) The court shall specify the date that such sealing and restrictions will take effect."
SECTION 2-2. Code Section 10-1-393.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited telemarketing, Internet activities, or home repair, is amended by revising division (b.1)(1)(B)(i) as follows:
"(i) Access to his or her case or charges was restricted pursuant to Code Section 33-23.1, 15-1-20, 16-13-2, 35-3-37, or 42-8-62.1;"
SECTION 2-3. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding controlled substances, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-13-2, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims, to read as follows:
"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Criminal history record information' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. (B) 'Restrict' or 'restriction' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-37. (2)(A) At the time of sentencing, the defendant may seek to limit public access to his or her sentencing information, and the court may, in its discretion, order that: (i) The defendant's records shall be restricted in accordance with Code Section 353-37;

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(ii) The criminal file, docket books, criminal minutes, final record, all other records of the court, and the defendant's criminal history record information in the custody of the clerk of court, including within any index, be sealed and unavailable to the public; and (iii) The defendant's criminal history record information of arrest, including any fingerprints or photographs taken in conjunction with such arrest, be restricted by law enforcement agencies, jails, or detention centers. (B) When considering the defendant's request under this paragraph, the court shall weigh the public's interest in the defendant's criminal history record information being publicly available and the harm to the defendant's privacy and issue written findings of fact thereupon. (C) The court shall specify the date that such prohibited dissemination, sealing, and restrictions will take effect."
SECTION 2-4. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(D) and subsection (d.2) of Code Section 35-3-34, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, as follows:
"(D) The center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or dispositions when access has been restricted pursuant to Code Section 3-3-23.1, 15-1-20, 16-13-2, 353-37, or 42-8-62.1; or" "(d.2) When identifying information provided is sufficient to identify persons whose records are requested, local criminal justice agencies may disseminate criminal history records of in-state felony convictions, pleas, and sentences unless such records are restricted pursuant to Code Section 35-3-37, except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1, without: (1) Fingerprint comparison; (2) Prior contact with the center; or (3) Consent of the person whose records are requested. Such information may be disseminated to private individuals and businesses under the conditions specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of this Code section upon payment of the fee for the request and when the request is made upon a form prescribed by the center. Such agencies may charge and retain fees as needed to reimburse such agencies for the direct and indirect costs of providing such information and shall have the same immunity therefor as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section."
SECTION 2-5. Said article is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(D) and (d.1) of Code Section 35-3-35, relating to disclosure and dissemination of records to public agencies and political subdivisions and responsibility and liability of issuing center, as follows:

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"(D) The center shall not provide records of arrests, charges, or dispositions when access has been restricted pursuant to Code Section 3-3-23.1, 15-1-20, 16-13-2, 353-37, or 42-8-62.1;" "(d.1) When identifying information provided is sufficient to identify persons whose records are requested, local criminal justice agencies may disseminate criminal history records of in-state felony convictions, pleas, and sentences unless such records are restricted pursuant to Code Section 35-3-37, except as specifically authorized by Code Section 42-8-63.1, without: (1) Fingerprint comparison; (2) Prior contact with the center; or (3) Consent of the person whose records are requested. Such information may be disseminated to entities to which such records may be made available under subsection (d) of this Code section under the conditions specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of this Code section upon payment of the fee for the request and when the request is made upon a form prescribed by the center. Such agencies may charge and retain fees as needed to reimburse such agencies for the direct and indirect costs of providing such information and shall have the same immunity therefor as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section."
PART THREE. SECTION 3-1.
Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to relevant evidence and its limits, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"24-4-419. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'criminal history record information' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. (b) In a civil proceeding against an employer, its employees, or its agents based on the conduct of an employee or former employee, criminal history record information shall not be admissible if:
(1) The nature of such criminal history record information is not relevant to the facts underlying such proceeding or the veracity of the witness; (2) Prior to the act giving rise to such proceedings, criminal history record information was restricted or sealed as provided in Code Section 35-3-37, or a pardon for such conduct was granted; or (3) Such criminal history information is for an arrest or charge that did not result in a conviction."
PART FOUR. SECTION 4-1.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines
Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield
Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn
Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 301. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Hill of the 4th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding detainers, so as to revise temporary custody provisions of inmates who have been charged with subsequent felony offenses while under sentence and in custody of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger
Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines
Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield
Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 394. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Brass of the 28th and Martin of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 64.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 429. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Stone of the 23rd, Robertson of the 29th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B.

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives Marie Robinson-Metze Coverdell Legislative Office Building,
Suite 511-G Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 24, 2020

Clerk's Office:

Please find below, corrected votes for Legislative Day 38 on the following bills:

SB 288 YES SB 301 YES SB 394 NO SB 429 YES

Sincerely,

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/s/ Marie R. Metze Representative Marie Metze District 55
Representative McCall of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 396 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman
Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 922 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

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SB 508. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Rockdale County, approved April 2, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3837), so as to provide an additional judge for such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors; to revise inaccurate references; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 518. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Henry County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 527. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 531. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Jordan of the 6th and Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 533. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Valley, approved August 22, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4170), so as to provide for vacancies on the Fort Valley Utility Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 953. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Williamson of the 115th, Welch of the 110th, Watson of the 172nd and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general authority, duties, and procedure of state purchasing, so as to provide that certain terms in particular types of state contracts shall be void and unenforceable and should not be included in such agreements; to require the Department of Administrative Services to provide such information on its website; to specify that bids, offers, or proposals and registers thereof shall be subject to the public disclosure provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:
HR 1163. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 344. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-13-60 of the O.C.G.A., relating to order requiring prisoner's delivery to serve as witness or criminal defendant generally, expenses, and prisoner under death sentence as witness, so as to provide that certain proceedings may be conducted by video conference; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Division of Forensic Sciences, so as to provide that employees of the state crime lab or associated laboratories may appear by video teleconference in certain proceedings in court; to provide for requirements for such appearances; to provide for notice and continuances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie N Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas N Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S
Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson

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Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Hill Y Hitchens

N McClain N McLaurin

N Scott N Setzler

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 82, nays 82.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Kelley of the 16th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to SB 344.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 71.

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Tanner of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SR 844 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tanner of the 9th
Chairman
Representative Harrell of the 106th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 375 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Harrell of the 106th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

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HB 786. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Rutledge of the 109th, Holly of the 111th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1635. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Holly of the 111th, Thomas of the 39th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Saurel J. Quettan; and for other purposes.
HR 1636. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Holly of the 111th, McClain of the 100th, Thomas of the 39th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patsy Austin Gatson; and for other purposes.
HR 1637. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Holly of the 111th, McClain of the 100th, Thomas of the 39th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending International Women of H.O.P.E.; and for other purposes.
HR 1638. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Holly of the 111th, Thomas of the 39th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon Barnwell; and for other purposes.
HR 1639. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Holly of the 111th, McClain of the 100th, Thomas of the 39th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Gatson; and for other purposes.
HR 1640. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Holly of the 111th, Thomas of the 39th and Kendrick of the 93rd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wayne Hall; and for other purposes.
HR 1641. By Representatives Park of the 101st, McLaurin of the 51st, Clark of the 108th, Robichaux of the 48th, Moore of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for federal fiscal relief and new state revenue streams to ensure an equitable economic recovery in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1642. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Lopez Romero of the 99th, Nguyen of the 89th, Carpenter of the 4th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of ensuring access to higher education for all Georgians; and for other purposes.
HR 1643. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Cannon of the 58th, Nguyen of the 89th, Kausche of the 50th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION condemning racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and for other purposes.
HR 1644. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janis B. Reddick upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1645. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Burchett of the 176th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom Kleinlein on his outstanding service as Georgia Southern University's Director of Athletics; and for other purposes.
HR 1646. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Hitchens of the 161st and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Zoller Hursey on her outstanding public service as the Clerk of Court of Effingham County; and for other purposes.

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HR 1647. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the 103rd birthday of Jimmie "MeMa" Luton; and for other purposes.
HR 1648. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 101st, Shannon of the 84th, Thomas of the 56th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing that Black Lives Matter; and for other purposes.
HR 1649. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th and Gravley of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of East Paulding High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1650. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Scott of the 76th, McLaurin of the 51st, Boddie of the 62nd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the need to reform use of force policies to protect lives and keep communities safe; and for other purposes.
HR 1651. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ophelia Burroughs upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1652. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th and Gravley of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of North Paulding High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1653. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th and Gravley of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Paulding County High School; and for other purposes
HR 1654. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, Shannon of the 84th, McLeod of the 105th, Cannon of the 58th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative "Able" Mable Thomas on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1655. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Jones of the 91st, Carter of the 92nd, Henson of the 86th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josie Dean on her exemplary service and achievements in her work as a community activist; and for other purposes.
HR 1656. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th and Momtahan of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Hiram High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1657. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Board of Governors Award recipient, Gordon Leiter; and for other purposes.
HR 1658. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Mary Gardner Hopkins; and for other purposes.
HR 1659. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Stancil; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:
SB 344. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-13-60 of the O.C.G.A., relating to order requiring prisoner's delivery to serve as witness or criminal defendant generally, expenses, and prisoner under death sentence as witness,

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so as to provide that certain proceedings may be conducted by video conference; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Division of Forensic Sciences, so as to provide that employees of the state crime lab or associated laboratories may appear by video teleconference in certain proceedings in court; to provide for requirements for such appearances; to provide for notice and continuances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie N Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins
Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson
Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S
Jones, T Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley Kendrick N Kennard Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott N Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 81, nays 68.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Office Building, Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

6-24-2020

My vote on 344 would be NO. Thanks. Bless you!

/s/ Sharon Beasley-Teague 65th

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 370. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Brass of the 28th, Kennedy of the 18th, Albers of the 56th, Jordan of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for compliance with certain safety and permit requirements when electric easements are utilized for broadband services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M

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E Bentley Benton Beverly
Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris
Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of an advisory committee; to provide for its composition and duties; to provide for recommendations to the director of health strategy and coordination; to provide for private and public funding of the database; to provide for the objectives of a state all-payer claims database; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database; to provide for an administrator; to provide for design criteria; to provide for the collection and compilation of health related information; to provide for data submission; to provide for a public website; to provide for an annual report; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; 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 53 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
31-53-40. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Administrator' means the administrator of the GAPCD. (2) 'Advisory committee' means the GAPCD Advisory Committee established pursuant to Code Section 31-53-41. (3) 'Claims data' means information included in an institutional, professional, or pharmacy claim or equivalent information transaction for a covered individual, including the amount paid to a provider of health care services plus any amount owed by the covered individual. (4) 'Direct personal identifiers' means information relating to a covered individual that contains primary or obvious identifiers, such as the individual's name, street address, email address, telephone number, and Social Security number, but does not include geographic or demographic information that would prohibit the identification of a covered individual.

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(5) 'GAPCD' means the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database established pursuant to this article. (6) 'Submitting entity' means:
(A) An entity that provides health or dental insurance or a health or dental benefit plan in the state, including without limitation an insurance company, medical services plan, hospital plan, hospital medical service corporation, health maintenance organization, or fraternal benefit society, provided that the entity has covered individuals and the entity had at least 1,000 covered lives in the previous calendar year; (B) The Department of Community Health in the administration of Medicaid fee-forservice claims and the State Health Benefit Plan; (C) Medicaid care management organizations; (D) A health benefit plan offered or administered by or on behalf of the federal government with the agreement of the federal government; (E) Any other entity providing a plan of health insurance or health benefits subject to state insurance regulation, including, but not limited to a third-party administrator or pharmacy benefits manager, provided that the entity had at least 1,000 covered lives in the previous calendar year; (F) An entity that contracts with institutions of the Department of Corrections to provide medical, dental, or pharmaceutical care to inmates; (G) Any other health benefit plan offered or administered by or on behalf of the state or an agency or instrumentality of the state; (H) The State Board of Workers' Compensation; and (I) The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. This term does not include an entity that provides health insurance or a health benefit plan that is accident-only, specified disease, hospital indemnity, long-term care, disability income, or other supplemental benefit coverage.
31-53-41. (a) There is established the GAPCD Advisory Committee for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the creation of the framework and implementation plan for the GAPCD to facilitate the reporting of health care and health quality data resulting in transparent and public reporting of safety, quality, cost, and efficiency information at all levels of health care. The advisory committee shall consist of the following members:
(1) The director, who shall serve as chairperson; (2) The chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Community Health Subcommittee; (3) The chairperson of the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee; (4) The director of the Office of Planning and Budget, or his or her designee; (5) One member from the hospital industry to be appointed by the Governor; (6) One member from the health care philanthropic community to be appointed by the Governor; (7) One member from the insurance industry to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

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(8) One member who is a medical provider to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (9) The commissioner of public health, or his or her designee; (10) The commissioner of community health, or his or her designee; (11) The Commissioner of Insurance, or his or her designee; and (12) The director of the Center for Health Analytics and Informatics of the Georgia Institute of Technology. (b) The members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed no later than October 1, 2020; provided, however, that the advisory committee shall be operational and shall conduct its work even if one or more of such members is not timely appointed. Appointed members of the advisory committee shall each serve for a term of two years. A vacancy in an appointed seat shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the term, and each appointing authority retains the right to reappoint members whose terms of appointment have expired. (c) The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson and shall meet at least quarterly. (d) Members of the advisory committee shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses as provided in Code Section 45-7-21. (e) The director shall be authorized to appoint ad hoc nonvoting members to the advisory committee, convene one or more panels, and consult with experts when expertise is deemed necessary in the performance of the functions of the advisory committee.
31-53-42. (a) The advisory committee shall make initial recommendations to the director no later than March 1, 2021, regarding the creation and operation of a state all-payer claims database, to be known as the GAPCD, that:
(1) Include specific strategies to measure and collect data related to health care safety and quality, utilization, health outcomes, and cost; (2) Focus on data elements that foster quality improvement and peer group comparisons; (3) Facilitate value based, cost-effective purchasing of health care services by public and private purchasers and consumers; (4) Result in usable and comparable information that allows public and private health care purchasers, consumers, and data analysts to identify and compare health plans, health insurers, health care facilities, and health care providers regarding the provision of safe, value based, cost-effective, high-quality health care services; (5) Use and build upon existing data collection standards and methods to establish and maintain the GAPCD in a cost-effective and efficient manner; (6) Are designed to measure the following performance domains: safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and patient-centeredness; (7) Incorporate and utilize claims, eligibility, and other publicly available data to the extent it is the most cost-effective method of collecting data to minimize the cost and administrative burden on data sources;

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(8) Include recommendations about whether to include data on the uninsured; (9) Address the harmonization of the GAPCD with other states', regions', and federal efforts concerning all-payer claims databases; (10) Address the harmonization of the GAPCD with federal legislation concerning an all-payer claims database; (11) Address a limit on the number of times the administrator may require submission of the required data elements; (12) Address a limit on the number of times the administrator may change the required data elements for submission in a calendar year considering administrative costs, resources, and time required to fulfill the requests; and (13) Address compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as amended, and other proprietary information related to collection and release of data. (b) The advisory committee shall make ongoing recommendations to the director to ensure the operations and design of the GAPCD continue to be effective and meet the objectives of the GAPCD. (c) The advisory committee shall conduct an evaluation of the GAPCD at least every five years to ensure that the purposes are met.
31-53-43. (a) The director shall seek funding for the creation of the all-payer health claims database and develop a plan for the financial stability of the GAPCD. No later than March 15, 2021, the director shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the status of the funding effort and on the status of the recommendations of the advisory committee. The report shall include the final data elements recommended by the advisory committee, the final provisions contemplated to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as amended, and any other final recommendations that are ready at the time of the report. (b) If sufficient funding is received through gifts, grants, and donations or through appropriations on or before January 1, 2022, as determined by the director, the administrator shall, in consultation with the advisory committee, create the GAPCD in accordance with this article. (c) The GAPCD shall be operational no later than January 1, 2023.
31-53-44. The objectives of the GAPCD shall be to facilitate data-driven, evidence-based improvements in access, quality, and cost of health care and to promote and improve public health through the understanding of health care expenditure patterns and operation and performance of the health care system. Specific uses of the GAPCD include, but are not limited to:
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(4) Measuring utilization of health care services; (5) Identifying health disparities; (6) Informing consumers of cost and quality of health care; (7) Supporting the planning and evaluation of health care operations and care; (8) Improving coordination of care; (9) Enabling oversight of health insurance premium medical loss ratios; and (10) Conducting waste, fraud, and abuse studies.
31-53-45. (a) The administrator of the GAPCD shall be the Center for Health Analytics and Informatics of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The administrator, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall:
(1) Determine the data to be collected from submitting entities and the method of collection, including mandatory and voluntary reporting of health care and health quality data; (2) Seek to establish agreements for voluntary reporting of health care claims data from health care payers that are not subject to mandatory reporting requirements in order to ensure availability of the most comprehensive and systemwide data on health care costs and quality; (3) Seek to establish agreements or requests with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to obtain Medicare health claims data; (4) Determine the measures necessary to implement the reporting requirements in a manner that is cost-effective and reasonable for data sources and timely, relevant, and reliable for public and private health care purchasers and consumers, providers, and policymakers; (5) Determine the reports and data to be made available to the public with recommendations from the advisory committee in order to accomplish the purposes of this Code section, including conducting studies and reporting the results of the studies; (6) Collect, aggregate, distribute, and publicly report performance data on quality, health outcomes, health disparities, cost, utilization, and pricing in a manner accessible for public and private health care purchasers and consumers, providers, and policymakers; (7) Protect patient privacy in compliance with state and federal health record confidentiality laws while preserving the ability to analyze data and share with providers and submitting entities to ensure accuracy prior to the public release of information; (8) Report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before March 1 of each year on the status of implementing the GAPCD and any recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes, with input from the advisory committee, that would advance the purposes of this article; and (9) Provide leadership and coordination of public and private health care quality and performance measurements to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, transparency, and informed choice by public and private health care purchasers and consumers.

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(b) The administrator, with input from the advisory committee, shall: (1) Incorporate and utilize publicly available data other than administrative claims data, if necessary, to measure and analyze a significant health care quality, safety, or cost issue that cannot be adequately measured with administrative claims data alone; (2) Require submitting entities to submit data necessary to implement the GAPCD; and (3) Determine the data elements to be collected, the reporting formats for data submitted, and the use and reporting of any data submitted. Data collection shall align with national, regional, and other uniform all-payer claims databases' standards when possible.
(c) The administrator, with input from the advisory committee, may: (1) Audit the accuracy of all data submitted; (2) Contract with third parties to collect and process the health care data collected pursuant to this article. The contract shall prohibit the collection of unencrypted social security numbers and the use of the data for any purpose other than those specifically authorized by the contract. The contract shall require the third party to transmit the data collected and processed under such contract to the administrator or other designated entity; and (3) Share data regionally or help develop a multistate effort if recommended by the advisory committee.
31-53-46. The advisory committee and the administrator should consider the following design criteria:
(1) Allowing the use of federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 compliant, government level secured cloud computing resources to save funding; (2) Ensuring all inbound data is converted to a common standard and ensuring that data quality checks are done on inbound data; (3) Requiring all communications to and from the database to use encryption and IP whitelisting where appropriate; (4) Providing industry standard interfaces for accessing the data from approved users; (5) Grouping the data in ways to match the relevant cohorts of interest; and (6) Insuring that at no point does any personally identifiable information reside in the database.
31-53-47. (a) Beginning in January, 2023, and every month thereafter, all submitting entities shall submit claims data for state residents to the GAPCD in accordance with this article and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article. (b) Submitting entities shall submit 95 percent of data within 60 days from the day that the adjudicated claims were paid, and 100 percent of data within 180 days from the day adjudicated claims were sent for payment. The administrator shall establish a Data Submission Guide to ensure uniformity of data, which may be based on currently existing

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data standards, such as the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) and ASC X12 Post Adjudicated Claims Data Reporting (PACDR). (c) Self-funded employer sponsored plans may voluntarily submit monthly claims data to the GAPCD when the employer has opted in writing to the submission of the data. The carrier or administrator shall notify the employer of the employer's option to authorize the submission of the data. (d) Direct personal identifiers contained in claim data submitted pursuant to this article shall not be considered a public record and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records.
31-53-48. (a) The GAPCD shall be designed to:
(1) Provide access to the public through a public portal, contingent on funding, in a form and manner that ensures the privacy and security of personal health information as required by state and federal law, as a resource to insurers, consumers, employers, providers, purchasers of health care, and state agencies to allow for continuous review of health care utilization, expenditures, and quality and safety performance in this state; (2) Provide access through memoranda of understanding and after consultation with the advisory committee to the Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and other departments of state government for the purposes of objectives and uses included in Code Section 31-53-44; (3) Provide for custom data requests from communities, individuals, researchers, organizations, and private companies, subject to rules promulgated by the office; (4) Allow for comparisons of geographic, demographic, and economic factors and institutional size; and (5) Present data in a consumer-friendly manner. (b) The collection, storage, and release of health care data and other information pursuant to this article shall be subject to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as amended.
31-53-49. (a) The administrator shall prepare an annual report to include:
(1) Any policies established or revised pursuant to state and federal medical privacy laws, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as amended; (2) The number of requests for data and reports from the GAPCD, whether the request was submitted by a state agency or private entity, the purpose of the project, a list of the requests for which the administrator was advised that the release was consistent with rule and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as amended, and a list of the requests not recommended for release; (3) For each request recommended, the administrator must provide the federal regulation pursuant to which the use or disclosure was recommended, and whether a

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data use agreement or limited data set data use agreement was executed for the use or disclosure; (4) A description of any data breaches, actions taken to provide notifications, if applicable, and actions taken to prevent a recurrence; (5) The uses of the data in the GAPCD; (6) Public studies produced by the administrator; (7) The cost of administering the GAPCD, the sources of the funding, and the total revenue taken in by the GAPCD; (8) The recipients of the data, the purposes of the data requests, and whether a fee was charged for the data; and (9) A fee schedule displaying the fees for providing custom data reports from the GAPCD. (b) Such annual report for the previous calendar year shall be provided no later than March 1 to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairperson of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, and the chairperson of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
31-53-50. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any submitting entity that fails to submit claims data in accordance with this article shall be subject to penalty. The office shall adopt a schedule of penalties not to exceed $1,000.00 per day of violation, determined by the severity of the violation. A penalty imposed under this subsection may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the director considers proper and consistent with the public health and safety. Any fines collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into the state treasury. (b) Any submitting entity that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Insurance that fails to submit claims data in accordance with this article shall be subject to violation of paragraph (14.2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-6-4, and any other penalties that may be imposed by the Commissioner of Insurance. The GAPCD may refer violations by such submitting entities to the Commissioner of Insurance for enforcement action for each instance in which such submitting entity fails to submit claims data to the GAPCD in accordance with this article. The rules promulgated pursuant to Code Section 31-53-51, shall include processes for referring violations to the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to this subsection. (c) This Code section shall not apply to state or federal agencies that are submitting entities.
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31-53-52. If at any time it is determined that there is not sufficient funding to finance the ongoing operations of the GAPCD, the GAPCD shall cease operating and the advisory committee and administrator shall no longer have the duty to carry out the functions required pursuant to this article. If the GAPCD ceases to operate, any data submitted shall be destroyed or returned to its original source.

31-53-53. Nothing in this article shall be construed to impose any reporting obligation on any selffunded employer or plan sponsor, or to impose any requirement with respect to the manner in which any such self-funded plan is administered. Nothing in this article shall prevent an insurer or third-party administrator from communicating its views to an employer about the employer's decision whether to opt into the submission of claims data."

SECTION 2. Code Section 33-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(14.2) Failing to submit all claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database as required in Article 3 of Chapter 53 of Title 31."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M

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E Bentley Benton Beverly
Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dunahoo Efstration
Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn
Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 384 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 473. By Senator Harper of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to historic preservation from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to disburse the fund allocated from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn
Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 426. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Rhett of the 33rd, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air quality, so as to provide for the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton
Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
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Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 1039. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Rhodes of the 120th, LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th and Burchett of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to provide additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 367. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Brass of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness

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of educational programs, so as to reduce the number of student assessments; to provide for when assessments must be administered; to provide for analysis of locally implemented assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to reduce the number of student assessments; to provide for when assessments must be administered; to provide for analysis of locally implemented assessments; to remove outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, is amended by revising Code Section 202-281, relating to student assessments, as follows:
"20-2-281. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program and shall fund all costs of providing and scoring such instruments, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. The student assessment program shall include a comprehensive summative assessment program for grades three through 12. In addition, each local school system shall administer, with state funding, a research based formative assessment with a summative component that is tied to performance indicators in English language arts/reading and mathematics in grades one and two, subject to available appropriations. Such research based assessment shall be selected after consultation with local school systems. Such research based assessment shall provide for real-time data analysis for students, teachers, school leaders, and parents; allow flexible grouping of students based on skill level; and measure student progress toward grade-level expectations throughout the school year. Each local school system may elect to administer, with state funding, nationally norm referenced instruments in reading, mathematics, science, or social studies in grade three, four, or five and in grade six, seven, or eight, subject to available appropriations, with assistance to such local school systems by the State Board of Education with regard to administration guidance, scoring, and reporting of such instruments. Further, the The State Board of Education shall adopt a school readiness assessment for students entering first grade and shall administer such assessment

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pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151. Each local school system is strongly encouraged to develop and implement a program of multiple formative assessments implement programs in reading and mathematics for kindergarten through fifth grade to ensure that students entering sixth grade are on track to meet grade-level expectations, including mastery in reading by the end of third grade to prepare for the infusion of literacy in subsequent grades and mastery in basic mathematics skills by the end of fifth grade and in accordance with the local school system's five-year strategic plan, performance indicators, and, if applicable, flexibility contract or other agreement with the State Board of Education for local school systems that are not under a flexibility contract. The State Board of Education shall periodically review, revise, and upgrade the content standards. Following the adoption of such content standards, the State Board of Education shall contract for development of end-of-grade assessments to measure the content standards. As part of the comprehensive summative assessment program, endof-grade assessments in English language arts/reading and mathematics shall be administered annually to students in grades three through eight, and; such tests in science and social studies shall be administered annually to students in grades five and eight; and such tests in social studies shall be administered annually to students in grade eight; provided, however, that each local school system participating in the innovative assessment pilot program established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-286 shall be required to administer only such end-of-grade assessments as specified in the local school system's flexibility contract, as amended for participation in the innovative assessment pilot program. These tests shall contain features that allow for comparability to other states with which establishing such comparison would be statistically sound; provided, however, that no such comparison shall be conducted which would relinquish any measure of control over assessments to any individual or entity outside the state. The Department of Education shall annually publish a report of aggregated data from local schools and local school systems that compares performance to other states using data from such features. Further, as As part of the comprehensive summative assessment program, the State Board of Education shall adopt and administer, through the Department of Education, one end-of-course assessments assessment for students in grades nine through 12 for all in each of the four core subjects, as determined by the state board; provided, however, that each local school system participating in the innovative assessment pilot program established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-286 shall be required to administer only such end-of-course assessments as specified in the local school system's flexibility contract, as amended for participation in the innovative assessment pilot program. Writing performance shall be assessed, at a minimum, for students in grades three, five, and eight, and 11 and may be assessed for students in additional grade levels as designated by the State Board of Education and once in grades nine through 12. Such required writing performance assessment may be embedded within the assessments included in the comprehensive summative assessment program. Writing performance results shall be provided to students and their parents. If authorized to establish and operate an innovative assessment system pursuant to 34 C.F.R. Section 200.104, the Department of Education may establish a pilot program for local school

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systems that have an existing program of multiple formative assessments during the course of the academic year that result in a single summative score that is valid and reliable in measuring individual student achievement or growth and assessing individual student needs or deficiencies, to utilize such local assessments in place of end-of-grade or end-of-course assessments, if provided for in the terms of the local school system's flexibility contract. As used in this subsection, the term 'flexibility contract' means a charter for a charter system or a charter school or a contract entered into with the State Board of Education for a strategic waivers school system. (b) The nationally norm-referenced instruments provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide students and their parents with grade equivalencies and percentile ranks which result from the administration of such instruments. The administering agencies of such norm-referenced instruments shall also provide reports of aggregated data from local schools and local school systems. End-of-grade assessments shall provide for results that reflect student achievement at the individual student, classroom, school, system, state, and national levels. The State Board of Education shall participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and may participate in any other tests with norm-referenced items that will allow benchmarking this state's performance against national or international performance. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Governor, the General Assembly the respective chairpersons of the House Education Committee and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, and the State Board of Education and shall be reported to the citizens of Georgia. One of the components in the awarding of salary supplements as part of a pay for performance or related plan under this article may be assessments of student achievement. (b.1) The State Board of Education shall notify local school systems and individual schools of the results of the assessment instruments administered under this Code section at the earliest possible date determined by the state board, but not later than the beginning of the subsequent school year. In the event the state board is unable to provide timely results in the first year of implementation of a substantially new assessment instrument, the provisions in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-283 shall not apply. (c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to condition the awarding of a high school diploma to a student upon achievement of satisfactory scores on end-of course assessments and other instruments adopted and administered by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The state board is authorized and directed to adopt regulations providing that any disabled child, as defined by the provisions of this article, shall be afforded opportunities to take any test adopted by the state board as a condition for the awarding of a high school diploma. Such regulations shall further provide for appropriate accommodations in the administration of such test. Such regulations shall further provide for the awarding of a special education diploma to any disabled student who is lawfully assigned to a special education program and who does not achieve a passing score on such test or who has not completed all of the requirements

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for a high school diploma but who has nevertheless completed his or her Individualized Education Program.
(d)(1) The State Board of Education shall develop or adopt alternate assessments to be administered to those students with significant cognitive disabilities, receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152, who cannot access the state adopted content standards without appropriate accommodations to those standards and for whom the assessment instruments adopted under subsection (a) of this Code section, even with allowable accommodations, would not provide an appropriate measure of student achievement, as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program team. Such alternate assessments shall be aligned with alternate academic achievement standards that have been adopted through a documented and validated standards-setting process, for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, provided that those standards are aligned with the state standards established pursuant to Code Section 202-140 and promote access to the general education curriculum, consistent with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The State Board of Education shall ensure that any alternate assessments developed or adopted pursuant to this subsection are in compliance with applicable federal law, but do not impose requirements in excess of such federal law in a manner that unduly burdens a local school system or that does not benefit students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. (2) A student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessment and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (e) The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding accommodations and the participation of limited-Englishproficient students, as defined in Code Section 20-2-156, in the assessments described in this Code section. (f) For those students with an Individualized Education Program, each such student's Individualized Education Program team shall identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (g) Under rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education shall, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, release some or all of the questions and answers to each end-of-grade assessment and each end-of-course assessment administered under subsection (a) of this Code section after the last time such assessment is administered for a school year. (h) The State Board of Education shall make all end-of-course assessments available for administration online and shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students and school systems utilizing such online assessments. (i) The Department of Education shall develop study guides for the end-of-grade assessments and end-of-course assessments administered pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Each school system shall distribute the study guides to students who do not perform satisfactorily on one or more parts of an assessment instrument administered under this Code section and to the parents or guardians of such students.

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(j) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring the results of core subject end-of-course assessments to be included as a factor in a student's final grade in the core subject course for which the end-of-course assessment is given. (k) In addition to the assessment instruments adopted by the State Board of Education and administered by the Department of Education, a local school system may adopt and administer criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment instruments, or both, at any grade level. Such locally adopted assessment instruments may not replace the state's adopted assessment instruments for purposes of state accountability programs. A local school system shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred for locally adopted assessment instruments. Students with Individualized Education Programs must be included in the locally adopted assessments or provided an alternate assessment in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (l) In adopting academic skills assessment instruments under this Code section, the State Board of Education or local school system shall ensure the security of the instruments in their preparation, administration, and scoring. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, meetings or portions of meetings held by the state board or a local board of education at which individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items are discussed or adopted shall not be open to the public, and the assessment instruments or assessment instrument items shall be confidential. (m) The results of individual student performance on academic skills assessment instruments administered under this Code section shall be confidential and may be released only in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. (n) Overall student performance data shall be disaggregated by ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, disability, language proficiency, grade level, subject area, school, system, and other categories determined by policies established by the Office of Student Achievement. (o) Student performance data shall be made available to the public, with appropriate interpretations, by the State Board of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, and local school system. The information made available to the public shall not contain the names of individual students or teachers. (p) Teachers in kindergarten through grade 12 shall be offered the opportunity to participate annually in a staff development program on the use of tests within the instructional program designed to improve students' academic achievement. This program shall instruct teachers on curriculum alignment related to tests, disaggregated student test data to identify student academic weaknesses by subtests, and other appropriate applications as determined by the State Board of Education. (q) The State Board of Education shall consider the passage by a student of an industry certification examination or a state licensure examination which is approved by the State Board of Education or an ACCUPLACER score approved by the State Board of Education when considering whether to grant such student a variance or a waiver of one or more end-of-course assessments or other instruments required by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section in order to obtain a Georgia

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high school diploma; provided, however, that the state board shall not grant a variance to a student unless the student has attempted and failed to pass the relevant end-of-course assessment or assessments at least four times. (r) In order to maximize classroom instruction time, the State Board of Education shall study and adopt policies beginning with the 2017-2018 school year that will move the end-of-grade and end-of-course assessment testing windows as close to the end of the school year or semester as possible. The Department of Education shall prepare and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee no later than December 31, 2016, regarding proposed policies and obstacles that prevent testing windows from being scheduled later in the school year or semester. Local school systems are strongly encouraged to administer any such state required assessments within the last week of the school system's midyear semester, for assessments administered at the end of a midyear semester, and within the last two weeks of the school year for the school system, for assessments administered at the end of the academic year local school systems shall administer the state required end-of-grade assessments for grades three through eight within 25 school days of the school system's last school day of the regular school year. The state required end-of-course assessments for grades nine through 12 shall be administered on dates set by the Department of Education. (s) All assessments adopted or developed by the State Board of Education pursuant to this Code section shall be verified for reliability and validity by a nationally recognized, research based, third-party evaluator.
(t)(1) The State Board of Education shall direct the existing assessment workgroup to pursue maximum flexibility for state and local assessments under federal law. Such maximum flexibility shall include, but not be limited to, utilization of nationally recognized college and career ready high school assessments, provided that comparability can be established pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, as well as application for innovative assessment demonstration authority, as provided for in 34 C.F.R. Section 200.104. The state board shall provide a report regarding such no later than September 1, 2017, to the State School Superintendent, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Education and Youth Committee and the House Committee on Education and shall post such report on the Department of Education website no later than September 1, 2017. (2) The State Board of Education shall conduct a comparability study to determine and establish the concordance of nationally recognized academic assessments, including, but not limited to, the SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER with alignment to state content standards in grades nine through 12. Such comparability study shall also determine whether the nationally recognized high school academic assessment provides data that are comparable to current end-of-course assessments and valid and reliable for all subgroups and whether the assessment provides differentiation between schools' performances as required by the state accountability plan. The state board shall initiate such study no later than July 1, 2017, and shall post such study on the Department of Education website and provide the study to the State School Superintendent, Governor,

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Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Education and Youth Committee and the House Committee on Education upon completion of the federal review process. (t) The Department of Education may conduct an analysis of locally implemented assessments administered in local school systems, including the purpose, use, and number of locally implemented assessments. Based on this analysis, the Department of Education shall identify systems to assist with identification and elimination of redundant assessments and provide guidance to such school systems on developing effective locally implemented assessments that are most helpful with improving student achievement."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on August 1, 2020.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson E Hill
Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 445. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Jones of the 25th and Lucas of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize certain water and water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize certain water and water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, is amended by revising paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-73, relating to definitions as follows:
"(10) 'Local issuing authority' means the governing authority of any county or municipality which is certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8. Said term shall also include any water authority or water and sewer authority which has been authorized by local law to be responsible for storm-water management and to

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implement and enforce all related ordinances and regulations and, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with each governing authority of an applicable county or municipality, operates a storm-water utility and maintains the storm-water management system and soil erosion and sedimentation control permitting, inspection, and enforcement of such county or municipality."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (c), and (e) of Code Section 12-7-7, relating to permit or notice of intent required for land-disturbing activities, approval of application and issuance of permit, denial of permit, and bond requirement, as follows:
"(b) In those counties, and municipalities, and service areas for water or water and sewer authorities which are certified as local issuing authorities pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8:
(1) The application for such permit shall be made to and the permit shall be issued by the governing authority of the county wherein such land-disturbing activities are to occur, in the event that such activities will occur outside the corporate limits of a municipality; (2) In those instances where such activities will occur within the corporate limits of any municipality, the application for such permit shall be made to and the permit shall be issued by the governing authority of the municipality in which such land-disturbing activities are to occur; and (3) In those instances where such activities will occur within the service area of a water authority or water and sewer authority, the application of such permit shall be made to and the permit shall be issued by such authority in which such land-disturbing activities are to occur within the authority's service area; and (3)(4) The local issuing authority shall conduct inspections and enforce the permits it issues. (c) In those counties, and municipalities, and service areas for water or water and sewer authorities which are not certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8, the terms of the state general permit shall apply, those terms shall be enforced by the division, and no individual land-disturbing activity permit under this Code section will be required; provided, however, that notice of intent shall be submitted to the division prior to commencement of any land-disturbing activities under the state general permit in any of such uncertified counties, or municipalities, and service areas for water or water and sewer authorities." "(e) Except as provided in this subsection, no permit shall be issued pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section unless the erosion and sediment control plan has been approved by the appropriate district as is required by Code Section 12-7-10. When the governing authority of a county or municipality jurisdiction or entity that is certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8 lying within the boundaries of the district demonstrates capabilities to review and approve an erosion and sediment control plan and requests an agreement with the district to conduct such review and approval, the

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district, with the concurrence of the commission, shall enter into an agreement which allows the governing authority jurisdiction or entity that is certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8 to conduct review and approval without referring the application and plan to the district, if such governing authority jurisdiction or entity that is certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8 meets the conditions specified by the district as set forth in the agreement. A district may not enter into an agreement authorized in this Code section with the governing authority of any county or municipality which any jurisdiction or entity that is not certified pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-7-8."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) and revising subsections (b) through (d) of Code Section 12-7-8, relating to certification of locality as local issuing authority, periodic review, procedure for revoking certification, and enforcement actions, as follows:
"(4) If a local issuing authority certified by the director under paragraph (1) of this subsection has within its jurisdiction an area served by a water authority or water and sewer authority which has been authorized by local law to be responsible for stormwater management and to implement and enforce all relevant ordinances and regulations and, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the governing authority of a county or municipality, operates a storm-water utility and maintains the storm-water management system and soil erosion and sedimentation control permitting, inspection, and enforcement within such county or municipality, such water authority or water and sewer authority may, in the sole discretion of the director, be certified as the local issuing authority for the county or municipality which it serves.
(i) In the event that a water authority or water and sewer authority serves more than one county or municipality that is a local issuing authority certified by the director under paragraph (1) of this subsection, such water authority or water and sewer authority must have authority to implement and enforce all relevant ordinances and regulations from and an intergovernmental agreement with every applicable county or municipality before the director may certify such water authority or water and sewer authority as a local issuing authority for any county or municipality which it serves. (ii) In the event that a water authority or water and sewer authority serves less than an entire county or municipality that is a local issuing authority certified by the director under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the intergovernmental agreement described under this paragraph shall specify the jurisdictional boundaries within which the water authority or water and sewer authority shall act as the local issuing authority." (b) The districts or the commission or both shall review semi-annually the actions of counties and municipalities jurisdictions and entities which have been certified as local issuing authorities pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The districts or the commission or both may provide technical assistance to any county or municipality

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jurisdiction or entity for the purpose of improving the effectiveness of the county's or municipality's jurisdiction's or entity's erosion and sedimentation control program. The districts or the commission shall notify the division and request investigation by the division if any deficient or ineffective local program is found. (c) The board, on or before December 31, 2003, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the requirements and standards for certification and the procedures for decertification of a local issuing authority. The division may periodically review the actions of counties and municipalities jurisdictions and entities which have been certified as local issuing authorities pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Such review may include, but shall not be limited to, review of the administration and enforcement of and compliance with a governing authority's the applicable ordinances and regulations and review of conformance with an agreement, if any, between the district and the governing local issuing authority. If such review indicates that the governing authority of any county or municipality jurisdiction or entity certified pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section has not administered, enforced, or complied with its ordinances or regulations or has not conducted the program in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 12-7-7, the division shall notify the governing authority of the county or municipality that jurisdiction or entity in writing. The governing authority of any county or municipality jurisdiction or entity so notified shall have 90 days within which to take the necessary corrective action to retain certification as a local issuing authority. If the county or municipality jurisdiction or entity does not take necessary corrective action within 90 days after notification by the division, the division shall revoke the certification of the county or municipality jurisdiction or entity as a local issuing authority. (d) The director may determine that the public interest requires initiation of an enforcement action by the division. Where such a determination is made and the local issuing authority has failed to secure compliance, the director may implement the board's rules and seek compliance under provisions of Code Sections 12-7-12 through 12-7-15. For purposes of this subsection, enforcement actions taken by the division pursuant to Code Sections 12-7-12 through 12-7-15 shall not require prior revocation of certification of the county or municipality jurisdiction or entity as a local issuing authority."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague E Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner
Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson E Hill
Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche
Kelley Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall McClain E McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves
Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 38th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 416

Office of College and Career Transitions; change the name to Office of College and Career Academies (Ed-Jasperse-11th) Mullis-53rd (Rules Committee Substitute LC 34 5704S)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 416. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-4-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of College and Career Transitions and powers and duties, so as to change the name of the Office of College and Career Transitions to the Office of College and Career Academies; to provide for the appointment and duties of a director of said office; to provide for the approval of advisers to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for collaboration between the office and certain entities to support efforts to recruit new industries and expand existing industries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise the compensation of the Lieutenant Governor; to revise the compensation of the members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, is amended by revising paragraph (a)(2) as follows:
"(2) Lieutenant Governor .................................................................. $54,920.00 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 14 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year."

SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(22)(A), which is reserved, as follows:
"(A) Reserved Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for each member of the General Assembly for the 2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2020 fiscal year."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Trammell of the 132nd moved that SB 416 be placed upon the table.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague N Belton E Bennett E Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner

Y Davis N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart E England N Erwin Y Evans N Fleming
Frazier

N Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M N Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Jones, V

Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C N Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons

Y Shannon Y Sharper N Silcox N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.

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N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Caldwell N Campbell Y Cannon
Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooke N Cooper N Corbett

Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene N Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson E Hill N Hitchens

Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero N Lott N Lumsden E Marin N Martin N Mathiak N Mathis N McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruett N Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux N Rogers N Rutledge N Sainz E Schofield N Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner N Washburn N Watson N Welch N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 63, nays 92.

The motion was lost.

The Rules Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G N Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 106, nays 51.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 417. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Clark of the 147th and Williams of the 145th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for qualifications; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for emergencies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 759. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Fleming of the 121st, Welch of the 110th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change

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certain provisions relating to Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 877. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Jones of the 167th, Mathis of the 144th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for standards for issuance of a Georgia certificate of title for certain motor vehicles converted from original manufacturer condition in order to comply with certain state and federal requirements; to provide for exceptions to certain federal standards for such motor vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 918. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to revise various provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy; to repeal provisions relating to required licensure as a pharmacy by pharmacy benefits managers engaging in the practice of pharmacy; to revise provisions relating to "The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights"; to revise pharmacy anti-steering provisions; to revise various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 972. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, Parsons of the 44th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous offenses and penalties, so as to provide for penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1125. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Silcox of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Smith of the 70th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,

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relating to general provisions relating to health and state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, respectively, so as to provide for information and screening coverage for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for a definition; to provide for identified and compiled information to be posted on the internet and distributed to physicians; to provide for coverage under the state health benefit plan for additional screening for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1029. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1030. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for the sitting chief judge of the magistrate court to serve out his or her term of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1138. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Argyle, approved November 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 301), so as to provide for elections and procedures; to provide for oaths; to provide for qualifications of voters; to provide for a county sheriff; to provide for a town clerk; to provide for bonds; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor and council; to provide for public works; to provide for a mayor's court; to provide for sanctions for violations of law; to provide for compensation of various officials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1154. By Representative Moore of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Dade County to charge a technology fee for each fine assessed for a criminal, traffic, or ordinance violation; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1163. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1166. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fayette County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1169. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Shellman, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4412), so as to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1171. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Rutledge of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Newton County to dissolve the Newton County Recreation Commission; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1173. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Bluffton, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3786), so as to provide that the mayor can vote on the city council to provide a majority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1174. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Belton of the 112th, Rutledge of the 109th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to create the Newton County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for definitions; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1176. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Mountain Park in the Counties of Fulton and Cherokee, approved March 30, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3560), so as to provide a new term for a city council seat; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1177. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1178. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for

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educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1179. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to the tax commissioner to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1180. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia for the election of members of the Board of Education of Chattooga County by the people, which amendment was proposed by 1959 House Resolution No. 146-432, Resolution Act No. 51 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 453), as amended by 1968 House Resolution No. 675-1458, Resolution Act No. 245 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 1764), and as continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 6, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3821); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1182. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th, Barr of the 103rd and Hawkins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Family Connection Network, approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L.2011, p. 4046); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1189. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th, Barr of the 103rd and Hawkins of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Commission for Children and Families, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4874); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1199. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Franklin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Franklin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4770), so as to increase the amount of such exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1215. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Singleton of the 71st and Mathiak of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Fayetteville City; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 28.

By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Rahman of the 5th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to prohibit certain insurers from imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than such charges imposed for physician or osteopath services to an insured for services rendered by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague E Belton E Bennett E Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero
Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin E Reeves
Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 123. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Watson of the 1st, Kirk of the 13th, Orrock of the 36th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to eliminate the coal ash surcharge imposed by host local governments regarding municipal solid waste disposal facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 288. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Jordan of the 6th, Parent of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of certain criminal history record information of arrests when there has been a final disposition other than a conviction or a certain time period and conditions are met since a conviction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 295. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise the cost-of-living and general performance based increases to take into account the increases provided for in 2020; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 313. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 377. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Burke of the 11th, Mullis of the 53rd, Robertson of the 29th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspections, so as to reduce the number of required annual elevator inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 391. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Burke of the 11th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply of certain prescription medications under certain emergency situations; to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to allow pharmacists to dispense certain refill prescription medications under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 408. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Anderson of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, so as to repeal the sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 442. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Tillery of the 19th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 462. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other

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authority relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loan Commissioner to the Department of Banking and Finance; to change the name of such loans to installment loans; to revise a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to issuing installment loans; to provide for exemptions; to provide for powers and duties relative to the department; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to conform cross-references; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 477. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Strickland of the 17th, Parent of the 42nd, Kennedy of the 18th and Jones II of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigation of family violence, preparation of written report, review of report by defendant arrested for family violence, and compilation of statistics, so as to revise the terminology used in determining whom to arrest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague E Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill
Hitchens

E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin E Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 446. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization of posting cash bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for unclaimed cash bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger
Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner
Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D
Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill
Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves
Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 137, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 337. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:

A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton

Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves
Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers
Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins
Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess for five minutes.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 1114. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or

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waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-159. (a) The department shall provide Medicaid coverage for:
(1) Lactation care and services, as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 43-22A3, to pregnant and lactating women and to children who are breastfeeding or receiving their mother's milk; and (2) Postpartum care for mothers for a period of six months following the date the woman gives birth. (b) If necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section, the department shall submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective only upon the effective date of a specific appropriation of funds for purposes of this Act, as expressed in a line item making specific reference to such Act in a General Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Cooper of the 43rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1114.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

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Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 144, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 987. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, LaHood of the 175th, Jones of the 47th, Petrea of the 166th, Efstration of the 104th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; to increase the maximum fines for violation by health care facilities; to provide for staffing, training, and financial stability requirements for certain personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for limited nursing services in assisted living communities; to provide for certification of memory care centers; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 43 of the

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O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to rename the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 and Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act" and health, respectively, so as to provide additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; to prohibit retaliation against a person relating to a report that a disabled adult or elder person is in need of protective services or has been the victim of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; to increase the maximum fines for violation by health care facilities; to provide for staffing, training, and financial stability requirements for certain personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for limited nursing services in assisted living communities; to provide for certification of memory care centers; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to rename the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators; to require licensure of assisted living community administrators and certain personal care home administrators; to revise the composition of the board; to provide for the establishment of additional licensure criteria; 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 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"30-5-4.1. No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against:
(1) Any person who makes a report pursuant to this chapter, who testifies in any judicial proceeding arising from the report, who provides protective services, who participates in an investigation, or who participates on an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team under the provisions of this chapter; or (2) Any disabled adult or elder person who is the subject of a report."

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SECTION 2. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Code Section 31-2-4, relating to the Department of Community Health's powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, by revising paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (d), as follows:
"(9) Shall establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for licensure activities for institutions and other health care related entities required to be licensed, permitted, registered, certificated, or commissioned by the department pursuant to Chapter 7, 13, 23, or 44 of this title, Chapter 5 of Title 26, paragraph (8) of this subsection, or Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. Such schedules shall be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such licensure activities. Such fees may be annually adjusted by the department but shall not be increased by more than the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the proceeds from all fees imposed pursuant to this paragraph be used to support and improve the quality of licensing services provided by the department;
(10)(A) May accept the certification or accreditation of an entity or program by a certification or accreditation body, in accordance with specific standards, as evidence of compliance by the entity or program with the substantially equivalent departmental requirements for issuance or renewal of a permit or provisional permit, provided that such certification or accreditation is established prior to the issuance or renewal of such permits. The department may not require an additional departmental inspection of any entity or program whose certification or accreditation has been accepted by the department, except to the extent that such specific standards are less rigorous or less comprehensive than departmental requirements. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit either departmental inspections for violations of such standards or requirements or the revocation of or refusal to issue or renew permits, as authorized by applicable law, or for violation of any other applicable law or regulation pursuant thereto. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Entity or program' means an agency, center, facility, institution, community living arrangement, drug abuse treatment and education program, or entity subject to regulation by the department under Chapters 7, 13, 22, 23, and 44 of this title; Chapter 5 of Title 26; paragraph (8) of this subsection; and Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. (ii) 'Permit' means any license, permit, registration, certificate, or commission issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of the law cited in division (i) of this subparagraph;"

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-2-8, relating to actions by the Department of Community Health against certain applicants or licensees, by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (c) and subsection (e) as follows:
"(6)(A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, impose Impose a fine, not to exceed a total of $25,000.00, of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 per day for each violation of a law, rule, regulation, or formal order related to the initial or ongoing licensing of any agency, facility, institution, or entity, up to a total of $40,000.00; (B) Impose a mandatory fine of no less than $5,000.00 for a violation of a law, rule, regulation, or formal order related to the initial or ongoing licensing of long-term care facility which has caused the death of or serious physical harm to a resident in such facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'serious physical harm' means an injury which causes any significant impairment of the physical condition of the resident as determined by qualified medical personnel; (C) No except that no fine may be imposed pursuant to this paragraph against any nursing facility, nursing home, or intermediate care facility which is subject to intermediate sanctions under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396r(h)(2)(A), as amended, whether or not those sanctions are actually imposed; or" "(e) The department may deny a license or otherwise restrict a license for any applicant who has had a license denied, revoked, or suspended within one year of the date of an application or who has transferred ownership or governing authority of an agency, facility, institution, or entity subject to regulation by the department within one year of the date of a new application when such transfer was made in order to avert denial, revocation, or suspension of a license or to avert the payment of fines assessed by the department pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-3.2, relating to notice of cited deficiency and imposition of sanction, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A personal care home, assisted living community, nursing home, or intermediate care home licensed under this article shall give notice in the event that such facility has been cited by the department for any deficiency for which the facility has received notice of the imposition of any sanction available under federal or state laws or regulations, except where a plan of correction is the only sanction to be imposed."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12, relating to the licensure and regulation of personal care homes, as follows:
"31-7-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Direct care staff person' means any employee, facility volunteer, or contract staff who provides to residents:

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(A) Any personal services, including but not limited to, medication administration or assistance, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; or (B) Any other limited nursing services, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12.2. (1)(2) 'Personal care home' means any dwelling, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food service, and one or more personal services for two or more adults who are not related to the owner or administrator by blood or marriage. This term shall not include host homes, as defined in paragraph (18) of subsection (b) of Code Section 37-1-20. (2)(3) 'Personal services' includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Personal services shall not include medical, nursing, or health services; provided, however, that the department shall be authorized to grant a waiver of this provision in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.3 for the waiver of rules and regulations and in the same manner and only to the same extent as granted on or before June 30, 2011. (b) All personal care homes shall be licensed as provided for in Code Section 31-7-3, except that, in lieu of licensure, the department may require persons who operate personal care homes with two or three beds for nonfamily adults to comply with registration requirements delineated by the department. Such registration requirements within this category shall authorize the department to promulgate pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' reasonable standards to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of such personal care homes. (c) Upon the designation by the department and with the consent of county boards of health, such boards may act as agents to the department in performing inspections and other authorized functions regarding personal care homes licensed under this chapter. With approval of the department, county boards of health may establish inspection fees to defray part of the costs of inspections performed for the department. (d) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman, on that ombudsman's initiative or in response to complaints made by or on behalf of residents of a registered or licensed personal care home, may conduct investigations in matters within the ombudsman's powers and duties. (e) The department shall promulgate procedures to govern the waiver, variance, and exemption process related to personal care homes pursuant to Chapter 2 of this title. Such procedures shall include published, measurable criteria for the decision process, shall take into account the need for protection of public and individual health, care, and safety, and shall afford an opportunity for public input into the process. (f) On and after July 1, 2021, personal care homes with 25 or more beds shall be required to meet the following staffing and training requirements:

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(1) Ensure that each direct care staff person receives initial and annual training covering topics specified by the department to ensure a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of caring for elderly and disabled adults; and (2) Maintain an average monthly minimum on-site staffing ratio of one direct care staff person for every 15 residents during all waking hours and one direct care staff person for every 20 residents during all nonwaking hours; provided, however, that either such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents. (g) On and after July 1, 2021, personal care homes with 25 or more beds shall be required to meet the following financial stability requirements: (1) Upon initial application for licensure, provide a financial stability affidavit to the department from a certified public accountant affirming the applicant's ability to operate as a going concern for the next two years; (2) Provide a minimum of 60 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending bankruptcy or property eviction that may force discharge or relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight; and (3) Provide a minimum of 14 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending change of ownership that may force discharge or relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight. (h)(1) A personal care home with 25 or more beds which operates a memory care center in its facility may employ certified medication aides for the purpose of performing the technical aspects of the administration of certain medications in accordance with this subsection. Any such personal care home may utilize certified medication aides in its memory care center and anywhere in the same building in which the memory care center is located. A personal care home that employs one or more certified medication aides must have a safe medication and treatment administration system that meets all the requirements of this subsection. (2) A personal care home may not employ an individual as a medication aide unless such individual is listed in the medication aide registry established by the department pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (g) of Code Section 31-7-12.2 in good standing. An applicant for certification as a medication aide shall meet the qualifications contained in paragraph (3) of subsection (g) of Code Section 31-7-12.2. (3) A personal care home shall annually conduct a comprehensive clinical skills competency review of each medication aide employed by the personal care home. (4) A medication aide who meets the criteria established in this subsection shall be permitted to perform the following tasks in a personal care home in accordance with the written instructions of a physician:
(A) Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications; (B) Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and protocol; (C) Administer medication via a metered dose inhaler; (D) Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol;

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(E) Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema as ordered by a physician; (F) Assist residents in the supervision of self-administration of medication; and (G) Administer liquid morphine to a resident of the personal care home who is the patient of a licensed hospice, pursuant to a hospice physician's written order that contains specific instructions for indication, dosage, frequency, and route of administration, provided that the licensed hospice consents to the use and administration of liquid morphine as described in this subparagraph. The medication aide shall observe and document the resident's need for all 'as needed' (PRN) liquid morphine in such resident's record and such indications of need may include verbalizations of pain, groaning, grimacing, or restlessness. The initial dose of any liquid morphine administered pursuant to this subparagraph shall be administered and assessed by a licensed hospice health care professional to observe and address any adverse reactions to such medication. The personal care home shall ensure that any medication aides who will be administering liquid morphine to any hospice patients in such personal care home pursuant to this subparagraph receive adequate training from a licensed hospice on the safe and proper administration of liquid morphine prior to such administration and on an annual basis thereafter. The personal care home shall maintain documentation of all training provided and shall adhere to all security and storage requirements for liquid morphine required under state and federal law, including but not limited to, any rules promulgated by the department. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the supply of liquid morphine on-site at the personal care home shall be limited to no more than 50 ml for each hospice patient in the personal care home and shall only be administered under limited circumstances when a licensed hospice health care professional is not otherwise available. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this subparagraph. (5) A medication aide shall record in the medication administration record all medications that such medication aide has personally administered to a resident of a personal care home and any refusal of a resident to take a medication. A medication aide shall observe a resident to whom medication has been administered and shall report any changes in the condition of such resident to the personal representative or legal surrogate of such resident. (6) All medication administered by a medication aide in accordance with this subsection shall be in unit or multidose packaging. (7) A personal care home that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform the following duties: (A) Perform a quarterly review of the drug regimen of each resident of the personal care home and report any irregularities to the personal care home administrator; (B) Remove for proper disposal any drugs that are expired, discontinued, in a deteriorated condition, or when the resident for whom such drugs were ordered is no longer a resident; (C) Establish or review policies and procedures for safe and effective drug therapy, distribution, use, and control; and

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(D) Monitor compliance with established policies and procedures for medication handling and storage. (8) A personal care home that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall ensure that each medication aide receives ongoing medication training as prescribed by the department. A registered professional nurse or licensed pharmacist shall conduct random medication administration observations on a quarterly basis and report any issues to the personal care home administrator."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to regulation and licensing of assisted living communities, by revising subsections (b) and (f) and by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Ambulatory' means the ability to move from place to place by walking, either unaided or aided by a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, or hand rails, or by propelling a wheelchair and to respond to an emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape with minimal human assistance using the normal means of egress. (2) 'Assisted living care' includes: (A) Personal services, which includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; (B) The administration of medications by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section; and (C) The provision of assisted self-preservation in accordance with this Code section; and (D) The provision of limited nursing services. (3) 'Assisted living community' means a personal care home with a minimum of 25 beds that is licensed as an assisted living community pursuant to Code Section 31-7-3. (4) 'Assisted self-preservation' means the capacity of a resident to be evacuated from an assisted living community, to a designated point of safety and within an established period of time as determined by the Office office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Assisted self-preservation is a function of all of the following: (A) The condition of the individual; (B) The assistance that is available to be provided to the individual by the staff of the assisted living community; and (C) The construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, including whether such building meets the state fire safety requirements applicable to an existing health care occupancy. (5) 'Continuous medical or nursing care' means medical or nursing care required other than on a periodic basis or for a short-term illness.

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(6) 'Direct care staff person' means any employee, facility volunteer, or contract staff who provides to residents:
(A) Any personal services, including but not limited to, medication administration or assistance, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; or (B) Any other limited nursing services. (7) 'Limited nursing services' means the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to determine the appropriate level of care for an individual; the performance of health maintenance activities, as defined in division (a)(9)(C)(ii) of Code Section 43-26-12; and the provision of any nursing care within the direct care staff person's scope of practice that can be completed within seven days or intermittently." "(f) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is in need of continuous medical or nursing care. Other than as permitted by a medication aide pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) of this Code section or for limited nursing services provided by a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse pursuant to subparagraph (b)(2)(D) of this Code section, medical, nursing, or health services required on a periodic basis, or for short-term illness, shall not be provided as services of an assisted living community. When such services are required, they shall be purchased by the resident or the resident's representative or legal surrogate, if any, from appropriate providers managed independently from the assisted living community. An assisted living community may assist in arranging for such services, but not in the provision of such services." "(j) On and after July 1, 2021, all assisted living communities shall be required to meet the following staffing and training requirements: (1) Ensure that each direct care staff person in the assisted living community receives initial and annual training covering topics specified by the department to ensure a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of caring for elderly and disabled adults; and (2) Maintain the following minimum staffing requirements: (A) An average monthly minimum on-site staffing ratio of one direct care staff person for every 15 residents during all waking hours and one direct care staff person for every 20 residents during all nonwaking hours; provided, however, that either such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents; (B) At least two on-site direct care staff persons at all times; and (C) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site, as follows:
(i) For assisted living communities with one to 30 residents, a minimum of eight hours per week; (ii) For assisted living communities with 31 to 60 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; (iii) For assisted living communities with 61 to 90 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or

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(iv) For assisted living communities with more than 90 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week. (k) On and after July 1, 2021, all assisted living communities shall be required to meet the following financial stability requirements: )1( Upon initial application for an assisted living community license, provide a financial stability affidavit from a certified public accountant affirming the applicant's ability to operate as a going concern for the next two years; (2) Provide a minimum of 60 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending bankruptcy or property eviction that may force discharge or relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight; and (3) Provide a minimum of 14 days' written notice to the department and all residents of any impending change of ownership that may force discharge or relocation of residents or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-7-12.3, relating to adoption of rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2, as follows:
"31-7-12.3. The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2. Such Notwithstanding the provision of limited nursing services by assisted living communities, such rules and regulations shall establish meaningful distinctions between the levels of care provided by personal care homes, assisted living communities, and nursing homes but shall not curtail the scope or levels of services provided by personal care homes or nursing homes as of June 30, 2011; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall preclude the department from issuing waivers or variances to personal care homes of the rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Notwithstanding Code Section 31-7-12.2, the department shall not grant a waiver or variance unless:
(1) There are adequate standards affording protection for the health and safety of residents of the personal care home; (2) The resident of the personal care home provides a medical assessment conducted by a licensed health care professional who is unaffiliated with the personal care home which identifies the needs of the resident; and (3) The department finds that the personal care home can provide or arrange for the appropriate level of care for the resident."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 7, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
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(1) 'Alzheimer's' means having characteristics of Alzheimer's disease, a progressive and degenerative brain disease that causes impairment or change in memory, thinking, or behavior. (2) 'Assisted living community' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 317-12.2. (3) 'Certificate' means a certificate issued by the department pursuant to this Code section to operate a memory care center. (4) 'Dementia' means any disease from a class of degenerative brain disorders that cause impairment or changes in memory, thinking, or behavior that are progressive and irreversible. Such diseases include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia. (5) 'Direct care staff person' means any employee, facility volunteer, or contract staff who provides to residents:
(A) Any personal services, including but not limited to, medication administration or assistance, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; or (B) Any other limited nursing services, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12.2. (6) 'Memory care center' means a freestanding or incorporated specialized unit within an assisted living community or personal care home that either: (A) Holds itself out as providing additional or specialized care to persons with diagnoses of probable Alzheimer's or other dementias or with cognitive deficits that may place the resident at risk; or (B) Charges higher rates for care for residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias than for care to other residents. (7) 'Personal care home' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-12. (b) On and after July 1, 2021, no assisted living community or personal care home shall operate a memory care center without first obtaining a certificate from the department. A certificate issued pursuant to this Code section shall not be assignable or transferable. In order to receive a certificate from the department to operate a memory care center, an applicant shall meet and be subject to the requirements contained in this Code section and in rules and regulations established by the department. (c)(1) A memory care center shall meet the following minimum staffing requirements: (A) One dementia trained direct care staff person for every 12 residents on-site during all waking hours and for every 15 residents on-site during all nonwaking hours based on a monthly average; provided, however, that such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the residents; (B) One registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified medication aide on-site at all times; (C) Two direct care staff persons on-site at all times; and (D) One registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site or available in the building at all times as follows:

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(i) For memory care centers with one to 12 residents, a minimum of eight hours per week; (ii) For memory care centers with 13 to 30 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; (iii) For memory care centers with 31 to 40 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or (iv) For memory care centers with more than 40 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week. (2) A memory care center shall meet the following training requirements: (A) All staff, regardless of role, shall receive at least four hours of dementia-specific orientation within the first 30 days of working in the center. Such orientation shall include: (i) Basic information about the nature, progression, and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias; (ii) Techniques for creating an environment that minimizes challenging behavior from residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (iii) Methods of identifying and minimizing safety risks to residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; and (iv) Techniques for successful communication with individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (B) All direct care staff personnel shall receive initial orientation training within the first 30 days of caring for residents independently that, at a minimum, includes: (i) General training, to include:
(I) Development, updating, and implementation of comprehensive and individual service plans; (II) Skills for recognizing physical or cognitive changes in the resident that warrant seeking medical attention; (III) Residents' rights and identification of conduct constituting abuse, neglect, or exploitation; (IV) General infection control principles; (V) Emergency preparedness training; (VI) Emergency first aid; and (VII) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (ii) Specialized training in dementia care, to include: (I) The nature of Alzheimer's and other dementias; (II) The center's philosophy related to the care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (III) The center's policies and procedures related to care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (IV) Common behavior problems characteristic of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (V) Positive therapeutic interventions and activities; (VI) Skills for maintaining the safety of the resident; and

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(VII) The role of the family in caring for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; (C) Direct care staff personnel shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of specialized training in dementia care within the first 30 days of working independently with residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and a minimum of eight hours of such specialized training in dementia care annually thereafter; and (D) The memory care center shall maintain documentation reflecting course content, instructor qualifications, agenda, and attendance rosters for all training sessions provided. (d) The department shall establish such other requirements as deemed necessary to protect the well-being of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, requirements relating to: (1) Admission policies and procedures, assessment of residents, and development of written care plans; (2) Physical design, environment, and safety measures to accommodate and protect residents; and (3) Measures and protocols to address and prevent the elopement of residents, including appropriate safety devices and maintaining current photographs of residents. (e) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. (f) In accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 31-2-7, the department upon application or petition may, in its discretion, grant variances and waivers of the rules and regulations applicable to memory care centers.
31-7-12.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'COVID-19' means coronavirus disease 2019. (b) Each personal care home with 25 or more beds, each assisted living community, and each nursing home licensed in this state shall:
(1) Inform its residents and their representatives or legal surrogates by 5:00 P.M. the next calendar day following the occurrence of either a single confirmed infection of COVID-19 or another airborne infectious disease identified by the department or the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a threat to public health, or three or more residents or staff with new-onset of respiratory symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other. Such information shall:
(A) Not include personally identifiable information; (B) Include information on mitigating actions implemented to prevent or reduce the risk of transmission, including if normal operations of the facility will be altered; and (C) Include any cumulative updates for residents and their representatives or legal surrogates at least weekly or by 5:00 P.M. the next calendar day following the occurrence of any subsequent confirmed infection of COVID-19, or whenever three or more residents or staff with new onset of respiratory symptoms occurs within 72 hours of each other;

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(2) Maintain a minimum of a seven-day supply of protective masks, surgical gowns, eye protection, and gloves sufficient to protect all residents and staff; (3) Maintain and publish for its residents and their representatives or legal surrogates policies and procedures pertaining to infection control and mitigation within their facilities and update such policies and procedures annually; and (4) As part of the facility's disaster preparedness plan required pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 31-7-3 and department rules and regulations, include an epidemic and pandemic plan for influenza and other infectious diseases which conforms to department and federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards that contains the following minimum elements:
(A) Protocols for surveillance and detection of epidemic and pandemic diseases in residents and staff; (B) A communication plan for sharing information with public health authorities, residents, residents' representatives or their legal surrogates, and staff; (C) An education and training plan for residents and staff regarding infection control protocols; (D) An infection control plan that addresses visitation, cohorting measures, sick leave and return-to-work policies, and testing and immunization policies; and (E) A surge capacity plan that addresses protocols for contingency staffing and supply shortages.
31-7-12.6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Direct care staff person' means any employee, facility volunteer, or contract staff who provides to residents:
(A) Any personal services, including but not limited to, medication administration or assistance, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; or (B) Any other limited nursing services, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12.2. (2) 'Long-term care facility' means a personal care home with 25 or more beds, an assisted living community, or a nursing home licensed in this state. (b) No later than 90 days after the effective date of this Act each resident and direct care staff person in a long-term care facility in this state shall be required to receive an initial baseline molecular SARS CoV-2 test as outlined by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; provided, however, that residents and direct care staff persons tested prior to the effective date of this Act shall not be required to receive such test. (c) The department shall be authorized to establish rules and regulations to require testing of new residents and direct care staff persons on and after 90 days after the effective date of this Act."

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SECTION 9. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising Chapter 27, relating to nursing home administrators, as follows:
"43-27-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Administrator' means a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of a long-term care facility. (2) 'Assisted living community' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 317-12.2. (3) 'Assisted living community administrator' means a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of an assisted living community. (1)(4) 'Board' means the State Board of Nursing Home Long-Term Care Facility Administrators. (5) 'Long-term care facility' means a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home. (2)(6) 'Nursing home' has the same meaning as prescribed by the Department of Community Health in the rules and regulations for nursing homes. (3)(7) 'Nursing home administrator' means a person who operates, manages, or supervises or is in charge of a nursing home. (8) 'Personal care home' means a facility licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-12 which has 25 or more beds. (9) 'Personal care home administrator' means a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of a personal care home.
43-27-2. (a) There is created the State Board of Nursing Home Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, which, on and after the effective date of this Act, shall consist of 13 nine members, none of whom may be employees of the United States government or of this state, and the commissioner of human services or his or her designee, who shall serve as ex officio member of the board, and the commissioner of community health or his or her designee, who shall serve as ex officio member of the board. The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, as follows:
(1) Three members who are nursing home administrators in this state, at least one of whom shall represent nonproprietary nursing homes; (2) Three members each of whom are either a personal care home administrator or an assisted living community administrator; provided, however, that on and after July 1, 2021, all successor members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be either a licensed personal care home administrator or a licensed assisted living community administrator; (3) Two members of the public at large who are not personal care home administrators, assisted living community administrators, or nursing home administrators or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing

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home, or have any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever; and (4) One member who is a health care professional with at least a bachelor's degree, experience in elder care, and knowledge in dementia care and who is not a personal care home administrator, an assisted living community administrator, or a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or has any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever; and (1) One member who is a licensed medical doctor in this state and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; (2) One member who is a registered nurse in this state and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; (3) One member who is an educator with a graduate degree and specializing in the field of gerontology and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; (4) Three members of the public at large who are not nursing home administrators or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home or have any connection with the nursing home industry whatsoever. Two of these three public, at-large positions shall be appointed from a list of three persons for each of these two positions submitted by the Board of Community Health. The Governor is vested with complete discretion in appointing the third member for one of these three public, at-large positions; (5) One member who is a hospital administrator in this state, who is the holder of a master's degree in hospital administration, and who is not a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any nursing home; and (6) Six members, at least one of whom shall represent nonproprietary nursing homes, who are licensed nursing home administrators in this state. (b) The term for all members shall be three years from the date of appointment. A member may be removed as provided in Code Section 43-1-17, including removal for failing to attend three meetings in one calendar year. All vacancies shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired terms in accordance with the requirements for appointment to the vacant position.
43-27-3. The board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its membership and such other officers as it shall deem necessary and shall adopt rules and regulations to govern its proceedings. Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. The division director shall be the executive secretary of the board.
43-27-4. The board shall have sole and exclusive authority to determine the qualifications, skill, and fitness of any person to serve as an administrator of a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home under this chapter; and the holder of a license under

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this chapter shall be deemed qualified to serve as the administrator of a such personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, as applicable.
43-27-5. (a) The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure; (2) To deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses to practice as a nursing home an administrator; (3) To initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter; (4) To initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations by a nursing home an administrator of the rules, regulations, or statutes of the Department of Community Health or the Department of Human Services, provided that the board shall investigate those violations only after revocation, limitation, or restriction of participation of the nursing home long-term care facility of which such individual is the administrator in the medical assistance program, if applicable, or the license issued by the Department of Community Health and make written findings as to the causes of the alleged violations; (5) To conduct hearings upon charges into alleged violations of this chapter; (6) To prepare or approve all examinations for licensure as a nursing home an administrator; (7) To develop, impose, and enforce standards which must be met by individuals in order to receive or maintain a license as a personal care home administrator, as an assisted living community administrator, and as a nursing home administrator; (8) To conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and administrators of nursing homes long-term care facilities and administrators of such long-term care facilities within the state for the purpose of improving the standards imposed for the licensing of such administrators; and (9) To adopt such rules and regulations as shall be reasonably necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this chapter. The board shall have the authority to establish, provide, or approve various education programs or courses for personal care home administrators, for assisted living community administrators, and for nursing home administrators and to prescribe rules and regulations requiring applicants for licenses as nursing home administrators to attend such programs or courses as a prerequisite to their being admitted to the examination or issued a license and requiring licensed nursing home administrators to attend such programs or courses as a prerequisite to their being issued any license renewal. (b) Nothing in this chapter or in the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter shall be construed to require an applicant for a license as a nursing home an administrator who is certified by a recognized church or religious denomination which teaches reliance on spiritual means alone for healing as having been approved to administer institutions certified by such church or denomination for the care and treatment of the sick in accordance with its teachings to demonstrate proficiency in any medical techniques or to

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meet any medical educational qualifications or medical standards not in accord with the remedial care and treatment provided in such institutions.
43-27-6. (a)(1) Prior to July 1, 2021, no No person shall serve as a nursing home administrator until first obtaining a license from the board. (2) On and after July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as an administrator of a long-term care facility until first obtaining a license from the board; provided, however, that an individual hired as an administrator of a long-term care facility shall have 60 days from the date of hire to obtain such licensure.
(b) The board shall issue licenses as nursing home administrators only to persons who: (1) Are at least 21 years of age; (2) Are of reputable and responsible character; (3) Reserved; (4)(3) Meet the standards and the criteria established by the board to evidence the applicant's qualifications by training and experience to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home, provided that two years of experience working in a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home shall be equivalent to one year of any academic education and training requirements established by the board; and such experience may be substituted without limitation for such education and training requirements; and (5)(4) Satisfactorily pass a written or oral examination, or both, approved by the board to determine the applicable qualifications of the applicant to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home.
43-27-7. (a) The board, in its discretion and otherwise subject to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board promulgated under this chapter prescribing the qualifications for a personal care home administrator license, an assisted living community administrator license, and a nursing home administrator license, may issue a license to a personal care home administrator, an assisted living community administrator, or a nursing home administrator who has been issued a license by the proper authorities of any state or issued a certificate of qualification by any national organization, upon payment of a fee to be fixed by the board and upon submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that such other state or national organization maintains a system and standard of qualifications and examinations for a personal care home administrator license, an assisted living community administrator license, or a nursing home administrator license or certificate which is substantially equivalent to those required in this state. (b) An applicant for licensure who meets the qualifications of subsection (a) of this Code section may be issued a provisional license by the board to practice as a personal care home administrator, assisted living community administrator, or nursing home administrator which shall be valid until the results of any examination required by the board and for which the applicant is scheduled to take are released. An applicant who

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has been issued a provisional license will be scheduled by the board to take the first available examination. If the applicant passes the examination, the provisional license shall be valid until the permanent license is issued. If the applicant fails to appear for the examination or if the applicant fails the examination, the provisional license shall become invalid immediately. The board may authorize the issuance of a second provisional license only to an applicant who provides just cause to the board as to why the applicant was unable to appear for the examination.
43-27-8. Each person licensed as a nursing home an administrator shall be required to pay a biennial license fee in an amount to be fixed by the board. Such license shall expire on the renewal date established by the division director and shall be renewable for two years upon payment of the biennial license fee. No license fee shall be required of any superintendent of a state hospital or facility during such time as the superintendent is acting or serving in the capacity as a nursing home administrator in a state institution and as an employee of the state.
43-27-9. The board may, for good cause shown and under such conditions as it may prescribe, restore a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked.
43-27-10. No provision of this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a municipality or county from fixing, charging, assessing, or collecting any license fee, registration fee, tax, or gross receipt tax on any profession covered by this chapter or upon any related profession or any one anyone engaged in any related profession governed by this chapter.
43-27-11. (a) Any person who acts or serves in the capacity of a nursing home administrator without holding a license as a nursing home administrator issued in accordance with this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who knowingly acts or serves in the capacity of a personal care home administrator or assisted living community administrator without holding an appropriate license as such, issued in accordance with this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(c) Any person not licensed under this chapter as a nursing home administrator who holds himself or herself out to be a licensed nursing home administrator or uses the initials N.H.A. after his or her name shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Cooper of the 43rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 987.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines
Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 140, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 789. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th, Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, so as to provide for the creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain physician specialty groups contracted with a hospital within a health insurer's network; to provide for definitions; to provide for a requirement that insurers include hospital surprise bill ratings online and in print provider directories; to provide for a requirement that each insurer that advertises any hospital as in-network shall disclose such hospital's surprise bill rating within such advertisement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, so as to provide for the creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain types of hospital based physician specialty groups within a health insurer's network; to provide for definitions; to provide for a requirement that insurers include health benefit plan surprise bill ratings online and in print provider directories; to provide for a requirement that each insurer that advertises any health benefit plan shall disclose such surprise bill rating within such advertisement; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Surprise Bill Transparency Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, is amended by revising Code Section 33-20C-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"33-20C-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Covered person' means a policyholder, subscriber, enrollee, or other individual participating in a health benefit plan. (2) 'Facility' means an institution providing physical, mental, or behavioral health care services or a health care healthcare setting, including, but not limited to, hospitals; licensed inpatient centers; ambulatory surgical centers; skilled nursing facilities;

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residential treatment centers; diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation centers; imaging centers; and rehabilitation and other therapeutic health settings. (3) 'Health benefit plan' means a policy, contract, certificate, or agreement entered into, offered by, or issued by an insurer to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care healthcare services, including a standalone dental plan. (4) 'Health benefit plan surprise bill rating' means the number of checkmarks and Xmarks between zero and four that a health benefit plan's in-network hospital has earned based upon the number of qualified hospital based specialty group types with which such health benefit plan is contracted for the provision of healthcare services. Each checkmark indicates the presence of a in-network particular type of qualified hospital based specialty group. An X-mark indicates the absence of an in-network particular type of qualified hospital based specialty group. If a hospital does not provide one of the qualified hospital based specialties, the absence of that specialty shall be designated by a green N/A mark. Any color advertisement which includes a health benefit plan surprise bill rating shall use green checkmarks, red X-marks, and green N/A marks. (4)(5) 'Healthcare professional' 'Health care professional' means a physician or other health care healthcare practitioner licensed, accredited, or certified to perform specified physical, mental, or behavioral health care healthcare services consistent with his or her scope of practice under state law. (5)(6) 'Healthcare provider' 'Health care provider' or 'provider' means a health care healthcare professional, pharmacy, or facility. (6)(7) 'Healthcare services' 'Health care services' means services for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, cure, or relief of a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition, illness, injury, or disease, including mental health and substance abuse disorders. (7)(8) 'Insurer' means an entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, that contracts, offers to contract, or enters into an agreement to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care healthcare services, including an accident and sickness insurance company, a health maintenance organization, a health care healthcare plan, or any other entity providing a health insurance plan, a health benefit plan, or health care healthcare services. (8)(9) 'Network' means the group or groups of participating health care healthcare providers providing services under a network plan. (9)(10) 'Network plan' means a health benefit plan of an insurer that either requires a covered person to use health care healthcare providers managed by, owned by, under contract with, or employed by the insurer or that creates incentives, including financial incentives, for a covered person to use such health care healthcare providers. (11) 'Qualified hospital based specialty group' means a medical group of anesthesiologists, pathologists, radiologists, or emergency medicine physicians. (10)(12) 'Standalone dental plan' means a plan of an insurer that provides coverage substantially all of which is for treatment of the mouth, including any organ or structure

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within the mouth, which is provided under a separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance or is otherwise not an integral part of a group benefit plan. (11)(13) 'Tiers' or 'tiered network' means a network that identifies and groups some or all types of providers and facilities into specific groups to which different provider reimbursement, covered person cost sharing, or provider access requirements, or any combination thereof, apply for the same services."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-20C-4, relating to information and searchable format for directories and exclusion for dental plans, as follows:
"33-20C-4. (a) The insurer shall make available through an online provider directory, for each network plan, the following information, in a searchable format:
(1) For health care healthcare professionals: (A) Name; (B) Gender; (C) Contact information; (D) Participating office location or locations; (E) Specialty, if applicable; (F) Board certifications, if applicable; (G) Medical group affiliations, if applicable; (H) Participating facility affiliations, if applicable; (I) Languages spoken other than English by the health care healthcare professional or clinical staff, if applicable; (J) Tier; and (K) Whether they are accepting new patients;
(2) For hospitals: (A) Hospital name; (B) Hospital type, such as acute, rehabilitation, children's, or cancer; (C) Participating hospital location; (D) Hospital accreditation status; and (E) Telephone number; and (F) Health benefit plan surprise bill rating; and
(3) For facilities other than hospitals: (A) Facility name; (B) Facility type; (C) Types of services performed; (D) Participating facility location or locations; and (E) Telephone number.
(b) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to standalone dental plans."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-20C-5, relating to printed directories, accuracy, and application to stand-alone dental plans, as follows:
"33-20C-5. (a) The insurer shall make available in print, upon request, the following provider directory information for the applicable network plan:
(1) For health care healthcare professionals: (A) Name; (B) Contact information; (C) Participating office location or locations; (D) Specialty, if applicable; (E) Languages spoken other than English, if applicable; and (F) Whether accepting new patients;
(2) For hospitals: (A) Hospital name; (B) Hospital type, such as acute, rehabilitation, children's, or cancer; and (C) Participating hospital location and telephone number; and (D) Health benefit plan surprise bill rating; and
(3) For facilities other than hospitals: (A) Facility name; (B) Facility type; (C) Types of services performed; and (D) Participating facility location or locations and telephone number.
(b) The insurer shall include a disclosure in the print directory that the information in subsection (a) of this Code section and included in the directory is accurate as of the date of printing and that covered persons or prospective covered persons should consult the insurer's electronic provider directory on its website or call a specified customer service telephone number to obtain current provider directory information. (c) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to standalone dental plans."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-20C-7. (a) Each insurer that advertises or designates any hospital as in-network shall be required to disclose the relevant health benefit plan surprise bill rating within such advertisement, notwithstanding the type or form of such advertisement. (b) If a health benefit plan surprise bill rating is less than four checkmarks, each insurer advertising a hospital as in-network shall describe which qualified hospital based specialty group types are not contracted with such health benefit plan. (c) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations which require insurers to provide explanatory footnotes to each health benefit plan surprise bill rating in such special circumstances as the Commissioner may determine to be appropriate.

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(d) If an insurer processes a claim on a covered person from an out-of-network qualified hospital based specialty group provider at out-of-network rates, such insurer shall update the relevant health benefit plan surprise bill rating within 30 days to reflect any necessary reduction in such rating. (e) The Commissioner may submit an annual report to the House Committee on Insurance and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee beginning January 1, 2022. Such report may include such aggregate data as the Commissioner determines beneficial to share with such committees."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective November 1, 2020.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Newton of the 123rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 789.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson E Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 140, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1094. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, Wiedower of the 119th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding personnel administration, so as to provide for paid parental leave for state employees; to provide for a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise the compensation of the Lieutenant Governor; to revise the compensation of the members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, is amended by revising paragraph (a)(2) as follows:
"(2) Lieutenant Governor ............................................................................. $54,920.00 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor for the 2020-2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 14 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2019-2020 fiscal year."

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SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(22)(A), which is reserved, as follows:
"(A) Reserved Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the annual salary for each member of the General Assembly for the 2020-2021 fiscal year shall be reduced by an amount equal to 11 percent of the amount received for such office during the 2019-2020 fiscal year."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Gaines of the 117th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1094.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 922. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education; to provide for the number of members of the board; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for quorums; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 483-1200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707); to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
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To revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education; to provide for the number of members of the board; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for quorums; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 4831200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707); to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to repeal the 1964 amendment to the Constitution to provide for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts and to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education.
SECTION 2. (a) The members of the Whitfield County Board of Education in office on December 31, 2020, shall serve out the remainder of the terms for which they were elected. Thereafter, their successors shall be elected quadrennially for terms of four years or when successors or elected and qualified. (b) In the event of any vacancy in the term of office of one of the board members referred to in subsection (a) of this section, such vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner provided by Section 4 of this Act.
SECTION 3. (a) The board of education of Whitfield County shall be composed of five members to be elected as provided in this Act. (b) Except as provided in Section 2 of this Act, the term of each board member shall be four years. (c) For the purpose of electing such members, Whitfield County is divided into those education districts as presently constituted on the effective date of this Act, excluding any area of Whitfield County within the incorporated limits of the City of Dalton, which includes four education districts and one education district at-large. The reference to education districts in this Act shall refer to those education districts described in an Act entitled "An Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County" approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3638), as now or hereafter amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3754).

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(d) Each member shall be elected by the voters of Whitfield County registered and qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly with the exception of those voters residing within the incorporated limits of the City of Dalton. (e) Any person in order to be eligible for membership on the board must have resided in Whitfield County for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election and must reside in the district from which he or she offers as a candidate for at least six months immediately preceding the date of the election. (f) At the first meeting of the board of education in January of each year, the board shall elect a chairperson, who shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself. (g) A quorum of the board shall be three members.
SECTION 4. In the event a person who represents an education district moves his or her residence from such district, a vacancy shall exist from such district. In the event of a vacancy on the board for any reason other than the expiration of a term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of a successor by the remaining members of the board of education to serve until the next general election in which members of the General Assembly are elected, in which election a successor shall be elected to serve out the unexpired term of office in which the vacancy occurs; provided, however, that if a vacancy occurs within two years and 90 days of the expiration of the term of office, the person appointed shall serve out the remainder of the term.
SECTION 5. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the board of education shall be subject to all constitutional and statutory provisions relative to county boards of education.
SECTION 6. That amendment to the Constitution to provide for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 483-1200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707), is repealed.
SECTION 7. The election superintendent of Whitfield County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Whitfield County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2020, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Whitfield County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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"( ) YES Shall the Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County ( ) NO Board of Education and to repeal that amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 483-1200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707), be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2021. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, then Sections 1 through 6 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Whitfield County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 8. This section and Sections 7 and 9 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act, the remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton

Y Davis Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, M

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Jones, J
Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott
Lumsden E Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall E McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

E Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 134, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the Senate could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 508. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Rockdale County, approved April 2, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3837), so as to provide an additional judge for such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors; to revise inaccurate references; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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SB 518. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Henry County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 527. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 531. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Jordan of the 6th and Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 533. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Valley, approved August 22, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4170), so as to provide for vacancies on the Fort Valley Utility Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 410. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide an

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alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 321. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to remove a limitation on where a physician assistant is authorized to practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 335. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Miller of the 49th, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Chapter 11 of Title 15, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, Juvenile Code, and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to strengthen laws and supports for foster children and foster families; to authorize the Department of Human Services to partner with childplacing agencies to assist with casework services; to provide varying levels of training required for experienced foster parents or respite caregivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Thirty-Ninth 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, this morning.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following communications were received:
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square, Suite 601 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
June 25, 2020
Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
RE: House Bill 838
Mr. Reilly,
I am advising you to change my vote on House Bill 838 from a NO to a YES.
Recent events to include the social media post of a member of the Democrat Caucus of the House of Representatives inciting violence against the men and women of the Georgia State Patrol has caused me to reflect on the need to protect our law enforcement. Each and every day these men and women place themselves in harm's way to protect our communities.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
/s/ Josh Bonner House District 72

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House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 604
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 25, 2020

Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Reilly,

On June 24, 2020, I instructed my administrative assistant Olivia Sims to call the Clerk's office. She informed the staff that I would like to be excused for the rest of the day, however the machine reported X by each vote instead of E.

Please indicate in the journal of my excused absence from 3:10 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thanking you in advance for the correction on June 24, 2020.

Sincerely,

/s/ Gloria Frazier

Gloria Frazier District 126

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander E Allen E Ballinger
Barr Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner E Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England

E Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly
E Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse

McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell Momtahan Moore, B E Moore, C Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Parrish

Sharper Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin

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Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins E Cooke Cooper Corbett

Erwin Evans Frazier Frye Gaines E Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson

Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin

Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruett Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Schofield E Scoggins Scott E Setzler Shannon

Taylor E Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E
Trammell Turner Washburn Watson E Welch Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Barton of the 5th, Fleming of the 121st, Hutchinson of the 107th, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Lott of the 122nd, Morris of the 156th, Nguyen of the 89th, Park of the 101st, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Justin Wright, Centerville Community Church, Centerville, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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:

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1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1253. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Thomas of the 39th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Cannon of the 58th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to revise the offense of unlawful conduct during 9-1-1 call to include bias motivations in calling or otherwise contacting 9-1-1; to provide for a criminal penalty; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for a cause of action against persons who knowingly cause a peace officer to arrive at a location, owing to false reporting or bias purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1254. By Representative McLaurin of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to covenants and warranties, so as to provide that a general warranty of title shall not limit or encumber rights arising from the relationship of landlord and tenant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1255. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Clark of the 108th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Moore of the 95th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization of arrests, use of deadly force, adoption or promulgation of conflicting regulations, policies, ordinances, and resolutions, and authority of nuclear power facility security officer, so as to provide for standards for use of force by law enforcement; to prohibit the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HR 1634. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, Moore of the 95th, Allen of the 40th, Williams of the 37th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the governor of Georgia to join the United States Climate Alliance; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

HR 1660. By Representative Davis of the 87th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the county authorities of DeKalb County, upon the request of the Board of Education of DeKalb County, to be directed to levy, in addition to all other taxes now levied by law, a tax not exceeding three mills for educational purposes regarding ad valorem property taxes for education for DeKalb County, subject to certain requirements and conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for the repeal of Ga. L. 1943, p. 20, and Ga. L. 1977, p. 1606; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1251 HR 1621 SB 508 SB 527 SB 533

HB 1252 SB 502 SB 518 SB 531

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 39th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

SB 211 SB 316
SB 341 SB 413

Advertisement and Sale of Meat; representation of nonanimal products and non-slaughtered animal flesh as meat; render unlawful (Substitute) (A&CA-McCall-33rd) Harper-7th Military Spouses; licensed in other states to practice certain professions; obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; provide (GAff-Clark-147th) Thompson-14th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 36 4418S) Peace Officers; re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; provide (PS&HS-Hitchens-161st) Robertson-29th Conflicts of Interest in Zoning Actions; definition of the term applicant; expand (Substitute)(GAff-Welch-110th) Martin-9th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 28 9849S)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 168th, and Hogan of the 179th.

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:

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SB 208. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Harper of the 7th, Mullis of the 53rd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to revise the implied consent notices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
SB 463. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to remove provisions and references regarding direct recording electronic voting machines; to revise certain duties of the State Election Board; to provide for the deadline for registering to vote in certain runoffs; to provide for the number of voting booths or enclosures; to provide for the division of certain precincts under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports on time required to vote; to provide for the acceptance of absentee ballots when certain identification is provided; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 211. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Black of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement and sale of meat generally, so as to render unlawful the representation of nonanimal products and non-slaughtered animal flesh as meat; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement and sale of meat generally, so as to render unlawful the representation of nonanimal products and non-slaughtered animal flesh as meat; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement and sale of meat generally, is amended by revising Code Section 26-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement or sale of beef, pork, and lamb, and "bait and switch" advertising, as follows:
"26-2-152. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, company, or corporation to advertise, sell, or offer for sale any carcass cuts of beef, pork, or lamb without prominently disclosing the price per pound of such beef, pork, or lamb in all such advertisements or on the packaging or display case in which the meat is displayed or offered for sale. This Code section shall not apply to the sale of beef, pork, or lamb when sold for immediate consumption on the premises or where sold as an unpackaged, cooked food or where sold for purposes other than for human consumption. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, company, or corporation to employ 'bait and switch' advertising or sales techniques in connection with the sale of beef, pork, or lamb or to use any other advertising or sales technique which is calculated to deceive, or which in fact deceives, purchasers of beef, pork, or lamb as to what they are purchasing or its quality or quantity. 'Bait and switch' as used in this subsection shall mean, but shall not be limited to, the advertising of products with the intent not to sell the products as advertised; or advertising products with the intent not to supply reasonably expected public demand, unless the advertisement discloses a limitation of quantity; or advertising a product which by accepted standards is inferior, with the expectation of switching the consumer to a product of accepted standard at a higher price.
(c)(1) As used in this subsection the term: (A) 'Animal' means any animal, including cattle, swine, sheep, goats, fish, and poultry, including eggs, raised for the production of an edible product or products intended for human consumption. The term also includes 'game animals' as such term is defined in Code Section 27-1-2. (B) 'Food' means articles used or processed for human consumption and components of any such articles.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, company, or corporation to label, advertise, or otherwise represent any food produced or sold in this state as meat or any product from an animal unless each product is clearly labeled by displaying the following terms prominently and conspicuously on the front of the package, labeling cell cultured products with 'lab-grown,' 'lab-created,' or 'grown in a lab' and plant based

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products as 'vegetarian,' 'veggie,' 'vegan,' 'plant based,' or other similar term indicating that the product is plant based and does not include the flesh, offal, or other by-product of any part of the carcass of a live animal that has been slaughtered."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on December 31, 2020.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 341. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; to provide definitions; to provide for training and qualifications; to provide for immunities and powers of arrest; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Gurtler Y Harrell E Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins N Scott E Setzler

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 413. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dolezal of the 27th and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 67A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest in zoning actions, so as to expand the definition of the term applicant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to allow public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 50-14-1, relating to meetings to be open to public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconference, as follows:
"(g) Under circumstances necessitated by emergency conditions involving public safety or the preservation of property or public services, agencies or committees thereof not otherwise permitted by subsection (f) of this Code section to conduct meetings by teleconference may meet and may conduct any public hearings by means of teleconference so long as the notice required by this chapter is provided and means are afforded for the public to have simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting or public hearing; provided, however, that nothing shall preclude an agency from making available a physical location for the public to have simultaneous access to the

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teleconference meeting or participating in the public hearing during such emergency conditions. On any other occasion of the meeting of an agency or committee thereof, and so long as a quorum is present in person, a member may participate by teleconference if necessary due to reasons of health or absence from the jurisdiction so long as the other requirements of this chapter are met. Absent emergency conditions or the written opinion of a physician or other health professional that reasons of health prevent a member's physical presence, no member shall participate by teleconference pursuant to this subsection more than twice in one calendar year."
SECTION 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 Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to allow public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 50-14-1, relating to meetings to be open to public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconference, as follows:
"(g) Under circumstances necessitated by emergency conditions, as determined by the agencies or committees thereof, involving public safety or the preservation of property or public services, agencies or committees thereof not otherwise permitted by subsection (f) of this Code section to conduct meetings by teleconference may meet and may conduct any public hearings by means of teleconference so long as the notice required by this chapter is provided and means are afforded for the public to have simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting or public hearing; provided, however, that nothing shall preclude an agency or committee thereof from making available a physical location for the public to have simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting or participating in the public hearing during such emergency conditions. On any other occasion of the meeting of an agency or committee thereof, and so long as a quorum is present in person, a member may participate by teleconference if necessary due to reasons of health or absence from the jurisdiction so long as the other requirements of this chapter are met. Absent emergency conditions or the written opinion of a physician or other health professional that reasons of health prevent a member's physical presence, no member

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shall participate by teleconference pursuant to this subsection more than twice in one calendar year."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 946. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; to revise provisions relating to prohibited activities; to provide for surcharges on certain practices; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, is amended by revising Code Section 33-641, relating to definitions, as follows:
"33-64-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate pharmacy' means a pharmacy which, either directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries:
(A) Has an investment or ownership interest in a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter; (B) Shares common ownership with a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter; or (C) Has an investor or ownership interest holder which is a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter. (1)(2) 'Business entity' means a corporation, association, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity. (2) 'Covered entity' means an employer, labor union, or other group of persons organized in this state that provides health coverage to covered individuals who are employed or reside in this state. (3) 'Covered individual' means a member, participant, enrollee, contract holder, policy holder, or beneficiary of a covered entity who is provided health coverage by a covered entity. (3.1)(3) 'Dispenser' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (10) of Code Section 16-13-21. (4) 'Health plan' means an individual or group plan or program which is established by contract, certificate, law, plan, policy, subscriber agreement, or any other method and which is entered into, issued, or offered for the purpose of arranging for, delivering, paying for, providing, or reimbursing any of the costs of health care or medical care, including pharmacy services, drugs, or devices. Such term includes any health care coverage provided under the state health benefit plan pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; the medical assistance program pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49; the PeachCare for Kids Program pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49; and any other health benefit plan or policy administered by or on behalf of this state. (4)(5) 'Health system' means a hospital or any other facility or entity owned, operated, or leased by a hospital and a long-term care home. (6) 'Insured' means a person who receives prescription drug benefits administered by a pharmacy benefits manager. (5)(7) 'Maximum allowable cost' means the per unit amount that a pharmacy benefits manager reimburses a pharmacist for a prescription drug, excluding dispensing fees and copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing charges, if any.

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(8) 'National average drug acquisition cost' means the monthly survey of retail pharmacies conducted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to determine average acquisition cost for Medicaid covered outpatient drugs. (6)(9) 'Pharmacy' means a pharmacy or pharmacist licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 26 or another dispensing provider. (7)(10) 'Pharmacy benefits management' means the administration of a plan or program that pays for, reimburses, and covers the cost of drugs, devices, or pharmacy care to insureds on behalf of a health plan. The term shall not include the practice of pharmacy as defined in Code Section 26-4-4. service provided to a health plan or covered entity, directly or through another entity, including the procurement of prescription drugs to be dispensed to patients, or the administration or management of prescription drug benefits, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(A) Mail order pharmacy; (B) Claims processing, retail network management, or payment of claims to pharmacies for dispensing prescription drugs; (C) Clinical or other formulary or preferred drug list development or management; (D) Negotiation or administration of rebates, discounts, payment differentials, or other incentives for the inclusion of particular prescription drugs in a particular category or to promote the purchase of particular prescription drugs; (E) Patient compliance, therapeutic intervention, or generic substitution programs; and (F) Disease management. (8)(11) 'Pharmacy benefits manager' means a person, business entity, or other entity that performs pharmacy benefits management. The term includes a person or entity acting for a pharmacy benefits manager in a contractual or employment relationship in the performance of pharmacy benefits management for a covered entity health plan. The term does not include services provided by pharmacies operating under a hospital pharmacy license. The term also does not include health systems while providing pharmacy services for their patients, employees, or beneficiaries, for indigent care, or for the provision of drugs for outpatient procedures. The term also does not include services provided by pharmacies affiliated with a facility licensed under Code Section 31-44-4 or a licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110. (12) 'Point-of-sale fee' means all or a portion of a drug reimbursement to a pharmacy or other dispenser withheld at the time of adjudication of a claim for any reason. (13) 'Rebate' means any and all payments that accrue to a pharmacy benefits manager or its health plan client, directly or indirectly, from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including but not limited to discounts, administration fees, credits, incentives, or penalties associated directly or indirectly in any way with claims administered on behalf of a health plan client.

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(14) 'Retroactive fee' means all or a portion of a drug reimbursement to a pharmacy or other dispenser recouped or reduced following adjudication of a claim for any reason, except as otherwise permissible as described in Code Section 26-4-118. (15) 'Steering' means:
(A) Ordering an insured to use its affiliate pharmacy for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care; (B) Ordering an insured to use an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter pursuant to an arrangement or agreement for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care; (C) Offering or implementing plan designs that require an insured to utilize its affiliate pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter or that increases plan or insured costs, including requiring an insured to pay the full cost for a prescription when an insured chooses not to use any affiliate pharmacy; or (D) Advertising, marketing, or promoting its affiliate pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter to insureds. Subject to the foregoing, a pharmacy benefits manager may include its affiliated pharmacy or an affiliate pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed under this chapter in communications to patients, including patient and prospective patient specific communications, regarding network pharmacies and prices, provided that the pharmacy benefits manager includes information regarding eligible nonaffiliated pharmacies in such communications and that the information provided is accurate."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-2, relating to license requirements and filing fees, as follows:
"33-64-2. (a) No person, business entity, or other entity shall act as or hold itself out to be a pharmacy benefits manager in this state, other than an applicant licensed in this state for the kinds of business for which it is acting as a pharmacy benefits manager, unless such person, business entity, or other entity holds a license as a pharmacy benefits manager issued by the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter. The license shall be renewable on an annual basis. Failure to hold such license shall subject such person, business entity, or other entity to the fines and other appropriate penalties as provided in Chapter 2 of this title. (b) An application for a pharmacy benefits manager's license or an application for renewal of such license shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $500.00 $2,000.00 for an initial license and $400.00 $1,000.00 for renewal. (c) A license shall be issued or renewed and shall not be suspended or revoked by the Commissioner unless the Commissioner finds that the applicant for or holder of the license:

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(1) Has intentionally misrepresented or concealed any material fact in the application for the license; (2) Has obtained or attempted to obtain the license by misrepresentation, concealment, or other fraud; (3) Has committed fraud; or (4) Has failed to obtain for initial licensure or retain for annual licensure renewal a net worth of at least $200,000.00; or (5) Has violated any provision of this chapter while on probation, if for license renewal. (d) If the Commissioner moves to suspend, revoke, or nonrenew a license for a pharmacy benefits manager, the Commissioner shall provide notice of that action to the pharmacy benefits manager, and the pharmacy benefits manager may invoke the right to an administrative hearing in accordance with Chapter 2 of this title. (e) No licensee whose license has been revoked as prescribed under this Code section shall be entitled to file another application for a license within five years from the effective date of the revocation or, if judicial review of such revocation is sought, within five years from the date of final court order or decree affirming the revocation. The application when filed may be refused by the Commissioner unless the applicant shows good cause why the revocation of its license shall not be deemed a bar to the issuance of a new license. (f) Appeal from any order or decision of the Commissioner made pursuant to this chapter shall be taken as provided in Chapter 2 of this title. (g)(1) The Commissioner shall have the authority to issue a probationary license to any applicant under this title. (2) A probationary license may be issued for a period of not less than three months and not longer than 12 months and shall be subject to immediate revocation for cause at any time without a hearing. (3) The Commissioner shall prescribe the terms of probation, may extend the probationary period, or refuse to grant a license at the end of any probationary period in accordance with rules and regulations. (h) A pharmacy benefits manager's license may not be sold or transferred to a nonaffiliated or otherwise unrelated party. A pharmacy benefits manager may not contract or subcontract any of its negotiated formulary services to any unlicensed nonaffiliated business entity unless a special authorization is approved by the Commissioner prior to entering into a contracted or subcontracted arrangement. (i) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority to assess a monetary penalty against any person, business entity, or other entity acting as a pharmacy benefits manager without a license of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 for each transaction in violation of this chapter, unless such person, business entity, or other entity knew or reasonably should have known it was in violation of this chapter, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 $10,000.00 for each and every act in violation.

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(j) A licensed pharmacy benefits manager shall not market or administer any insurance product not approved in Georgia or that is issued by a nonadmitted insurer or unauthorized multiple employer self-insured health plan. (k) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority to place any pharmacy benefits manager on probation for a period of time not to exceed one year for each and every act in violation of this chapter and may shall subject such pharmacy benefits manager to a monetary penalty of up to $1,000.00 $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this chapter, unless the pharmacy benefits manager knew or reasonably should have known he or she was in violation of this chapter, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may shall be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 $10,000.00 for each and every act in violation. In the event a pharmacy benefits manager violates any provision of this chapter while on probation, the Commissioner shall have the authority to suspend the pharmacy benefits manager's license. For purposes of this subsection, a violation shall be considered to have occurred each time an act in violation of this chapter is committed. (l) A pharmacy benefits manager operating as a line of business or affiliate of a health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society licensed in this state or of any affiliate of such health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society shall not be required to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter. Such health insurer, health care center, or fraternal benefit society shall notify the Commissioner annually, in writing, on a form provided by the Commissioner, that it is affiliated with or operating as a line of business as a pharmacy benefits manager."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-4, relating to a prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-4. (a) No pharmacy benefits manager shall engage in the practice of medicine, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) Any physician employed by or contracted with a pharmacy benefits manager advising on or making determinations specific to a Georgia insured in connection with a prior authorization or step therapy appeal or determination review shall:
(1) Have actively seen patients within the past five years; and (2) Have practiced in the same specialty area for which he or she is providing advisement within the past five years. (c) For contracts and amendments entered into with a pharmacy benefits manager on and after the effective date of this Act, the department is encouraged to require the use of a licensed Georgia physician for prior authorization or step therapy appeal or determination reviews."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-7, relating to a prohibition on the extension of rules and regulations and the enforcement of specific provisions of the chapter and rules and regulations, as follows:
"33-64-7. (a) The Commissioner may not enlarge upon or extend the specific provisions of this chapter through any act, rule, or regulation; provided, however, that the Commissioner is authorized to shall enforce any specific provision the provisions of this chapter and may promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the specific implement the provisions of this chapter to ensure the safe and proper operations of pharmacy benefits managers in this state. (b) In addition to all other authority granted by this title, the Commissioner may:
(1) Conduct financial examinations and compliance audits of pharmacy benefits managers to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, that such authority shall not extend to financial examination and compliance audits of pharmacy benefits managers' conduct in performing services on behalf of the state health benefit plan pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 or the medical assistance program pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49. The pharmacy benefits manager subject to a financial examination or compliance audit shall pay all the actual expenses incurred in conducting the examination or audit. When the examination or audit is made by an examiner or auditor who is not a regular employee of the department, the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited shall pay the proper expenses for the services of the examiner or auditor and his or her assistants and the actual travel and lodging expenses incurred by such examiners, auditors, and assistants in an amount approved by the Commissioner. The examiner or auditor shall file a consolidated accounting of expenses for the examination or audit with the Commissioner. No pharmacy benefits manager shall pay, and no examiner or auditor shall accept, any additional emolument on account of any examination or audit. When the examination or audit is conducted in whole or in part by regular salaried employees of the department, payment for such services and proper expenses shall be made by the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall be authorized to keep a portion of examination or audit fees paid by the pharmacy benefits manager examined or audited to pay for any costs incurred as a result of the examination or audit, and any fees remaining shall be deposited in the state treasury; provided, however, that when a pharmacy benefits manager is examined or audited because of a complaint filed against such pharmacy benefits manager and it is determined by the Commissioner that the complaint was not justified, the expenses incurred as a result of the examination or audit shall not be assessed against the pharmacy benefits manager but shall be borne by the department; (2) Investigate complaints of alleged violations of this chapter;

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(3) Issue cease and desist orders when a pharmacy benefits manager is taking or threatening to take action in violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter; and (4) Order reimbursement to an insured, pharmacy, or dispenser who has incurred a monetary loss as a result of a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter as well as order payment of a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation to an insured, pharmacy, or dispenser who has been aggrieved as a result of a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter. Such fine shall be in addition to and shall not preclude any other fines imposed pursuant to this title. For purposes of this paragraph, a violation shall be considered to have occurred each time a prohibited act is committed. (c) A pharmacy benefits manager shall make its records available to the Commissioner, deidentified of any protected health information, upon written demand and provide cooperation in connection with financial examinations, compliance audits, and investigations. (d) In the event a violation of this chapter or rules and regulations implemented pursuant to this chapter is found following a complaint, the Commissioner may, at his or her discretion, conduct a compliance audit to identify whether any other similar violations have occurred within the state."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-64-9.1. (a)(1) Any methodologies utilized by a pharmacy benefits manager in connection with reimbursement pursuant to Code Section 33-64-9 shall be filed with the Commissioner for use in determining maximum allowable cost appeals; provided, however, that methodologies not otherwise subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be treated as confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure. (2) A pharmacy benefits manager shall utilize the national average drug acquisition cost as a point of reference for the ingredient drug product component of a pharmacy's reimbursement for drugs appearing on the national average drug acquisition cost list and shall produce a report every four months, which shall be provided to the Commissioner and published by the pharmacy benefits manager on a website available to the public for no less than 24 months, of all drugs appearing on the national average drug acquisition cost list reimbursed 10 percent and below the national average drug acquisition cost, as well as all drugs reimbursed 10 percent and above the national average drug acquisition cost. For each drug in the report, a pharmacy benefits manager shall include the month the drug was dispensed, the quantity of the drug dispensed, the amount the pharmacy was reimbursed per unit or dosage, whether the dispensing pharmacy was an affiliate, whether the drug was dispensed pursuant to a state or local government health plan, and the average national average drug acquisition cost for the month the drug was dispensed. Such report shall exclude drugs dispensed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 256b.

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(3) This subsection shall not apply to Medicaid under Chapter 4 of Title 49 when the department reimburses providers directly for each covered service; provided, however, that it shall apply to Medicaid managed care programs administered through care management organizations. (4) This subsection shall take effect on January 1, 2021; provided, however, that prior to July 1, 2021, upon written request, a pharmacy benefits manager shall be granted an extension by the Commissioner of up to six months for its initial filing required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection if the pharmacy benefits manager certifies it is in need of such extension. (b) On and after July 1, 2021, a pharmacy benefits manager shall not: (1) Discriminate in reimbursement, assess any fees or adjustments, or exclude a pharmacy from the pharmacy benefit manager's network on the basis that the pharmacy dispenses drugs subject to an agreement under 42 U.S.C. Section 256b; or (2) Engage in any practice that:
(A) In any way bases pharmacy reimbursement for a drug on patient outcomes, scores, or metrics; provided, however, that nothing shall prohibit pharmacy reimbursement for pharmacy care, including dispensing fees from being based on patient outcomes, scores, or metrics so long as the patient outcomes, scores, or metrics are disclosed to and agreed to by the pharmacy in advance; (B) Includes imposing a point-of-sale fee or retroactive fee; or (C) Derives any revenue from a pharmacy or insured in connection with performing pharmacy benefits management services; provided, however, that this shall not be construed to prohibit pharmacy benefits managers from receiving deductibles or copayments. (c) This Code section shall also apply to pharmacy benefits managers' reimbursements to dispensers."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-10, relating to administration of claims by pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-10. (a) A pharmacy benefits manager shall administer claims in compliance with Code Section 33-30-4.3 and shall not require insureds to use a mail-order pharmaceutical distributor including a mail-order pharmacy. (b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall offer a health plan the ability to receive 100 percent of all rebates it receives from pharmaceutical manufacturers. In addition, a pharmacy benefits manager shall report annually to each client, including but not limited to, insurers and payors, health plan and the department the aggregate amount of all rebates and other payments that the pharmacy benefits manager received from pharmaceutical manufacturers in connection with claims if administered on behalf of the client and the aggregate amount of such rebates the pharmacy benefits manager received from pharmaceutical manufacturers that it did not pass through to the client health plan.

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(c) A pharmacy benefits manager shall offer a health plan the option of charging such health plan the same price for a prescription drug as it pays a pharmacy for the prescription drug; provided, however, that a pharmacy benefits manager shall charge a health benefit plan administered by or on behalf of the state or a political subdivision of the state, including any county or municipality, the same price for a prescription drug as it pays a pharmacy for the prescription drug. (d) A pharmacy benefits manager shall report in the aggregate to a health plan the difference between the amount the pharmacy benefits manager reimbursed a pharmacy and the amount the pharmacy benefits manager charged a health plan. Such information shall be confidential and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that such information as it relates to health plans administered by or through the Department of Community Health, including Medicaid care management organizations, or any other state agency shall not be confidential and shall be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (e) When calculating an insured's contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum, deductible, or copayment responsibility, a pharmacy benefits manager shall include any amount paid by the insured or paid on his or her behalf through a third-party payment, financial assistance, discount, or product voucher for a prescription drug that does not have a generic equivalent or that has a generic equivalent but was obtained through prior authorization, a step therapy protocol, or the insurer's exceptions and appeals process. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require that a pharmacy benefits manager accept a third-party payment, financial assistance, discount, or product voucher submitted on behalf of an insured. (c)(f) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) A care management organization, as defined in Chapter 21A of this title; (2) The Department of Community Health, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 31; (3) The State Health Benefit Plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; or (4) Any any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110. (g) As used in this Code section, the term 'generic equivalent': (1) Means a drug that has an identical amount of the same active chemical ingredients in the same dosage form, that meets applicable standards of strength, quality, and purity according to the United States Pharmacopeia or other nationally recognized compendium, and that, if administered in the same amounts, will provide comparable therapeutic effects; and (2) Does not include a drug that is listed by the federal Food and Drug Administration as having unresolved bioequivalence concerns according to the administration's most recent publication of approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-64-11, relating to prohibited activities of pharmacy benefits manager, as follows:
"33-64-11. (a) A pharmacy benefits manager shall be proscribed from:
(1) Prohibiting a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice from providing an insured individual information on the amount of the insured's cost share for such insured's prescription drug and the clinical efficacy of a more affordable alternative drug if one is available. No pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice shall be penalized by a pharmacy benefits manager for disclosing such information to an insured or for selling to an insured a more affordable alternative if one is available; (2) Prohibiting a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other dispenser or dispenser practice from offering and providing store direct delivery services to an insured as an ancillary service of the pharmacy or dispenser practice; (3) Charging or collecting from an insured a copayment that exceeds the total submitted charges by the network pharmacy or other dispenser practice for which the pharmacy or dispenser practice is paid; (4) Charging or holding a pharmacist or pharmacy or dispenser or dispenser practice responsible for a fee or penalty relating to the adjudication of a claim or an audit conducted pursuant to Code Section 26-4-118, provided that this shall not restrict recoupments made in accordance with Code Section 26-4-118 or pay for performance recoupments otherwise permitted by law; (5) Recouping funds from a pharmacy in connection with claims for which the pharmacy has already been paid without first complying with the requirements set forth in Code Section 26-4-118, unless such recoupment is otherwise permitted or required by law; (6) Penalizing or retaliating against a pharmacist or pharmacy for exercising rights under this chapter or Code Section 26-4-118; (7) Steering. Ordering an insured for the filling of a prescription or the provision of pharmacy care services to an affiliated pharmacy; offering or implementing plan designs that require patients to utilize an affiliated pharmacy; or advertising, marketing, or promoting a pharmacy by an affiliate to patients or prospective patients. Subject to the foregoing, a pharmacy benefits manager may include an affiliated pharmacy in communications to patients, including patient and prospective patient specific communications, regarding network pharmacies and prices, provided that the pharmacy benefits manager includes information regarding eligible nonaffiliated pharmacies in such communications and the information provided is accurate. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager from entering into an agreement with an affiliated pharmacy or an affiliated pharmacy of another pharmacy benefits manager licensed pursuant to this chapter to provide pharmacy care to patients. The restrictions in this paragraph shall not apply to limited distribution prescription

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drugs requiring special handling and not commonly carried at retail pharmacies or oncology clinics or practices; (8) Transferring or sharing records relative to prescription information containing patient-identifiable and prescriber-identifiable data to an affiliated pharmacy for any commercial purpose; provided, however, that nothing shall be construed to prohibit the exchange of prescription information between a pharmacy benefits manager and an affiliated pharmacy for the limited purposes of pharmacy reimbursement, formulary compliance, pharmacy care, or utilization review; (9) Knowingly making a misrepresentation to an insured, pharmacist, pharmacy, dispenser, or dispenser practice; and (10) Taking any action in violation of subparagraphs (a)(21)(D) and (a)(21)(E) of Code Section 26-4-28 or charging a pharmacy a fee in connection with network enrollment; (11) Withholding coverage or requiring prior authorization for a lower cost therapeutically equivalent drug available to an insured or failing to reduce an insured's cost share when an insured selects a lower cost therapeutically equivalent drug; and (12) Removing a drug from a formulary or denying coverage of a drug for the purpose of incentivizing an insured to seek coverage from a different health plan. (b) To the extent that any provision of this Code section is inconsistent or conflicts with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation, such applicable federal law, rule, or regulation shall apply. (c) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A care management organization, as defined in Chapter 21A of this title; (2) The Department of Community Health, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 31; (3) The State Health Benefit Plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; or (4) Any any licensed group model health maintenance organization with an exclusive medical group contract and which operates its own pharmacies which are licensed under Code Section 26-4-110.1 26-4-110."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-64-12. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The practice of steering by a pharmacy benefits manager represents a conflict of interest; (2) The practice of imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees obscures the true cost of prescription drugs in this state; (3) These practices have resulted in harm, including increasing drug prices, overcharging insureds and payors, restricting insureds' choice of pharmacies and other dispensers, underpaying community pharmacies and other dispensers, and fragmenting and creating barriers to care, particularly in rural Georgia and for patients battling lifethreatening illnesses and chronic diseases; and

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(4) Imposing a surcharge on pharmacy benefits managers that engage in these practices in this state may encourage entities licensed under this title and other payors to use pharmacy benefits managers that are committed to refraining from such practices. (b)(1) A pharmacy benefits manager that engages in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees shall be subject to a surcharge payable to the state of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount it reimbursed pharmacies in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs for Georgia insureds. (2) Any other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title whose contracted pharmacy benefits manager engages in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees in connection with its health plans shall be subject to a surcharge payable to the state of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount its pharmacy benefits manager reimbursed pharmacies on its behalf in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs for Georgia insureds. (c)(1) By March 1 of each year, a pharmacy benefits manager shall provide a letter to the Commissioner attesting as to whether or not, in the previous calendar year, it engaged in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees. The pharmacy benefits manager shall also submit to the Commissioner, in a form and manner and by a date specified by the Commissioner, data detailing all prescription drug claims it administered for Georgia insureds on behalf of each health plan client and any other data the Commissioner deems necessary to evaluate whether a pharmacy benefits manager may be engaged in the practice of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees. Such data shall be confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall prepare an aggregate report reflecting the total number of prescriptions administered by the reporting pharmacy benefits manager on behalf of all health plans in the state along with the total sum due to the state. The Department of Audits and Accounts shall have access to all confidential data collected by the Commissioner for audit purposes. (2) By March 1 of each year, any other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title that utilizes a contracted pharmacy benefits manager shall provide a letter to the Commissioner attesting as to whether or not, in the previous calendar year, its contracted pharmacy benefits manager engaged in the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees in connection with its health plans. The health plan shall also submit to the Commissioner, in a form and manner and by a date specified by the Commissioner, data detailing all prescription drug claims its contracted pharmacy benefits manager administered for Georgia insureds and any other data the Commissioner deems necessary to evaluate whether a health plan's pharmacy benefits manager may be engaged in the practice of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees. Such data shall be confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall prepare an aggregate report reflecting the total number of prescriptions administered by the reporting health plan along with the total sum due to the state. The Department of

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Audits and Accounts shall have access to all confidential data collected by the Commissioner for audit purposes. (d) By April 1 of each year, a pharmacy benefits manager or other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title shall pay into the general fund of the state treasury the surcharge owed, if any, as contained in the report submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the practices of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees where otherwise prohibited by law.

33-64-13. To the extent that any provision of this chapter is inconsistent or conflicts with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation, such applicable federal law, rule, or regulation shall apply."

SECTION 9. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2021, and shall apply to all contracts issued, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state on and after such date. (b) This section and Sections 1, 5, 7, and 10 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021, and shall apply to all contracts issued, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state on and after such date.

SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Knight of the 130th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 946.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

HB 991. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Knight of the 130th, England of the 116th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for transparency relating to state healthcare plans and its contractors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an oversight committee; to provide for its members and powers; to provide for information from state contractors and others to the oversight committee regarding state healthcare plans; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for transparency relating to state healthcare plans and its contractors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an oversight committee; to provide for its members and powers; to provide for information from state contractors and others to the oversight committee regarding state healthcare plans; to provide for confidentiality

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of certain records; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Chapter 2, relating to the Department of Community Health, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-17. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate' means a person which, either directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries:
(A) Has an investment or ownership interest in a person licensed under Title 33; (B) Shares common ownership with a person licensed under Title 33; or (C) Has as an investor or ownership interest holder a person licensed under Title 33. (2) 'Contractor' means a person licensed under Title 33 who contracts directly with the department or another state agency to provide services pursuant to a state healthcare plan. (3) 'Oversight committee' means the Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Oversight Committee created pursuant to this Code section. (4) 'State healthcare plan' means any healthcare plan or benefits administered by or through the department or another state agency, including, but not limited to, the state health benefit plan under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, the plan for public employees under Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the medical assistance program under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, the PeachCare for Kids Program under Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49, and any other health services or benefits administered by or on behalf of the state. (5) 'Subcontractor' means an affiliate or nonaffiliate entity that enters into an agreement with a contractor to administer, provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of healthcare services provided pursuant to a state healthcare plan, including but not limited to pharmacy benefits managers and dental care management organizations. The term shall not include the practice of any profession licensed under Title 26 or 43 unless it is a licensed affiliate of the contractor. (c)(1) There is created the Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Oversight Committee which shall have authority to review the performance and conduct of all state healthcare plan contractors and their subcontractors. (2) The oversight committee shall be composed of nine members as follows: (A) One physician, one pharmacist, and one consumer member who receives benefits from a state healthcare plan, appointed by the Governor; and (B) Six members of the General Assembly appointed as follows:

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(i) Two members appointed by the Governor; (ii) Two members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and (iii) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (3) Members shall serve two-year terms. The Governor shall designate one of his or her appointees from the General Assembly as the chairperson. (4) The oversight committee shall have the power to: (A) Request and review records relating to state healthcare plan contractors and their subcontractors, in performance of their contractual obligations, including contracts, subcontracts, reports, statements, and deidentified healthcare records; (B) Utilize legislative counsel when, in the oversight committee's determination, it is needed; (C) Prepare reports using aggregated data which shall not be considered confidential or a trade secret and which shall be made available to the General Assembly and the public; (D) Submit written questions to applicable departments, agencies, boards, and state healthcare plan contractors and their subcontractors which shall be answered no later than 30 days following receipt of such questions; (E) Prepare recommendations regarding contracting, transparency, and oversight to applicable state departments, agencies, and boards; (F) Prepare recommendations on legislative initiatives to the General Assembly as well as regulatory recommendations to the Commissioner of Insurance; (G) Retain third-party consultants, including attorneys, actuaries, accountants, and healthcare providers such as physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and dentists, and other experts as may be reasonably necessary to assist the oversight committee in its functions. Any third party retained shall be under the direction and control of the oversight committee, shall act only in an advisory capacity, and shall be subject to maintaining confidentiality; and (H) Request an audit of a state healthcare plan contractor or its subcontractors from the Department of Audits and Accounts. (5) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to enable the oversight committee to act on its own to, or otherwise prevent the department or any other state agency from, entering into, renewing, or terminating a contract with a contractor for a state healthcare plan. (d)(1) A contractor and its subcontractors shall, upon request of the oversight committee or the Department of Audits and Accounts, make all books, documents, papers, provider records, healthcare records, financial records, data, surveys, and computer databases related to its services to the state within its care, custody, and control available for examination. All requested records shall be provided within 30 days following a written request in a format determined by the oversight committee or the Department of Audits and Accounts. All records shall be provided at the sole cost and expense of the contractor or subcontractor. (2) A contractor shall annually provide to the oversight committee, no later than November 1 of each year, all reports and statements prepared pursuant to its contract

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with the state; financial reports filed with the Commissioner of Insurance; and an Annual Transparency Report which shall be made available to the public detailing the following as it relates to a state healthcare plan:
(A) The amount it was paid by the state, including, where applicable, capitated per member per month rates; (B) Medical Loss Ratio and loss ratios associated with the administration of dental benefits; (C) All contractual obligations with the state, including performance benchmarks, it failed to meet; (D) All reports prepared pursuant to its contract with the state; (E) All dividends paid to shareholders or affiliates; (F) Financial reports reflecting expenses, net underwriting gain, and net profit attributable to services performed for the state; (G) Most recent legal chart of corporate structure; (H) All affiliate subcontractors and the amount each affiliate subcontractor was paid; and (I) A report delineating whether it participates in the health care exchange operating in this state pursuant to Section 1311 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and if so, the counties in which its health plan or plans are made available through such exchange. (3) A contractor or its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager shall annually provide to the oversight committee, no later than November 1 of each year, an Annual Prescription Drug Transparency Report which shall be made available to the public detailing the following as it relates to a state healthcare plan: (A) The aggregated rebates, fees, and any other payments collected from pharmaceutical manufacturers by the contractor or its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager and the amount retained as revenue by the contractor, the amount retained as revenue by its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager, the amount passed back to the state healthcare plan, and the amount passed to insureds at the point of sale; (B) The aggregate total number of pharmacy claims, the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies for cost of drug reimbursement, the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies for dispensing fees, the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies by the state healthcare plan, and the aggregate amount paid to pharmacies by insureds via copayments; (C) Any difference between the aggregate amount a state healthcare plan paid a contractor for pharmacy claims and what the pharmacies were paid and any difference between what a contractor paid for pharmacy claims and what the pharmacies were paid; (D) The aggregate amount paid to affiliate pharmacies of a contractor or affiliate pharmacies of its subcontractor pharmacy benefits manager; (E) The aggregate number of prior authorizations required, the aggregate costs associated with processing the prior authorizations, the aggregate number of days it took the pharmacy benefits manager to render a decision on prior authorizations once

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the completed prior authorization has been submitted, and the aggregate number of prior authorizations that were approved and that were denied; (F) The names of the 25 prescription drugs which were subject to the most prior authorizations; and (G) The names of the 50 most frequently prescribed prescription drugs. (e)(1) The amount that a contractor is paid by the state, including capitated per member, per month rates, and the amount that a subcontractor is paid by a contractor shall be subject to disclosure under Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records, and shall not be confidential or constitute a trade secret. (2) Records, reports, documents, and data submitted to the oversight committee not otherwise subject to disclosure under Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be treated as confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure by the oversight committee or its members; provided, however, that the annual transparency report, annual prescription drug transparency report, and any reports prepared by the oversight committee shall be subject to disclosure under Chapter 18 of Title 50 and shall not be confidential or constitute a trade secret. (f) The Insurance Commissioner shall have the authority to subject any contractor or its subcontracted pharmacy benefits manager to a monetary penalty of up to $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this Code section, unless the contractor or subcontractor knew or reasonably should have known that it was in violation of this Code section, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection may be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this Code section."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 991.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 781. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Frazier of the 126th, Ridley of the 6th and Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to reduce the number of days for certain cease and desist orders to become final; to repeal Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business; to eliminate the notification requirement for a change in ultimate equitable owner of mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders; to change advertising content requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to reduce the number of days for the process related to bond cancellation notice; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations to federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to authorize the

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department to approve payment of dividends by a bank or trust company under certain conditions; to expand the department's authority to waive the residency requirement for bank or trust company directors; to authorize a trust company and bank merger under certain circumstances; to authorize Georgia banks to conduct certain activities at representative offices outside of Georgia; to change registration and notice requirements for a bank or bank holding company with a representative office; to reduce the number of days the department has to approve or disapprove applications for a branch office; to eliminate the department's authority to waive publication requirement for certain procedures; to add night depository to list of extensions not requiring approval; to update restrictions on location of extensions; to remove notification requirement for out-of-state banks establishing or acquiring additional branches; to replace supervisory committee with audit committee; to change limitations on loans by credit unions; to authorize the department to promulgate regulations related to allowable credit union loans and obligations; to provide for credit union extensions and restrictions thereof; to establish application requirements for credit union branch offices; to eliminate notification methods relating to bond cancellation; to provide that the unique identifier of certain licensees or registrants is not confidential; to reduce the number of days for certain cease and desist orders to become final; to repeal Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business; to eliminate the notification requirement for a change in ultimate equitable owner of mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders; to change advertising content requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to reduce the number of days for the process related to bond cancellation notice; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations to federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, is amended by revising paragraph (6) of Code Section 7-1-234, relating to grounds for disapproving proposal, as follows:
"(6) In the case of trust companies, any individual who is an acquiring person party under Code Section 7-1-232 or an individual that who is a director or officer of such an acquiring person party under Code Section 7-1-232 has unsatisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to any individual who is an acquiring person party or an individual that who is a director or officer of such person an acquiring party, and such individual who is an acquiring person party or an individual that who is a director or officer of such person an acquiring party shall provide express written consent to the department to conduct a criminal background check and to use all information necessary to run such check, including, but not limited to, a classifiable set of

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fingerprints. The individual who is an acquiring person party or an individual that who is a director or officer of such person an acquiring party shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check; or"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-460, relating to restrictions on payment of dividends and limitation of actions for dividends or distributions, as follows:
"(2) The department may approve the payment of dividends by a Subchapter S bank or trust company, prior to the time such bank or trust company achieves cumulative profitability,:
(A) For for the sole purpose of providing its the shareholders of a Subchapter S bank with a source of funds to pay federal and state income taxes on the Subchapter S bank's income that is taxable to those shareholders; or (B) If a bank or trust company is profitable on an annual basis and the payment of such dividend is consistent with standards of safety and soundness;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-480, relating to board of directors, as follows:
"7-1-480. (a) Administration of the business and affairs of a bank or trust company shall be the responsibility of a board of directors. (b) Seventy-five percent of the directors shall be citizens of the United States and at least a majority shall:
(1) Reside in Georgia; or (2) Reside within 40 miles of any banking location authorized to offer a complete banking or trust service. (c) The residency requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to banks having branches in states other than Georgia, provided that the residency of directors is consistent with the bank's articles of incorporation and bylaws. (d) The department may waive or modify the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section with respect to special purpose banks organized pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-394 relating to the residency requirements in the State of Georgia. (e) Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code section, directors who were legally qualified to serve on April 1, 1975, may continue to serve for such time as they are continuously members of the board of directors of their bank or trust company."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-530, relating to authority to merge or consolidate, merger, consolidation, or share exchange across state lines, and required provisions of the merger plan, as follows:

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"(a) Upon compliance with the requirements of this part and other applicable laws and regulations, including any branching and minimum age laws and regulations, banks or trust companies may merge or consolidate, provided that an institution exercising trust powers alone a trust company may merge or consolidate only with another such trust company a bank that is authorized to exercise trust powers so long as the resulting institution is a bank. Upon compliance with the requirements of this part and other applicable laws and regulations, including any branching and minimum age laws and regulations, a corporation other than a bank or trust company may acquire all of the outstanding shares of one or more classes or series of one or more banks or trust companies through a share exchange."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-591, relating to establishment of representative office by bank or bank holding company domiciled in state, as follows:
"7-1-591. (a) A bank domiciled in this state and operating under the laws of this state or a subsidiary or agent of such bank may establish a representative office anywhere in the state upon registering with the department. A bank holding company domiciled in this state and operating under the laws of this state or a nonbank subsidiary or agent of such bank holding company may establish a representative office anywhere in this state upon registering with the department. (b) Subject to any limitation or restrictions of the host state and upon registering the representative office with the department, a Georgia chartered bank may conduct any activities at any representative office outside Georgia that are authorized by Georgia law or that are permissible for a bank chartered by the host state where the representative office is located, except to the extent such activities are expressly prohibited by the laws of this state or by any regulation or order of the commissioner applicable to the Georgia chartered bank and except where the activity is one that requires approval from the department, in which case such approval must be secured; provided, however, that the commissioner may waive any prohibition or requirement for approval if he or she determines, by order or regulation, that the involvement of out-of-state representative offices of the Georgia chartered bank in particular activities would not threaten the safety or soundness of such bank."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-593, relating to registration of bank or bank holding company having representative office in state, as follows:
"7-1-593. (a) A bank or bank holding company domiciled in this state and having a representative office located in this state shall register such representative office with the department annually on forms prescribed by the department. Such registration shall be filed according to regulations issued by the department and shall list the names of all its

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Georgia representative offices, the street address of the offices, the nature of the business to be transacted in or through the offices, and such other information as the department may require. The department may consolidate these requirements with the holding company registration required in Parts 18, 19, and 20 of this article. Prior to closing a representative office, such bank or bank holding company must post notice of the closing as required by Code Section 7-1-110.1. (b) The department may review the operations of any representative office annually or at such greater frequency as it deems necessary to assure that the office does not transact a banking business."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-602, relating to applications for branch offices, as follows:
"7-1-602. (a) Application to establish a branch office shall be made to the department in such form as it may prescribe from time to time. The department shall exercise its discretion in its consideration of the application; but the department shall not approve the application until it has ascertained to its satisfaction that the public need and advantage will be promoted by the establishment of the proposed branch office, based upon the following factors:
(1) Reasonable opportunity for the proposed branch office to generate a sufficient profit; (2) The character and fitness of the board of directors and management of the bank to command the confidence of the community and to warrant the belief that the business of the bank or trust company at the branch office will be honestly and efficiently conducted; (3) The adequacy of the capital structure of the bank or trust company, particularly in view of the anticipated business to be generated by the proposed branch office; and (4) The overall financial condition and safety and soundness of the applicant bank or trust company. Where the department by rule, regulation, or written policy has provided for expedited processing of applications or for notice procedures, it may abbreviate its review of these criteria. (b) After receipt of a complete application, the department shall have 90 30 days within which to approve or disapprove such application. (c) The department may approve an application contingent upon the satisfaction of additional conditions, including the submission of information such as the date of opening and the capital outlay for the branch office. If the approval of a federal regulatory agency is required with respect to the branch office, the department may at its option withhold its written approval or disapproval until such federal approval is granted or denied or may withdraw its approval if the federal agency fails to act or refuses to grant approval. If the department disapproves the branch office, it shall notify the applicant of its disapproval and state generally in writing the unfavorable factors

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influencing its decision. The decision of the department is final, except that it may be subject to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90. (d) The department may provide by regulation that a bank which meets certain financial and managerial criteria may, in lieu of application, file a written notification with the department at a time to be specified in such regulation. The department may waive publication requirements for such a procedure. (e) All lawfully established banking locations existing on July 1, 1999, other than a bank's main office, shall be known and shall qualify as branch offices. (f) In the event of merger or consolidation of two or more banks, pursuant to Parts 14 and 15 of this article, the surviving or resulting bank shall designate a main office and may retain and continue to operate any or all banking locations of each constituent bank as branch offices so long as they are consistent with and authorized by this part. In the event of the purchase of substantially all of the assets of a bank, subject to the review and approval by the commissioner of such transaction, the purchasing bank may retain and continue to operate any or all banking locations of the selling bank as branch offices so long as they are consistent with and authorized by this part. (g) The department's approval may be revoked if conditions in the approval have not been satisfied or if other violations of law occur as a result of the branch office's opening or operation."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-603, relating to extension of existing banking locations, automated teller machines, cash dispensing machines, point-ofsale terminals, and other extensions, as follows:
"7-1-603. (a) An approved banking location may have an extension, which is not a branch or main office, at which banking activities may occur. The extensions described in this Code section do not require approval but may have certain restrictions or required notifications. (b) The following are extensions:
(1) 'Automated teller machine' means electronic equipment which performs routine banking transactions, including, but not limited to, the taking of deposits for the public at locations off premises of a bank's main or branch office under regulations prescribed by the commissioner. This term includes electronic equipment that utilizes, or has the capability to utilize, live video chat with offsite bank personnel who may assist with banking services, including, but not limited to, account initiation. (2) 'Cash dispensing machine' means for the purposes of this part and as used in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-241 an automated or electronic terminal which dispenses cash or scrip redeemable for goods and services or for cash, goods, and services. Such machines may provide account information but may not initiate intrabank transactions other than those necessary and incidental to the dispensing of cash. (3) 'Night depository' means a drop box where customers can make deposits or payments outside of normal banking hours.

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(3)(4) 'Point-of-sale terminal' means electronic equipment located in nonbank business outlets to record electronically with a bank transactions occurring as a result of the sale of goods or services. For purposes of this Code section, the terms 'automated teller machine,' 'point-of-sale terminal,' and 'cash dispensing machine,' and 'night depository' shall not include personal communication devices such as telephones, computer terminals, modems, and other similar devices which are not accessible to the general public but are intended for use by a single bank customer. It is not the intent of this Code section to limit the ability of banks or other entities to utilize personal communication devices. The department may by regulation further define 'automated teller machine,' 'point-of-sale terminal,' 'cash dispensing machine,' 'night depository,' and 'personal communication device' consistent with the objectives set forth in Code Section 7-1-3. (c) The following are restrictions on location of an extension: (1) Any federally insured bank or credit union may operate automated teller machines throughout this the state. These machines may be operated individually by any bank or credit union or jointly on a cost-sharing basis by two or more banks or credit unions; (2) Any bank may operate cash dispensing machines throughout the state. Access to and use of cash dispensing machines may be available to all banks in this state on an individual or a shared basis; and (3) A night depository may be located anywhere in the state; and (3)(4) A point-of-sale terminal may be located anywhere in the state. (d) An extension not defined in subsection (b) of this Code section is permitted, provided that such extension is located within the boundary lines of a single contiguous area of property owned or leased by the bank and used as a banking location, or if it is within 200 yards of such a banking location. Banking services may be performed at the extension. Written notification to the department is required for such extension."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-628.6, relating to powers of out-of-state banks branching into Georgia, as follows:
"(c) An out-of-state bank that has established or acquired a branch in Georgia under this part may establish or acquire additional branches in Georgia to the same extent, but to no greater extent, that any Georgia bank may establish or acquire a branch in Georgia under applicable federal and state law. Notification to the department from the bank is required at the same time as the application is made to the federal regulator. A letter describing the transaction shall constitute the required notification and may be written and sent by the bank or the home state regulator."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-656, relating to duties of directors, meetings, prohibited activities, eligibility to vote, applicability of Code Section 7-1-490, and appointment of honorary director or director emeritus, as follows:

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"(3) Any action authorized to be taken at a meeting of the board of directors or a credit, supervisory audit, or other committee may be taken without a meeting if the action is set forth in writing and approved and signed by all directors or all members of the credit, supervisory audit, or other committee entitled to vote with respect to the underlying subject matter."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-658, relating to loans, as follows:
"7-1-658. (a) Credit unions may lend money to their members at reasonable rates of interest, which shall not exceed 1 1/4 percent each month on the unpaid balance, or such greater rates as shall be authorized for other financial institutions for such purposes as may be approved by the credit committee. (b) Loans shall be supervised as follows:
(1) The credit committee shall have the general supervision of all loans to members. The credit committee shall hold such meetings as the business of the credit union may require and not less frequently than once each quarter to consider applications for loans. Reasonable notice of such meetings shall be given to all members of the committee. Actions of the credit committee shall be reported to the board in such form as the board shall prescribe at each regular meeting of the board. No loan shall be made unless it is approved by a majority of the entire committee, except as provided in this Code section; (2) The credit committee may appoint one or more employees to be loan officers and delegate to such persons the power to approve or disapprove loans to a borrower that do not in the aggregate exceed 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union subject to such limitations or conditions set forth in this Code section for loans generally and such further limitations and conditions as the credit committee prescribes. Records of loans approved shall be maintained in such form as the credit committee shall prescribe and shall be made available to the credit committee upon request. All loans in excess of 50 percent of a credit union's maximum loan limitation or such lower limit as the credit committee shall establish shall be acted upon by the credit committee. The credit committee may not appoint more than one of its members to be a loan officer. No person shall have the authority to disburse funds of the credit union for any loan which has been approved by such person; (3) In lieu of a credit committee, the board of directors may appoint one or more loan officers and delegate to such persons the power to approve or disapprove loans to a borrower that do not in the aggregate exceed 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union subject to such limitations or conditions set forth in this Code section for loans generally and such further limitations and conditions as the board may prescribes prescribe. All other duties of the credit committee as described in this article shall become the duties of the board of directors. Records of loans approved shall be maintained by the loan officers in such form as the board shall prescribe and a listing

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of all loans made, including the name of the borrower and the amount of the loan, shall be submitted to the board at each meeting; and (4) Members may appeal a credit decision made by a loan officer to the credit committee or to the board if denied by the credit committee. Where there is no credit committee, appeal shall be made to the board. (c) Loans may be made to officers, directors, and committee members of the credit union under the same general terms and conditions as to other members of the credit union; provided, however, that no officer, director, committee member, or employee shall participate in approving any loan in which he or she has a direct or indirect financial interest. The approval of all loans to officers, directors, and committee members of the credit union shall be reported to the board of directors at its next meeting. (d) As used in this Code section, the term 'person' or 'corporation' includes, but is not limited to, an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, or unincorporated organization. (d)(e) No credit union shall be authorized to lend to any individual borrower on an unsecured loan more than 1 percent of the first $100,000.00 of its deposits and shares plus one-fourth of 1 percent of its deposits and shares over $100,000.00. No credit union shall be authorized to lend to any individual borrower on a secured loan more than 10 percent of the first $100,000.00 of its deposits and shares plus 4 percent of the next $1 million of its deposits and shares plus 2 percent of its deposits and shares over $1.1 million. Deposits and shares reflected in the statement of condition on the last calendar day of the preceding quarter, to the nearest $100,000.00, shall be used to establish loan limits for the subsequent calendar quarter, provided that where a credit union has less than $1 million in total shares and deposits, the nearest $1,000.00 shall be used to establish these limits. Any credit union may make loans up to $200.00 regardless of the amount of its shares and deposits. The amount loaned to any one borrower on an unsecured basis when added to the amount loaned to any one borrower on a secured basis shall not exceed the limitation set forth in this subsection for secured loans, such limitation being the maximum loan limit of the credit union make loans to any one person or corporation where the aggregate of such loans and obligations together exceeds 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union unless each loan in excess of said 5 percent limit is approved in advance by the board of directors or the credit committee subject to the provisions set forth in subsections (f) and (g) of this Code section. Approval by the board of directors or credit committee shall be recorded in the formal minutes of the actions of the board or the credit committee by name of borrower, amount of loan, maturity of loan, general type of collateral, and such other information as required pursuant to the rules and regulations of the department. Any action required by this subsection may be taken as prescribed in Code Section 7-1-656, provided that the minutes of the proceedings of the board of directors or credit committee reflect such action and each director taking such action signs the minutes reflecting such action by no later than the next regular meeting of the board or credit committee attended by such director. (e) For purposes of subsection (d) of this Code section:

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(1) 'Borrower' means the member who actually received the proceeds from a loan and shall not include any obligation which he may incur by being an endorser, guarantor, comaker, or similar obligor for another borrower; (2) 'Secured loan' means a loan for which adequate collateral is given. A secured loan may include a loan for which there is an endorser, guarantor, comaker, or similar obligor. (f) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section, a credit union shall not directly or indirectly make loans or have obligations to any one person or corporation which in aggregate exceed 5 percent of the net worth of the credit union at the time of issuance of a binding commitment unless the entire amount of such loans and obligations is secured by good collateral or other ample security and does not exceed 25 percent of the net worth at the time of issuance of a binding commitment. Except as otherwise indicated in subsection (g) of this Code section, the purchase or discount of agreements for the payment of money or evidences of indebtedness shall be regarded as indirect loans to the person or corporation receiving the proceeds of such transactions. In estimating the legal lending limit for any one person or corporation, loans to related corporations, partnerships, and other entities shall be combined subject to regulations established by the department. (g) The limitations of subsection (f) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Obligations of and obligations guaranteed by:
(A) The United States; (B) The State of Georgia or a public body thereof authorized to levy taxes; (C) Any state of the United States or any public body thereof if the obligations or guarantees are general obligations; or (D) Any agency of this state as defined in subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Code Section 50-14-1; (2) Obligations to the extent secured by: (A) Obligations fully guaranteed by the United States; (B) Guaranties or commitments or agreements to take over or purchase made by any public body of the United States or any corporation owned directly or indirectly by the United States; or (C) Loan agreements between a local public agency or a public housing agency and an instrumentality of the United States pursuant to national housing legislation under which funds will be provided for payment of the obligations secured by such loan agreements; (3) Obligations with respect to the sale of federal or correspondent funds to financial institutions having their deposits insured to the same extent as that required of similar institutions chartered in this state; and (4) A renewal or restructuring of a loan as a new loan or extension of credit following the exercise by the credit union of reasonable efforts, consistent with safe and sound banking practices, to bring the loan into conformance with the lending limits of this Code section, unless:

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(A) New funds are advanced by the credit union to the borrower, except as permitted under this Code section; (B) A new borrower replaces the original borrower; or (C) The department determines that a renewal or restructuring was undertaken as a means to evade the credit union's lending limit. (h) The department may, by regulation not inconsistent with this Code section, prescribe definitions of and requirements for transactions included in or excluded from the indebtedness to which this Code section applies. The department may, by regulation or otherwise, specify that the liabilities of a group of one or more persons or corporations or both shall be considered as owed by one person or corporation for the purposes of this Code section because the borrowers within the group are related through common control or the group meets other criteria established by the department for the combination of indebtedness for legal lending limitation purposes. (f)(i) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, approval Approval of loans by the credit committee shall be evidenced, prior to disbursement of the loan proceeds, by a writing signed by a committee member stating that the committee has approved the loan. If the board appoints loan officers in lieu of a credit committee, it shall establish policies for approval of loans by those loan officers."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-664, which is reserved, as follows:
"7-1-664. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Automated teller machine' means electronic equipment which performs routine banking transactions, including, but not limited to, the taking of deposits for the public at locations off premises of a credit union's main or branch office under regulations prescribed by the commissioner. Such term includes electronic equipment that utilizes, or has the capability to utilize, live video chat with offsite credit union personnel capable of assisting with banking services, including, but not limited to, account initiation. (2) 'Cash dispensing machine' means an automated or electronic terminal which dispenses cash or scrip redeemable for goods and services or for cash, goods, and services; provided, however, that such terminal is not capable of initiating intrabank transactions other than those necessary and incidental to the dispensing of cash. (3) 'Extension' means a location at which banking activity may occur but which is not a branch or main office. (4) 'Night depository' means a drop box where customers can make deposits or payments outside of normal banking hours. (5) 'Point-of-sale terminal' means electronic equipment located in non-credit union business outlets to record electronically credit union transactions occurring as a result of the sale of goods or services.

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(b) A credit union location shall be authorized to operate an automated teller machine, cash dispensing machine, night depository, or point-of-sale terminal without prior approval of the department; provided, however, that such extension complies with the requirements of this Code section and any rules and regulations of the department relating to notification. (c) A credit union may operate an extension as follows:
(1) Any federally insured credit union may operate an automated teller machine at any location in the state; (2) Any credit union may operate a cash dispensing machine at any location in the state; (3) Any credit union may operate an automated teller machine or a cash dispensing machine individually or jointly with one or more credit unions; (4) Any credit union may operate a night depository or point-of-sale terminal at any location in the state; (5) Any credit union may operate an extension not defined in subsection (a) of this Code section, provided that such extension is located within 200 yards of the boundary lines of a single contiguous area of property owned or leased by the credit union and used as a credit union location. Prior to the operation of such extension, the credit union shall notify the department in writing; and (6) All other extensions must be approved by the department prior to the operation of such extension. (d) This Code section shall not apply to personal communication devices such as telephones, computer terminals, modems, and other similar devices which are not accessible to the general public but are intended for use by a single credit union member. The department may by regulation further define 'automated teller machine,' 'cash dispensing machine,' 'night depository,' 'point-of-sale terminal,' and 'personal communication device' consistent with the objectives set forth in Code Section 7-1-3."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-665, relating to subsidiary offices, as follows:
"7-1-665. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Branch office' means any location of a credit union other than the main office where financial services are offered to members. (2) 'Main office' means the principal location of a credit union as such location appears in the records of the department. (b) A credit union shall indicate its principal location with the department, and if it fails to do so, the department shall choose a location of such credit union to be the main office and shall so notify such credit union. (c) A credit union shall not be prohibited from maintaining may maintain offices at locations other than its principal offices main office if the maintenance of such branch offices shall be reasonably necessary to furnish service to its membership. The

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establishment of additional branch offices shall be subject to the prior approval of the department upon application to it in such form as it may prescribe by regulation. Participation in shared branching networks does not constitute the establishment of additional branch offices under this Code section. (d) The department shall exercise its discretion in its consideration of an application to establish a branch office; provided, however, that the department shall not approve an application until it has satisfactorily ascertained that a need exists and the establishment of the proposed branch office would be advantageous to members. Such determination may be made upon consideration of the following factors:
(1) Reasonable opportunity for the proposed branch office to generate a sufficient profit; (2) The character and fitness of the board of directors and management of the credit union to command the confidence of the membership and to warrant the belief that the business of the credit union at the branch office will be honestly and efficiently conducted; (3) The adequacy of the capital structure of the credit union, particularly in view of the anticipated business to be generated by the proposed branch office; and (4) The overall financial condition and safety and soundness of the applicant credit union. Where the department by rule, regulation, or written policy has provided for expedited processing of applications or for notice procedures, it may abbreviate its review of these criteria. (e) After receipt of a complete application, the department shall have 30 days within which to approve or disapprove such application. (f) The department may approve an application contingent upon the satisfaction of additional conditions, including the submission of information such as the date of opening and the capital outlay for the branch office. The department may revoke such contingent approval if conditions in the approval have not been satisfied or if other violations of law occur as a result of the branch office's opening or operation. (g) If the department disapproves an application to establish a branch office, it shall notify the applicant of its disapproval and state generally in writing the unfavorable factors influencing its decision. The decision of the department is final, except that it may be subject to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90. (h) The department may provide by regulation that a credit union which meets certain criteria may, in lieu of filing a branch application, file a written notification with the department. (i) In the event of merger or consolidation of two or more credit unions, the resulting credit union shall indicate its main office with the department and may retain and continue to operate as branch offices any or all credit union locations of the merged institutions which had been approved by the department prior to such merger or consolidation. In the event of the purchase of substantially all of the assets of a credit union, subject to the review and approval by the department of such transaction, the purchasing credit union may retain and continue to operate as branch offices any or all

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credit union locations of the selling credit union which had been approved by the department prior to such purchase."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-687, relating to notice of action against licensee by creditor or claimant and other notification requirements, as follows:
"(c) A bond filed with the department for the purpose of compliance with Code Section 7-1-683.2 shall not be canceled by either the licensee or the corporate surety except upon notice to the department by registered or certified mail, statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested, or electronically through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, and such cancellation shall be effective no sooner than 30 days after receipt by the department of such notice and only with respect to any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of such cancellation."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (l) of Code Section 7-1-689, relating to record keeping, investigations and examinations by department, subpoenas, confidentiality, and limitations on civil liability, as follows:
"(1) The name, business address, and telephone, facsimile, and license numbers unique identifier of a licensee;"
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-694, relating to cease and desist orders from unauthorized activities, civil penalties for violations, judicial review, and administrative fines, as follows:
"(3) A person licensed under this article has received a notice of bond cancellation under Code Section 7-1-687, which such cease and desist order shall be final 30 20 days from the date of issuance, and there shall be no opportunity for an administrative hearing. In the event the cease and desist order becomes final, the license shall expire, and if a new license is desired, the licensee shall be required to make a new application for a license and pay all applicable fees as if it had never been licensed. If the required surety bond is reinstated or replaced and such documentation is delivered to the department within the 30 20 day period following the date of issuance of the order, the order shall be rescinded."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (l) of Code Section 7-1-706, relating to record keeping obligations, investigations and examinations by the department, examination fees, administration of oaths and issuing of subpoenas, confidentiality, and civil liability, as follows:
"(1) The name, business address, and telephone, facsimile, and license numbers unique identifier of a licensee;"

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SECTION 18. Said chapter is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business, as follows:
"7-1-1003.1. If the applicant for a mortgage broker license or a renewal of such license does not have a physical place of business in Georgia, a license or renewal shall only be issued if the applicant's home state does not require that in order to be licensed a mortgage broker shall have a physical place of business in such home state. In either case, an applicant shall have a registered agent and a registered office in this state. Reserved."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 7-1-1006, relating to contents of license, posting of license, transferring of license, transacting business under other name, change of address, opening a new additional office without prior approval, and approval of branch manager, as follows:
"(e) For mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, each licensee shall notify the department in writing of any change in the address of the principal place of business or of any additional location of business in Georgia, any change in registered agent or registered office, any change of executive officer, or contact person for consumer complaints, or ultimate equitable owner of 10 percent or more of any corporation or other entity licensed under this article, or of any material change in the licensee's financial statement. Notice of changes shall be received by the department no later than 30 business days after the change is effective."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-1007, relating to licensee to give notice of certain actions brought against it by a creditor or borrower and notice to the department of cancellation of bond, as follows:
"(c) A bond filed with the department for the purpose of compliance with Code Section 7-1-1003.2 or 7-1-1004 shall not be canceled by either the mortgage loan originator, mortgage broker, or mortgage lender or the corporate surety except upon notice to the department by registered or certified mail, statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested, or electronically through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, the cancellation to be effective not less than 30 days after receipt by the department of such notice and only with respect to any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of such cancellation."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of Code Section 7-1-1009, relating to maintenance of books, accounts, and records, investigation and examination of licensees and registrants by department, confidentiality, and exemptions from civil liability, as follows:

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"(1) For mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, the name, business address, and telephone, facsimile, and license numbers unique identifier of a licensee or registrant;"
SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-1016, relating to regulations relative to advertising, as follows:
"7-1-1016. In addition to such other rules, regulations, and policies as the department may promulgate to effectuate the purpose of this article, the department shall prescribe regulations governing the advertising of mortgage loans, including, without limitation, the following requirements:
(1)(A) Advertisements for loans regulated under this article shall not be false, misleading, or deceptive. No person whose activities are regulated under this article shall advertise in any manner so as to indicate or imply that its interest rates or charges for loans are in any way 'recommended,' 'approved,' 'set,' or 'established' by the state or this article. (B) An advertisement shall not include an individual's loan number, loan amount, or other publicly available information unless it is clearly and conspicuously stated in boldface type at the beginning of the advertisement that the person disseminating it is not authorized by, in sponsorship with, or otherwise affiliated with the individual's lender, which shall be identified by name. Such an advertisement shall also state that the loan information contained therein was not provided by the recipient's lender; and (2) All advertisements, including websites, disseminated by a licensee or a registrant in this state by any means shall contain the name, license number, Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry which shall conform to a name on record with the department, and unique identifier, and an office address of such licensee or registrant, which shall conform to a name and address on record with the department; and which shall clearly indicate that the number was issued by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, of the licensee or registrant. (3) No mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensee shall advertise its services in Georgia in any media disseminated in this state, whether print or electronic, without the words 'Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee' or, for those advertisers licensed in more than one state, a listing of Georgia as a state in which the advertiser is licensed."
SECTION 23. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-1018, relating to cease and desist orders, enforcement procedure, civil penalty, and fines, as follows:
"(a) Whenever it shall appear to the department that any person required to be licensed or registered under this article or employed by a licensee or who would be covered by the prohibitions in Code Section 7-1-1013 has violated any law of this state or any order or regulation of the department, the department may issue an initial written order requiring such person to cease and desist immediately from such unauthorized practices.

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Such cease and desist order shall be final 20 days after it is issued unless the person to whom it is issued makes a written request within such 20 day period for a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' A cease and desist order to an unlicensed person that orders such person to cease doing a mortgage business without the appropriate license shall be final 30 days from the date of issuance, and there shall be no opportunity for an administrative hearing. If the proper license or evidence of exemption or valid employment status during the time of the alleged offense is delivered to the department within the 30 day period, the order shall be rescinded by the department. If a cease and desist order is issued to a person who has been sent a notice of bond cancellation and if the bond is reinstated or replaced and such documentation is delivered to the department within the 30 20 day period following the date of issuance of the order, the order shall be rescinded. If the notice of reinstatement of the bond is not received within the 30 20 days, the license shall expire at the end of the 30 20 day period, and the person shall be required to make a new application for license and pay the applicable fees. In the case of an unlawful purchase of mortgage loans, such initial cease and desist order to a purchaser shall constitute the knowledge required under subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-1002 for any subsequent violations. Any cease and desist order sent to the person at both his or her personal and business addresses pursuant to this Code section that is returned to the department as 'refused' or 'unclaimed' shall be deemed as received and sufficiently served."
SECTION 24. Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, is amended by revising paragraphs (12), (15), (16), (17), and (18) of Code Section 7-6A-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(12) 'Points and fees' means: (A) All items included in the definition of finance charge in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(a) 1026.4(a) and 12 C.F.R. 226.4(b) 1026.4(b) except interest or the time price differential. All items excluded under 12 C.F.R. 226.4(c) 1026.4(c) are excluded from points and fees, provided that for items under 12 C.F.R. 226.4(c)(7) 1026.4(c)(7) the creditor does not receive direct or indirect compensation in connection with the charge and the charge is not paid to an affiliate of the creditor; (B) All compensation paid directly or indirectly to a mortgage broker from any source, including a broker that originates a loan in its own name in a table funded transaction, including but not limited to yield spread premiums, yield differentials, and service release fees, provided that the portion of any yield spread premium that is both disclosed to the borrower in writing and used to pay bona fide and reasonable fees to a person other than the creditor or an affiliate of the creditor for the following purposes is exempt from inclusion in points and fees: fees for tax payment services; fees for flood certification; fees for pest infestation and flood determination; appraisal fees; fees for inspection performed prior to closing; credit reports; surveys; attorneys' fees, if the borrower has the right to select the attorney from an approved list or

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otherwise; notary fees; escrow charges, so long as not otherwise included under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; title insurance premiums; and fire and hazard insurance and flood insurance premiums, provided that the conditions set forth in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(d)(2) 1026.4(d)(2) are met; (C) Premiums or other charges for credit life, credit accident, credit health, credit personal property, or credit loss-of-income insurance, debt suspension coverage or debt cancellation coverage, whether or not such coverage is insurance under applicable law, that provides for cancellation of all or part of a borrower's liability in the event of loss of life, health, personal property, or income or in the case of accident written in connection with a home loan and premiums or other charges for life, accident, health, or loss-of-income insurance without regard to the identity of the ultimate beneficiary of such insurance. In determining points and fees for the purposes of this paragraph, premiums or other charges shall only include those payable at or before loan closing and are included whether they are paid in cash or financed and whether the amount represents the entire premium for the coverage or an initial payment; (D) The maximum prepayment fees and penalties that may be charged or collected under the terms of the loan documents. Mortgage interest that may accrue in advance of payment in full of a loan made under a local, state, or federal government sponsored mortgage insurance or guaranty program, including a Federal Housing Administration program, shall not be considered to be a prepayment fee or penalty; (E) All prepayment fees or penalties that are charged to the borrower if the loan refinances a previous loan made or currently held by the same creditor or an affiliate of the creditor; (F) For open-end loans, points and fees are calculated in the same manner as for loans other than open-end loans, based on the minimum points and fees that a borrower would be required to pay in order to draw on the open-end loan an amount equal to the total credit line; and (G) Points and fees shall not include:
(i) Taxes, filing fees, recording, and other charges and fees paid or to be paid to public officials for determining the existence of or for perfecting, releasing, or satisfying a security interest; (ii) Bona fide and reasonable fees paid to a person other than the creditor or an affiliate of the creditor for the following: fees for tax payment services; fees for flood certification; fees for pest infestation and flood determination; appraisal fees; fees for inspections performed prior to closing; credit reports; surveys; attorneys' fees, if the borrower has the right to select the attorney from an approved list or otherwise; notary fees; escrow charges, so long as not otherwise included under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; title insurance premiums; and fire and hazard insurance and flood insurance premiums, provided that the conditions in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(d)(2) 1026.4(d)(2) are met; (iii) Bona fide fees paid to a federal or state government agency that insures payment of some portion of a home loan, including, but not limited to, the Federal

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Housing Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the United States Department of Agriculture for rural development loans, or the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority; and (iv) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this chapter, compensation in the form of premiums, commissions, or similar charges paid to a creditor or any affiliate of a creditor for the sale of: (I) title insurance; or (II) insurance against loss of or damage to property or against liability arising out of the ownership or use of property, provided that the conditions in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(d)(2) 1026.4(d)(2) are met." "(15) 'Servicer' means the same as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 12 U.S.C. Section 3500.2. (16) 'Servicing' means the same as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 12 U.S.C. Section 3500.2. (17) 'Threshold' means: (A) Without regard to whether the loan transaction is or may be a 'residential mortgage transaction' as that term is defined in 12 C.F.R. 226.2(a)(24) 1026.2(a)(24), the annual percentage rate of the loan is such that it equals or exceeds that set out in Section 152 of the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, 15 U.S.C. Section 1602(aa), and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Federal Reserve Board, including Section 12 C.F.R. 226.32 1026.32; or (B) The total points and fees payable in connection with the loan, excluding not more than two bona fide discount points, exceed: (i) 5 percent of the total loan amount if the total loan amount is $20,000.00 or more or (ii) the lesser of 8 percent of the total loan amount or $1,000.00 if the total loan amount is less than $20,000.00. (18) 'Total loan amount' means the amount calculated as set forth in 12 C.F.R. 226.32(a) 1026.32(a) and under the Official Staff Commentary of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. For open-end loans, the total loan amount shall be calculated using the total credit line available under the terms of the home loan as the amount financed."

SECTION 25. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Williamson of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 781.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton

Y Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor E Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 897. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of timber harvesting operations, so as to require the State Forestry Commission to create a standing timber notification website; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to change surety bond and letter of credit requirements; to provide for claims against bonds; to provide for appeals of such claims; to provide for replacement bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Code Section 12-6-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of timber harvesting operations, so as to require the State Forestry Commission to create a standing timber notification website; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to change surety bond and letter of credit requirements; to provide for claims against bonds; to provide for appeals of such claims; to provide for replacement bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 12-6-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of timber harvesting operations, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall conform to and shall not exceed the following requirements:
(1) Prior written notice shall be required of any person or firm harvesting such timber for each separate tract to be harvested thereby, shall be made only in such form as prescribed by rule or regulation of the director, and shall be limited to the following:
(A) A map of the area which identifies the location of the tract to be harvested and, as to those trucks which will be traveling to and from such tract for purposes of picking up and hauling loads of cut forest products, the main point of ingress to such tract from a public road and, if different, the main point of egress from such tract to a public road; (B) A statement as to whether the timber will be removed pursuant to a lump sum sale, per unit sale, or owner harvest for purposes of ad valorem taxation under Code Section 48-5-7.5; (C) The name, address, and daytime telephone number of the timber seller if the harvest is pursuant to a lump sum or per unit sale or of the timber owner if the harvest is an owner harvest; and (D) The name, business address, business telephone number, and nighttime or emergency telephone number of the person or firm harvesting such timber; (2) Notice may be submitted in person, by transmission of an electronic record via telefacsimile, e-mail, or such other means as approved by the governing authority, or by mail; (3)(A) Effective October 1, 2020, the State Forestry Commission shall commence construction of a website to provide a state-wide notification platform for persons or firms harvesting standing timber to utilize as a uniform system of notification to local governing authorities. (B) Following an initial notification by the State Forestry Commission that the website is operational, utilization of the website by local governing authorities and persons or firms harvesting standing timber will be optional. (C) No later than the first day of the nineteenth month following such initial notification, the State Forestry Commission shall provide a subsequent notification of

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a date upon which utilization of such website shall be mandatory for local governing authorities and persons or firms harvesting standing timber. On and after that date, notification procedures under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall cease and notification of harvesting of standing timber shall be conducted solely through such website. (D) The director of the State Forestry Commission shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary for purposes of designing, implementing, and enforcing utilization of such website; (3)(4)(A) The governing authority may require persons or firms subject to such notice requirement to deliver a bond or letter of credit as provided by this paragraph subparagraph, in which case notice shall not be or remain effective for such harvesting operations unless and until the person or firm providing such notice has delivered to the governing authority or its designated agent a valid surety bond, executed by a surety corporation authorized to transact business in this state, protecting the county or municipality, as applicable, against any damage caused by such person or firm in an amount specified by the governing authority not exceeding $5,000.00 or, at the option of the person or firm harvesting timber, a valid irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank or savings and loan association, as defined in Code Section 7-1-4, in the amount of and in lieu of such bond. Such bonds or letters of credit shall be subject to the conditions set forth in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. Each county or municipality shall require no more than one bond from each person or firm harvesting timber regardless of the number of tracts harvested in such county or municipality by each such person or firm so long as the bond remains in effect. Otherwise, a valid replacement bond must be obtained and delivered to the governing authority of such county or municipality or its designated agent no later than the close of business on the fifth business day following the day that such governing authority filed a claim to recover damages against the then-existing bond. Upon filing such claim, such governing authority shall immediately provide notice thereof, including the date such claim was filed, to the person or firm causing the damage. Such notice may be given in person, by transmission of an electronic record via telefacsimile, or by e-mail. For purposes of this paragraph subparagraph, any such surety bond or letter of credit shall be valid only for the calendar year in which delivered;. (B) Such bond or letter of credit shall protect the county or municipality against any damage requiring re-ditching or repair of existing ditch structure or the removal of any harvesting residue, including tree tops, debris logs, pulpwood, and other materials, placed in or around rights of way caused by such person or firm tendering the bond or letter of credit, and the proceeds of such bond or letter of credit shall be available to reimburse the county or municipality for any cost incurred to repair such damages in or around county or municipal rights of way. The proceeds of such bond or letter of credit shall also be available to reimburse the county or municipality for any cost incurred to maintain or repair county or municipal roads damaged by the ingress or egress of motor vehicles engaged in harvest operations located within 500 feet of any point of ingress or egress of the timber harvesting operation. The right of

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a county or municipality to call such bond or letter of credit in accordance with the provisions of this Code section shall be in addition to any other remedies available to such county or municipality at law or in equity for damage to county or municipal roads or rights of way. (C) When damage results from a person or firm's harvesting activities, the governing authority shall make a written claim to the person or firm causing the damage within 30 business days after the governing authority becomes aware of the damage. Such claim may be given in person, by transmission of an electronic record via telefacsimile or email, or by mail. Such claim shall describe the damage in detail and give the person or firm the opportunity to repair such damage within 30 days of the notification. The county or municipality shall be authorized to repair the damage immediately if the governing authority determines the conditions present a threat to public safety, health, or welfare and, upon making such repairs, shall present to the person or firm an itemized list of expenses incurred as a claim against the responsible party and the issuer of its bond or letter of credit. If the damage in question has not been repaired by or on behalf of the person or firm, then the governing authority shall be authorized to call such bond or letter of credit for payment of any cost the county or municipality incurs or will incur to repair such damages, and additional remedies set forth in this paragraph shall remain available. Within 30 days of the receipt of the written notification from the county or municipality required by this subparagraph, the person or firm may:
(i) Repair such damage at their own expense with the approval and supervision of the governing authority. When repairs are completed to the satisfaction of the governing authority, the governing authority shall provide the person or firm with written notification of such satisfactory completion within five business days; (ii) In the event of inclement weather or other factors preventing repair of the damage, request a 30 day extension to repair the damage from the governing authority, provided that no such extension shall exceed 90 days. Approval of such extensions shall be in the discretion of the governing authority; or (iii) Appeal any adverse decision of the governing authority to the magistrate court of the county in which the damage occurred. The magistrate court will hear arguments within 30 days of the written appeal and render a ruling within ten days of such hearing. Any such appeal shall toll the 30 day period, or any extension thereof, provided for in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. Should the person or firm receive a favorable ruling from the magistrate court, the governing authority shall have no claim against the bond or letter of credit. Should the person or firm in question receive an unfavorable ruling from the magistrate court, the governing authority shall be authorized to call the bond or letter of credit for reimbursement, not to exceed the bond or letter of credit amount, of costs incurred in repairing the damage. (D) If a person or firm tendering the bond or letter of credit, or any agent, employee, or contractor of such person or firm, causes a bond or letter of credit to be revoked, then a valid replacement bond or letter of credit shall be obtained by the person or

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firm and delivered to the governing authority, or the designated agent thereof, no later than the close of business five business days after the date of revocation of the prior bond or letter of credit. The governing authority shall be authorized to increase such bond or letter of credit by $2,500.00 after each instance of revocation of a bond or letter of credit, provided that the total bond amount shall not exceed $10,000.00 as to any original bond or letter of credit; (4)(5) Notice shall be effective for such harvesting operation on such tract within such unincorporated area of the county or incorporated area of the municipality upon receipt of the same by the applicable governing authority or its designated agent and, if applicable, compliance with the requirements of paragraph (3)(4) of this subsection and until such time as the person or firm giving such notice has completed the harvesting operation for such tract; provided, however, that any subsequent change in the facts required to be provided for purposes of such notice shall be reported to the governing authority or its designated agent within three business days after such change; (5)(6) Notice requirements shall be applicable to any such timber harvested on or after the effective date of the ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this Code section; and (6)(7) Violation of the notice requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this Code section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00 $1,500.00 for each violation."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Burchett of the 176th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 897.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans
Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Parsons of the 44th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications:

SB 464. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Jones of the 25th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for uniform laws governing mediation and participants in mediation; to provide for definitions; to provide for privileges against disclosure, admissibility, and discovery; to provide for waiver and preclusion of privilege; to provide for exceptions to privilege; to provide for confidentiality and mediator disclosure of conflicts; to provide for international commercial mediation and electronic signatures; to provide for uniformity of construction and severability; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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The following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HR 1300. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Jones of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Glynn County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Murray County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Murray County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the late Senator Jack Hill and renaming a state park in his honor; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Glynn County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Murray County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Murray County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Senator Jack Hill has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Reidsville and graduate of Reidsville High School and Georgia Southern University, Senator Hill was first elected to the Georgia Senate from the 4th District in 1990 and was reelected in 2018 to his 15th two-year term; and

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WHEREAS, during his tenure in the General Assembly, Senator Hill notably served as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and was responsible for leading the state budget through the Senate and ensuring that it was balanced and fair; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service in the General Assembly, Senator Hill was a retired grocer, served 33 years in the Georgia Air National Guard as a unit commander and as State Inspector General, and retired in 2004 from the United States Air Force Reserve as a Reserve Forces Officer assigned to the Selective Service System; and
WHEREAS, as an active community leader, Senator Hill was also chairman of the Tattnall County Development Authority, a Lion and Rotarian, and headed a local historic preservation project that won a national award; and
WHEREAS, Senator Hill was a selfless champion for the State of Georgia and its timeless natural and historical resources, and he long worked to promote and provide additional funding for state parks throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by naming his hometown state park in his honor; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Glynn County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources has requested a change of use to the property located in Glynn County dedicated as a heritage preserve at the request of the Department of Transportation, and such request was approved by the Board of Natural Resources on December 5, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation desires to construct, operate, and maintain facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property located in Glynn County; and
WHEREAS, the construction, operation, and maintenance of such facilities and the ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the above-described state property have been approved by the Board of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Murray County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources has requested a change of use to the property located in Murray County dedicated as a heritage preserve at the request of the

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Department of Transportation, and such request was approved by the Board of Natural Resources on August 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation desires to construct, operate, and maintain facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property located in Murray County; and
WHEREAS, the construction, operation, and maintenance of such facilities and the ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the above-described state property have been approved by the Board of Natural Resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
That Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park is renamed as the Jack Hill State Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Natural Resources is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs so naming the Jack Hill State Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Jack Hill and to the Department of Natural Resources.
PART II SECTION 2-1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Glynn County, that the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, which supports the change to the use of approximately 6.00 acres of the heritage preserve dedicated area, and that in all matters related to the change of use, the State of Georgia is acting by and through the Department of Natural Resources. Said area is located in Glynn County and is more particularly described as follows:
Those approximately 6.00 acres as shown on a right of way map prepared for the Department of Transportation on May 16, 2011, and last revised January 25, 2013, and being on file in the office of the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2-2. That the resolution adopted at the December 5, 2018, meeting of the Board of Natural Resources recommended to change the use of the above-described area to allow the grant of an easement to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of widening State

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Route 25/ US Route 17 and installing a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 25/US Route 17 and State Route 99.
SECTION 2-3. That the widening of State Route 25/US Route 17 and the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 25/US Route 17 and State Route 99 for improved transportation and safety is in the public interest and that the recommendation of the Board of Natural Resources to change the use of the approximately 6.00 acres of the heritage preserve dedicated area to allow the grant of an easement to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of widening State Route 25/US Route 17 and installing a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 25/US Route 17 and State Route 99 is approved.
SECTION 2-4. That the Department of Natural Resources shall file with the Secretary of State and the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Glynn County a notice of the removal of the heritage preserve dedication over the above-described area.
SECTION 2-5. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Natural Resources.
PART III SECTION 3-1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described easement area, that the property is in the custody of its Department of Natural Resources, which does not object to the granting of this nonexclusive easement of approximately 6.00 acres, and that, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 3-2. That, in accordance with the change of use of the above-described easement area, the State of Georgia acting by and through its State Properties Commission is authorized to grant to the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a traffic safety improvement in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a traffic safety improvement together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purpose.

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SECTION 3-3. That the easement area shall be used by the Department of Transportation solely for the purposes of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 3-4. That the Department of Transportation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of said traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 3-5. That, after the Department of Transportation has put into use the traffic safety improvement for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the easement area shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 3-6. That no title shall be conveyed to the Department of Transportation and, except as herein specifically granted to the Department of Transportation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Department of Transportation.
SECTION 3-7. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the Department of Transportation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement from the State of Georgia unless, in advance of any construction being commenced, the Department of Transportation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed 20 percent of the amount of such written estimate. Upon written request from the grantee or any third party, the State

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Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area without further approval by the General Assembly.
SECTION 3-8. That the easement granted to the Department of Transportation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 3-9. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 3-10. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3-11. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Glynn County, and a recorded copy shall promptly be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 3-12. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Department of Transportation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 3-13. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

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PART IV SECTION 4-1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Murray County, that the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, which supports the change to the use of approximately 0.194 of an acre of the heritage preserve dedicated area, and that in all matters related to the change of use, the State of Georgia is acting by and through the Department of Natural Resources. Said area is located in Murray County and is more particularly described as follows:
The approximately 0.194 of an acre as shown on a right of way map prepared for the Department of Transportation on May 16, 2011, and last revised January 25, 2013, and being on file in the office of the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 4-2. That the resolution adopted at the August 22, 2018, meeting of the Board of Natural Resources recommended to change the use of the above-described area to allow the grant of an easement to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of widening State Route 52 ALT.
SECTION 4-3. That the widening of State Route 52 ALT for improved transportation and safety is in the public interest and that the recommendation of the Board of Natural Resources to change the use of the approximately 0.194 of an acre of the heritage preserve dedicated area to allow the grant of an easement to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of widening State Route 52 ALT is approved.
SECTION 4-4. That the Department of Natural Resources shall file with the Secretary of State and the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Murray County a notice of the removal of the heritage preserve dedication over the above-described area.
SECTION 4-5. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Natural Resources.
PART V SECTION 5-1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described easement area, that the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, which does not object to the granting of this nonexclusive easement of approximately 0.194 of an acre, and that, in all matters relating to the easement, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 5-2. That, in accordance with the change of use of the above-described easement area, the State of Georgia acting by and through its State Properties Commission is authorized to grant to the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a traffic safety improvement in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purposes of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a traffic safety improvement together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purpose.
SECTION 5-3. That the easement area shall be used by the Department of Transportation solely for the purposes of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 5-4. That the Department of Transportation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 5-5. That, after the Department of Transportation has put into use the traffic safety improvement for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the easement area shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 5-6. That no title shall be conveyed to the Department of Transportation and, except as herein specifically granted to the Department of Transportation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area are reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Department of Transportation.
SECTION 5-7. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent

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nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the Department of Transportation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense without reimbursement from the State of Georgia unless, in advance of and construction being commenced, the Department of Transportation provides a written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed 20 percent of the amount of such written estimate. Upon written request from the grantee or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area without further approval by the General Assembly.
SECTION 5-8. That the easement granted to the Department of Transportation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 5-9. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 5-10. That, given the public purpose of the project, the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 5-11. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Murray County, and a recorded copy shall promptly be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 5-12. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Department of Transportation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

SECTION 5-13. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

PART VI SECTION 6-1.

This resolution shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Representative Pirkle of the 155th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1300.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero
Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

SB 20.

By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Harbison of the 15th and Lucas of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the establishment of banking improvement zones to encourage opening of banks in areas underserved by banks; to provide for definitions; to provide for application and standards of approval for a banking improvement zone; to provide for the establishment of an agreement for the deposit of public funds in banks within a banking improvement zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Smyre of the 135th moved that the House recede from its position in substituting SB 20.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nelson Newton
Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz
Schofield E Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

E Stephens, M Stephens, R
E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The motion was prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 328 SB 475 SB 511

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

SB 399 SB 506 SB 517

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 1247. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Mathis of the 144th and Williams of the 148th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

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HB 511. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Smyre of the 135th, England of the 116th, Carpenter of the 4th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 32, 36, 45, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries; local government; to repeal and reserve Chapter 32 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to redesignate Code sections relative to such authority to a new chapter and make conforming changes to reflect such transfer; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to make conforming and cross-reference changes relating to such redesignation and transfer; to reserve Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 86. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Stovall of the 74th, Greene of the 151st, Gambill of the 15th and Moore of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 11 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to complaints policy for teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide that performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations are subject to complaint for teachers who accepted a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year; to provide for appeals hearings to be conducted by independent third parties; to require local units of administration to submit copies of their complaint policies to the Department of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1661. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd, Dukes of the 154th and Yearta of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending W. Frank Wilson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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HR 1662. By Representatives Jones of the 53rd and Stovall of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Johnny Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 1663. By Representatives Jones of the 53rd and Stovall of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Michael Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 1664. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dukes of the 154th, Hopson of the 153rd, Yearta of the 152nd and Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending Scott Steiner and Phoebe Putney Health System; and for other purposes.
HR 1665. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pruett of the 149th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan S. Ross; and for other purposes.
HR 1666. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient Willie Mae Samuel; and for other purposes.
HR 1667. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient, Peggy Nash; and for other purposes.
HR 1668. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Whit Molnar, a Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Young Heart Award recipient; and for other purposes.

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HR 1669. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient, Jarrod "J.J." Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1670. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Daniel Goldfaden; and for other purposes.
HR 1671. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Business Award recipient International Paper; and for other purposes.
HR 1672. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient Linda Hatcher; and for other purposes.
HR 1673. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of South Paulding High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1674. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pruett of the 149th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Susanna M. Ross; and for other purposes.
HR 1675. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Jones of the 53rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Casual Cal Dupree; and for other purposes.

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HR 1676. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Victoria W. Martin for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1677. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maudlin Mason; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 752. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Bonner of the 72nd, Bennett of the 94th, Glanton of the 75th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding physical therapists, so as to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 752 (LC 41 2339S) by inserting after "psychologist;" on line 4 the following:
to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks for physicians and certain other health care professionals;
By inserting between lines 53 and 54 the following: SECTION 4.
Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-34-13, relating to fingerprinting and criminal background checks for health care professionals licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, as follows:
"43-34-13. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Expedited physician licensee' means an individual licensed by the board. (2) 'health Health care professional' means any individual licensed, certified, or permitted by the board under this chapter.

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(b) Any applicant as a health care professional or as an expedited physician licensee shall have satisfactory results from a fingerprint records check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license, certificate, or permit under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure, certification, or permit agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check."

By redesignating Sections 4 and 5 as Sections 5 and 6, respectively.

Representative Belton of the 112th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 752.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Dreyer Y Dubnik Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Ehrhart England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Jackson, M Y Jasperse Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton
Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson E Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Collins E Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 143, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 901. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Greene of the 151st, Lumsden of the 12th, Wiedower of the 119th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for the power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 823. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Jones of the 47th, Lott of the 122nd, Reeves of the 34th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-5-46 and 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, respectively, so as to provide for a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude while using a commercial motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Sections 16-5-46 and 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, respectively, so as to provide for a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude while using a commercial motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-5-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(l) Any individual who knowingly uses a commercial motor vehicle while committing the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude in violation of this Code section shall also be punished by the revocation of the defendant's commercial driver's license and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life in accordance with Code Section 40-5-151."
SECTION 2. Code Section 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section, any person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life who knowingly uses a: motor
(1) Motor vehicle in the commission of any felony involving the manufacture, distribution, cultivation, sale, transfer of, trafficking in, or dispensing of a controlled substance or marijuana, or possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, cultivate, sell, transfer, traffic in, or dispense a controlled substance or marijuana; or (2) Commercial motor vehicle in the commission of an offense of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-5-46."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Gaines of the 117th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 823.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration
Ehrhart England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson E Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed.
Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 464 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 865. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Rich of the 97th, Fleming of the 121st, Silcox of the 52nd and Dreyer of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to deposits of deceased depositors; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to statute of frauds; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fraud; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to revise and update provisions of the "Revised Probate

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Code of 1998"; to update grammar; to provide for and revise definitions; to clarify the application of the principles of common law and equity governing wills, trusts, and the administration of estates; to revise provisions concerning the judicial determination of heirs and their interests; to provide for and revise the jurisdiction of the superior court and probate court in certain matters; to provide for and revise provisions concerning year's support; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the determination, execution and attestation, and construction of wills and trust instruments; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the probate of wills; to provide for and revise provisions concerning administrators and personal representatives; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the administration of estates; to provide for and revise provisions concerning sales and conveyances by administrators, personal representatives, and the courts; to revise provisions regarding missing persons and persons believed to be dead; to revise procedures in probate court; to revise jurisdiction and court procedures concerning trusts; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the creation and validity of trusts; to provide for and revise provisions concerning the reformation, modification, division, consolidation, and termination of trusts; to provide for and revise provisions concerning trustees' duties and powers; to revise provisions of the "Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act"; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding certiorari and appeals to appellate courts generally, so as to revise provisions regarding the time for appeal by representatives where a party dies after trial; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deposits of deceased depositors, so as to revise provisions concerning the payment of large deposits of deceased intestate depositors; to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide for a period of limitation for certain claims against a decedent's estate; to revise provisions concerning declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries; to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to revise provisions regarding the fiduciaries conveying property by attorneys in fact; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to statute of frauds, so as to make conforming changes; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, so as to revise the qualifications for judge of the probate in certain counties; to revise certain court procedures; to revise provisions concerning default judgments; to provide for and revise fee provisions; to revise the concurrent jurisdiction of probate court with superior court; to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise the power of superior court judges in appointing and removing trustees and protecting trust estates; to revise enforcement of antenuptial agreements; to revise provisions concerning permanent alimony; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud, so as to revise provisions concerning fiduciary relationship; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, so as to provide for the preference of the Georgia Lottery Corporation for certain proceeds due from a person's estate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, is amended in Article 1 of Chapter 1, relating to the "Revised Probate Code of 1998" in general, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-1-9. Except to the extent that the principles of common law and equity governing wills, trusts, and the administration of estates are modified by this title or another provision of law, those principles remain the law of this state."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-2-20, relating to jurisdiction of probate or superior court, as follows:
"53-2-20. The identity or interest of any heir may be resolved judicially upon application to the probate court that has jurisdiction by virtue of a pending administration or that would have jurisdiction in the event of an administration of the estate of the decedent. Alternatively, the petition may be filed in the superior court of the county where the probate court having jurisdiction, as defined in this Code section, is located; provided, however, that, if the petition is filed in connection with a contested proceeding to determine a purported heir's entitlement to a year's support from the decedent's estate pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title, such petition must be filed in the probate court having jurisdiction. The proceedings for the determination of such questions shall conform to the requirements set forth in this article."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-2-27, relating to DNA testing for kinship, procedure, and costs, as follows:
"53-2-27. (a) When the kinship of any party in interest to a decedent is in controversy in any proceeding under this article, a probate court or superior court may order the removal and testing of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples from the remains of the decedent and from any party in interest whose kinship to the decedent is in controversy for purposes of comparison and determination of the statistical likelihood of such kinship. The superior court may order the disinterment of the decedent's remains if reasonably necessary to obtain such samples. If the proceedings are pending in the probate court, the motion shall be transferred to the superior court for determination. (b) The order may be made only on motion for good cause shown and upon notice to all parties in interest and shall specify the time, place, manner, conditions, and scope of the removal and testing of samples, and the person or persons by whom it is to be made.

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Such motion, when made by a party in interest, shall be supported by affidavit setting forth:
(1) The factual basis for a reasonable belief that the party in interest whose kinship to the decedent is in controversy is or is not so related; and (2) If disinterment of the decedent's remains is sought, the factual basis for a reasonable belief that reliable DNA samples from the decedent are not otherwise reasonably available from any other source. (c) Upon request, the movant shall deliver to all parties in interest a copy of a detailed written report of the tester and of any other expert involved in the determination of such statistical likelihood setting out his or her findings, including the results of all tests made and conclusions or opinions based thereon. (d) The costs of obtaining and testing of such samples, including the costs of disinterment and reinterment of the remains of the decedent, if necessary, as well as the costs of providing the report, shall be assessed against and paid by the moving party."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-1, relating to preference and entitlement, as follows:
"53-3-1. (a) As used in this chapter, the terms 'child' or 'children' mean any minor child who would be entitled to inherit if the child's parent died intestate. (b) Among the necessary expenses of administration and to be preferred before all other debts or demands, except as specifically provided otherwise in this chapter and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, is the provision of year's support for the family. (c) The surviving spouse and minor children of a testate or intestate decedent are entitled to year's support in the form of property for their support and maintenance for the period of 12 months from the date of the decedent's death."
SECTION 1-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-4, relating to "homestead" defined and taxes and liens, as follows:
"53-3-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'homestead' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 48-5-40.
(b)(1) In solvent and insolvent estates, all taxes and liens for taxes accrued for years prior to the year of the decedent's death against the homestead set apart and against any equity of redemption applicable to the homestead set apart shall be divested as if the entire title were included in the year's support. Additionally, as elected in the petition, property taxes accrued in the year of the decedent's death or in the year in which the petition for year's support is filed or, if the petition is filed in the year of the decedent's death, in the year following the filing of the petition shall be divested if the homestead is set apart for year's support; provided, however, that, if the property taxes elected in

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the petition pursuant to this paragraph are paid after the filing of the petition but prior to the entry of the order setting apart the homestead for year's support, the property taxes accrued in the year following the year elected in the petition shall be divested instead. (2) In solvent and insolvent estates, if the homestead is not claimed, all taxes and liens for taxes accrued for years prior to the year of the decedent's death against the real property set apart and against any equity of redemption applicable to the real property set apart shall be divested as if the entire title were included in the year's support. Additionally, as elected in the petition, property taxes accrued in the year of the decedent's death or in the year in which the petition for year's support is filed or, if the petition is filed in the year of the decedent's death, in the year following the filing of the petition shall be divested if the real property is set apart for year's support; provided, however, that, if the property taxes elected in the petition pursuant to this paragraph are paid after the filing of the petition but prior to the entry of the order setting apart the real property for year's support, the property taxes accrued in the year following the year elected in the petition shall be divested instead."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-5, relating to filing of petition, as follows:
"53-3-5. (a) Upon the death of any individual leaving an estate solvent or insolvent, the surviving spouse or a guardian or other person acting in behalf of the surviving spouse or in behalf of a minor child may file a petition for year's support in the probate court having jurisdiction over the decedent's estate. If the petition is brought by a guardian acting on behalf of a minor child, no additional guardian ad litem shall be appointed for such minor child unless ordered by the court. (b) The petition shall set forth, as applicable, the full name of the surviving spouse, the full name and birthdate of each surviving minor child, and a schedule of the property, including household furniture, which that the petitioner proposes to have set aside apart as year's support. The petition shall describe fully and accurately describe any real property the petitioner proposes to have set aside apart as year's support with a legal description sufficient under the laws of this state to pass title to the real property. (c) A petition for year's support shall be filed within 24 months of the date of death of the decedent."
SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-6, relating to issuance of citation and publication of notice and mailing of petition to tax commissioner, as follows:
"53-3-6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'interested person persons' means the decedent's children, spouse, other heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors, and any others having a

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property right in or claim against the estate of the decedent which that may be affected by the year's support proceedings. (b) Upon the filing of the petition, the probate court shall issue a citation and publish a notice in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made once a week for four weeks, citing all interested persons concerned to show cause by a day date certain why the petition for year's support should not be granted.
(c)(1) If there is a personal representative of the decedent's estate, then, in addition to the issuance of citation and publication of notice required by subsection (b) of this Code section, the probate court shall cause a copy of the citation to be sent by mail to served upon the personal representative of the decedent's estate. The copy of the citation personal representative shall be mailed not less than 21 served not fewer than 30 days prior to the date and time for objections to be filed shown in the citation. (2) If there is no personal representative of the decedent's estate, then, in addition to the issuance of citation and publication of notice required by subsection (b) of this Code section, the petitioner or the attorney for the petitioner shall file with the probate court an affidavit, upon oath, showing the name, last known address, and age if less than age 18 of each interested person and stating that the petitioner or the attorney for the petitioner has listed all known interested persons and has made reasonable inquiry to ascertain the names, last known addresses, and ages of all interested persons. The probate court shall serve by first-class mail a copy of the citation to on each interested person shown on the affidavit not less fewer than 21 30 days prior to the date and time for objections to be filed shown in the citation. (3) If the sole personal representative of the decedent's estate and the petitioner or the guardian of the petitioner are the same person, then paragraph (2) of this subsection shall govern as if the decedent's estate had no personal representative. (d) The probate court shall serve by first-class or interoffice mail, as applicable, a copy of the petition within five days of its filing to on the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county in this state in which real property proposed to be set apart as year's support is located."
SECTION 1-8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-7, relating to hearing and determination, as follows:
"53-3-7. (a) If no objection is made after the publication of the notice, or, if made, is disallowed or withdrawn, the probate court shall enter an order setting aside apart as year's support the property applied for in the petition. (b) If objection is made, the probate court shall hear the petition and, upon the evidence submitted, shall determine the property to be set aside apart as year's support according to the standards set out in subsection (c) of this Code section. If an appeal is taken, pending the appeal the petitioners shall be furnished with necessaries by the personal representative or temporary administrator of the estate, as allowed by the probate court.

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(c) If objection is made to the amount or nature of the property proposed to be set aside apart as year's support, the court shall set apart an amount sufficient to maintain the standard of living that the surviving spouse and each minor child had prior to the death of the decedent, taking into consideration the following:
(1) The support available to the individual for whom the property is to be set apart from sources other than year's support, including but not limited to the principal of any separate estate and the income and earning capacity of that individual; (2) The solvency of the estate; provided, however, that, if the decedent dies having a deposit in a financial institution that is applied to the payment of the funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of the decedent under subsection (c) of Code Section 71-239, any effect such payment may have on the solvency of the estate shall not operate adversely to the surviving spouse or any minor child in the determination of the amount to be set apart as year's support; and (3) Such other relevant criteria as the court deems equitable and proper. The petitioner for year's support shall have the burden of proof in showing the amount necessary for year's support."
SECTION 1-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-8, relating to minor children by different spouses, as follows:
"53-3-8. (a) If the decedent leaves a minor child or minor children by different spouses an individual or individuals other than the surviving spouse, the probate court shall specify the portion going to the minor child or minor children of the former spouse or spouses, which such individual or individuals, and the portion so specified shall vest in that child or those children. (b) If the decedent leaves one or more minor children and the surviving spouse is the parent of the all such minor children, the probate court may in its discretion specify separate portions for the such minor children and the surviving spouse if the court deems the award of separate portions to be in the best interests of the parties, and the portions so specified shall vest separately in the surviving spouse and the such minor children. (c) If the decedent leaves one or more minor children for whom the probate court specifies separate portions under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, personal property in the portions so specified shall be delivered and received in compliance with Code Section 29-3-1."
SECTION 1-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-12, relating to fees, as follows:
"53-3-12. (a) The fees of the probate court shall be paid by the petitioner for year's support out of the fund set apart for such petitioner or for the surviving spouse or a minor child in whose behalf the petitioner acted pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 53-3-5.

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(b) The probate court may issue a writ of fieri facias against the personal representative or temporary administrator of the estate for the amount awarded as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The issuance by the probate court of a writ of fieri facias against the temporary administrator of the estate as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be deemed a proper order under Code Section 53-7-4 for the payment by the temporary administrator of the amount awarded as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-3-13, relating to sale or conveyance of property by personal representative prior to award, as follows:
"53-3-13. The right of a surviving spouse or minor child to year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale or conveyance made prior to the award of year's support by the personal representative or temporary administrator of the estate under authority of a court of competent jurisdiction or under power in a will; provided, however, that the sale or conveyance shall bar year's support and rights to year's support only as to the property sold or conveyed."
SECTION 1-12. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-3-21. If there is no personal representative of the decedent's estate, the probate court may appoint a temporary administrator as provided in Code Section 53-6-30 to perform the duties of a personal representative under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-7 or under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-12; provided, however, that the appointment of such temporary administrator shall not alter or affect the citation, notice, and mailing requirements of Code Section 53-3-6."
SECTION 1-13. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 4, relating to general provisions regarding wills, by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"53-4-4. (a) Any writing in existence when a will is executed may be incorporated into the will by reference if the language of the will manifests this intent and describes the writing sufficiently to permit its identification. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to imply that the common law does not permit the incorporation of an extrinsic document into a will by reference in the manner authorized under subsection (a) of this Code section.
53-4-5. (a) A written statement or list meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section shall dispose of items of tangible personal property, other than money, not

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otherwise specifically disposed of by the testator's will. If more than one otherwise effective writing exists, then, to the extent of any conflict among the writings, the provisions of a more recent writing revoke the inconsistent provisions of each prior writing. (b) A written statement or list meets the requirements of this subsection if such writing:
(1) Is signed and dated by the testator; (2) Describes the items and the beneficiaries with reasonable certainty; and (3) Is referred to in the testator's will. The writing may be referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; it may be prepared before or after the execution of the will; it may be altered by the testator after its preparation, provided that it is signed and dated on the date of such alteration; and it may be a writing that has no significance apart from its effect on the dispositions made by the will."
SECTION 1-14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-4-63, relating to payment of debts of testator, as follows:
"53-4-63. (a) Unless otherwise directed, the debts of the testator and expenses of administration of the estate shall be paid out of the residuum. Unless otherwise provided in the will, a residuary gift or any part thereof, including a residuary gift to a surviving spouse in lieu of year's support, shall be deemed a gift of the net residuum or part thereof remaining after all debts of the testator and expenses of administration of the estate, including taxes, have been paid. (b) If the residuum proves to be insufficient for the payment of the testator's debts of the testator and the expenses of administration of the estate, then general testamentary gifts shall abate pro rata to make up the deficiency. If general testamentary gifts are insufficient, then demonstrative testamentary gifts shall abate in the same manner. If both general and demonstrative gifts are insufficient, then specific gifts shall abate in the same manner. (c) After the estate assets in the executor's hands of the personal representative are exhausted, a creditor may proceed against each beneficiary for that beneficiary's pro rata share of the debts to the extent a testamentary gift has been distributed to that beneficiary. (d) Realty and personalty shall be equally liable for the payment of debts. (e) Unless otherwise expressly directed in the will, nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to limit any rights to reimbursement for federal estate taxes, generation-skipping transfer taxes, or any other taxes that may be available to personal representatives under federal law."
SECTION 1-15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-4-68, relating to conditions that are impossible, illegal, or against public policy, and conditions in terrorem, as follows:

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"53-4-68. (a) Conditions in a will that are impossible, illegal, or against public policy shall be void. (b) A condition in terrorem shall be void unless there is a direction in the will as to the disposition of the property if the condition in terrorem is violated, in which event the direction in the will shall be carried out, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) A condition in terrorem shall not be enforceable against an interested person for:
(1) Bringing an action for interpretation or enforcement of a will; (2) Bringing an action for an accounting, for removal, or for other relief against a personal representative; or (3) Entering into a settlement agreement."
SECTION 1-16. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 53-4-75, relating to construction of wills and trust instruments referring to federal estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws, in its entirety.
SECTION 1-17. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-2, relating to right to offer will for probate and "interested person" defined, as follows:
"53-5-2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'interested person' shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, any heir of the decedent; legatee, devisee, or beneficiary under the will; creditor of the decedent; purchaser from an heir of the decedent; administrator or temporary administrator appointed for the estate of the decedent prior to the discovery of the will; trustee or beneficiary of a testamentary trust established by the will or of a trust to which the will makes a devise or bequest; and individual making a claim under, or having standing to caveat to the probate of, an earlier will. An agent, conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem, or other fiduciary or appropriate representative of such an interested person may act on such interested person's behalf. (b) The right to offer a will for probate shall belong to the executor, if one is named. If for any reason the executor fails to offer the will for probate with reasonable promptness, or if no executor is named, any interested person may offer the will for probate. As used in this Code section, the term 'interested person' shall include, but shall not be limited to, any legatee, devisee, creditor of the decedent, purchaser from an heir of the decedent, an administrator appointed for the decedent prior to the discovery of the will, and any individual making a claim under an earlier will."
SECTION 1-18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-3, relating to time limitation, as follows:
"53-5-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'will' includes a codicil.

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(b) A will shall not be offered for probate following the expiration of five years from the earlier of:
(1) The latest date on which a petition is filed for: (1) The the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate; or, (2) An an order that no administration is necessary on the decedent's estate;, or the probate of a different will; or (2) The date of entry of a final order granting any petition of the sort described in paragraph (1) of this subsection that remains in continuing force and effect provided, however, that the will of a testator who died prior to January 1, 1998, may be offered for probate at least until December 31, 2002. (c) The offering of a will for probate following the entry of an order of the sort described in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall constitute a claim against a decedent's estate that arose before the death of the decedent for purposes of Code Section 9-3-36."
SECTION 1-19. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-17, relating to procedure, as follows:
"53-5-17. (a) A will may be proved in common form upon the testimony of a single subscribing witness and without service or notice to anyone. If the will is self-proved, compliance with signature requirements for execution is presumed and other requirements for execution are presumed without the testimony of any subscribing witness. (b) The petition to probate a will in common form shall set forth the same information required in a petition to probate a will in solemn form. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for the issuance of letters testamentary."
SECTION 1-20. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-19, relating to when conclusive upon parties in interest, as follows:
"53-5-19. Probate in common form shall become conclusive upon all parties in interest four years from the time of date the order admitting such will to probate in common form is entered by the court in such proceeding, except upon minor heirs who require proof in solemn form and interpose a caveat within four years after reaching the age of majority. In such case, if the will is refused probate in solemn form and no prior will is admitted to probate, an intestacy shall be declared only as to the minor or minors and not as to others whose right to caveat is barred by the lapse of time."
SECTION 1-21. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-20, relating to conclusiveness, as follows:

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"53-5-20. (a) Probate in solemn form is conclusive upon all parties notified persons served with notice, including persons waiving service of notice or served with notice through a guardian ad litem or other appropriate representative, and upon all beneficiaries under the will who are represented by the executor personal representative. (b) As to heirs and other persons required to be served with notice by Code Section 535-22 who are not effectively notified served with notice in a manner adequate to satisfy subsection (a) of this Code section, a proceeding to probate in solemn form shall otherwise be as conclusive as if probate had been in common form. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a proceeding to probate in solemn form is conclusive against all persons, regardless of service or notice, six months from the date the order admitting such will to probate in solemn form is entered by the court in such proceeding."
SECTION 1-22. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-21, relating to procedure, as follows:
"53-5-21. (a) A will may be proved in solemn form after due service of notice upon the persons required to be served, upon the testimony of all the witnesses in life and within the jurisdiction of the court, or by proof of their signatures and that of the testator as provided in Code Section 53-5-23. The; provided, however, that the testimony of only one witness shall be required to prove the will in solemn form if no caveat is filed. If a will is selfproved, compliance with signature requirements and other requirements of execution is presumed subject to rebuttal without the necessity of the testimony of any witness upon filing the will and affidavit annexed or attached thereto. (b) The petition to probate a will in solemn form shall set forth the full name, the place of domicile, and the date of death of the testator; the mailing address of the petitioner; the names, ages or majority status, and addresses of the surviving spouse and of all the other heirs, stating their each such heir's relationship to the testator; and whether, to the knowledge of the petitioner, any other proceedings with respect to the probate of another purported will of the testator are pending in this state and, if so, the names and addresses of the propounders and the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries under the other purported will. If a testamentary guardian is being appointed in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-4, the names and mailing addresses of any persons required to be served with notice pursuant to such Code section shall be provided by the petitioner. In the event full particulars are lacking, the petition shall state the reasons for any omission. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for issuance of letters testamentary. If all of the heirs acknowledge service of the petition and notice and shall in their acknowledgment assent thereto, and if there are no other proceedings pending in this state with respect to the probate of another purported will of the decedent, the will may be probated and letters testamentary thereupon may issue

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without further delay; provided, however, that letters of guardianship shall only be issued in accordance with Code Section 29-2-4."
SECTION 1-23. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-22, relating to notice, as follows:
"53-5-22. (a) Probate in solemn form requires due service of notice to on all the heirs of the testator, and, if there is any other purported will of the testator for which probate proceedings are pending in this state, then such notice shall also be given to on all the beneficiaries under and propounders of such purported will. Service of a notice of a petition for probate in solemn form shall be by personal service if the party resides in this state and is known and shall be served at least ten 30 days before probate is to be made, except that, if such service of notice is waived, the ten-day 30 day provision shall not apply. (b) For purposes of giving serving notice to on beneficiaries under a purported will for which probate proceedings are pending in this state, notice shall be given to served on:
(1) Each beneficiary: (A) Who has a present interest, including but not limited to a vested remainder interest but not including trust beneficiaries where there is a trustee; and (B) Whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence;
(2) The duly acting conservator or guardian of each individual beneficiary with a present interest or power, other than a mere trust beneficiary, who is not sui juris; and (3) Each trustee. Service of notice Notice shall not be required in the case of a person whose interest, even though vested, cannot be possessed until the passage of time or the happening of a contingency. The probate court may, on the motion of any party in interest or on its own motion, modify the service of notice required in the case of numerous beneficiaries of the same or similar class where the value of each testamentary gift is, or appears to be, nominal. Upon the motion of any party in interest or upon its own motion, the court may determine whether the interest of any beneficiary required to be notified served with notice under this subsection is adequately represented, including any contingent interest of a beneficiary, and if such representation is found to be inadequate, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent each beneficiary or order such other service of notice as may be appropriate to a beneficiary of a contingent interest. If a trustee named in the will indicates a refusal to represent the beneficiaries of the testamentary trust, the court may order that notice be given served directly to on the beneficiaries of the trust. The provisions of Code Section 53-12-8 shall be applicable to a trust beneficiary required to be served with notice or represented under this subsection. (c) Service of a notice of petition for probate in solemn form shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11 of this title and, if made personally or by mail, shall include a copy of the petition and of the will for which probate is sought. If service is to be made by publication, the published notice shall set forth the court, the time the order for service

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by publication was granted, the name of the decedent, the fact that a petition has been filed seeking the probate of the will of the decedent in solemn form, and the name of the petitioner who seeks letters testamentary or the continuance in force of any letters testamentary previously granted. The notice shall command all parties to whom it is directed to file objection, if there is any."
SECTION 1-24. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-25, relating to settlement agreement, as follows:
"53-5-25. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: Upon petition of the interested parties, any superior court on appeal or any
(1) 'Court' means a probate court which is so authorized by Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 or any superior court on appeal or transfer from a probate court. (2) 'Interested persons' means all persons whose interests would be affected by the approval of a settlement agreement in the manner provided in this Code section. (b) The court may approve a settlement agreement under which probate is granted or denied, or providing for a disposition of the property contrary to the terms of the will, if all interested persons consent and any duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator is served with notice of the petition to approve such settlement agreement. (c) A proceeding to approve a settlement agreement under this Code section may be commenced by an interested person or by any duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator. Service of notice of a petition to approve a settlement agreement under this Code section shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title to all the interested persons, any duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator, and such other persons as the court may direct. (d) Approval of any settlement agreement that provides for the probate of the will, the sustaining of the caveat, or the disposition of the property contrary to the terms of the will shall be after a such additional service of notice and such hearing, notice of which shall be given as the court may direct, at which in the exercise of its sound discretion. At any such hearing, the court may require or receive such evidence is introduced and at which as the court finds as a matter of fact that may deem appropriate and may determine whether there is a bona fide contest or controversy. (b)(e) All interested persons All individuals who are sui juris and affected by such a settlement agreement shall be authorized to enter into such an a settlement agreement, which shall be assented to in writing by all the heirs of the testator and by all sui juris beneficiaries affected by such a settlement interested persons. (c)(f) All interested persons All individuals who are not sui juris, or who are unborn beneficiaries, heirs, or persons or unknown shall be represented in such proceedings by an independent guardian ad litem. It shall be the duty of the guardian ad litem to investigate the proposed settlement and report to the court the such guardian's findings and recommendations. The court shall take the recommendations into consideration but shall not be bound by such recommendations; provided, however, that, for purposes of

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subsection (b) of this Code section, the guardian ad litem's recommendation that the court approve the settlement agreement shall constitute consent to the settlement agreement by the guardian ad litem on behalf of all interested persons represented by such guardian. (g) If a trust designated in the will to take an interest in real or personal property would have such interest affected by the settlement agreement:
(1) The provisions of such agreement affecting such interest shall satisfy the requirements of Code Section 53-12-9 in order to be binding on the trust, the trustee, any trust director, and the trust beneficiaries; and (2) A probate court not subject to Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any interested person or duly qualified personal representative or temporary administrator, shall enter an order transferring the proceeding to approve the settlement agreement to the superior court to which an appeal would lie under Code Section 5-3-2. (d)(h) A judgment entered in by the court and based upon approving the settlement agreement shall be binding on all parties including individuals not sui juris, unborn beneficiaries or heirs, and persons unknown who are represented before the court by the guardian ad litem appointed for that purpose conclusive in the same manner as probate in solemn form, as provided by Code Section 53-5-20. (i) Entering into or petitioning a court regarding a settlement agreement under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 534-68."
SECTION 1-25. Said title is further amended in Article 4 of Chapter 5, relating to witnesses, settlement agreement, and expenses, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-5-27. (a)(1) As used in this Code section, the term 'court' means a probate court or superior court on appeal or transfer from a probate court. (2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the personal representative nominated in the will or duly qualified so to serve and all persons whose interests would be affected may enter into a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement with respect to any matter involving a will.
(b) A nonjudicial settlement agreement shall be valid only to the extent it does not violate a material intention of the testator under Article 6 of Chapter 4 of this title and includes terms and conditions that properly could be approved by the court under Code Section 53-5-25 or other applicable law. (c) A nonjudicial settlement agreement entered into in accordance with this Code section shall be final and binding on all parties to such agreement, including individuals not sui juris, unborn individuals, and persons unknown who are represented by a guardian who may represent and bind such parties under Code Section 53-5-25 or 53-11-2, as if ordered by a court with competent jurisdiction over the will, the estate of the decedent, and the parties.

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(d) Any person bound by a nonjudicial settlement agreement under subsection (c) of this Code section may request that the court approve such agreement, determine whether the representation provided under Code Section 53-5-25 or 53-11-2 was adequate, determine whether such agreement violates a material intention of the testator under Article 6 of Chapter 4 of this title, determine whether such agreement contains terms and conditions the court properly could have approved, or make any other similar determination. (e) If a trust designated in the will to take an interest in real or personal property would have such interest affected by the nonjudicial settlement agreement:
(1) The provisions of such agreement affecting such interest shall satisfy the requirements of Code Section 53-12-9 in order to be binding on the trust, the trustee, any trust director, and the trust beneficiaries; and (2) A probate court not subject to Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, upon the request of any person bound by a nonjudicial settlement agreement that the court determine whether such agreement contains terms and conditions the court properly could have approved, shall enter an order transferring the proceeding to the superior court to which an appeal would lie under Code Section 5-3-2 for the determination of all questions under subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) Entering into or petitioning a court regarding a nonjudicial settlement agreement under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 53-4-68."
SECTION 1-26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-50, relating to original jurisdiction, as follows:
"53-5-50. (a) The probate court shall have original jurisdiction over any action petition to vacate, set aside, or amend its order admitting a will to probate which alleges:
(1) That another will is entitled to be admitted to probate; or (2) That a codicil to the probated will is entitled to be admitted to probate. (b) A petition under subsection (a) of this Code section may be brought in the probate court to vacate, set aside, or amend its order admitting a will to probate based upon: (1) Another will being entitled to be admitted to probate; (2) A codicil to the probated will being entitled to be admitted to probate; (3) Lack of jurisdiction; (4) Fraud, accident, or mistake or the acts of the adverse party unmixed with the negligence or fault of the petitioner; or (5) A nonamendable defect that appears upon the face of the record or pleadings. (c)(1) Any such action petition based upon paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be combined with a petition to probate the other will in solemn form the other will or codicil. (2) Any such petition based upon paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be combined with a petition to probate the codicil in solemn form.

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(3) In any such petition based upon paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the The court shall consider the petition to probate in solemn form together with the action petition to vacate, set aside, or amend; and the court shall grant relief as is appropriate with respect to each matter. (d) In any such petition based upon paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of this Code section, it is not sufficient that the pleadings fail to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, but the pleadings must affirmatively show no claim in fact existed."
SECTION 1-27. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-51, relating to contents of petition, service of notice, and issuance of relief, as follows:
"53-5-51. (a) The A petition made pursuant to Code Section 53-5-50 shall set forth the allegations on which the action such petition is based and the name and address of the then acting personal representative, if any, of the estate, or, if none, the beneficiaries of the previously probated will required to be served by Code Section 53-5-22. The Such petition shall conclude with a prayer for the issuance of an order vacating, setting aside, or amending the earlier probate; and, if such petition is based upon paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-5-50, for the probate of the new newly propounded will or codicil in solemn form; and for the issuance of new letters testamentary. (b) The beneficiaries under the previously probated will shall be represented in the action by the then acting personal representative, if any; and service of notice upon the personal representative in the same manner as provided for by law under Chapter 11 of this title shall be the equivalent of service of notice upon the beneficiaries. (c) If there is no then acting personal representative, the such petition and the citation issued thereon shall be served upon the beneficiaries who are required to be served by Code Section 53-5-22 of the previously probated will, in the same manner as upon the heirs, unless all such parties assent to the such petition. (d) If the then acting personal representative acknowledges service of the such petition and notice and assents to the relief in the acknowledgment of service of such petition and notice, the relief upon the prayed for in such petition may issue without delay. In the event there is no then acting personal representative, if all the beneficiaries acknowledge service of the such petition and notice and assent in their acknowledgments, the such relief may issue without delay."
SECTION 1-28. Said title is further amended in Article 6 of Chapter 5, relating to jurisdiction, by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"53-5-52. (a) A petition based upon paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-550 shall be brought before:
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(2) The expiration of the time within which the newly propounded will must be offered for probate under Code Section 53-5-3. (b) A petition based upon paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-5-50 may be brought at any time. (c) In all other instances, a petition made pursuant to this article shall be brought within three years from entry of the order admitting a will to probate. (d) The filing of a petition made pursuant to this article shall constitute a claim against a decedent's estate that arose before the death of the decedent for purposes of Code Section 9-3-36.
53-5-53. The provisions of this article shall govern in proceedings in the probate court to vacate, set aside, or amend an order admitting a will to probate, and the provisions of Code Section 9-11-60 shall not be applicable to such proceedings."
SECTION 1-29. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-14, relating to selection by beneficiaries, as follows:
"53-6-14. (a) For purposes of this Code section, a beneficiary who is capable of expressing a choice is one:
(1) Who has a present interest, including but not limited to a vested remainder interest but not including trust beneficiaries where there is a trustee; and (2) Whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence. (b) An administrator with the will annexed may be unanimously selected by the beneficiaries of the will who are capable of expressing a choice unless the sole beneficiary is the decedent's surviving spouse and an action for divorce or separate maintenance was pending between the decedent and the surviving spouse at the time of death. When no such unanimous selection is made, the probate court shall make the appointment that will best serve the interests of the estate, considering the following preferences: (1) Any beneficiary or the trustee of any trust that is a beneficiary under the will; or (2) Those persons listed in paragraphs (3) through (5) of Code Section 53-6-20. (c) For purposes of this Code section, a beneficiary's choice is expressed by: (1) That beneficiary, if the beneficiary is sui juris; (2) That beneficiary's duly acting conservator or guardian or, if none there is no conservator or guardian, the person having custody of the beneficiary, if the beneficiary is not sui juris; (3) The trustee of a trust that is a beneficiary under the will, where there is a trustee; or (4) The beneficiary of a trust that is a beneficiary under the will, where there is no trustee; provided, however, that for purposes of this paragraph, a trust beneficiary may be represented as provided in Code Section 53-12-8; or

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(5) The personal representative of a deceased beneficiary receiving a present interest under the will."
SECTION 1-30. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-15, relating to petition for letters of administration with will annexed, as follows:
"53-6-15. (a) Every petition for letters of administration with the will annexed shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Code Section 53-5-21 if the will has not yet been admitted to probate and shall include a prayer for issuance of letters of administration with the will annexed. The Such petition shall set forth the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries who are capable of expressing a choice, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 53-6-14, and the circumstances giving rise to the need for an administrator with the will annexed. The Such petition and the citation issued thereon shall be served by the court on the beneficiaries of the will who are capable of expressing a choice in the manner described in provided by Chapter 11 of this title. If the petition for letters of administration with the will annexed is based upon the expiration of a reasonable time for any nominated executor to qualify, any nominated executor who has failed to qualify shall also be served with notice by the court in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title. (b) If the will has been admitted to probate, the petition for letters of administration with the will annexed shall set forth the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries who are capable of expressing a choice, as described in subsection (a) of Code Section 53-6-14, the date on which the will was admitted to probate, and the circumstances giving rise to the need for an administrator with the will annexed. The Such petition and the citation issued thereon shall be served by the court on the beneficiaries of the will and the executor personal representative, if any, of the estate of any deceased executor whose death created the vacancy in the manner described in provided by Chapter 11 of this title. (c) In the case of an estate partially administered and unrepresented because of the death of the previous executor, the judge shall determine whether the interest of the first estate and the persons interested in the first estate will be best be served by the appointment of an administrator with the will annexed or of the executor, if any, appointed under the will of the deceased previous executor."
SECTION 1-31. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-22, relating to notice, as follows:
"53-6-22. Notice of the petition for letters of administration shall be mailed served by the court by first-class mail to on each heir with a known address at least 13 30 days prior to the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed. If there is any heir whose current address is unknown or any heir who is unknown, notice shall be served on any such heir

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by being published in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made once each week for four weeks prior to the week which that includes the date on or before which any objection must be filed."
SECTION 1-32. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-30, relating to power of court, appointment of administrator, and appeal, as follows:
"53-6-30. (a) The probate court may at any time and without service or notice to anyone grant temporary letters of administration on an unrepresented estate to continue in full force and effect until the temporary administrator is discharged or a personal representative is appointed. (b) The probate court may appoint such person as temporary administrator as the court determines to be in the best interests of the estate. Pending an issue of devisavit vel non upon any paper propounded as a will which that has not been admitted to probate in common form, the executor nominated in the purported will shall have preference in the appointment of a temporary administrator. (c) There shall be no appeal from an order granting temporary letters of administration, either to the superior court under subsection (a) of Code Section 5-3-2 or to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals under subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-123."
SECTION 1-33. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-31, relating to power of administrator, as follows:
"53-6-31. (a) A temporary administrator may bring an action for the collection of debts or for personal property of the decedent. If a personal representative is appointed pending the such action, the personal representative may be made a party in lieu of substituted for the temporary administrator as a party in the manner provided by Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 9. (b) A temporary administrator may bring, support, or oppose an action to approve a settlement agreement under Code Section 53-5-25. If a personal representative is appointed pending such action, the personal representative may be substituted for the temporary administrator as a party in the manner provided by Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 9. (c) A temporary administrator shall have the power to collect and preserve the assets of the estate and to expend funds for this purpose if approved by the judge of the probate court after such notice as the judge deems necessary; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall limit or reduce the notice requirements imposed by Code Sections 53-6-64 and 53-7-4. (d) A temporary administrator appointed pursuant to Code Section 53-3-21 shall have the power to perform the duties of a personal representative under subsection (b) of Code

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Section 53-3-7 or under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-12, as ordered by the judge of the probate court."
SECTION 1-34. Said title is further amended in Article 4 of Chapter 6, relating to temporary administration, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-6-32. (a) Every temporary administrator, upon qualification (which qualification may be done at any time), shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation in substantially the following form:
'I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that_______________, deceased, died (testate) (intestate) and with an estate that is currently unrepresented, so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly administer on all the estate of the Deceased and discharge to the best of my ability all my duties as Temporary Administrator. So help me God.' (b) The oath or affirmation of a temporary administrator as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section may be subscribed before the judge or clerk of any probate court of this state. The probate court appointing the temporary administrator shall have the authority to grant a commission to a judge or clerk of any court of record of any state to administer the oath or affirmation."
SECTION 1-35. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-6-62, relating to extra compensation, as follows:
"53-6-62. (a) A personal representative may petition the probate court for compensation that is greater than that allowed under Code Section 53-6-60. Service of notice of the petition for extra compensation shall be made to on all the heirs of an intestate decedent or to on any affected beneficiaries under the will of a testate decedent. Service of notice shall be made in the manner described in provided by Chapter 11 of this title and shall direct the parties served to file any written objections to the extra compensation with the probate court within ten 30 days. (b) After hearing any objection filed by the heirs or beneficiaries of the estate, the probate court shall allow such extra compensation as the court deems reasonable; provided, however, that if no such objection is filed or any such objection is dismissed or withdrawn, the court, in its discretion, may enter an order allowing such extra compensation as the court deems reasonable without a hearing. The allowance of extra compensation shall be conclusive as to all parties in interest. (c) If the amount of compensation that is specified in a testator's will is less than the amount allowed under Code Section 53-6-60, the personal representative may petition for greater compensation in the manner described in provided in subsection (a) of this Code section."

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SECTION 1-36. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-1, relating to general powers and duties of personal representative and additional powers, as follows:
"53-7-1. (a) The duties and powers of the personal representative commence upon qualification. Such powers relate back to give acts performed by the personal representative prior to qualification that are beneficial to the estate the same effect as those acts performed after qualification. The personal representative may ratify and accept on behalf of the estate acts that are done by others that would have been proper acts for the personal representative. A personal representative is a fiduciary who, in addition to the specific duties imposed by law, is under a general duty to settle the estate as expeditiously and with as little sacrifice of value as is reasonable under all of the circumstances. The personal representative shall use the authority and powers conferred by law, by the terms of any will under which the personal representative is acting, by any order of court in proceedings to which the personal representative is a party, and by the rules generally applicable to fiduciaries to act in the best interests of all persons who are interested in the estate and with due regard for their respective rights.
(b)(1) As part of the petition for letters testamentary, letters of administration with the will annexed, or letters of administration or by separate petition, the beneficiaries of a testate estate or the heirs of an intestate estate may, by unanimous consent, authorize but not require the probate court to grant to the personal representative any of the powers contained in Code Section 53-12-261; provided, however, that the grant by the probate court of the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261 shall not authorize the personal representative to bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract in violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-8-14. (2) With respect to any beneficiary of a testate estate or heir of an intestate estate who is not sui juris, the consent required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be given by the such beneficiary's or heir's duly acting conservator or guardian. The personal representative of a deceased beneficiary or heir shall be authorized to consent on behalf of that such deceased beneficiary or heir. (3) The grant of powers shall only provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ordered only after publication of a citation in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made and only after the time for filing objections has elapsed either without any objection being timely filed, or if any such objection is timely filed, upon each such objection being dismissed or withdrawn. The citation shall be sufficient if it states generally that the petition requests that powers contained in Code Section 53-12261 be granted."
SECTION 1-37. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-5, relating to powers, duties, and liabilities if more than one personal representative and safe deposit boxes or receptacles, as follows:

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"53-7-5. (a) If more than one personal representative is qualified and unless the will provides otherwise:
(1) The personal representatives must act by their unanimous action; provided, however, that while a personal representative is unable to act because of inaccessibility, illness, or other incapacity, or when a vacancy occurs for any other reason, the remaining personal representatives may act as if they were the only personal representatives if necessary to administer the estate; and (2) The personal representatives may delegate in writing to one or more of them the authority to act for all of them; provided, however, that such delegation must satisfy the requirements of Code Sections 10-6B-5 and 10-6B-40, and that all the personal representatives remain liable for the actions of the personal representative who is authorized to act. (b) If more than one personal representative is qualified and unless the will provides otherwise, a personal representative is liable for a breach committed by another personal representative: (1) By participating in a breach of fiduciary duty committed by the other personal representative; (2) By approving, knowingly acquiescing in, or concealing a breach of fiduciary duty committed by the other personal representative; (3) By negligently enabling the other personal representative to commit a breach of fiduciary duty; or (4) By neglecting to take reasonable steps to compel the other personal representative to redress a breach of fiduciary duty in a case where the personal representative knows or reasonably should have known of the breach of trust. (c) When safe deposit safe-deposit boxes or receptacles are leased or rented to fiduciaries, including executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, custodians, receivers, and the like, the fiduciary or fiduciaries, as lessee or renter, may authorize the entering of the box or receptacle by one or fewer than all of them or by any other person without the presence or consent of the fiduciary or fiduciaries. Upon receipt of the written authorization, the bank or lessor may without liability authorize access to the box or receptacle in accordance with such authorization. Upon cancellation of the authorization, the bank or lessor may require the presence of all lessees or renters for access."
SECTION 1-38. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-6, relating to power to borrow money, make and fulfill contracts, provide legal counsel, continue decedent's business, and perform other acts, as follows:
"53-7-6. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the will or ordered by the probate court, a personal representative is authorized:
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such a promissory note by mortgage, trust deed, deed to secure debt, or other security instrument, for the purpose of paying any gift, estate, inheritance, income, sales, or ad valorem taxes due the United States, the state, or any municipality or county of the state which that constitute a claim or demand against the estate; provided, however, that a personal representative who desires to borrow money shall file a petition with the probate court, setting forth the facts and specifying the amount to be borrowed, the purpose for which the same shall be used, the rate of interest to be paid, the property to be pledged as security and the period of time over which the loan is to be repaid and, upon service of notice and hearing of the petition, an order granting leave to borrow the money and encumber the estate shall be entered and such order shall be binding, final, and conclusive as to all interested parties; (2) To make contracts for labor or service for the benefit of the estate upon such terms as the personal representative deems best and all such contracts made in good faith shall be a charge upon and bind the estate whenever such contracts are approved by the probate court after service of notice; (3) To fulfill, as far as possible, the executory contracts and comply with the executed contracts of the decedent, including contracts for the sale of land or bonds to make title to land, and shall have a corresponding right to demand the same of parties contracted with; provided, however, that if the personal skill of the decedent entered into the consideration of the contract and the decedent's death renders execution impossible, the contract, though entire, shall be considered divisible and closed at the decedent's death and any partial execution by the decedent shall authorize and require a corresponding compliance by the other contracting party; (4) To provide competent legal counsel for the estate according to the needs of the estate and, in such cases, either the personal representative or the attorney employed may, by petition to the probate court duly and citation served on the other, obtain a judgment fixing the attorney's fees and expenses; (5) To continue the business of the decedent for the 12 months following qualification of the personal representative, after which the personal representative may petition for permission to continue the business under such terms and conditions as the probate court may specify after service of notice; and (6) To petition the probate court for permission to perform such other acts as may be in the best interests of the estate after service of notice. (b) Service of notice of any petition to the probate court under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title. The probate court, in its discretion, may, but shall not be required to, conduct a hearing on any such petition."
SECTION 1-39. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-8, relating to support and education of minor heirs and beneficiaries without guardians, as follows:

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"53-7-8. Whenever a personal representative has paid all the debts of the decedent and all claims against the estate, and property due minor heirs or beneficiaries for whom no one applies to be guardian conservator is left in the personal representative's hands, the personal representative may, under the direction of the probate court, apply so much of the minor's share of the decedent's estate as may be necessary for support and education as guardians conservators are allowed by law to do."
SECTION 1-40. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-11, relating to allowable defenses and action originating in lifetime of decedent, as follows:
"53-7-11. When the cause of action originated in the lifetime of the decedent, a personal representative may make any defense or pleading which that the decedent could have made if alive."
SECTION 1-41. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-13, relating to service of process, as follows:
"53-7-13. (a) In any action or proceeding brought pursuant to this article, service of any notice, writ, or process shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title if Chapter 11 of this title is applicable under Code Section 53-11-1. If Chapter 11 of this title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 53-11-1, such service shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of Title 9 unless Chapter 11 of said title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 9-11-81. (b) In all cases where there are two or more personal representatives and one or more of them removes beyond the limits of this state, service of any notice, writ, or process upon those remaining in the state shall be as effectual and complete, for all purposes whatever, as though such service had been made upon all of the personal representatives."
SECTION 1-42. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-15, relating to applicability of provisions relating to sureties on guardians' bonds, as follows:
"53-7-15. The provisions of law governing the situation in which the surety on a guardian's or conservator's bond dies, becomes insolvent, removes beyond the limits of this state, from other cause becomes insufficient, or desires to be relieved as surety shall be applicable to sureties on personal representatives' bonds."
SECTION 1-43. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-41, relating to notice for creditors to render accounts and failure of creditors to give notice of claims, as follows:

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"53-7-41. (a) The personal representative shall be allowed six months from the date of the qualification of the first personal representative to serve in which to ascertain the condition of the estate. (b) Every personal representative shall, within 60 days from the date of qualification, publish a notice directed generally to all of the creditors of the estate to notify the personal representative of their claims and render an account of their demands for payment thereon. The personal representative's notice shall be published once a week for four weeks in the official newspaper of the county in which the personal representative qualified. No particular form shall be required for creditors to notify the personal representative of their claims, and such notification of a creditor's claim shall be sufficient for purposes of this Code section if given in writing, providing an account number or other identifying information or itemization adequate to establish the indebtedness as an obligation of the estate, and stating the principal balance and any applicable interest or other additional charges lawfully owed. An invoice or account statement satisfying the requirements of the preceding sentence of this subsection and generated by a creditor in the ordinary course of such creditor's business shall constitute sufficient notification to the personal representative of such creditor's claim if the personal representative actually receives such notification of the claim or if such creditor files such notification with the probate court having jurisdiction over the decedent's estate or sends such notification of the claim by electronic transmission, other form of wire or wireless communication, or by first-class mail or private carrier to the address of the decedent, the personal representative, or the attorney representing the personal representative; provided, however, that a notification of a claim sent by a creditor by electronic communication to an account for which the decedent is the user shall constitute sufficient notification to the personal representative of such creditor's claim only if the content of such electronic communication lawfully is disclosed to the personal representative pursuant to Chapter 13 of this title. As used in this subsection, the terms 'account', 'content of an electronic communication', 'electronic communication', and 'user' shall have the meaning provided by Code Section 53-13-2. (c) After receiving sufficient notification of a creditor's claim under subsection (b) of this Code section, the personal representative may require reasonable additional proof or accounting from such creditor prior to paying such creditor's claim, but such requirement by the personal representative shall not affect adversely the timeliness of such creditor's notification to the personal representative of the creditor's claims. (d) Creditors who fail to give notice of claims notify the personal representative of their claims in the manner provided by subsection (b) of this Code section within three months from the date of publication of the personal representative's last notice shall lose all rights to an equal participation with creditors of equal priority to whom distribution is made before notice sufficient notification of such claims is brought given to the personal representative, and they may not hold the personal representative liable for a misappropriation of the funds. If, however, there are assets in the hands of the personal representative sufficient to pay such debts and if no claims of greater priority are unpaid,

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the assets shall be thus appropriated notwithstanding failure to give notice of such creditors timely to notify the personal representative of their claims."
SECTION 1-44. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-50, relating to petition by personal representative for discharge, citation and publication, hearing, and subsequently discovered estate, as follows:
"53-7-50. (a) A personal representative who has fully performed all duties or who has been allowed to resign may petition the probate court for discharge from the office and from all liability. The petition shall state that the personal representative has fully administered the estate of the decedent and shall set forth the names and addresses of all known heirs of an intestate decedent or beneficiaries of a testate decedent, including any persons who succeeded to the interest of any heir or beneficiary who died after the decedent died, and shall name which of the heirs or beneficiaries is or should be represented by a guardian. The petition shall state that the personal representative has paid all claims against the estate or shall enumerate which claims of the estate have not been paid and the reason for such nonpayment. The petition shall also state that the personal representative has filed all necessary inventory and returns or, alternatively, has been relieved of such filings by the testator, the heirs or beneficiaries, or the probate court.
(b)(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, upon the filing of a petition for discharge, citation shall issue to all heirs or beneficiaries, as provided in Chapter 11 of this title, requiring them to file any objections to the discharge, except that in all cases a citation shall be published one time in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in the county in which the petition is filed at least ten days prior to the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed. Any creditors whose claims are disputed or who have not been paid in full due to insolvency of the estate shall be served in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, it shall not be necessary to notify serve with notice any heir or beneficiary who has relieved the personal representative of all liability or any heir or beneficiary with respect to whom the personal representative has been relieved of all further liability in a binding proceeding such as a settlement of accounts pursuant to Code Sections 53-7-60 through 53-7-63 or an intermediate report pursuant to Code Sections 53-7-73 through 53-7-76. (3) For purposes of this Code section, a beneficiary is a person, including a trust, who is designated in a will to take an interest in real or personal property and who (A) has a present interest, including but not limited to a vested remainder interest but not including a trust beneficiary where there is a trustee who is not also the personal representative seeking discharge and (B) whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence. For purposes of this Code section, a trust beneficiary may be represented as provided in Code Section 53-12-8. (c) If any party in interest files objection to the discharge, a hearing shall be held. If as a result of the hearing, the probate court is satisfied that the personal representative has

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faithfully and honestly discharged the office, an order shall be entered releasing and discharging the personal representative from all liability. If no objections are filed, the probate court shall enter the order for discharge without further proceedings or delay. Any heir or beneficiary or creditor who is a minor at the time of the discharge and who is not represented by a guardian may, within two years of reaching the age of majority, commence suit against the personal representative and such discharge shall be no bar to the action. (d) If other property of the estate is discovered after an estate has been settled and the personal representative discharged, the probate court, upon petition of any interested person and upon such service or notice as it directs, may appoint the same personal representative or a successor personal representative to administer the subsequently discovered estate. If a new appointment is made, unless the probate court orders otherwise, the provisions of this title shall apply as appropriate; but no claim previously barred may be asserted in the subsequent administration. (e) A personal representative may petition the court solely for discharge from office by filing the petition described in subsection (a) of this Code section and by giving serving notice by publication one time in the official county newspaper and by first-class mail to all creditors of the estate whose claims have not been paid informing them of their right to file an objection and be heard as described in subsection (c) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-45. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-54, relating to breach of fiduciary duty, as follows:
"53-7-54. (a) If a personal representative or temporary administrator commits a breach of fiduciary duty or threatens to commit a breach of fiduciary duty, a beneficiary of a testate estate or heir of an intestate estate shall have a cause of action:
(1) To recover damages; (2) To compel the performance of the personal representative's or temporary administrator's duties; (3) To enjoin the commission of a breach of fiduciary duty; (4) To compel the redress of a breach of fiduciary duty by payment of money or otherwise; (5) To appoint another personal representative or temporary administrator to take possession of the estate property and administer the estate; (6) To remove the personal representative or temporary administrator; and (7) To reduce or deny compensation to the personal representative or temporary administrator. (b) When estate assets are misapplied and can be traced in the hands of persons affected with notice of misapplication, a constructive trust shall attach to the assets. (c) The provision of remedies for breach of fiduciary duty by this Code section does not prevent resort to any other appropriate remedy provided by statute or common law.

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(d) In any action or proceeding brought pursuant to this Code section, service of notice or process shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title if Chapter 11 of this title is applicable under Code Section 53-11-1. If Chapter 11 of this title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 53-11-1, such service shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of Title 9 unless Chapter 11 of such title is not applicable to such action or proceeding under Code Section 9-11-81."
SECTION 1-46. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-55, relating to revocation of letters of personal representative or other sanctions, as follows:
"53-7-55. (a) Upon the petition of any person having an interest in the estate or whenever it appears to the probate court that good cause may exist to revoke the letters of a personal representative or impose other sanctions, the court shall cite the personal representative to answer to the charge. Upon investigation, the court may, in the court's discretion:
(1) Revoke the personal representative's letters; (2) Require additional security; (3) Require the personal representative to appear and submit to a settlement of accounts following the procedure set forth in Article 6 of this chapter, regardless of whether or not the personal representative has first resigned or been removed and regardless of whether or not a successor fiduciary has been appointed; or (4) Issue such other order as in the court's judgment is appropriate under the circumstances of the case. (b) In any proceeding brought pursuant to this Code section, service of notice shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-47. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-56, relating to resignation, as follows:
"53-7-56. (a) A personal representative may resign:
(1) In the manner and under the circumstances described in the will; (2) Upon petition to the probate court, showing that the resignation has been requested in writing by all heirs of an intestate estate or all beneficiaries of a testate estate; or (3) Upon petition to the probate court, showing to the satisfaction of the court that:
(A) The personal representative is unable to continue serving due to age, illness, infirmity, or other good cause; (B) Greater burdens have developed upon the office of personal representative than those which were that originally were contemplated or should have been contemplated when the personal representative was qualified and the additional burdens would work a hardship upon the personal representative;

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(C) Disagreement exists between one or more of the beneficiaries or heirs and the personal representative in respect to the personal representative's management of the estate, which disagreement and conflict appear deleterious to the estate; (D) The resignation of the personal representative will result in or permit substantial financial benefit to the estate; (E) The resigning personal representative is one of two or more acting personal representatives and the other personal representatives will continue in office with no adversity to the estate contemplated; or (F) The resignation would not be disadvantageous to the estate. (b) A personal representative's petition to resign shall be made to the probate court and the court shall cause citation to issue and service shall of notice to be made upon all the heirs of an intestate estate or the beneficiaries of a testate estate in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-48. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-62, relating to appearance before court, failure of personal representative to appear, and right to appeal, as follows:
"53-7-62. (a) Any person interested as an heir or beneficiary of an estate or the probate court may, after the expiration of six months from the granting of letters, cite the personal representative to appear before the probate court for a settlement of accounts. Alternatively, if the personal representative chooses, the personal representative may cite all the heirs or beneficiaries and all persons who claim to be creditors whose claims the personal representative disputes or cannot pay in full to be present at the settlement of the personal representative's accounts by the court. The settlement shall be conclusive upon the personal representative and upon all the heirs or beneficiaries and all remaining persons who claim to be creditors who receive notice of the hearing service of notice of the settlement proceeding in the probate court and the hearing in the manner provided by subsection (b) of this Code section or by Chapter 11 of this title. The court may, in the court's discretion, give the personal representative additional time to settle the estate. (b) If the personal representative fails or refuses to appear as cited, the probate court may proceed without the appearance of the personal representative. If the personal representative has been required to give bond, the surety on such bond shall be bound by the settlement if the surety is given served with notice by personal service of the settlement proceeding in the probate court. If one or more unsuccessful attempts at service are made by the sheriff or the sheriff's deputies upon the personal representative at the last address of the personal representative in the court records and it appears to the probate court that further attempts are likely to be futile, then service of notice shall be sufficient upon the personal administrator representative for purposes of this Code section if the citation is mailed by first-class mail to such address. (c) Any party to the settlement shall have the right to appeal."

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SECTION 1-49. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-63, relating to making and enforcing final settlement, as follows:
"53-7-63. Upon proof of issuance of citation and service of notice pursuant to Code Section 53-762, the probate court may proceed to make an account, hear evidence upon any contested question, and make a final settlement between the personal representative and the heirs or beneficiaries. The settlement may be enforced by a judgment, writ of fieri facias, execution, or attachment for contempt."
SECTION 1-50. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-68, relating to mailing of return to heirs and beneficiaries and relieving personal representative of duty to file return, as follows:
"53-7-68. (a) Upon filing the annual return with the probate court, the personal representative shall mail by first-class mail a copy of the return, but not the vouchers, to each heir of an intestate estate or each beneficiary of a testate estate. It shall not be necessary to mail a copy of the return to any heir or beneficiary who is not sui juris or for the court to appoint a guardian for such person. The personal representative shall file a verified statement with the probate court stating that all required mailings of the return to heirs or beneficiaries have been made. (b) Any heir or beneficiary may waive individually the right to receive a copy of the annual return by a written statement that is delivered to the personal representative. Such waiver may be revoked in writing at any time. (c) By unanimous written consent, the heirs of an intestate estate or the beneficiaries of a testate estate may authorize the probate court to relieve the personal representative from filing annual returns with them or with the court or both, in the same manner as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-1 for the granting of powers to a personal representative. Any such unanimous written consent, regardless of the date of execution, which that relieves the personal representative from filing annual returns with the court shall also relieve the personal representative from sending a copy of the return to the heirs or beneficiaries."
SECTION 1-51. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-7-69.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a personal representative shall furnish to the heirs of an intestate estate or the beneficiaries of a testate estate, at least annually, a statement of receipts and disbursements. (b) Any heir or beneficiary may waive individually the right to receive a statement of receipts and disbursements in the same manner as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-68 for waiving the right to receive a copy of an annual return. The heirs or

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beneficiaries may authorize the probate court to relieve the personal representative from furnishing statements of receipts and disbursements in the same manner as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 53-7-68 for relieving the personal representative from filing annual returns. A testator may, by will, dispense with the necessity of the personal representative's furnishing a statement of receipts and disbursements in the same manner as provided in Code Section 53-7-69 for dispensing with the necessity of the personal representative's filing an annual return."
SECTION 1-52. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-71, relating to return of nonresident or deceased personal representative, as follows:
"53-7-71. (a) The return of a nonresident personal representative may be admitted to record upon affidavit of the personal representative's surety. (b) If a personal representative is dead, the personal representative of the estate of the deceased personal representative or, if at any time there is no such personal representative of the estate of the deceased personal representative, any security surety on the bond of the deceased personal representative may make returns of the accounts of the such deceased personal representative in the same manner and with the same effect as if the deceased personal representative were living."
SECTION 1-53. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-74, relating to filing of objections to intermediate report, continuation of hearing, and appeal, as follows:
"53-7-74. At or before the time fixed for hearing, any parties at interest may file objections to the personal representative's report, actions, and accounting, in which case the hearing on the accounting shall be automatically be continued until a date certain, when, subject to the probate court's power to grant continuances, the same shall be heard as other cases pending in the probate court with like right of appeal to the superior court; in. In such case, an appeal by consent may be taken to the superior court. Such; provided, however, that such appellate procedures shall not apply to cases provided for by Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15. The parties at interest who have been served appropriately with notice as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 53-7-73 and who have filed no objections to the report and accounting need not be served with notice of an appeal or any other or further proceedings, and their consent shall not be required for an appeal to the superior court."
SECTION 1-54. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-7-75, relating to construction of will by superior court, as follows:

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"53-7-75. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section and in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-127, The probate court, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any party in interest, whenever it appears that a question of construction of a will is involved in the accounting, the probate court, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any party in interest, shall enter an order transferring the accounting to the superior court for the determination of all such questions, which shall be presented to, heard, and determined by the superior court as appeals from the probate court are presented, heard, and determined. (b) A probate court subject to Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 shall have jurisdiction over questions of construction of a will involved in the accounting and may determine all such questions without transferring the accounting to the superior court. (c) The probate court may suspend further proceedings pending a final decision determination of the superior court questions of construction. (d) After a final determination of the questions of construction, the probate court shall proceed with the accounting."
SECTION 1-55. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-10, relating to authority of personal representative and petition by temporary administrator, as follows:
"53-8-10. (a) Subject to the provisions of this article, a personal representative may sell, rent, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of property, whether personal, real, or mixed, for the purpose of payment of debts, for distribution of the estate;, or for any other purpose that is in the best interest of the estate,; provided, however, that nothing in this article shall be construed to limit, enlarge, or change any authority, power, restriction, or privilege specifically provided by will or incorporated into a will or otherwise granted to the personal representative in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-1. (b) A temporary administrator is authorized to petition the probate court for leave to sell or otherwise deal with property of the estate following the procedures described in this article;, provided, however, that good cause is shown."
SECTION 1-56. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-11, relating to property that is perishable, liable to deteriorate, or expensive to keep, as follows:
"53-8-11. Perishable property, property that is liable to deteriorate from keeping, or property that is expensive to keep shall be sold as early as practicable and in such manner as the probate court shall determine to be in the best interest of the estate, after such service of notice and opportunity for hearing, if any, as the probate court shall deem practicable under the circumstances."

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SECTION 1-57. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-13, relating to general procedures, as follows:
"53-8-13. (a) A personal representative desiring to sell, rent, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of property other than property that is perishable, liable to deteriorate, or expensive to keep or listed stocks and bonds shall file a petition with the probate court stating the property involved and the interests in such property,; the specific purpose of the transaction,; the proposed price, if any,; and all other terms or conditions proposed for the transaction and a list of listing the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of all heirs in of an intestate estate or of all beneficiaries in of a testate estate. In the event full particulars are lacking, the petition shall state the reasons for any such omission. (b) Upon the filing of the petition, notice shall be given to by the personal representative, the court shall issue a citation and serve notice on the heirs of an intestate estate or the affected beneficiaries of a testate estate in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11 of this title. (c) If no written objection by a person so notified served with notice is filed within the appropriate period of time following the service of such notice, as provided by Chapter 11 of this title, the probate court shall order such sale summarily in the manner and terms petitioned. If timely written objection is filed, the court shall hear the matter and grant or deny the petition for sale or make such other order as is in the best interest of the estate, which may require the sale to be private or at public outcry including confirmation of the sale by the court or otherwise. An appeal shall lie to the superior court in the manner, under the restrictions, and with the effect provided for appeals from the probate court in other cases. (d) A personal representative shall make a full return to the probate court of every sale, specifying the property sold, the purchasers, the amounts received, and the terms of the sale. (e) The recital in the personal representative's deed of compliance with legal the provisions of this Code section shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts recited. (f) Where a personal representative sells real property under the provisions of this Code section, liens on such real property may be divested and transferred to the proceeds of the sale as a condition of the sale."
SECTION 1-58. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-14, relating to warranty and personal liability of personal representative, as follows:
"53-8-14. (a) Regardless of whether a personal representative has the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261 or by the corresponding provision of any statute incorporated pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 53-12263 or otherwise has similar such powers, and regardless of whether such powers are granted by a probate court or are enumerated in or incorporated by reference into a will

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by a testator, a A personal representative may not bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract, nor shall a personal representative be personally bound by such covenant, unless the intention to create a personal liability is distinctly expressed. (b) A personal representative shall not be bound personally by any warranty in any conveyance or contract, unless the intention to create a personal liability is distinctly expressed."
SECTION 1-59. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-8-15, relating to passage of title to heirs or beneficiaries and assent of personal representative, as follows:
"53-8-15. (a) The title to all property of an estate being in the personal representative for the payment of debts and other purposes of administration, title to property in the estate does not pass to the heirs or beneficiaries until the personal representative assents thereto in evidence of the distribution of the property to them, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 53-2-7. (b) Such assent may be express or may be presumed from the conduct of the personal representative. Assent should be evidenced in writing as a deed of conveyance to real property, bill of sale conveying tangible personal property, or an assignment or transfer of interests in intangible personal property. (c) In the absence of prior assent, the discharge of a personal representative shall be conclusive evidence of the personal representative's assent. (d) At any time after the lapse of one year from the date of qualification of the personal representative, an heir or beneficiary who is entitled to the distribution of property from an estate may, personally or by a guardian, cite or conservator:
(1) Cite the personal representative in the probate court to show cause why assent should not be given and may compel such assent by an equitable proceeding after service of notice in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title; and (2) Subject to Code Section 23-1-4, compel such assent by an equitable proceeding."
SECTION 1-60. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-9-2, relating to filing and contents of petition and publication of notice, as follows:
"53-9-2. (a) A petition for administration of the estate, for the probate in common form or solemn form of the will, for year's support, or for an order that no administration is necessary may be filed for the estate of a missing individual whose death may be presumed or established in the probate court as provided in Code Section 53-9-1. The petition may be made by anyone who would be entitled to file such petition on the estate of the missing individual if the missing individual were known to be dead and shall be filed in the county in which the estate of the missing individual would be administered were the missing individual known to be dead.

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(b) In addition to complying with all of the requirements for petitions pertaining to the administration of an estate or the probate of a will or year's support or an order that no administration is necessary, as appropriate, the petition regarding the estate of a missing individual who is believed to be dead shall set forth the circumstances under which the individual disappeared, what inquiry has been made as to the individual's whereabouts, and such evidence as shall be offered, if necessary, for the purpose of proving death by a preponderance of the evidence. (c) If the court finds the petition to be in compliance with the requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section, the court shall issue an order directing that a notice citation issue and be published once a week for four weeks in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made giving notice that on a day stated date certain, which shall be at least 90 days after the first publication of the notice such citation, evidence will be heard by the court concerning the alleged absence of the individual presumed to be dead and the circumstances and duration of such absence and requiring the missing individual, if alive, or any other person to produce and present to the court evidence that the missing individual is still in life. The notice publication of citation required by this subsection may be combined with any other service of notice required for the issuance of letters or testamentary or letters of administration, an order for year's support, or an order that no administration is necessary. The or directed by the court pursuant to Code Section 53-11-5. Such service of notice shall be served made as provided in Chapter 11 of this title on all individuals who would be heirs if the missing individual were known to be dead. The order may also direct that the petitioner make a search for the missing individual and shall specify the manner in which the search is to be conducted to ensure that, in light of the circumstances of the particular case, a diligent and reasonable effort has been made to locate the missing individual. The order may prescribe any methods of search deemed by the judge to be adequate and appropriate, including but not limited to publishing notices in newspapers in appropriate locations and making inquiry of governmental agencies and of the missing individual's relatives and friends and at the missing individual's last place of abode or other appropriate places."
SECTION 1-61. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-10-5, relating to applicability of chapter, as follows:
"53-10-5. This chapter shall not apply in the case of wills, trusts, deeds, contracts of insurance, or any other situation where provision is made for distribution of property different from that provided in this chapter or where provision is made for a presumption as to survivorship which that results in a distribution of property different from that provided in this chapter."
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"53-11-1. Except as otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the probate court that arises under Chapters 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the probate court arising under Chapters 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of this title except as otherwise provided in those chapters and in Chapter 11 of Title 9 and Chapter 9 of Title 15."
SECTION 1-63. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-2, relating to "guardian" defined, persons represented, appointment, successors, and guardian named in petitions, as follows:
"53-11-2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'guardian' means the guardian ad litem appointed by the probate court who may represent a single party or more than one party or a class of parties with common or nonadverse interests, including the estates of one or more deceased heirs that have no personal representative; provided, however, that the court may determine for the purpose of the particular proceeding that the natural guardian, if any, or the testamentary guardian, if any, or the duly constituted conservator of the property, if any, or the duly constituted guardian of the person, if any, has no conflict of interest and thus may represent for the purpose of the proceeding a party who is not sui juris, who is unborn, or who is unknown. (b) When a party to a proceeding in the probate court is not sui juris, is unborn, or is unknown, such party shall be represented in the proceeding by a guardian. When a party to a proceeding in the probate court is a deceased heir whose estate has no personal representative, such deceased heir's estate may be represented in the proceeding by a guardian. Service upon or notice to a guardian shall constitute service upon or notice to the party represented, and except as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-17, no additional service upon or notice to such party shall be required. Waivers, acknowledgments, consents, answers, objections, or other documents executed by the guardian shall, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-9-17, be binding upon the party represented. (c) Whenever a guardian ad litem is appointed, the court may limit the appointment or may at any time for cause appoint a successor. Unless the appointment is limited by the court, the guardian ad litem first appointed with respect to any proceeding involving the administration of the estate shall continue to serve with respect to such proceeding on behalf of the party represented until a successor is appointed, the party represented becomes sui juris, or the court terminates the appointment.
(d)(1) In every petition filed in the probate court, the petitioner shall specify the name of each party who requires a guardian and the name and address of any person who is acting as guardian of the party. A copy of the letters appointing the guardian shall be attached to the petition or the petition shall allege such facts as shall show the authority of such guardian to act.

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(2) The authority of a guardian to act may be established under paragraph (1) of this subsection by showing:
(i)(A) Compliance by a foreign guardian of a minor with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-74 or of Code Section 29-2-76; (ii)(B) Compliance by a foreign conservator of the property of a minor with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-3-115 or of Code Section 29-3117; (iii)(C) Compliance by a foreign guardian of an adult with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-4-95 or of Code Section 29-4-97; (iv)(D) Compliance by a foreign conservator of the property of an adult with the filing requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-5-135 or of Code Section 29-5-137; or (v)(E) The registration and recording of a guardianship order or conservatorship order from another state under Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 29. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the probate court may take judicial notice of the issuance of the letters appointing such conservator or guardian, and of the authority of such conservator or guardian to act, in the manner provided by Chapter 2 of Title 24."
SECTION 1-64. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-3, relating to personal service generally, as follows:
"53-11-3. (a) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or directed by the probate judge, a party in interest who is a resident of this state is entitled to personal service of any petition and citation for proceedings that are subject to the provisions of this chapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, personal service shall be made by delivery of a copy of the petition and citation by the sheriff or some other lawful officer at least ten 30 days before the hearing except that, if waived in writing, the ten-day or if shortened by the probate court upon good cause shown, the 30 day provision shall not apply. An entry of such service shall be made on the original and the copy for the party served. (c) A party who is in the military service may be served by any commissioned officer who shall file with the probate court a certificate stating that copies of the petition and citation were served in person. (d) Individuals who are not sui juris shall be served as provided in this chapter or as provided in Code Section 15-9-17. (e) When personal service is required by this Code section, unless otherwise directed by the probate court, service may be made by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery if the petitioner so requests in the petition. The court shall cause a copy of the petition and the citation to be sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested and with delivery restricted to addressee only. If the return receipt is not signed by the addressee, dated at least ten 30 days before

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the date specified in the citation, except where shortened by the court upon good cause shown, and received by the court before the date specified in the citation for the filing of objections, service shall be made as otherwise required by this Code section."
SECTION 1-65. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-4, relating to service where person or residence unknown or resides outside state, as follows:
"53-11-4. (a) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or directed by the probate judge pursuant to Code Section 53-11-5, the provisions of this Code section shall apply in cases when a person to be served with notice of a proceeding covered by this chapter has a known current residence address outside this state, or whose current residence address is unknown. (b) Unless all such persons have known current residence addresses, the probate court shall order service of notice to be perfected by publication of the citation in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in the county in which the petition is made. The citation shall be published once a week for four weeks prior to the date on which objections must be filed. The records of the court shall show the persons notified served with notice and the character of the such service of notice given. The published citation shall be directed to the person to be served with such notice. (c) If the current residence address of such a person is known, the court shall cause service shall of notice to be made by mailing by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, a copy of the petition and the citation. (d) When service of notice by publication is ordered by the court pursuant to this Code section, compliance with the provisions of this Code section relating to a person to be notified served with notice who is known but whose current residence address is unknown shall be equivalent to personal service of a copy of the petition and citation when the fact appears in the records of the court showing the persons notified served with notice and the character of the such service of notice given. In the case of a known person whose current residence address is unknown, that person's name shall appear in the records of the court, and such records shall show as to that person's confirm compliance with this Code section as to that person. In any case in which service of notice by publication is granted by the court, one order for service of notice by publication shall be sufficient and the published citation shall be directed as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-66. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-5, relating to additional service or notice, as follows:
"53-11-5. On the motion of any party in interest or on its own motion, the The probate judge court may direct any additional service of citation or other notice or extend the time to respond with respect to any proceedings covered by this chapter as the judge may determine to be

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proper in the interests of due process and reasonable opportunity for any party or interest to be heard."
SECTION 1-67. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-6, relating to waiver or acknowledgment of service or notice and consent to granting of relief or entry of order, as follows:
"53-11-6. (a) Service of citation or other notice may be waived or acknowledged before or after the filing of the petition. The waiver or acknowledgment shall be in a writing signed by the person to be served with notice or some person authorized by the person to be served with such notice, shall be sworn to or affirmed before the probate court or a notary public, and shall be filed with the probate court. (b) Except as otherwise prescribed by law, the written consent of a party to the granting of any relief or the entry of any order sought in a proceeding covered by this chapter, whether executed before or after the filing of the petition, shall constitute a waiver and acknowledgment of notice and service of notice of the proceedings, waiver of any other or further citation or service of notice, entry of appearance, answer admitting all allegations of fact set forth in the petition as true and correct, and consent to the granting of the relief or the order sought. (c) A person in military service, regardless of age, shall be permitted to make any waiver, acknowledgment, or consent described in this Code section."
SECTION 1-68. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-9, relating to issuance of citation upon filing of petition, contents, and meaning, as follows:
"53-11-9. (a) Upon the filing of a petition, a citation shall be issued by the court and addressed to the persons required to be served or entitled to with notice or who otherwise are to be served with notice; provided, however, that if all parties such persons have acknowledged service of notice and assented to the petition, no such citation need issue. The Such citation shall state that any objection must be made in writing and shall designate the date on or before which objections must be filed in the probate court. The Such citation also shall state whether the hearing will take place on a certain date or be specially scheduled for a later date. With respect to all proceedings under this title, the any such citation, if any, may state that if no objections are filed the petition may be granted without a hearing. (b) For purposes of this chapter, the words 'citation' and 'notice' shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. (c) Wherever appearing in this title with respect to proceedings in the probate court covered by this chapter:
(1) The term 'service of notice,' 'given notice,' 'due notice,' 'notified,' and similar words and phrases of the same import shall mean service of petition and citation in a manner provided by applicable law, and shall include acknowledgment or waiver of such

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service and such service upon a guardian ad litem or other appropriate representative, unless the context otherwise requires; (2) The term 'the official county newspaper,' 'the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published,' 'the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made,' 'the official newspaper of the county in which the personal representative qualified,' and similar words and phrases of the same import shall mean the journal or newspaper qualified or designated as the official legal organ of the county of the probate court having jurisdiction in such proceeding pursuant to Code Section 913-142; (3) The term 'published,' 'publication,' 'service by publication,' 'notice shall be published,' and similar words and phrases of the same import shall mean publication in the official legal organ described in paragraph (2) of this subsection unless the context otherwise requires; (4) The term 'beneficiary' shall include devisee and legatee unless the context otherwise requires; (5) Any hearing called for in any proceeding shall be within the court's sound discretion and shall not be required if no caveat or objection is timely filed and thereafter maintained unless the context otherwise requires; and (6) Any requirement that no caveat or objection be filed:
(A) Shall be satisfied by the dismissal or withdrawal of all caveats or objections so filed unless the context otherwise requires; and (B) May, in the court's sound discretion, be satisfied by the failure of any party served with notice to file a caveat or objection in a timely manner unless the context otherwise requires."
SECTION 1-69. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-10, relating to date by which objections must be filed or on which hearing will be held, as follows:
"53-11-10. (a) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or as shortened by the judge upon good cause shown or directed by the judge pursuant to Code Section 53-11-5 with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on or before which any objection person is required to be filed file any objection shall be not less fewer than ten 30 days after the date the such person is personally served with notice. For persons a person within the continental United States who are is served with notice by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such person shall not be less fewer than 13 30 days from the date of mailing of such service of notice; provided, however, that if a return receipt from any recipient is received by the court within 13 30 days from the such date of mailing of such service of notice, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such recipient shall be ten 30 days from the date of receipt of such service of notice shown on such return receipt. For a person outside the continental United States who is served with notice by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt

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requested, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such person shall not be less fewer than 30 days from the date the service of the citation is mailed by the court; provided, however, that if the return receipt from any such recipient is received by the court during such 30 day period the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such recipient shall not be earlier than ten 30 days from the date of such recipient's receipt of such service of notice shown on such return receipt. For a person served with notice by publication, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be no sooner earlier than the first day of the week following such service by publication of citation once each week for four weeks. (b) Except as otherwise prescribed by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on which any required hearing shall be held shall be the date by which any objection is required to be filed or such later date as the probate court may specify. When the matter is set for hearing on a date that was not specified in the citation, the probate court shall send serve by first-class mail a notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing to the petitioner and all parties who have served filed responses to the petition at the addresses given by them in their pleadings."
SECTION 1-70. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-6, relating to jurisdiction, as follows:
"53-12-6. (a) Trusts are peculiarly subjects of equity jurisdiction. Suits by or against a trustee which that sound at law may be filed in a court of law. (b) Actions concerning the construction, or administration, or internal affairs of a trust or for a court to take any actions authorized by the provisions of this chapter shall be maintained in superior court, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-9-127. (c) Any action by or against the trustee or to which the trustee is a party may be maintained in any court having jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section or in Code Section 15-9127."
SECTION 1-71. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-7, relating to when trust and chapter conflict, as follows:
"53-12-7. (a) The effect of the provisions of this chapter may be varied by the trust instrument except:
(1) As to any requirements relating to the creation and validity of express trusts as provided in Article 2 of this chapter; (2) As to the effect of the rules relating to spendthrift trusts as provided in Article 5 of this chapter; (3) As to the power of the beneficiaries to modify a trustee's compensation as provided in Code Section 53-12-210;

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(4) As to the duty of a trustee to administer the trust and to exercise discretionary powers in good faith as provided in Code Sections 53-12-240 and 53-12-260; (5) As to the effect of a provision relieving a trustee from liability as provided in Code Section 53-12-303; and (6) As to the periods of limitation on actions as provided in Code Sections 53-12-45 and 53-12-307; and (7) As to the effect of the rules relating to trust directors as provided in Article 18 of this chapter. (b) Nothing in a trust instrument shall prohibit or limit a court from taking any actions authorized by the provisions of this chapter."
SECTION 1-72. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-8, relating to notice to person permitted to bind another person, consent on behalf of another person, and representation of others, as follows:
"53-12-8. (a) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this Code section shall have the same effect as if notice were given directly to such other person. (b) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this Code section shall be binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to such representation before such consent would otherwise have become effective. Consent shall include, but shall not be limited to, an action related to the granting of powers to a trustee, modification or termination of a trust, a trustee's duty to report, entry into a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement, a trustee's compensation, the conversion of a trust to a unitrust, the appointment, resignation, or removal of a trustee, and other similar actions. (c) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 53-12-61, a person who under this Code section may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on such settlor's behalf. (d) A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this Code section with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under Article 4 of this chapter. (e) To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the holder of a power of appointment and the persons represented with respect to the particular question or dispute, such holder may represent and bind persons whose interests are as permissible appointees, as takers in default, or are otherwise subject to the power. (f) To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute:
(1) A conservator may represent and bind the estate that the conservator controls; (2) A guardian may represent and bind his or her ward if a conservator of such ward's estate has not been appointed; (3) An agent having authority to act with respect to the particular question or dispute may represent and bind the principal;

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(4) A trustee may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust; (5) A trust director may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust on a question or dispute relating to the trust director's powers of direction; (6) A person designated in the trust instrument to receive notice and provide consent on behalf of a beneficiary may represent and bind a beneficiary; (7) A personal representative of a decedent's estate may represent and bind persons interested in such estate; and (6)(8) An ancestor may represent and bind an ancestor's minor or unborn descendant if a conservator or guardian for such descendant has not been appointed. (g) Unless otherwise represented, a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown and not reasonably ascertainable, may be represented by and bound by another having a substantially identical interest with respect to a particular question or dispute, but only to the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented with respect to such particular question or dispute. (h) A person who on the date of determination would be eligible to receive distributions of income or principal from the trust upon the termination of the interests of all persons then currently eligible to receive distributions of income or principal may represent and bind contingent successor remainder beneficiaries, including, but not limited to, charitable entities, with respect to matters in which there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the persons represented with respect to a particular question or dispute. (i) A charitable entity may represent and bind another person and be represented by a person under this Code section in the same manner as an individual. (j) The representative of a person represented under this Code section may represent and bind any other person who could be represented under this Code section by the person being represented by the representative if the person being represented were living and sui juris, but only to the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and such other person or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute. (i)(k) Any person whose interests would be affected may request that the court determine whether an interest is represented under this Code section or whether the representation is adequate. If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this Code section, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown and not reasonably ascertainable. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, regardless of whether a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending. In making decisions, a representative may consider the general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.

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(l) The interests of unascertainable charitable beneficiaries of a trust that is not a charitable trust shall be represented as provided in Code Section 53-12-174 for the beneficiaries under a charitable trust."
SECTION 1-73. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-9, relating to "interested persons" defined and binding nonjudicial settlement agreement, as follows:
"53-12-9. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'interested persons' means the trustee and all other persons whose consent would be required in order to achieve a binding settlement were the settlement to be approved by the court. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) (b) of this Code section, the interested persons trustee, any trust director, and all other persons whose interests would be affected may enter into a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement with respect to any matter involving a the trust. (c)(b) A nonjudicial settlement agreement:
(1) Shall be valid only to the extent it does not violate a material purpose of the trust and includes terms and conditions that could be properly approved by the court under this Code section or other applicable law; and (2) Shall not be valid with respect to any modification or termination of a noncharitable an irrevocable trust when the settlor's consent would be required in order to achieve a binding settlement, if such settlement were to be approved by a court a proceeding to approve such modification or termination under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-1261. (d)(c) The trustee, trust director, and any person whose interests would be affected by Any interested person may request the court approve a nonjudicial settlement agreement may request that the court approve such agreement, determine whether the representation as provided in Code Section 53-12-8 was adequate, or determine whether such agreement violates a material purpose of the trust, determine whether such agreement contains terms and conditions the court could have properly approved, or make any other similar determination. (e)(d) A nonjudicial settlement An agreement entered into in accordance with this Code section shall be final and binding on the interested persons all parties to such agreement, including individuals not sui juris, unborn beneficiaries, and persons unknown who are represented by a person who may represent and bind such parties under Code Section 5312-8, as if ordered by a court with competent jurisdiction over the trust, the trust property, and the interested persons parties. (e) Entering into or petitioning a court regarding a nonjudicial settlement agreement under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 53-12-22."

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SECTION 1-74. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-22, relating to trust purposes and conditions in terrorem, as follows:
"53-12-22. (a) A trust may be created for any lawful purpose. (b) A condition in terrorem shall be void unless there is a direction in the trust instrument as to the disposition of the property if the condition in terrorem is violated, in which event the direction in the trust instrument shall be carried out, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) A condition in terrorem shall not be enforceable against an individual for:
(1) Bringing an action for interpretation or enforcement of a trust instrument; (2) Bringing an action for an accounting, for removal, or for other relief against a trustee; or (3) Entering into a settlement agreement."
SECTION 1-75. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-60, relating to reformation to correct mistakes, as follows:
"53-12-60. (a) If it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that the trust provisions were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement, the court may reform the trust provisions, even if unambiguous, to conform the provisions to the settlor's intention. (b) A petition for reformation may be filed by the trustee, any trust director, or any beneficiary or, in the case of an unfunded testamentary trust, the personal representative of the settlor's estate. (c) Notice of a petition for reformation of the trust shall be given to the trustee, any trust director, and all qualified beneficiaries."
SECTION 1-76. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-61, relating to power to direct modification, consolidation, division, or termination; petition to modify or terminate noncharitable irrevocable trust; proceeding to approve proposed modification or termination; and distribution of trust property under order for termination, as follows:
"53-12-61. (a) The trust instrument may confer upon a trustee or other person a power to modify, consolidate, divide, or terminate the trust without court approval. (b) During the settlor's lifetime, the court shall approve a petition to modify or terminate a noncharitable an irrevocable trust, even if the modification or termination is inconsistent with a material purpose of the trust, if the settlor and all the qualified beneficiaries consent to such modification or termination and the trustee has received notice of the proposed modification or termination. A settlor's power to consent to such trust's modification or termination may be exercised by:

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(1) An agent under a power of attorney only to the extent expressly authorized by the power of attorney and the terms provisions of the trust; (2) The settlor's conservator with the approval of the court supervising the conservatorship if an agent is not so authorized; or (3) The settlor's guardian with the approval of the court supervising the guardianship if an agent is not so authorized and a conservator has not been appointed. (c) Following the settlor's death the court shall approve a petition to: (1) Modify a noncharitable an irrevocable trust if all the qualified beneficiaries consent, the trustee has received notice of the proposed modification, and the court concludes that modification is not inconsistent with any material purpose of such trust; and (2) Terminate a noncharitable an irrevocable trust if all the qualified beneficiaries consent, the trustee has received notice of the proposed termination, and the court concludes that continuance of such trust is not necessary to achieve any material purpose of such trust. (d) The court may, upon petition: (1) Modify the trust if, owing to circumstances not anticipated by the settlor, modification would further the purposes of such trust; (2) Modify the administrative provisions of a trust if continuation of such trust under its existing provisions would impair such trust's administration; (3) Modify the trust by the appointment of an additional trustee or special fiduciary if such appointment is necessary or helpful to the administration of such trust; (4) Modify the trust to achieve the settlor's tax objectives, with such modification to have either prospective or retroactive effect; (5) Order the division of a single trust into two or more trusts or the consolidation of two or more trusts, whether created by the same or different trust instruments or by the same or different persons, into a single trust if the division or consolidation would be helpful to the administration of such trust or trusts; or (6) Terminate a trust and order distribution of the trust property if the:
(A) Costs of administration are such that the continuance of such trust, the establishment of such trust if it is to be established, or the distribution from a probate estate would defeat or substantially impair the purposes of such trust; (B) Purpose of such trust has been fulfilled or become illegal or impossible to fulfill; or (C) Continuance of such trust would impair the accomplishment of the purposes of such trust. (e) A proceeding to approve a proposed modification or termination under this Code section may be commenced by a trustee, trust director, or beneficiary. A proceeding to approve a proposed modification or termination under subsection (b) of this Code section may be commenced by a trustee, trust director, beneficiary, or settlor. In the case of an unfunded testamentary trust, a petition for modification or termination under this Code section may be filed by the personal representative of the settlor's estate. (f) No later than 30 days after filing the petition for modification or termination, notice Notice of a petition to modify or terminate a trust under subsection (d) of this Code

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section shall be given to the settlor, if living, the trustee, any trust director, all the qualified beneficiaries, any holder of a power of appointment over the trust property, and such other persons as the court may direct. (g) The court may modify or terminate a trust as provided in this Code section regardless of whether it contains spendthrift provisions or other similar protective provisions. (h) An order under subsection (d) of this Code section shall conform as nearly as practicable to the intention of the settlor. (i) Distribution of the trust property under an order for termination shall be made to or among the current beneficiaries and the vested remainder beneficiaries, or, if there are no vested remainder beneficiaries, among the current beneficiaries and the contingent remainder beneficiaries. The order shall specify the appropriate share, if any, of each current and remainder beneficiary who is to share in the proceeds of the trust so as to conform as nearly as practicable to the intention of the settlor. The order may direct that the interest of a minor beneficiary, or any portion thereof, be converted into qualifying property and distributed to a custodian pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 44, 'The Georgia Transfers to Minors Act.' (j) For purposes of this chapter, modification of a trust includes the consolidation or division of a trust. (k) Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to charitable trusts. (l) Petitioning for or consenting to a modification or termination under this Code section shall not constitute a violation of a condition in terrorem under Code Section 53-12-22.
(m)(1)(A) Unless the trustee: (i) Expressly waives notice in a writing signed by the trustee, notice to the trustee under subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section shall be given by delivery of a copy of the petition by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested and with delivery restricted to addressee only at least 31 days before the entry of an order granting the petition; and (ii) Expressly waives notice and assents to the petition in a writing signed by the trustee, the trustee shall have standing to intervene as a matter of right pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-24 and to file a caveat or objection to the petition showing that one or more of the applicable requirements of subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section has or have not been satisfied, provided that the trustee must file any such pleadings provided by this division not more than 30 days following the express written waiver of notice by the trustee or delivery of notice to the trustee as provided in division (i) of this subparagraph or by such later date as the court may direct pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(B) Unless a person to be given notice under subsection (f) of this Code section: (i) Expressly waives notice in a writing signed by such person, such notice shall be given by delivery of a copy of the petition by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested at least 31 days before the entry of an order granting the petition;

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(ii) Expressly waives notice and assents to the petition in a writing signed by such person, such person shall have standing to intervene as a matter of right pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-24 and to file a caveat or objection to the petition showing that one or more of the applicable requirements of subsection (d) of this Code section has or have not been satisfied, provided that such person must file any such pleadings provided by this division not more than 30 days following the express written waiver of notice by such person or delivery of notice to such person as provided in division (i) of this subparagraph or by such later date as the court may direct pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, and further provided that such person is the settlor, the trustee, a trust director, a qualified beneficiary, or the holder of a power of appointment over the trust property; and (iii) Expressly waives notice and assents to the petition in a writing signed by such person, such person may file a motion for permissive intervention pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) and subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-24 and a caveat or objection to the petition showing that one or more of the applicable requirements of subsection (d) of this Code section has or have not been satisfied, provided that such person must file any such pleadings provided by this division not more than 30 days following the express written waiver of notice by such person or delivery of notice to such person as provided in division (i) of this subparagraph or by such later date as the court may direct pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, and further provided that the court shall deny such motion for permissive intervention and dismiss such caveat or objection unless such person satisfactorily demonstrates to the court that he or she is a person whose interests would be affected directly and adversely by the grant of the petition. (2)(A) The petitioner shall certify to the court that notice has been waived or given in compliance with paragraph (1) of this subsection in a writing signed by the petitioner or by counsel for the petitioner and filed with the clerk to which all applicable executed waivers and return receipts are attached as exhibits. (B) The court may direct any additional notice or extend the time to respond to a petition under this Code section as the judge may determine to be proper in the interests of due process and reasonable opportunity for any affected person or interest to be heard. (n) The court may, in its sound discretion, conduct a hearing on a petition under this Code section, but such hearing shall not be required if no caveat or objection is timely filed by a person having standing under division (m)(1)(A)(ii) or (m)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section or by a person granted permission to intervene by the court pursuant to division (m)(1)(B)(iii) of this Code section."
SECTION 1-77. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-62, relating to power of trustee to invade principal of original trust, as follows:

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"53-12-62. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Original trust' refers to the trust from which principal is being distributed. (2) 'Second trust' refers to the trust to which assets are being distributed from the original trust, whether a separate trust or an amended version of the original trust. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'current beneficiary' means a person who, on the date of distribution to the second trust, is a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal. (2) Unless the original trust instrument expressly provides otherwise, a trustee, other than a person who contributed property to the trust, with authority to invade the principal of the original trust to make distributions to or for the benefit of one or more of the beneficiaries may also, independently or with court approval, exercise such authority by distributing all or part of the principal of the original trust to a trustee of a second trust; provided, however, that the second trust shall not include as a:
(A) Current beneficiary any person that is not a current beneficiary of income or principal of the original trust; or (B) Beneficiary any person that is not a beneficiary of the original trust. (c) Except as provided in this Code section, a trustee may exercise the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section without the consent of the settlor or the beneficiaries of the original trust if such trustee provides written notice of such trustee's decision to exercise the power to such settlor, if living, any trust director, and those persons then entitled to annual reports from the trustee of the original trust under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-243, taking into account the provisions of the original trust and subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 53-12-243. Such notice shall: (1) Describe the manner in which such trustee intends to exercise such power; (2) Specify the date such trustee proposes to distribute to the second trust; and (3) Be delivered at least 60 30 days before the proposed distribution to the second trust. (d) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section shall be by an instrument in writing, signed and acknowledged by the trustee, and filed with the records of the original trust. (e) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section shall not extend the permissible period of the rule against perpetuities that applies to such original trust. (f) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section by a trustee who is also a beneficiary shall be subject to the limitations of Code Section 53-12-270. (g) This Code section shall not be construed to abridge the right of any trustee who has a power of invasion to distribute property in further trust that arises under any other law or under common law, and nothing in this Code section shall be construed to imply that the common law does not permit the exercise of a power to invade the principal of a trust in the manner authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section.

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(g)(h) A second trust may confer a power of appointment upon a beneficiary of the original trust to whom or for the benefit of whom the trustee has the power to distribute the principal of such original trust. For purposes of this subsection, the permissible appointees of the power of appointment conferred upon a beneficiary may include persons who are not beneficiaries of such original trust or second trust. (h)(i) If any contribution to the original trust qualified for the annual exclusion under Section 2503(b) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, the marital deduction under Section 2056(a) or 2523(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, or the charitable deduction under Section 170(a), 642(c), 2055(a), or 2522(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, is a direct skip qualifying for treatment under Section 2642(c) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, or qualified for any other specific tax benefit that would be lost by the existence of the authorized trustee's authority under subsection (b) of this Code section for income, gift, estate, or generationskipping transfer tax purposes under the federal Internal Revenue Code, then the authorized trustee shall not have the power to distribute the principal of a trust pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section in a manner that would prevent the contribution to the original trust from qualifying for such exclusion, deduction, or other tax benefit or would reduce such exclusion, deduction, or other tax benefit that was originally claimed with respect to such contribution. (i)(j) The exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the following limitations:
(1) The second trust need not qualify as a grantor trust for federal income tax purposes, even if the original trust does qualify as a grantor trust, except that if such original trust qualifies as a grantor trust because of the application of Section 672(f)(2)(A) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, such second trust may not include or omit a term that, if included in or omitted from the original trust instrument, would have prevented such original trust from qualifying under such section; (2) Unless the settlor objects in a writing delivered to the trustee before the date the trustee proposes to distribute from the original trust to the second trust, such The second trust may qualify as a grantor trust for federal income tax purposes, even if the such original trust does not so qualify, except that if such original trust does not so qualify and such second trust will so qualify, in whole or in part, with respect to the settlor, such second trust shall grant such settlor or another person a power that would cause such second trust to cease to be a grantor trust for federal income tax purposes unless such settlor objects in a writing delivered to the trustee before the date the trustee proposes to distribute from such original trust to such second trust; and (3) When both the original trust and the second trust qualify as grantor trusts for federal income tax purposes and such original trust grants the settlor or another person the power to cause such original trust to cease to be a grantor trust, such second trust shall grant an equivalent power to the settlor or another person unless such settlor objects in

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a writing delivered to the trustee before the date the trustee proposes to distribute from such original trust to such second trust. (j)(k) During any period when the original trust owns stock in a Subchapter 'S' corporation as defined in Section 1361(a)(1) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018, an authorized trustee shall not exercise a power authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section to distribute part or all of the stock of the Subchapter 'S' corporation to a second trust that is not a permitted shareholder under Section 1361(c)(2) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as it existed on February 1, 2018. (k)(l) A trustee or other person that reasonably relies on the validity of a distribution of property of the original trust to the second trust under subsection (b) of this Code section or any other law or common law shall not be liable for any action or failure to act as a result of such reliance. (l)(m) This Code section shall not create or imply a duty for a trustee or trust director to exercise a power conferred by this Code section. (m)(n) If exercise of the power to invade the principal of the original trust would be effective under subsection (b) of this Code section except that the second trust in part does not comply with this Code section, such exercise of the power shall be effective, a provision in such second trust that is not permitted under this Code section shall be void to the extent necessary to comply with this Code section, and a provision required by this Code section to be in such second trust that is not contained in such second trust shall be deemed to be included in such second trust to the extent necessary to comply with this Code section. (n)(o) The settlor of the original trust shall be deemed to be the settlor of the second trust with respect to the portion of the principal of the original trust subject to the exercise of the power to invade the principal of such original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section. (o)(p) A debt, liability, or other obligation enforceable against property of the original trust shall be enforceable to the same extent against the property when held by the second trust after exercise of the power to invade the principal of such original trust under subsection (b) of this Code section. (q) This Code section shall apply to any trust the meaning and effect of whose trust provisions are determined by the law of this state. (p)(r) This Code section shall not apply to a trust held solely for charitable purposes trusts."
SECTION 1-78. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-81, relating to limitations on creditors' rights to discretionary distributions, as follows:
"53-12-81. A transferee or creditor of a beneficiary shall not compel the trustee or a trust director to pay any amount that is payable only in the trustee's discretion of the trustee or trust director regardless of whether the discretion is expressed in the form of a standard of

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distribution, including, but not limited to, health, education, maintenance, and support, and whether such trustee or trust director is also a beneficiary. This Code section shall not apply to the extent of the proportion of trust property attributable to the beneficiary's contribution."
SECTION 1-79. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-82, relating to rules for trusts and consideration of assets of an inter vivos marital trust following death, as follows:
"53-12-82. (a)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'creditor' means: (A) With respect to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, those creditors of a settlor whose claims against the property of the trust are governed by this article, including those creditors identified in subsection (d) of Code Section 53-12-80; and (B) With respect to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, those claimants whose claims against the property of the settlor's estate are governed by Article 4 of Chapter 7 of this title, including those claimants identified in Code Section 53-7-40. (2) Regardless of whether Whether or not the trust instrument contains a spendthrift provision, the following rules shall apply: (1)(A) During the lifetime of the settlor, the property of a revocable trust shall be subject to claims of the settlor's creditors; (2)(B) With respect to an irrevocable trust: (A)(i) Creditors or assignees of the settlor may reach the maximum amount that can be distributed to or for the settlor's benefit during the settlor's life or that could have been distributed to or for the settlor's benefit immediately prior to the settlor's death, provided that, if a trust has more than one settlor, the amount the creditors or assignees of a particular settlor may reach shall not exceed the settlor's interest in the portion of the trust attributable to that settlor's contribution; and (B)(ii) The portion of a trust that can be distributed to or for the settlor's benefit pursuant to the power of a trustee, whether arising under the trust agreement instrument or any other law, to make a distribution to or for the benefit of a settlor for the purpose of reimbursing the settlor in an amount equal to any income taxes payable on any portion of the trust principal and income that is treated as the settlor's individual income under applicable law shall not be considered an amount that can be distributed to or for the settlor's benefit during the settlor's life or that could have been distributed to or for the settlor's benefit immediately prior to the settlor's death; and (3)(C) After the death of a settlor, and subject to the settlor's right to direct the source from which liabilities shall be paid, the: (i) The property of a trust that was revocable at the settlor's death or had become irrevocable as a result of the settlor's incapacity shall be subject to claims of the

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settlor's creditors of the settlor's estate to the extent the settlor's probate estate is inadequate.; and (ii) Payments that would not be subject to the claims of the settlor's creditors of the settlor's estate if made by way of beneficiary designation to persons other than the settlor's estate shall not be made subject to such claims by virtue of this Code section unless otherwise provided in the trust instrument. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Inter vivos marital trust' means: (i) A trust described in Section 2523(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it existed on February 1, 2018; (ii) A trust for which the election described in Section 2523(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it existed on February 1, 2018, has been made; or (iii) Another trust to the extent such trust's assets are attributable to a trust described in division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph. (B) 'Settlor's spouse' means the spouse of the settlor at the time of the creation of an inter vivos marital trust, regardless of whether such spouse is married to the settlor at the time of such spouse's death. (2) Subject to Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 18, after the death of the settlor's spouse, the assets of an inter vivos marital trust shall be deemed to have been contributed by the settlor's spouse and not by the settlor."
SECTION 1-80. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-170, relating to definition and charitable purposes, as follows:
"53-12-170. (a) A charitable trust is a trust in which the settlor provides that the trust property shall be used exclusively for charitable purposes. (b) Charitable purposes shall include:
(1) The relief of poverty; (2) The advancement of education; (3) The advancement of ethics and religion; (4) The advancement of health; (5) The advancement of science and the arts and humanities; (6) The protection and preservation of the environment; (7) The improvement, maintenance, or repair of cemeteries, other places of disposition of human remains, and memorials; (8) The prevention of cruelty to animals; (9) Governmental purposes; and (10) Other similar subjects having for their object the relief of human suffering or the promotion of human civilization. (c) If the settlor provides for both charitable and noncharitable purposes, the provisions relating to the charitable purposes shall be governed by this article."

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SECTION 1-81. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-210, relating to compensation of trustee, as follows:
"53-12-210. (a) Trustees shall be compensated in accordance with either the trust instrument or any separate written agreement between the trustee and the settlor. After the settlor's death or incapacity or while the trust is irrevocable, the trust instrument or the agreement relating to such trustee's compensation may be modified as follows:
(1) The trustee and all All qualified beneficiaries may by unanimous consent modify the trust instrument or agreement relating to the trustee's compensation without receiving the approval of any court; and or (2) By petition pursuant to Code Section 53-12-61. (b) If there is no provision for trustee compensation in the trust instrument and there is no separate written agreement between the trustee and the settlor relating to such trustee's compensation, a separate written agreement relating to such trustee's compensation may be entered into between such trustee and the qualified beneficiaries as follows: (1) The trustee and all All qualified beneficiaries may by unanimous consent enter into an agreement relating to such trustee's compensation without receiving the approval of any court; or (2) Any qualified beneficiary may petition the court to approve an agreement relating to such trustee's compensation. Such petition shall be served upon all qualified beneficiaries. (c) In cases other than those described in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, the trustee shall be entitled to compensation as follows: (1) With respect to a corporate trustee, its published fee schedule, provided that such fees are reasonable under the circumstances; and (2) With respect to an individual trustee:
(A) One percent of cash and the fair market value of any other principal asset received upon the initial funding of the trust and at such time as additional principal assets are received; and (B) An annual fee calculated in accordance with the following schedule based upon the cash and the market value of the other principal assets valued as of the last day of the trust accounting year prorated based on the length of service by such trustee during that year:

If the cash and market value of the other principal assets are:

Annual fee:

$500,000.00 or less ........................... 1.75 percent of the cash and market value of the other principal assets.

More than $500,000.00 but less not $8,750.00 plus 1.25 percent of the more than $1 million ......................... excess over $500,000.00.

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More than $1 million but less not $15,000.00 plus 1.00 percent of the more than $2 million ......................... excess over $1 million.
More than $2 million but less not $25,000.00 plus 0.85 percent of the more than $5 million ......................... excess over $2 million.
More than $5 million......................... $50,500.00 plus 0.50 percent of the excess over $5 million."
SECTION 1-82. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-241, relating to duty of prudent administration, as follows:
"53-12-241. (a) In administering a trust, the trustee shall exercise the judgment and care of a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters, considering the purposes, provisions, distribution requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. (b) A trustee who invests and manages trust assets owes a duty to the beneficiaries of the trust to comply with the prudent investor rule set forth in Article 16 of this chapter."
SECTION 1-83. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-243, relating to duty to provide reports and accounts, as follows:
"53-12-243. (a) On reasonable request by any qualified beneficiary, the trustee shall provide the qualified beneficiary with a report of information, to the extent relevant to that beneficiary's interest, about the assets, liabilities, receipts, and disbursements of the trust, the acts of the trustee, and the particulars relating to the administration of such trust, including the trust provisions that describe or affect such beneficiary's interest.
(b)(1) A trustee shall account at least annually, at the termination of the trust, and upon a change of trustees to each qualified beneficiary of an irrevocable trust to whom income is required or authorized in the trustee's discretion to be distributed currently, and to any person who may revoke the trust. At the termination of the trust, the trustee shall also account to each remainder beneficiary. Upon a change of trustees, the trustee shall also account to the successor trustee. In full satisfaction of this obligation, the trustee may deliver the accounting to the guardian or conservator of any qualified beneficiary who is not sui juris. (2) An accounting furnished to a qualified beneficiary pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall contain a statement of receipts and disbursements of principal and income that have occurred during the last complete fiscal year of the trust or since the last accounting to that beneficiary and a statement of the assets and liabilities of the trust as of the end of the accounting period.

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(c) A trustee shall not be required to report information or account to a qualified beneficiary who has waived in writing the right to a report or accounting and has not withdrawn that waiver. (d) Subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section and the common law duty of the trustee to keep the beneficiaries of the trust reasonably informed of the trust and its administration shall not apply to the extent that the terms provisions of the trust provide otherwise or the settlor of the trust directs otherwise in a writing delivered to the trustee. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall affect the power of a court to require or excuse an accounting."
SECTION 1-84. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-261, relating to powers of trustee and limitation based on fiduciary duties, as follows:
"53-12-261. (a) A trustee of an express trust, without court authorization, shall be authorized to exercise:
(1) Powers conferred by the trust instrument; and (2) Except as limited by the trust instrument:
(A) All powers over the trust property that an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property; (B) Any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, and distribution of the trust property; and (C) Any other powers conferred by this chapter. (b) Without limiting the authority conferred by subsection (a) of this Code section, a trustee of an express trust, without court authorization, shall be authorized: (1) To sell, exchange, grant options upon, partition, or otherwise dispose of any property or interest therein which the fiduciary may hold from time to time, at public or private sale or otherwise, with or without warranties or representations, upon such terms and conditions, including credit, and for such consideration as the fiduciary deems advisable and to transfer and convey the property or interest therein which is at the disposal of the fiduciary, in fee simple absolute or otherwise, free of all trust. The party dealing with the fiduciary shall not be under a duty to follow the proceeds or other consideration received; (2) To invest and reinvest in any property which the fiduciary deems advisable, including, but not limited to, common or preferred stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other securities, in or outside the United States; insurance contracts on the life of any beneficiary or of any person in whom a beneficiary has an insurable interest or in annuity contracts for any beneficiary; any real or personal property; investment trusts, including the securities of or other interests in any open-end or closed-end management investment company or investment trust registered under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940, 15 U.S.C. Section 80a-1, et seq.; and participations in common trust funds;

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(3) To the extent and upon such terms and conditions and for such periods of time as the fiduciary shall deem necessary or advisable, to continue or participate in the operation of any business or other enterprise, whatever its form or organization, including, but not limited to, the power:
(A) To effect incorporation, dissolution, or other change in the form of the organization of the business or enterprise; (B) To dispose of any interest therein or acquire the interest of others therein; (C) To contribute or invest additional capital thereto or to lend money thereto in any such case upon such terms and conditions as the fiduciary shall approve from time to time; and (D) To determine whether the liabilities incurred in the conduct of the business are to be chargeable solely to the part of the property held by the fiduciary set aside for use in the business or to the property held by the fiduciary as a whole. In all cases in which the fiduciary is required to file accounts in any court or in any other public office, it shall not be necessary to itemize receipts, disbursements, and distributions of property; but it shall be sufficient for the fiduciary to show in the account a single figure or consolidation of figures, and the fiduciary shall be permitted to account for money and property received from the business and any payments made to the business in lump sum without itemization; (4) To form a corporation or other entity and to transfer, assign, and convey to the corporation or entity all or any part of the property held by the fiduciary in exchange for the stock, securities, or obligations of or other interests in any such corporation or entity and to continue to hold the stock, securities, obligations, and interests; (5) To continue any farming operation and to do any and all things deemed advisable by the fiduciary in the management and maintenance of the farm and the production and marketing of crops and dairy, poultry, livestock, orchard, and forest products, including, but not limited to, the power: (A) To operate the farm with hired labor, tenants, or sharecroppers; (B) To lease or rent the farm for cash or for a share of the crops; (C) To purchase or otherwise acquire farm machinery, equipment, and livestock; (D) To construct, repair, and improve farm buildings of all kinds needed, in the fiduciary's judgment, for the operation of the farm; (E) To make or obtain loans or advances at the prevailing rate or rates of interest for farm purposes, such as for production, harvesting, or marketing; or for the construction, repair, or improvement of farm buildings; or for the purchase of farm machinery, equipment, or livestock; (F) To employ approved soil conservation practices, in order to conserve, improve, and maintain the fertility and productivity of the soil; (G) To protect, manage, and improve the timber and forest on the farm and to sell the timber and forest products when it is to the best interest of the persons to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care; (H) To ditch, dam, and drain damp or wet fields and areas of the farm when and where needed;

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(I) To engage in the production of livestock, poultry, or dairy products and to construct such fences and buildings and to plant pastures and crops as may be necessary to carry on such operations; (J) To market the products of the farm; and (K) In general, to employ good husbandry in the farming operation; (6) To manage real property: (A) To improve, manage, protect, and subdivide any real property; (B) To dedicate, or withdraw from dedication, parks, streets, highways, or alleys; (C) To terminate any subdivision or part thereof; (D) To borrow money for the purposes authorized by this paragraph for the periods of time and upon the terms and conditions as to rates, maturities, and renewals as the fiduciary shall deem advisable and to mortgage or otherwise encumber the property or part thereof, whether in possession or reversion; (E) To lease the property or part thereof, the lease to commence at the present or in the future, upon the terms and conditions, including options to renew or purchase, and for the period or periods of time as the fiduciary deems advisable even though the period or periods may extend beyond the duration of the estate or trust; (F) To make gravel, sand, oil, gas, and other mineral leases, contracts, licenses, conveyances, or grants of every nature and kind which are lawful in the jurisdiction in which the property lies; (G) To manage and improve timber and forests on the property, to sell the timber and forest products, and to make grants, leases, and contracts with respect thereto; (H) To modify, renew, or extend leases; (I) To employ agents to rent and collect rents; (J) To create easements and to release, convey, or assign any right, title, or interest with respect to any easement on the property or part thereof; (K) To erect, repair, or renovate any building or other improvement on the property and to remove or demolish any building or other improvement in whole or in part; and (L) To deal with the property and every part thereof in all other ways and for such other purposes or considerations as it would be lawful for any person owning the same to deal with such property either in the same or in different ways from those specified elsewhere in this paragraph; (7) To lease personal property held by the fiduciary or part thereof, the lease to commence at the present or in the future, upon the terms and conditions, including options to renew or purchase, and for the period or periods of time as the fiduciary deems advisable even though the period or periods may extend beyond the duration of the estate or trust; (8)(A) To pay debts, taxes, assessments, compensation of the fiduciary, and other expenses incurred in the collection, care, administration, and protection of the property held by the fiduciary; and (B) To pay from the estate or trust all charges that the fiduciary deems necessary or appropriate to comply with laws regulating environmental conditions and to remedy

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or ameliorate any such conditions which the fiduciary determines adversely affect the property held by the fiduciary or otherwise are liabilities of the estate or trust and to apportion all such charges among the several bequests and trusts and the interests of the beneficiaries in such manner as the fiduciary deems fair, prudent, and equitable under the circumstances; (9) To receive additional property from any source and to administer the additional property as a portion of the appropriate estate or trust under the management of the fiduciary, provided that the fiduciary shall not be required to receive the property without the fiduciary's consent; (10) In dealing with one or more fiduciaries of the estate or any trust created by the decedent or the settlor or any spouse or child of the decedent or settlor and irrespective of whether the fiduciary is a personal representative or trustee of such other estate or trust: (A) To sell real or personal property of the estate or trust to such fiduciary or to exchange such property with such fiduciary upon such terms and conditions as to sale price, terms of payment, and security as shall seem advisable to the fiduciary; and the fiduciary shall be under no duty to follow the proceeds of any such sale; and (B) To borrow money from the estate or trust for such periods of time and upon such terms and conditions as to rates, maturities, renewals, and securities as the fiduciary shall deem advisable for the purpose of paying debts of the decedent or settlor, taxes, the costs of the administration of the estate or trust, and like charges against the estate or trust or any part thereof or of discharging any other liabilities of the estate or trust and to mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber such portion of the estate or trust as may be required to secure the loan and to renew existing loans; (11) To borrow money for such periods of time and upon such terms and conditions as to rates, maturities, renewals, and security as the fiduciary shall deem advisable for the purpose of paying debts, taxes, or other charges against the estate or trust or any part thereof and to mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber such portion of the property held by the fiduciary as may be required to secure the loan and to renew existing loans either as maker or endorser; (12) To make loans out of the property held by the fiduciary, including loans to a beneficiary on terms and conditions the fiduciary considers to be fair and reasonable under the circumstances, and the fiduciary has a lien on future distributions for repayment of those loans; (13) To vote shares of stock or other ownership interests held by the fiduciary, in person or by proxy, with or without power of substitution; (14) To hold a security in the name of a nominee or in other form without disclosure of the fiduciary relationship, so that title to the security may pass by delivery; but the fiduciary shall be liable for any act of the nominee in connection with the security so held; (15) To exercise all options, rights, and privileges to convert stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property into other stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property; to subscribe for other or additional stocks, bonds,

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debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property; and to hold the stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages, or other property so acquired as investments of the estate or trust so long as the fiduciary shall deem advisable; (16) To unite with other owners of property similar to any which may be held at any time by the fiduciary, in carrying out any plan for the consolidation or merger, dissolution or liquidation, foreclosure, lease, or sale of the property or the incorporation or reincorporation, reorganization, or readjustment of the capital or financial structure of any corporation, company, or association the securities of which may form any portion of an estate or trust; to become and serve as a member of a shareholders' or bondholders' protective committee; to deposit securities in accordance with any plan agreed upon; to pay any assessments, expenses, or sums of money that may be required for the protection or furtherance of the interest of the beneficiaries to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care with reference to any such plan; and to receive as investments of the estate or trust any securities issued as a result of the execution of such plan; (17) To adjust the interest rate from time to time on any obligation, whether secured or unsecured, constituting a part of the estate or trust; (18) To continue any obligation, whether secured or unsecured, upon and after maturity, with or without renewal or extension, upon such terms as the fiduciary shall deem advisable, without regard to the value of the security, if any, at the time of the continuance; (19) To foreclose, as an incident to the collection of any bond, note, or other obligation, any deed to secure debt or any mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien securing the bond, note, or other obligation and to bid in the property at the foreclosure sale or to acquire the property by deed from the mortgagor or obligor without foreclosure; and to retain the property so bid in or taken over without foreclosure; (20) To carry such insurance coverage as the fiduciary shall deem advisable; (21) To collect, receive, and issue receipts for rents, issues, profits, and income of the estate or trust;
(22)(A) To compromise, adjust, mediate, arbitrate, or otherwise deal with and settle claims involving the fiduciary or the property held by the fiduciary; (B) To compromise, adjust, mediate, arbitrate, bring or defend actions on, abandon, or otherwise deal with and settle claims in favor of or against the estate or trust as the fiduciary shall deem advisable; the fiduciary's decision shall be conclusive between the fiduciary and the beneficiaries to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care and the person against or for whom the claim is asserted, in the absence of fraud by such persons and, in the absence of fraud, bad faith, or gross negligence of the fiduciary, shall be conclusive between the fiduciary and the beneficiaries to whom the fiduciary owes a duty of care; and (C) To compromise all debts, the collection of which are doubtful, belonging to the estate or trust when such settlements will advance the interests of those represented; (23) To employ and compensate, out of income or principal or both and in such proportion as the fiduciary shall deem advisable, persons deemed by the fiduciary

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needful to advise or assist in the administration of the estate or trust, including, but not limited to, agents, accountants, brokers, attorneys at law, attorneys in fact, investment brokers, rental agents, realtors, appraisers, and tax specialists; and to do so without liability for any neglect, omission, misconduct, or default of the any such agent or representative, provided such person was selected and retained with due care on the part of the fiduciary; provided, however, that, if an attorney in fact is appointed by a power of attorney to which Chapter 6B of Title 10 is applicable under Code Section 106B-81, the exercise of the fiduciary powers of the trustee by the attorney in fact shall be subject to Code Section 10-6B-40; (24) To acquire, receive, hold, and retain undivided the principal of several trusts created by a single trust instrument until division shall become necessary in order to make distributions; to hold, manage, invest, reinvest, and account for the several shares or parts of shares by appropriate entries in the fiduciary's books of account and to allocate to each share or part of share its proportionate part of all receipts and expenses; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not defer the vesting in possession of any share or part of share of the trust; (25) To set up proper and reasonable reserves for taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, depreciation, obsolescence, amortization, depletion of mineral or timber properties, repairs, improvements, and general maintenance of buildings or other property out of rents, profits, or other income received; (26) To value property held by the fiduciary and to distribute such property in cash or in kind, or partly in cash and partly in kind, in divided or undivided interests, as the fiduciary finds to be most practical and in the best interest of the distributees, the fiduciary being able to distribute types of assets differently among the distributees; (27) To transfer money or other property distributable to a beneficiary who is under age 21, an adult for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed, or an adult who the fiduciary reasonably believes is incapacitated by distributing such money or property directly to the beneficiary or applying it for the beneficiary's benefit, or by:
(A) Distributing it to the beneficiary's conservator or, if the beneficiary does not have a conservator, the beneficiary's guardian; (B) Distributing it to the beneficiary's custodian under 'The Georgia Transfers to Minors Act' or similar state law and, for that purpose, creating a custodianship and designating a custodian; (C) Distributing it to the beneficiary's custodial trustee under the Uniform Custodial Trust Act as enacted in another state and, for that purpose, creating a custodial trust; or (D) Distributing it to any other person, whether or not appointed guardian or conservator by any court, who shall, in fact, have the care and custody of the person of the beneficiary. The fiduciary shall not be under any duty to see to the application of the distributions so made if the fiduciary exercised due care in the selection of the person, including the beneficiary, to whom the payments were made; and the receipt of the person shall be full acquittance to the fiduciary;

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(28) To determine: (A) What is principal and what is income of any estate or trust and to allocate or apportion receipts and expenses, as between principal and income, in the exercise of the fiduciary's discretion and, by way of illustration and not limitation of the fiduciary's discretion, to charge premiums on securities purchased at a premium against principal or income or partly against each; (B) Whether to apply stock dividends and other noncash dividends to income or principal or to apportion them as the fiduciary shall deem advisable; and (C) What expenses, costs, and taxes, other than estate, inheritance, and succession taxes and other governmental charges, shall be charged against principal or income or apportioned between principal and income and in what proportions; and
(29) To make, modify, and execute contracts and other instruments, under seal or otherwise, as the fiduciary deems advisable; and (30) To serve without making and filing inventory and appraisement, without filing any annual or other returns or reports to any court, and without giving bond; but a personal representative shall furnish to the income beneficiaries, at least annually, a statement of receipts and disbursements. (c) The exercise of a power shall be subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this chapter title. (d) If a testator incorporates by reference into a will or a probate court grants to a personal representative any or all of the powers contained in this Code section, then as: (1) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)(A) 'Beneficiary' includes a distributee of the estate; (2)(B) 'Trust' includes the estate held by the personal representative; and (3)(C) 'Trustee' or 'fiduciary' includes the personal representative; and (2) A conferral upon a personal representative of the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not authorize such personal representative to bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract in violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-8-14."
SECTION 1-85. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-263, relating to incorporation of powers by reference, as follows:
"53-12-263. (a) By an expressed intention of the testator or settlor contained in a will or in a trust instrument in writing whereby an express trust is created, any or all of the powers or any portion thereof enumerated in this part, as they exist at the time of the signing of the will by the testator or at the time of the signing by the first settlor who signs the trust instrument, may be, by appropriate reference made thereto, incorporated in the will or other written instrument with the same effect as though such language were set forth verbatim in the trust instrument. (b) At any time after the execution of a revocable trust, the settlor or anyone who is authorized by the trust instrument to modify the trust may incorporate any or all of the

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powers or any portion thereof enumerated in this part, as they exist at the time of the incorporation. (c) Incorporation of one or more of the powers contained in this part, by reference to the appropriate portion of Code Section 53-12-261, shall be in addition to and not in limitation of the common-law or statutory powers of the fiduciary.
(d)(1) A provision in any will or trust instrument which incorporates powers by citation to Georgia Laws 1973, page 846; Code 1933, Section 108-1204 (Harrison); former Code Section 53-12-232 or 53-15-3; or Code Section 15-12-261 53-12-261, which were in effect at the time the trust was created and which was valid under the law in existence at the time the will was signed by the testator or at the time of the signing by the first settlor who signed the trust instrument shall be effective notwithstanding the subsequent repeal or amendment of such statute. (2) A provision in any will or trust instrument which was signed by the testator or by the first settlor to sign after June 30, 1991, but before July 1, 1992, and which incorporates powers by citation to former Code Section 53-15-3 in effect on the date of such signing shall be deemed to mean and refer to the corresponding powers contained in former Code Section 53-12-232. (e) If any or all of the powers contained in this part are incorporated by reference into a will by a testator, then as used in this part the term or granted to a personal representative by a probate court, then: (1) As used in this part, the term:
(A) 'Beneficiary' includes a distributee of the estate. (2)(B) 'Trust' includes the estate held by the personal representative; and (3)(C) 'Trustee' or 'fiduciary' includes the personal representative; and (2) A conferral upon a personal representative of the powers provided by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261 or by the corresponding provision of any statute incorporated pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section shall not authorize such personal representative to bind the estate by any warranty in any conveyance or contract in violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-8-14."
SECTION 1-86. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-340, relating to investment standard, as follows:
"53-12-340. (a) A trustee shall invest and manage trust assets as a prudent investor would by In investing and managing trust property, a trustee shall exercise the judgment and care under the circumstances then prevailing of a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters, considering the purposes, provisions, and distribution requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution. (b) A trustee's investment and management decisions respecting individual assets shall be evaluated not in isolation but in the context of the trust portfolio as a whole and as a

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part of an overall investment strategy having risk and return objectives reasonably suited to the trust. (b)(c) Among the factors that a trustee shall consider in investing and managing trust assets are such of the following as are relevant to the trust or its beneficiaries:
(1) General economic conditions; (2) The possible effect of inflation or deflation; (3) Anticipated tax consequences; (4) The attributes of the portfolio,; (5) The expected return from income and appreciation; (6) Needs for liquidity, regularity of income, and preservation or appreciation of capital; (7) An asset's special relationship or special value, if any, to the purposes of the trust or to one or more of the beneficiaries or to the settlor; (8) The anticipated duration of the trust; and (9) Any special circumstances. (d) In investing and managing trust assets, the trustee may consider the personal values of the beneficiaries, including but not limited to a desire to engage in investing strategies that align with social, political, religious, philosophical, environmental, governance, or other values or beliefs of the beneficiaries. (c)(e) Any determination of liability for investment performance shall consider not only the performance of a particular investment but also the performance of the portfolio as a whole and as a part of an overall investment strategy having risk and return objectives reasonably suited to the trust. (d)(f) A trustee shall make a reasonable effort to verify facts relevant to the investment and management of trust assets. (g) A trustee may invest in any kind of property or type of investment consistent with the standards of this article. (h) A trustee who has special investment skills or expertise shall have a duty to use those special skills or expertise. A trustee who is named trustee in reliance upon such trustee's representation that such trustee has special investment skills or expertise shall be held liable for failure to make use of such degree of skill or expertise. (e) A trustee may invest in any kind of property or type of investment consistent with the standards of this article. (f)(i) In investing and managing trust assets, a trustee may only incur costs that are appropriate and reasonable in relation to the assets, the purposes of the trust, and the skills of the trustee. (j) A trustee that is a bank or trust company shall not be precluded from acquiring and retaining the securities of or other interests in an investment company or investment trust because the bank or trust company or an affiliate provides services to the investment company or investment trust as investment adviser, custodian, transfer agent, registrar, sponsor, distributor, manager, or otherwise and receives compensation for such services, if the costs are otherwise appropriate and reasonable in relation to the assets."

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SECTION 1-87. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-500, relating to definitions, as follows:
"53-12-500. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Directed trustee' means a trustee that is subject to a trust director's power of direction. (2) 'Power of appointment' means a power that enables a person, acting in a nonfiduciary capacity, to designate:
(A) Designate a recipient of either an ownership interest in or another power of appointment over trust property; (B) Rescind or terminate either an ownership interest in or another power of appointment over trust property; and (C) Determine when a beneficiary shall have the rights granted under Code Sections 53-12-242 and 53-12-243 or similar rights granted under the governing instrument. (3) 'Power of direction' means a power over a trust granted to a person by the trust instrument to the extent the power is exercisable while the person is not serving in a capacity other than as a trustee. Such term includes a power over the administration of the trust or the investment, management, or distribution of the trust property; a power to consent to a trustee's actions, whether through exercise of an affirmative power to consent or through nonexercise of a veto power over a trustee's actions, when where a trustee may not act without such consent; a power to represent a beneficiary, other than a power under Code Section 53-12-8; and, except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, any and all further powers appropriate to the exercise or nonexercise of such powers held by the trust director pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 5312-502. Such term shall exclude the powers described in subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-501. (4) 'Trust director' means a person that is granted a power of direction by a trust to the extent the power is exercisable while the person is not serving in a capacity other than as a trustee, regardless of how whether the trust instrument refers to such person as a trust director and regardless of whether the person is a beneficiary or settlor of the trust."
SECTION 1-88. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-501, relating to application of article and construction of trust instrument, as follows:
"53-12-501. (a) This article shall apply when the trust instrument evidences the settlor's intent to provide for the office and function of a trust director, regardless of the terms used to describe such office and functions. (b) This article shall not apply to:
(1) A power of appointment; (2) A power to appoint or remove a trustee or trust director; (3) A power of a settlor to revoke the trust or amend the trust instrument;

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(4) A power of a beneficiary over a trust to the extent the exercise or nonexercise of the power affects the beneficial interest of the beneficiary or a person represented by the beneficiary under Code Section 53-12-8 with respect to the exercise or nonexercise of the power; or (5) A power over a trust if both:
(A) The terms of the trust provide instrument provides such power is held in a nonfiduciary capacity; and (B) Such power must be held in a nonfiduciary capacity to achieve the settlor's tax objectives. (c) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, for purposes of this Code section a power that is both a power of appointment and a power of direction shall be deemed granted to a person to designate a recipient of an ownership interest in or power over trust property that is exercisable in a capacity other than as a trustee is a power of appointment and not a power of direction."
SECTION 1-89. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-502, relating to authority, procedures, and powers of trust directors, as follows:
"53-12-502. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subject to this Code section, a trust instrument may grant powers of direction to a trust director. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, when a trust instrument grants powers of direction to a trust director, the trust director shall have any further powers appropriate to the exercise or nonexercise of the powers of direction. A trust director shall be subject to the same rules as a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances in the exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction regarding:
(1) A payback provision in the trust necessary to comply with the reimbursement requirements of Medicaid law in Section 1917 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(A), as it existed on February 1, 2018, and regulations issued thereunder; and (2) A charitable interest in the trust. (c) A trust director shall have the same power to employ and compensate persons, subject to the same limitations, that a trustee has under paragraph (23) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-12-261. (c)(d) The powers of direction of a trust director who is also a beneficiary shall be subject to the limitations of Code Section 53-12-270. (d)(e) In the case of a power to modify the trust: (1) The duties or liabilities of a trustee may not be enlarged without the trustee's express consent; and (2) A trustee shall not be liable for failing to act in accordance with a modification or termination of a trust of which the trustee had no notice."

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SECTION 1-90. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-503, relating to role of directors and petitioning court for instructions, as follows:
"53-12-503. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section article, with respect to a power of direction:,
(1) A a trust director shall have the same fiduciary duty and liability in the exercise or nonexercise of the power of direction as a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances; and (2) The trust instrument may vary the trust director's duty or liability to the same extent the trust instrument could vary the duty or liability of a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances. (b) Where a trust director individually holds a power of direction, the trust director shall not have the liability of a cotrustee, whether under Code Section 53-12-305 or otherwise, with respect to a trustee or other trust director. Where a trust director holds a power of direction jointly with a trustee or other trust director, the trust director shall have the liability of a cotrustee, whether under Code Section 53-12-305 or otherwise, with respect to a trustee or other trust director regarding the actions of that trustee or other trust director that are within the scope of the jointly held power. (c) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, a trust director shall not have the duties imposed by Code Section 53-12-242 and subsection (b) of Code Section 5312-243. (d) Without limiting the scope of subsection (a) of this Code section: (1) The trust instrument may vary a trust director's duty or liability to the same extent the trust instrument could vary the duty or liability of a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances; (2) An action against a trust director for breach of trust must be commenced within the same limitation period as under Code Section 53-12-307 for an action for breach of trust against a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances; and (3) A report or accounting shall have the same effect on the limitation period for an action against a trust director for breach of trust that the report or accounting would have under Code Section 53-12-307 in an action for breach of trust against a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances. (b)(e) A trust instrument may make the existence of a trust director's power of direction contingent upon the occurrence of certain events, including, but not limited to, a request to the trust director from a beneficiary or other similar party. A trust instrument may also provide that a trust director's power of direction terminates or is rescinded upon the occurrence of certain events, including but not limited to the passage of a specified period of time after a request. For purposes of Code Section 53-12-501, when a power of direction is contingent upon a request to a trust director from a person identified in the trust instrument, such person shall be deemed to hold a power of appointment. (c)(f) A trust instrument may empower a trust director to delegate a power of direction to a trustee and provide that, upon written acceptance of such delegation by the trustee,

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the trustee shall assume the fiduciary duties and liabilities conferred by the power of direction until such time as the trust director or trustee terminates the delegation by written notice. Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, during the time a power of direction is delegated in accordance with this subsection, the trust director making such delegation shall not be subject to a fiduciary obligation to monitor the trustee's exercise or nonexercise of the delegated power. (d)(g) Subject to subsection (g) (j) of this Code section, a trust director shall:
(1) Keep trustees and other trust directors reasonably informed of the exercise or nonexercise of the trust director's power of direction to the extent such exercise or nonexercise is relevant to the party's powers and duties regarding the trust; and (2) Respond to reasonable requests from trustees and other trust directors for information to the extent such information is relevant to the party's powers and duties regarding the trust. (e)(h) A trust director acting in reliance on information provided by a trustee or another trust director shall not be liable for a breach of trust to the extent the breach resulted from such reliance, unless by so acting the trust director engages in willful misconduct acts in bad faith. (f)(i) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, if a trust director is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law other than this article to provide health care in the ordinary course of the trust director's business or practice of a profession, to the extent the trust director acts in such capacity, the trust director shall have no duty or liability under this article. (g)(j)(1) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, a trust director shall not have a duty to:
(A) Monitor a trustee or another trust director regarding matters outside the scope of the trust director's powers of direction; or (B) Inform or give advice to a settlor, beneficiary, trustee, or another trust director concerning an instance in which the director might have acted differently than from a trustee or another trust director. (2) By taking one of the actions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a trust director shall does not assume any of the duties excluded by this subsection. (h)(k) A trust instrument may impose a duty or liability on a trust director in addition to the duties and liabilities under this Code section. (i)(l) A trust director that has reasonable doubt about a duty imposed by this Code section may petition the court for instructions. (m) A trust director shall be subject to the same rules as a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances in the exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction regarding: (1) A payback provision in the trust necessary to comply with the reimbursement requirements of Medicaid law in Section 1917 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(A), as amended, and regulations issued thereunder; and (2) A charitable interest in the trust."

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SECTION 1-91. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-504, relating to directed trustees, role, trustee's duty as to directed trustee, and petitioning court for instructions, as follows:
"53-12-504. (a) Unless compliance by the directed trustee would clearly constitute willful misconduct an act committed in bad faith on the part of the directed trustee, a directed trustee shall take reasonable action to comply with a trust director's exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction and shall not be liable for such action. A directed trustee must not comply with a trust director's exercise or nonexercise of a power of direction to the extent that compliance by the directed trustee would clearly constitute an act committed in bad faith. (b) For purposes of subsection (a) Subject to subsection (e) of this Code section, a direction from a trust director shall be within the scope of the trust director's powers of direction if the directed trustee shall: believes in good faith that the direction is within the trust director's powers of direction.
(1) Account at least annually to a trust director as if the trust director were a qualified beneficiary of an irrevocable trust to whom income is required or authorized in the trustee's discretion to be distributed; and (2) Respond to reasonable requests from a trust director for information to the extent such information is relevant to the party's interest in or trust director's powers and duties regarding the trust. (c) Subject to subsection (f) of this Code section, a directed trustee shall: (1) Except as provided otherwise in the trust instrument, provide information to a trust director as if the trust director were a beneficiary of an irrevocable trust to whom income is required or authorized in the trustee's discretion to be distributed; and (2) Respond to reasonable requests from a trust director for information to the extent such information is relevant to the trust director's powers and duties regarding the trust. (d) A directed trustee acting in reliance on information provided by a trust director shall not be liable for a breach of trust to the extent the breach resulted from such reliance, unless by so acting the directed trustee engages in willful misconduct acts in bad faith. (d)(e) A trustee shall not be liable for a failure to sufficiently report or provide information to a beneficiary or other party when such failure is related to the failure of a trust director to provide information to the trustee. (e)(f)(1) Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, a trustee shall not have a duty to:
(A) Monitor, investigate, review, or evaluate a trust director, including a trust director's actions or inactions; (B) Provide any accountings, reports, or other information to a trust director beyond that required by subsection (b) (c) of this Code Section section; (C) Advise a trust director regarding the scope, nature, execution, standard of care, potential liability, or other aspects of their status as trust director;

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(D) If compliance with a direction from the trust director would constitute an act committed in bad faith, take Take any action in response to willful misconduct by the trust director such direction other than the refusal to comply with such direction; (E) Attempt to compel a trust director to act or not act; (F) Petition the court regarding a trust director's action, inaction, capacity, or any similar matter; or (G) Inform or give advice to a settlor, beneficiary, trustee, or trust director concerning an instance in which the trustee might have acted differently than from the trust director. (2) By taking one of the actions described in paragraph (1) of this Code section subsection, a directed trustee does not assume any of the duties excluded by this subsection. (f)(g) An exercise of a power of direction under which a trust director may release a trustee from liability for breach of trust shall not be effective if the release was induced by willful misconduct in bad faith or by the provision of false or incomplete information by the trustee. (g)(h) A trust instrument may impose a duty or liability on a directed trustee in addition to the duties and liabilities under this Code section. (i) A directed trustee that has reasonable doubt about a duty imposed by this Code section may petition the court for instructions."
SECTION 1-92. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-12-506, relating to statutory provisions applicable to trust directors, defenses available to trust directors, and jurisdiction, as follows:
"53-12-506. (a) An individual shall be eligible to serve as a trust director regardless of citizenship and residency. If the trust director is a corporation, partnership, or other entity, it shall be required to have the power to act as a trustee in Georgia. (a)(b) The Except as otherwise provided in the trust instrument, the rules applicable to a trustee shall apply to a trust director regarding:
(1) Jurisdiction Appointment and vacancies under Code Section 53-12-201 53-12-6; (2) Appointment and acceptance, compensation, and resignation and removal of trustees under Article 11 of this chapter Acceptance under Code Section 53-12-202; (3) Accounting under Article 12 of this chapter; and Giving of a bond under Code Section 53-12-203; (4) Nonresidents and foreign entities acting as trustees under Article 15 of this chapter. Co-trustees under Code Section 53-12-204; (5) Compensation and reimbursement of expenses under Code Sections 53-12-210 through 53-12-214; (6) Resignation under Code Section 53-12-220; (7) Removal under Code Section 53-12-221; and (8) Service under Code Section 53-12-320.

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(b)(c) In an action against a trust director for breach of trust, the trust director may assert the same defenses a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances could assert in an action for breach of trust against the trustee. (c)(d) By accepting appointment as a trust director of a trust subject to this article, a trust director submits to personal jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter related to a power or duty of a trust director. This subsection shall not preclude use of another method to obtain jurisdiction over a trust director. (e) As used in this Code, where the context requires or permits, the term 'trustee' includes a trust director."
SECTION 1-93. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-13-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"53-13-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Account' means an arrangement under a terms-of-service agreement in which a custodian provides goods or services to the user.
(2)(A) 'Agent' means an attorney in fact granted authority under a durable or nondurable power of attorney, including a person granted authority to act in the place of an individual under Chapter 6B of Title 10 and a person serving under a financial power of attorney created pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 10 as it existed on June 30, 2017. (B) Such term shall not include a health:
(i) Health care agent, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 31-32-2, nor a person; (ii) Person serving under a conditional power of attorney, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 10-6-6, unless the conditional power of attorney has become effective at a specified time or on the occurrence of a specified event or contingency; or (iii) Person to whom power and authority regarding the care and custody of a child, including temporary written permission to seek emergency medical treatment or other services for a child, has been delegated under Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 19. (3) 'Catalogue of electronic communications' means information that identifies each person with which a user has had an electronic communication, the time and date of the communication, and the electronic address of the person. (4)(A) 'Conservator' means a person appointed: (i) Pursuant to Code Section 7-1-640 or 7-1-643; (ii) By a court to manage the estate of a living individual; or (iii) By a court pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 9 of this title to manage the estate of an individual who is missing or believed to be dead. (B) Such term shall include a guardian of the property appointed prior to July 1, 2005, but shall not include a conservator appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) of Code

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Section 9-16-14 unless the order appointing such conservator expressly so states and the proceeding pursuant to Chapter 16 of Title 9 in which such conservator is appointed concerns specific property consisting of or including digital assets. (5) 'Content of an electronic communication' means information concerning the substance or meaning of the communication which: (A) Has been sent or received by a user; (B) Is in electronic storage by a custodian providing an electronic communication service to the public or is carried or maintained by a custodian providing a remote computing service to the public; and (C) Is not readily accessible to the public. (6) 'Court' means the probate court. (7) 'Custodian' means a person that engages in the transmission of, maintains, processes, receives, or stores a digital asset or electronic communication of another person. (8) 'Designated recipient' means a person chosen by a user using an online tool to administer digital assets of the user. (9) 'Digital asset' means an electronic record in which an individual has a right or interest. Such term shall not include an underlying asset or liability unless the asset or liability is itself an electronic record. (10) 'Electronic' means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. (11) 'Electronic communication' has the meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. Section 2510(12), effective January 1, 2018. (12) 'Electronic communication service' means a custodian that provides to a user the ability to send or receive an electronic communication. (13) 'Fiduciary' means an original, additional, or successor personal representative, conservator, agent, or trustee. (14) 'Information' includes data, text, images, videos, sounds, codes, computer programs, software, and data bases. (15) 'Online tool' means an electronic service provided by a custodian that allows the user, in an agreement distinct from the terms-of-service agreement between the custodian and user, to provide directions for disclosure or nondisclosure of digital assets to a third person. (16) 'Person' means an individual, estate, business or nonprofit entity, corporation, business trust, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, unincorporated organization, joint venture, commercial entity, joint-stock company, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, instrumentality, or other legal or commercial entity. (17) 'Personal representative' means an original, additional, or successor executor, administrator, county administrator, or administrator with the will annexed, or special administrator a person legally authorized to perform substantially the same functions. (18) 'Power of attorney' means a writing or other record that grants a person authority to act in the place of an individual, including a conditional power of attorney, as defined

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in subsection (a) of Code Section 10-6-6, a power of attorney created pursuant to Chapter 6B of Title 10, and a financial power of attorney created pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 10 as it existed on June 30, 2017. (19) 'Principal' means an individual who grants authority to a person to act in the place of such individual in a power of attorney. (20) 'Protected person' means an individual for whom a conservator has been appointed, including a minor, as defined in Code Section 29-1-1, and a ward, as defined in Code Section 29-1-1. Such term shall include an individual for whom a petition for the appointment of a conservator is pending, including both a proposed ward, as defined in Code Section 29-1-1, and a respondent, as defined in Code Section 29-11-2. (21) 'Record' means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (22) 'Remote computing service' means a custodian that provides to a user computerprocessing services or the storage of digital assets by means of an electronic communications system, as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 2510(14), in effect on January 1, 2018. (23) 'Terms-of-service agreement' means an agreement that controls the relationship between a user and a custodian. (24) 'Trustee' means a person with legal title to property under a trust instrument, as defined in Code Section 53-12-2, that creates a beneficial interest in another. Such term shall include a an original, additional, or successor trustee. (25) 'User' means a person whose digital asset or electronic communication is carried, maintained, processed, received, or stored by a custodian or to which a custodian provides services. (26) 'Will' means the legal declaration of an individual's testamentary intention regarding such individual's property or other matters. Such term shall include all codicils to such legal declaration, a testamentary instrument that only appoints an executor, and an instrument that revokes or revises a testamentary instrument."
SECTION 1-94. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 13, relating to general provisions, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-13-4. In any proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter, service of notice shall be made in the manner provided by Chapter 11 of this title."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding certiorari and appeals to appellate courts generally, is amended by revising Code Section 5-6-16, relating to time for appeal by representative

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where party dies after trial, effect of entry of appeal and of failure to enter appeal, and when appeal heard, as follows:
"5-6-16. (a)(1) When either the plaintiff or the defendant dies after a case has been tried and before the expiration of the time within which the party, if living, might have entered an appeal, and no appeal has been entered, the legal personal representative of the estate of the deceased party may enter an appeal within 30 days from the time he such personal representative qualifies. (2) If an appeal is not entered within the time prescribed in this Code section, judgment may be entered and execution issued as though the deceased party were alive, without making the personal representative a party. (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'personal representative' includes temporary administrators, subject to the provisions of Code Sections 53-6-31 and 537-4. (b)(1) When an appeal is entered as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, it shall not be necessary to revive the action, but it shall be revived by the appealing party giving notice to the adverse party within 30 days from the time of entering the appeal. (2) When a defendant appeals as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the case shall stand for trial on the appeal docket at the first term of the court after the expiration of six months from the qualification of the executor or administrator personal representative.
(c) Nothing in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) or paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall impair the operation or limit the applicability of Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 53. In case of the death or removal from office of any executor or administrator pending such proceedings as are prescribed in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, an administrator de bonis non may be made a party in like manner."
SECTION 2-2. Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deposits of deceased depositors, is amended by revising Code Section 7-1-239, relating to definitions, payment of large deposits of deceased intestate depositors, affidavit for disbursement, and form for affidavit, as follows:
"7-1-239. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affidavit of the provider' means the form provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section. (2) 'Financial institution' means any federally chartered financial institution or state chartered financial institution, including, but not limited to, those chartered by states other than the State of Georgia whose deposits are federally insured. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and in Article 8 of this chapter, whenever any person dies intestate having a deposit of not more than $15,000.00

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in a financial institution, such financial institution, upon receipt of an affidavit, shall be authorized to pay the proceeds of such deposit directly to the following individuals:
(1) To the surviving spouse; (2) If no surviving spouse, to the children pro rata; (3) If no children or surviving spouse, to the father and mother pro rata; or (4) If none of the above, then to the brothers and sisters of the decedent pro rata. Such affidavit shall state that such individuals qualify as the proper relation to the decedent as specified in this subsection, there is no known will of the decedent, and that there are no other known corresponding claimant or claimants to such deposit. (c) Except as provided in Article 8 of this chapter and in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section, if no application for the deposit is made by any person named in subsection (b) of this Code section within 45 days from the death of the intestate depositor, the financial institution shall be authorized to apply not more than $15,000.00 of the deposit of such deceased depositor in payment of the funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of such deceased depositor upon the receipt of itemized statements of such expenses and the affidavit of the providers of such services that the itemized statements are true and correct and have not been paid. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section, the The financial institution applying such deposit as authorized in this subsection shall pay such expenses in the order received after the death of the depositor. (d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, payments made in compliance with Payments pursuant to this Code section shall operate as a complete acquittal and discharge to the financial institution of liability from any suit, claim, or demand of whatever nature by any heir, distributee, or creditor of the decedent, or any other person. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the The financial institution may rely on a properly executed affidavit in disbursing the funds in accordance with this Code section. (2) The protection provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection does not extend to payments made after a financial institution has received:
(A) Written notification sent by any party able to request present payment or the legal representative of any such party to the registered agent of the financial institution by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or statutory overnight delivery, expressly stating that payments in accordance with the provisions of this Code section should not be permitted; or (B) Service of notice upon the registered agent of the financial institution of a proceeding in the probate court in the estate of the deceased depositor in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 53; provided, however, that, if any payment is made pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section by an employee of the financial institution who is without actual knowledge of such written notification or service of notice within three business days following the receipt of such written notification or service of notice by the registered agent of the financial institution, the protection provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall extend to any such payment.

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(3) A financial institution that is asked to apply funds from the deposit of a deceased depositor as requested in an affidavit of the provider may, without risk of incurring any penalty or liability to any person:
(A) Rely on the written notification or service of notice provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection in refusing to disburse the funds as requested in the affidavit of the provider; (B) Delay disbursement of the funds as requested in the affidavit of the provider for up to 180 days following the receipt by the financial institution of such affidavit of the provider; and (C) Decline to disburse funds from the deposit of the deceased depositor except as authorized or directed in an order entered by the probate court having jurisdiction over the estate of the deceased depositor. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this Code section or any other provision of this subsection, payments made pursuant to an order entered by the probate court having jurisdiction over the estate of a deceased depositor shall operate as a complete acquittal and discharge to the financial institution of liability from any suit, claim, or demand of whatever nature by any heir, distributee, or creditor of the decedent, or any other person. (5) Nothing in this subsection shall relieve the liability of or limit the availability of any remedies against any provider of services giving an affidavit in the form provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section for any violation of Code Section 16-10-71, Code Section 53-6-2, or other applicable law. (e) A document substantially in the following form shall be used as the affidavit of the providers of services of funeral expenses and expenses of last illnesses of deceased depositors: 'State of Georgia County of ________________

STATUTORY AFFIDAVIT FORM

___________________________ from ___________________________ attests

that

(Claimant)

(Facility)

___________________________ died on the _____ day of ___________, 20_____.

(Deceased)

On information and belief, the Deceased has funds on deposit with _____________.

(Financial Institution)

Under O.C.G.A. 7-1-239, such Financial Institution is authorized to pay the

proceeds of the Deceased's deposits, but in no event more than $15,000.00, directly

to the following persons identified, collectively, as potential recipient(s):

1. To the surviving spouse;

2. If no surviving spouse, to the children pro rata;

3. If no children or surviving spouse, to the father and mother pro rata; or

4. If none of the above, then to the brothers and sisters of the decedent pro rata.

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Except as provided for by Article 8 in Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., if no request for the Deceased's deposit is made by a potential recipient(s) within 45 days from the Deceased's death, the Financial Institution is authorized to release up to $15,000.00 for funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of the Deceased upon the receipt of itemized statements of such expenses and this executed attestation. The Claimant attests that there is no known will of the Deceased and there is no known potential recipient of the Deceased's deposits. The Claimant also attests that funeral expenses or expenses of the last illness in the amount of $ __________ were incurred related to the Deceased and that true and correct copies of the itemized receipts fully supporting such amount are attached to this affidavit. Finally, the Claimant further attests that such expenses have not been paid as of the date of execution of this affidavit. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 7-1-239, the Claimant submits this form in order to receive payment in the amount of $__________ (shall not exceed $15,000.00) for outstanding funeral expenses or expenses of the last illness of the Deceased.
____________________________ Signature of Claimant
Sworn and subscribed before me this ______ day of ______________, 20__.
___________________________________ Notary public (SEAL)
My commission expires: _______________.'"
SECTION 2-3. Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, is amended in Article 2 of Chapter 3, relating to specific periods of limitation, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-3-36. (a) In no event may claims against a decedent's estate that arose before the death of the decedent be brought more than six years after the date of the decedent's death. (b) Subsection (a) of this Code section is intended to create a six-year statute of ultimate repose and abrogation. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as placing a limitation on the time for commencing a proceeding to enforce any mortgage, pledge, or other lien upon property owned by a decedent immediately prior to the decedent's death."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-4-4, relating to declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries, as follows:

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"9-4-4. (a) Without limiting the generality of Code Sections 9-4-2, 9-4-3, 9-4-5 through 9-4-7, and 9-4-9, any person interested as or through an executor, administrator, personal representative, trustee, guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary, creditor, devisee, distributee, legatee, heir, ward, next of kin, or beneficiary in the administration of a trust or of the estate of a decedent, a minor, a ward, an incapacitated person, a protected person, a person who is otherwise legally incompetent because of mental illness or intellectual disability, or an insolvent may have a declaration of rights or legal relations in respect thereto and a declaratory judgment:
(1) To ascertain any class of creditors, devisees, legatees, heirs, next of kin, beneficiaries, or others; (2) To direct the executor, administrator, or trustee, or other fiduciary to do or abstain from doing any particular act in his or her fiduciary capacity; or (3) To determine title to property in which the trust or estate has or is purported to have an ownership or other interest; or (4) To determine any question arising in the administration of the estate or trust, including questions of construction of wills, trust instruments, and other writings. (b) The enumeration in subsection (a) of this Code section does not limit or restrict the exercise of general powers conferred in Code Section 9-4-2 in any proceeding covered thereby where declaratory relief is sought in which a judgment or decree will terminate the controversy or remove the uncertainty."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-4-5, relating to filing and service, time of trial, and drawing of jury, as follows:
"9-4-5. A proceeding instituted under this chapter shall be filed and served as are other cases in the superior courts of this state or in the Georgia State-wide Business Court and; provided, however, that a proceeding instituted in the probate court pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-127 shall be filed and served in the manner provided for proceedings in the probate courts of this state in Chapter 11 of Title 53. A proceeding instituted under this chapter may be tried at any time designated by the court not earlier than 20 days after the service thereof, unless the parties consent in writing to an earlier trial. If there is an issue of fact which that requires a submission to a jury, the jury may be drawn, summoned, and sworn either in regular term or specially for the pending case."
SECTION 2-6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-4-11. A declaratory judgment proceeding brought in the probate court as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-127 may be combined with or made a part of any proceeding properly before the probate court to the greatest extent that does not

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infringe the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts pursuant to Article VI, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this state."
SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-17, relating to real party in interest and capacity, as follows:
"9-11-17. (a) Real party in interest. Every action shall be prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest. A personal representative, a temporary An executor, an administrator, a guardian, a conservator, a bailee, a trustee of an express trust, a party with whom or in whose name a contract has been made for the benefit of another, or a party authorized by statute may bring an action in his or her own name without joining with him or her the party for whose benefit the action is brought; and, when a statute so provides, an action for the use or benefit of another shall be brought in the name of the state. No action shall be dismissed on the ground that it is not prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest until a reasonable time has been allowed after objection for ratification of commencement of the action by, or joinder or substitution of, the real party in interest; and such ratification, joinder, or substitution shall have the same effect as if the action had been commenced in the name of the real party in interest. (b) Capacity to bring or defend an action. The capacity of an individual, including one acting in a representative capacity, to bring or defend an action shall be determined by the law of this state. The capacity of a corporation to bring or defend an action shall be determined by the law under which it was organized, unless a statute of this state provides to the contrary. (c) Infants or incompetent persons. Whenever an infant or incompetent person has a representative, such as a general guardian, committee, conservator, or other like fiduciary, the representative may bring or defend an action on behalf of the infant or incompetent person. If an infant or incompetent person does not have a duly appointed representative, he or she may bring an action by his or her next friend or by a guardian ad litem. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for an infant or incompetent person not otherwise represented in an action or shall make such other order as it deems proper for the protection of the infant or incompetent person. No next friend shall be permitted to receive the proceeds of any personal action, in the name and on behalf of an infant, or incompetent person, until such next friend shall have entered into a sufficient bond to the Governor, for the use of the infant and the infant's representatives, conditioned well and fully to account for and concerning such trust, which bond may be sued on by order of the court in the name of the Governor and for the use of the infant. Such bond shall be approved by the court in which the action is commenced and such approval shall be filed in such clerk's office."

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SECTION 2-8. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by revising Code Section 10-6-4, relating to fiduciaries may convey by attorneys in fact, as follows:
"10-6-4. (a) Personal representatives Executors, administrators, guardians, conservators, and trustees are authorized to sell and convey property by attorneys in fact in all cases where they may lawfully sell and convey in person. (b) When a personal representative, guardian, conservator, or trustee exercising the authority conferred by subsection (a) of this Code section appoints an attorney in fact by a power of attorney to which Chapter 6B of this title is applicable under Code Section 10-6B-81, the exercise of fiduciary powers by such attorney in fact under such power of attorney shall be subject to Code Section 10-6B-40."
SECTION 2-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-6-86, relating to liability of person signing instrument as agent or fiduciary, as follows:
"10-6-86. An instrument signed by one as agent, trustee, conservator, guardian, administrator, executor, or the like, without more, shall be the individual undertaking of the maker, except as otherwise provided with regard to negotiable instruments by Code Section Sections 11-3-402, 13-5-30, 29-2-21, 29-3-21, 29-4-22, 29-5-22, 53-8-14, and 53-12308, such words being generally words of description."
SECTION 2-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-6B-3, relating to applicability, as follows:
"10-6B-3. This chapter shall apply to all powers of attorney except:
(1) A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction; (2) A power to make health care decisions; (3) Any delegation of voting, management, or similar rights related to the governance or administration of an entity or business, including, but not limited to, delegation of voting or management rights; (4) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose; (5) A power created by a person other than an individual; (5)(6) A power that grants Powers of attorney that only grant authority with respect to a single transaction or series of related transactions involving real estate; (7) A power given to a transfer agent to facilitate a specific transfer or disposition of one or more identified stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments;

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(8) A power authorizing a financial institution or broker-dealer, or an employee of the financial institution or broker-dealer, to act as agent for the account owner in executing trades or transfers of cash, securities, commodities, or other financial assets in the regular course of business; (6)(9) Powers of attorney provided for under Titles 19 and 33; and (7)(10) As set forth in Code Section 10-6B-81."
SECTION 2-11. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of, and adding a new subsection to, Code Section 10-6B-40, relating to agent authority that requires specific grant and granting of general authority, as follows:
"(A) Create, fund, amend, revoke, or terminate an inter vivos trust, other than a trust created pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(B) as provided under subsection (d) of Code Section 53-12-20;" "(i) An agent under a power of attorney that does not expressly grant the agent the authority to do an act described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or Code Sections 10-6B-43 through 10-6B-55 may petition the court for authority to do such act that is reasonable under the circumstances."
SECTION 2-12. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 10-6B52, relating to personal and family maintenance, as follows:
"(D) The principal's minor dependents descendants who are not also the principal's children, if the principal had established a pattern of such payments or indicated a clear intent to make such payments;"
SECTION 2-13. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to statute of frauds, is amended by revising Code Section 13-5-30, relating to agreements required to be in writing, as follows:
"13-5-30. (a) To make the following obligations binding on the promisor, the promise must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith or some person lawfully authorized by him or her:
(1) A promise by an executor, administrator a conservator, guardian, personal representative, or trustee to answer damages out of his or her own estate; (2) A promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another; (3) Any agreement made upon consideration of marriage; (4) Any contract for sale of lands, or any interest in, or concerning lands; (5) Any agreement that is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof; (6) Any promise to revive a debt barred by a statute of limitation; and (7) Any commitment to lend money.

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(b) Any agreement to modify, alter, cancel, repeal, revoke, release, or rescind a promise, agreement, contract, or commitment provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section must be in writing and signed by all parties to such agreement; provided, however, that if the party against whom enforcement of such agreement under this subsection is sought admits in a pleading, in testimony, or otherwise in court, that the agreement was made, then such agreement is enforceable if valid in all other respects."
SECTION 2-14. Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-9-4, relating to additional judicial eligibility requirements in certain counties, as follows:
"15-9-4. (a) No individual elected judge of the probate court in any county provided for in this Code section shall engage in the private practice of law. (b) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, in any county of this state having a population of more than 90,000 persons according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census and in which the probate court of such county meets the definition of a probate court as provided by Article 6 of this chapter, no person individual shall be judge of the probate court unless at the time of election, in addition to the qualifications required by law, he or she has attained the age of 30 years, and has been admitted to practice law for seven years preceding election, is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, and has been duly reinstated to the practice of law in the event of his or her disbarment therefrom. (c) A judge of the probate court holding such office on or after June 30, 2000, shall continue to hold such office and shall be allowed to seek reelection for such office. Notwithstanding the requirement that in certain counties the judge of the probate court be admitted to practice law for seven years preceding election, no decision, judgment, ruling or other official action of any judge of the probate court shall be overturned, denied, or overruled based solely on this requirement for qualification, election, and holding the office of judge of the probate court."
SECTION 2-15. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-17, relating to serving a minor or incapacitated adult, as follows:
"15-9-17. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 15-9-122 or any other provision of law to the contrary, in any action before the probate court in which the service of notice on a minor or an incapacitated adult is required by law or ordered by the probate court, such service of notice may be made by:
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(2) Serving the legal guardian or guardian ad litem of such minor or incapacitated adult if such legal guardian or guardian ad litem:
(A) Acknowledges receipt of such service; and (B) Certifies that he or she has delivered a copy of the document so served to the minor or incapacitated adult. (b) The acknowledgment of service and certification of the legal such guardian or guardian ad litem and the certificate of the service by mailing to the on such minor or incapacitated adult shall be filed with the probate court as proof of such service of notice. (c) As used in this Code section, the term 'guardian' shall have the same meaning provided in Code Section 53-1-2."
SECTION 2-16. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-47, relating to default judgments, as follows:
"15-9-47. (a) If Notwithstanding any provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 9, if in any case pending before the probate court an answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has not been filed within the time required by law or by lawful order of the court, the case shall automatically become in default unless the time for filing the answer, caveat, or other responsive pleading has been extended as provided by law. The petitioner at any time thereafter shall be entitled to verdict and judgment by default, in open court or in chambers, as if every item and paragraph of the petition or other pleadings filed in the matter were supported by proper evidence. At any time before final judgment, the court, in its discretion, upon payment of costs, may allow the default to open for providential cause preventing the filing of required pleadings or for excusable neglect or where the judge, from all the facts, shall determine that a proper case has been made for the default to open, on terms to be fixed by the court. In order for the default to be thus opened, the showing shall be made under oath, shall set up a meritorious defense, shall offer to plead instanter, and shall announce ready to proceed with the hearing in the matter. (b) The provisions of this Code section shall govern in proceedings pertaining to defaults in the probate court, and the provisions of Code Section 9-11-55 shall not be applicable to such proceedings."
SECTION 2-17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60, relating to fees, as follows:
"15-9-60. (a) The judges or clerks of the probate courts of this state shall be entitled to charge and collect the sums enumerated in this Code section. (b) All sums that the probate courts may be required to collect pursuant to Code Sections 15-23-7, 15-9-60.1, and 36-15-9 and all other sums as may be required by law shall be in addition to the sums provided in this Code section. The sums provided for in this Code

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section are exclusive of costs for service of process, fees for publication of citation or notice, or any additional sums as may be provided by law. (c) The fees provided for in this Code section shall be paid into the county treasury less and except only such sums as are otherwise directed to be paid by law, which sums shall be remitted as provided by law by either the probate court or the county. (d) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 15-9-61, and except for the filing of a proceeding in which the filing party also files with the court a sworn affidavit that the party is unable because of indigence to pay the cost of court, all sums specified in this Code section shall be paid to the court at the time of filing or as thereafter incurred for services rendered. In accordance with Code Section 15-9-61, the judges of the probate courts are entitled to an advance cost of $30.00 for deposit to be made before filing any proceeding. (e) Cost in decedent's estates:
(1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in an initial proceeding regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead shall be $130.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such initial proceedings, exclusive of recording charges; (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'initial proceeding' shall mean the first proceeding filed in the probate court in connection with or regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following proceedings: petition for temporary letters of administration; petition for letters of administration; petition to probate will in common form; petition to probate will in solemn form; petition to probate will in solemn form and for letters of administration with will annexed; petition for order declaring no administration necessary; petition for year's support; petition for presumption of death of missing individual believed to be dead; any proceeding for ancillary administration by a foreign personal representative; or any other proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked with regard to the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead; (3) As used in this subsection, the term 'initial proceeding' shall not include a petition to establish custodial account for missing heir, a petition to enter a safe-deposit box, or any other petition or proceeding for which a specific cost is otherwise set forth in this Code section; (4) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $75.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, in any of the proceedings listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection filed subsequent to the filing of an initial proceeding regarding the estate of the same decedent or missing individual believed to be dead; (5) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $50.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, for the filing of the following proceedings or pleadings regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead: petition for letters of administration with will annexed (will previously probated); petition of personal

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representative for leave to sell property; petition for leave to sell perishable property; petition for leave to sell or encumber property previously set aside as year's support; petition by administrator for waiver of bond, grant of certain powers, or both; petition for discharge; petition by personal representative for approval of a division in kind; petition to determine heirs; petition by personal representative for direction under will; petition by personal representative to compromise a disputed claim or debt; petition by or against personal representative for an accounting or final settlement; petition to resign as personal representative and for the appointment of a successor; petition to remove a personal representative and for the appointment of a successor; citation against a personal representative for failure to make returns or for alleged mismanagement of estate; a caveat, objection, or other responsive pleading by which the proceeding becomes contested filed by any person to whom notice or citation has been issued; petition or motion to intervene as an interested party; and any other petition application, motion, or other pleading for which no specific cost is set forth in this Code section filed regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead; (6) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $25.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, for the filing of the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing individual believed to be dead: petition to change accounting period; petition to enter a safe-deposit box; petition or motion for attorneys' fees; petition or motion of personal representative for extra compensation; or inventory, appraisement, or annual, intermediate, or final returns of personal representatives; and (7) Except as otherwise provided, the cost shall be $10.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court, exclusive of recording charges, for the filing of the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the estate of a decedent or of a missing person believed to be dead: notice of claim or claim of a creditor, if such notice or claim is filed with and accepted by the court; declination to serve of nominated personal representative; or renunciation of right of succession. (f) Costs in minor guardianship and conservatorship matters: (1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in a proceeding regarding the person, property, or person and property of a minor shall be $75.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such proceeding, exclusive of recording charges, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following proceedings: petition for temporary letters of guardianship of the person of a minor; petition for letters of guardianship of person, property, conservatorship, or person guardianship and property conservatorship of a minor by person other than natural guardian; petition for letters of guardianship of property conservatorship of a minor, by natural guardian, with bond -- personal property over $5,000.00; petition for order that natural guardian not be required to become legally qualified guardian of the property conservator; application of guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for letters of dismission; or any other proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the

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probate court is first invoked with regard to the person, property, or person and property of a minor; and (2) Except as otherwise provided, the costs for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be as set forth below for the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the person, property, or person and property of a minor, exclusive of recording charges:

(A) Petition of guardian conservator for leave to sell ............................

$ 70.00

(B) Petition to compromise doubtful claim of minor.............................

70

(C) Petition for leave to encroach on corpus..........................................

30

(D) Petition to change accounting period ..............................................

25

(E) Inventory or annual, intermediate, or final return (each).................

30

(F) Petition or motion for attorneys' fees ...............................................

70

(G) Petition to terminate temporary guardianship of minor ..................

30

(H) Any other petition, application, motion, or other pleading for which

no specific cost is set forth in this Code section filed regarding an

existing guardianship or conservatorship of a minor ..............................

30

(g) Costs in adult guardianship and conservatorship matters: (1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in a proceeding regarding the person, property, or person and property of an adult alleged to be incapacitated shall be $150.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such proceeding, exclusive of recording charges, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following proceedings: petition for the appointment of an emergency guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for an alleged gravely incapacitated adult; petition for the appointment of an emergency and permanent guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for an alleged gravely incapacitated adult; petition for the appointment of a guardian, conservator, or guardian and conservator for an alleged incapacitated adult; or any other proceeding by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked with regard to an adult alleged to be incapacitated; and (2) Except as otherwise provided, the cost for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be as set forth below for the following proceedings, pleadings, or documents regarding the person, property, or person and property of an incapacitated adult, exclusive of recording charges:

(A) Petition of guardian conservator for leave to sell ............................

$ 70.00

(B) Petition to compromise doubtful claim............................................

70

(C) Petition for leave to encroach on corpus..........................................

30

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(D) Petition to change accounting period ..............................................

25

(E) Inventory or annual, intermediate, or final return (each).................

30

(F) Petition or motion for attorneys' fees ...............................................

70

(G) Petition to terminate or modify guardianship or conservatorship of

incapacitated adult...................................................................................

70

(H) Application of guardian or conservator for letters of dismission ....

75

(I) Any other petition, application, motion, or other pleading for which

no specific cost is set forth in this Code section filed regarding an

existing guardianship or conservatorship of an adult .............................

70

(h) Costs in matters involving sterilization, involuntary treatment, habilitation, or temporary placement:
(1) Except as otherwise provided, the cost in a proceeding filed under Chapter 20 of Title 31, Chapter 36A of Title 31, or Chapter 3, 4, or 7 of Title 37 shall be $130.00 for all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order on such proceeding, exclusive of recording charges; (2) There shall be no cost assessed for the receipt and consideration of affidavits in support of an order to apprehend under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 or Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 37 or for the issuance of the order to apprehend; and (3) There shall be no cost assessed for the receipt and consideration of a petition in support of an order to apprehend under Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 or Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 37 or for the issuance of the order to apprehend a patient alleged to be in noncompliance with an involuntary outpatient treatment order. (i) Costs for hearings in contested matters: (1) For conducting trials of contested matters or for formal hearing on the denial of an application for a weapons carry license before the probate court, the cost shall be $30.00 per one-half day or portion thereof; (2) There shall be no additional cost for the initial hearing in adult guardianship or conservatorship matters or in matters involving sterilization, involuntary treatment, habilitation, or involuntary placement; and (3) There shall be no cost for any hearing in an uncontested matter. (j) Custodial accounts. For each account accepted by the judge of the probate court as custodian for a minor, incapacitated adult, or missing or unknown heir or beneficiary, there shall be a one-time fee of 8 percent of the fund deducted from the fund when first accepted. (k) Miscellaneous costs. Except as otherwise provided, the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be entitled to the following costs for the proceedings, pleading, documents, or services itemized:

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(1) Application for writ of habeas corpus ....................................................
(2) Petition to establish lost papers, exclusive of recording charges ...........
(3) Petition for or declaration of exemptions ...............................................
(4) Petition to change birth certificate .........................................................
(5) For all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court through the entry of the final order, exclusive of recording charges, for any application or petition by which the jurisdiction of the probate court is first invoked for which no cost is set forth in this Code section or other applicable law ...............................................................................................
(6) Issuance of any order, including a rule nisi, in any matter for which the costs set forth in this Code section do not include all services to be rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court, exclusive of recording charges ..
(7) Motions, amendments, or other pleadings filed in any matter for which the cost set forth in this Code section does not include all services to be rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court, exclusive of recording charges, and no other cost is set forth in this Code section ..........................
(8) For processing appeals to superior court, exclusive of recording charges ..........................................................................................................
(9) For issuance of writ of fieri facias (fi.fa.) ..............................................
(10) For all services rendered by the judge or clerk of the probate court in the exercise of concurrent jurisdiction pursuant to Code Section 15-9-127 for which no cost is set forth in this Code section. The sums charged shall be the same as those charged for such services in the superior court pursuant to Code Section 15-6-77 or other applicable law Reserved.
(11) For issuance of permit to discharge fireworks .....................................
(12) Application for weapons carry license (exclusive of fees charged by other agencies for the examination of criminal records and mental health records)...............................................................................................
(13) For issuance of a replacement weapons carry license..........................
(13.1) For issuance of personal identification cards to judges or Justices. The fee shall be determined by The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia pursuant to Code Section 15-25-3.
(14) Application for marriage license if the applicants have completed premarital education pursuant to Code Section 19-3-30.1 ...........................

$ 75.00 50 25 75
70 30
15 30 10
30 30
6
No fee

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(14.1) Application for a marriage license if the applicants have not completed premarital education pursuant to Code Section 19-3-30.1.......... (15) For the safekeeping of a will ................................................................ (16) For issuance of a veteran's license........................................................
(17) Reserved. For issuance of a peddler's license ..................................... (18) For issuance of a certificate of residency ............................................. (19) Registration of junk dealer ...................................................................
(20) Certification of publication of application for insurance company charter ............................................................................................................ (21) Recording of marks and brands, each ..................................................
(22) Exemplification .................................................................................... (23) Certification under seal of copies (plus copy cost) ..............................
(24) Certified copies of letters of personal representative, temporary administrator, conservator, or guardian, each, including copy cost ............. (25) For issuance of a subpoena, each .........................................................
(26) For filing and recording of oath or bond of any official, officer, or employee of any municipality or authority within the county, each ............ (27) For filing and recording of oath or bond of county official or officer .
(28) For examination of records or files by employee of the probate court to provide abstract of information contained therein or to provide copies therefrom, per estate or name........................................................................ (29) Recording, per page..............................................................................
(30) Copies, per page ...................................................................................

40 15 No fee 15 10 10
10 15 15 10
10 10
10 No fee
10 2
1.00"

SECTION 2-18. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-86, relating to verified petitions and notice and service thereof, as follows:
"15-9-86. Every application made to the judge of the probate court for the granting of any order shall be by verified petition in writing, stating the ground of such application and the order sought. Unless otherwise provided by law, if service of notice of the application such petition, other than by citation published citation in the official newspaper of the county in which the petition is made, is necessary under the law or in the judgment of the

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judge of the probate court on the motion of any party in interest or on the court's own motion, the judge shall cause a copy of the application petition, together with a citation to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted and notice of the date, time, of and place for filing any objections or for holding a final hearing, to be served by the sheriff or some lawful officer upon each party who resides in this state and to be mailed served by the probate court mailing by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to each party who resides outside this state at a known address, at least ten days, plus three days if mailed, before the hearing 30 days before any objection is required to be filed by such party or before a final hearing is held. An entry of such service of notice shall be made on the original. In extraordinary cases, where it is necessary to act before such service of notice can be given, the judge of the probate court shall so direct the proceedings as to make no final order until service of notice has been given."
SECTION 2-19. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-122, relating to applicability of laws and rules, as follows:
"15-9-122. Unless provided to the contrary by Code Section 9-11-81 or by Titles 29 and 53, the general laws and rules of practice, pleading, procedure, and evidence which that are applicable to the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern in civil cases in the probate courts."
SECTION 2-20. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-123, relating to appeal, as follows:
"15-9-123. (a) Either party to a civil case in the probate court shall have the right of appeal to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals from any decision made by the probate court, except an order appointing a temporary administrator or an order appointing an emergency guardian or emergency conservator, as provided by Chapter 6 of Title 5. (b) The general laws and rules of appellate practice and procedure which that are applicable to cases appealed from the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern appeals of civil cases from the probate courts."
SECTION 2-21. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-126, relating to fees, as follows:
"15-9-126. For services rendered in jury trials, in the probate court's exercise of concurrent jurisdiction pursuant to Code Section 15-9-127, and in appeals to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, if a fee is not prescribed by Code Section 15-9-60, the judge or clerk of the probate court shall be entitled to charge and collect the same fee sums as that those

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of the clerk of the superior court provided in Code Section 15-6-77 or other applicable law for similar services in superior court."
SECTION 2-22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-127, relating to concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts, as follows:
"15-9-127. (a) Probate courts subject to this article shall have concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts with regard to the proceedings for:
(1) Declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries pursuant to Code Sections 9-4-4, 9-45, and 9-4-6, 9-4-8, 9-4-9, and 9-4-11; (2) Tax motivated estate planning dispositions of wards' property pursuant to Code Sections 29-3-36 and 29-5-36; (3) Approval of settlement agreements pursuant to former Code Section 53-3-22 as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or; Code Section 53-5-25 or 53-5-27 for which the settlement agreement would affect an interest in real or personal property to be taken by a trust designated in the will; or Code Section 53-12-9; (4) Adjudication of actions concerning trusts, trustees, and trust directors authorized by the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 53 Appointment of new trustee to replace trustee pursuant to Code Section 53-12-201; (5) Acceptance of the resignation of a trustee upon written request of the beneficiaries pursuant to Code Section 53-12-220; (6) Acceptance of resignation of a trustee upon petition of the trustee pursuant to Code Section 53-12-220; (7) Motions seeking an order for disinterment and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing as provided in Code Section 53-2-27; (8) Conversion to a unitrust and related matters pursuant to Code Section 53-12-362; and (9)(5) Adjudication of petitions under Code Section 10-6B-16 to construe a power of attorney, review an agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief; (6) Adjudication of petitions under subsection (i) of Code Section 10-6B-40 to grant an agent authority under a power of attorney; and (7) Adjudication of petitions for direction or construction of a will or trust instrument pursuant to Code Section 23-2-92, 53-4-55, 53-4-56, 53-7-75, or 53-12-27, or other applicable law. (b) In civil cases, probate courts subject to this article may: (1) Apply equitable principles; (2) Hear evidence on and decide any contested question; and (3) Issue such orders as are appropriate under the circumstances. (c) Probate courts subject to this article shall have and may exercise the jurisdiction and authority conferred by subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section to the greatest extent that does not infringe the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts pursuant to Article VI, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this state."

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SECTION 2-23. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended by revising Code Section 19-3-65, relating to powers of superior court judge in appointing and removing trustees and protecting trust estate, as follows:
"19-3-65. Subject to Code Sections 15-9-127, 23-1-4, and 53-12-6, the The judge of the superior court of the county of a spouse's domicile may at any time, upon petition, exercise equitable powers in appointing, removing, or substituting trustees or in granting any order for the protection of the trust estate, exercising a wise discretion as to the terms on which the appointment shall be made or on which the order shall be granted."
SECTION 2-24. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 19-3-66, relating to enforcement of marriage contracts, postnuptial settlements, and antenuptial agreements, as follows:
"19-3-66. (a) Marriage contracts and postnuptial settlements shall be enforced at the instance of all persons in whose favor there are limitations of the estate. (b) Antenuptial agreements may be enforced by a court of equity at the instance of:
(1) The parties to the marriage; or (2) The offspring of the marriage and their heirs at any time after the death of a spouse, subject to Code Sections 15-9-30, 23-1-4, and 53-7-40; provided, however, that when enforced at the instance of such offspring and their heirs, the court may enforce in favor of other persons."
SECTION 2-25. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 1 of Chapter 6, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, to read as follows:
"19-6-36. (a) A judgment or lien that survives the death of a party and is enforceable against the estate of the deceased party under subsection (d) of Code Section 19-6-1, Code Section 19-6-7, or any other provision of this article shall operate as a judgment or other lien created during the lifetime of the deceased party under paragraph (6) of Code Section 537-40 and such claim against the estate of the deceased party shall be paid accordingly by the personal representative of the estate as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 53. The personal representative may address such claim in any manner provided by this article or by Code Section 53-7-44 or 53-7-45. (b) Nothing in subsection (a) of this Code section shall alter or impair the rights of any person under this article as such rights existed immediately prior to the effective date of this Code section."

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SECTION 2-26. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud, is amended by revising Code Section 23-2-58, relating to confidential relations defined, as follows:
"23-2-58. Any relationship shall be deemed confidential, whether arising from nature, created by law, or resulting from contracts, where one party is so situated as to exercise a controlling influence over the will, conduct, and interest of another or where, from a similar relationship of mutual confidence, the law requires the utmost good faith, such as the relationship between partners,; principal and agent, etc; guardian or conservator and minor or ward; personal representative or temporary administrator and heir, legatee, devisee, or beneficiary; trustee and beneficiary; and similar fiduciary relationships."
SECTION 2-27. Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, is amended by revising Code Section 50-27-21, relating to preservation of lottery proceeds by retailers, accounting procedures, and preference accorded proceeds of insolvent retailers, as follows:
"50-27-21. (a) All proceeds from the sale of the lottery tickets or shares shall constitute a trust fund until paid to the corporation either directly or through the corporation's authorized collection representative. A lottery retailer and officers of a lottery retailer's business shall have a fiduciary duty to preserve and account for lottery proceeds and lottery retailers shall be personally liable for all proceeds. Proceeds shall include unsold instant tickets received by a lottery retailer and cash proceeds of the sale of any lottery products, net of allowable sales commissions and credit for lottery prizes sold to or paid to winners by lottery retailers. Sales proceeds and unused instant tickets shall be delivered to the corporation or its authorized collection representative upon demand. (b) The corporation shall require retailers to place all lottery proceeds due the corporation in accounts in institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation not later than the close of the next banking day after the date of their collection by the retailer until the date they are paid over to the corporation. At the time of such deposit, lottery proceeds shall be deemed to be the property of the corporation. The corporation may require a retailer to establish a single separate electronic funds transfer account where available for the purpose of receiving moneys from ticket or share sales, making payments to the corporation, and receiving payments for the corporation. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the corporation, each lottery retailer shall establish a separate bank account for lottery proceeds which shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and assets and shall not be commingled with any other funds or assets. (c) Whenever any person who receives proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets or shares in the capacity of a lottery retailer becomes insolvent or dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person or his estate shall have preference over all debts or demands.

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(d) Whenever any person who receives proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets or shares in the capacity of a lottery retailer dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person's estate shall have preference over all debts or demands except the provision of year's support for such person's family."
SECTION 2-28. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 50-27-102, relating to role of corporation, implementation and certification, separation of funds and accounting, and disputes, as follows:
"(c) The corporation shall require location owners and location operators to place all bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds due the corporation in a segregated account in institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation not later than the close of the next banking day after the date of their collection by the retailer until the date they are paid over to the corporation. At the time of such deposit, bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds shall be deemed to be the property of the corporation. The corporation may require a location owner or location operator to establish a single separate electronic funds transfer account where available for the purpose of receiving proceeds from Class B machines, making payments to the corporation, and receiving payments for the corporation. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the corporation, each bona fide coin operated amusement machine location owner or location operator shall establish a separate bank account for bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds which shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds and assets and shall not be commingled with any other funds or assets. Whenever any person who receives proceeds from bona fide coin operated amusement machines becomes insolvent or, the proceeds due the corporation from such person shall have preference over all debts or demands. Whenever any person who receives proceeds from bona fide coin operated amusement machines dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person or his or her person's estate shall have preference over all debts or demands except the provision of year's support for such person's family. If any financial obligation to the corporation has not been timely received, the officers, directors, members, partners, or shareholders of the location owner or location operator shall be personally liable for the moneys owed to the corporation."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Scoggins of the 14th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 865.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson E Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1090. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hatchett of the 150th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to revise provisions regarding employer's obligation to provide break time for an employee to express breast milk; to revise a definition; to provide for requirements for such employers; to provide for exceptions; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to require state entities and local governments to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements for such state entities and local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1098. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 133rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Scoggins of the 14th and Prince of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for development of a statewide strategic transportation plan; to provide for updating and reporting of such plan; to provide for use of such plan in making award determinations relating to public and private financing of projects; to provide for acquisition of property by the Department of Transportation for present or future public road purposes; to amend Code Section 48-8-243 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criteria for development of investment list of projects and programs for Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax, report, and gridlock, so as to make a conforming cross-reference change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for development of a state-wide strategic

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transportation plan; to provide for updating and reporting of such plan; to provide for use of such plan in making award determinations relating to public and private financing of projects; to require the Department of Transportation to develop a procedure for appealing the rejection of a contract bid; to provide for acquisition of property by the department for present or future public road purposes; to provide for the relocation or reconstruction of outdoor advertising signs in certain instances; to provide for payment or the issuance of variances to zoning and land disturbance permits in instances where remedy for acquisition or condemnation of property rights for public road purposes results in violation of local ordinances; to amend Code Section 48-8-243 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criteria for development of investment list of projects and programs for Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax, report, and gridlock, so as to make a conforming cross-reference change; to amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy of excise tax upon motor fuel, rate, taxation of motor fuels not commonly sold or measured by gallon, rate, prohibition of tax on motor fuel by political subdivisions, exception, and exempted sales, so as to provide for the use of the Consumer Price Index in determining an excise tax upon motor fuel; to amend Code Section 50-1341 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearing procedures, powers of administrative law judge, issuance of decision, reviewing agency, and review of contested cases, so as to revise a definition; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended by revising Code Section 32-2-41.1, relating to progress report and state-wide strategic transportation plan, as follows:
"32-2-41.1. (a) On or before October 15, 2009, the director shall prepare a report for the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation, respectively, detailing the progress the division has made on preparing a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan. The director shall deliver a draft of the plan for comments and suggestions by members of the General Assembly and the Governor on or before December 31, 2009. Comments and suggestions by the House and Senate Transportation Committees of the General Assembly and the Governor shall be submitted to the director no later than February 15, 2010. This plan shall include a list of projects realistically expected to begin construction within the next four years, the cost of such projects, and the source of funds for such projects. The plan shall be developed with consideration of investment policies addressing:
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(3) Improved efficiency and reliability of commutes in major metropolitan areas; (4) Efficiency of freight, cargo, and goods movement; (5) Coordination of transportation investment with development patterns in major metropolitan areas; (6) Market driven travel demand management; (7) Optimized capital asset management; (8) Reduction in accidents resulting in injury and loss of life; (9) Border-to-border and interregional connectivity; and (10) Support for local connectivity to the state-wide transportation network. The investment policies provided for in paragraphs (1) through (10) of this subsection shall also guide the development of the allocation formula provided for under Code Section 32-5-27 and shall expire on April 15, 2012, and every four years thereafter unless amended or renewed. The final version of the State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan shall be completed by April 10, 2010, and shall be delivered to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation. A report detailing the progress of projects and programs in the State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan shall be prepared and delivered annually thereafter, and a revised version shall be prepared and delivered at least biennially thereafter. (b) The report and plan prepared under subsection (a) of this Code section shall also be published on the website of the department. The director shall prepare a state-wide strategic transportation plan. Such plan shall be updated and delivered in coordination with the state-wide, intermodal transportation plan as defined in 23 C.F.R. Section 450.104. The director shall prepare the state-wide strategic transportation plan for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and House Committee on Transportation."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 32-2-69, relating to bidding process and award of contract, as follows:
"32-2-69. (a) Except as authorized by Code Sections 32-2-79 and 32-2-80, the department shall award the contract contracts to the lowest reliable bidder, provided that the department shall have the right to reject any and all such bids whether such right is reserved in the public notice or not and, in such case, the department may readvertise, perform the work itself, or abandon the project. (b) If only one bid is received, the department shall open and read the bid. If the bid is at or below the department's cost estimate for the project as certified by the chief engineer, such cost estimate shall be read immediately and publicly. If the bid exceeds the department's cost estimate for the project, the department may negotiate with the bidder to establish a fair and reasonable price for the contract, provided that the resulting negotiated contract price is not greater than the bid and that the department's cost estimate

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is disclosed to the bidder prior to the beginning of the negotiations. For purposes of this Code section, posting of a bid on the department's website shall be equivalent to having read the bid. (c) If the department made errors in the bidding documents which resulted in an unbalanced bid, the department may negotiate with the lowest reliable bidder to correct such errors, provided that the lowest reliable bidder is not changed. (d) If the lowest reliable bidder is released by the department because of an obvious error or if the lowest reliable bidder refuses to accept the contract and thereby forfeits the bid bond, the department may award the contract to the next lowest reliable bidder, readvertise, perform the work itself, or abandon the project. (e) For purposes of this Code section, posting of a bid on the department's website shall be equivalent to having read the bid. (f) The signed, notarized affidavit required in subsection (b) of Code Section 13-10-91 shall be submitted to the department prior to the award of any contract. (f) The department shall provide by rule and regulation for a procedure to appeal the rejection of any bid for contracts the department is authorized to enter into under this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-2-80, relating to public and private financing of projects, prohibitions, request for proposed process, no delegation of eminent domain, and performance and payment security, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) The department shall engage in individual discussions with two or more respondents deemed fully qualified, responsible, and suitable on the basis of initial responses and with emphasis on professional competence and ability to meet the level of private financial participation called for by the department. Repetitive informal interviews shall be permissible. In the event that any local governing authority has agreed to consider financial participation in the project, a representative of such local governing authority, appointed by such local governing authority, may participate in such discussions and interviews. At the discussion stage, the department may discuss estimates of total project costs, including, but not limited to, life cycle costing and nonbinding estimates of price for services. Proprietary information from competing respondents shall not be disclosed to the public or to competitors. At the conclusion of such discussions, on the basis of evaluation factors published in the request for proposal and all information developed in the selection process, the department, with the input of any participating local governing authority, shall select in the order of preference two or more respondents whose qualifications and proposed services are deemed most meritorious. Negotiations shall then be conducted with two or more respondents and with the participation of the designated representative of any participating local governing authority. Upon approval by the department, the commissioner shall select the respondent for project implementation based upon contract terms that are the most satisfactory and advantageous to the state and to the department based upon a thorough

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assessment of value and the ability of the final project's characteristics to meet state strategic goals and investment policies as provided for by paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-2-41.1. Before making such selection, the commissioner shall consult with any participating local governing authority or authorities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms and conditions for multiple awards are included in the request for proposal, the department may award contracts to more than one respondent. Should the department determine in writing and in its sole discretion that only one respondent is fully qualified, or that one respondent is clearly more highly qualified and suitable than the others under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that respondent."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-3-1, relating to authority to acquire property for present or future public road or other transportation purposes, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(1) Construction will be commenced on the property to be acquired within a period of not less than two years nor more than ten years following the end of the fiscal year in which the secretary of transportation of the United States approves an advance of all the necessary funds to the department for the acquisition of rights of way for such construction under authority of Title 23, Section 108, United States Code, as amended; and or (2) The intended acquisition is part of a specific plan of highway development, and the acquisition will assist in accomplishing one or more of the following:
(A) A substantial monetary savings; (B) The enhancement of the integration of highways with public or private urban redevelopment; or (C) The forestalling of the physical or functional obsolescence of highways."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-3-3.1, relating to relocation or reconstruction of outdoor advertising sign and requirements, by revising subsections (b) and (e) as follows:
"(b) An outdoor advertising sign relocated as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, or the visibility of which is otherwise obstructed by the construction of a sound wall, noise barrier, or other transportation related improvement, may be adjusted in height or angle or both in order to restore the visibility of the sign to the same or a comparable visibility which existed prior to acquisition by a state agency, county, or municipality, provided that the height of such relocated sign shall not exceed the greater of the height of the existing sign or 75 feet, as measured from the base of the sign or the crown of the adjacent roadway to which the sign is permitted, whichever is greater." "(e) If a sign is eligible to be relocated as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, or the visibility of which is otherwise obstructed by the construction of a sound wall, noise barrier, or other transportation related improvement, but such new location

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would result in a conflict with local ordinances in the city or county of applicable jurisdiction and no variance or other exception is granted to allow relocation as requested by the owner of the outdoor advertising sign, just and adequate compensation shall be paid by the local governing authority to the owner of the outdoor advertising sign. However, no compensation resulting from the denial of a variance or exception by a local governing authority for an outdoor advertising sign eligible for relocation under this Code section shall be paid either directly or indirectly by the department."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"32-3-3.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Acquisition' means the acquisition of rights of way or right of way easements in lieu of condemnation. (2) 'Condemnation' means condemnation of rights of way or right of way easements pursuant to this title. (3) 'Documentation of a conflict' means documentation produced by a condemning authority to a property owner revealing a proposed cure for an alleged damage that resulted as part of a condemnation or from acquisition through negotiations, of which the cure proposed to the property owner by the condemning authority would result in a violation of a local government land use ordinance or land disturbance regulation. (b) When rights of way or real property or interests therein are acquired or condemned by a state agency, county, or municipality for public road purposes and a documentation of a conflict has been issued to a property owner, the local jurisdiction shall: (1) Grant a minimum degree of variance from land use or land disturbance permitting standards for the remaining parcel to the property owner or any successor in interest. Such variance shall be granted upon satisfactory production of proof of the transfer of title of the acquired or condemned property or interests in property to the condemning authority and the documentation of a conflict; provided, however, that application for any such variance has been made no later than five years after the transfer of property or interests in property; or (2) Provide to the property owner or any successor in interest just and adequate compensation for damages related to a conflict with local land use ordinances or regulations as identified by documentation of a conflict and upon denial of a variance sought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that no compensation shall be paid either directly or indirectly by the acquirer or condemnor."
SECTION 7. Code Section 48-8-243 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criteria for development of investment list of projects and programs for Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax, report, and gridlock, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Within 60 calendar days following approval by the Governor of the state-wide strategic transportation plan, the State Transportation Board shall consider the state-wide

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strategic transportation plan in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 32-2-22. Upon approval of the state-wide strategic transportation plan by the State Transportation Board, the director shall provide in written form to the local governments and any MPO's within each special district across the state recommended criteria for the development of an investment list of projects and programs. The establishment of such criteria shall comport with the investment policies provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 32-2-41.1 and the state-wide strategic transportation plan. The recommended criteria shall include performance goals, allocation of investments in alignment with performance, and execution of projects. The state fiscal economist shall develop an estimate of the proceeds of the special district transportation sales and use tax for each special district using financial data supplied by the department. Such estimate shall include reasonable ranges of anticipated growth, if any. The director shall include such estimates and ranges in the recommended criteria for developing the draft investment list. Any local government or MPO desiring to submit comments on the recommended criteria shall make such submission to the director no later than September 30, 2010. On or before November 10, 2010, the mayors in each county shall elect the mayoral representative to the regional transportation roundtable and notify the county commission chairperson and the director of that mayor's name. The director shall accept comments from any MPO located wholly or partially within each special district in finalizing the recommended district criteria in a written report on or before November 15, 2010. Such report shall also include notice of the date, time, and location of the first regional transportation roundtable for each special district for the purpose of considering the recommended district criteria and for electing members of the executive committee for each special district. Any amendment to the recommended criteria, approval of such criteria, and election of the executive committee shall be enacted by a majority vote of the representatives present at the roundtable meeting. Upon approval of the criteria, the director shall promptly deliver a report to the commissioner of transportation, local governments, any MPO located wholly or partially within each special district and the members of the General Assembly whose districts lie wholly or partially within each special district detailing the criteria approved by the roundtable."
SECTION 8. Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy of excise tax upon motor fuel, rate, taxation of motor fuels not commonly sold or measured by gallon, rate, prohibition of tax on motor fuel by political subdivisions, exception, and exempted sales, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1.1)(C) as follows:
"(C) Once the preliminary excise tax rate is established, it shall be multiplied by the annual percentage of increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index. The resulting calculation shall be added to the preliminary excise tax rate, and the result of such calculation shall be the new excise tax rate for motor fuels for the next calendar year. The Consumer Price Index shall no longer be used after July 1, 2022 2025."

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SECTION 9. Code Section 50-13-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearing procedures, powers of administrative law judge, issuance of decision, reviewing agency, and review of contested cases, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) as follows:
"(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'reviewing agency' shall mean the ultimate decision maker in a contested case that is a constitutional board or commission; an elected constitutional officer in the executive branch of this state; or a board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the executive branch of this state created for the purpose of licensing or otherwise regulating or controlling any profession, business or trade if members thereof are appointed by the Governor; the Department of Transportation; or the Department of Human Services in a contested case where such department is required to be the ultimate decision maker by federal law or regulations governing titles IV-B and IV-E of the federal Social Security Act."

SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Carpenter of the 4th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1098.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson E Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner

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Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper
Corbett

Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin N Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Prince Pruett
Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Washburn Y Watson N Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 4.

The motion prevailed.

HR 1163. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

PART I WHEREAS, Justice Robert Benham has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in the justice system; and

WHEREAS, Justice Benham earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Tuskegee University in 1967, his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia in 1970, and his Master of Law from the University of Virginia in 1989; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Reserve, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans and attaining the rank of captain; and

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WHEREAS, in 1989, Justice Benham made history as the first African American appointed to the Georgia Supreme Court in its more than 140 years of existence and, upon his retirement, holds the honorable distinction of being the longest serving member of the court; and
WHEREAS, he served as chief justice from 1995 to 2001, and during his career on the bench, he earned a reputation as a clear thinker and hard worker, as a man whose strong convictions were supported by meticulous research and careful consideration, and as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions were governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and
WHEREAS, Justice Benham's leadership and wisdom have been instrumental to numerous organizations, as he was president of the Bartow County Bar Association, a chairperson of the Governor's Commission on Drug Awareness and Prevention, and he is currently a member of the American Judicature Society, the National Criminal Justice Association, and the Georgia Bar Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Justice Benham's service on the Georgia Supreme Court is marked by his vision and unyielding commitment to justice, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART II WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. Al St. Lawrence on November 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence was born in Dover, New Hampshire, the beloved son of Mary Gagne and John Ovid St. Lawrence; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Hunter Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence began his prestigious career in law enforcement in 1959 with the Chatham County Police Department, where he served in the positions of corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and assistant chief of police before his appointment as chief of police in 1971; and
WHEREAS, after 21 years as Chief of Police for Chatham County, Mr. St. Lawrence was elected as the county sheriff, a position he was reelected to serve in for five additional terms; and

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WHEREAS, during his 23 years as sheriff, Mr. St. Lawrence was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Dr. Curtis McClung/Motorola Award of Excellence, Georgia Sheriffs' Association Distinguished Humanitarian Award, and Sheriff's Leadership Award for 50 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence played an instrumental role in many organizations, including the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia Sheriffs' Association, National Sheriffs' Association, Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, Peace Officers' Association of Georgia, Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, and the 200 Club of Coastal Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he is the only law enforcement officer in Georgia to be named both Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Outstanding Chief of the Year and a two-time recipient of Georgia Sheriffs' Association Sheriff of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. St. Lawrence exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART III WHEREAS, the State of Georgia celebrates the life and service of one of its finest citizens, Mr. James "Jimmy" Allen Petrea; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Petrea was born in Savannah, Georgia, the beloved son of Thelma Royal and Jessie Lewis Petrea; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy in 1964 and joined the crew of the USS Newport News CA 148 Heavy Cruiser in support of the Operation Sea Dragon and the 1st Marine Division. The mission was naval shore bombardment along the Ho Chi Minh trail as well as the interception and destruction of waterborne craft; and
WHEREAS, after three years of service in Vietnam and earning the rank of Engineman E5 Petty Officer Second Class, he was honorably discharged, returned home to Savannah, and joined the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad as a machinist; and

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WHEREAS, he was elected mayor of Thunderbolt in 1981 and was reelected for multiple terms until he resigned on December 31, 2005, after over a quarter-century of service to the town of Thunderbolt and the Coastal Empire; and
WHEREAS, during his 24 years as mayor, Mr. Petrea was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to his community; and
WHEREAS, he was active in various veterans and civic organizations including the American Legion posts 184 and 26, VFW Post 4392, the Chatham Veteran's Council, the Lions Club, and Masonic Lodge 693; and
WHEREAS, Thunderbolt experienced significant growth under Mayor Petrea's leadership during which he played a key role in the commercial development of the riverfront and the opening of the current Wilmington River bridge; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Petrea exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART IV WHEREAS, Mr. Jimmy Burnsed has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Bryan County and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burnsed has served as a leader of Bryan County both as a public servant and leader of the business community; and
WHEREAS, he began his career in the banking industry after service with the Coast Guard, learning the trade at Savannah Bank which he saw merge with Georgia Railroad Bank in Augusta and later became First Union Bank; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, he helped organize Bryan Bank and Trust in Richmond Hill, Georgia, and dedicated 30 years to serving and leading the community until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service for 12 years as Chairman of the Bryan County Board of Commissioners, six years on the city council for Garden City, and four years as mayor of Garden City; and

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WHEREAS, during his tenure of public service to Bryan County, he increased public access to government meetings and services, partnered with local developers to open a public park, and helped achieve a homestead exemption tax for county senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burnsed's legacy of cooperation, foresight, and dedication to the people of Bryan County will be evidenced for generations to come in projects such as the extension of Harris Trail, the Bryan County Administrative Building, and numerous other capital projects; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART V WHEREAS, Mr. Harold Fowler and Mr. Jimmy Burnsed have long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that they have played in leadership and their deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Bryan County and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harold Fowler dedicated 18 years to the people of Richmond Hill, Georgia, serving on the city council from 1995 to 2005 and as the city's mayor for two terms beginning with his election in 2009; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Fowler's tenure as a leader of Richmond Hill, the city annexed several parcels of valuable commercial property to increase the city's tax digest, purchased land for much needed commercial development, and laid the foundation for a new city complex off of Highway 144 with the purchase of over 50 acres; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burnsed served as a leader of Bryan County both as a public servant and leader of the business community, serving 12 years as Chairman of the Bryan County Board of Commissioners, six years on the city council for Garden City, and four years as mayor of Garden City; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure of public service to Bryan County, Mr. Burnsed increased public access to government meetings and services, partnered with local developers to open a public park, and helped achieve a homestead exemption tax for county senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the cooperation, foresight, and dedication to the people of Bryan County demonstrated by Mr. Fowler and Mr. Burnsed be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in their honor.

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PART VI WHEREAS, Mr. Chris Shannon was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to protecting and saving lives and property; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shannon joined the fire department of the City of Preston in 1976 and was appointed fire chief in 1979; and
WHEREAS, he led the department as chief until 2007, then stayed on with the department as a firefighter until 2011, exhibiting over three decades of extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, and fine leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART VII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, this brave man served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty, attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade (T/5) and valiantly protecting the people and ideals of the United States during World War II; and
WHEREAS, a native of Oconee County, Georgia, T/5 Hardigree made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation after he was mortally wounded during combat in Italy on May 31, 1944; and
WHEREAS, T/5 Hardigree demonstrated selfless service to this nation, and his unyielding commitment was recognized with a Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, T/5 Hardigree embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Sergeant Stanley Thomas Bradley was born on October 15, 1946, in Cartersville, Georgia, the beloved son of Woodrow and Grace Ross Bradley; and

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WHEREAS, a graduate of Cartersville High School, Sergeant Bradley attended Southern Technical College, where he earned an associate's degree in civil engineering; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and defended this country with honor and distinction, as a member of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bradley paid the ultimate sacrifice after he was mortally wounded from mortar fire when his unit was sent in as relief for a United States Marine unit that had come under a large assault by North Vietnamese soldiers; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bradley demonstrated selfless service to this nation, and his unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States is an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bradley embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART IX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. James Edward Giddens on February 11, 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Giddens was born on November 6, 1946, in Nashville, Georgia, the beloved son of Lucille Boyd and William Howard Giddens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Giddens began his prestigious career in law enforcement as a Lowndes County deputy sheriff before assuming the role of chief of police for Ray City in 1975; and
WHEREAS, his life was tragically cut short when he lost his life in the line of duty while pulling over the vehicle of a robbery suspect; and
WHEREAS, during his years as chief of police, Mr. Giddens was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Giddens exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.

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PART X WHEREAS, Mrs. Blondean Newman has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service with Bryan County; and
WHEREAS, a native of Bryan County, Mrs. Newman served as county tax commissioner for 30 years and after her retirement served as a county commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Newman's significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Newman served Bryan County with honor and distinction, and her vision and unyielding commitment set the standard for public service; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in her honor.
PART XI WHEREAS, the Honorable Emma Darnell has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Fulton County; and
WHEREAS, she diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her nearly 30 years of public service as a Fulton County Commissioner for District 6; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Darnell's legacy spans three decades of service to Fulton County with her election in 1992 until her passing in 2019; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure with Fulton County, Commissioner Darnell served as a champion of minorities, seniors, and the poor; and

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WHEREAS, always passionate and often fiery, Commissioner Darnell played a key role in helping transition the City of Atlanta from an all-white power structure to a predominately black City Hall as a member of Mayor Sam Massell's administration; and
WHEREAS, she was the founding chair of the Woman's Advisory Council of Atlanta City Government, which formed in the summer of 1973 after a special report made the now widely accepted conclusion that discrimination based upon sex and gender does exist; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in her memory.
PART XII WHEREAS, Scenic Route 9 in Dawson County, Georgia, was once known as Thunder Road and was used by moonshine runners to haul liquor to Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, Dawsonville, Georgia, is known as the "Moonshine Capital of Georgia"; and
WHEREAS, during the Prohibition Era, moonshine was made and sold to buyers in Atlanta and 'trippers' from Dawsonville made a living by hauling moonshine down Highway 9; and
WHEREAS, trippers were known to modify cars to make them faster and out of necessity to outrun enforcement agents known as 'revenuers' who were tasked with enforcing prohibition laws; and
WHEREAS, driving and engineering skills honed by trippers would eventually evolve into one of America's favorite pastimes, NASCAR; and
WHEREAS, Dawsonville is the hometown for many racing legends, including Lloyd Seay, Gober Sosebee, Raymond Parks, Roy Hall, Bernard Long, and Red Vogt; and
WHEREAS, some of NASCAR's most popular drivers are from Dawsonville, including Bill and Chase Elliott; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated to honor the rich history and tradition of Thunder Road.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Dr. Randy Valimont spent his life committed to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and

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WHEREAS, a native of Johnson City, New York, Dr. Valimont graduated from Southeastern University and earned a doctor of religious philosophy degree in 2006 from Logos Graduate School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Valimont was called by the Lord to lead the congregation of Griffin First Assembly in Griffin, Georgia, in 1993; and
WHEREAS, his vision and direction helped Griffin First Assembly grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and
WHEREAS, under his direction, ministries of Griffin First Assembly led more than 30,000 souls to dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ and the church grew from 450 to 5,200 Sunday morning worshipers with 243 missionaries and ministries across the globe; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Valimont was instrumental in the success of the church's radio and television ministry, Fresh Touch Media Ministries; and
WHEREAS, whether the task was preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Dr. Valimont served as a shining example of God's righteous path; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Dr. Valimont was a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Sheriff Van Peavy on January 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Peavy was interested in law enforcement from the time of his discharge from the United States Army, and he ran for Sheriff in 1984 and took office on January 1, 1985; and
WHEREAS, taking over a department that consisted of the Sheriff, two deputies, four dispatchers who doubled as jailers, and one part-time deputy who doubled as a jailer, Sheriff Peavy grew the department to more than 60 sworn and civilian personnel; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Peavy was available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, treated every employee like family, had an open door policy for anyone who wished to speak with him, and was always firm but fair and full of wisdom; and

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WHEREAS, touching the lives of many, his impact on those around him and those who met him is unsurpassable; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Asa Charles Daniels, Jr., on April 7, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Daniels served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Maritime Services, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, after returning home from the war, he was given the opportunity to purchase Pinehurst Equipment Company, an International Harvester farm implement dealership, which was the world's largest manufacturer of farm equipment; and
WHEREAS, after a lucrative sale of Pinehurst Equipment Company, Mr. Daniels sold life insurance to local residents and became a top-producing life insurance salesman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Daniels served as a Dooly County commissioner for 26 years, with eight of those as chairperson; and
WHEREAS, he served his community in various capacities, including Dooly Medical Center Hospital Authority chairperson, Middle Georgia Technical College board member, and Dooly-Crisp Empowerment Zone board member; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and vision were instrumental on the Small Business Council of Georgia for four years under Governor Joe Frank Harris and with the formation of the Dooly County Economic Council; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in his memory.

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PART XVI WHEREAS, Mr. Wallace Lawson Jernigan was born on June 23, 1925, in Jesup, Georgia, and earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jernigan worked as an engineer and surveyor, county surveyor, and licensed funeral director and maintained an oil agency and apiary business; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his decades of public service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jernigan was elected to the Georgia Senate in 1958, where he served as chairman of the Senate Committee on Educational Matters and earned accolades for promoting legislation developing criteria for teachers' salaries and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1962 but resigned shortly thereafter to serve as executive secretary to Governor Ernest Vandiver, administering the Governor's policies and coordinating between various state departments; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jernigan managed a successful congressional campaign for Williamson S. Stuckey in 1966 and went on to serve for six years as his administrative assistant in Washington, D.C., and four years as his district representative in Homerville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, upon Congressman Stuckey's retirement, Mr. Jernigan worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, where he specialized in making loans for apartments in rural areas and for water, sewer, and other community facilities for small towns; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XVII WHEREAS, Senator Leroy Johnson was a trailblazer, and his life's work demonstrated his deep commitment to uplifting the lives of Georgians; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Atlanta University, Senator Johnson earned a law degree in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Senator Johnson was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1962 and was the first African American elected to the upper chamber since Reconstruction; and

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WHEREAS, during his 12 year tenure with the Senate, Senator Johnson worked quietly to desegregate the Georgia Capitol and is credited with reviving Muhammad Ali's boxing career after he was stripped of his license for refusing to comply with the military draft; and
WHEREAS, he was a true public servant who devoted his life to the betterment of Georgia as an attorney, educator, and elected official; and
WHEREAS, Senator Johnson was recognized with numerous honors and accolades for his many contributions, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia State Bar; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, Mr. K.C. Bowen, Jr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Gwinnett County and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Central Gwinnett High School, Mr. Bowen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Reserve for six years; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, Mr. Bowen was elected District 3 Commissioner for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, representing the western portion of Gwinnett and Snellville area; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a commissioner, Mr. Bowen helped pave the way for major utility expansions within the county, was instrumental in the expansion of Briscoe Field, was a founding member of the Council for Quality Growth, and also served as a member of the Small Business Council of the United States; and
WHEREAS, he served on the board of the Gwinnett County Water and Sewer Authority, where he oversaw the creation of the first intake plant for Lake Lanier; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowen is a founding member of Children's Shelter for Gwinnett County, which has served as a source of protection for abused and abandoned women and children in Gwinnett County for the past 30 years; and
WHEREAS, after his work in the public sector, Mr. Bowen continued his work to improve Gwinnett County as a developer and builder, with development of industrial, commercial, and residential properties; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Bowen serves as president of W. Paces Investment Group, Inc., which develops properties and operates corporate office buildings; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XIX WHEREAS, Ms. Betty Ann DiPietro Rapp has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Saint Vincent's Academy, Ms. Rapp began working for the Georgia Ports Authority in 1967 with the operations division as a clerk-typist; and
WHEREAS, during her illustrious career with the Georgia Ports Authority, Ms. Rapp has held positions as import clerk, import manager, assistant operations administration manager, operations administration manager, and administration manager in multiple departments; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Rapp's significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable discipline and honesty, her selfless teamwork, and her work ethic and determination have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in her honor.
PART XX WHEREAS, Mr. Bill Madden has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Elbert County, Georgia, Mr. Madden graduated from Nancy Hart Memorial School and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States National Guard and United States Navy, receiving unit commendation from the United State Naval Air Station for outstanding performance of duty; and
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dramatically by his superlative service with the Elberton City Council and the Madison County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, a leader in the local business community, Mr. Madden owned and operated Madden Barber Shop in Elberton, Georgia; Barber Shop and Mini Burger in Bowman, Georgia; and a small restaurant on the square in Danielsville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, some of his accomplishments on behalf of the people of Madison County include the paving of approximately 300 miles of road, improvement of county fire departments and recreation department, and the construction of a new library, senior center, government complex, and trust joist plant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Madden's leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous organizations, including Managers Association County Commissioners, NERDC, Board of Action, and Governor Zell Miller's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XXI NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 113 over I-75 in Bartow County is dedicated as the Justice Robert Benham Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on SR 26/US 80 over Turner Creek in Chatham County is dedicated as the Al St. Lawrence Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at Wilmington River on State Route 26/U.S. 80 in Chatham County is dedicated as the James "Jimmy" A. Petrea Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the new portion of Belfast Siding Road located at Interstate 95 in Bryan County is dedicated as the Jimmy Burnsed Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at Belfast Siding Road in Bryan County is dedicated as the Fowler-Burnsed Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 153 from State Route 41 to the Marion County line in Webster County is dedicated as the Chris Shannon Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 15 from mile marker 6 to mile marker 8 in Oconee County is dedicated as the T/5 James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., U.S. Army WWII Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 113 and US 41/State Route 3 in Bartow County is dedicated as the Sgt. Stanley Thomas Bradley Veterans Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 64 from the city limit of Ray City to the Berrien County border is dedicated as the James Edward Giddens Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 280 from the Lanier Community to Black Creek Bridge in Bryan County is dedicated as the Blondean Newman Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at Interstate 85 with Interstate 285 in Fulton County is dedicated as the Emma Darnell Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 9 from the Dawson County line to the intersection with Highway 53 in Dawson County is dedicated as Thunder Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 92 from 1st Avenue to Henry Jackson Road in Spalding County is dedicated as the Dr. Randy Valimont Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the I-75/SR 27 interchange in Dooly County is dedicated as the Asa Daniels, Jr., Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at I-75 and Pinehurst-Hawkinsville Road/Exit 117 in Dooly County is dedicated as the Van Peavy Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Little Suwannee Creek in Clinch County is dedicated as the Wallace Lawson Jernigan Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 70 from Camp Creek Parkway to Campbellton Road in Fulton County is dedicated as the Leroy Johnson Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at State Route 316 and Riverside Parkway in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the K.C. Bowen, Jr., Interchange.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that Directors Drive behind the Annex Buildings at the Garden City Terminal is rededicated as Rapp Way.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 72 from State Route 98 to the Elbert County line in Madison County is dedicated as the Bill Madden Parkway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Department of Transportation; to Justice Robert Benham, Mr. James "Jimmy" Allen Petrea, Mr. Jimmy Burnsed, Mr. Harold Fowler, Mrs. Blondean Newman, Mr. K.C. Bowen, Jr., Ms. Betty Ann DiPietro Rapp, and Mr. Bill Madden; and to the families of Mr. Al St. Lawrence, Mr. Chris Shannon, Sergeant Stanley Thomas Bradley, Mr. James Edward Giddens, Emma Darnell, Dr. Randy Valimont, Sheriff Van Peavy, Mr. James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., Mr. Asa Charles Daniels, Jr., Mr. Wallace Lawson Jernigan, and Senator Leroy Johnson.

PART XXII That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

PART XXIII That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Representative Gambill of the 15th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1163.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze
Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V

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Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard
Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 1037. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Stephens of the 164th, Silcox of the 52nd, Williams of the 168th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and

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regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 846. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th, Kelley of the 16th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to make an election related repayment of certain final refund amounts being made over a period of time; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 993. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Welch of the 110th, Oliver of the 82nd, Cantrell of the 22nd and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 19, Chapter 10 of Title 31, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, power of attorney for the care of a child, vital records, and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to provide for vital records reports

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and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; to repeal the central child abuse registry; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Juvenile Code, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-133.1, relating to temporary alternatives to foster care, as follows:
"(c) When entering an order pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the court shall order a preliminary assessment of the person who is to provide care for the child by a probation officer, or such other individual or agency as the court may designate, which shall include, at a minimum:
(1) A walk-through of such person's residence to identify safety hazards; (2) An in-state criminal record check, pursuant to subsection (a) or (c) of Code Section 35-3-34, of such person and all other adults living in such person's residence; (3) A search of the Georgia Sex Offender Registry for the name of such person and all other adults living in such person's residence; and (4) A search of data provided electronically to the public by the Department of Community Supervision and the Department of Corrections for information concerning such person and all adults living in such person's residence; and (5) If DFCS is conducting the assessment, a search of the child abuse registry. Such preliminary assessment shall be completed no later than 72 hours after the time such order is entered except that if such order is entered on a weekend, such preliminary assessment may be completed no later than five days after the order is entered."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-710, relating to exchange of information, as follows:
"(b) Governmental entities and state, county, municipal, or consolidated government departments, boards, or agencies shall exchange with each other all information not held as confidential pursuant to federal law and relating to a child which may aid a governmental entity in the assessment, treatment, intervention, or rehabilitation of a child, notwithstanding Code Section 15-1-15, 15-1-19, 15-11-40, 15-11-70, 15-11-105, 15-11-170, 15-11-264, 15-11-541, 15-11-542, 15-11-603, 15-11-708, 15-11-709, 15-11744, 20-2-751.2, 20-14-40, 24-12-10, 24-12-11, 24-12-20, 26-4-5, 26-4-80, 26-5-17, 315-5, 31-33-6, 37-1-53, 37-2-9.1, 42-5-36, 42-8-40, 42-8-109.2, 49-5-40, 49-5-41, 49-541.1, 49-5-44, or 49-5-45, 49-5-183, 49-5-184, 49-5-185, or 49-5-186, in order to serve the best interests of such child. Information which is shared pursuant to this subsection shall not be utilized to assist in the prosecution of a child in juvenile, superior, or state court or utilized to the detriment of such child."

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SECTION 3. Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of attorney for the care of a child, is amended in Code Section 19-9-124, relating to parental limitation on delegation of power of attorney, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) An agent shall certify that he or she is not currently on the state sexual offender registry or child abuse registry of this state or the sexual offender registry or child abuse registry for any other state, a United States territory, the District of Columbia, or any American Indian tribe nor has he or she ever been required to register for any such registry."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 19-9-134, relating to power of attorney form, by revising 8.(B) of the form contained in subsection (c) as follows:
"(B) I am not currently on the state sexual offender registry or child abuse registry of this state or the sexual offender registry or child abuse registry for any other state, a United States territory, the District of Columbia, or any American Indian tribe nor have I ever been required to register for any such registry;"
SECTION 5. Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-10-9.2. (a) The state registrar shall provide to the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services copies of or data derived from certificates and reports filed with the state registrar upon notification by the Division of Family and Children Services of receipt of a report of abuse or neglect concerning a child or his or her parents or siblings pursuant to Code Section 19-7-5. Such reports or data shall include records related to birth or death, fetal death, and putative father registry of this state concerning a child or his or her parents or siblings. (b) The Department of Public Health, through the state registrar and the Division of Family and Children Services, shall jointly establish policies, procedures, and schedules regarding the transmittal of copies of records or data as jointly deemed necessary. The Department of Public Health and the Division of Family and Children Services shall enter into agreements as necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Code section and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as amended."
SECTION 6. Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, is amended in Code Section 49-5-41, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, by repealing paragraph (3) of subsection (b).

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further revised by repealing and reserving Article 8, relating to the central child abuse registry.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Dempsey of the 13th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 993.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton
Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans
Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze E Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 3:30 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1070. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Dollar of the 45th, Hugley of the 136th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to provide new insurance policy disclosure requirements for condominium associations and unit owners in the event of potential or actual claims filed against such policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1039. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Rhodes of the 120th, LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th and Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to provide additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 1039 by:
On line 4 after ";" insert "to provide a effective date"

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On line 24 after "than" strike 12 and replace with 24

On line 33 insert "This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021"

On line 34 add "Section 4"

On line 35 add "All laws and parts in conflict with this Act are repealed."

Representative Watson of the 172nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1039.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton
Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Dempsey
Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed.
HB 1093. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Pirkle of the 155th, Ridley of the 6th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes; to provide a definition; to provide for composition, powers, and terms of office of the commission; to provide for limitations on assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes; to provide a definition; to provide for composition, powers, and terms of office of the commission; to provide for limitations on assessments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, is amended in Code Section 2-8-11, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (9) as follows:
"(9) 'Producer' means any person engaged within this state in the business of producing or causing to be produced for market any agricultural commodity as defined in this Code section. In the case of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes, such term means a farm winery as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 36-21.1."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 2-8-13, relating to commissions previously established are ratified and governed by chapter, contributions deemed voluntary, and balloting to determine continued existence, by adding new paragraphs to subsection (a) and subsection (c) to read as follows:

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"(6) There shall be an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes established on September 1, 2020." "(6) Prior to December 31, 2023, and each three years thereafter, balloting shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 2-8-23 to determine whether any existing commission listed in paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall continue to exist and operate under this article."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 2-8-14, relating to composition, appointments, terms of office, compensation, certification, advisory boards, special committees, personnel, legal representation, acceptance of donations, voting, and termination, by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a), subsection (b), and subsection (c) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(5) Five Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c.1) of this Code section, five additional members, who shall be producers of the affected agricultural commodity, to be appointed by the ex officio members of the commission; provided, however, that such additional membership of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef shall consist of three beef cattle farmers, one dairy farmer, and one individual involved in the marketing of cattle; and provided, further, that for the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Cotton, the number of additional members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be seven. For the purposes of the appointment of such additional members, the two members elected by each of the agriculture committees of the General Assembly, who shall serve as members of each commission, shall be deemed to be ex officio members." "(b) Members Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c.1) of this Code section, members elected by the agriculture committees of the General Assembly shall be elected during each regular session of the General Assembly convening in even-numbered years. Such members shall be selected so that one member is from the northern part of Georgia and one member is from the southern part. For purposes of this selection the northern part of Georgia shall be that area north of and including Richmond, McDuffie, Warren, Hancock, Baldwin, Jones, Bibb, Crawford, Upson, Talbot, and Muscogee counties; and the southern part shall be that area south of such counties. The chairpersons of the Senate and House committees shall by agreement determine which committee shall choose the member from the northern part and which committee shall choose the member from the southern part. Such members shall serve from the date of their election until the election of their successors." "(c) The Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c.1) of this Code section, the appointment of additional members of the commission by the ex officio members thereof, as provided in this Code section, shall be made by them from a list of nominees, submitted by the producers of the affected agricultural commodity, containing the names of double the number of appointments to be made. In the event of a controversy as to the producer group authorized to submit a list of nominees for appointment as members of the commission, the ex officio members shall consider and determine all issues pertaining

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thereto and upon making their determination shall make the appointments in accordance with such determination. Initial appointments shall be made for three members for a term of three years each from the effective date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified and two members for a term of two years each from the effective date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be appointed for a term of three years each from the effective date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the ex officio members of the commission, in like manner, for the unexpired term, except that vacancies in the office of a member elected by a legislative committee shall be filled for the unexpired term by the legislative committee which made the previous appointment. Any appointed member shall be eligible for reappointment provided he or she is nominated as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section."
"(c.1)(1) The Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes shall also be composed of:
(A) Two members, who shall be producers of wine, appointed by the ex officio members of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes. Said members shall serve initial terms of two years and subsequent terms of three years from the effective date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified; (B) One member appointed by the ex officio members of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes who shall be a producer of wine and shall reside in one of the following counties of this state: Banks, Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, or Whitfield. In appointing such member, the ex officio members shall consider any recommendations of the board of directors of Georgia Wine Producers, Inc. Such member shall serve a three-year term from the effective date of his or her appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified; (C) One member appointed by the ex officio members of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes who shall be a producer of wine and shall reside in one of the following counties of this state: Baldwin, Barrow, Bibb, Bleckley, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Candler, Carroll, Chattahoochee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, DeKalb, Douglas, Effingham, Emanuel, Fayette, Fulton, Glascock, Greene, Gwinnett, Hancock, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, McDuffie, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Muscogee, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Schley, Screven, Spalding, Talbot, Taliaferro, Taylor, Treutlen, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walton, Warren, Washington, Wilkes, or Wilkinson. In appointing such member, the ex officio members shall consider any recommendations of the board of directors of Georgia Wine Producers, Inc. Such member shall serve a three-year term from the

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effective date of his or her appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified; and (D) One member appointed by the ex officio members of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes who shall be a producer of wine and shall reside in one of the following counties of this state: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Calhoun, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clay, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Evans, Glynn, Grady, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lee, Liberty, Long, Lowndes, McIntosh, Miller, Mitchell, Montgomery, Pierce, Pulaski, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Turner, Ware, Wayne, Webster, Wheeler, Wilcox, or Worth. In appointing such member, the ex officio members shall consider any recommendations of the board of directors of Georgia Wine Producers, Inc. Such member shall serve a three-year term from the effective date of his or her appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (2) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the ex officio members of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes, in like manner, for the unexpired term, except that vacancies in the office of a member elected by a legislative committee shall be filled for the unexpired term by the legislative committee which made the previous appointment. Any appointed member shall be eligible for reappointment provided he or she is nominated as provided in this Code section."

SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 2-8-23.1, relating to limitations on assessments, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) No marketing order issued by the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes shall exceed the highest excise tax levied under Code Section 3-6-50."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Meeks of the 178th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1093.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Dempsey
Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 150, nays 8.

The motion prevailed.

HB 953. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Williamson of the 115th, Welch of the 110th, Watson of the 172nd and Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general authority, duties, and procedure of state purchasing, so as to provide that certain terms in particular types of state contracts shall be void and unenforceable and should not be included in such agreements; to require the Department of Administrative Services to provide such information on its website; to specify that bids, offers, or proposals and registers thereof shall be subject to the public disclosure provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 953 (LC 36 4241) by striking "Part 1 of Article 3 of" on line 1.

By replacing "general authority, duties, and procedure of state purchasing" on line 2 with "Department of Administrative Services".

By inserting "new authority for the department to enter into or authorize agreements with cooperative purchasing organizations; to provide" after "to provide" on line 3.

By inserting between lines 9 and 10 the following:

SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services, is amended in Code Section 50-5-51, relating to power, authority, and duty of department, by revising paragraph (9) as follows:
"(9) To enter into or authorize agreements with private nonprofit cooperative purchasing organizations or other states and their political subdivisions to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter;"

By replacing "SECTION 1." on line 10 with "SECTION 2."

By replacing "SECTION 2." on line 39 with "SECTION 3."

By replacing "SECTION 3." on line 56 with "SECTION 4."

Representative Rich of the 97th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 953.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.
Thomas, E Y Trammell E Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 879. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carpenter of the 4th, Powell of the 32nd, Stephens of the 164th, Frye of the 118th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for the legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for and change certain regulations as to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages; to provide for the Department of Revenue to develop and implement a state-wide, centralized application process for retailers for initial applications and renewals for licenses and permits; to provide for uniform procedures and forms for such online process; to provide for remittance and reporting of application fees;

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to provide methods by which the governing authority of a municipality or county may extend the hours of Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and for consumption off the premises if Sunday sales of such alcoholic beverages are already lawful as a result of a passage of a referendum; to provide the requirements and procedures of referendums, ordinances, and resolutions to extend the hours on Sundays during which certain alcoholic beverages may be sold; to provide for referendums; to provide for the legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; to permit certain retailers to make deliveries of alcoholic beverages pursuant to specific terms and conditions; to provide for definitions; to allow certain retailers to market, receive, and process orders for alcoholic beverages using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by third parties; to provide for the relationship between such retailers and third parties; to provide certain requirements for individuals making deliveries; to provide for warrantless searches and seizures by certain agents and officers of the Department of Revenue; to provide for training on sales and delivery of alcoholic beverages; to provide for the commissioner of revenue to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide that licenses for retail sale packages of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises shall be subject to regulation as to distances from college campuses as determined by the local governing authority; to provide an exception; to provide that retail package liquor stores may conduct tasting events at which samples of alcoholic beverages may be served; to provide for terms and conditions of tasting events; to specify that manufacturers and wholesalers may provide samples of alcoholic beverages to retail dealers under certain conditions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the state revenue commissioner; to revise certain provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"3-2-7.1. (a) On or before January 1, 2021, the department shall develop and implement a statewide, centralized application process for initial applications and renewals for licenses and permits for retailers in order to provide for uniform and streamlined practices with respect to such application and renewal process that both the department and any local governing authority of any county or municipality that issues licenses or permits to retailers shall be required to use. Such process shall provide for such licenses and permits for retailers that may be issued by the department and by the governing authority of any county or municipality to be applied for and renewed online. The department in developing and implementing such process shall consider input from retailers, local governments, and the associations that represent them.

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(b) The department shall prescribe uniform procedures and forms for the initial application and renewal for licenses and permits for retailers to be used in the state-wide, centralized application process and shall provide for the local governing authority of any county or municipality to provide electronic forms to be added to such process for any additional information that is necessary in order to determine if a local license or local permit may be issued or renewed that such local governing authority demonstrates substantially differs from that requested through the procedures and forms developed by the department, such as, but not limited to, any distance requirements. (c) The state-wide, centralized application process shall ensure that any initial application or renewal is sent simultaneously upon completion to the department and the appropriate local governing authority; provided, however, that the department may require that a valid local license or permit be issued prior to granting a license or permit. (d) The state-wide, centralized application process shall provide for the remittance and reporting of all fees for initial applications and renewals for licenses and permits for retailers and may do so by requiring the applicant to pay the department and the local governing authorities of the county or municipality separately at the time the initial application or renewal is submitted. (e) The department shall administer the state-wide, centralized application process and shall provide access to the necessary authorized users. (f) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions this Code section."
SECTION 1A. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"3-3-1.1. (a) This title has been enacted pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution, the powers reserved to the state under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the inherent powers of the state under the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983. It is the intent of the General Assembly that this title do all of the following:
(1) Further regulate and control alcoholic beverage transactions in this state under the control and supervision of the commissioner; (2) Promote and assure the public's interest in fair and efficient distribution and quality control of alcoholic beverages in this state; (3) Promote orderly marketing of alcoholic beverages; (4) Prevent unfair business practices, discrimination, and undue control of one segment of the alcoholic beverage industry by any other segment; (5) Foster vigorous and healthy competition in the alcoholic beverage industry; (6) Preserve and promote a robust, stable system of distribution of alcoholic beverages to the public; (7) Provide for an orderly system of public revenues by facilitating the collection and accountability of this state and local excise taxes; (8) Facilitate the collection of state and local revenue;

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(9) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents of this state by, among other purposes, ensuring that the commissioner shall be able to inspect and seize any alcoholic beverage shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this state and ensuring that any such alcoholic beverage:
(A) Has been registered for sale in this state with the commissioner; (B) Is not subject to a government mandated or supplier initiated recall; (C) Is not counterfeit; (D) Is labeled in conformance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; (E) Can be tested by the commissioner or an agent assigned by the commissioner; and (F) Is not prohibited by this state; and (10) Promote and maintain a sound, stable, and viable three-tier system of distribution of alcoholic beverages to the public. (b) If any provision of this title or its application to any person or circumstance is determined by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such provision shall be stricken and the remaining provisions shall be construed in accordance with the intent of the General Assembly to further limit rather than expand commerce in alcoholic beverages, and with respect to alcoholic beverages, the remaining provisions shall be construed to enhance strict regulatory control over the taxation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages through the three-tier regulatory system and the licensing laws imposed by this title."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 3-3-7, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(j.2)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, on and after the effective date of this Code section, in all counties or municipalities in which governing authority has been authorized pursuant to a referendum held under this Code section to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 12:00 Midnight and has been authorized pursuant to a referendum held pursuant to subsection (p) of this Code section to permit package sales of malt beverages and wine, but not distilled spirits, on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., the governing authority of the county or municipality may, by resolution or ordinance conditioned on approval in a referendum, authorize on Sundays from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight the sale of:
(A) Alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging; and (B) Packages sales of malt beverages and wine.

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(2) Any governing authority desiring to permit and regulate such Sunday sales pursuant to this subsection, but only after a referendum election, shall so provide by proper resolution or ordinance conditioned on a referendum. Not less than ten nor more than 60 days after the date of approval of such resolution or ordinance, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the county or municipality to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of such Sunday sales to the electors of the county or municipality for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of the election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published in the official organ of the county once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the governing authority of (name of municipality or county) be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of malt beverages and wine by the drink from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight and Sunday sales of malt beverages and wine by the package from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight?'

All persons desiring to vote for approval of such Sunday sales shall vote 'Yes,' and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of such Sunday sales shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are for approval of such Sunday sales, the governing authority may by appropriate resolution or ordinance permit and regulate such Sunday sales by licensees. Otherwise, such Sunday sales shall not be permitted. The expense of the election shall be borne by the county or municipality in which the election is held. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct the election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (3) Notwithstanding this subsection or any other provision of law, all county or municipal resolutions or ordinances enacted prior to the effective date of this Code section pursuant to the authorizations granted by any other provision of this Code section are declared to be valid and shall remain in full force and effect unless affirmatively repealed by the governing authority of the county or municipality. (j.3)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, on and after the effective date of this Code section, in all counties or municipalities in which governing authority has been authorized pursuant to a referendum held under this Code section to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 12:00 Midnight and has been authorized pursuant to a referendum held under subsection (q) of this Code section to permit package sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., the governing authority of the county or municipality may, by resolution or ordinance conditioned on approval in a referendum, authorize on Sundays from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight the sale of:

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(A) Alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging; and (B) Packages sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits. (2) Any governing authority desiring to permit and regulate such Sunday sales pursuant to this subsection, but only after a referendum election, shall so provide by proper resolution or ordinance conditioned on a referendum. Not less than ten nor more than 60 days after the date of approval of such resolution or ordinance, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the county or municipality to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of such Sunday sales to the electors of the county or municipality for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of the election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published in the official organ of the county once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the governing authority of (name of municipality or county) be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits by the drink from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight and by the package from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight?'

All persons desiring to vote for approval of such Sunday sales shall vote 'Yes,' and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of such Sunday sales shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are for approval of such Sunday sales, the governing authority may by appropriate resolution or ordinance permit and regulate such Sunday sales by licensees. Otherwise, such Sunday sales shall not be permitted. The expense of the election shall be borne by the county or municipality in which the election is held. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct the election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (3) Notwithstanding this subsection or any other provision of law, all county or municipal resolutions or ordinances enacted prior to the effective date of this Code section pursuant to the authorizations granted by any other provision of this Code section are declared to be valid and shall remain in full force and effect unless affirmatively repealed by the governing authority of the county or municipality." "(p.1) Notwithstanding other laws, in all counties or municipalities in which package sales by retailers of malt beverages and wine, but not distilled spirits, have been authorized on Sunday from 12:30 P.M. to 11: 30 P.M. pursuant to a referendum held under subsection (p) of this Code section and sales of alcoholic beverages for

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consumption on the premises on Sundays from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight, including for an additional hour and a half from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., have been authorized pursuant to a referendum held under subsection (j) or (j.1) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may by adoption of a resolution or ordinance allow package sales by retailers of malt beverages and wine for consumption off the premises on Sundays from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight. The provisions of this subsection are in addition to or cumulative of and not in lieu of any other provisions of this title relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages by retailers." "(q.1) Notwithstanding other laws, in all counties or municipalities in which package sales by retailers of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits have been authorized on Sundays beginning from 12:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. pursuant to a referendum held under (q) of this Code section and sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight have been authorized pursuant to a referendum held under subsection (j) or (j.1) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may by adoption of a resolution or ordinance allow package sales by retailers of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises on Sundays from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight. The provisions of this subsection are in addition to or cumulative of and not in lieu of any other provisions of this title relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages by retailers."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"3-3-10. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Air carrier' means a person that undertakes by any means, directly or indirectly, to provide air transportation. (2) 'Carrier' means any person, including without limitation any motor carrier, freight forwarder, or air carrier, whose business is to transport goods or people while acting in the capacity as common, private, or contract transporter of a product or service using its facilities or those of other carriers. (3) 'Electronic means' means internet enabled technology and digital media, including, but not limited to, websites and consumer applications accessible through computers, smartphones, or other electronic devices. (4) 'Employee' means an individual who is:
(A) A full-time or part-time employee of a packaged goods retailer; and (B) Authorized to act as an agent of such packaged goods retailer. (5) 'Freight forwarder' means a person holding itself out to the general public to provide transportation of property for compensation and in the ordinary course of its business: (A) Assembles and consolidates, or provides for the assembly and consolidation of, shipments and performs or provides for break bulk and distribution operations of the shipments; (B) Assumes responsibility for such transportation from the place of receipt to the place of destination; and

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(C) Uses for any part of such transportation another freight forwarder, an air carrier, a motor carrier, or any other carrier. (6) 'Motor carrier' means a person that provides motor vehicle transportation for compensation. (7) 'Packaged goods retailer' means a person licensed under this title as a retailer to sell alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages for consumption off the premises that is not: (A) A manufacturer or any other person licensed to manufacture alcoholic beverages; (B) A carrier; (C) A shipper; or (D) A person that takes delivery of alcoholic beverages directly from a:
(i) Retailer; or (ii) Manufacturer or any other person licensed to manufacture alcoholic beverages. (8) 'Proper identification' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 33-23. (9) 'Third party' means: (A) Any person that: (i) Is registered to do business in this state; (ii) Has a contractual relationship with a packaged goods retailer; (iii) Is authorized to act as an agent of such packaged goods retailer; and (iv) Is not a manufacturer, any other person licensed to manufacture alcoholic beverages, or an affiliate of such manufacturer or such other person; or (B) Any full-time or part-time employee or independent contractor of any person that: (i) Is registered to do business in this state; (ii) Has a contractual relationship with such third party as defined in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (iii) Is authorized to act as an agent of such third party as defined in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and (iv) Is not a manufacturer, any other person licensed to manufacture alcoholic beverages, or an affiliate of such manufacturer or such other person. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except where prohibited by local ordinance or resolution, a packaged goods retailer may deliver malt beverages and wine in unbroken packages lawfully sold to and purchased by an individual for personal use and not for resale to an address designated by such individual, subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) The individual making the purchase shall, prior to ordering and purchasing malt beverages and wine for delivery, establish an account maintained by the packaged goods retailer that shall be available for inspection by the department; (2) The packaged goods retailer or employee shall process all payments made by the individual who is transacting the purchase with the packaged goods retailer prior to the malt beverages and wine leaving such packaged goods retailer's licensed premises for delivery;

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(3) The packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party shall assemble, package, and fulfill each order at the licensed premises of the packaged goods retailer from inventory located at such licensed premises and shall not pull from the inventory of any other person, including another retailer or licensed premises; (4) All malt beverages and wine that leave the licensed premises of the packaged goods retailer for delivery shall:
(A) Remain in the possession of the individual, either the packaged goods retailer, the employee, or the third party, that removed it from the licensed premises for delivery and shall not be transferred to any other person until the time of delivery in compliance with the requirements of this subsection or until the time of the return to the packaged goods retailer if delivery is not made; (B) Only be transported in a vehicle or other transportation device containing products or goods traveling in intrastate commerce for delivery in the local licensing jurisdiction of the licensed premises of such packaged goods retailer; and (C) Not be carried, commingled, or stored with, or transported in any vehicle or other transportation device containing, products or goods traveling in interstate commerce for delivery; (5) Delivery shall be made by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party who: (A) Is at least 21 years of age; (B) Has a valid Georgia driver's license; (C) Has undergone within the last 12 months a background check that includes a local and national criminal history and driving records and:
(i) Has not had more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period; (ii) Has not had a major traffic violation, as such term is defined in Code Section 405-142, in the prior three-year period; (iii) Has not been convicted within the past seven years of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (iv) Has not been convicted at any time of fraud, a sexual offense, the use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony, a crime involving property damage, a crime involving theft, a crime involving an act of violence, or a crime involving an act of terror; and (v) Does not have a match on the National Sex Offender Registry data base; (D) Has undergone training approved by the department on sales and delivery of malt beverages and wine in this state; (E) Shall not possess or handle as part of or during the delivery forms of compensation that are used to purchase or transact the sale of malt beverages and wine; (F) Does not receive compensation based upon whether an attempted delivery results in a completed transaction; and (G) At all times during which the malt beverages and wine to be delivered are in the vehicle, transportation device, possession, or care of such packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party, shall not also have in his or her vehicle, transportation device, possession, or care any products or goods traveling in interstate commerce;

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(6) Delivery shall be made by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party to an individual who is at least 21 years of age and presents proper identification verifying the age of such individual; (7) At the time of delivery, the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party shall verify the identity and age of the individual accepting delivery by validating the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery in person and obtaining his or her signature on a written or electronic acknowledgment of receipt of the order and certification of legal age to purchase malt beverages and wine. The packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party shall scan or otherwise verify the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery at the time of delivery and shall retain a record of such individual's name and date of birth that shall be available for inspection upon request for a minimum of three years; (8) The packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party conducting the delivery shall refuse to make the delivery if:
(A) No individual is visibly present and available at the address to accept delivery; or (B) The individual visibly present and available attempting to accept the delivery:
(i) Is less than 21 years of age; (ii) Fails to produce proper identification verifying his or her age; (iii) Fails to provide a signature that matches such proper identification; or (iv) Is noticeably intoxicated; (9) All deliveries shall be inspected at the time of delivery by the individual accepting such delivery. The transaction shall be deemed complete upon acceptance of delivery of the malt beverages and wine, and all sales shall be final; (10) The delivery address shall be located within the local licensing jurisdiction of the packaged goods retailer; (11) The delivery shall take place only during the lawful times when malt beverages and wine can be sold by the packaged goods retailer for consumption off the premises; (12) The delivery shall be made only within the same calendar day on which the malt beverages and wine leave the licensed premises of the packaged goods retailer for delivery; and (13) No delivery shall knowingly be made to any address or to any property that is part of: (A) Any public or private elementary or secondary educational school, including without limitation any dormitory, housing, or common space located on the campus of any elementary or secondary educational school; (B) Any prison, reformatory, and other correctional facilities; (C) Any addiction or substance abuse facilities; (D) Any locker, mailbox, package shipping location, or similar service or storage facility business; or (E) Any retailer. (c) A packaged goods retailer may use electronic means to market, receive, and process orders for malt beverages and wine it is licensed to sell placed by individuals who are at

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least 21 years of age, provided that any such orders shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) A packaged goods retailer may market, receive, and process orders for malt beverages and wine it is licensed to sell placed by individuals who are at least 21 years of age using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by a third party, provided that any such orders shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section and:
(1) The packaged goods retailer maintains control and responsibility over the sales transaction and the transfer of the physical possession of the malt beverages and wine from the inventory of such packaged goods retailer to the individual conducting the delivery in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) The packaged goods retailer shall retain sole discretion to determine whether to accept and complete an order or to reject an order; (3) The purchase transaction takes place between the individual placing the order and the packaged goods retailer and the packaged goods retailer appears as the merchant of record at all times, including at the time of purchase and at the time of receipt of the delivery; (4) Any credit or debit card information provided by the individual placing the order to a third party for the purpose of transacting the purchase with the packaged goods retailer is automatically directed to the packaged goods retailer; (5) The packaged goods retailer that accepts the order receives the payment that is made by the individual who is transacting the purchase with such packaged goods retailer; and (6) The delivery of malt beverages and wine to the individual who placed the order is made by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party in compliance with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section. (d.1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except where prohibited by local ordinance or resolution, a licensed retail package liquor store that is also a packaged goods retailer may deliver distilled spirits in unbroken packages lawfully sold to and purchased by an individual for personal use and not for resale in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions as provided in this Code section for the delivery of malt beverages and wine. (e) The department shall develop a curriculum for or list of required elements of the sales and delivery training required under subparagraph (b)(4)(D) of this Code section and shall determine the providers approved to conduct such training. A packaged goods retailer or third party may submit to the department a proposed program for such required training, upon receipt of which the department shall have 15 days to approve, deny, or indicate what modifications are necessary to such program. (f) Persons appointed by the commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the department shall, in addition to the powers and duties provided for in Code Section 3-2-30, have the power to inspect, without a warrant, in a lawful manner any premises of the packaged goods retailer or any vehicle or other transportation device being used by the packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party to make a delivery under this Code section for the purpose of:

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(1) Determining if any of the provisions of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated under its authority is being violated; or (2) Securing evidence as may be needed for an administrative proceedings action, as provided in this Code section or any other provisions of this title. (g) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out or make effective the provisions of this Code section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations governing the training of individuals making deliveries. (h)(1) In addition to the commissioner's power to suspend, revoke, or cancel licenses, permits, or registrations issued pursuant to this title, upon a violation of any provision of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner shall have the power to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation and may suspend for up to 30 days for each violation the authorization provided by this Code section for the packaged goods retailer to deliver malt beverages and wine or to use an employee or third party to deliver malt beverages and wine. Any violation committed by an employee or a third party shall be attributed to and deemed to be an act taken by a packaged goods retailer for purposes of this Code section. A packaged goods retailer, employee, and third party may each be fined for the same violation. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow the commissioner to suspend or terminate the authorization of a packaged goods retailer to sell malt beverages and wine on the licensed premises as a result of a violation of this Code section by a third party. (2) Any local governing authority of a municipality or county that issues a license to a packaged goods retailer and allows for delivery of malt beverages and wine by a packaged goods retailer, an employee, or a third party may impose penalties upon a packaged goods retailer, employee, or third party, and may fine more than one person for the same violation, provided that such penalties do not exceed the amount of the fine or the number of delivery suspension days provided for in this paragraph. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow any local governing authority of a municipality or county to suspend or terminate the authorization of a packaged goods retailer to sell malt beverages and wine on the licensed premises as a result of a violation of this Code section. (3) The penalties provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any criminal penalties that may otherwise be provided by law."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 3-3-21, relating to sales of alcoholic beverages near churches, school buildings, or other sites, as follows:
"(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit the licensing of the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages by:
(1) Hotels of 50 rooms or more which have been in continuous operation for a period of at least five years preceding July 1, 1981; (2) Bona fide private clubs, owning their own homes, subject to licensing under Chapter 7 of this title; and

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(3) Licensees for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises only who shall be subject to regulation as to distances from churches, schools, and colleges college campuses by counties and municipalities; and (4) Licensees for retail sale packages of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises who shall be subject to regulation as to distances from college campuses by counties and municipalities; provided, however, that such distances may be less restrictive than those provided in this Code section but shall not be more restrictive; and provided, further, that if such licensees are not regulated as to distances from college campuses by a county or municipality, then the distances set forth in this Code section shall govern such licensees. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'college campus' shall include, but shall not be limited to, all buildings and grounds of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 3-3-26, relating to allowing or permitting the breaking of packages or drinking of contents thereof on premises, as follows:
"3-3-26. (a) Except as provided in this Code section or Chapter 15 of this title, no retail package liquor store No retail dealer shall knowingly and intentionally allow or permit the breaking of any package or packages containing alcoholic beverages on the premises where sold or allow or permit the drinking of the contents of such package or packages on the premises where sold. This Code section shall not apply with respect to sales pursuant to a license for consumption on the premises. (b) Nothing in this title shall be construed to prohibit a representative or salesperson of a manufacturer or wholesaler from opening a package of alcoholic beverages on the premises of a retail package liquor store or other retail dealer for the purpose of providing samples of such alcoholic beverage product to a retail dealer or its employees for consumption on the licensed premises, provided that:
(1) All samples are provided and consumed in the presence of a representative or salesperson of the manufacturer or wholesaler in an office, storage room, or other area of the licensed premises of the retail dealer that is closed to the public; and (2) Such representative or salesperson of the manufacturer or wholesaler removes from the licensed premises any packages he or she brought onto such licensed premises in order to provide samples of alcoholic beverage products. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'sample' means a small amount of any malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirits. (c) The commissioner shall promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as he or she may deem reasonable and necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Code section."

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SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 3-4-25, relating to holder of retail dealer's license authorized to sell only unbroken packages and prohibition against the breaking of packages or drinking of the contents thereof on the premises, as follows:
"3-4-25. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 3-3-26 or Chapter 15 of this title, a A retail dealer's license shall authorize the holder to sell distilled spirits only in the original and unbroken package or packages, which package or packages shall contain not less than 50 milliliters each. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 3-3-26 or Chapter 15 of this title, a retail dealer's The license shall not permit the breaking of the package or packages on the premises where sold and shall not permit the drinking of the contents of the package or packages on the premises where sold."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15
3-15-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Licensed premises' means any premises in which any alcoholic beverages are sold in unbroken packages and shall include any premises which are required by law to be licensed to sell any alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages. (2) 'Licensee' means the holder of a retail package liquor store license. (3) 'Operator' means an owner, licensee, operator, manager, or person in charge of any licensed premises. (4) 'Sample' means a small amount of any malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirits. (5) 'Tasting event' means a scheduled event hosted by a licensee at which free samples may be provided and that may be open to the general public or limited by invitation.
3-15-2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in all counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful, retail package liquor stores shall be authorized to conduct up to 52 tasting events per calendar year, subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) A tasting event shall only take place on the licensed premises and only at times at which such alcoholic beverages may be lawfully sold on such licensed premises; (2) Only one tasting event per day may be held on the licensed premises and such tasting event shall not exceed four hours; (3) Only one type of alcoholic beverage may be served at a tasting event, either malt beverages, wine, or distilled spirits; provided, however, that more than one brand of

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such type of alcoholic beverage may be offered so long as not more than four packages are open at any one time; (4) If the tasting event is for malt beverages, a consumer shall not be served more than eight ounces of malt beverages during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for wine, a consumer shall not be served more than five ounces of wine during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for distilled spirits, a consumer shall not be served more than one and one-half ounces of distilled spirits during such tasting event; (5) Only alcoholic beverages that the licensee is licensed to sell on the licensed premises may be offered as part of a tasting event, and such alcoholic beverages shall be part of the licensee's inventory; (6) Only food that is lawful to sell on the licensed premises, under this title or under any rules or regulations of the commissioner, may be served as part of a tasting event. Such food shall be offered at no cost to the consumer; (7) Any operator or employee of the licensee may refuse to provide any brand, type, or quantity of alcoholic beverage to any consumer; (8) The licensee shall notify the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located prior to holding a tasting event; (9) Any broken package containing alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises that is not licensed for retail sales for consumption on the premises shall be kept locked in a secure room or cabinet by the operator of the licensed premises except when in use during a tasting event; (10) Representatives and salespersons of manufacturers or wholesalers may attend a tasting event; provided, however, that such representatives and salespersons shall not host the tasting event, pour any alcoholic beverage, or provide anything of value to any consumer or to the licensee or an employee of a licensee; and (11) Any other terms, conditions, and limitations as may be required or imposed by the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located.
3-15-3. The commissioner shall promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as he or she may deem reasonable and necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter.
3-15-4. Upon a violation by a retail dealer of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner shall have the power to place conditions or limitations on such retail dealer's license and to modify or amend such conditions or limitations."
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Harrell of the 106th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 879.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley N Benton N Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell N Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter N Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper N Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England Y Erwin N Evans N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill N Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

N McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C N Morris, G N Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Pruett N Pullin N Reeves N Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn N Watson E Welch N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 114, nays 45.

The motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 819. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Park of the 101st, Williams of the 168th, Glanton of the 75th, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to authorize the issuance of veterans' licenses to any person who is a United States citizen and resident of this state who served in the military for an ally of the United States during a time of war or other conflict; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 521. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Cooper of the 43rd, Pruett of the 149th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to authorize temporary licenses for dentists licensed in other states to provide dental care to indigent populations in this state; to provide for notice; to provide for length of validity of temporary licenses; to provide for application; to provide for specified dental care; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 983. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise the information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; to allow a sexual offender who is in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, to satisfy the annual registration requirements by registering at any time during

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the sexual offender's month of birth; to remove the requirement that a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, be fingerprinted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise the information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; to allow a sexual offender who is in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, to satisfy the annual registration requirements by registering at any time during the sexual offender's month of birth; to remove the requirement that a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, be fingerprinted; to repeal the registration fee collection requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, is amended by revising Code Section 42-112, relating to State Sexual Offender Registry, as follows:
"42-1-12. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Address' means the street or route address of the sexual offender's residence. For purposes of this Code section, the term shall not mean a post office box. (2) 'Appropriate official' means:
(A) With respect to a sexual offender who is sentenced to probation without any sentence of incarceration in the state prison system or who is sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title, relating to first offenders, the Department of Community Supervision; (B) With respect to a sexual offender who is sentenced to a period of incarceration in a prison under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections and who is subsequently released from prison or placed on probation, the commissioner of corrections or his or her designee;

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(C) With respect to a sexual offender who is placed on parole, the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles or his or her designee; and (D) With respect to a sexual offender who is placed on probation through a private probation agency, the director of the private probation agency or his or her designee. (3) 'Area where minors congregate' shall include all public and private parks and recreation facilities, playgrounds, skating rinks, neighborhood centers, gymnasiums, school bus stops, public libraries, and public and community swimming pools. (4) 'Assessment criteria' means the tests that the board members use to determine the likelihood that a sexual offender will commit another criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or commit a dangerous sexual offense. (5) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. (6) 'Child care facility' means all public and private pre-kindergarten facilities, child care learning centers, preschool facilities, and long-term care facilities for children. (6.1) 'Child care learning center' shall have the same meaning as set forth in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-1A-2. (7) 'Church' means a place of public religious worship. (8) 'Conviction' includes a final judgment of conviction entered upon a verdict or finding of guilty of a crime, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere. A defendant who is discharged without adjudication of guilt and who is not considered to have a criminal conviction pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title, relating to first offenders, shall be subject to the registration requirements of this Code section for the period of time prior to the defendant's discharge after completion of his or her sentence or upon the defendant being adjudicated guilty. Unless otherwise required by federal law, a defendant who is discharged without adjudication of guilt and who is not considered to have a criminal conviction pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title, relating to first offenders, shall not be subject to the registration requirements of this Code section upon the defendant's discharge. (9)(A) 'Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor' with respect to convictions occurring on or before June 30, 2001, means any criminal offense under Title 16 or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of:
(i) Kidnapping of a minor, except by a parent; (ii) False imprisonment of a minor, except by a parent; (iii) Criminal sexual conduct toward a minor; (iv) Solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct; (v) Use of a minor in a sexual performance; (vi) Solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution; or (vii) Any conviction resulting from an underlying sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (B) 'Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor' with respect to convictions occurring after June 30, 2001, means any criminal offense under Title 16 or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of:

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(i) Kidnapping of a minor, except by a parent; (ii) False imprisonment of a minor, except by a parent; (iii) Criminal sexual conduct toward a minor; (iv) Solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct; (v) Use of a minor in a sexual performance; (vi) Solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution; (vii) Use of a minor to engage in any sexually explicit conduct to produce any visual medium depicting such conduct; (viii) Creating, publishing, selling, distributing, or possessing any material depicting a minor or a portion of a minor's body engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (ix) Transmitting, making, selling, buying, or disseminating by means of a computer any descriptive or identifying information regarding a child for the purpose of offering or soliciting sexual conduct of or with a child or the visual depicting of such conduct; (x) Conspiracy to transport, ship, receive, or distribute visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct; or (xi) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, a conviction for a misdemeanor shall not be considered a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor, and conduct which is adjudicated in juvenile court shall not be considered a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor. (10)(A) 'Dangerous sexual offense' with respect to convictions occurring on or before June 30, 2006, means any criminal offense, or the attempt to commit any criminal offense, under Title 16 as specified in this paragraph or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of the same or similar elements of the following offenses: (i) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (iii) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (iv) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; or (v) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2. (B) 'Dangerous sexual offense' with respect to convictions occurring between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2015, means any criminal offense, or the attempt to commit any criminal offense, under Title 16 as specified in this paragraph or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of the same or similar elements of the following offenses: (i) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent; (iii) False imprisonment in violation of Code Section 16-5-41 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent;

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(iv) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (v) Sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vi) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vii) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (viii) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (ix) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, unless the person was convicted of a misdemeanor offense; (x) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (xi) Sexual assault against persons in custody in violation of Code Section 16-65.1; (xii) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (xiii) A second conviction for sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-622.1; (xiv) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; (xv) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100; (xvi) Electronically furnishing obscene material to minors in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.1; (xvii) Computer pornography and child exploitation in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.2; (xviii) Obscene telephone contact in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.3; or (xix) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor or an attempt to commit a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (B.1) 'Dangerous sexual offense' with respect to convictions occurring between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017, means any criminal offense, or the attempt to commit any criminal offense, under Title 16 as specified in this subparagraph or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of the same or similar elements of the following offenses: (i) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent; (iii) Trafficking a person for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-5-46; (iv) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (v) Sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vi) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vii) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (viii) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (ix) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, unless the person was convicted of a misdemeanor offense; (x) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (xi) Sexual assault against persons in custody in violation of Code Section 16-65.1;

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(xii) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (xiii) A second conviction for sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-622.1; (xiv) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; (xv) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100; (xvi) Electronically furnishing obscene material to minors in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.1; (xvii) Computer pornography and child exploitation in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.2; (xviii) Obscene telephone contact in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.3; or (xix) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor or an attempt to commit a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (B.2) 'Dangerous sexual offense' with respect to convictions occurring between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, means any criminal offense, or the attempt to commit any criminal offense, under Title 16 as specified in this subparagraph or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of the same or similar elements of the following offenses: (i) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent; (iii) Trafficking an individual for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 165-46; (iv) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (v) Sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vi) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vii) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (viii) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (ix) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, unless the person was convicted of a misdemeanor offense; (x) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (xi) Sexual assault against persons in custody in violation of Code Section 16-65.1; (xii) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (xiii) A second conviction for sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-622.1; (xiv) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; (xv) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100; (xvi) Electronically furnishing obscene material to minors in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.1; (xvii) Computer pornography and child exploitation in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.2; (xviii) Obscene telephone contact in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.3; or

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(xix) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor or an attempt to commit a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (B.3) 'Dangerous sexual offense' with respect to convictions occurring after June 30, 2019, means any criminal offense, or the attempt to commit any criminal offense, under Title 16 as specified in this subparagraph or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of the same or similar elements of the following offenses: (i) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (ii) Kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40 which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent; (iii) Trafficking an individual for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 165-46; (iv) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (v) Sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vi) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (vii) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (viii) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (ix) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, unless the person was convicted of a misdemeanor offense; (x) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (xi) Improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first or second degree in violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1, unless the punishment imposed was not subject to Code Section 17-10-6.2; (xii) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (xiii) A second or subsequent conviction for sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.1; (xiv) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; (xv) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100; (xvi) Electronically furnishing obscene material to minors in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.1; (xvii) Computer pornography and child exploitation in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.2; (xviii) A second or subsequent conviction for obscene telephone contact in violation of Code Section 16-12-100.3; or (xix) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor or an attempt to commit a sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, a conviction for a misdemeanor shall not be considered a dangerous sexual offense, and conduct which is adjudicated in juvenile court shall not be considered a dangerous sexual offense. (11) 'Institution of higher education' means a private or public community college, state university, state college, or independent postsecondary institution.

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(12) 'Level I risk assessment classification' means the sexual offender is a low sex offense risk and low recidivism risk for future sexual offenses. (13) 'Level II risk assessment classification' means the sexual offender is an intermediate sex offense risk and intermediate recidivism risk for future sexual offenses and includes all sexual offenders who do not meet the criteria for classification either as a sexually dangerous predator or for Level I risk assessment. (14) 'Minor' means any individual under the age of 18 years and any individual that the sexual offender believed at the time of the offense was under the age of 18 years if such individual was the victim of an offense. (15) 'Public and community swimming pools' includes municipal, school, hotel, motel, or any pool to which access is granted in exchange for payment of a daily fee. The term includes apartment complex pools, country club pools, or subdivision pools which are open only to residents of the subdivision and their guests. This term does not include a private pool or hot tub serving a single-family dwelling and used only by the residents of the dwelling and their guests. (16) 'Required registration information' means:
(A) Name; social security number; age; race; sex; date of birth; height; weight; hair color; eye color; fingerprints; and photograph; (B) Address, within this state or out of state, and, if applicable in addition to the address, a rural route address and a post office box; (C) If the place of residence is a motor vehicle or trailer, the vehicle identification number, the license tag number, and a description, including color scheme, of the motor vehicle or trailer; (D) If the place of residence is a mobile home, the mobile home location permit number; the name and address of the owner of the home; a description, including the color scheme of the mobile home; and, if applicable, a description of where the mobile home is located on the property; (E) If the place of residence is a manufactured home, the name and address of the owner of the home; a description, including the color scheme of the manufactured home; and, if applicable, a description of where the manufactured home is located on the property; (F) If the place of residence is a vessel, live-aboard vessel, or houseboat, the hull identification number; the manufacturer's serial number; the name of the vessel, liveaboard vessel, or houseboat; the registration number; and a description, including color scheme, of the vessel, live-aboard vessel, or houseboat; (F.1) If the place of residence is the status of homelessness, information as provided under paragraph (2.1) of subsection (f) of this Code section; (G) Date of employment, place of any employment, and address of employer; (H) Place of vocation and address of the place of vocation; (I) Vehicle make, model, color, and license tag number; (J) If enrolled, employed, or carrying on a vocation at an institution of higher education in this state, the name, address, and county of each institution, including each campus attended, and enrollment or employment status; and

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(K) The name of the crime or crimes for which the sexual offender is registering and the date released from prison or placed on probation, parole, or supervised release; and (L) The landline and mobile telephone numbers of the sexual offender. (17) 'Risk assessment classification' means the notification level into which a sexual offender is placed based on the board's assessment. (18) 'School' means all public and private kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools. (19) 'School bus stop' means a school bus stop as designated by local school boards of education or by a private school. (20) 'Sexual offender' means any individual: (A) Who has been convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or any dangerous sexual offense; (B) Who has been convicted under the laws of another state or territory, under the laws of the United States, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or in a tribal court of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or a dangerous sexual offense; or (C) Who is required to register pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section. (21) 'Sexually dangerous predator' means a sexual offender: (A) Who was designated as a sexually violent predator between July 1, 1996, and June 30, 2006; or (B) Who is determined by the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board to be at risk of perpetrating any future dangerous sexual offense. (22) 'Vocation' means any full-time, part-time, or volunteer employment with or without compensation exceeding 14 consecutive days or for an aggregate period of time exceeding 30 days during any calendar year. (b) Before a sexual offender who is required to register under this Code section is released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation, the appropriate official shall: (1) Inform the sexual offender of the obligation to register, the amount of the registration fee, and how to maintain registration; (2) Obtain the information necessary for the required registration information; (3) Inform the sexual offender that, if the sexual offender changes any of the required registration information, other than residence address, the sexual offender shall give the new information to the sheriff of the county with whom the sexual offender is registered within 72 hours of the change of information; if the information is the sexual offender's new residence address, the sexual offender shall give the information to the sheriff of the county with whom the sexual offender last registered within 72 hours prior to moving and to the sheriff of the county to which the sexual offender is moving within 72 hours prior to moving; (4) Inform the sexual offender that he or she shall also register in any state where he or she is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student;

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(5) Inform the sexual offender that, if he or she changes residence to another state, the sexual offender shall register the new address with the sheriff of the county with whom the sexual offender last registered and that the sexual offender shall also register with a designated law enforcement agency in the new state within 72 hours after establishing residence in the new state; (6) Obtain fingerprints and a current photograph of the sexual offender; (7) Require the sexual offender to read and sign a form stating that the obligations of the sexual offender have been explained; (8) Obtain and forward any information obtained from the clerk of court pursuant to Code Section 42-5-50 to the sheriff's office of the county in which the sexual offender will reside; and (9) If required by Code Section 42-1-14, place any required electronic monitoring system on the sexually dangerous predator and explain its operation and cost. (c) The Department of Corrections shall: (1) Forward to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation a copy of the form stating that the obligations of the sexual offender have been explained; (2) Forward any required registration information to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (3) Forward the sexual offender's fingerprints and photograph to the sheriff's office of the county where the sexual offender is going to reside; (4) Inform the board and the prosecuting attorney for the jurisdiction in which a sexual offender was convicted of the impending release of a sexual offender at least eight months prior to such release so as to facilitate compliance with Code Section 42-1-14; and (5) Keep all records of sexual offenders in a secure facility in accordance with Code Sections 15-1-10, 15-6-62, and 15-6-62.1 until official proof of death of a registered sexual offender; thereafter, the records shall be destroyed. (c.1) The Department of Community Supervision shall keep all records of sexual offenders in a secure facility in accordance with Code Sections 15-1-10, 15-6-62, and 156-62.1 until official proof of death of a registered sexual offender; thereafter, the records shall be destroyed. (d) No sexual offender shall be released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation until: (1) The appropriate official has provided the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the sheriff's office in the county where the sexual offender will be residing with the sexual offender's required registration information and risk assessment classification level; and (2) The sexual offender's name has been added to the list of sexual offenders maintained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the sheriff's office as required by this Code section. (e) Registration pursuant to this Code section shall be required by any individual who: (1) Is convicted on or after July 1, 1996, of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor; (2) Is convicted on or after July 1, 1996, of a dangerous sexual offense;

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(3) Has previously been convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor and may be released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation on or after July 1, 1996; (4) Has previously been convicted of a sexually violent offense or dangerous sexual offense and may be released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation on or after July 1, 1996; (5) Is a resident of Georgia who intends to reside in this state and who is convicted under the laws of another state or the United States, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or in a tribal court of a sexually violent offense, a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor on or after July 1, 1999, or a dangerous sexual offense on or after July 1, 1996; (6) Is a nonresident who changes residence from another state or territory of the United States or any other place to Georgia who is required to register as a sexual offender under federal law, military law, tribal law, or the laws of another state or territory or who has been convicted in this state of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or any dangerous sexual offense; (7) Is a nonresident sexual offender who enters this state for the purpose of employment or any other reason for a period exceeding 14 consecutive days or for an aggregate period of time exceeding 30 days during any calendar year regardless of whether such sexual offender is required to register under federal law, military law, tribal law, or the laws of another state or territory; or (8) Is a nonresident sexual offender who enters this state for the purpose of attending school as a full-time or part-time student regardless of whether such sexual offender is required to register under federal law, military law, tribal law, or the laws of another state or territory. (f) Any sexual offender required to register under this Code section shall: (1) Provide the required registration information to the appropriate official before being released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation; (2) Register in person with the sheriff of the county in which the sexual offender resides within 72 hours after the sexual offender's release from prison or placement on parole, supervised release, probation, or entry into this state; (2.1) In the case of a sexual offender whose place of residence is the status of homelessness, in lieu of the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection, register in person with the sheriff of the county in which the sexual offender sleeps within 72 hours after the sexual offender's release from prison or placement on parole, supervised release, probation, or entry into this state and provide the location where he or she sleeps; (3) Maintain the required registration information with the sheriff of each county in which the sexual offender resides or sleeps; (4) Renew the required registration information with the sheriff of the county in which the sexual offender resides or sleeps by reporting in person to the sheriff within 72 hours prior to such offender's birthday each year to be photographed and fingerprinted;

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(4.1) In the case of a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, the sexual offender may satisfy the annual registration requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection by registering at any time during the sexual offender's month of birth. Additionally, in the case of a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, such sexual offender shall not be required to be fingerprinted pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection but the sheriff shall be authorized to photograph the offender. (5) Update the required registration information with the sheriff of the county in which the sexual offender resides within 72 hours of any change to the required registration information, other than where he or she resides or sleeps if such person is homeless. If the information is the sexual offender's new address, the sexual offender shall give the information regarding the sexual offender's new address to the sheriff of the county in which the sexual offender last registered within 72 hours prior to any change of address and to the sheriff of the county to which the sexual offender is moving within 72 hours prior to establishing such new address. If the sexual offender is homeless and the information is the sexual offender's new sleeping location, within 72 hours of changing sleeping locations, the sexual offender shall give the information regarding the sexual offender's new sleeping location to the sheriff of the county in which the sexual offender last registered, and if the county has changed, to the sheriff of the county to which the sexual offender has moved; and (6) Continue to comply with the registration requirements of this Code section for the entire life of the sexual offender, excluding ensuing periods of incarceration. (g) A sexual offender required to register under this Code section may petition to be released from the registration requirements and from the residency or employment restrictions of this Code section in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 42-119. (h)(1) The appropriate official or sheriff shall, within 72 hours after receipt of the required registration information, forward such information to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Once the data is entered into the Criminal Justice Information System by the appropriate official or sheriff, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the sheriff of the sexual offender's county of residence, either permanent or temporary, the sheriff of the county of employment, and the sheriff of the county where the sexual offender attends an institution of higher education within 24 hours of entering the data or any change to the data. (2) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall:
(A) Transmit all information, including the conviction data and fingerprints, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 24 hours of entering the data; (B) Establish operating policies and procedures concerning record ownership, quality, verification, modification, and cancellation; and (C) Perform mail out and verification duties as follows:

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(i) Send each month Criminal Justice Information System network messages to sheriffs listing sexual offenders due for verification; (ii) Create a photo image file from original entries and provide such entries to sheriffs to assist in sexual offender identification and verification; (iii) Mail a nonforwardable verification form to the last reported address of the sexual offender within ten days prior to the sexual offender's birthday; (iv) If the sexual offender changes residence to another state, notify the law enforcement agency with which the sexual offender shall register in the new state; and (v) Maintain records required under this Code section. (i) The sheriff's office in each county shall: (1) Prepare and maintain a list of all sexual offenders and sexually dangerous predators residing in each county. Such list shall include the sexual offender's name; age; physical description; address; crime of conviction, including conviction date and the jurisdiction of the conviction; photograph; and the risk assessment classification level provided by the board, and an explanation of how the board classifies sexual offenders and sexually dangerous predators; (2) Electronically submit and update all information provided by the sexual offender within two business days to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in a manner prescribed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (3) Maintain and provide a list, manually or electronically, of every sexual offender residing in each county so that it may be available for inspection: (A) In the sheriff's office; (B) In any county administrative building; (C) In the main administrative building for any municipal corporation; (D) In the office of the clerk of the superior court so that such list is available to the public; and (E) On a website maintained by the sheriff of the county for the posting of general information; (4) Update the public notices required by paragraph (3) of this subsection within two business days of the receipt of such information; (5) Inform the public of the presence of sexual offenders in each community; (6) Update the list of sexual offenders residing in the county upon receipt of new information affecting the residence address of a sexual offender or upon the registration of a sexual offender moving into the county by virtue of release from prison, relocation from another county, conviction in another state, federal court, military tribunal, or tribal court. Such list, and any additions to such list, shall be delivered, within 72 hours of updating the list of sexual offenders residing in the county, to all schools or institutions of higher education located in the county; (7) Within 72 hours of the receipt of changed required registration information, notify the Georgia Bureau of Investigation through the Criminal Justice Information System of each change of information;

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(8) Retain the verification form stating that the sexual offender still resides at the address last reported; (9) Enforce the criminal provisions of this Code section. The sheriff may request the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to enforce the provisions of this Code section; (10) Cooperate and communicate with other sheriffs' offices in this state and in the United States to maintain current data on the location of sexual offenders; (11) Determine the appropriate time of day for reporting by sexual offenders, which shall be consistent with the reporting requirements of this Code section; (12) If required by Code Section 42-1-14, place any electronic monitoring system on the sexually dangerous predator and explain its operation and cost; and (13) Provide current information on names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders to campus police with jurisdiction for the campus of an institution of higher education if the campus is within the sheriff's jurisdiction; and (14) Collect the annual $250.00 registration fee from the sexual offender and transmit such fees to the state for deposit into the general fund. (j)(1) The sheriff of the county where the sexual offender resides or last registered shall be the primary law enforcement official charged with communicating the whereabouts of the sexual offender and any changes in required registration information to the sheriff's office of the county or counties where the sexual offender is employed, volunteers, attends an institution of higher education, or moves. (2) The sheriff's office may post the list of sexual offenders in any public building in addition to those locations enumerated in subsection (h) of this Code section. (k) The Georgia Crime Information Center shall create the Criminal Justice Information System network transaction screens by which appropriate officials shall enter original data required by this Code section. Screens shall also be created for sheriffs' offices for the entry of record confirmation data; employment; changes of residence, institutions of higher education, or employment; or other pertinent data to assist in sexual offender identification. (l)(1) On at least an annual basis, the Department of Education shall obtain from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation a complete list of the names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders and shall provide access to such information, accompanied by a hold harmless provision, to each school in this state. In addition, the Department of Education shall provide information to each school in this state on accessing and retrieving from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's website a list of the names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders. (2) On at least an annual basis, the Department of Early Care and Learning shall provide current information to all child care programs regulated pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-10 and to all child care learning centers, day-care, group day-care, and family day-care programs regulated pursuant to Code Section 49-5-12 on accessing and retrieving from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's website a list of the names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders and shall include, on a continuing basis,

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such information with each application for licensure, commissioning, or registration for early care and education programs. (3) On at least an annual basis, the Department of Human Services shall provide current information to all long-term care facilities for children on accessing and retrieving from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's website a list of the names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders. (m) Within ten days of the filing of a defendant's discharge and exoneration of guilt pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title, the clerk of court shall transmit the order of discharge and exoneration to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and any sheriff maintaining records required under this Code section. (n) Any individual who: (1) Is required to register under this Code section and who fails to comply with the requirements of this Code section; (2) Provides false information; or (3) Fails to respond directly to the sheriff of the county where he or she resides or sleeps within 72 hours prior to such individual's birthday shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 30 years; provided, however, that upon the conviction of the second offense under this subsection, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 30 years. (o) The information collected pursuant to this Code section shall be treated as private data except that: (1) Such information may be disclosed to law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes; (2) Such information may be disclosed to government agencies conducting confidential background checks; and (3) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation or any sheriff maintaining records required under this Code section shall, in addition to the requirements of this Code section to inform the public of the presence of sexual offenders in each community, release such other relevant information collected under this Code section that is necessary to protect the public concerning sexual offenders required to register under this Code section, except that the identity of a victim of an offense that requires registration under this Code section shall not be released. (p) The Board of Public Safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center to implement and carry out the provisions of this Code section. (q) Law enforcement agencies, employees of law enforcement agencies, and state officials shall be immune from liability for good faith conduct under this article. (r) Any violation of this Code section is declared to be a continuous offense, and venue for such offense shall be considered to have been committed in any county where: (1) A sexual offender is required to register; (2) An accused fails to comply with the requirements of this Code section; or (3) An accused provides false information."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Williams of the 145th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 983.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 780. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Greene of the 151st, Lott of the 122nd and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-16-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of State Properties Commission generally, so as to allow the commission to use an opinion of value in the valuation of state property where a conveyance of the property by the state is for the sole and direct benefit to the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 855. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Jasperse of the 11th, Gaines of the 117th, McCall of the 33rd, Reeves of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to direct the State Board of Education to determine eligibility criteria for foster care students to receive special education and related services; to require the Department of Education to provide guidance to local school systems; to require local school systems to immediately determine whether to initiate the initial evaluation process for newly enrolled foster care students; to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 914. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Glanton of the 75th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 894. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, McCall of the 33rd, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Pirkle of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, is amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
"(b) The commission shall be composed of the following 11 members: (1)(A) Two members to be appointed by the Governor, each of whom shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants;. (B) No later than May 31, 2021, the Governor shall appoint two members as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose terms shall begin on July 1, 2021, and such members and their successors shall serve terms of four years. The terms of the members appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2021, shall terminate on that date; (2)(A) One member who shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants, to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;. (B) No later than May 31, 2021, the Lieutenant Governor shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on

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July 1, 2021, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2026, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2021, shall terminate on that date; (3)(A) One member who shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;. (B) No later than May 31, 2021, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on July 1, 2021, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2026, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2021, shall terminate on that date; (4) The Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her designee; (5)(A) Two representatives of the crop, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plant industry or of farm related organizations, one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and one of whom shall be appointed by the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. Such representatives shall be licensees or shall otherwise have knowledge of the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants. Each committee shall make its appointment with a quorum present and a majority of those present concurring;. (B) No later than May 31, 2022, two members shall be appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose terms shall begin on July 1, 2022, and such members shall serve a single term of six years. The successors to the two members whose terms end on June 30, 2028, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The terms of the members appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June, 30, 2021, shall terminate on that date; (6)(A) One member who shall be a licensee or shall be otherwise involved in the production, conditioning, or marketing of crops, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plants, to be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture;. (B) No later than May 31, 2022, the Commissioner of Agriculture shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on July 1, 2022, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2027, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2021, shall terminate on that date; (7) The dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia;

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(8) The associate dean for research of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, as a nonvoting member; and
(9)(A) An additional nonvoting member who is a crop, seed, turfgrass, or horticultural plant breeder employed by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, appointed by the dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, after consultation with the commission. (B) No later than May 31, 2022, the dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia shall appoint a member as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whose term shall begin on July 1, 2022, and such member shall serve a single term of five years. The successors to the member whose term ends on June 30, 2027, shall serve terms of four years that begin on July 1 of the year of their appointment. The term of the member appointed as provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and serving as of June 30, 2021, shall terminate on that date. (c) The members of the commission shall enter upon their duties without further act or formality. The commission shall organize each even-numbered odd-numbered year at the meeting next following July 1 of such year, at which time the commission shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson. It shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, who need not be members. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined in one person. The commission may make such bylaws for its government as it deems necessary but is under no duty to do so."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Meeks of the 178th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 894.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 39th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker

Modified Structured Rule

SB 71

Hospital Authority; sale or lease of a hospital; provisions; revise (Substitute)(SCQHC-Jones-25th) Watson-1st

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SB 162 SB 289 SB 308 SB 336 SB 402 SB 407 SB 483

Local Government; disaster mitigation improvements and broadband services infrastructure; downtown development authorities; provide (Substitute)(EU&T-Fleming-121st) Brass-28th Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; mobile homes procure permits and procure and display decals; remove the requirement (Substitute) (Judy-Jones-25th) Mullis-53rd Abandoned Vessels; unattended vessels in public waters; remove certain redundant processes (PS&HS-Hitchens-161st) Kirkpatrick-32nd License Plates; eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; expand (MotV-Hitchens-161st) Gooch-51st (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 2702S) Bonds and Recognizances; conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; provide (Judy-Jones-25th) Robertson-29th Forest Resources and Other Plant Life; harvest and sale of palmetto berries; regulate (A&CA-Burchett-176th) Harper-7th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 1525ERS) "Behavioral Rehabilitation and Stability Services Act"; certain Medicaid reimbursement; enact (Substitute)(SCQHC-Hatchett-150th) Brass-28th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 33 8442S)

Structured Rule

SB 375

Cigarettes and Tobacco Related Products; additional penalties regarding any person under 21 years of age; provide; definition of vapor product; revise (Substitute)(W&M-Rich-97th) Mullis-53rd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 162. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for disaster mitigation improvements and broadband services infrastructure in projects of downtown development authorities and development authorities; to provide

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for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Stephens of the 164th asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House in recess for 15 minutes.
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1678. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Schofield of the 60th and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Valencia Stovall on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1679. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st, Thomas of the 39th, Allen of the 40th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the late Jean Elisabeth Wright upon the occasion of her induction into the Georgia Women of Achievement Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
HR 1680. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st, Alexander of the 66th and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the MAYS Striker 01B Elite Clasico soccer team on its last season; and for other purposes.
HR 1681. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st, Alexander of the 66th and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending health and wellness coaches; and for other purposes.
HR 1682. By Representatives Knight of the 130th and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wildlife Club; and for other purposes.

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HR 1683. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st, Thomas of the 39th and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending STING Inc.; and for other purposes.
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 162. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for disaster mitigation improvements and broadband services infrastructure in projects of downtown development authorities and development authorities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Silcox of the 52nd moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 483. By Senators Brass of the 28th and Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for certain Medicaid reimbursement for patients treated pursuant to a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture; to provide that proceeds from the rural tax credit program received by a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture is not counted against a hospital's cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 410. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide an alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide an alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for a definition; to require electronic transmission of returns to the Department of Revenue by public utilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, is amended by revising subdivision (g)(4)(B)(ii)(III) and adding a new subdivision to read as follows:
"(III) If the taxpayer appeals to the superior court pursuant to this subsection and the final determination of value on appeal is 85 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of equalization, hearing officer, or arbitrator as to any real property, the taxpayer, in addition to the interest provided for in subsection (m) of this Code section, shall recover costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the action. Any appeal of an award of attorney's fees by the county shall be specifically approved by the governing authority of the county. (IV) If the board of assessors appeals to the superior court pursuant to this subsection and the final determination of value on appeal is 85 percent or less of the valuation set by the board of assessors as to any real property, the taxpayer, in addition to the interest provided for in subsection (m) of this Code section, shall recover costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the action. Any appeal of an award of attorney's fees by the county shall be specifically approved by the governing authority of the county."
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value of property, other information, and apportionment to more than one tax jurisdiction, as follows:
"48-5-511. (a)(1) As used in this Code section, the term 'electronic transmission' means any form of communication that does not directly involve the physical transmission of paper and that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved, and reviewed by a recipient thereof and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process. (2) The chief executive officer of each public utility shall be required to make by electronic transmission an annual tax return of all property located in this state to the commissioner. The return shall be made to the commissioner on or before March 1 in each year and shall be current as of January 1 preceding.
(b) The returns of each public utility shall be in writing and sworn to under oath by the chief executive officer to be a just, true, and full return of the fair market value of the property of the public utility without any deduction for indebtedness. Each class or species of property shall be separately named and valued as far as practicable and shall be taxed like all other property under the laws of this state. The returns shall also include the capital stock, net annual profits, gross receipts, business, or income (gross, annual, net, or any other kind) for which the public utility is subject to taxation by the laws of this state. Each parcel of real estate included in the return shall be identified by its street address. If the commissioner is unable to locate the property by its street address after exercising due diligence in attempting to locate the property, then the commissioner may request more information from the taxpayer to help identify the exact location of the property. Such additional information may include a map or parcel identification information.
(c)(1) Each chief executive officer shall apportion, under rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner, the fair market value of his or her public utility's properties to this state, if the public utility owns property in states other than this state, and between the several tax jurisdictions in this state. (2) In promulgating the regulations specifying the method of apportionment, the commissioner shall consider:
(A) The location of the various classes of property; (B) The gross or net investment in the property; (C) Any other factor reflecting the public utility's investment in property; (D) Pertinent business factors reflecting the utility of the property; (E) Pertinent mileage factors; and (F) Any other factors which in the commissioner's judgment are reasonably calculated to apportion fairly and equitably the property between the various tax jurisdictions. (3) Any reasonable value directly attributable to property physically located in one jurisdiction in this state shall not be apportioned to any other jurisdiction in this state."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns
Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter
Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Gullett E Gurtler Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero
Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Meeks
E Metze Y Mitchell
Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Y Trammell Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 1019. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th and Metze of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3910), so as to provide that the offices of mayor and councilmember are part time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1243. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:
HR 1167. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:

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A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 791. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply of certain prescription medications under certain emergency situations; to provide for a definition; to provide the Commissioner with authority to waive time restrictions on such refills; to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to allow pharmacists to dispense certain refill prescription medications under certain circumstances; to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Early Prescription Refills During Emergencies Act."
SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Prescription drug medications may be essential to the maintenance of life or the continuation of therapy for a Georgian with a chronic health condition; (2) During times of natural disaster, many Georgians experience significant delays obtaining necessary prescription medication refills; and (3) Delays in obtaining such medication may result in serious, undesirable health consequences.
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.27. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'health care insurer' means an insurer, a fraternal benefit society, a health care plan, or a health maintenance organization authorized under this title to sell accident and sickness insurance policies, subscriber certificates, or other contracts of insurance by whatever name called. (b) Every health care insurer licensed in this state that provides prescription medication coverage as part of a policy or contract shall waive time restrictions on prescription medication refills, which includes the suspension of electronic 'refill too soon' limitations, to enable insureds or subscribers to refill prescriptions in advance and shall authorize payment to pharmacies for a 30 day supply of any prescription medication, regardless of the date upon which the prescription had most recently been filled by a pharmacist, when the following conditions occur:
(1) The person seeking the prescription medication refill resides in a county or other area of this state that:
(A) Is declared to be under a state of emergency by executive order of the Governor; or (B) Is under a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service; and (2) The prescription medication has refills remaining and a refill is requested within 30 days after the origination date of the conditions described in paragraph (1) of this subsection or until such conditions are terminated by the issuing authority or no longer exist. (c) The Commissioner may by directive as authorized in Code Section 33-2-10 extend the time restriction waiver on prescription medication refills described in subsection (b) of this Code section for 15 or 30 day increments and until such time as he or she determines such extensions are no longer necessary.

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(d) Nothing in this Code section shall exempt any insured or subscriber from compliance with all other terms of the policy or contract providing prescription medication coverage."
SECTION 4. Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, is amended by revising subsection (f) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f)(1) When filling a prescription or refilling a prescription which may be refilled, the pharmacist shall exercise professional judgment in the matter. No prescription shall be filled or refilled with greater frequency than the approximate interval of time that the dosage regimen ordered by the practitioner would indicate, unless extenuating circumstances are documented which would justify a shorter interval of time before the filling or refilling of the prescription. Such circumstances may include but are not limited to instances in which, with regard to a particular county or area of this state, the Governor has issued an executive order or proclamation declaring a state of emergency or the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning, the pharmacist may dispense up to a 30 day supply in the counties or areas affected by such order, proclamation, or warning, provided that:
(A) The prescription is not for a Schedule II controlled substance as set out in Code Section 16-13-26; (B) In the pharmacist's professional judgment, the prescription is essential to the maintenance of life or to the continuation of therapy for a chronic condition; (C) In the pharmacist's professional judgment, the interruption of such therapy might reasonably produce undesirable health consequences or cause physical or mental discomfort; (D) The dispensing pharmacist creates and signs a written order containing all of the prescription information required by this article and by Chapter 13 of Title 16; and (E) The dispensing pharmacist notifies the prescriber of the emergency dispensing within 48 hours after such dispensing and each such dispensing thereafter. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, in order to prevent unintended interruptions in drug therapy for topical ophthalmic products: (A) A pharmacist shall be authorized, without obtaining subsequent authorization from the practitioner or obtaining a new prescription from the practitioner, to permit refills at 70 percent of the predicted days of use; and (B) At the patient's request, a practitioner shall be permitted to authorize refills earlier than 70 percent of the predicted days of use. This paragraph shall apply to refills purchased through retail pharmacies and mail order sources." "(q)(1) A pharmacist may, in the exercise of his or her professional judgment and in consultation with the patient, dispense up to a 90 day supply of maintenance medication

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for treatment of chronic illnesses up to the total number of dosage units as authorized by the prescriber on the prescription, including any refills, unless:
(A) The prescriber has specified on the prescription that concurrently dispensing initial amounts and refills of such maintenance medication is not allowed; or (B) It is the initial filling of a prescription for a new maintenance medication or dosage for the patient. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 791.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Lopez Romero Lott Y Lumsden

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince
Pruett E Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson
Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Representative Gaines of the 117th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 407. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Heath of the 31st, Burke of the 11th, Harrell of the 40th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 576. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Tanner of the 9th, Carpenter of the 4th, Powell of the 32nd and Momtahan of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for the distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for the distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-6-95, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, bond forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, as follows:
"15-6-95. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a clerk of any superior court of this state who receives partial payments, as ordered by the court, of criminal fines, bond forfeitures, or costs shall distribute such sums in the order of priority set forth below:
(1) The amount provided for in Chapter 17 of Title 47 for the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; (2) The amount provided for in Chapter 14 of Title 47 for the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (3) The amount provided for in Chapter 16 of Title 47 for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (4) The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73 The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-149 and the amount provided for in cases of reckless driving for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-151; (5) The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-21-73 The balance of the base fine owed to the county; (6) The amounts provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 for jail construction and staffing; (7) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73; (8) The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 1521-73;

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(9) The balance of the base fine owed to the county The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs; (10) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112 The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries; (11) The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 15-21A6 The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112; (12) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-149 The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund; (13) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-208 for the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; (14) The amounts provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 42-8-34; and (15) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-208 for the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 15-21A-6."

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to rules, regulations, reporting, and accounting, to read as follows:
"(d) In promulgating rules and regulations regarding the priority of distributions of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs from courts other than the superior and state courts, the authority shall follow the priority provisions of Code Section 15-695 insofar as practicable."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Williams of the 145th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 576.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton

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Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 998. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Buckner of the 137th, Corbett of the 174th, McCall of the 33rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to change the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; to revise the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence; to amend Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, so as to revise the implied consent warning; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings;

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to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, so as to extend the term of the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority; to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to change the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; to revise the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft generally, so as to correct erroneous terminology regarding operation of watercraft while intoxicated; to revise the implied consent warning; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27, relating to hunting generally, so as to amend a sunset date; to dispense with certain reports by the department to the General Assembly; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, is amended by revising Code Section 12-3-311, relating to creation of authority, delegation of powers and duties, and duration of authority's existence, as follows: "12-3-311. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts. (b) The authority may delegate to one or more of its members, or to its agents and employees, such powers and duties as it may deem proper. (c) The authority shall exist for 99 years and, upon the expiration thereof, shall exist for an additional 40 years.

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(d) The authority is assigned to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes only."
PART II SECTION 2-1. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended by revising Code Section 27-1-39, relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations, as follows: "27-1-39. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, for purposes of establishing criminal violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources as provided in this title, the term 'rules and regulations' means those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2019 2020."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-3-7, relating to hunting under the influence of alcohol or drugs, by revising paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (f) and paragraph (2) of subsection (g) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) As used in this Code section, the term `alcohol concentration' means grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath."
"(1) If there was at that time a blood an alcohol concentration of 0.05 grams or less, it shall be presumed that the person was not under the influence of alcohol, as prohibited by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) If there was at that time a blood an alcohol concentration in excess of 0.05 grams but less than 0.08 grams, such fact shall not give rise to any presumption that the person was or was not under the influence of alcohol, as prohibited by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section, but such fact may be considered with other competent evidence in determining whether the person was under the influence of alcohol, as prohibited by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section; and (3) If there was at that time or within three hours after hunting, from alcohol consumed before such hunting ended, a blood an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more grams, the person shall be in violation of paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section." "(2) At the time a chemical test or tests are requested, the arresting officer shall read to the person the following implied consent warning:
'The State of Georgia has conditioned your license to hunt in this state upon your submission to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing and you are convicted of hunting while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, your ability to lawfully hunt in this state will be suspended for a period of two years. Your refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence against you at trial. If you submit to testing and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more and if you are

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subsequently convicted of hunting under the influence of alcohol by having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after hunting from alcohol consumed before such hunting ended, your ability to lawfully hunt in this state will be suspended for a period of one year. After first submitting to the required requested state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state administered chemical tests of your (designate which test)?'"
SECTION 2-3. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft generally, is amended in Code Section 52-73, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (1) and adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(1) The term 'alcohol concentration' means grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. (1.1) 'Blind point' means that portion of any of the waters of this state in which there is a natural or man-made obstruction which prevents the operator of a vessel from seeing vessels approaching from the opposite side of the obstruction, thus creating a safety hazard which could result in a boating accident."
SECTION 1-4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 52-7-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of watercraft while under influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs, legal drug use not exempted, blood and other chemical tests, test refusal, owner's liability for allowing another to operate while intoxicated, civil and criminal actions, and child endangerment, by revising subsection (h) as follows:
"(h) In the event of a boating accident involving a fatality, the investigating coroner or medical examiner having jurisdiction shall direct that a chemical blood test to determine blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or the presence of drugs be performed on the dead person or persons and that the results of such test be properly recorded in his or her report."
SECTION 1-5. Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) At the time a chemical test or tests are requested, the arresting officer shall select and read to the person the appropriate implied consent warning from the following:
(1) Implied consent notice for suspects under 21 years of age: 'The State of Georgia has conditioned your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state upon your submission to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are

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under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year. Your refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence against you at trial. If you submit to testing and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.02 grams or more or the presence of any illegal drug, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state may be suspended for a minimum period of one year. After first submitting to the required requested state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state administered chemical tests of your (designate which test)?'; or (2) Implied consent notice for suspects 21 years of age or older: 'The State of Georgia has conditioned your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state upon your submission to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year. Your refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence against you at trial. If you submit to testing and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more or the presence of any illegal drug, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state may be suspended for a minimum period of one year. After first submitting to the required requested state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state administered chemical tests of your (designate which test)?' If any such notice is used by a law enforcement officer to advise a person of his or her rights regarding the administration of chemical testing, such person shall be deemed to have been properly advised of his or her rights under this Code section and under Code Section 52-7-12.6, and the results of any chemical test, or the refusal to submit to a test of such person's blood or urine, shall be admitted into evidence against such person. Such notice shall be read in its entirety but need not be read exactly so long as the substance of the notice remains unchanged."
PART III SECTION 3-1. The General Assembly finds that: (1) The shoal bass has unique sporting qualities; occurs in abundance in the Flint, Chattahoochee, and Ocmulgee rivers; and is dependent upon clean, flowing water; (2) This unique native riverine sport fish moves dozens, and at times hundreds, of miles to complete its spawning and other life stages and is therefore dependent upon long, unobstructed segments of Georgia's rivers, in addition to high-quality shoal habitats; and

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(3) Both the hard rock formations of Georgia's piedmont region and the lime rock formations of Georgia's coastal plain are important to the shoal bass, and important fishing and tourist economies are structured around this unique native riverine sport fish.
SECTION 3-2. Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-3-89. The shoal bass (Micropterus cataractae) is designated as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish."
PART IV SECTION 4-1. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27, relating to hunting generally, is amended by revising paragraph (9) of subsection (a) of Code Section 27-3-4, relating to legal weapons for hunting wildlife generally, use of silencers and suppressors prohibited, and penalty for violations, as follows: "(9) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'air gun' means any pistol, handgun, or shoulder-held device, each of not less than 0.30 caliber, or air bow that propels a projectile in the form of a slug, shot, or arrow equipped with a broadhead utilizing unignited compressed air or gas. Air guns are legal weapons for hunting big game only during primitive weapon hunts, primitive weapon seasons, and firearm seasons. This paragraph shall stand repealed effective July 1, 2020 July 1, 2025, unless continued in effect by the General Assembly prior to that date. At its 2020 2025 regular session, the General Assembly shall review this paragraph to determine whether it should be continued in effect."
SECTION 4-2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 27-3-15, relating to hunting seasons and bag limits, as follows:
"(g)(1) The department shall report to the General Assembly on or before the fifth day of February of each year the estimated number of deer killed, by sex, in the immediately preceding season.
(2) Upon completion of its annual analysis of data from the immediately preceding season, the department shall report to the General Assembly on the same day that it reports to the Board of Natural Resources each year the actual number of deer killed, by sex, in the immediately preceding season."
PART V SECTION 5-1. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 5-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Rhodes of the 120th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 998.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park E Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux E Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 966. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, McCall of the 33rd, Ridley of the 6th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
12-6-250. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Director' means the director of the State Forestry Commission. (2) 'Harvest' or 'harvesting' means the various methods or processes of gathering saw palmetto berries for preservation, storage, use, or sale. (3) 'Landowner' means the person that owns land from which saw palmetto berries are harvested or the person having possession, control, or use of such land that has lawful authority to grant permission to harvest saw palmetto berries from the land. (4) 'Person' means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.

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(5) 'Saw palmetto berries' means the fruit of the plant species Serenoa repens, commonly known as the saw palmetto. (6) 'Saw palmetto berry dealer' means a person that purchases or otherwise obtains saw palmetto berries from a seller for the purpose of selling such saw palmetto berries at retail or for the purpose of selling such saw palmetto berries to another saw palmetto berry dealer or for both such purposes. This term also includes any person that purchases saw palmetto berries directly from a landowner for the purpose of selling such saw palmetto berries at retail. (7) 'Seller' means a person that exchanges or offers to exchange saw palmetto berries for money or for any other valuable consideration.
12-6-251. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The natural occurrence of saw palmetto berries constitutes a significant economic resource for landowners; (2) Such landowners have been victimized by continuous and repeated trespasses onto their lands by persons engaged in harvesting saw palmetto berries and have thus been deprived of the economic benefit of such resources; and (3) The repeated trespasses onto private property by certain persons engaged in the harvesting of saw palmetto berries constitute an organized and methodical deprivation of the rights of others, necessitating the addition of this article.
12-6-252. (a) As a condition of selling saw palmetto berries to a saw palmetto berry dealer within this state, the seller shall obtain and present to the saw palmetto berry dealer a certificate of harvest. A certificate of harvest shall be a written or printed document signed by the landowner from which the saw palmetto berries were harvested granting permission for the harvest of the saw palmetto berries and shall include a harvest start date and end date, which harvest period shall not exceed one year. A certificate of harvest shall be valid for one year. In addition to the permission of the landowner to harvest saw palmetto berries, a certificate of harvest shall include:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner that granted permission to harvest the saw palmetto berries; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized to harvest the saw palmetto berries; and (3) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest. (b) A saw palmetto berry dealer that purchases saw palmetto berries directly from a landowner or a person harvesting saw palmetto berries from another's property shall obtain a landowner's certificate of harvest. A landowner's certificate of harvest shall include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the landowner; (2) The start date, end date, and location, including county, of the harvest; and (3) The landowner's signature.

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12-6-253. (a) A person who participates in the procurement of palmetto berries shall maintain a legible record of all activities and purchase transactions of saw palmetto berries. Such record shall include the following information:
(1) The names and addresses of such person and of the landowner; (2) The date or dates of harvesting; (3) The weight, quantity, or volume and a description of the type of saw palmetto berries harvested; (4) The amount of consideration given for the harvested saw palmetto berries and a copy of the check or voucher or documentation evidencing the electronic funds transfer given as consideration for such harvesting; (5) A signed statement from such person that he or she has the landowner's permission to harvest saw palmetto berries; and (6) A scanned or photocopied copy of a valid personal identification card of such person and of the landowner. (b) A person required to record information as set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall maintain such records for not less than two years from the date of harvest.
12-6-254. When the director or law enforcement finds that any saw palmetto berries are being harvested or offered or exposed for sale in violation of this article, the director or law enforcement may issue and enforce written or printed stop harvest, stop sale, stop use, or removal orders to the owners or custodians of such saw palmetto berries, ordering such individuals to hold the same at a designated location until a certificate of harvest or a landowner's certificate of harvest has been provided and such saw palmetto berries have been released, in writing, by the director or law enforcement, or until such saw palmetto berries have been otherwise legally disposed of by written authority. The director or law enforcement or both shall release saw palmetto berries when the requirements of this article are met.
12-6-255. Any saw palmetto berries obtained or offered for sale in violation of this article shall be subject to seizure on the complaint of the director or law enforcement to the superior court of the county in which the saw palmetto berries are found. If the court finds the status of the saw palmetto berries to be in violation of this article, and orders condemnation of such saw palmetto berries, the saw palmetto berries shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with their quantity, the interests of the parties, and the laws of this state; provided, however, that in no instance shall the saw palmetto berries be ordered by the court to be disposed of without first giving the person claiming to own the saw palmetto berries an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the saw palmetto berries in such manner as to bring the matter into compliance with this article.

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12-6-256. This article shall not be construed so as to affect any landowner that harvests or handles saw palmetto berries for home or personal use.
12-6-257. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the following individuals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00:
(1) A person that exchanges or offers to exchange saw palmetto berries for money or any other valuable consideration with a saw palmetto berry dealer or seller without first obtaining and presenting to the saw palmetto dealer or seller a certificate of harvest as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 12-6-252; (2) A person that harvests saw palmetto berries without first obtaining a landowner's certificate of harvest as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 12-6-252; and (3) A saw palmetto berry dealer or seller that purchases saw palmetto berries without first obtaining a landowner's certificate of harvest as required by subsection (b) of Code Section 12-6-252. (4) A person who knowingly possesses saw palmetto berries harvested in violation of this article. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, when an individual knowingly engages in any of the activities prohibited in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased is less than $1,500.00, such individual shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not less than the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased, but no more than $1,000.00, or confinement for up to 12 months in jail, or both. (2) When an individual knowingly engages in any of the activities prohibited in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased is $1,500.00 or more, such individual shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by not less than the greater of $1,500.00 or the value of the saw palmetto berries exchanged, sold or offered for sale, harvested, or purchased, but neither less than $1,500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or by imprisonment for not more than three years, or both. (c) When a person who knowingly provides false information in executing the statement required by paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-6-253, the person commits the offense of false swearing within the meaning of Code Section 16-10-71. Such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both. (d) A person convicted pursuant to this Code section may, in addition to any fines levied against such person, be ordered to make restitution to the landowner in an amount equal to the value of the saw palmetto berries unlawfully harvested."

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SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Burchett of the 176th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 966.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson E Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park E Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V E Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 140, nays 14.

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The motion prevailed.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 922. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Ridley of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education; to provide for the number of members of the board; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for quorums; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 483-1200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707); to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1033. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Reeves of the 34th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 378), so as to change the salary of the executive assistant to the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1147. By Representative Pullin of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the merger and consolidation of the existing Upson County School System and the existing City of Thomaston Independent School System into a single county-wide school system, approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3794), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related

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matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1156. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Thomas of the 39th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3651), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1165. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4826), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3920); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1200. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wilcox County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4056), so as to provide for the hiring of employees, including an election supervisor, of such board by the county manager of Wilcox County; to provide for the employment of such employees by said county; to provide for the day-to-day supervision of the board's duties; to provide for the distribution of sample ballots and other information by the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1216. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Boddie of the 62nd and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Union City ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for

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compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1217. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the South Fulton Municipal Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3739), so as to change the name of the authority; to revise provisions regarding notice of regular meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1227. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1231. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Yearta of the 152nd, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Chehaw Park Authority, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5755), so as to change the name of the park; to expand the purpose of the authority to include the acquisition of zoological specimens; to change procedures for the appointment of authority members; to change provisions regarding a quorum and majority of the authority; to make the city manager of the City of Albany a voting member of the authority; to revise definitions; to remove certain duties of the City of Albany regarding the authority; to extend the existence of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1245. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority; to provide for construction of the Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1246. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Meeks of the 178th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Ware County Water and Sewer Authority, now known as the Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 705), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5337), so as to provide that all five board members are elected pursuant to the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1248. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cordele; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1249. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 111th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Henry County, Georgia, and each municipality located within Henry County, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 230. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Gambill of the 15th, Oliver of the 82nd, Wilensky of the 79th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to business corporations, so as to provide for benefit corporations; to provide for the application of the Georgia Business Corporation Code; to provide for definitions; to provide for naming; to provide for stock certificates; to provide for amendments and transactions; to provide for duties and limitations of liability of directors of benefit corporations; to provide for annual public benefit reports; to change the definition of a foreign

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corporation; to change provisions relating to the right to dissent; to change provisions relating to the corporate name of a foreign corporation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 663. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to require membership in the system for certain persons employed in certain full-time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; to provide for an election for such current employees; to provide for transfer of funds; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for all other individuals employed by a new court; to modify provisions related to salary; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 716. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th and Smith of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrier issuing health benefit plans to pay insurance agent's commissions and regulation authority, so as to provide that carriers issuing a health benefit plan in this state through an agent shall file proposed commission rates with the department; to provide that carriers that do not pay commission during special enrollments shall upon policy renewals pay such commission along with renewal commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 755. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Jones of the 47th, Nix of the 69th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Glanton of the 75th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school funding, so as to provide that local boards of education shall provide local charter schools with itemized allotment sheets for the upcoming fiscal year by July 1 of each year; to provide that when a local board of education determines that an adjustment to the allocation for a local charter school is necessary, the local board of education shall provide the local charter school with 30 days' notice before the allocation is adjusted, provide an amended itemized allotment sheet to the local charter school, and publish the amended itemized allotment sheet in a prominent location on its website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 857. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Trammell of the 132nd and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, so as to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 893. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Taylor of the 173rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Williamson of the 115th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Special Insurance Fraud Fund, so as to reduce the frequency of assessments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 984. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Fleming of the 121st, Boddie of the 62nd, Sainz of the 180th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to change provisions relating to sentencing; to provide credit for time served; to change provisions relating to the commencement of a sentence when the case has been appealed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1057. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Fleming of the 121st, Erwin of the 28th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to authorize further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial byproducts by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1102. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, so as to provide for a revised homestead option sales tax; to provide for a revised distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an equalized homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local option

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sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for elector petitions and referenda; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 321. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to remove a limitation on where a physician assistant is authorized to practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to authorize the delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-lifethreatening situations; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, is amended in Code Section 43-34-25, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, by revising paragraphs (9), (10), and (11) of subsection (a) and by revising subsection (b), as follows:
"(9) 'Life threatening' means an emergency situation in which a patient's life or physical well-being will be harmed if certain testing is not performed immediately. Reserved. (10) 'Nurse protocol agreement' means a written document mutually agreed upon and signed by an advanced practice registered nurse and a physician, by which document

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the physician delegates to that advanced practice registered nurse the authority to perform certain medical acts pursuant to this Code section, and which acts may include, without being limited to, the ordering of drugs, medical devices, medical treatments, diagnostic studies, or in life-threatening situations radiographic imaging tests. Such agreements shall conform to the provisions set forth in subsection (c) of this Code section. (11) 'Order' means to prescribe pursuant to a nurse protocol agreement which drug, medical device, medical treatment, diagnostic study, or in life-threatening situations radiographic imaging test is appropriate for a patient and to communicate the same in writing, orally, via facsimile, or electronically." "(b) In addition to and without limiting the authority granted pursuant to Code Section 43-34-23, a physician may delegate to an advanced practice registered nurse in accordance with a nurse protocol agreement the authority to order drugs, medical devices, medical treatments, diagnostic studies, or, in life-threatening situations, radiographic imaging tests."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 43-34-103, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, by revising subsections (b), (d), and (e.1) as follows:
"(b)(1) No primary supervising physician shall have enter into a job description with or supervise more than four physician assistants licensed to him or her at a time except as provided in paragraph (4) paragraphs (3) or (4) of this subsection; provided, however, that no physician may supervise more than two physician assistants at any one time except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)(A) A physician may supervise as many as four physician assistants at any one time while practicing in a group practice in which other physician members of such group practice are primary supervising physicians. (B) A physician may supervise as many as four physician assistants at any one time while acting as an alternate supervising physician:
(i) In an institutional setting such as a hospital or clinic; (ii) On call for a primary supervising physician or a group practice; or (iii) If otherwise approved by the board to act as an alternate supervising physician. (3)(2) A primary supervising physician shall designate in writing to the board such other physicians who may serve as an alternate supervising physician for each physician assistant licensed to with which such primary supervising physician has entered into a job description. The board shall have authority to approve or deny such designations in whole or in part; provided, however, that a physician may be listed as an alternate supervising physician for any number of physician assistants so long as he or she only supervises as many physician assistants at any one time as allowed by paragraph (2) paragraphs (1) and (3) of this subsection. (4)(3) No primary supervising physician shall have more than eight physician assistants who have completed a board approved anesthesiologist assistant program licensed to

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him or her at a time or supervise more than four physician assistants who have completed a board approved anesthesiologist assistant program at any one time. (4) Except for physician assistants who have completed a board approved anesthesiologist assistant program, the limitation in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to a physician assistant who is practicing:
(A) In a hospital licensed under Title 31; (B) In any college or university as defined in Code Section 20-8-1; (C) In the Department of Public Health; (D) In any county board of health; (E) In any community service board; (F) In any free health clinic; (G) In a birthing center; (H) In any entity:
(i) Which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in Code Section 48-1-2, and primarily serves uninsured or indigent Medicaid and Medicare patients; or (ii) Which has been established under the authority of or is receiving funds pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 254b or 254c of the United States Public Health Service Act; or (I) In a health maintenance organization that has an exclusive contract with a medical group practice and arranges for the provision of substantially all physician services to enrollees in health benefits of the health maintenance organization." "(d) A physician assistant is authorized to practice in those public or private places or facilities where the supervising physician or alternate supervising physician regularly sees patients, provided that nothing Nothing in this article shall prohibit the rendering of services to a patient by a physician assistant who is not in the physical presence of the supervising physician or preclude a physician assistant from making house calls, performing hospital duties, serving as an ambulance attendant, or performing any functions authorized by the supervising physician which the physician assistant is qualified to perform." "(e.1)(1) In addition to and without limiting the authority granted by Code Section 4334-23, a physician may delegate to a physician assistant, in accordance with a job description, the authority to issue a prescription drug order or orders for any device as defined in Code Section 26-4-5 or to issue any dangerous drug as defined in Code Section 16-13-71 or any Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 on a prescription drug order or prescription device order form as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection. Delegation of such authority shall be contained in the job description required by this Code section. The delegating physician shall remain responsible for the medical acts of the physician assistant performing such delegated acts and shall adequately supervise the physician assistant. If an existing job description for a physician assistant does not contain such authority to order a prescription drug or device order as provided by this subsection, that physician assistant may not issue any such prescription drug or device order until a new job description

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delegating such authority is submitted to and approved by the board. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the written prescription drug order of a Schedule I or II controlled substance. (2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create a presumption of liability, either civil or criminal, on the part of a pharmacist who is duly licensed under Title 26 and who in good faith fills a prescription drug or device order presented by a patient pursuant to this subsection. The pharmacist shall presume that the prescription drug or device order was issued by a physician assistant duly licensed under this article who has qualified under this Code section to prescribe pharmaceutical agents. The pharmacist shall also presume that the pharmaceutical agent prescribed by the physician assistant is an approved pharmaceutical agent, unless the pharmacist has actual or constructive knowledge to the contrary. (3) The physician assistant shall only be authorized to exercise the rights granted under this subsection using a prescription drug or device order form which includes the name, address, and telephone number of the prescribing supervising or alternate supervising physician, the patient's name and address, the drug or device prescribed, the number of refills, and directions to the patient with regard to the taking and dosage of the drug. A prescription drug order which is transmitted either electronically or via facsimile shall conform to the requirements set out in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 26-4-80, respectively. Any form containing less information than that described in this paragraph shall not be offered to or accepted by any pharmacist who is duly licensed under Title 26. (4) The physician assistant or office staff shall notify the patient that the patient has the right to see the physician prior to any prescription drug or device order being issued by the physician assistant. (5)(4) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize a physician assistant to authorize refills of any drug for more than 12 months from the date of the original prescription drug or device order. (6)(5) A supervising physician or alternate supervising physician shall evaluate or examine, at least every three months, any patient receiving controlled substances. (7)(6) In addition to the copy of the prescription drug or device order delivered to the patient, a record of such prescription shall be maintained in the patient's medical record in the following manner:
(A) The physician assistant carrying out a prescription drug or device order shall document such order either in writing or by electronic means; and (B) Except in facilities operated by the Department of Public Health, the supervising physician shall review the prescription drug or device order copy and medical record entry for prescription drug or device orders issued within the past 30 days by the physician assistant. Such review may be achieved with a sampling of no less than 50 percent of such prescription drug or device order copies and medical record entries. The supervising physician shall periodically review patient records. Such review may be achieved with a sampling of such records as determined by the supervising physician.

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(8)(7) A physician assistant is not permitted to prescribe drugs or devices except as authorized in the physician assistant's job description and in accordance with this article. (9)(8) The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures to evaluate an application for a job description containing the authority to order a prescription drug or device and any other rules the board deems necessary or appropriate to regulate the practice of physician assistants, to carry out the intent and purpose of this article, or to protect the public welfare. (10)(9) A physician assistant authorized by a primary supervising physician to order controlled substances pursuant to this Code section is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. (11)(10) A physician assistant delegated the authority by the primary supervising physician to issue a prescription drug or device order shall be required to complete a minimum of three hours of continuing education biennially in practice specific pharmaceuticals in which the physician assistant has prescriptive order privileges. (12)(11) A managed care system, health plan, hospital, insurance company, or other similar entity shall not require a physician to be a party to a job description as a condition for participation in or reimbursement from such entity."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Allen
Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kausche

Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park E Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Shannon Y Sharper
Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough N Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

E Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell N Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby N Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin N Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser E Wiedower N Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 137, nays 14.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 695. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Davis of the 87th, Henson of the 86th, Bennett of the 94th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to increase the term limit of the mayor; to repeal expired provisions related to election of mayor and councilmembers during the first four years of the city's existence; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of more than 12 months; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of less than 12 months; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to increase the term limit of the mayor; to repeal expired provisions related to election of mayor and councilmembers

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during the first four years of the city's existence; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of more than 12 months; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of less than 12 months; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (d) and repealing subsection (f) of Section 2.02 as follows:
"(d) The number of consecutive terms an individual may hold in the position of mayor shall be limited to three consecutive four-year terms and shall not include any partial term of office served as mayor. This section shall apply to any incumbent in office at the time the section becomes effective and all prior service of any incumbent shall be counted toward this term limit."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further is amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Section 2.03 as follows:
"(b) The office of mayor shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this Charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. Unless otherwise provided herein, a vacancy in the office of mayor shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the city council or those members remaining who shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of the mayor. If more than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, a special election shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November following the creation of the vacancy. Any person appointed to the office of mayor shall not be entitled to be shown on the ballot as the incumbent in such special election. (c) The office of a councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this Charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. Unless otherwise provided herein, a vacancy in the office of a councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the mayor who shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term subject to the approval of the city council or those members remaining. This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of a councilmember. If more than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, a special election shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November following the creation of the vacancy. Any person appointed to the office of councilmember shall not be entitled to be shown on the ballot as the incumbent."

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SECTION 3. The election superintendent of the City of Brookhaven shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting Section 1 of this Act to the electors of the City of Brookhaven under this Act for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct such election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2019, and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the City of Brookhaven. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the section of the Act be approved which increases the number of consecutive terms that may be held by the mayor of the City of Brookhaven from two to three years and repeals expired provisions related to election of the mayor and councilmembers during the first four years of the city's existence?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2020. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for rejection of the Act or if the election is not held as provided in this section, then Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on January 1, 2020. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Brookhaven. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 4. Except as provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, and Holcomb of the 81st offer the following amendment:

Amend the substitute to HB 695 (LC 44 1273S) by replacing lines 1 through 68 with the following: To amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to repeal the term limit of the mayor; to repeal expired provisions related to election of mayor and councilmembers

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during the first four years of the city's existence; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of more than 12 months; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of less than 12 months; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (d) and repealing subsection (f) of Section 2.02 as follows:
"(d) The number of consecutive terms an individual may hold in the position of mayor shall not be limited. This section shall apply to any incumbent in office at the time the section becomes effective and all prior service of any incumbent shall be counted toward this term limit."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further is amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Section 2.03 as follows:
"(b) The office of mayor shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. Unless otherwise provided herein, a vacancy in the office of mayor shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the city council or those members remaining who shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of the mayor. If more than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, a special election shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November following the creation of the vacancy. Any person appointed to the office of mayor shall not be entitled to be shown on the ballot as the incumbent in such special election. (c) The office of a councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. Unless otherwise provided herein, a vacancy in the office of a councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the mayor who shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term subject to the approval of the city council or those members remaining. This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of a councilmember. If more than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, a special election shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November following the creation of the vacancy. Any person appointed to the office of councilmember shall not be entitled to be shown on the ballot as the incumbent."

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SECTION 3. The election superintendent of the City of Brookhaven shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting Section 1 of this Act to the electors of the City of Brookhaven under this Act for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct such election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2020, and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the City of Brookhaven. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the section of the Act be approved which repeals the provision that ( ) NO limits the terms of the mayor of the City of Brookhaven to allow the voters of Brookhaven to choose the mayor of their choice?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of Section 1 of this Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of Section 1 of this Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of Section 1 of this Act, then this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for rejection of Section 1 of this Act or if the election is not held as provided in this section, then Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on January 1, 2021. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Brookhaven. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 4. Except as provided in Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On agreement to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D
Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye E Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park E Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 328. By Senator Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Jackson to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 399. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from

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three to five members; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 475. By Senators Martin of the 9th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3567), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for elections by a plurality of votes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3567), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for elections by a majority of votes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3567), is amended by revising Section 2.11 as follows:
"SECTION 2.11 Terms and qualifications for office.
(a) The four members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The councilmembers who hold Council Posts 1 and 3 elected in 2020 shall serve for a period of three years until their successors are elected in 2023; thereafter, councilmembers for Posts 1 and 3 shall serve terms of four years. The mayor and councilmembers who hold Council Posts 2 and 4 elected in 2021 shall serve terms of four years."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 2.12 as follows:

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"SECTION 2.12. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.
The mayor shall be elected for and shall serve for a term of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The mayor shall be a qualified elector of this city and shall have been a resident of the city for one year immediately preceding his or her election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of his or her service. The mayor shall forfeit his or her office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. The compensation of the mayor shall be established in the same manner as for councilmembers."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 5.11 as follows:
"SECTION 5.11. Election of the mayor and city council.
(a) After the municipal election of 2020, the municipal election shall be held in odd numbered years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. (b) On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of 2021 and every four years thereafter, the successors to the position of mayor and such two councilmembers who hold Council Posts 2 and 4 (the seat currently held by Bob Foreman shall be Post 2; the seat currently held by Linda S. Jenkins shall be Post 4) shall be elected and shall serve terms of office of four years or until their successors are elected and qualified and shall take office on the day of the first meeting in January following their election. (c) On the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of 2020, the successors to such two councilmembers who hold Council Posts 1 and 3 (the seat currently held by James Gillespie shall be Post 1; the seat currently held by Gene L. Ussery, Jr. shall be Post 3) shall be elected and shall serve terms of office of three years until their successors are elected and qualified in 2023 for a four-year term; thereafter, terms of office shall be for four years for Posts 1 and 3, and councilmembers shall take office on the day of the first meeting in January following their election."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 5.13 as follows:
"SECTION 5.13. Election by majority.
The person receiving a majority of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected."

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SECTION 5. The mayor and councilmembers in office on the effective date of this Act shall complete the terms of office for which they were elected until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
SB 506. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 511. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4923), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4039), so as to change the provisions regarding the compensation and expenses of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 517. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
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severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C
Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves E Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of appointing a second Committee of Conference thereon:
HB 264. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, England of the 116th, Houston of the 170th, Nix of the 69th and Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide that any natural persons undertaking to promote or oppose any matter before a local coordinating entity regarding the Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program (EMSC Program) are subject to transparency and lobbyist disclosure laws; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Werkheiser of the 157th moved that the first Committee of Conference on HB 264 be discharged and a second Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a second Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives England of the 116th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Kelley of the 16th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 935. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Marin of the 96th, Barr of the 103rd, Park of the 101st, Harrell of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to provide for senior judges of said court; to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to

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change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1132. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cochran, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5162), so as to include the mayor as a member of the governing authority of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1148. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1167. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Dreyer of the 59th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1175. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Port Wentworth; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1181. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to fix the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5425), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3722), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1183. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Pine Mountain to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1192. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Pierce County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1194. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Ware County to impose and collect county law library fees as part of the court costs in the magistrate court; to provide for practices and procedures connected therewith; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1195. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1221. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), so as to increase the exemption to $14,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1223. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish an airport authority for Colquitt County, approved March 4, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953 Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 3035), as amended, particularly by any Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3798), so as to modify provisions regarding the qualifications, selection, terms, powers, officers, and duties of members; to provide for meetings; to provide vacancies; to provide for conflicts of interest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1225. By Representative Gurtler of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Young Harris, approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3713), so as to reduce the size of the city council; to modify the term of the mayor; to modify provisions related to a quorum of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1233. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older, approved May 11, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3964), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1234. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th and Gurtler of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, revise, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the Town of Tallulah Falls in Habersham and Rabun counties, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3547), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4044), an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3533), and an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4384); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for the other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 71.

By Senators Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Black of the 8th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Kirk of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise provisions relating to the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for the investment of funds by certain hospital authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to conduct a simulated exchange for health care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits to meet their charity care requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for the design of the simulated exchange; to provide for a report; to provide for penalties; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 11
31-8-320. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Charity care credit' means a value computed for uncompensated indigent or charity care based on 150 percent of Medicaid allowable costs. (2) 'Charity care floor' means the annual amount of uncompensated indigent or charity care required for a health care facility based on its pro rata amount of total state charitable care, or for health care facilities that are a part of a health system, the total annual amount of uncompensated indigent or charity care required for all health care facilities within the health system based on a pro rata amount of total state charitable care. (3) 'Charity care income threshold' means a maximum allowable family income of up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level to qualify for charity care. (4) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health. (5) 'Health care facility' means a health care facility, as defined in Code Section 31-62, in this state requiring a certificate of need and includes ambulatory surgical centers and imaging centers, whether or not exempt from obtaining a certificate of need under Chapter 6 of this title. (6) 'Total state charitable care' means the annual amount of uncompensated indigent or charity care provided by all health care facilities in this state based on the charity care income threshold. (7) 'Uncompensated indigent or charity care' means the dollar amount of 'net uncompensated indigent or charity care after direct and indirect (all) compensation' as defined by, and calculated in accordance with, the department's Hospital Financial Survey and related instructions.
31-8-321. (a) The department shall conduct a pilot program to examine the potential use of a regulated pool of charity care credits through a simulated charity care exchange. (b) The simulated exchange shall include:
(1) The computation of each health care facility's charity care floor based on its pro rata amount of total state charitable care, to be calculated no later than February 28, 2021; (2) The computation of the value of charity care credits, which may vary based on services provided, groups of services provided, type of health care facility, or other factors as determined by the department; provided, however, that charity care value shall not include bad debt; and (3) A system of tradeable credits to enable health care facilities that have exceeded their charity care floor to sell charity care credits through the simulated exchange in return for funding and to enable health care facilities that do not meet their charity care floor to purchase such credits in order to meet their charity care floor.

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(c) The simulated exchange shall be operational for the period from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, and shall include two open auction periods when health care facilities may purchase or sell charity care credits. The first open auction shall be conducted no earlier than April 1, 2021, and the second open auction shall be conducted no later than December 1, 2021. (d) The department may obtain advisement and consultation from experts as deemed necessary to design the simulated exchange, including but not limited to, areas such as economics, technology, medical financing, and accounting.
31-8-322. The department shall provide a report no later than December 31, 2021, to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. The report shall include:
(1) The total amount of charity care credits purchased and sold through the simulated exchange; (2) The effectiveness of the simulated exchange, including whether each health care facility met its charity care floor requirements and the costs and benefits of using the exchange; and (3) Recommendations on the design and establishment of a permanent charity care exchange, including recommendations on how it could be designed to improve its operation based on the simulated exchange and how to adapt to market variations and other economic factors.
31-8-323. (a) Health care facilities shall be required to participate in the pilot program conducted pursuant to this article. (b) The department shall have the authority to impose a monetary penalty of up to $1,000.00 on any health care facility that does not participate in the exchange.
31-8-324. This article shall stand repealed by operation of law on December 31, 2021."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr N Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter N Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis N Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines N Gambill E Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene Y Gullett E Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hill N Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott N Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park N Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin N Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield N Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. N Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 83, nays 79.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

SB 375. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related products, so as to provide for additional penalties regarding any person under 21 years of age and vapor products; to revise the definition of vapor product; to provide for

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seizure by law enforcement of any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold to and in the possession of any person under 21 years of age; to provide for fine and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to increase the age of individuals to which the sale or distribution of cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products is prohibited; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for an additional offense of using vapor products in a school safety zone; to provide for and revise certain fines and penalties; to provide for seizure and forfeiture; To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for excise taxes to be levied on the sale of certain alternative nicotine products, vapor devices, and consumable vapor products; to require licensure of importers, manufacturers, distributors, and dealers of alternative nicotine products or vapor products; to provide for license fees, suspensions, revocations, and renewals; to provide for procedures for hearings and appeals; to provide for bonds; to provide for seizure of certain products; to require certain reports and provide for inspections of certain records; to prohibit certain conduct relating to the sale and transportation of alternative nicotine products and vapor products; to provide for assessments and penalties; to provide for powers and duties of special agents and enforcement officers; to permit licensed dealers to make deliveries of cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products pursuant to specific terms and conditions; to allow such dealers to market, receive, and process orders for such products using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by third parties; to provide for the relationship between such dealers and third parties; to provide certain requirements for individuals making deliveries on behalf of a dealer; to provide for warrantless searches and seizures by certain agents and officers of the Department of Revenue; to provide for appeals of certain decisions made by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise and provide for 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: SECTION 1.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising Article 7 of Chapter 12, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects, as follows:

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"ARTICLE 7
16-12-170. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Alternative nicotine product' means any noncombustible product containing nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or ingested by any other means. Such term The term 'alternative nicotine product' shall not include any tobacco product, vapor product, or any product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (2) 'Cigar wraps' means individual cigar wrappers, known as wraps, blunt wraps, or roll your own cigar wraps, that consist in whole or in part of reconstituted tobacco leaf or flavored tobacco leaf. (3) 'Cigarette' means roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco when the cover of the roll is paper or any substance other than tobacco. (4) 'Community service' means a public service which a minor an individual under the age of 21 years might appropriately be required to perform, as determined by the court, as punishment for certain offenses provided for in this article. (5) 'Minor' means any person who is under the age of 18 years. (6)(5) 'Person' means any natural person or any firm, partnership, company, corporation, or other entity. (7)(6) 'Proper identification' means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person individual, such person's individual's photograph, or both, and giving such person's individual's date of birth and includes, without being limited to, a passport, military identification card, driver's license, or an identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104. Proper identification shall not include a birth certificate. (8)(7) 'Tobacco product' means any cigars, little cigars, granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff or snuff powder; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine-cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking. Such term The term 'tobacco product' shall not include any alternative nicotine product, vapor product, or product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (9)(8) 'Tobacco related objects' means any papers, wrappers, or other products, devices, or substances, including cigar wraps, which are used for the purpose of making cigarettes or tobacco products in any form whatsoever. (10)(9) 'Vapor product' means any noncombustible product containing nicotine that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size, that can be used to produce vapor or aerosol from nicotine or other substances in a solution or other form. Such

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term The term 'vapor product' shall include, but shall not be limited to, any electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device and any vapor or aerosol cartridge or other container of nicotine or other substance in a solution or other form, including, but not limited to, a device component, part, or accessory of the device, that is intended to be used with or in an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device. Such term The term 'vapor product' shall not include any product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
16-12-171. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to: (A) Sell or barter, directly or indirectly, any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to a minor any individual under the age of 21 years; (B) Purchase any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products for any minor unless the minor for whom the purchase is made is the child of the purchaser individual under the age of 21 years; or (C) Advise, counsel, or compel any minor individual under the age of 21 years to smoke, inhale, chew, or use cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (2)(A) The prohibition contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply with respect to sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products by a person when such person has been furnished with proper identification showing that the person individual to whom the cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are sold is 18 21 years of age or older. (B) In any case where when a reasonable or prudent person could reasonably be in doubt as to whether or not the person individual to whom cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are to be sold or otherwise furnished is actually 18 21 years of age or older, it shall be the duty of the person selling or otherwise furnishing such cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to request to see and to be furnished with proper identification as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section in order to verify the age of such person individual. The failure to make such request and verification in any case where the person when the individual to whom the cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are sold or otherwise furnished is less than 18 21 years of age may be considered by the trier of fact in determining whether the person selling or otherwise furnishing such cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products did so knowingly. (3) Any person who that violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(1) It shall be unlawful for any minor individual under the age of 21 years to:

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(A) Purchase, attempt to purchase, or possess for personal use any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. This subparagraph shall not apply to possession of cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products by a minor when a parent or guardian of such minor gives the cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the minor and possession is in the home of the parent or guardian and such parent or guardian is present; or (B) Misrepresent such minor's his or her identity or age or use any false identification for the purpose of purchasing or procuring any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (2) An individual under the age of 21 years A minor who commits an offense provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection may or paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be punished as follows: (A) By requiring the performance of community service not exceeding 20 hours that may be related to the awareness of the health hazards of smoking and vaping or tobacco and vapor product use; (B) By requiring attendance at a publicly or privately sponsored lecture or discussion on the health hazards of smoking and vaping or tobacco and vapor product use, provided that such lecture or discussion is offered without charge to the minor individual under the age of 21 years; (C) When an individual under the age of 21 years fails to comply with such imposed community service, or for a third or subsequent violation within the same calendar year as the first violation, by requiring the Department of Driver Services to withhold issuance of or to suspend the driver's license or driving privilege of such individual for a period of 45 consecutive days; or (C)(D) By a combination of the punishments described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) through (C) of this paragraph. (c)(1) It shall be unlawful for any individual to knowingly use a vapor product within a school safety zone. As used in this subsection the term 'school safety zone' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (2) Any individual who is 21 years of age or older who commits the offense provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that for a conviction of a first offense, such individual shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 and for a conviction of a second offense, such individual shall be punished by a fine of $50.00. The provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 17 and any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the costs of any prosecution for such first or second offense shall not be taxed nor shall any additional penalty, fee, or surcharge to a fine for such offense be assessed against an individual for conviction thereof. (3) Any vapor product used in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection is declared to be contraband, and no person shall have a property right in it. In addition to persons authorized to seize property pursuant to Code Section 9-16-6, property which is subject

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to forfeiture under this subsection may be seized by any special agent or enforcement officer of the state revenue commissioner. Any property which is subject to forfeiture under this subsection shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9.
16-12-172. (a) Any person owning or operating a place of business in which cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are sold or offered for sale shall post in a conspicuous place a sign which shall contain the following statement:
'SALE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR VAPOR PRODUCTS TO PERSONS INDIVIDUALS UNDER 18 21 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.' Such sign shall be printed in letters of at least one-half inch in height. (b) Any person who that fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
16-12-173. (a)(1) Any person who that maintains in such person's place of business a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall place or cause to be placed in a conspicuous place on such vending machine a sign containing the following statement: 'THE PURCHASE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM THIS VENDING MACHINE BY ANY PERSON INDIVIDUAL UNDER 18 21 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.' (2) Any person who that maintains in such person's place of business a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall not dispense any other type of product, other than matches, in such vending machine.
(b) Any person who that fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that for a first offense, the sentence shall be a fine not to exceed $300.00. (c) It shall be a violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-171 for any person knowingly to allow a minor an individual under the age of 21 years to operate a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (d) The offenses provided for by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12171 shall apply to the operation by a minor an individual under the age of 21 years of a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products.

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(e)(1) The sale or offering for sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products from vending machines shall not be permitted except:
(A) In locations which are not readily accessible to minors individuals under the age of 21 years, including, but not limited to:
(i) Factories, businesses, offices, and other places which are not open to the general public; (ii) Places open to the general public which do not admit minors individuals under the age of 21 years; and (iii) Places where alcoholic beverages are offered for sale; (B) In areas which are in the immediate vicinity, in plain view, and under the continuous supervision of the proprietor of the establishment or an employee who will observe the purchase of cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products from the vending machine; and (C) In rest areas adjacent to roads and highways of the state. (2) Violation of this subsection shall be punished as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section for violation of subsection (a) of this Code section.
16-12-174. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'tobacco product sample' means a cigarette, tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product distributed to members of the general public at no cost for purposes of promoting the product. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute any tobacco product sample to any person individual under the age of 18 21 years. (c) A person distributing tobacco product samples shall require proof of age from a prospective recipient if an ordinary person would conclude on the basis of appearance that such prospective recipient may be under the age of 18 21 years. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person individual who has not attained the age of 18 21 years to receive or attempt to receive any tobacco product sample. (e) No person shall distribute tobacco product samples on any public street, sidewalk, or park within 500 feet of any school or playground when those facilities are being used primarily by persons individuals under the age of 18 21 years. (f) A violation of subsection (b), (c), or (e) Violation of this Code section shall be punished as a misdemeanor. A violation of subsection (d) of this Code section shall be punished as provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12-171.
16-12-175. (a) The provisions of this article, inclusive, shall be enforced through actions brought in any court of competent jurisdiction by the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the alleged violation occurred as well as through administrative citations issued by special agents or enforcement officers of the state revenue commissioner. Any fine collected for a violation of said provision shall be paid to the clerk of the court of the jurisdiction in which the violation occurred. Upon receipt of a fine for any violation of

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said provision, the clerk shall promptly notify the state revenue commissioner of the violation. (b) The state revenue commissioner, acting through special agents or enforcement officers, shall annually conduct random, unannounced inspections at locations where cigarettes, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are sold or distributed to ensure compliance with this article. Individuals Persons under the age of 18 21 years may be enlisted to test compliance with this article; provided, however, that such persons individuals may be used to test compliance with this article only if the testing is conducted under the direct supervision of such special agents or enforcement officers and written parental consent for any individual under the age of 18 years has been provided. Any other use of persons individuals under the age of 18 21 years to test compliance with this article or any other prohibition of like or similar import shall be unlawful, and the person or persons responsible for such use shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in this article. The state revenue commissioner shall prepare annually for submission by the Governor to the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services the report required by section 1926 of subpart I of part Section 1926 of Subpart I of Part B of Title XIX of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 300x-26.
16-12-176. The state revenue commissioner shall administer and enforce this article and may make reasonable rules and regulations for its administration and enforcement. The state revenue commissioner may designate employees of the Department of Revenue for the purpose of administering and enforcing this article and may delegate to employees of such department any of the duties required of the state revenue commissioner pursuant to this article."
SECTION 2. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising Chapter 11, relating to taxes on tobacco products, as follows:
"CHAPTER 11
48-11-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Alternative nicotine product' means any material that contains nicotine, but does not contain tobacco leaf, and is intended for human consumption, whether such material is chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or ingested by any other means. Such term shall include, but shall not be limited to, nicotine gel, pouches, or gum or dissolvable nicotine strips, sticks, lozenges, or pellets. Such term shall not include little cigars, cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, consumable vapor products, or any product regulated as a drug or therapeutic device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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(2) 'Alternative nicotine product dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes alternative nicotine products to a consumer in this state. (3) 'Alternative nicotine product distributor' means any person who:
(A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on alternative nicotine product dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of:
(i) Importing alternative nicotine products into this state or purchasing alternative nicotine products from other alternative nicotine product manufacturers or alternative nicotine product distributors; and (ii) Selling the alternative nicotine products to alternative nicotine product dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the alternative nicotine products directly to the ultimate consumers of the alternative nicotine products. (4) 'Alternative nicotine product importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, finished alternative nicotine products for sale or distribution. (5) 'Alternative nicotine product manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels finished alternative nicotine products. (1)(6) 'Cigar' means any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco when the cover of the roll is also tobacco. Such term shall include a little cigar. (2)(7) 'Cigar dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes cigars to a consumer in this state. (3)(8) 'Cigar distributor' means any person, whether located within or outside the borders of this state, other than a cigar dealer, who sells or distributes cigars within or into the boundaries of this state and who: (A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on cigar dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of: (i) Importing cigars into this state or purchasing cigars from other cigar manufacturers or cigar distributors; and (ii) Selling the cigars to cigar dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the cigars directly to the ultimate consumer of the cigars. (4)(9) 'Cigar importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, a finished cigar for sale or distribution. (5)(10) 'Cigar manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels a finished cigar. (6)(11) 'Cigarette' means any roll or stick for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco when the cover of the roll is paper or any substance other than tobacco or when the stick is heated in a device without combustion. (7)(12) 'Cigarette dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes cigarettes to a consumer in this state.

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(8)(13) 'Cigarette distributor' means any person, whether located within or outside the borders of this state, other than a cigarette dealer, who sells or distributes cigarettes within or into the boundaries of this state and who:
(A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on cigarette dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of:
(i) Importing cigarettes into this state or purchasing cigarettes from other cigarette manufacturers or cigarette distributors; and (ii) Selling the cigarettes to cigarette dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the cigarettes directly to the ultimate consumer of the cigarettes. Such term shall not include any cigarette manufacturer, export warehouse proprietor, or cigarette importer with a valid permit under 26 U.S.C. Section 5712, if such person sells or distributes cigarettes in this state only to cigarette distributors who hold valid and current licenses under Code Section 48-11-4 or to an export warehouse proprietor or another cigarette manufacturer with a valid permit under 26 U.S.C. Section 5712. (9)(14) 'Cigarette importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, a finished cigarette for sale or distribution. (10)(15) 'Cigarette manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels a finished cigarette. (16) 'Closed system' means any disposable container which is prefilled and sealed by the manufacturer, not easily refillable or intended or designed to be refillable, and intended or used to dispense consumable vapor products by way of a vapor device that is intended or designed to be reused. (17) 'Consumable vapor product' means any liquid solution, whether it contains nicotine or not, that is intended to be heated into an aerosol state and inhaled by an individual. Such term shall include, but shall not be limited to, e-liquid, e-juice, vape juice, and cartridges that are prefilled with such a solution. Such term shall not include any alternative nicotine product, cigar, cigarette, loose or smokeless tobacco, perfume, potpourri, essential oil, or product regulated as a drug or therapeutic device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (11)(18) 'Counterfeit cigarette' means cigarettes that are manufactured, fabricated, assembled, processed, packaged, or labeled by any person other than the trademark owner of a cigarette brand or the owner's designated agent. (12)(19) 'Dealer' means any person who is a cigar dealer, a cigarette dealer, or a loose or smokeless tobacco dealer, an alternative nicotine product dealer, or a vapor product dealer. (13)(20) 'Distributor' means any person who is a cigar distributor, a cigarette distributor, or a loose or smokeless tobacco distributor, an alternative nicotine product distributor, or a vapor product distributor.

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(21) 'Electronic means' means internet enabled technology and digital media, including, but not limited to, websites and consumer applications accessible through computers, smartphones, or other electronic devices. (22) 'Employee' means an individual who is a full-time or part-time employee or independent contractor of a licensed dealer and who is at least 21 years of age. (14)(23) 'First transaction' means the first sale, receipt, purchase, possession, consumption, handling, distribution, or use of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products within this state. (24) 'Licensed dealer' means a dealer that maintains a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter with respect to tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or a combination thereof. (15)(25) 'Little cigar' means any cigar weighing not more than three pounds per thousand. (16)(26) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco' means granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff or snuff flour; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine-cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking; and any tobacco product intended for human consumption that is not otherwise defined by this chapter. Such term shall but does not include alternative nicotine products, consumable vapor products, cigarettes, or cigars, or tobacco purchased for the manufacture of cigarettes or cigars by cigarette manufacturers or cigar manufacturers. (17)(27) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes loose or smokeless tobacco to a consumer in this state. (18)(28) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco distributor' means any person who:
(A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on loose or smokeless tobacco dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of:
(i) Importing loose or smokeless tobacco into this state or purchasing loose or smokeless tobacco from other loose or smokeless tobacco manufacturers or loose or smokeless tobacco distributors; and (ii) Selling the loose or smokeless tobacco to loose or smokeless tobacco dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the loose or smokeless tobacco directly to the ultimate consumer of the loose or smokeless tobacco. (19)(29) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, finished loose or smokeless tobacco for sale or distribution. (20)(30) 'Loose or smokeless tobacco manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels finished loose or smokeless tobacco. (31) Reserved.

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(32) 'Open system' means any method or manner used to contain a consumable vapor product that is not a closed system. (33) 'Proper identification' means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person or such person's photograph, or both, and giving such person's date of birth and that includes, without being limited to, a passport, military identification card, driver's license, or identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104. (21)(34) 'Related machinery' means any item, device, conveyance, or vessel of any kind or character used in manufacturing, packaging, labeling, stamping, transporting, distributing, selling, or possessing counterfeit cigarettes. (22)(35) 'Sale' means any sale, transfer, exchange, theft, barter, gift, or offer for sale and distribution in any manner or by any means whatever. (23)(36) 'Stamp' means any impression, device, stamp, label, or print manufactured, printed, made, or affixed as prescribed by the commissioner. (37) 'Third party' means any person registered to do business in this state that has a contractual relationship with at least one licensed dealer. Such term shall include such person's employees and independent contractors. (38) 'Tobacco product' means any cigar, cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco. (24)(39) 'Vapor device' means any system or device developed or intended to deliver a consumable vapor product to an individual who inhales from the device. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, an electronic nicotine delivery system, an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic pipe, vape pen, vape tool, or electronic hookah. Such term shall not include a fragrance or essential oil diffuser, an air freshener, or any product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (40) 'Vapor product' means any consumable vapor product or vapor device. (41) 'Vapor product dealer' means any person located within the borders of this state who sells or distributes vapor products to a consumer in this state. (42) 'Vapor product distributor' means any person who:
(A) Maintains a warehouse, warehouse personnel, and salespersons who regularly contact and call on vapor product dealers; and (B) Is engaged in the business of:
(i) Importing vapor products into this state or purchasing vapor products from other vapor product manufacturers or vapor product distributors; and (ii) Selling the vapor products to vapor product dealers in this state for resale but is not in the business of selling the vapor products directly to the ultimate consumers of the vapor products. (43) 'Vapor product importer' means any person who imports into or who brokers within the United States, either directly or indirectly, finished vapor products for sale or distribution. (44) 'Vapor product manufacturer' means any person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels finished vapor products.

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(45) 'Vending machine' means any coin-in-the-slot device or other automated device that accepts payment and is used for the automatic merchandising of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco.
48-11-2. (a) An excise tax, in addition to all other taxes of every kind imposed by law, is imposed upon the sale, receipt, purchase, possession, consumption, handling, distribution, or use of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products in this state at the following rates:
(1) Little cigars: two and one-half mills each; (2) All cigars other than little cigars: 23 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances; (3) Cigarettes: 37 per pack of 20 cigarettes and a like rate, pro rata, for other size packages; and (4) Loose or smokeless tobacco: 10 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances; (5) Consumable vapor products in a closed system: 5 per fluid milliliter; (6) Consumable vapor products in an open system: 7 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances; and (7) Vapor devices that contain any consumable vapor product at the time of sale and which are not designed or intended to be reused or refilled: 7 percent of the wholesale cost price, exclusive of any trade, cash, or other discounts or any promotion, advertising, display, or similar allowances. (b) When the retail selling price is referred to in this chapter as the basis for computing the tax, it is intended to mean the ordinary retail selling price of the article to the consumer before adding the amount of the tax. (c) The taxes imposed by this chapter are levied on the purchase or use of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco by the state or any department, institution, or agency of the state and by the political subdivisions of the state and their departments, institutions, and agencies. The taxes imposed by this chapter are not imposed on cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco purchased exclusively for use by the patients at the Georgia War Veterans Home and the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. (d) The taxes imposed by this chapter are not levied on cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, the purchase or use of which this state is prohibited from taxing under the Constitution or statutes of the United States. (e) The taxes imposed by this chapter shall be advanced and paid by the dealer or distributor licensed pursuant to this chapter to the commissioner for deposit and distribution as provided in this chapter upon the first transaction within this state, whether or not the transaction involves the ultimate purchaser or consumer. The licensed dealer

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or distributor shall collect the tax on the first transaction within this state from the purchaser or consumer, and the purchaser or consumer shall pay the tax to the dealer or distributor. The dealer or distributor shall be responsible for the collection of the tax and the payment of the tax to the commissioner. Whenever cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco is, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are shipped from outside this state to anyone other than a distributor, the person receiving the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall be deemed to be a distributor and shall be responsible for the tax on the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products and the payment of the tax to the commissioner. No tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall be received in, sold in, or shipped into this state unless lawfully obtained from a person licensed pursuant to this chapter or from an importer with a valid permit issued pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Section 5712. (f) The amount of taxes advanced and paid to the state as provided in this Code section shall be added to and collected as a part of the sales price of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold or distributed. The amount of the tax shall be stated separately from the price of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (g) The cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products tax imposed shall be collected only once upon the same cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products.
48-11-3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the taxes imposed by Code Section 48-11-2 shall be collected and paid through the use of stamps. The commissioner shall secure stamps of such design and materials as the commissioner deems appropriate to protect the revenue and shall sell the stamps to licensed distributors at a discount of not less than 2 percent and not more than 8 percent of the value of the stamps. The exact percentage of the discount shall be based on brackets according to the volume of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products handled by the distributor pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The commissioner shall prescribe by regulation the condition, method, and manner in which stamps are to be affixed to containers of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. (b) The commissioner may prescribe by regulation an alternate method, in lieu of the sale of stamps, of collecting and paying the tax imposed upon cigars and little cigars. The commissioner may also prescribe by regulation an alternate method, in lieu of the sale of stamps, of collecting and paying the tax imposed on loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. Any such regulations shall be promulgated so that use of the alternate method will result in the same revenue to the state as the state would realize through the sale of stamps to the distributors.

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(c) No distributor shall sell or exchange with another distributor any stamps issued pursuant to this chapter. The commissioner is authorized to redeem at cost price any stamps presented for redemption by a licensed distributor when the commissioner determines from physical inspection that no cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products have has been sold by the distributor under pretense of the tax imposed by this chapter having been paid through use of the stamps.
48-11-4. (a) No person shall engage in or conduct the business of manufacturing, importing, brokering, purchasing, selling, consigning, vending, dealing in, shipping, receiving, or distributing cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in this state without first obtaining a license from the commissioner. (a.1) The commissioner may require a separate license for each business activity and product for which a license is required under this chapter. Alternatively, the commissioner may issue a single license allowing the license holder to act as dealer, distributor, importer, or manufacturer, or a combination thereof as to cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, or any combination thereof, at a location; provided, however, that the total licensing fee paid for the location shall be the same, whether the commissioner requires multiple licenses or issues a single license except for an additional $10.00 fee upon first issuance and each annual renewal of any manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license for vapor products; provided, further, that the commissioner may permit or limit the business or activities of a license holder as to any product or products for which a license is required under this chapter without issuing a new license or requiring a new application. (a.2) The commissioner shall maintain at all times information for each location for which any license has been issued under this chapter whether the license holder is authorized to engage in business as a dealer, distributor, importer, or manufacturer, or a combination thereof, and whether cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, or any combination thereof, have been authorized at such location. (b) All licenses shall be issued by the commissioner, who shall make rules and regulations with respect to applications for and issuance of the licenses and for other purposes of enforcing this chapter. The commissioner may refuse to issue any license under this chapter when the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the applicant has willfully withheld information requested of the applicant or required by the regulations to be provided or reported or when the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the information submitted in any application or report is false or misleading and is not given in good faith.
(c)(1) The annual renewal fee for a manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license shall be $10.00 except for an additional $10.00 fee per year for those licenses that include vapor products. There shall also be a first year first-year registration fee of

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$250.00 for a person commencing business as a manufacturer, importer, or distributor, provided that there shall be only a first-year registration fee of $10.00 upon first issuance of each manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license for vapor products to a person that currently holds such a license for tobacco products. All renewal applications shall be filed at least 30 days in advance of the expiration date shown on the license. (2) Each license, except a dealer's license, shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 of the next succeeding year. The prescribed fee shall accompany every application for a license and shall apply for any portion of the annual period. (3) Each dealer's license shall be valid for 12 months beginning on the date of issue for the initial license, and the first day of the month of issue for subsequent licenses, and shall expire on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the initial license was issued. Any dealer licensed under the provisions of this Code section who is also licensed under Chapter 2 of Title 3 to sell alcoholic beverages may, upon written request to the commissioner, arrange to have both licenses renewed on the same date each year. Any dealer who follows the proper procedure for a renewal of his or her license, including filing the application for renewal at least 30 days in advance of the expiration date of his or her existing license, shall be allowed to continue operating as a dealer under the existing license until the commissioner has issued the new license or denied the application for renewal. (4) Each manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license shall be subject to suspension or revocation for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to this chapter or Chapters 13 and 13A of Title 10 or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to those chapters. A separate license shall be required for each place of business. No person shall hold a distributor's license and a dealer's license at the same time. (d) The commissioner may make rules and regulations governing the sale of cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, and other tobacco products in vending machines. The commissioner shall require annually a special registration of each vending machine for any operation in this state and charge a license fee for the registration in the amount of $10.00 for each machine. The annual registration shall indicate the location of the vending machine. No vending machine shall be purchased or transported into this state for use in this state when the vending machine is not so designed as to permit inspection without opening the machine for the purpose of determining that all cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, and other tobacco products contained in the machine bear the tax stamp required under this chapter. (e) The manufacturer's, importer's, distributor's, or dealer's license shall be exhibited in the place of business for which it is issued in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner shall require each licensed distributor to file with the commissioner a bond in an amount of not less than $1,000.00 to guarantee the proper performance of the distributor's duties and the discharge of the distributor's liabilities under this chapter. The bond shall run concurrently with the distributor's license but shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after the expiration or revocation of the distributor's

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license unless the commissioner certifies that all obligations due the state arising under this chapter have been paid. (f) The jurisdiction of the commissioner in the administration of this chapter shall extend to every person using or consuming cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in this state and to every person dealing in cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in any way for business purposes and maintaining a place of business in this state. For the purpose of this chapter, the maintaining of an office, store, plant, warehouse, stock of goods, or regular sales or promotional activity, whether carried on automatically or by salespersons or other representatives, shall constitute, among other activities, the maintaining of a place of business. For the purpose of enforcement of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner or his or her duly appointed hearing officer is granted authority to conduct hearings which shall at all times be exercised in conformity with rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner and consistent with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (g) The commissioner may provide for the licensing of promotional activities, not including the sale of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, carried on by the manufacturer. The fee for any such license shall be $10.00 annually.
48-11-4.1. (a) Except as expressly provided in Code Section 48-11-4.2, it shall be unlawful to sell vapor products to any person who is not a licensed manufacturer, importer, distributor, or dealer of vapor products pursuant to Code Section 48-11-4 by any means other than an in-person, face-to-face sale. (b) A seller of a vapor product shall request proper identification from each person attempting to purchase a vapor product which shows that such person is at least 21 years of age. Each person attempting to purchase a vapor product shall provide proper identification to the seller at the time of such purchase. (c) A violation of any provision of this Code section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor as provided in Code Section 16-1-10 and shall result in the probation, suspension, or revocation by the commissioner of all licenses issued to the seller pursuant to Code Section 48-11-4.
48-11-4.2. (a) Any licensed dealer may deliver to an address designated by an individual making a purchase of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products lawfully sold to and purchased by such individual for personal use and not for resale, subject to the following terms and conditions:
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(2) The licensed dealer or the employee shall process all payments made by the individual making the purchase from the licensed dealer; (3) The licensed dealer, employee, or third party shall assemble, package, and fulfill each order at the licensed premises of the licensed dealer. Once any tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product that is part of an order leaves the licensed premises of the licensed dealer, such product shall remain in the possession of the licensed dealer, the employee, or the third party who is to make the delivery and shall not be transferred to any other person until the time of delivery; (4) The delivery shall be made by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party who:
(A) Is at least 21 years of age; (B) Has a valid Georgia driver's license; (C) Has undergone within the last 12 months a background check that includes a local and national criminal history and driving record and:
(i) Has not had more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period; (ii) Has not had a major traffic violation, as such term is defined in Code Section 40-5-142, in the prior three-year period; (iii) Has not been convicted within the past seven years of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (iv) Has not been convicted at any time of fraud, a sexual offense, the use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony, a crime involving property damage, a crime involving theft, a crime involving an act of violence, or a crime involving an act of terror; and (v) Does not have a match on the National Sex Offender Registry data base; (D) Shall not possess or handle as part of or during the delivery forms of compensation that are used to purchase or transact the sale of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products; and (E) Does not receive compensation based upon whether an attempted delivery results in a completed transaction; (5) The delivery shall be made by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party to an individual who is at least 21 years of age and presents proper identification verifying the age of such individual; (6) At the time of the delivery, the licensed dealer, employee, or third party shall verify the identity and age of the individual accepting delivery by validating the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery and obtaining his or her signature on a written or electronic acknowledgment of receipt of the order and certification of legal age to purchase tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. The licensed dealer, employee, or third party shall scan or otherwise verify the proper identification of the individual accepting delivery and shall retain a record of such individual's name and date of birth that shall be available for inspection upon request for a minimum of three years; (7) The licensed dealer, employee, or third party conducting the delivery shall not make the delivery if: (A) No individual is at the address to accept delivery; or (B) The individual attempting to accept the delivery:

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(i) Is less than 21 years of age; (ii) Fails to produce proper identification verifying his or her age; or (iii) Fails to provide a signature that matches such proper identification; (8) All deliveries shall be inspected at the time of delivery by the individual accepting such delivery. The transaction shall be deemed complete upon acceptance of the delivery of the tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, and all sales shall be final; and (9) No delivery shall knowingly be made to any address or to any property that is part of: (A) Any public or private elementary or secondary school, including without limitation any dormitory, housing, or common space located on the campus thereof; (B) Any prison, reformatory, or other correctional facility; (C) Any addiction or substance abuse facility; or (D) Any locker, mailbox, package shipping location, or similar service or storage facility or business. (b) A licensed dealer may use electronic means to market, receive, and process orders placed by individuals who are at least 21 years of age for tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products it is licensed to sell, provided that any such orders shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) A licensed dealer may market, receive, and process orders for tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products it is licensed to sell placed by individuals who are at least 21 years of age using electronic means owned, operated, or maintained by a third party, provided that any such order shall be delivered in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section and that: (1) The licensed dealer shall maintain control and responsibility over the sales transaction and the transfer of the physical possession of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the employee or third party conducting the delivery; (2) The licensed dealer shall retain discretion to elect whether to accept and complete an order or to reject an order; (3) The transaction shall take place between the individual placing the order and the licensed dealer and the licensed dealer shall appear as the merchant of record at the time of purchase and at the time of receipt of the delivery; (4) Any credit or debit card information provided by the individual placing the order to a third party for the purpose of the transaction with the licensed dealer shall be automatically directed to the licensed dealer; (5) The licensed dealer who accepts the order shall receive the payment that is made by the individual making the purchase with such licensed dealer; and (6) The delivery of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the individual who placed the order shall be made by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party as provided for in paragraphs (4) through (9) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

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(d) Persons appointed by the commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the department shall, in addition to the powers and duties provided for in this chapter, have the power to inspect, without a warrant, in a lawful manner any premises of the licensed dealer or any vehicle being used by the licensed dealer, employee, or third party to make a delivery under this Code section for the purpose of:
(1) Determining if any provision of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated under its authority is being violated; or (2) Securing evidence as may be needed for an administrative proceedings action, as provided in this Code section or any other provision of this chapter. (e) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as he or she may deem necessary to carry out or effectuate the provisions of this Code section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations governing the training of individuals making deliveries. (f) In addition to the commissioner's power to suspend, revoke, or cancel licenses issued pursuant to this chapter, upon a violation of any provision of this Code section or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner shall have the power to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation and may suspend for up to 30 days for each violation the authorization provided by this Code section for the licensed dealer to deliver tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or to use an employee or third party to deliver such products. Any violation committed by an employee or a third party shall be attributed to and deemed to be an act taken by the licensed dealer for purposes of this Code section. A licensed dealer, employee, and third party may each be fined for the same violation. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow the commissioner to suspend or terminate the authorization of a licensed dealer to sell tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products on the licensed premises as a result of a violation of this Code section by a third party. (g) The penalties provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any criminal penalties that may otherwise be provided by law.
48-11-5. (a)(1) If the commissioner finds that the collection of the tax imposed by this chapter would be facilitated by such action, the commissioner may authorize any person residing or located outside this state who is engaged in the business of manufacturing cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or any person residing or located outside this state who ships cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products into this state for sale to licensed dealers in this state to be licensed as a distributor and, after the person complies with the commissioner's requirements, to affix or cause to be affixed the stamps required by this chapter on behalf of the purchasers of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products who would otherwise be taxable for the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. The commissioner may sell tax

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stamps to an authorized person or may authorize the use of a metering machine by the person as provided in Code Section 48-11-3. (2) The commissioner shall require a bond of a nonresident distributor satisfactory to the commissioner and in an amount of not less than $1,000.00, conditioned upon the payment of the tax and compliance with any other requirements specified by the commissioner. As a condition of authorization as provided in this Code section, a nonresident distributor shall agree to submit the distributor's books, accounts, and records for examination by the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent during reasonable business hours and shall appoint in writing an agent who resides in this state for the purpose of service. Service upon an agent shall be sufficient service upon the nonresident distributor and made by leaving a duly attested copy of the process with the agent. When legal process against any nonresident distributor is served upon the agent, the agent shall notify the nonresident distributor in the manner specified in Code Section 40-12-2. (3) Upon the grant of authorization as provided in this subsection and except as may otherwise be determined by the commissioner, a nonresident distributor shall become a licensed distributor within the meaning of this chapter and shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to licensed distributors. (b) Every nonresident manufacturer, importer, or distributor of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products making shipments of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products by common carrier or otherwise for their own account or for the account of others to distributors or dealers of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products located within this state shall make reports of the shipments when and as required by rules and regulations of the commissioner.
48-11-6. The commissioner may suspend or refuse to renew a license issued to any person under this chapter for violation of any provision of this chapter or Chapters 13 and 13A of Title 10 or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to those chapters. After notice and opportunity for hearing, the commissioner may revoke a license issued to any person under this chapter for violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation of the commissioner made pursuant to this chapter or Chapters 13 and 13A of Title 10 or of the rules and regulations made pursuant to those chapters. Any person aggrieved by the suspension of or refusal to renew his or her license may apply to the commissioner for a hearing as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-11-18; and any person aggrieved by the action of the commissioner in revoking or refusing to renew his or her license after hearing may further appeal to the courts as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-11-18. No legal proceedings or other action by the commissioner shall be barred or abated by the suspension, revocation, or expiration of any license issued under this chapter.

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48-11-7. Each bond required to be filed pursuant to this chapter shall be executed by the distributor as principal and, as surety, by a corporation authorized to engage in business as a surety company in this state.
48-11-8. (a)(1) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell any cigarettes in this state when the cigarette container does not bear the tax stamps required by Code Section 48-11-3. (2) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell in this state any cigars or little cigars, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products upon which the tax has not been paid under the alternate method of collecting the taxes provided in Code Section 48-11-3 or which do not bear tax stamps. (3) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell any loose or smokeless tobacco in this state when the loose or smokeless tobacco container does not bear the tax stamps required by Code Section 48-11-3 or upon which the tax has not been paid under the alternate method of collecting the tax provided under Code Section 48-11-3. (4) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell cigarettes as prohibited by Code Section 10-13A-5.
(b) Each distributor at the location for which such distributor's license is issued and in the manner specified by the commissioner shall affix the stamps required by this Code section to each individual package of cigarettes sold or distributed by such distributor, except as prohibited by Code Section 10-13A-5. Each distributor shall comply with the commissioner's regulations for the payment of the tax on cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products as provided in Code Section 4811-3 or shall affix to each container of cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco sold by such distributor or from which such distributor sells cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco the stamps required by this chapter. The stamps may be affixed or the tax under the alternate method may be paid by a distributor at any time before the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products is are transferred out of such distributor's possession. (c) It is the intent of this chapter that the tax imposed by this chapter be paid only once and that, if the distributor acquires stamped cigarettes, tax-paid cigars, stamped cigars, stamped loose or smokeless tobacco, or tax-paid loose or smokeless tobacco, tax-paid alternative nicotine products, or tax-paid vapor products, such distributor is not required to affix additional stamps or provide other evidence of payment of the tax. (d) Every dealer who comes into possession of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco not bearing proper tax stamps or other evidence of the tax imposed by this chapter shall report the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the commissioner prior to displaying, selling, using, or otherwise disposing of the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. After a report, the commissioner shall

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authorize a licensed distributor to affix the proper stamps to the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or, in the case of cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, authorize the dealer to remit the tax by the alternate method promulgated by the commissioner in accordance with Code Section 48-11-3. A licensed distributor shall affix the stamps or comply with the alternate regulations when presented a permit for such action issued by the commissioner. A licensed distributor shall stamp cigarettes or comply with the alternate method provided in this chapter with respect to cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, other than such distributor's own, only when authorized by the permit issued by the commissioner. (e) No wholesale or retail distributor or wholesale or retail dealer shall accept deliveries of unstamped cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco or nontax-paid cigars, or nontaxpaid loose or smokeless tobacco, nontax-paid alternative nicotine products, or nontaxpaid vapor products which is are shipped to such distributor or acquired by such distributor at any place within this state except as authorized and provided in this Code section. All cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products shall be examined by the distributor or dealer on receipt, and the distributor shall immediately report the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the commissioner as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) The commissioner may prescribe the charges which may be made by a distributor to any person for the services of the distributor as provided in this chapter in affixing the tax stamps to each individual package of cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products and may prescribe the charges which may be made by a distributor in complying with the commissioner's alternate regulations for the collection of the tax on cigars and little cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco. (g) This Code section shall not apply to unstamped cigars, and little cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products upon which the tax has been paid in accordance with the alternate regulations promulgated by the commissioner under Code Section 48-11-3.
48-11-9. (a)(1) Any cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products found at any place in this state without stamps affixed to them as required by this chapter and any cigarettes in violation of subsection (c) of Code Section 10-13A-9 are declared to be contraband articles and may be seized by the commissioner, the commissioner's agents or employees, or any peace officer of this state when directed by the commissioner to do so. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply when: (A) The tax has been paid on the unstamped cigars and little cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in accordance with the commissioner's regulations promulgated pursuant to Code Section 48-11-3;

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(B) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in the possession of a licensed distributor; (C) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in course of transit from outside this state and is are consigned to a licensed distributor; (D) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in the possession of a transporter who is in compliance with Code Section 48-11-22; or (E) The cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is in the possession of a registered taxpayer as defined in Code Section 48-11-14 and the time for making the report required by Code Section 48-11-14 has not expired. (3) This subsection shall not be construed to require the commissioner to confiscate unstamped or nontax-paid cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products or other property when the commissioner has reason to believe that the owner of the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property is not willfully or intentionally evading the tax imposed by this chapter. (b) Any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property seized pursuant to this chapter may be offered for sale by the commissioner, at the commissioner's discretion, at public auction to the highest bidder after advertisement as provided in this Code section. The commissioner shall deliver to the Office of the State Treasurer the proceeds of any sale made under this Code section. Before delivering any cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold to a purchaser at the sale, the commissioner shall require the purchaser to affix to the packages the amount of stamps required by this chapter or to comply with the commissioner's alternate method. The seizure and sale of any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, or other property pursuant to this chapter shall not relieve any person from a fine, imprisonment, or other penalty for violation of this chapter. (c) When any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property has been seized pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner, at the commissioner's discretion, may advertise it for sale in a newspaper published or having a circulation in the place in which the seizure occurred, at least five days before the sale. Any person claiming an interest in the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property may make written application to the commissioner for a hearing. The application shall state the person's interest in the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property and such person's reasons why the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property should not be forfeited. Further proceedings on the application for hearing shall be taken as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 4811-18. No sale of any cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine

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products, vapor products, or other property seized pursuant to this chapter shall be made while an application for a hearing is pending before the commissioner. The pendency of an appeal under subsection (b) of Code Section 48-11-18 shall not prevent the sale unless the appellant posts a satisfactory bond with surety in an amount double the estimated value of the cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or other property and conditioned upon the successful termination of the appeal. (d) Any vending machine containing or dispensing any cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco which does not bear the tax stamps required under this chapter or containing or dispensing any cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco upon which the tax has not been paid either through the purchase of stamps or the alternate procedure provided by the commissioner as required under this chapter shall be a contraband article. The commissioner may seize any such machine and deal with it in the same manner as provided by law for the seizure and sale of unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco and nontax-paid cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco.
48-11-10. (a) Every licensed distributor shall file with the commissioner, on or before the tenth day of each month, a report in the form prescribed by the commissioner disclosing:
(1) The quantity of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products on hand on the first and last days of the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which the report is filed; (2) Information required by the commissioner concerning the amount of stamps purchased, used, and on hand during the report period; and (3) Information otherwise required by the commissioner for the report period. (b) The commissioner may require other reports as the commissioner deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter, including, but not limited to, reports from common carriers and warehousemen with respect to cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products delivered to or stored at any point in this state. (c) Any person who fails to file any report when due shall forfeit as a penalty for each day after the due date until the report is filed the sum of $25.00, to be collected in the manner provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-11-24 for the collection of penalties.
48-11-11. (a) Each distributor and each dealer shall keep complete and accurate records of all cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products manufactured, produced, purchased, and sold. The original records or a complete and legible photocopy or electronic image shall be safely preserved for three years in an appropriate manner to ensure permanency and accessibility for inspection by the commissioner and the commissioner's authorized agents. The commissioner and the commissioner's authorized agents may examine the books, papers, and records of any

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distributor or dealer in this state for the purpose of determining whether the tax imposed by this chapter has been fully paid and, for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter are properly observed, may investigate and examine the stock of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in or upon any premises, including, but not limited to, public and private warehouses where the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products is are possessed, stored, or sold. Invoices sufficient to cover current inventory at a licensed location shall be maintained at such licensed location and made available for immediate inspection. All other records may be kept at a locality other than the licensed location and shall be provided for inspection within two business days after receipt of notification from the commissioner or an authorized agent of the commissioner to make such records available. (b) The commissioner and his or her authorized agents may examine the books, papers, and records of any transportation company, any common, contract, or private carrier, and any public or private warehouse for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter are properly observed.
48-11-12. (a)(1) The commissioner shall assess a deficiency and may assess a penalty of 10 percent of the deficiency if, after an examination of the invoices, books, and records of a licensed distributor or dealer or of any other information obtained by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents, the commissioner determines that: (A) The report of the licensed distributor or dealer is incorrect; (B) The licensed distributor or dealer has not paid the tax in accordance with the alternate regulations promulgated by the commissioner under Code Section 48-11-3; or (C) The licensed distributor or dealer has not purchased sufficient stamps to cover such licensed distributor's or dealer's receipts for sales or other disposition of unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco and nontax-paid cigars, or nontax-paid loose or smokeless tobacco, nontax-paid alternative nicotine products, or nontax-paid vapor products. (2) In any case where a licensed distributor or dealer cannot produce evidence of sufficient stamps purchased or other payment of the tax to cover the receipt of unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco or nontax-paid cigars, or nontaxpaid loose or smokeless tobacco, nontax-paid alternative nicotine products, or nontaxpaid vapor products, it shall be assumed that the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco were sold without having either the proper stamps affixed or the tax paid on unstamped cigars or loose or smokeless tobacco.
(b) If the commissioner determines that the deficiency or any part of the deficiency is due to a fraudulent intent to evade the tax, a penalty of 50 percent of the deficiency shall be added to the amount due.

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48-11-13. (a) There is imposed a tax on every person for the privilege of using, consuming, or storing cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products in this state on which the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-2 has not been paid. The tax shall be measured by and graduated in accordance with the volume of cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products used, consumed, or stored as set forth in Code Section 48-11-2. (b) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) Cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in the hands of a licensed distributor or dealer; (2) Cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in the possession of a common carrier complying with Code Section 4811-22 or delivery being made pursuant to Code Section 48-11-4.2; (3) Cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products stored in a public warehouse; (4) Cigarettes or little cigars in an amount not exceeding 200 cigarettes or little cigars which have been brought into this state on the person; (5) Cigars in an amount not exceeding 20 cigars which have been brought into this state on the person; or (6) Loose or smokeless tobacco in an amount not exceeding six containers which has been brought into this state on the person; (7) Alternative nicotine products in an amount not exceeding six containers which have been brought into this state on the person; (8) Consumable vapor products in an amount not exceeding 50 milliliters which have been brought into this state on the person; or (9) Up to five vapor devices which have been brought into this state on the person.
48-11-14. (a) Before any person acquires cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products subject to the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-13, such person shall register with the commissioner as a responsible taxpayer subject to the obligation of maintaining records and making reports in the form prescribed by the commissioner. The report shall be made on or before the tenth day of the month following the month in which the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products were was acquired and shall be accompanied by the amount of tax due. (b) If any person subject to the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-13 fails to make the required report or makes an incorrect report, the commissioner shall assess the correct amount of tax due from that person from the best information available to him or her. A copy of the assessment shall be furnished the person by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, or by personal service. Any person aggrieved by any assessment pursuant to this Code section may request a hearing in the manner provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 48-11-18.

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(c) Every person subject to the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-13 who fails to register with the commissioner as a responsible taxpayer, who fails to make a report within the time specified, or who fails to remit the tax within the time specified may be required to pay a penalty of not less than $25.00 nor more than $250.00 in addition to the tax and any other penalties imposed by law and found due by the commissioner. The commissioner may proceed to collect the tax and penalty in the manner provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-11-24. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the sanctions and penalties set forth in Code Sections 48-11-15, 48-11-17, 48-11-18, and 48-11-20 through 48-11-24 and in Code Sections 48-7-2 and 48-13-38 shall be imposed where applicable for any violations of this chapter by consumers.
48-11-15. The Office of the State Treasurer is authorized to pay, on the order of the commissioner, claims for refunds of cigar, cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product taxes found by the commissioner or the courts to be due any distributor, dealer, or taxpayer. The commissioner, upon proof satisfactory to the commissioner and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner, shall refund the cost price of stamps affixed to any package of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco or shall refund the tax paid on cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products under the alternate method when the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products have has become unfit for use, consumption, or sale and has have been destroyed or shipped out of this state.
48-11-16. (a) The commissioner may permit licensed distributors to purchase tax stamps from the department on account. Permits may be granted only to licensed distributors who post bonds with the commissioner in amounts sufficient in the opinion of the commissioner to secure payment for stamps delivered on account. Tax stamps purchased by licensed distributors shall be paid for in full on or before the twentieth day of the month next succeeding the purchase. The bond provided in this Code section shall be secured by cash which shall bear no interest, by negotiable securities approved by the Office of the State Treasurer, or by a surety bond executed by a surety company licensed to do business in this state and approved by the commissioner. (b) The commissioner may cancel without notice any permit issued under this Code section if the licensed distributor fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this Code section or with the rules and regulations adopted under authority of this Code section. (c) On or before June 30 of each fiscal year, the licensed distributor shall pay in its entirety any liability for the purchase of tax stamps due at that time.

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48-11-17. The amount of any unpaid tax shall be a lien against the property of any distributor or dealer who sells cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products without collecting the tax and against the property of any person using or consuming cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products without proper stamps affixed to the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products or without the tax paid on the cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products as otherwise provided in this chapter. The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents are authorized to seize the property of a delinquent distributor, dealer, or taxpayer and sell it as provided by law to satisfy the claim for taxes due under this chapter; or the commissioner may record the commissioner's lien specifying and describing the property against which the lien is effective, and the lien shall be good as against any other person until the claim for taxes is satisfied.
48-11-18. (a) Any person aggrieved by any action of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent may apply to the commissioner, in writing within ten days after the notice of the action is delivered or mailed to the commissioner, for a hearing. The application shall set forth the reasons why the hearing should be granted and the manner of relief sought. The commissioner shall notify the applicant of the time and place fixed for the hearing. After the hearing, the commissioner may make an order as may appear to the commissioner to be just and lawful and shall furnish a copy of the order to the applicant. The commissioner at any time by notice in writing may order a hearing on the commissioner's own initiative and require the taxpayer or any other person whom the commissioner believes to be in possession of information concerning any manufacture, importation, use, consumption, storage, or sale of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products which has have escaped taxation to appear before the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent with any specific books of account, papers, or other documents for examination under oath relative to the information. (b) Any person aggrieved because of any final action or decision of the commissioner, after hearing, may appeal from the decision to the superior court of the county in which the appellant resides. The appeal shall be returnable at the same time and shall be served and returned in the same manner as required in the case of a summons in a civil action. The authority issuing the citation shall take from the appellant a bond of recognizance to the state, with surety, conditioned to prosecute the appeal and to effect and comply with the orders and decrees of the court. The action of the commissioner shall be sustained unless the court finds that the commissioner misinterpreted this chapter or that there is no evidence to support the commissioner's action. If the commissioner's action is not sustained, the court may grant equitable relief to the appellant. Upon all appeals which are denied, costs may be taxed against the appellant at the discretion of the court. No costs of any appeal shall be taxed against the state.

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48-11-19. (a) Each person appointed by the commissioner as a special agent or enforcement officer of the department for the enforcement of the laws of this state with respect to the manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale, possession, and taxation of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products shall have the authority throughout this state to:
(1) Obtain and execute warrants for arrest of persons charged with violations of such laws; (2) Obtain and execute search warrants in the enforcement of such laws; (3) Arrest without warrant any person violating such laws in the officer's presence or within such officer's immediate knowledge when there is likely to be a failure of enforcement of such laws for want of a judicial officer to issue a warrant; (4) Make investigations in the enforcement of such laws and, in connection with such investigations, to go upon any property outside buildings, whether posted or otherwise, in the performance of such officer's duties; (5) Seize and take possession of all property which is declared contraband under such laws; and (6) Carry firearms while performing such officer's duties. (b) Each special agent or enforcement officer shall file with the commissioner a public official's bond in the amount of $1,000.00, the cost of the bond to be borne by the department. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve agents and officers, after making an arrest, from the duties imposed generally to obtain a warrant promptly and to return arrested persons without undue delay before a person authorized to examine, commit, or receive bail as required by general law. (c) After a special agent or enforcement officer has accumulated 25 years of service with the department, upon leaving the department under honorable conditions, such special agent or enforcement officer shall be entitled as part of such officer's compensation to retain his or her weapon and badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner. (d) As used in this subsection, the term 'disability' means a disability that prevents an individual from working as a law enforcement officer. When a special agent or enforcement officer leaves the department as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, such special agent or enforcement officer shall be entitled as part of such officer's compensation to retain his or her weapon and badge in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
48-11-20. The failure to do any act required by this chapter shall be deemed an act committed in part at the office of the commissioner in Atlanta. The certificate of the commissioner to the effect that any act required by this chapter has not been done shall be prima-facie evidence that the act has not been done.

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48-11-21. The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction of offenses against this chapter which are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both.
48-11-22. (a) Every person who transports upon the public highways, roads, and streets of this state cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products not stamped or on which tax has not been paid in accordance with the alternate regulations provided by the commissioner under Code Section 48-11-3 shall have in such person's actual possession invoices or delivery tickets for the cigars, cigarettes, and loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products which show the true name and address of the consignor or seller, the true name of the consignee or purchaser, the quantity and brands of the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products transported, and the name and address of the person who has assumed or shall assume the payment of the tax at the point of ultimate destination. In the absence of the invoices or delivery tickets, the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products being transported and the vehicles in which the cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is being transported shall be confiscated and disposed of as provided in Code Section 48-11-9; and the transporter may be liable for a penalty of not more than $50.00 for each individual carton of little cigars or cigarettes, $50.00 for each individual box of cigars, and $50.00 for each individual container of loose or smokeless tobacco being transported by such person, and $50.00 for each individual container of alternative nicotine products, each vapor device, or each 5 milliliters of consumable vapor products. The penalty shall be recovered as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-11-24. (b) This Code section shall apply only to the transportation of more than 200 cigarettes, more than 200 little cigars, more than 20 cigars, or more than six containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, more than six containers of alternative nicotine products, more than five vapor devices, or more than 50 milliliters of consumable vapor products.
48-11-23. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, to transport cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in violation of Code Section 48-11-22. (b) Any person who violates Code Section 48-11-22, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, shall, upon conviction, be subject to the following punishments:
(1) If such person is transporting more than 20 but fewer than 60 cigars, more than 200 but fewer than 600 cigarettes or little cigars, or more than six but fewer than 18 containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, more than six but fewer than 18 containers of alternative nicotine products, more than five vapor devices but fewer than 20 vapor devices, or more than 50 milliliters but fewer than 200 milliliters of consumable vapor products, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor;

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(2) If such person is transporting 60 or more but fewer than 200 cigars, 600 or more but fewer than 2,000 cigarettes or little cigars, or 18 or more but fewer than 60 containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, 18 or more but fewer than 60 containers of alternative nicotine products, 20 or more but fewer than 60 vapor devices, or 200 milliliters or more but fewer than 600 milliliters of consumable vapor products, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; or (3) If such person is transporting 200 or more cigars, 2,000 or more cigarettes or little cigars, or 60 or more containers of loose or smokeless tobacco, 60 or more containers of alternative nicotine products, 60 or more vapor devices, or 600 milliliters or more of consumable vapor products, such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than three years nor more than ten years.
48-11-23.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'package' means a pack, carton, or container of any kind in which cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are is offered for sale, sold, or otherwise distributed, or intended for distribution, to consumers. (b) No tax stamp may be affixed to, or made upon, any package of cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products if:
(1) The package differs in any respect with the requirements of the federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1331, et seq., or those requirements established by the United States Food and Drug Administration, for the placement of labels, warnings, or any other information upon a package of cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products that is are to be sold within the United States; (2) The package is labeled 'For Export Only,' 'U.S. Tax Exempt,' 'For Use Outside U.S.,' or similar wording indicating that the manufacturer did not intend that the product be sold in the United States; (3) The package, or a package containing individually stamped packages, has been altered by adding or deleting the wording, labels, or warnings described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection; (4) The package has been imported into the United States after January 1, 2000, in violation of 26 U.S.C. Section 5754; (5) The package in any way violates federal trademark or copyright laws; or (6) The package in any way violates Code Section 10-13A-5. (c) Any person who sells or holds for sale a cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product package to which is affixed a tax stamp in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may revoke any license issued under this chapter to any person who sells or holds for sale a cigarette, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product package to which is affixed a tax stamp in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section.

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(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may seize and destroy or sell to the manufacturer, only for export, packages that do not comply with subsection (b) of this Code section. (f) A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.'
48-11-24. (a) Any person who possesses unstamped cigarettes or nontax-paid cigars, or little cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in violation of this chapter shall be liable for a penalty of not more than $50.00 for each individual carton of unstamped cigarettes and $50.00 for each individual nontax-paid carton of little cigars, box of cigars, or container of loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in his or her possession. (b) Any person who engages in any business or activity for which a license is required by this chapter without first having obtained a license to do so or any person who continues to engage in or conduct the business after the person's license has been revoked or during a suspension of the license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for up to 12 months, a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both. Each day that the business is engaged in or conducted shall be deemed a separate offense. (c) Proceedings to enforce and collect the penalties provided by this chapter shall be brought by and in the name of the commissioner. With respect to offenses committed within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, each superior court shall have jurisdiction to enforce and collect the penalty. The costs recoverable in any such proceeding shall be recovered by the commissioner in the event of judgment in the commissioner's favor. If the judgment is for the defendant, it shall be without costs against the commissioner. All expenses incident to the recovery of any penalty pursuant to this Code section shall be paid in the same manner as any other expense incident to the administration of this chapter.
48-11-25. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, to possess unstamped cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco or nontaxpaid cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter, to: (A) Sell cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco without the stamps required by this chapter being affixed to the cigarettes or loose or smokeless tobacco; or

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(B) Sell cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products without the stamp or stamps required by this chapter or without the tax being paid on the cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in accordance with the alternate method. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than ten years.
48-11-26. (a) With respect to this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent to defraud the state or evade the payment of any tax, penalty, or interest or any part of a payment when due, to:
(1) Willfully fail or refuse to file any report or statement required to be filed pursuant to this chapter or by the commissioner's rules and regulations; or (2) Aid or abet another in the filing with the commissioner of any false or fraudulent report or statement. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each separate offense.
48-11-27. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Make a false entry upon any invoices or any record relating to the purchase, possession, or sale of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products; or (2) With intent to evade any tax imposed by this chapter, present any false entry upon any such invoice or record for the inspection of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250.00 for each separate offense.
48-11-28. (a) With respect to this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Fraudulently make, utter, forge, or counterfeit any stamp prescribed by the commissioner; (2) Cause or procure a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection to be done; (3) Willfully utter, publish, pass, or render as true any false, altered, forged, or counterfeited stamp; (4) Knowingly possess any false, altered, forged, or counterfeited stamp; (5) For the purpose of evading the tax imposed, use more than once any stamp required by this chapter; or

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(6) Tamper with or cause to be tampered with any metering machine authorized to be used. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than three years nor more than ten years.
48-11-29. Reserved.
48-11-30. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the sale or possession for sale of counterfeit cigarettes by any person shall result in the seizure of the product and related machinery by the commissioner or his or her authorized agents and any law enforcement agency at the direction of the commissioner and shall be punishable as follows:
(1) A first violation with a total quantity of less than two cartons of cigarettes shall be punishable by a fine of $1,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment; (2) A subsequent violation with a total quantity of less than two cartons of cigarettes shall be punishable by a fine of $5,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment; (3) A first violation with a total quantity of two cartons of cigarettes or more shall be punishable by a fine of $2,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment; and (4) A subsequent violation with a quantity of two cartons of cigarettes or more shall be punishable by a fine of $50,000.00 or five times the retail value of the cigarettes involved, whichever is greater, or imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both the fine and imprisonment. (b) An act committed by or on behalf of a licensed cigarette manufacturer, cigarette importer, cigarette distributor, or cigarette dealer in violation of paragraph (2) or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall also result in the revocation of the license by the department pursuant to Code Section 48-11-6. (c) Any counterfeit cigarette seized by or at the direction of the commissioner shall be destroyed by the commissioner or his or her designee. Any related machinery seized by or at the direction of the commissioner may be sold by the commissioner at public auction in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 48-11-9."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Section 2 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021, for all other purposes.

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene N Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, J.B. E Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell N Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott N Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley
Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E N Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 123, nays 33.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 318. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 335. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Miller of the 49th, Walker III of the 20th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Chapter 11 of Title 15, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, Juvenile Code, and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to strengthen laws and supports for foster children and foster families; to authorize the Department of Human Services to partner with childplacing agencies to assist with casework services; to provide varying levels of training required for experienced foster parents or respite caregivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 489. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Beach of the 21st, Jones of the 25th and Watson of the 1st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 289. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to remove the requirement that mobile homes procure permits and procure and display decals; to repeal Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits and issuance and display of decals; to repeal related penalties; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 308. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to remove certain redundant processes regarding unattended vessels in public waters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 316. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 336. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and

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special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to expand eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; to add a military honor to the military service award eligible for special and distinctive license plates for veterans; to provide for a special and distinctive license plate for United States Army Rangers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 402. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Payne of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17, Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 10 of Title 16, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, custody and release of child, offenses against public administration, pretrial release and diversion programs, and general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to provide for conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for full-face bond requirements; to revise cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 765. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd, Benton of the 31st, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for the calculation of future increases in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for other magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for clerks of magistrate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

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HB 911. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Lott of the 122nd, Martin of the 49th, Caldwell of the 20th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offenses, the Georgia Crime Information Center, conditions of detention generally, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to provide for the offenses of improper sexual conduct by a foster parent in the first and second degrees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 1094. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Greene of the 151st, Pirkle of the 155th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, Dougherty, Douglas, McIntosh, Muscogee, Paulding, Polk, and Richmond Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 211. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Black of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement and sale of meat generally, so as to render unlawful the representation of nonanimal products and non-slaughtered animal flesh as meat; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 321. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one

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time; to remove a limitation on where a physician assistant is authorized to practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 367. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to reduce the number of student assessments; to provide for when assessments must be administered; to provide for analysis of locally implemented assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 416. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-4-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of College and Career Transitions and powers and duties, so as to change the name of the Office of College and Career Transitions to the Office of College and Career Academies; to provide for the appointment and duties of a director of said office; to provide for the approval of advisers to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for collaboration between the office and certain entities to support efforts to recruit new industries and expand existing industries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 445. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Jones of the 25th and Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize certain water and water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the

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O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 68. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Parent of the 42nd, Walker III of the 20th, Karinshak of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 793. 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 make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House stand in recess until 8:45 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 8:45 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

Friday, June 26, 2020

Fortieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

June 25, 2020

TO: Clerk of the House Office 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

I would like the change my vote on SB 344 from No to YES.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mack Jackson State Representative Mack Jackson House District 128

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anulewicz E Ballinger Barr Bazemore Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner E Bruce

Davis Dempsey Dickerson E Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes E Howard Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley

Meeks E Metze
Momtahan Moore, B E Moore, C Morris, G Morris, M Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Pirkle

Silcox Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, V Smyre E Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor Thomas, E Trammell

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Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Caldwell Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J E Cooke Cooper Corbett

Gambill Gardner Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gordon Gravley Greene Gullett E Gurtler E Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson E Hill Hitchens

Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lott Lumsden E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McCall McClain McLaurin McLeod

Powell Prince Pullin Reeves Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Rogers Rutledge Schofield Scoggins Scott E Setzler Shannon Sharper

Turner Washburn Watson E Welch Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Williams, A Williams, M.F. Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Barton of the 5th, Collins of the 68th, Dickey of the 140th, Dollar of the 45th, Dreyer of the 59th, Hopson of the 153rd, Houston of the 170th, Jones of the 91st, Mitchell of the 88th, Nguyen of the 89th, Petrea of the 166th, and Thomas of the 56th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Stan Lester, Crosspointe Church, Dalton, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Hogan of the 179th, 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.

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5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.

6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

HB 1256. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Wilson of the 80th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to require completion of a boater education program in order to operate and rent or lease certain vessels; to provide for standards for such education program; to provide for the phase in of certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

HB 1257. By Representative Turner of the 21st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to application by 100 percent of landowners, so as to provide that a municipal corporation cannot change the zoning or increase land use density of an annexed property for a period of two years; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1253 HB 1255 HR 1660

HB 1254 HR 1634

Representative Kelley of the 16th District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 359 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Kelley of the 16th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 508 SB 518 SB 527

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 40th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 271 SB 373 SB 381
SB 393
SR 844

Law Assistants; rename as law clerks and staff attorneys (Ret-Silcox-52nd) Kennedy-18th Nonprofit Corporations; directors and officers of electric membership corporations and foreign electric cooperatives; provisions; change (EU&T-Rich-97th) Kennedy-18th "Georgia Food Act"; certain information obtained by the Department of Agriculture from the federal Food and Drug Administration; confidential and not subject to disclosure; provide (A&CA-Jasperse-11th) Kirkpatrick-32nd Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; duties and powers; revise; campus policemen and other security personnel of the university system; arrests for felony offenses (Substitute)(PS&HS-Reeves-34th) Strickland-17th Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon Memorial Bridge; Hall County; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Tanner-9th) Miller-49th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 508. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Rockdale County, approved April 2, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3837), so as to provide an additional judge for such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors; to revise inaccurate references; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 518. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Henry County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 527. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1019. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Jackson of the 64th and Metze of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3910), so as to provide that the offices of mayor and councilmember are part time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3910), so as to provide that the offices of mayor

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and councilmember are part time; to modify the procedures for removing city officers from office; to delineate roles between the mayor, city council, and city manager; to change the procedures for calling special meetings of the city council; to clarify veto and veto override powers; to provide for the mayor to appoint chairpersons and vice chairpersons of city council committees; to provide for nomination, confirmation, and appointment of the city manager; to provide for the city manager to appoint the city clerk and city treasurer; to provide that the city council must approve the removal or suspension of the fire chief and police chief; to modify the process for selecting and replacing the city manager and acting city managers; to provide a term limit for the office of mayor pro tempore; to bring the procedures for removing municipal court judges in line with state law; to provide procedures for expenditures made individually by the mayor and councilmembers; to provide procedures for ethics complaints; to modify provisions related to the charter review commission; to repeal and remove expired provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3726), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3910), is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Section 2.10 as follows:
"(a) The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a part-time mayor and seven part-time councilmembers. (b) The mayor and councilmembers shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of Section 2.11 of this charter. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the area comprising the City of South Fulton for 12 months immediately preceding the election of mayor or councilmembers, shall have attained the age of 21 years prior to the date of qualifying, and, in the case of councilmembers, shall have been a resident of the district from which he or she seeks election for six months at the time of qualifying for election; each such person shall continue to reside within the city and, in the case of councilmembers, within the district from which he or she was elected during said period of service and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. The mayor may reside anywhere within the city. No person's name shall be listed as a candidate on the ballot for election for either mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file a written notice with the clerk of said city that such person desires his or her name to be placed on said ballot as a candidate either for mayor or councilmember. No person shall be eligible for the office of mayor or councilmember unless such person shall file said notice within the time provided for in Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code.'"

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SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Section 2.11 as follows:
"(f) The time for holding regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year. The successors to the first mayor and councilmembers and future successors shall be elected at the municipal election immediately preceding the expiration of the respective terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 2.16 as follows:
"SECTION 2.16. Removal of officers.
(a) The mayor, a councilmember, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the following causes:
(1) Failure to uphold the Constitution, laws, and regulations of the United States, the State of Georgia, this charter, and the code of ordinances of the city; (2) Discrimination by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether or not for remuneration; (3) Engaging in any business with the government, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of his or her governmental duties; (4) Using any information coming to him or her confidentially in the performance of governmental duties as a means for making private profit; (5) Failure to expose corruption wherever discovered; (6) Soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept gifts, loans, gratuities, discounts, favors, hospitality, or services from any person, association, or corporation under circumstances from which it could reasonably be inferred that a major purpose of the donor is to influence the performance of the member's official duties; (7) Accepting any economic opportunity under circumstances where he or she knows or should know that there is a substantial possibility that the opportunity is being afforded him or her with intent to influence his or her conduct in the performance of his or her official duties; (8) Engaging in other conduct which is unbecoming to a member or which constitutes a breach of public trust; (9) Taking any official action with regard to any matter under circumstances in which he or she knows or should know that he or she has a direct or indirect monetary interest in the subject matter of such matter or in the outcome of such official action; (10) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (11) Failure at any time to possess any qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (12) Knowingly violating Section 2.15 this charter;

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(13) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; and (14) Moving residency out of the district such councilmember was elected from. (b) Removal of any officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods: (1) By the vote of five councilmembers after an investigative hearing. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and detailing the evidence against the officer. The officer shall be entitled to a public hearing which shall be held not less than 30 days after the service of such written notice. Such public hearing shall be presided over by an independent hearing officer, with the accuser and the accused given equal opportunity to present evidence and call witnesses. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council via certiorari to the Superior Court of Fulton County; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Fulton County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of South Fulton."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section following Section 3.10 to read as follows:
"SECTION 3.10A. Role delineation.
Based upon the firm belief that the proper, efficient, and effective administration and operation of the city's council-manager form of government will be fostered by a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of the city council, mayor, and city manager, this section states the following principles, which are intended to be fully consistent with this article:
(1) The full and complete legislative and policy making authority of the city resides in the part-time city council, and the full-time city manager shall take no action which impinges upon or interferes with the city council's policy making role. Other than providing information relevant and germane to the city council's legislative deliberations, the city manager shall strive to remain a neutral party in such legislative deliberations. To ensure the actuality and appearance of neutrality, neither the city manager nor any department heads shall participate in any political activity on behalf of the mayor, any councilmember, or any candidate for such offices, nor shall the city manager or any department head make any political contribution to the mayor, any councilmember, or any candidate for such offices. The mayor and councilmembers shall not solicit or accept any campaign contributions from any city employee; (2) The city manager is the full-time chief executive officer of the city, and, as such, all department heads, except the city attorney who is appointed by and reports to the

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mayor and council, report to the city manager. The mayor and council shall observe the management authority of the city manager; (3) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the mayor and councilmembers shall not in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any city administrative officers or employees whom the city manager or any of his or her subordinates are empowered to appoint. The city manager shall have the authority to provide, at levels he or she deems necessary and appropriate, administrative support staff for the mayor and councilmembers, and any such administrative support staff shall be subject to the authority and direction of the city manager and not the mayor or any councilmember; (4) Except for the purpose of conducting an investigation or inquiry authorized by the city council pursuant to Section 3.12 of this charter, the mayor and councilmembers shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager solely through the city manager, and neither the mayor nor any councilmembers shall give orders to any such officers or employees either publicly or privately; (5) The mayor and city council shall not give directives to any city officers or employees, other than the city manager or city attorney, regarding any matters including, but not limited to, constituent complaints and complaints regarding the services, operation, or administration of any department or function of city government. Although the mayor and city council shall not be prohibited from communicating with city officers or employees with constituent complaints or concerns, the city manager must be copied on all such communications; (6) The mayor and councilmembers, unless acting pursuant to a duly authorized investigation or inquiry, shall not discuss in open session the performance of or complaints against any city officer or employee during a city council meeting. This provision is not intended to prevent the mayor or city council from discussing, in general terms, the performance of or any issue relating to any department or function of city government; (7) It shall be prohibited for the mayor or any councilmember to sit in on personnel and management meetings between the city manager and city employees unless such participation is consented to by the city manager and approved by the city council; (8) The mayor shall have no management authority or responsibility with respect to the operations and administration of city government; and (9) The mayor and council, as elected officials, shall possess fundamental oversight duties and responsibilities with respect to all operations and administration of city government, and the city manager shall be responsible and duty bound to facilitate the mayor and city council's oversight function. Once the city council has passed the operating and capital budgets of the city, it shall be the responsibility of the city manager to administer such budgets and to keep the mayor and city council fully informed as to the city's progress against such budgets. The city manager shall provide monthly financial updates on the budgets with year to date information, and such updates shall contain all material information necessary for the mayor and city council to evaluate the financial performance and condition of the city. However, once the city

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council has appropriated funds in the budget and encumbered such funds through subsequent legislative action, the city manager shall have the authority to administer such budget including contract administration and account payables as part of the management function. Any expenditure of city funds directly by the mayor and individual councilmembers, whether by purchasing card or other means, shall be subject to the approval of the city manager as his or her duty to administer the city's budget, and the city manager shall have the authority to have such expenditures forensically audited."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 3.13 as follows:
"(b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or five members of the city council. The minutes of any such special meeting not called by the mayor shall indicate which councilmembers called the meeting. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Written or oral notice of such special meeting shall be given at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to the legal organ of Fulton County and to a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Notice shall also be posted for at least 24 hours at the place of regular meetings and on the city's website. Upon written request from any local broadcast or print media outlet whose place of business and physical facilities are located in the county, notice shall be provided by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail to that requesting media outlet at least 24 hours in advance of the called meeting. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting."
SECTION 6. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 3.21 as follows:
"SECTION 3.21. Submission of ordinances to the mayor.
(a) Every ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council shall be presented to the mayor for signature within five business days following the adoption of such ordinance, resolution, or other action by the city council. The mayor shall have the right to veto any ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section. (b) The mayor, within ten business days following receipt of an ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council, shall return it to the city clerk with or without the mayor's approval or with the mayor's veto. If an ordinance, resolution, or other action

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adopted by the city council has been approved by the mayor or if it is returned to the city clerk neither approved nor disapproved, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk. However, if the mayor fails to return an ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council to the city clerk within ten business days of receipt, it shall become law at 12:00 Midnight on the tenth business day after receipt. If an ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council is vetoed by the mayor, the mayor shall submit to city council, through the city clerk, the reason for the mayor's veto. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council the date of its delivery to and its receipt from the mayor. (c) An ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council vetoed by the mayor shall automatically be on the agenda at the next regular meeting of the city council for reconsideration. Votes to override mayoral vetoes shall only occur at regular scheduled meetings of the city council, and cannot occur at a special meeting or emergency meeting. If the minimum number of councilmembers necessary to vote to override the veto are not present, the action may be continued until the next meeting at which such minimum number of councilmembers are present. The city council may override a veto by the mayor and adopt any ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council that has been vetoed by the mayor by the affirmative votes of at least five councilmembers, not including the mayor. (d) In addition, the mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council. The approved part or parts of any ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council making appropriations shall become law, and the part or parts disapproved or reduced shall not become law unless subsequently passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided herein. The disapproved or reduced part or parts of any such ordinance, resolution, or other action adopted by the city council shall be presented to the city council as though disapproved and shall not become law unless overridden by the city council as set forth in subsection (c) of this section."
SECTION 7. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 3.22 as follows:
"(a) The mayor shall be the part-time chief executive of the city government and a member of and the presiding officer of the city council and responsible for the efficient and orderly administration of the city's affairs. The mayor shall be responsible for the enforcement of laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and franchises in the city. The mayor may conduct inquiries and investigations into the conduct of the city's affairs and shall have such powers and duties as specified in this charter or as may be provided by ordinance consistent with this charter."
SECTION 8. Said Act is further amended by revising paragraphs (6), (8), and (10) of subsection (b) of Section 3.22 as follows:

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"(6) Vote on any tied motion, resolution, ordinance, or other question before the council other than a veto override;" "(8) Appoint city council committees, committee chairpersons, committee vice chairpersons, and appoint councilmembers to oversee and report on the functions of the various departments of the city, subject to confirmation by the city council;" "(10) Nominate the city manager, city attorney, and chief judge of municipal court as provided by this charter or general state law;"
SECTION 9. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (b) of Section 3.23 as follows:
"(a) The mayor shall nominate a city manager for an indefinite term and shall set the city manager's initial compensation, subject to confirmation by the city council. The city manager shall be nominated solely on the basis of that person's executive and administrative qualifications. In the event that the city council does not confirm the mayor's nomination, the mayor shall appoint another individual as the city manager and such second nomination shall also be subject to confirmation by the city council. If a second nomination and a subsequent third nomination for the city manager are not confirmed by the city council, the mayor shall appoint an individual meeting the qualifications established by this charter who shall serve as the city manager without such appointment needing to be confirmed by the city council."
"(1) In response to such recommendation, the city council shall adopt by affirmative vote of five of its members a preliminary resolution which must state the reasons for removal and may suspend the city manager from duty for a period not to exceed 45 days." "(3) If the city manager has not requested a public hearing within the time specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of five of its members. If the city manager has requested a public hearing, the city council may adopt a final resolution for removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of five of its members at any time after the public hearing."
SECTION 10. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 3.24 as follows:
"SECTION 3.24. Acting city manager.
(a) The assistant city manager shall be the acting city manager during the city manager's temporary absence or physical or mental disability. (b) If there is no assistant city manager, by letter filed with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate or in the absence of the city manager the mayor shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the

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powers and perform the duties of city manager during the city manager's temporary absence or physical or mental disability. During such absence or disability, the city council may revoke a designation made pursuant to this subsection, at any time and appoint another officer of the city to serve until the city manager shall return or the city manager's disability shall cease. (c) If the temporary absence or disability of the city manager exceeds 180 days, the office of city manager shall be vacant and the mayor shall nominate a new city manager. The acting city manager shall continue to serve in that capacity until the new city manager is nominated and confirmed pursuant to Section 3.23 of this charter."
SECTION 11. Said Act is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Section 3.25 as follows:
"(1) Have the authority to hire persons to act as department heads or directors and fill other positions designed by ordinance or resolution and appoint and, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove any city employees and administrative officers the city manager hires or appoints, except as otherwise provided by law. The city manager may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to the city manager's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office, or agency. Notwithstanding any other provision of this charter to the contrary, before the city manager can remove the police chief or the fire chief such removal must be approved by a majority of the city council;"
SECTION 12. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 3.29 as follows:
"SECTION 3.29. Selection of mayor pro tempore.
There shall be a mayor pro tempore elected from among the councilmembers by the city council at the first regular meeting of each calendar year. The term of the mayor pro tempore shall be one year. No councilmember shall serve two or more successive terms as mayor pro tempore. All subsequent successors shall be elected at the first regular meeting of the city council in each calendar year to serve until the first regular meeting of the city council in the immediately following calendar year. The mayor pro tempore shall continue to vote and otherwise participate as a councilmember. A vacancy in the position of mayor pro tempore resulting from the mayor pro tempore ceasing to serve as a councilmember or from any other cause shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term at the next regularly scheduled council meeting."
SECTION 13. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Section 4.10 as follows:

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"(e) Except for the fire chief and the police chief, the city manager may suspend or terminate directors or department heads, so long as the city attorney reviews the facts supporting suspension or termination and concurs such action is appropriate before such action is taken. The city manager may suspend or terminate the fire chief or police chief, provided that a majority of the city council vote to approve such suspension or termination."
SECTION 14. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 4.13 and Section 4.14 as follows:
"SECTION 4.13. City clerk.
The city manager shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal, maintain city council records required by this charter, and perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the city clerk. The city clerk shall be the official custodian of all city records, including but not limited to records and documents from ethics hearings and hearings to remove the mayor or councilmembers.
SECTION 4.14. Finance director.
The city manager shall appoint a finance director to collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city and to enforce all laws of Georgia relating to the collection of delinquent taxes and sale or foreclosure for nonpayment of taxes to the city. The finance director shall also be responsible for the general duties of the treasurer and fiscal officer of the city. The city council shall provide for the compensation of the finance director."
SECTION 15. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Section 5.11 as follows:
"(d) The chief judge shall serve a term of four years, coincident with the term of the mayor, but may be removed upon action taken by the Judicial Qualification Commission or as provided by O.C.G.A. 36-32-2.1."
SECTION 16. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 6.31 as follows:
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(a) The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city. (b) The ordinance adopted pursuant to the requirement of subsection (a) of this section may authorize the mayor and councilmembers to individually expend city funds that are budgeted to such officers, provided that any such expenditures, whether made using purchasing cards or other means, are subject to the approval of the city manager. Furthermore, the city manager shall report at each regular meeting of the city council all such expenditures approved for and made by the mayor or individual councilmembers since the last regular meeting of the city council."
SECTION 17. Said Act is further amended by adding a new article following Article VI to read as follows:
"ARTICLE VI-A ETHICS COMPLAINTS
SECTION 6-A.1. Ethics complaints.
(a) Any person may file an ethics complaint alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this charter or any ethics ordinance adopted by the city by an employee or city official by completing and submitting to the city clerk the ethics complaint form adopted by the city manager. The person filing an ethics complaint shall be referred to in this article as the 'complainant.' In the event the city clerk is the subject of an ethics complaint, all duties of the city clerk in this article shall be undertaken by the city manager. (b) The ethics complaint shall, at a minimum, identify the specific provisions of the charter or ordinance alleged to be violated, shall be supported by affidavits based on personal knowledge, and shall show affirmatively that the affiant is competent to testify to the matters stated therein. All documents referred to in an affidavit shall be attached to the affidavit. Every ethics complaint shall be signed and notarized, and shall contain the following statement:
'I have read the ethics complaint and aver that the facts contained therein are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I am aware that the Ethics Ordinance authorizes the imposition of penalties against me for filing a frivolous complaint, including without limitation, payment of costs and attorney's fees associated with the handling and processing of the ethics complaint, and/or all other penalties applicable under the law.' (c) An ethics complaint shall be filed within six months of the date the alleged violation is said to have occurred, or in case of concealment or nondisclosure, within six months of the date the alleged violation was or should have been discovered by the complainant after due diligence. (d) No action may be taken on any ethics complaint which arises out of substantially the same facts or circumstances which have previously served as the basis for an ethics complaint pursuant to this article.

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(e) A separate ethics complaint shall be filed for each person alleged to have engaged in any activity violating this article even if the allegations arise from the same factual basis. The person alleged to have violated this article shall be referred to in this article as the 'respondent.'
SECTION 6-A.2. Processing ethics complaints.
(a) Upon receipt of an ethics complaint, the city clerk shall, within five business days from receipt of the ethics complaint, determine whether the ethics complaint on its face satisfies the requirements of Section 6-A.1 of this charter.
(1) If the ethics complaint does not meet the requirements set forth in Section 6-A.1 of this charter, the city clerk shall notify the complainant in writing of the defects via certified mail, return receipt requested. Thereafter, the complainant shall be afforded five business days from receipt of the notification of defect from the city clerk to cure any defects that may be cured and resubmit the ethics complaint. If an ethics complaint is not resubmitted within the allotted time period, the city and the city clerk shall take no further action on the ethics complaint. (2) If the city clerk finds that the ethics complaint does meet the requirements of Section 6-A.1 of this charter on its face, the ethics complaint will be processed pursuant to the provisions of this article. (b) Upon confirmation by the city clerk that the ethics complaint meets the requirements of Section 6-A.1 of this charter on its face, the city clerk shall promptly forward a copy of the ethics complaint by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the city official or employee against whom the ethics complaint was filed. (c) Upon confirmation by the city clerk that the ethics complaint meets the requirements of Section 6-A.1 of this charter on its face, the city clerk shall promptly begin the process of randomly selecting an ethics panel as provided in Section 6-A.4 of this charter. (d) The respondent shall respond to the ethics complaint within 30 days of receipt of the ethics complaint from the city clerk. The respondent's response shall be supported by affidavits based on personal knowledge and shall show affirmatively that the affiant is competent to testify to the matters stated therein. All documents referred to in an affidavit shall be attached to the affidavit. The respondent shall verify the response by his or her signature thereon, which shall be notarized. (e) Within 60 days of the determination by the city clerk that the ethics complaint meets the requirements of Section 6-A.1 of this charter, unless such time is extended by the ethics panel convened to hear the ethics complaint upon good cause shown, the ethics panel shall convene a meeting to conduct an initial review of the ethics complaint to determine whether specific, substantiated evidence from credible sources exists in the ethics complaint to support a reasonable belief that there has been a violation of this article. (f) If after reviewing the ethics complaint the ethics panel determines that no specific, substantiated evidence from credible sources exists to support a reasonable belief that

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there has been a violation of this article or determines that no violation occurred as a matter of applying the facts alleged and accepted as true to the terms of this article, the ethics panel shall dismiss the ethics complaint without further proceedings. Such dismissal shall be entered in writing stating the basis therefor. (g) If the ethics panel determines that specific, substantiated evidence from credible sources exists to support a reasonable belief that there has been a violation of this article by the respondent, the ethics panel shall set a hearing for consideration of the allegations of the ethics complaint, also known as the 'ethics hearing.' Written notice of the ethics hearing, containing the time, date, and place of such hearing, shall be sent to the complainant and the respondent by the city clerk by certified mail, return receipt requested.
SECTION 6-A.3. Ethics hearings.
(a) All ethics hearings shall be conducted so as to insure the requirements of due process for the respondent. At the ethics hearing, the complainant and respondent shall be entitled to make opening statements, testify, present witnesses and evidence, and make a closing statement after the submission of all evidence. The complainant and respondent shall not be required to testify unless subpoenaed to do so. Both the complainant and the respondent shall be allowed to question any witness that testifies. (b) The respondent and the complainant shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel at all stages of consideration of an ethics complaint, including at the ethics hearing. (c) The ethics panel may not call witnesses or tender evidence of its own accord; however, members of the ethics panel may question any witnesses that are called to testify by either the respondent or the complainant. (d) Any final determination resulting from the ethics hearing shall include written findings of fact and conclusions of law. In reaching its decision on the ethics complaint, the ethics panel shall decide if clear and convincing evidence presented at the ethics hearing establishes a violation of this article.
SECTION 6-A.4. Ethics panel.
(a) Each ethics panel shall be constituted for the sole purpose of considering a single ethics complaint. (b) Each ethics panel shall consist of three randomly selected members from a list maintained by the city clerk. (c) The city clerk shall maintain a list of not less than nine nor more than 15 qualified individuals from which to draw members of ethics panels. The city clerk shall confirm the qualifications and willingness to serve of the members of the ethics panel not less than once per year.

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(d) Individuals shall be deemed qualified to serve on the ethics panel for so long as they: (1) Are attorneys at law in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia; (2) Have at least five years experience in the practice of law, with no less than three of those years dedicated to general civil litigation practice; (3) Reside or maintain an office within Fulton County; (4) Are not, and have never been, an employee or city official, and are not the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of an existing or former employee or city official; and (5) Have no, and the members of their immediate family have no, business or contractual relationship with the City of South Fulton, have not provided monetary or in-kind campaign contributions to sitting city council members, and otherwise have no conflict of interest in providing service on the ethics panel.
(e) Upon the city clerk determining that an ethics complaint meets the requirements of Section 6-A.1 of this charter on its face, the city clerk shall promptly draw names randomly from the list of qualified individuals and contact such individuals to determine their availability to serve on the ethics panel. The drawing of names by the city clerk shall be witnessed by at least one department director or a judge of the municipal court to ensure the integrity of the selection process. Upon selection of three qualified individuals who are available to serve on the ethics panel, the city clerk shall prepare a document identifying panel membership and both the clerk and the staff member or the judge of the municipal court that witnessed the selection process shall attest on that document to the legitimacy of the selection process. (f) No person shall be qualified to serve on more than one ethics panel at any given time unless all other qualified individuals are either serving on an ethics panel or have expressed their unavailability to so serve. Service on an ethics panel shall be deemed to have terminated upon the entry of the written dismissal or decision of the ethics panel after the conclusion of an ethics hearing. (g) An individual shall cease to be qualified immediately upon the third consecutive refusal, whether by choice or unavailability, to serve on an ethics panel after being randomly drawn from the list and contacted by the city clerk to serve.
SECTION 6-A.5. Organization and internal operating regulations.
(a) Each ethics panel shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson to serve during the pendency of the ethics panel. (b) Members of the ethics panel shall be paid a per diem for each meeting or hearing they are required to attend. If a hearing lasts multiple days, then the ethics panel attorney shall receive a separate per diem for each day of hearing attendance. The per diem shall be the same for each ethics panel attorney and shall be approved by the city council. (c) The city council shall provide meeting space for the ethics panel. Subject to budgetary procedures and requirements of the city, the city shall provide the ethics panel with such supplies and equipment as may be reasonably necessary to perform its duties and responsibilities. The city clerk shall serve as recording secretary to the ethics panel.

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(d) Subject to budgetary procedures and requirements of the city, an attorney other than the city attorney shall be available to assist the ethics panel in carrying out its responsibilities or to act as an ethics hearing administrator, whose duties shall be limited to conducting the ethics hearing as directed by the ethics panel. Any such appointed counsel shall be approved by the city council, shall perform services at an approved hourly rate, and shall serve at the joint pleasure of the ethics panel and the city council. (e) The chairperson shall be entitled to the same voting rights as the other members of the ethics panel.
SECTION 6-A.6. Removal of member.
The city council may remove a member of the ethics panel on grounds of neglect of duty or misconduct in office. For purposes of this section, an ethics panel member that, without good cause, misses two scheduled ethics panel meetings during the handling of a single case shall be deemed to have neglected their duty such that no further evidence demonstrating neglect need be shown. Before initiating the removal of a member from the ethics panel, the city council shall give the member written notice of the reason for the intended action, and the member shall have the opportunity to reply. Thereafter, the city council shall afford such member an opportunity for a hearing before the city council. Upon removal of a member by the city council, the city clerk shall promptly undertake the same process as set forth in subsection 6-A.4(e) of this charter to designate a replacement member of the ethics panel, and the selection process shall be subject to the same witnessing protocol as set forth in subsection 6-A.4(e) of this charter.
SECTION 6-A.7. Resignation of member.
If a member of the ethics panel decides to resign prior to the final resolution by the ethics panel of an ethics complaint, the member's resignation shall be submitted in writing to the city clerk who shall forward the resignation to the city council, the mayor, and the other members of the ethics panel. A resignation shall be deemed effective upon submission to the city clerk and cannot be revoked. Upon receipt of the resignation, the city clerk shall promptly undertake the same process as set forth in subsection 6-A.4(e) of this charter to designate a replacement member of the ethics panel, and the selection process shall be subject to the same witnessing protocol as set forth in subsection 6-A.4(e) of this charter.
SECTION 6-A.8. Duties and powers.
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(1) To establish any procedures, rules, and regulations governing its internal organization and conduct of its affairs, provided that such procedures, rules, and regulations do not conflict with any provision contained herein; (2) To consider and hear complaints of violations of this article; (3) To administer oaths; (4) To issue subpoenas only when requested to do so by the complainant or the respondent in accordance with Section 6-A.11 of this charter; (5) To recommend such action as provided in this article as deemed appropriate because of any violation of this article; and (6) To perform any other function authorized by this article.
SECTION 6-A.9. Custodian of records.
The city clerk shall serve as legal custodian of the ethics panel records, and shall accept, file, maintain, and administer, in accordance with all applicable laws, any information related to the purposes of this article.
SECTION 6-A.10. Limitation of liability.
No member of the ethics panel, or any person acting on behalf of the ethics panel, shall be liable to any person for any damages arising out of the enforcement or operation of this ethics article, except in the case of willful or wanton misconduct. This limitation of liability shall apply to the city, the members of the ethics panel, the city clerk, the city attorney, and any person acting under the direction of the ethics panel.
SECTION 6-A.11. Subpoenas.
(a) Any request for a subpoena made by a party to the ethics panel shall be made at least five business days prior to the ethics hearing date, and shall state the names and addresses for whom the subpoenas are to be issued and the date and time for the witnesses to appear. Any party requesting a subpoena shall also notify the opposing party in writing as to whom the subpoenas will be issued. A failure to provide such notification or to timely request a subpoena under this subsection may result in a waiver of the right to subpoena such witness. (b) The ethics panel adopts O.C.G.A. 45-20-9(c), which states:
'Subpoenas shall be issued without discrimination between public and private parties. When a subpoena is disobeyed, any party may apply to the superior court of the county where the ethics hearing is being held for an order requiring obedience. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. The costs of securing the attendance of witnesses, including fees and mileage, shall be

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computed and assessed in the same manner as prescribed by law in civil cases in the superior court. Once issued a subpoena may be quashed by the [ethics panel] or any administrative law judge if it appears that the subpoena was used primarily as a means of harassment, that the testimony or documents sought are cumulative, that the testimony or documents sought are not relevant, that the testimony or documents sought are not material, that to respond to the subpoena would be unduly burdensome, or that for other good reasons basic fairness dictates that the subpoena should not be enforced.' (c) It is intended that O.C.G.A. 24-13-25 shall apply to require $25.00 per diem as a witness fee for any witnesses who are not city employees. City employees shall not be entitled to receive a witness fee during hours in which they are being paid by the city for performance of job duties. Additionally, if a witness resides outside the city, O.C.G.A. 24-13-25 shall apply to require the $25.00 per diem witness fee and $0.20 per mile for travel expenses as a condition for appearance. Consistent with O.C.G.A. 24-13-25, any subpoenas issued on behalf of the city will not require payment of the above-stated fees. If applicable, O.C.G.A. 24-13-28 shall govern issuance of subpoenas to off-duty law enforcement officers. (d) The complainant and the respondent shall be individually responsible for costs of securing the attendance of any subpoenaed witness, including the costs of fees and mileage as applicable, and shall be individually responsible for service of any subpoena.
SECTION 6-A.12. Disciplinary action.
(a) Upon a determination that an employee has violated this article, the ethics panel shall recommend to the mayor and the city council that the city impose any combination of one or more of the following penalties and actions:
(1) No further action; (2) Written warning or reprimand; (3) Suspension without pay; (4) Termination of employment; and (5) Repayment to the city of any unjust enrichment. (b) Upon a determination that a city official has violated this article, the ethics panel shall recommend to the mayor and the city council that the city impose any combination of the following penalties and actions: (1) No further action; (2) Written warning, censure, or reprimand; (3) Request for resignation from office; (4) Removal from office to the extent provided by Georgia law; and (5) Repayment to the city of any unjust enrichment. (c) The city council shall retain the discretion to determine whether any recommendation presented by the ethics panel under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be imposed. In exercising this discretion, the city council shall not be bound by the recommendation of the ethics panel and may impose any combination of the penalties

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listed in the relevant section. This discretion shall not entitle the city council to override a determination by the ethics panel that a violation has occurred. (d) In addition to any other remedy provided herein, upon determination of a violation of this article, the ethics panel may recommend to the mayor and the city council in writing that any contract, bid, or change order that was the subject of the violation be cancelled or rescinded. The city council shall retain the discretion to determine whether such a cancellation or rescission would be in the best interest of the city and shall not be bound in any way by a recommendation of the ethics panel. (e) In addition to any other remedy provided herein, the ethics panel may also forward its written decision to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, the Office of the Attorney General of Georgia, or the Office of the Governor for appropriate action.
SECTION 6-A.13. Judicial review.
(a) Any party against whom a decision of the ethics panel is rendered may obtain judicial review of the decision by writ of certiorari to the Superior Court of Fulton County. The application for the writ shall be filed within 30 days from the date of the decision of the city council with respect to the punishment to be imposed. If the ethics panel dismisses the ethics complaint or finds no violation to have been proven by clear and convincing evidence after an ethics hearing, the writ shall be filed within 30 days of the written dismissal or decision. Judicial review shall be based upon the record. No party shall be entitled to a de novo appeal. (b) Upon failure to timely request judicial review of the decision by writ of certiorari as provided in this section, the decision shall be binding and final upon all parties.
SECTION 6-A.14. Ex parte communications.
(a) After an ethics complaint has been filed and during the pendency of an ethics complaint before the ethics panel, no member of the ethics panel may communicate directly or indirectly with any party or other person about any issue of fact or laws regarding the ethics complaint, except as follows:
(1) The members of the ethics panel may obtain legal advice from the city attorney and may discuss the ethics complaint with any city staff provided by the city council to assist the ethics panel; and (2) The members of the ethics panel may discuss the ethics complaint at a lawfully conducted meeting. (b) If any person attempts to communicate with an ethics panel member regarding an ethics complaint pending before the ethics panel, the ethics panel member shall report the substance of the communication to the ethics panel on the public record at the next meeting or hearing of the ethics panel.

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(c) No ethics panel member shall undertake an independent investigation of any complaint or matter before the ethics panel.
SECTION 6-A.15. Confidentiality of board of ethics information.
No member of the ethics panel, nor any public servant who has access to any confidential information related to the functions or activities of the ethics panel, shall divulge that information to any person not authorized to have it.
SECTION 6-A.16. Wrongful use of this article.
(a) The purpose of this article is to endeavor to maintain a high standard of ethical behavior by city officials and employees. This will be most effective when city officials, employees, and citizens work together to set and maintain high ethical standards. (b) In order to accomplish this purpose, ethics complaints shall be based on fact and have the intent to improve the ethical climate of the city. (c) A wrongful use of this article shall occur if and when a frivolous, false, or politically motivated ethics complaint is filed in a negligent, reckless, or purposeful manner without a basis in law or fact and for purposes other than reporting a violation of this article. (d) An ethics complaint is not frivolous if the complainant reasonably believes that facts exist to support the claim and either reasonably believes that under those facts the ethics complaint is valid under this article or acts upon the advice of counsel sought in good faith and given after full disclosure of all relevant facts within his or her knowledge and information. (e) In deciding if an ethics complaint is a wrongful use of this article, the ethics panel shall consider the following, without limitation:
(1) The timing of the ethics complaint with respect to when the facts supporting the alleged violation became known or should have become known to the complainant, when the ethics complaint was filed, and the date of any pending election in which the respondent is a candidate or is involved with a candidacy, if any; (2) The nature and type of publicity surrounding the filing of the ethics complaint, and the degree of participation by the complainant in publicizing the fact that an ethics complaint was filed; (3) The existence and nature of any relationship between the respondent and the complainant before the ethics complaint was filed; (4) If respondent is a candidate for election to office, the existence and nature of any relationship between the complainant and any candidate or group opposing the respondent; (5) Whether the complainant knew or reasonably should have known that the allegations in the ethics complaint were groundless; and (6) The complainant's motives in filing the complaint.

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(f) Allegations of a violation of this section shall be raised by the respondent as part of the respondent's response to an ethics complaint. (g) Allegations of a violation of this section shall be considered by the ethics panel considering the ethics complaint that is alleged to be a violation of this section. Evidence supporting and opposing the allegations of a violation of this section shall be presented at the same ethics hearing conducted with respect to the ethics complaint that is alleged to be a violation of this section. (h) Upon a finding by the ethics panel that clear and convincing evidence of a violation of this section was presented at the ethics hearing, the ethics panel shall recommend to the mayor and the city council that the city impose any combination of the following penalties and actions:
(1) Public reprimand; (2) Criminal prosecution for perjury; and (3) Payment of costs and attorney's fees associated with the handling and processing of the ethics complaint. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'costs' shall include the staff time dedicated to processing the ethics complaint as well as copy costs and other directly attributable administrative expenses. For purposes of this subsection, the phrase 'attorney's fees' shall include the reasonable fees of the attorney retained, if any, by the subject of the ethics complaint as well as any fees necessary to be paid to the ethics panel attorneys. Such fees shall be calculated and approved in the same manner as provided in Section 6-A.17.
SECTION 6-A.17. Reimbursement for reasonable attorney's fees.
In the event an ethics complaint brought against the respondent arising out of their official duties is dismissed, either by voluntary withdrawal of the complaint by the petitioner or by action of the ethics panel or superior court dismissing the complaint as unfounded or otherwise subject to dismissal, the respondent shall be entitled to reimbursement from the city for reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defending said ethics complaint. Upon securing a final determination by the ethics panel or superior court of the complaint being dismissed, to include voluntary withdrawal of the complaint by the petitioner, the respondent shall submit a copy of the order making such findings or the petitioner's withdrawal, whichever is applicable, to the city manager along with a copy of all applicable itemized attorney's fees incurred in defending same. The itemized attorney's fees shall have attorney time and tasks broken down in one-tenth of an hour increments along with the attorney's hourly fee, coupled with a sworn statement by the attorney that the amount submitted for repayment is the same amount for which the respondent would otherwise have been responsible, or has already paid. Other than attorney time, no other expense or fees shall be subject to reimbursement. The city manager shall submit the attorney fee statement to the city attorney for a determination of reasonableness, of which determination shall be provided in writing to the city manager. Upon all or a portion of the fees being deemed reasonable, the city manager shall submit all documentation to the

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city finance department for issuance of a reimbursement check to the respondent or respondent's attorney, at the respondent's discretion. Reimbursement under this paragraph shall not exceed $7,500.00 per ethics complaint, unless otherwise approved in a resolution approved by a majority of the city council."
SECTION 18. Said Act is further amended by deleting and reserving Section 7.13, Section 7.14, Section 7.15, and Section 7.16.
SECTION 19. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 7.18 as follows:
"SECTION 7.18. Charter commission.
At the first regularly scheduled city council meeting, five years after the inception of the City of South Fulton, the mayor and city council shall call for a charter commission to review the city's experience and recommend to the General Assembly any changes to the city charter. Members of the charter commission shall be appointed as follows: one by the mayor, one by the city council, and one by each member of the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate whose district lies wholly or partially within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Fulton. All members of the charter commission must reside in the City of South Fulton. The commission must complete the recommendations within six months of its creation. The commission shall make its recommendations in writing directly to each member of the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate whose district lies wholly or partially within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Fulton. The members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate whose district lies wholly or partially within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Fulton shall call said charter commission if the mayor and city council fail to call such commission at the time required by this section."
SECTION 20. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 1243. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p.

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6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811), so as to change the manner of appointment and terms of office of the members of the board; to provide for alternates; to provide for recusal; to prohibit DeKalb County employees from accepting certain gifts; to provide for an ethics administrator and the duties of such person; to revise procedures for reporting violations and filing complaints; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811), is amended by adding a new subsection to Section 22A to read as follows:
"(c.1) No employee of the Purchasing and Contracting Department of DeKalb County shall accept any gift of value from anyone who has had or may reasonably be anticipated to have any business with or before such department. Gifts from persons who do not have or who would not be reasonably anticipated to have any business with or before such department may be accepted by an employee of such department only when such gifts are based solely on a family relationship or personal friendship."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Section 22A as follows:
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official acts or actions of another official or employee of DeKalb County shall disclose the precise nature and value of such interest by sworn written statement to the Board of Ethics and ask for the board's opinion as to the propriety of such interest. Every official or employee who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which DeKalb County is or is about to become a party, or in any other business with DeKalb County, shall make full disclosure of such interest to the Chief Executive and the Commission and to the ethics officer and the Board of Ethics. The information disclosed by such sworn statements, except for the valuation attributed to the disclosed interest, shall be made a matter of public record by the Board of Ethics. In cases where a conflict of interest exists, such official or employee shall recuse himself or herself from participating or taking any official acts or actions in any matter for the county affected by such conflict of interest."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Section 22A as follows:
"(f) Reporting violations. Any person who witnesses or becomes aware of a violation of this section may complain of the violation as follows:
(1) A complaint may be communicated anonymously to the ethics administrator. Such complaint shall be made in good faith and with veracity and sufficient specificity so as to provide the ethics officer with salient and investigable facts. The ethics administrator may require the anonymous complaint to be made in a manner and form that is intended only to obtain relevant facts related to the alleged violation of this section and that is not designed to reveal the identity of the complainant. (2) A sworn written complaint may be filed with the ethics administrator as described in this paragraph. All written complaints to be considered by the Board of Ethics and the ethics officer shall contain the following, if applicable:
(A) The name and address of the person or persons filing the complaint; (B) The sworn verification and signature of the complainant; (C) The name and address of the party or parties against whom the complaint is filed and, if such party is a candidate, the office being sought; (D) A clear and concise statement of acts upon which the complaint is based along with an allegation that such facts constitute one or more violations of law under the jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics; (E) A general reference to the allegedly violated statutory provision(s) of the code of ethics within the jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics; and (F) Any further information which might support the allegations in the complaint including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) The names and addresses of all other persons who have first-hand knowledge of the facts alleged in the complaint; and (ii) Any documentary evidence that supports the facts alleged in the complaint. (3) Upon receipt of a complaint by the ethics administrator, the ethics administrator shall send a written notice to the subject of the complaint by the next business day.

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Both this notice and any subsequent documents shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A. (4) Upon receipt of a written, nonanonymous complaint which does not conform to the applicable requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the ethics administrator shall by letter acknowledge receipt of the complaint and advise the complainant of the defect in the complaint and that the complaint will not be considered by the Board of Ethics unless the defect is corrected."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by repealing subparagraphs (h)(2)(A) through (h)(2)(D) of Section 22A and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(2)(A) The members of the Board of Ethics in office on the effective date of this section shall serve until December 31, 2020, and then their terms shall terminate. A new board shall be appointed as provided in this paragraph to take office on January 1, 2021, and to serve for the terms prescribed in this paragraph. (B) Not later than December 31, 2020, the members of the new Board of Ethics shall be selected as follows:
(i) Three members shall be appointed by majority vote of the DeKalb County legislative delegation in the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly; (ii) Three members shall be appointed by majority vote of the DeKalb County legislative delegation in the Senate of the Georgia General Assembly; and (iii) One member shall be appointed by the tax commissioner of DeKalb County. (C) In addition to the members appointed as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, there shall be two alternate members who shall serve to ensure a quorum when members of the board are absent, have a conflict of interest, or find it necessary to recuse themselves or while a vacancy exists on the board. The alternates shall be selected by the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County. (D) The members and alternates shall each serve for terms of three years; provided, however, that the terms of the initial appointees of the House legislative delegation shall be specified at the time of their appointments. One shall serve until December 31, 2021, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, whichever occurs later; one shall serve until December 31, 2022, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, whichever occurs later; and one shall serve until December 31, 2023, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, whichever occurs later. The initial member appointed by the tax commissioner of DeKalb County shall serve until December 31, 2022, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, whichever occurs later. The initial alternate members appointed by the clerk of superior court of DeKalb County shall serve the terms specified by the clerk of superior court at the time of the initial appointments. One shall serve until December 31, 2021, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, whichever occurs later, and one shall serve

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until December 31, 2023, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, whichever occurs later. (E) Successors to all members and alternates of the Board of Ethics and future successors shall be appointed by the respective appointing authorities not less than 30 days prior to the expiration of each such member's term of office, and such successors shall take office on January 1 following such appointment and shall serve terms of three years and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. No individual may be appointed to more than two consecutive terms, provided that the initial terms under this Act shall not be counted in such determination."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (i) of Section 22A as follows:
"(i) Ethics officer. (1) There is hereby created as a full-time salaried position an ethics officer for DeKalb County. The ethics officer must be an active member of the Georgia Bar Association in good standing with five years' experience in the practice of law. The ethics officer shall be appointed by a majority of the members of the Board of Ethics, subject to confirmation by a majority of the Commission and approval by the Chief Executive, for a period not to exceed six years. Removal of the ethics officer before the expiration of the designated term shall be for cause by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Ethics. The ethics officer need not be a resident of the county at the time of his or her appointment, but he or she shall reside in DeKalb County within six months of such appointment and continue to reside therein throughout such appointment. (2) The ethics officer shall not be involved in partisan or nonpartisan political activities or the political affairs of DeKalb County. (3) The duties of the ethics officer shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Educating and training all city officials and employees to have an awareness and understanding of the mandate for and enforcement of ethical conduct and advising them of the provisions of the code of ethics of DeKalb County; (B) Meeting with the Board of Ethics; (C) Advising officials and employees regarding disclosure statements and reviewing the same to ensure full and complete financial reporting; (D) Urging compliance with the code of ethics by calling to the attention of the Board of Ethics any failure to comply or any issues, including the furnishing of false or misleading information, that the ethics officer believes should be investigated by the Board of Ethics so that the Board of Ethics may take such action as it deems appropriate; (E) Monitoring, evaluating, and acting upon information obtained from an 'ethics hotline' which shall be a city telephone number for the receipt of information about ethical violations. Each complaint, as of the time it is reported, whether by telephone or otherwise, shall be deemed to be a separate pending investigation of a complaint against a public officer or employee as provided by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A.;

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(F) Reporting, as appropriate, suspected ethical violations to the Board of Ethics; (G) Reporting, as appropriate, suspected criminal violations to state or federal law enforcement agencies; and (H) Filing with the Board of Ethics, the Chief Executive, and the Commission on the first Tuesday of each February a written report describing the activities of the ethics officer in carrying out the goals of his or her office and the code of ethics and reporting on the ethical health of DeKalb County."
SECTION 6. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 22A to read as follows:
"(i.1) Ethics administrator. (1) There is hereby created as a full-time salaried position an ethics administrator for DeKalb County. The ethics administrator shall be selected by the Board of Ethics and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. (2) The ethics administrator shall not be involved in partisan or nonpartisan political activities or the political affairs of DeKalb County. (3) The duties of the ethics administrator shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Maintaining the records of the Board of Ethics as required by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A.; (B) Notifying the subject of a report of any alleged violation of the ethics code, whether the report is anonymous, made by an identified individual, or is written. Such notice shall be given in writing, by facsimile, or hand delivered to the subject of the complaint at the same time and in the same form that any disclosure of information is required by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A.; (C) Notifying the Board of Ethics of any report of an alleged violation of the ethics code received by the ethics administrator; and (D) Such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Ethics."
SECTION 7. Said Act is further amended by revising paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (j) of Section 22A as follows:
"(3) A complaint may be filed by the ethics officer, any resident, or a group of residents of DeKalb County by submitting to the ethics administrator a written, verified, and sworn complaint under the penalty of perjury or false swearing. The complaint shall specifically identify all provisions of the DeKalb County code of ethics which the subject of the complaint is alleged to have violated, set forth facts as would be admissible in evidence in a court proceeding, and show affirmatively that the complainant or affiant (if in addition to or different from the complainant) is competent to testify to the matter set forth therein. All documents referenced in the complaint as well as supporting affidavits shall be attached to the complaint. (4) Upon receipt of the complaint, the ethics administrator shall bring the complaint before the Board of Ethics which shall cause the ethics officer to conduct a preliminary

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investigation to determine whether it meets the jurisdictional requirements as set forth in this section. Upon the conclusion of the preliminary investigation, the ethics officer shall report his or her findings to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the complaint fails to meet the jurisdictional requirements as set forth in this section, the board shall direct the ethics officer to notify the person who filed the complaint and such person shall have ten days from the date of notice to correct and refile the complaint with the board. A complaint which fails to satisfy the jurisdictional requirements as established by this section and by the rules and procedures established by the Board of Ethics shall be dismissed by the Board of Ethics no later than 30 days after the complaint is filed with the ethics administrator, unless extended by a majority vote of the Board of Ethics."
SECTION 8. The election superintendent of DeKalb County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of DeKalb County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2020, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act be approved which revises the Board of Ethics for DeKalb ( ) NO County?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by DeKalb County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 9. Except as otherwise provided in Section 8 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 1247. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Mathis of the 144th and Williams of the 148th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, removal, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, and conflicts of interest regarding members of such governing authority; to provide for general powers of the city council; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to such office; to provide for the office of city administrator and certain duties and powers relative to such office; to provide for the exercise of eminent domain; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for regular and special meetings; to provide for rules of procedure; to provide for ordinances; to provide for codes of technical regulations; to provide for authentication and codification of such codes; to prohibit city council interference with administration; to provide for a mayor pro tem; to provide for city departments; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney; to provide for a city clerk; to provide for classification and pay plans for employees; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges of such court; to provide for the jurisdiction, powers, and convening of the municipal court; to provide for certiorari; to provide for rules of court; to provide for taxation, licenses, fees, service charges, and special assessments; to provide for collection of delinquent taxes, fees, and water bills; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for revenue bonds and their refunding; to provide for financial policies; to provide for accounting, auditing, and budgeting; to provide for contracts and purchases; to provide for disposition of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for prior ordinances, existing personnel and officers, and pending matters; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.

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This city and the inhabitants thereof, are reincorporated by the enactment of this charter and are hereby constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style Warner Robins, Georgia, and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time in the manner provided by law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk and to be designated, as the case may be: "Official Map (or Description) of the corporate limits of the City of Warner Robins, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. This city shall have all the powers of self-government not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The city shall have and be authorized to exercise all redevelopment and other powers authorized or granted municipalities pursuant to the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as now or hereafter amended, provided for by Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. These powers shall include, without being limited to, all redevelopment powers, the power to issue tax allocation bonds and incur other obligations without such bonds or obligations constituting debt within the meaning of Article IX, Section V of the Constitution, and the power to enter into contracts with private persons, firms, corporations, and business entities for the period specified in the "Redevelopment Powers Law." (c) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city.
SECTION 1.13. Additional powers.
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houses, public buildings, libraries, sewers, drains, sewage treatment or waterworks systems, electrical or gas systems, airports, hospitals, and charitable, educational, flood control, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detention, penal, and medical institutions, areas, and facilities, and any other public improvements. The city, by ordinance, may establish and enforce rules and regulations necessary to preserve order, peace, and dignity on any property or facilities so acquired.
SECTION 1.14. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
SECTION 2.10. City council creation; number; election.
(a) The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and six councilmembers. The city council established shall in all respects be a successor to and continuation of the governing authority under prior law. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by general law and this charter. The terms "city council" and "council" contained herein shall be deemed to include the mayor unless provided otherwise. (b) The council shall be composed of the mayor, two members elected by the voters of the city at large, and one member from each of four council districts elected by the voters of those districts, as provided in Article V of this charter.
SECTION 2.11. City council terms and qualifications for office.
(a) The mayor and members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have attained the age of 23 in the case of the mayor or the age of 21 in the case of a councilmember and shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the date of election of the mayor or members of the council; each shall continue to reside therein during that member's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city.

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SECTION 2.12. City council terms and qualifications for office continued.
In addition to the above requirements, no person shall be eligible to serve as a councilmember representing a council district unless that person has been a resident of the district such person seeks to represent for a continuous period of at least six months immediately prior to the date of the election for councilmember and continues to reside in such district during that person's period of service.
SECTION 2.13. General power and authority of the city council.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law or this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city. (b) In addition to all other powers conferred upon it by law, the council shall have the authority to adopt and provide for the execution of such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter and the Constitution and the laws of the State of Georgia, which it shall deem necessary, expedient, or helpful for the peace, good order, protection of life and property, health, welfare, sanitation, comfort, convenience, prosperity, or well-being of the inhabitants of the City of Warner Robins and may enforce such ordinances by imposing penalties for violations thereof.
SECTION 2.14. Vacancy; filling of vacancies.
(a) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment by the city council or those members remaining if less than 12 months remains in the unexpired term. If such vacancy occurs 12 months or more prior to the expiration of the term of that office, it shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by a special election, as provided for in Section 5.14 of this charter and in accordance with Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) This section shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of the mayor or any councilmember.
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The mayor and councilmembers shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction, or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of the official's judgment or action in the performance of those official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of the official's judgment or action in the performance of those official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which the official is engaged without proper legal authorization; or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of the official or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm or corporation which to the official's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which the official is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which the official has a financial interest. (c) Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that official shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity.

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(d) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit or profit but shall use such property only in their capacity as an officer or employee of the city. (e) Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that official was elected. No former mayor and no former councilmember shall hold any appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that official was elected. (g) No appointed officer of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying for or election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise.
(h)(1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit an office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
SECTION 2.17. Inquiries and investigations.
Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as provided by ordinance.
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(a) The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council but shall not vote unless the council is equally divided, in which event the mayor shall vote and that vote shall be counted the same as the vote of any other member of the council; (2) Have the authority to create or abolish city council committees and appoint members and chairs of all committees; (3) Be recognized as the official head of the city by state, federal, and other authorities for military and ceremonial functions; (4) Veto, approve, or fail to approve ordinances and resolutions of the city council as provided in subsection (b) of this section; (5) Be the chief executive officer of the city with authority and responsibility to implement the actions of the city council and generally to supervise, direct, control, and provide for the administration of the affairs of the city; (6) Appoint and remove department directors and the city clerk, subject to confirmation by the city council and consistent with any personnel policies adopted by the council, except the city attorney, municipal court judge or judges, all of whom shall be appointed and removed by the city council; (7) See that all laws and ordinances of the city are enforced; (8) Exercise supervision and control over all departments of the city; (9) Prepare and submit to the city council an annual budget; (10) Keep the city council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of said city; (11) Supervise and direct the official conduct of all city officers and department directors appointed by the mayor; and (12) Provide for the salaries or compensation of all city officers and employees, subject to confirmation by the city council and consistent with any personnel policies adopted by the city council.
(b) Every official act of the city council having the force and effect of law shall be by ordinance or resolution. Any such ordinance or resolution adopted or approved by the city council shall be submitted to the mayor within two calendar days following its adoption or approval. The mayor shall approve or veto the ordinance or resolution within eight calendar days after adoption or approval, and no ordinance or resolution shall become effective without the mayor's approval except as provided in this subsection. If the mayor vetoes an ordinance or resolution, the mayor shall within two business days of such veto return it to the city council accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for that veto. If the city council shall pass the ordinance or resolution by a vote of two-thirds of its members at the meeting next held after the ordinance or resolution has been returned with the mayor's veto, it shall become law without the mayor's approval. In the event the mayor does not approve or veto the ordinance or resolution within the time required, it shall become law without the mayor's approval. The mayor may veto any item or items of any ordinance or resolution making appropriations; the part or parts of any ordinance or resolution making an appropriation not vetoed shall become law, and the part or parts vetoed shall not become

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law unless passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided in this subsection with respect to the passage of a vetoed ordinance or resolution.
(c)(1) The mayor shall be the chief purchasing agent for the city, by whom all purchases or supplies and all contracts therefor shall be made. He or she shall sign checks and all vouchers for the payment of the same under such rules and regulations as the city council may adopt, not inconsistent with this subsection. The city council shall adopt rules for regulating purchases made by the city, and the mayor shall be governed thereby. In no event shall the mayor be authorized to spend in excess of $10,000.00 for the purchase of any item for use by the city without the prior consent of a majority of the duly qualified members of the council. (2) The mayor is further vested with the authority to sign all payroll checks for the employees of the city. (d) Except for purposes of inquiry, members of the city council other than the mayor shall deal with the city's employees solely through the mayor and shall not give orders or directives to any such employees, either publicly or privately, except in emergency situations or in the absence of the mayor or the mayor pro tem acting on behalf of the mayor as provided in this charter.
SECTION 2.19. City administrator.
(a) The office of city administrator is hereby created. (b) The city administrator shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by majority vote of the city council.
(c)(1) The city administrator may be removed by: (A) The mayor; or (B) A unanimous vote of the members of the city council other than the mayor.
(2) In the event that the city administrator is removed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the city council by a two-thirds' vote may override such removal. (d) The city administrator shall function as the administrative officer of the city. He or she shall be responsible to the city council for the proper administration of the affairs of the city and may be the director of one or more city departments. To that end, the city administrator shall have the power and shall be required to: (1) Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove any employee of the city under his or her supervision except department directors and as otherwise provided hereinafter or by this charter or state law. He or she may authorize the director of a department or office to appoint, suspend, or remove subordinates in that department or office; (2) Submit, whenever it is necessary to fill vacancies in department directors that are, a recommendation of the qualified individual to fill the position for nomination by the mayor. The city administrator may recommend the removal or suspension of any such department director when it would be in the best interest of the city, and the governing

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body shall give full weight to the city administrator's recommendations. All recommendations for appointment or removal shall be based solely on the merit, qualifications, or disqualifications of the official concerned, without regard to his or her political beliefs or affiliations; (3) Prepare the budget annually for submission by the mayor to the city council, together with a message describing the important features, and be responsible for its administration after adoption; (4) Prepare and submit to the city council as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year; (5) Keep the council advised of the financial conditions and future needs of the city and make such recommendations as he or she may deem desirable; (6) Recommend to the city council a standard schedule of pay for all employees in the city's service, including minimum, intermediate, and maximum rates, and administer the city's personnel program; (7) Recommend to the city council from time to time adoption of such measures as he or she may deem necessary and expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community; (8) Consolidate or combine departments with the approval of the city council; (9) Attend all meetings of the city council and other official meetings, unless excused therefrom, and take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the council. He or she shall receive notice of all regular and special meetings of the city council and of any meetings of committees of the council; (10) Assist the mayor in the purchase of all materials and equipment for which funds are provided in the budget and the letting of contracts; (11) Assist the mayor and the council in seeing that all laws and ordinances are duly enforced; (12) Devote his or her entire time, except as approved by the mayor and the council, to the discharge of his or her official duties; (13) Assign job priorities and work schedules as necessary within the administrative service in accordance with policy established by the mayor and the council and otherwise direct the day-to-day work routine; and (14) Perform such other duties as may be required by the council, not inconsistent with this charter, state laws, or city ordinances; (e) The city administrator shall have no authority to bind the city unless specifically authorized to do so. Such authorization includes the power to sign contracts in the absence of the mayor and mayor pro tem where time is of the essence. (f) The city administrator shall not attend meetings as an official delegate of the city unless specifically authorized to do so by the mayor or council. (g) The city administrator shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of city services under his or her supervision according to the policy determinations of the mayor and council. To facilitate the desired high level of municipal service, members of the city council shall not exert improper pressure upon the city administrator to hire or fire any specific person, and such decisions shall be based entirely upon merit.

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(h) In case of accident, disaster, or other circumstances creating a public emergency, the city administrator may award contracts and make purchases for the purpose of meeting said emergency; however, he or she shall file promptly with the council a certificate showing such emergency and the necessity for such action, together with an itemized account of all expenditures. The mayor and the city attorney shall be consulted, if possible, before any such purchase is made. (i) The city administrator shall upon request furnish a surety bond, to be approved by the council, said bond to be conditioned on the faithful performance of his or her duties. The premium of the bond shall be paid by the city. The amount of the bond shall be as set by the city council. (j) The city administrator shall receive such compensation as the council shall fix from time to time.
SECTION 2.20. Eminent domain.
The city council is hereby empowered, inside or outside the city limits, to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain public ways, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, markets, market houses, public buildings, libraries, sewers, drains, sewage treatment, waterworks, electrical systems, gas systems, airports, and hospitals, and charitable, educational, recreational, sport, curative, corrective, detention, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities, and any other public improvements inside or outside the city, and to regulate the use thereof; and for such purposes, property may be condemned under procedures established under general law applicable now or as provided in the future.
SECTION 2.21. Organizational meetings.
The city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Monday in January, unless said day is New Year's Day, in which event the organizational meeting shall be held on the first Tuesday in January. The meeting shall be called to order by the mayor or mayor-elect and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members by a judge of the Houston County Superior Court and shall, to the extent that it comports with federal and state law, be as follows:
"I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor)(councilmember) of the City of Warner Robins and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof. I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I by the laws of the State of Georgia am prohibited from holding. I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia. I have been a resident [of my district and] the City of Warner Robins for the time required

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by the Constitution and laws of this state and by the municipal charter. I will perform the duties of my office in the best interest of the City of Warner Robins to the best of my ability without fear, favor, affection, reward, or expectation thereof."
SECTION 2.22. Regular and special meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or four members of the city council. Notice of such special meetings shall be served on all other members personally or by telephone at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting, and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made fully as is reasonably possible as provided by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.23. Rules of procedure.
(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairs and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.24. Quorum; voting.
Four councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal.
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(a) Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins" and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.26. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally, except that:
(1) The requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.25 for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the city clerk for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.27. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(a) The city clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of Warner Robins, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially

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the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable for reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.28. Council interference with administration.
Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.17, the city council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city administrator solely through the mayor, and neither the city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
SECTION 2.29. Position of mayor pro tem.
During the absence or physical or mental disability of the mayor for any cause, the mayor pro tem, or in the mayor pro tem's absence or disability for any reason, any one of the councilmembers chosen by a majority vote of the city council, shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the mayor and shall perform the duties of the office of the mayor so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all councilmembers. The mayor pro tem or selected councilmember shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided by this charter or state law. When acting as mayor, the mayor pro tem shall continue to have only one vote as a member of the council.
SECTION 2.30. Chief executive officer.
The mayor shall be the chief executive of this city. The mayor shall possess all of the executive and administrative powers granted to the city under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and all the executive and administrative powers contained in this charter.
ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. City departments.
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all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city, as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance or resolution. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All appointed officers and directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. All appointed officers and directors shall be at-will employees and subject to removal or suspension at any time by the mayor unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance.
SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council, by ordinance, may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed herein for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating himself or herself to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of that member's office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) All board members serve at-will and may be removed at any time by majority vote of the city council unless otherwise provided by law. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect from its membership a chair and vice-chair and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the

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city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or state law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the city clerk.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the council as directed; shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of the person's position as city attorney.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The mayor shall appoint a city clerk. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records, shall maintain city council records required by this charter, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the city council.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The mayor shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
ARTICLE IV JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
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SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years, shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall be appointed by the city council and shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) Compensation of the judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges may be removed from office as provided by general law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that the judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of that person's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.20.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall have jurisdiction and authority to try and punish violations of this charter, city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed a fine of $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00, imprisonment for 180 days, or both. The municipal court may also fix punishment by alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, the bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi, at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for

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trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of a superior court under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings.
ARTICLE V ELECTIONS SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code" as now or hereafter amended.
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(a) There shall be a municipal general election to be held biennially on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years. (b) There shall be elected the mayor and city council posts 1, 3, and 5 at the municipal general election in 2021 and quadrennially thereafter. City council posts 2, 4, and 6 shall be elected at the municipal general election in 2023 and quadrennially thereafter. Terms shall be for four years. Posts 1 and 2 shall be the at-large councilmembers, posts 3 through 6 shall be the district councilmembers.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.13. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.14. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A, the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.15. Removal of officers.
(a) The mayor, councilmembers, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by an order of the Superior Court of Houston County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Warner Robins.

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ARTICLE VI FINANCE PART 1
TAXATION AND OTHER REVENUE SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other lawful public purpose as determined by the mayor and council in their discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
(a) The mayor and council shall, by ordinance, establish a millage rate for municipal ad valorem taxes and a due date; and in what length of time these taxes must be paid. (b) The mayor and council, by ordinance, may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the due date and provide for interest on late installments.
SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the power to levy any occupation or business taxes as are authorized by state law. These taxes may be levied on individuals, partnerships, and corporations who transact business in the city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling therein to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to the city to be so taxed. These taxes may be levied and imposed on a fixed rate or gross receipts basis or any combination thereof. The mayor and council may classify businesses, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of these taxes in any manner as is reasonable, and payment of these taxes may be compelled as provided in this charter or by ordinance.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the power to require any individuals, partnerships, or corporations who transact business in the city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling therein to obtain a license or permit for these activities from the city and to pay a reasonable fee for the license or permit where the activities are

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not now regulated by state law in such a way as to preclude city regulation. These fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided by this charter or by ordinance. The mayor and council, by ordinance, may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping licenses as the public health, safety, and welfare necessitates, including but not limited to denial or revocation for any violation of federal or state law or city ordinances involving the operation of the licensed business.
SECTION 6.14. Service charges.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for water, sewer, sanitary, and health services or for any other services rendered within or without the corporate limits of the city. If unpaid, these charges or fees shall be collected as provided in this charter or by ordinance.
SECTION 6.15. Special assessment.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, shall have the power to assess and collect the costs of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, drainage structures, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under any terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, these charges shall be collected as provided in this charter or by ordinance.
SECTION 6.16. Interpretation; other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax as may be authorized now or hereafter by state law and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.17. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The mayor and council, by ordinance, may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under this charter or general state law by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by general state law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes, fees, or other revenues are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes, fees, and other revenues personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes, fees, or other revenues imposed; revoking city licenses for failure to pay city taxes, fees, or other

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revenues; allowing exceptions for hardship; providing for the assignment or transfer of executions and collection of transferred executions; and providing for the billing and collecting of principal, interest, and costs of delinquent executions as an addition to and a part of the annual ad valorem tax bill.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent water bills.
(a) The mayor and council may enforce the collection of delinquent rents and charges for products and services, such as water, sewerage, and sanitation services, by execution to be issued by the city clerk against the owners of the premises and such other persons as may be liable therefor, when such rents and charges are due and remain unpaid for a period of 20 days. The said execution shall become a lien upon the premises when recorded in the general execution docket of Houston County, Georgia, and shall be collected as a lien for city taxes. (b) The mayor may, at his or her discretion, cause the sales or services to present or subsequent owners to be discontinued until the unpaid rents or charges are paid, or take other steps deemed necessary to collect the delinquent rents or charges.
PART 2 BORROWING AND INDEBTEDNESS
SECTION 6.20. General obligation bonds.
The mayor and council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the general laws of the state. This bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuances by municipalities in effect at the time the issue is undertaken.
SECTION 6.21. Determination of millage necessary to retire proposed bonded indebtedness.
At a regular meeting of the city council held at least 15 days and not more than 45 days prior to any election within the city in which there shall be submitted to the electors of the city the question of whether the city shall incur additional bonded indebtedness, the mayor and council shall determine what millage is necessary to retire the bonded indebtedness proposed to be incurred by the city. Such action of the mayor and council shall be recorded upon the minutes of the meeting.
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Revenue bonds may be issued by the mayor and council as general law now or hereafter provides. These bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued.
SECTION 6.23. Refunding revenue bonds.
(a) The City of Warner Robins, acting through its governing body, may exercise all powers granted to municipalities under Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law," as amended, and is hereby further authorized to refund any outstanding revenue bonds by the issuance of revenue refunding bonds in an amount not greater than the aggregate of principal and interest to the date of redemption and redemption premiums on the revenue bonds to be refunded. Said revenue refunding bonds may be issued at any time not more than 15 years prior to the date that the refunded bonds are to be retired, either at maturity or pursuant to a call for redemption or both. Pending the retirement of the revenue bonds being refunded, the city shall deposit a sufficient portion of the proceeds of such revenue refunding bonds, together with any other legally available funds, in escrow to pay principal, interest, and redemption premiums on the revenue bonds to be refunded, and some or all money so deposited may be invested in direct obligations of the United States of America or any of its agencies or in obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States of America. In determining the sufficiency of such deposit, the city may include interest to be received on such investments. (b) The city shall, upon depositing in escrow the proceeds of any revenue refunding bonds hereunder, enter into an agreement with the bank holding such deposit. Said agreement shall require said bank, among other things, to hold the investments and liquidate the same without further instructions from the city when necessary to pay principal, interest, and redemption premiums on the revenue bonds refunded and may require such bank to publish on behalf of the city one or more notices of redemption of the revenue bonds to be refunded. (c) The validity of revenue refunding bonds issued hereunder may be determined by proceedings in the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia. Such proceedings shall be brought and conducted, may be intervened in, may be appealed from in the same manner, and shall have the same effect as is provided in the Revenue Bond Law. If the aforementioned agreement governing the deposit of revenue refunding bond proceeds is attached as an exhibit to the resolution authorizing said revenue refunding bonds, the court upon validation shall determine the validity of said agreement as well as the validity of said revenue refunding bonds. (d) Such revenue refunding bonds shall constitute investment securities under Title 11 of the O.CG.A., the "Uniform Commercial Code," but no financing statement nor continuation statement need be filed to protect or perfect the interest of the holders of said revenue refunding bonds in the revenues pledged to their payment. Such revenue refunding bonds may be secured by a pledge of all or any portion of the revenues to be derived from the operation of one or more revenue-producing facilities of the city, after payment of the

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reasonable and necessary expenses of operation and maintenance, and such revenues need not be limited to revenues pledged to the revenue bonds refunded. Revenue refunding bonds shall not be payable from or charged upon any funds other than the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, nor shall the city be subject to any pecuniary liability thereon. No holder or holders of any such revenue refunding bonds shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the city to pay any such revenue refunding bonds or the interest thereof, nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of the city; nor shall any such bonds constitute a lien upon any property of the city. Each bond issued under this section shall contain a recital setting forth the substance of this subsection. (e) Revenue refunding bonds issued hereunder or the resolution providing for their issuance may contain such provisions for the security of said revenue refunding bonds as the governing body may determine, including such covenants and rights to a receiver upon default as are provided for in the Revenue Bond Law, and may be issued in one or more series; may be sold in such manner; may bear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates; may bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding 9 percent per annum and payable at such time or times; may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places; may be in such denomination or denominations; may be in such form either coupon or registered; may carry such registration, conversion, and exchangeability privileges; may be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium; may be declared or become due before the maturity date thereof; may be executed in such manner; and may contain such terms, covenants, assignments, and conditions as the resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of such bonds may provide. All bonds issued under this section bearing the signature of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof, and payment therefor, such officers whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to be officers of the municipality issuing the same. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts, in such form and with such provisions as the governing body may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds to be issued under this section. Said bonds shall be and are hereby declared to be nontaxable for any and all purposes. (f) This section shall be deemed cumulative and not in lieu of all other laws granting bond authority to the city and shall provide an additional but nonexclusive means of refunding revenue bonds of the city, regardless of the law under which the revenue bonds shall have been issued.
SECTION 6.24. Short-term notes.
The city may issue short-term notes as now or hereafter provided by general state law.
PART 3 FINANCIAL POLICY
SECTION 6.30. Purpose.

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The purpose of the statement of financial policy of the city is to serve as a foundation for long-term and short-term fiscal planning, to facilitate decision making, and to provide direction to the city council and city staff for handling the city's day-to-day financial business. Because of the broad and diverse nature of the city's departments, committees, and blended component units, having written defined financial policies minimizes the risk of developing conflicting or inconsistent goals and objectives which could have a negative impact on the overall financial condition of the city.
SECTION 6.31. Fiscal year.
The mayor and council shall establish a fiscal year for the city and all its agencies by ordinance unless otherwise provided by state or federal law.
SECTION 6.32. Municipal budget policy.
(a) The mayor and council shall annually appropriate, by ordinance, the funds necessary to operate all the various agencies and departments and to meet the current expenses of the city for the next fiscal year. The mayor and council shall comply with all state laws applicable to budget hearings, public notices, public inspection of budget documents, and budget adoption. (b) The mayor and council shall not appropriate funds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the city treasury at the beginning of the fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the total municipal receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds as estimated in the budget report and amendments thereto. (c) All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by law and those required to meet contractual obligations or the continued appropriation and authorization of state or federal grants, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of the municipal appropriations ordinance shall lapse. (d) All state or federal funds received by the city are hereby continually appropriated in the exact amounts and for the purposes authorized and directed by the state or federal government in making the grant. (e) The adoption of an annual budget for the next fiscal year shall not in itself constitute specific approval for the expenditures identified therein which shall be subject to the requirements of Section 6.41of this charter. (f) The appropriation for each department, office, bureau, board, commission, function, or line item for which appropriation is made shall be for a specific amount of money, and no appropriation shall allocate to any object the proceeds of any particular tax or a part or percentage thereof.

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(g) The mayor shall submit to the council at least six weeks prior to the start of the municipal fiscal year a budget message and a budget report. The mayor shall submit to the council at least 60 days prior to the start of the fiscal year a draft of the recommended municipal appropriations ordinance in a form and manner as may be prescribed by ordinance, which shall provide for the appropriation of funds necessary to operate all the various departments and to meet the current expenses of the city for the next fiscal year. (h) Each municipal appropriations ordinance, now in force or hereafter adopted with all amendments as are adopted from time to time, shall continue in force and effect for the next fiscal year after adoption and it shall then expire except for any mandatory appropriations required to meet contractual obligations or the continued appropriation and authorization of state or federal grants. (i) In addition to the appropriations made by the municipal appropriations ordinance and amendments thereto, the mayor and council may make additional appropriations in the same manner as herein provided, which shall be known as supplementary appropriations ordinances, provided that no supplementary appropriation shall be made unless there is an unappropriated surplus in the city treasury or the revenue necessary to pay the appropriation has been collected into the general fund of the city treasury as provided by law. In no event shall a supplementary appropriations ordinance continue in force and effect beyond the expiration of the municipal appropriations ordinance in effect when the supplementary appropriations ordinance was adopted and approved. (j) The city shall finance all current expenditures with current revenues and shall avoid budgetary procedures that balance current expenditures through the obligation of future resources. The city shall avoid using short-term financing to meet operating budget requirements. (k) The budgets of all governmental funds, general revenue, special revenue, and capital project must be balanced. Budgets for proprietary funds, such as enterprises and internal service, shall be prepared to establish fees and charges and to maintain managerial control. (l) The city budget shall be adopted at the legal level of control, which is the fund or department level, as such expenditures may not exceed the total for any department within a fund. (m) Transfers of appropriations within a department shall require the approval of the mayor. Transfers of appropriations between departments or funds, an increase in personal services appropriations, or an increase in the level of authorized positions shall require approval of the mayor and council. (n) Department directors and elected officials are directed to operate within budget limitations to prevent emergency situations. (o) The city shall maintain a budgetary accounting control system to ensure adherence to the adopted annual budget and shall prepare timely financial reports comparing actual revenues and expenditures with budgeted amounts. (p) All budgets shall be adopted on a basis of accounting consistent with generally accepted accounting principles as applicable to governments, including all relevant Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

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SECTION 6.33. Fund balance policy for all funds of the city.
(a) The city shall maintain a prudent level of financial resources to protect against disruptions of city provided services due to temporary revenue shortfalls, unpredicted onetime expenditures, natural disasters, or emergencies, and to maintain sufficient working capital and cash flow to meet current financial needs at all times. (b) The city's definition of fund balance for its governmental fund types shall conform to generally accepted accounting principles as applicable to governments, including all relevant GASB. (c) In accordance with GASB 54, the city's fund balance classifications and definitions are:
(1) Assigned - financial resources whose use is restricted by management based on the intended use of those resources per the governing authority of the city; (2) Committed - financial resources whose use is restricted by action of the governing authority of the city which will remain binding unless removed in the same manner creating the restriction; (3) Nonspendable - financial resources that will never convert to cash, that will not convert to cash soon enough to affect the current period, or that must be maintained intact pursuant to legal or contractual requirements; (4) Restricted - financial resources that are subject to externally enforceable legal restrictions such as debt covenants, federal or state grant requirements, private donors and contributors, or other governmental entities; and (5) Unassigned - any residual net resources available after consideration of nonspendable, restricted, committed, or assigned fund balance. (d) The city's general fund may maintain all five components of fund balance. (e) The lowest level of fund balance classification for the city's special revenue funds shall be committed fund balance. A committed fund balance shall be used first when paying expenses, unless the expense is for purchases which were listed as being used from restricted fund balance classification. (f) The lowest level of fund balance classification for the city's capital project funds shall be assigned fund balance for the funding of specific projects. An assigned fund balance shall be spent first, unless the expenditures are tied to a restricted fund balance amount. Once a project is completed, any fund balance remaining shall be transferred back to the funds which were the original funding source. (g) By their nature, any debt service funds shall only classify fund balances as nonspendable or restricted. When debt expenses are paid, the city shall use restricted fund balances first. All debt services funds shall maintain a fund balance at a level to retire the debt. Once all debt is retired or the fund balance is sufficient to retire all remaining debt, any remaining fund balance shall be transferred to other city funds or projects as directed by the governing authority.

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(h) The city shall maintain as an ending unassigned fund balance for its general fund at least three months of its prior fiscal year's actual general fund operating expenditures as reflected in the city's most recent annual audit report. (i) General fund unassigned fund balances which exceed the minimum level established by this section may be appropriated by the city council for nonrecurring capital projects, equipment, or other operating uses. (j) Should the general fund's unassigned fund balance fall below the minimum targeted level as defined in this section, the governing authority of the city must approve and adopt a plan to restore the general fund's unassigned fund balance to its target level within a 24 month period. If due to severe financial hardship of the city, the general fund's unassigned fund balance cannot be restored within this period, the governing authority shall establish a different time period. (k) The city's governing authority shall avoid the appropriation of the general fund's unassigned fund balance for recurring operating or capital expenditures unless there is some extraordinary, nonrecurring event which would require the appropriation in order to meet the needs of the citizenry or an emergency. (l) The city shall classify its enterprise funds' net assets as restricted, unrestricted, or invested in capital assets. The city's unrestricted net assets of all of its enterprise funds should be sufficient to cover operating expenses and infrastructure replacements. Unrestricted net assets shall be spent first, unless the expense was for a restricted asset.
SECTION 6.34. Revenue administration policy.
(a) The city shall strive to maintain a diversified and stable revenue stream to protect against short-term fluctuations in any single revenue source. (b) The city shall estimate its revenues by an objective analytical process in a prudent manner. (c) The city shall follow a policy of paying for services with user charges where practical to reduce the reliance on taxes and other general revenue sources. (d) The city shall seek public and private grants, contracts, and other outside sources of revenues for funding projects where appropriate. (e) The city shall establish the levels of all user charges based on an analysis of the cost of providing services. User charges shall be evaluated periodically. (f) The city shall set fees for each enterprise and internal service fund at a level that fully supports the total direct and indirect costs of the fund. (g) The city shall not set user fees for its enterprise funds which result in extra income to be used to subsidize the services of any governmental fund.
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(a) Audits of all funds of the city shall be in compliance with generally accepted audit standards as issued by the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards as issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. (b) The city's annual financial report shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and with generally accepted governmental accounting principles as issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. (c) The city shall maintain accurate records of all assets to ensure a high degree of stewardship for public property. (d) The city shall maintain an ongoing system of financial reporting to meet the needs of the mayor and council, department directors, and the general public. The reporting system shall provide for budgetary control, for monitoring of the cost of providing services, and for comparative analysis.
SECTION 6.36. Debt policy.
(a) The city's direct general obligation indebtedness shall conform to limits contained in the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (b) The city shall confine long-term indebtedness to capital improvement projects. (c) The city shall strive to not use short-term debt for funding current operations. (d) The city shall use approved general obligation debt to fund general purpose public improvements which cannot be financed from current revenues, available general fund balances, or other current sources of capital financing. (e) Long-term financing of the city's enterprise funds shall be used only when revenues of the debt-issuing fund are sufficient to satisfy operating expenses and debt service requirements.
SECTION 6.37. Investment policy and cash management.
(a) The city shall maintain a conservative program of investing all funds under the direction of the mayor. (b) The city investment program shall comply with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations for investing public funds and with safekeeping and security requirements. (c) The city's investment program shall be operated based on the principles of safety, liquidity, and return on investment as follows:
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(3) Earning yields are maximized without diminishing the above principles. (d) The city shall ensure that all public funds are collateralized in accordance with state and federal law, thereby guaranteeing the safety of public deposits. The city shall establish administrative procedures to maintain such pledged collateral and shall utilize pooled collateral systems provided by the state and by local depositories when possible. (e) The city shall periodically reevaluate its banking services and shall initiate competitive negotiation and bidding processes, if deemed necessary. The process shall include the development of a request for proposals requesting quotations for banking services, services fees, and earning rates available. Selection of a bank for banking services shall be based on receiving the most efficient and cost-effective proposals.
SECTION 6.38. Monetary receipt policy.
(a) The policy of the city is that all liquid monetary assets are properly, completely, and timely accounted for on a daily basis. It is the duty of the city's elected officials, management, and employees to the citizens of the city to ensure that all monetary assets received by the city are recorded for occurrence and completeness, physically secured, controlled, deposited, and allocated to the city's general ledger accounts in a timely and efficient manner. Liquid monetary assets are defined as cash, checks, credit card payments, electronic payments, automated clearinghouse, or wire payments. (b) The purpose of this policy is:
(1) To maximize the revenue accruing to the city through the investment of city funds and any trust funds to the extent allowed by law, ordinance, and contract; (2) To minimize the clerical efforts required to handle, process, and account for all moneys received; (3) To maximize the accountability of moneys received by the city; and (4) To require that all monetary assets received by offices of the city, or any of its related entities, shall be deposited in a timely manner, meaning within two working days, into the city's banking system. (c) Department directors and supervisors shall be responsible for the safekeeping of monetary assets received by their departments and the prompt receipting into the city's cash management program, or the prompt transfer to the city clerk's office for receipting into the cash management program. (d) All monetary assets received in any one day shall be deposited in the form in which they are received. (e) Cash received shall not be used to pay any city bills, to cash personal checks, or for any other type of transaction.
PART 4 PURCHASING, CONTRACTING, AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
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(a) No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless it is: (1) In writing; (2) Drafted by or submitted to and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) Made or authorized by the mayor and council pursuant to lawfully enacted ordinances.
(b) Originals of all contracts shall be maintained on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 6.41. Purchasing procedures.
The mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures for all purchases of real and personal property by the city. Prior to the making of purchases and contracts, the availability of adequate funds shall be certified as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 6.42. Sale and disposition of property.
The mayor and council shall prescribe by ordinance the procedures for all sales and other disposition of real and personal property by the city.
ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.
SECTION 7.11. Prior ordinances.
All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are hereby declared valid and of full force and effect until amended or repealed by the city council.
SECTION 7.12. Existing personnel and officers.
Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all elected or appointed officers and personnel of the city and their rights, privileges, and powers shall continue beyond the effective date of this charter.

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SECTION 7.13. Pending matters.
Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue, and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council.
SECTION 7.14. Construction.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
SECTION 7.15. Severability.
If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof of this charter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair other parts of this charter unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional, it being the legislative intent in enacting this charter that each article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof be enacted separately and independent of each other.
SECTION 7.16. Specific repealer.
An Act incorporating the City of Warner Robins, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3081), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety and all amendatory acts thereto are likewise repealed in their entirety.
SECTION 7.17. General repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitutes, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins E Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G
Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitutes, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitutes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Burns of the 159th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Beverly of the 143rd, Jones of the 91st, and Kennard of the 102nd.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 336. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to expand eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; to add a military honor to the military service award eligible for special and distinctive license plates for veterans; to provide for a special and distinctive license plate for United States Army Rangers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to expand eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; to add a military honor to the military service award eligible for special and distinctive license plates for veterans; to provide for a special and distinctive license plate for United States Army Rangers; to provide for the issuance of certain special license plates for motorcycles; to establish a specialty license plate for members of the Georgia Tennis Foundation; to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, is amended by revising Code Section 40-2-85.1, relating to special and distinctive license plates for certain veterans, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) 'Military medal award' means the following medals, decorations, or other recognition of honor for military service awarded by a branch of the United States military:

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(A) Medal of Honor; (B) Bronze Star Medal; (C) Silver Star Medal; (D) Distinguished Service Cross; (E) Navy Cross; (F) Air Force Cross; (G) Defense Distinguished Service Medal; (H) Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal; (I) Distinguished Service Medal; (J) Navy Distinguished Service Medal; (K) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; (L) Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal; (M) Defense Superior Service Medal; (N) Legion of Merit; (O) Distinguished Flying Cross; (P) Purple Heart; (Q) Air Medal; and (R) Soldier's Medal; and (S) Meritorious Service Medal."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-2-85.4. (a) Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are designated to United States Army Ranger units, past or present, or are graduates of the United States Army Ranger School shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter. (b) A person who qualifies for the special and distinctive license plate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall make application therefor with the commissioner and include the requisite fee. The commissioner shall design a distinctive license plate as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and issue the distinctive license plates to qualifying applicants. There shall be no minimum required number of applicants for such distinctive license plate. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars and trucks before issuing these license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The additional manufacturing fee for such special and distinctive license plates shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold. (c) The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars or trucks used for personal transportation, except

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that the commissioner shall include a special design to identify the owner as a United States Army Ranger. (d) The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, is amended by revising subsection (b) and adding two new paragraphs to subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(b) The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the special license plate, in cooperation with the commissioner, shall design special distinctive license plates appropriate to promote the program benefited by the sale of the special license plate. The special license plates must shall include a design to be of the same size as general issue motor vehicle license plates and a design to be of the same size as motorcycle license plates. Such special license plates shall also include a unique design and identifying number, whereby the total number of characters does not exceed an amount to be determined by the commissioner. If so specified in the design description contained in this Code section for any special license plate, such license plate need not contain a place for the county name decal as required by Code Section 40-2-9. No two recipients shall receive identically numbered plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the license plate may request the assignment of the first of 100 in a series of license plates upon payment of an additional initial registration fee of $25.00 for each license plate requested."
"(64) A special license plate honoring the Georgia Tennis Foundation, with the words 'Play Tennis!' to be displayed across the bottom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Tennis Foundation. (65) A special license plate honoring the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed equally to the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend 'Georgia Recovers' in lieu of the name of the county of issuance."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 40-2-86.1, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and qualified motor vehicles or drivers with proceeds deposited into the general fund, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The commissioner, in cooperation with the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the special license plate, shall design special distinctive license plates intended to promote the program benefited by the sale of the special license plate. The

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special license plates must shall include a design to be of the same size as general issue motor vehicle license plates and a design to be of the same size as motorcycle license plates. Such special license plates shall also include a unique design and identifying number, whereby the total number of characters does not exceed an amount to be determined by the commissioner. If so specified in the design description contained in this Code section for any special license plate, such license plate need not contain a place for the county name decal as required by Code Section 40-2-9. No two recipients shall receive identically numbered plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the license plate may request the assignment of the first of 100 in a series of license plates upon payment of an additional initial registration fee of $25.00 for each license plate requested."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. In accordance with the requirements of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins E Cooke
Cooper Y Corbett

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-G
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 26, 2020

Clerk's office,

I was in the chamber but missed my votes being recorded on the following items. If you can have the record reflect my wishes on the following items, I would appreciate it.

June 26, 2020

Local calendar

my vote yes

SB 336

my vote yes

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June 24, 2020

SB 337

my vote yes

March 2, 2020

HB 486

my vote yes

/s/ Shelly Hutchinson State Representative House District 107

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 289. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to remove the requirement that mobile homes procure permits and procure and display decals; to repeal Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits and issuance and display of decals; to repeal related penalties; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to require that all questions of law decided by a court or the Georgia Tax Tribunal on matters arising from the state board of equalization or arising from refunds and appeals of state administration of Title 48 be decided with due deference to any rule which has been properly promulgated pursuant to Code Section 50-13-1 and without deference to any determination or interpretation, whether written or unwritten, that may have been made on the matter by the Department of Revenue; to amend Chapter 13A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax tribunals, so as to require that all questions of law decided by the Georgia Tax Tribunal be decided with due deference to any rule which has been properly promulgated pursuant to Code Section 50-13-1 and without deference to any determination or interpretation, whether written or unwritten, that may have been made on the matter by the Department of Revenue; to provide for related

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matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 48-1-2, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(8.1) As used in this title, the term 'due deference' means: (A) A recognition of the experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge of the department and the public process by which its rules are promulgated; and (B) In cases when the taxpayer's interpretation and the department's interpretation are equally reasonable, deferring to the interpretation of the department."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 48-2-18, relating to the State Board of Equalization and duties, as follows:
"(c) As chairperson and chief administrative officer of the board, the commissioner shall furnish to the board all necessary records and files and in this capacity may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and records or other documents as the commissioner is empowered to do in the administration of the tax laws. After final approval by the State Board of Equalization of the digest of proposed assessments made by the commissioner and after any adjustments by the board as authorized by this Code section are made, the commissioner shall notify within 30 days each taxpayer in writing of the proposed assessment of its property. At the same time, the commissioner shall notify in writing the board of tax assessors of such county, as outlined in Code Section 48-5-511, of the total proposed assessment of the property located within the county of taxpayers who are required to return their property to the commissioner. If any such taxpayer notifies the commissioner and the board of tax assessors in any such county of its intent to dispute a portion of the proposed assessment within 20 days after receipt of the notice, the county board of tax assessors shall include in the county digest only the undisputed amount of the assessment, and the taxpayer may challenge the commissioner's proposed assessment in an appeal filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County or with the Georgia Tax Tribunal in accordance with Chapter 13A of Title 50 within 30 days of receipt of the notice. In any such appeal to the superior court, the taxpayer shall have the right of discovery as provided in Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act.' In any such appeal to the Georgia Tax Tribunal, discovery shall be as provided in Chapter 13A of Title 50, the 'Georgia Tax Tribunal Act of 2012.' All questions of law decided by a court or the Georgia Tax Tribunal pursuant to this subsection, including interpretations of constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions, shall be made with due deference to any rule which has been properly promulgated pursuant to Code Section 50-13-1 and

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without deference to any determination or interpretation, whether written or unwritten, that may have been made on the matter by the department. Upon conclusion of the appeal, the taxpayer shall remit to the appropriate counties any additional taxes owed, with interest at the rate provided by law for judgments. Such interest shall accrue from the date the taxes would have been due absent the appeal to the date the additional taxes are remitted."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c) of Code Section 48-2-35, relating to refunds, to read as follows:
"(7) In an action for a refund pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection, all questions of law decided by a court or the Georgia Tax Tribunal, including interpretations of constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions, shall be made with due deference to any rule which has been properly promulgated pursuant to Code Section 50-13-1 and without deference to any determination or interpretation, whether written or unwritten, that may have been made on the matter by the department."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 48-2-59 relating to appeals, payment of taxes admittedly owed, bond, and costs, to read as follows:
"(e) In an action pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, all questions of law decided by a court or the Georgia Tax Tribunal, including interpretations of constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions, shall be made with due deference to any rule which has been properly promulgated pursuant to Code Section 50-13-1 and without deference to any determination or interpretation, whether written or unwritten, that may have been made on the matter by the department."
SECTION 5. Chapter 13A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax tribunals, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13A-14, relating to conduct of trials, evidence, and recordings, as follows:
"(a)(1) Trials in proceedings before the tribunal shall be de novo and without a jury. All questions of law decided by the tribunal, including interpretations of constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions, shall be made with due deference to any rule which has been properly promulgated pursuant to Code Section 50-13-1 and without deference to any determination or interpretation, whether written or unwritten, that may have been made on the matter by the Department of Revenue. Hearings shall be open to the public, but on motion of any party, if such party shows good cause to protect certain information from being disclosed to the public, the tribunal judge may issue a protective order or an order closing part or all of a hearing to the public. (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'due deference' means:

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(A) A recognition of the experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge of the department and the public process by which its rules are promulgated; and (B) In cases when the taxpayer's interpretation and the department's interpretation are equally reasonable, deferring to the interpretation of the department."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and shall be applicable to all proceedings commenced before the Georgia Tax Tribunal or a superior court of this state on or after such date.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B E Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F.

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 308. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Harper of the 7th and Seay of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to remove certain redundant processes regarding unattended vessels in public waters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight

Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor
Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch

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Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott E Setzler

Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 402. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Payne of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17, Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 10 of Title 16, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, custody and release of child, offenses against public administration, pretrial release and diversion programs, and general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to provide for conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for full-face bond requirements; to revise cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott E Setzler

E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 99, nays 68.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 365. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Harrell of the 106th, Powell of the 171st, Holcomb of the 81st, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, so as to lower the tax rate imposed; to revise a definition; to revise the date range for antique motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SR 844. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon and dedicating an bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
PART I
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon on July 8, 2019; and
WHEREAS, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, Deputy Dixon graduated from North Hall High School and followed his lifelong dream to serve others as a law enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, he served the Hall County Sheriff's Office Uniformed Patrol Division for three years, where he had a well-earned reputation as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, his life was tragically cut short in the line of duty after he made a vehicle stop of a burglary suspect and was shot during a gun fight after the suspect fled on foot; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Dixon exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties; and
WHEREAS, known as having a giant heart and generous spirit, Deputy Dixon was passionate about his service as a police officer and was the embodiment of courage and strength; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.

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PART II
WHEREAS, Dr. Tom Price has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Price completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and settled in the suburb of Roswell, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, as a physician, he was one of the founders of Resurgens Orthopaedics and served as president of the Roswell Rotary; and
WHEREAS, he served with honor and distinction as a member of the Georgia State Senate from 1996 to 2005, where he was the first Republican after Reconstruction to hold the position of majority party leader in the Senate; and
WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2005 to 2017; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, Dr. Price was appointed as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART III
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Dr. Calvin McLarin on August 29, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Calvin McLarin was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the youngest of five children of George and Myrtis Young McLarin; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McLarin was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

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WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Dr. McLarin will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal brother and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART IV
WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph "Sonny" Alexander Vickers was born in Valdosta, Georgia, to Jessie Lee and Mattie Vickers; and
WHEREAS, as a young man, Mr. Vickers petitioned city leaders over his concern about long wait times at the train crossing on West Hill Avenue in Valdosta that prevented citizens and first responders from traveling between the west side of town and the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vickers' passion for advocacy and helping his neighbors continued with a lifelong career in public service as a city councilman for Valdosta's District 3; and
WHEREAS, during his 32 year career as a councilmember, Mr. Vickers has been highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to his community; and
WHEREAS, Valdosta citizens have experienced significant quality of life improvements thanks to Mr. Vickers' leadership which includes initiatives for the installation of streetlights and the establishment of a housing program; and
WHEREAS, he helped organize the Black Community Action Group, founded the Valdosta Youth Voters League, served as chairperson for the Valdosta Housing Task Force, organized the 3rd District Community Association, and served as vice president of the Valdosta-Lowndes Chapter of Habitat for Humanity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vickers has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including the Humanitarian Award from the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Appreciation Award and Macedonia Image Award from Macedonia First Baptist Church, Humanitarian Award from the Valdosta-Lowndes County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemoration Association, and Award for Exemplary Community Service from the 100 Black Men of Valdosta; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his honor.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Vivien Harmon has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harmon was born in Washington, Georgia, the beloved daughter of George and Ida Mae Harmon; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Harmon earned a bachelor's degree from Morris Brown College, where she was a member of the prestigious Gamma Gamma chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; and
WHEREAS, she earned a doctorate degree from Atlanta University Center, during which time she served on the Federal Advisory Council on Developing Institutions for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harmon began her prestigious career as an educator with the Atlanta Public School System and Morris Brown College and founded the International Center for Child Development in 1978 which operated for over 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harmon was a tireless advocate for her community and for education, serving as chair of NPU-S for nearly 20 years and as a founding member of the Southwest Coalition of Concerned Citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in her memory.
PART VI
WHEREAS, the Kicklighter family of Chatham County, Georgia, has a rich history and tradition of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Dean Kicklighter has been a servant to the City of Garden City as a member of the city council; and
WHEREAS, he was elected as one of the youngest mayors in the history of Garden City, with his election at the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, after helping grow the size of Garden City as mayor, Dean Kicklighter went on to serve as county commissioner for District 7 in Chatham County, where his leadership and foresight have continued to be invaluable for the past 19 years; and

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WHEREAS, the Kicklighter family has owned a business in Garden City for over 50 years, which started with Bessie and Randall Kicklighter; and
WHEREAS, Bessie Kicklighter entered politics more than 16 years ago and currently serves as mayor pro tempore of the city council for Garden City; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, Randall Kicklighter opened Randall's Gym, where he helped train neighbors, football players, and even professional wrestlers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian family be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in their honor.
PART VII
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Wesley Frank Weaver on January 22, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weaver was born on July 20, 1941, in Buena Vista, Georgia, and was united in love and marriage for 54 wonderful years to Barbara Weaver; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weaver came from humble beginnings to become a community leader and successful businessman; and
WHEREAS, he was the owner of Oakcrest Lumber, which was his passion in life; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Weaver was an active member of River of Life Church; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a mile of road in his memory.
PART VIII
WHEREAS, Mr. C. Arthur Howard, Jr., was born in Statesboro, Georgia, on August 18, 1941, the beloved son of Claude Arthur Howard, Sr., and Cecille Brannen Howard; and

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WHEREAS, a Statesboro High School graduate, Mr. Howard attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern College before joining his father in 1962 in the family business, Claude Howard Lumber, a business that dates back to 1898 and which continues to this date; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard married the love of his life, Carol Huggins Howard, in 1963, and he and Carol lived a loving and happy life as husband and wife for 56 years until his passing on April 29, 2019; and
WHEREAS, he was blessed with two remarkable sons, five fabulous grandchildren, and one wonderful great-grandchild, all of whom, along with their community, witnessed Mr. Howard's and Carol's Fruits of the Spirit that a lifetime commitment of love can bring; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard was a charter member of Pittman Park United Methodist Church, serving as a faithful servant to his church, his fellowship Sunday school class, and God, all by and through the power and strength that was given to him by God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit that dwelled within him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard used the organizational and leadership talents and gifts given to him by God to better his community and fellow man by serving on numerous community boards that served several constituents in the Ogeechee River area, including, the Joseph Home for Boys, the local hospital authority, and Ogeechee Area Hospice; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of Mr. Howard's contributions to his community, he was the recipient of three Deen Day Smith Awards, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1988, and Business Leader of the Year in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard loved and appreciated the beautiful creation of the outdoors given by God, taking great pride in the stewardship obligations bestowed upon us and which were particularly seen in his love for his family farm in Scarboro, Georgia, and family owned land in Screven County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard was a dedicated and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend who selflessly gave the best of himself to others and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART IX
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WHEREAS, Judge Thompson earned his bachelor's degree from Savannah State College and his Juris Doctorate from Howard University; and
WHEREAS, in 1951, Judge Thompson made history as the first African American admitted to the bar in Columbus, Georgia, and in 1965 he became the first African American elected to public office in Muscogee County and one of the first to desegregate the Georgia House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, this seven-term member of the House of Representatives also chaired the House Committee on Special Judiciary, making him the first African American chairperson for the Georgia General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, in 1980, he was appointed a superior court judge, and in 1991 he retired from the bench as an administrative law judge with the State Board of Workers' Compensation; and
WHEREAS, during his career on the bench, he earned a reputation as a clear thinker and hard worker, as a man whose strong convictions were supported by meticulous research and careful consideration, and as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions were governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and
WHEREAS, Judge Thompson's leadership and wisdom were instrumental to numerous service organizations and the Civil Rights Movement; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART X
WHEREAS, Congressman Jack T. Brinkley has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his decades of public service; and
WHEREAS, a native of Decatur County, Georgia, Congressman Brinkley graduated from Young Harris Jr. College and the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Brinkley served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force; and

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WHEREAS, he was elected as a representative to the Georgia House of Representatives from 1965 to 1966 and represented the Georgians of the 3rd United States Congressional District as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 to 1983; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Brinkley's significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in his memory.
PART XI
WHEREAS, Mr. James "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Naval Reserve; and
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as a county commissioner representing District 8 on the Augusta-Richmond County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, during his two terms with the Augusta-Richmond County Board of Commissioners he founded Pride and Progress, a program that has been instrumental in the development and improvement in the quality of life for south Augusta by bringing businesses to the area and promoting road projects; and
WHEREAS, he was the owner of Smitty's Auto and Smith Tire Company, both businesses which continue to be led by third and fourth generations of the Smith family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith's significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
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Automotive Service Association, University Hospital, Georgia Bank and Trust, Exchange Club, and Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Smith is an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where he serves as a Sunday school teacher and deacon; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his honor.
PART XII
WHEREAS, Mayor Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright was born the fifth of ten children and the youngest daughter born to David Cheatham and Mattie Rhodes Cheatham; and
WHEREAS, she attended elementary school in Keysville, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida; high school in Delray, Florida; and Boggs Academy in Keysville, from which she graduated in 1947; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Boggs Academy, she enrolled at the Lamar Nursing School University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, and also attended Paine College where she took basic science studies; and
WHEREAS, upon completing her training, she earned her license as a registered nurse and enrolled in Nurse Anesthetist School of Flint Goodridge and Charity Hospital; she successfully became a certified Nurse Anesthetist CRNA in 1958; and
WHEREAS, during Mayor Cartwright's 46 years of working in the field of medicine, she worked Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, and Illinois, where she practiced anesthesia for 36 years before retiring and returning to her hometown of Keysville in 1992; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she is a member of First Baptist Church of Keysville and has worked as a Mother of the Church and a Sunday school teacher; and
WHEREAS, she was elected mayor of Keysville in 2005 and worked diligently toward her goal of erecting the city's first "All Purpose Building" and Housing Complex; and
WHEREAS, she has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she has demonstrated to her family and friends have been admired by others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in her honor.

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PART XIII
WHEREAS, Ms. Jessye Norman was born on September 15, 1945, in Augusta, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Janie King Norman and Silas Norman; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Lucy C. Laney High School, Ms. Norman earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a master's degree from the University of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, a renowned opera singer, Ms. Norman performed Deborah, L'Africaine, and Le Nozze di Figaro for the Deutsche Oper Berlin opera company; and
WHEREAS, in 1982, she performed Oedipus Rex and Dido and Aeneas with the Opera Company of Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, other notable performances include the 100th anniversary season with the Metropolitan Opera and appearances with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, she established the Jessye Norman School of Arts, a tuition-free after school arts program in Augusta; and
WHEREAS, her remarkable talents have been recognized with five Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in her memory.
PART XIV
WHEREAS, Mr. William "Billie" E. Clanton has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Jesup, Georgia, Mr. Clanton has consistently invested in the community as a local business owner, and he has served as both president of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and chairman of Jesup Centennial; and
WHEREAS, his work in and his dedication to his community have been recognized with numerous accolades and awards, including the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and induction into the Wayne County Hall of Fame; and

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WHEREAS, a Mason, Shriner, and Rotarian, Mr. Clanton's leadership and guidance are instrumental to organizations such as Jesup Elks Lodge, the Liars Club, Jesup Kiwanis Club, and First Southern Bank; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XV
WHEREAS, Mr. Billy Burnette was born on August 4, 1936, in Gilmer County, Georgia, the third of six beloved children of Hub and Genevieve "Bill" Burnette; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Gilmer High School, Mr. Burnette attended Young Harris College before he was called to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, upon returning home from his tour in Germany, Mr. Burnette worked as a night shift supervisor for the Pickens Footwear shoe plant in Jasper, Georgia, and worked on his family farm during the day; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burnette was a talented farmer and a lifetime member of the Future Farmers of America, Young Farmer's Association, and Georgia Cattlemen's Association; and
WHEREAS, he was passionate about teaching the next generation the value of farming, often lending aspiring farmers a hog or cow to show; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XVI
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. Johnnie B. Hall on September 26, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hall was born on April 9, 1947, and was a well respected member of the Dublin Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol; and

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WHEREAS, he began his prestigious career in law enforcement as a Dublin Police Officer before dedicating 31 years as a state patrol officer, where he protected important figures like Muhammad Ali and Governor Roy Barnes; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hall was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were recognized with numerous awards and accolades and he exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XVII
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. Kipley Allen Brown; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown was born in Newburg, New York, and resided in Laurens County, Georgia, for most of his life; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Adrian High School, Mr. Brown served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army for nine years and served in the Gulf War Operation Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown continued his service to others and protection of the public as a deputy with the Laurens County Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS, during his career in law enforcement, Mr. Brown was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were recognized with numerous awards and accolades and he exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.

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PART XVIII
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia and Calhoun/Gordon County mourn the loss of one of their most distinguished citizens with the passing of Johnny Meadows; and
WHEREAS, Johnny was long recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the State of Georgia and the City of Calhoun; and
WHEREAS, he proudly served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as a member of the Calhoun City Council, mayor of Calhoun, president of the Georgia Municipal Association from 1995 to 1996, and sixterm representative of the 5th District in the Georgia House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Johnny was devoted to improving the lives of young people by spending his free time reading to first graders, developing the Calhoun Boys and Girls Club, and serving as a founding member of Civic Leaders United Behind Youth (C.L.U.B.Y.), which raises money for scholarships and Christmas funds for youth; and
WHEREAS, his strong desire to be involved in the future of his community led him to the Georgia General Assembly, where he worked tirelessly for his beloved community and served as chairman of the House Rules Committee; and
WHEREAS, Johnny's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates and truly defined the meaning of public service; and
WHEREAS, Johnny greatly valued developing leadership skills in others and helped form the inaugural Calhoun/Gordon County Chamber of Commerce leadership class, of which he was a member; and
WHEREAS, his prowess and dedication to the game of golf allowed him many opportunities for fellowship with others and led to the founding of the City of Calhoun's Fields Ferry Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to his community and state was surpassed only by his devotion to his wife, Marie; his two remarkable children, B.J. and Missy; and his three wonderful grandchildren, Will, Patrick, and Maxwell; and

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WHEREAS, Johnny loved his grandchildren and enjoyed taking them out for breakfast every Sunday morning before Sunday school at First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Johnny will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and public service and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an interchange in his memory.
PART XIX
WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Evans served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States military, valiantly and courageously defending democracy during World War I; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Evans demonstrated selfless service to this nation and an unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, he embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XX
WHEREAS, Major Henry Talmage Elrod was born in Turner County, Georgia, on September 27, 1905; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Thomasville High School, where he was a standout player for the school's baseball and football teams, and went on to earn a position on the University of Georgia football team; and
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WHEREAS, he earned the nickname "Hammerin' Hank," after he singlehandedly attacked 22 Japanese bomber planes and shot down two on December 12, 1941, just days after the attack on Pearl Harbor; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod was the first American to sink a Japanese warship from a fighter aircraft when he dropped bombs on the destroyer, Kisaragi; and
WHEREAS, he lost his life during a battle on Wake Island shortly after crash landing there and organizing a beach defense unit to push back the Japanese invasion; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor, and a ship, the USS Elrod, has been commissioned in his honor; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXI
WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, veterans demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the wellbeing of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, these brave men and women served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, these individuals embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.

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PART XXII
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 11/Cleveland Highway in Hall County is dedicated as the Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 92 and State Route 9/State Route 120 in Fulton County is dedicated as the Tom Price Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on 17th Street over I-75 in Fulton County is dedicated as the Calvin McLarin Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the overpass bridge on State Route 38/U.S. 221 in Lowndes County is dedicated as the Joseph "Sonny" Vickers Overpass.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 139 from Campbellton Road to Donnelly Avenue in Fulton County is dedicated as the Vivien Harmon Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the overpass bridge on 701 West Highway 80 in Chatham County is dedicated as the Kicklighter Overpass.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 41 from mile marker 6 to mile marker 7 in Marion County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Wesley Frank Weaver Memorial Mile.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 17 from Rocky Ford to Scarboro in Screven County is dedicated as the C. Arthur Howard, Jr., Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 85 over Railroad Ave/Railroad Street in Muscogee County is dedicated as the Albert W. Thompson Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at the U.S. 80/State Route 22 Connector in Muscogee County is dedicated as the Congressman Jack T. Brinkley Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Brown Road and State Route 56 in Augusta-Richmond County is dedicated as the James "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 88 over Brier Creek in Keysville, Georgia, is dedicated as the Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange between Interstate 20 and Washington Road in Richmond County is dedicated as the Jessye Norman Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the overpass bridge at the overpass on State Route 169 in Wayne County is dedicated as the William "Billie" E. Clanton Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 515/State Route 5 over Talona Road in Gilmer County is dedicated as the Billy Burnette Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 338 over I-16 near the city limits of Dudley in Laurens County is dedicated as the Johnnie B. Hall Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection between State Route 31/US 319/ US 441 and State Route 117/ US 441 Bypass in Laurens County is dedicated as the Kipley "Kip" Allen Brown Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange at Interstate 75 and Union Grove in Gordon County is dedicated as the Johnny Meadows Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 1 and Veterans Memorial Highway in Floyd County is dedicated as the Carl Evans Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on SR 38/US 84 over SR 3/SR 300/US 19 in Thomas County is dedicated as the Major Henry Talmage Elrod Medal of Honor Recipient Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 93 between 1st and 2nd Avenue in the city limits of Cairo in Grady County is dedicated as the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Department of Transportation; to Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright, Dr. Tom Price, Mr. Joseph "Sonny" Alexander Vickers, the Kicklighter family, Mr. James "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., and Mr. William "Billie" E. Clanton; and to the families of Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, Dr. Calvin McLarin, Dr. Vivien Harmon, Mr. Wesley Frank Weaver, Mr. C. Arthur Howard, Jr., Judge Albert W. Thompson, Congressman Jack T. Brinkley, Ms. Jessye Norman, Mr. Billy Burnette, Mr. Johnnie B. Hall, Mr. Kipley Allen Brown, Johnny Meadows, Mr. Carl Evans, and Major Henry Talmage Elrod.

PART XXIII

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

PART XXIV

That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns
Caldwell Y Campbell

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton
Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

SB 381. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Burke of the 11th, Black of the 8th, Walker III of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Food Act," so as to provide that certain information obtained by the Department of Agriculture from the federal Food and Drug Administration is deemed confidential and not subject to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell
Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 1020. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Barton of the 5th, Gullett of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; to provide for conditions for reinstatement for such suspended licenses; to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require submission of a business plan for operation of such programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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SB 393. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Tillery of the 19th, Albers of the 56th, Martin of the 9th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the university system and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to revise the duties and powers of certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to expand the power of campus policemen and other security personnel of the university system to make arrests for felony offenses; to codify the Legal Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the jurisdiction of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to codify the Legal Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the jurisdiction of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-3, relating to divisions of bureau, as follows:
"35-3-3. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be composed of the Investigations Division, the Forensic Sciences Division, the Georgia Crime Information Center Division, the Legal Division, and such other divisions as may be created by the board."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 35-3-4, relating to powers and duties of bureau generally, as follows:
"35-3-4. (a) It shall be the duty of the bureau to:

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(1) Take, receive, and forward fingerprints, photographs, descriptions, and measurements of persons in cooperation with the bureaus and departments of other states and of the United States; (2) Exchange information relating to crime and criminals; (3) Keep permanent files and records of such information procured or received; (4) Provide for the scientific investigation of articles used in committing crimes or articles, fingerprints, or bloodstains found at the scene of a crime; (5) Provide for the testing and identification of weapons and projectiles fired therefrom; (6) Acquire, collect, classify, and preserve any information which would assist in the identification of any deceased individual who has not been identified after the discovery of such deceased individual; (7) Acquire, collect, classify, and preserve immediately any information which would assist in the location of any missing person, including any minor, and provide confirmation as to any entry for such a person to the parent, legal guardian, or next of kin of that person and the bureau shall acquire, collect, classify, and preserve such information from such parent, guardian, or next of kin; (8) Exchange such records and information as provided in paragraphs (6) and (7) of this subsection with, and for the official use of, authorized officials of the federal government, the states, cities, counties, and penal and other institutions. With respect to missing minors, such information shall be transmitted immediately to other law enforcement agencies; (9) Identify and investigate violations of Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 16; (10) Identify and investigate violations of Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, relating to offenses related to minors; (11) Identify and investigate violations of Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 16; (12) Identify and investigate violations of Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16; (13) Identify and investigate violations of Code Section 16-5-46; (14) Identify and investigate violations of Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16; and
(15)(A) Acquire, collect, analyze, and provide to the board any information which will assist the board in determining a sexual offender's risk assessment classification in accordance with the board's duties as specified in Code Section 42-1-14, including, but not limited to, obtaining:
(i) Incident, investigative, supplemental, and arrest reports from law enforcement agencies; (ii) Records from clerks of court; (iii) Records and information maintained by prosecuting attorneys; (iv) Records maintained by state agencies, provided that any records provided by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles that are classified as confidential state secrets pursuant to Code Section 42-9-53 shall remain confidential and shall not be made available to any other person or entity or be subject to subpoena unless declassified by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; and (v) Other documents or information as requested by the board. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term:

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(i) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. (ii) 'Risk assessment classification' means the level into which a sexual offender is placed based on the board's assessment. (iii) 'Sexual offender' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-1-12; and (16) Attorneys employed by the Legal Division of the bureau may serve at the request of a district attorney, solicitor-general, or United States Attorney in the prosecution of any civil or criminal case within the jurisdiction of such district attorney, solicitorgeneral, or United States Attorney and, while providing such assistance to such district attorney, solicitor-general, or United States Attorney, such attorneys shall have the same authority and power as an attorney employed by such district attorney, solicitorgeneral, or United States Attorney. (b) In addition to the duties provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the members of the bureau shall have and are vested with the same authority, powers, and duties as are possessed by the members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety under this title."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell

N Davis Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gardner

Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V N Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson N Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn

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Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N N Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 99, nays 69.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 912. By Representatives Reeves of the 34th, Fleming of the 121st, Oliver of the 82nd, Wiedower of the 119th, Wilson of the 80th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to strengthen laws and supports for foster children and foster families; to provide for reporting of certain data from juvenile court clerks relating to foster children who are alleged or adjudicated to be a child in need of services or a delinquent child; to provide for attorney conflict resolution in certain juvenile court hearings; to revise a time frame relating to extended care youth services; to authorize the Department of Human Services to partner with child-placing agencies to assist with casework services; to provide varying levels of training required for experienced foster parents or respite

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caregivers; to authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Juvenile Code, is amended by revising Code Section 15-11-64, relating to collection of information by juvenile court clerks, reporting requirement, and data collection, as follows:
"15-11-64. (a) Each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect the following information for each child in need of services, delinquent child, and child accused of a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act and provide such information to DJJ as frequently as requested by DJJ:
(1) Name; (2) Date of birth; (3) Sex; (4) Race; (5) Offense charged; (6) Location of the offense, including the name of the school if the offense occurred in a school safety zone, as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1; (7) The name of the referral source, including the name of the school if the referring source was a school; (8) Disposition of the case; and (9) Date of and authority for commitment, if applicable. (b) Each clerk of the juvenile court shall report to the Administrative Office of the Courts the total number of petitions or motions filed under subsection (b) of Code Section 1511-682 for the previous calendar year and, of that number, the number in which the court appointed a guardian ad litem, the number in which the court appointed counsel, the number in which the judge issued an order authorizing an abortion without notification, the number in which the judge denied such an order, and, of the last, the number of denials from which an appeal was filed, the number of appeals that resulted in denials being affirmed, and the number of appeals that resulted in reversals of such denials. Each clerk shall make such report by March 15 of each year for the previous calendar year. The individual reports made to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be held confidential and not subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide aggregated statistics only in accordance with subsection (g) of Code Section 16-12-141.1. Such individual reports shall be destroyed six months after submission to the Administrative Office of the Courts. (c) Pursuant to rules promulgated by the Judicial Council of Georgia adopted by the Supreme Court of Georgia, on and after January 1, 2019 2021, each clerk of the juvenile

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court shall collect data on each child alleged or adjudicated to be a delinquent child and transmit such data as required by such rules. The Judicial Council of Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia shall make and publish in print or electronically such state-wide minimum standards and rules as it deems necessary to carry out this subsection. Each clerk of the juvenile court shall develop and enact policies and procedures necessary to carry out the standards and rules created by the Judicial Council of Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia. (d) Pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Georgia, on and after January 1, 2021, each clerk of the juvenile court shall collect data on all cases in which a child alleged or adjudicated to be a child in need of services or a delinquent child is placed in foster care and has also been alleged or adjudicated to be a dependent child and shall transmit such data as required by such rules. Such data shall include, at a minimum, the adherence on each case by the court to the time frames contained in Code Section 15-11102."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-110, relating to continuance of a hearing in a dependency proceeding, as follows:
"(c) A stipulation between attorneys or the convenience of the parties shall not constitute good cause. Except as otherwise provided by judicial rules governing attorney conflict resolution, a pending criminal prosecution or family law matter shall not constitute good cause. Hearings with dependency case time limitations required by Code Section 15-11102 and termination of parental rights hearings shall take priority in attorney conflict resolution over all other civil and criminal hearings and nonjury appearances in any other class of trial court. The need for discovery shall not constitute good cause unless the court finds that a person or entity has failed to comply with an order for discovery."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-340, relating to criteria for receiving services, development of transition plan, and termination, as follows:
"(d) Every 60 days 12 months, a DFCS case manager shall determine if a child is still eligible for extended care youth services. If DFCS determines that a child is no longer eligible for extended care youth services, DFCS may terminate the voluntary placement agreement with such child and stop providing extended care youth services. DFCS shall provide written or electronic notice to such child regarding such termination and to the court that approved such services."
SECTION 4. Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, is amended in Code Section 49-5-8, relating to powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, by revising subsection (a) as follows:

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"(a) The Department of Human Services is authorized and empowered, through its own programs and the programs of county or district departments of family and children services, to establish, maintain, extend, and improve throughout the state, within the limits of funds appropriated therefor, programs that will provide:
(1) Preventive services as follows: (A) Collecting and disseminating information about the problems of children and youths and providing consultative assistance to groups, public and private, interested in developing programs and services for the prevention, control, and treatment of dependency and delinquency among the children of this state; and (B) Research and demonstration projects designed to add to the store of information about the social and emotional problems of children and youths and improve the methods for dealing with these problems;
(2) Child welfare services as follows: (A) Casework services for children and youths and for mothers bearing children out of wedlock, whether living in their own homes or elsewhere, to help overcome problems that result in dependency or delinquency. The department shall be authorized to contract with, certify, or partner with licensed child-placing agencies to assist with or provide such casework services; (B) Protective services that will investigate complaints of abuse or abandonment of children and youths by parents, guardians, custodians, or persons serving in loco parentis and, on the basis of the findings of such investigation, offer social services to such parents, guardians, custodians, or persons serving in loco parentis in relation to the problem or bring the situation to the attention of a law enforcement agency, an appropriate court, or another community agency; (C) Supervising and providing required services and care involved in the interstate placement of children; (D) Homemaker service, or payment of the cost of such service, when needed due to the absence or incapacity of the mother; (E) Boarding care, or payment of maintenance costs, in foster family homes or in group-care facilities for children and youths who cannot be adequately cared for in their own homes; (F) Boarding care or payment of maintenance costs for mothers bearing children out of wedlock prior to, during, and for a reasonable period after childbirth; (G) Day-care services for the care and protection of children whose parents are absent from the home or unable for other reasons to provide parental supervision; and (H) Casework services and care to all children and youths where the parent, custodian, or guardian has placed such children in the custody of the department by voluntary agreement, until such agreement is revoked by the parent, custodian, or guardian upon request that such children be returned to the parent, custodian, or guardian or to another relative or the voluntary agreement expires; provided, however, that nothing in this subparagraph shall prohibit the department from obtaining an order placing such children in its custody in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 11

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of Title 15. The department shall be authorized to contract with, certify, or partner with licensed child-placing agencies to assist with or provide such casework services; (3) Services to courts, upon their request, as follows: (A) Accepting for casework services and care all children and youths whose legal custody is vested in the department by the court; (B) Providing shelter or custodial care for children prior to examination and study or pending court hearing; (C) Making social studies and reports to the court with respect to children and youths as to whom petitions have been filed; and (D) Providing casework services and care or payment of maintenance costs for children and youths who have run away from their home communities within this state, or from their home communities in this state to another state, or from their home communities in another state to this state; paying the costs of returning such runaway children and youths to their home communities; and providing such services, care, or costs for runaway children and youths as may be required under Chapter 4B of this title; (4) Regional group-care facilities for the purpose of: (A) Providing local authorities an alternative to placing any child in a common jail; (B) Shelter care prior to examination and study or pending a hearing before juvenile court; (C) Detention prior to examination and study or pending a hearing before juvenile court; and (D) Study and diagnosis pending determination of treatment or a hearing before juvenile court; (5) Facilities designed to afford specialized and diversified programs, such as forestry camps, ranches, and group residences, for the care, treatment, and training of children and youths of different ages and different emotional, mental, and physical conditions; (6) Regulation of child-placing agencies, child-caring institutions, and maternity homes by: (A) Establishing rules and regulations for and providing consultation on such rules and regulations for all such agencies, institutions, and homes; and (B) Licensing and inspecting periodically all such agencies, institutions, and homes to ensure their adherence to established standards as prescribed by the department; (7) Adoption services, as follows: (A) Supervising the work of all child-placing agencies when funds are made available; (B) Providing services to parents desiring to surrender children for adoption as provided for in adoption statutes; (C) Providing care or payment of maintenance costs for mothers bearing children out of wedlock and children being considered for adoption; (D) Inquiring into the character and reputation of persons making application for the adoption of children; (E) Placing children for adoption;

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(F) Providing financial assistance to families adopting children once the child has been placed for adoption, determined eligible for assistance, and the adoption assistance agreement has been signed prior to the finalization of the adoption by all parties. Financial assistance may only be granted for hard-to-place children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities or with other problems for whom it is difficult to find a permanent home. Financial assistance may not exceed 100 percent of the amount that would have been paid for boarding such child in a family foster home and for special services such as medical care not available through insurance or public facilities. Such supplements shall only be available to families who could not provide for the child adequately without continued financial assistance. The department may review the supplements paid at any time but shall review them at least annually to determine the need for continued assistance; (G) Providing payment to a licensed child-placing agency which places a child with special needs who is under the jurisdiction of the department for adoption. Payment may not exceed $5,000.00 for each such adoption arranged by an agency. The board shall define the special needs child. One-half of such payment shall be made at the time of placement and the remaining amount shall be paid when the adoption is finalized. If the adoption disrupts prior to finalization, the state shall be reimbursed by the child-placing agency in an amount calculated on a prorated basis based on length of time the child was in the home and the services provided; and (H) Providing payment to an agency which recruits, educates, or trains potential adoptive or foster parents for preparation in anticipation of adopting or fostering a special needs child. The board shall define the special needs child and set the payment amount by rule and regulation. Upon appropriate documentation of these preplacement services in a timely manner, payments as set by the board shall be made upon enrollment of each potential adoptive or foster parent for such services; (8) Staff development and recruitment programs through in-service training and educational scholarships for personnel as may be necessary to assure efficient and effective administration of the services and care for children and youths authorized in this article. The department is authorized to disburse state funds to match federal funds in order to provide qualified employees with graduate or postgraduate educational scholarships in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to Article VIII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia; (9) Miscellaneous services, such as providing all medical, hospital, psychiatric, surgical, or dental services or payment of the costs of such services as may be considered appropriate and necessary by competent medical authority to those children subject to the supervision and control of the department without securing prior consent of parents or legal guardians; (10) Preparation, education, and training for foster parents which will provide them with the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide for the needs of foster children, including knowledge and skills relating to the reasonable and prudent parent standard for the participation of the child in age or developmentally appropriate activities, and continue such preparation, as necessary, after the placement of the children. The

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department shall be authorized to require varying levels of initial and annual training based on the experience of the foster parents, the age and needs of the foster child or children, and whether the foster parents are providing only respite care. All or part of such training may be offered online; (11) Each youth who is leaving foster care by reason of having attained 18 years of age, unless the child has been in foster care for less than six months, with, if the child is eligible to receive such document, an official or certified copy of the United States birth certificate of the child, a social security card issued by the Commissioner of Social Security, health insurance information, a copy of the child's medical records, a driver's license or identification card issued by a state in accordance with the requirements of Section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and any official documentation necessary to prove that the child was previously in foster care. Provision of records in accordance with this paragraph shall not be considered a violation of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-40; and (12) Extended care youth services for youths between 18 and 21 years of age as set forth in Article 4A of Chapter 11 of Title 15 and to receive federal reimbursement for providing such services in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 675, as it existed on February 1, 2018."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-5-8.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Caregiver' means a foster parent with whom a child in foster care has been placed. (2) 'Occasional' means once per week or less on varying days and not exceeding twice per month. (3) 'Short-term' means no more than 72 consecutive hours. (b) A caregiver may arrange for occasional short-term babysitting of a child in foster care placed with such caregiver and allow individuals age 18 or older to supervise such child for purposes including medical or other health care appointments for the caregiver, grocery or other shopping, personal grooming appointments, special occasions for the caregiver or caregivers, foster parent training classes, school related meetings, business meetings, adult social gatherings, or an occasional evening event out for the caregiver or caregivers. (c) A caregiver shall use a reasonable and prudent parent standard in selecting and arranging for appropriate babysitters for occasional short-term babysitting pursuant to this Code section. (d) A caregiver shall make all reasonable efforts to provide the babysitter with the following information before leaving the child with the babysitter for short-term babysitting: (1) Information about the child's emotional, behavioral, medical, and physical condition, if any, necessary to provide care for such child during the short-term babysitting period;

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(2) Any medication that should be administered to such child in foster care during the short-term babysitting period; and (3) Emergency contact information that is valid for the duration of the short-term babysitting period."

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Reeves of the 34th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 912.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor N Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson E Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 134, nays 31.

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The motion prevailed.
HB 914. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Glanton of the 75th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 914 (LC 36 4281S) by adding after "so as" on line 2 the following: to provide for and change provisions relating to certain professions in this state;
By adding after "in this state;" on line 3 the following: to remove certain crematory requirements as to retorts and to provide for an alternative cremation process;
By adding "to provide for an effective date;" after "related matters;" on line 5.
By adding between lines 147 and 148 the following: Said title is further amended in Code Section 43-18-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (20) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5.1) 'Cremation device' means a furnace, vat, or container in which dead human bodies are cremated." "(20) 'Retort' means a furnace where dead human bodies are cremated Reserved."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 43-18-8, relating to identification of body or remains of deceased and affidavit required for cremated remains, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) No funeral director in charge of a crematory shall permit any dead body to be on the premises of the crematory without the dead body being identified as provided by this subsection, except when the body is placed in the retort a cremation device; and the tag shall be removed from the body and kept in a regular location near the retort cremation device during cremation and thereafter placed atop the cremated remains on the inside of the vessel and any liner therein. The vessel containing cremated remains shall be plainly labeled on the outside so as to identify the deceased with the same information, excluding social security number, as is required to be on the tag inside the

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vessel and so as to identify the name of the person or firm to which such remains are to be delivered or released."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Code Section 43-18-72, relating to crematories to be licensed, equipment, facilities, and personnel, application, reports, and limitation of single body in retort, by revising paragraph (a)(1) and subsection (e) as follows:
"(a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to operate a crematory without first obtaining a separate license for such purpose from the board in accordance with this article. The crematory must be at a specific address or location and must meet the following requirements and have the following minimum equipment, facilities, and personnel:
(A) A room with seating for a minimum of 30 people in which funeral services may be conducted; (B) A display room containing an adequate supply of urns; (C) Rolling stock consisting of at least one operable motor hearse either owned or leased by said firm with current Georgia registration; (D) At least one operable retort for cremation cremation device; (E) At least one operable processing station for grinding of cremated remains; (F) At least one church truck; and (G) Not be located within 1,000 feet of a residential subdivision platted and recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of a county in which such residential subdivision is located." "(e) No more than one dead human body shall be placed in a retort cremation device at one time unless written permission has been received from the person possessing legal responsibility for the disposition of the dead human body."
SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective on October 1, 2020.
SECTION 11.
Representative Clark of the 147th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 914.
The motion prevailed.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative McCall of the 33rd.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 3:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1684. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Nguyen of the 89th, Douglas of the 78th, Holly of the 111th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trae Young; and for other purposes.
HR 1685. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Cannon of the 58th, Hugley of the 136th, Schofield of the 60th, Davis of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Breonna Taylor; and for other purposes.
HR 1686. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Cooper of the 43rd, Paris of the 142nd, McLeod of the 105th, Kendrick of the 93rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July 2020 as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1687. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Phil Best on his outstanding service as president of the Georgia Municipal Association; and for other purposes.
HR 1688. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Allen of the 40th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Mableton Improvement Coalition; and for other purposes.
HR 1689. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andre Moses White; and for other purposes.

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HR 1690. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Scott of the 76th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rayshard Brooks; and for other purposes.
HR 1691. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Nguyen of the 89th, Holly of the 111th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commemorating the 2019 FreakNik Festival and the After 9 Partners Adult Health Fair; and for other purposes.
HR 1692. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joyce DuPree White; and for other purposes.
HR 1693. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Cooke of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Bremen High School; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 511. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Smyre of the 135th, England of the 116th, Carpenter of the 4th, Anulewicz of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 32, 36, 45, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries; local government; to repeal and reserve Chapter 32 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to correct a crossreference; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to redesignate Code sections relative to such authority to a new chapter and make conforming changes to reflect such transfer; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to make conforming and cross-reference changes relating to such redesignation and transfer; to reserve Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to transfer the Atlanta-region Transit Link "ATL" Authority to the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for membership and jurisdiction of the authority; to provide for powers of the authority; to provide for a logo and use of such on transit operator property; to amend Code Section 489-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy of excise tax upon motor fuel and rate, taxation of motor fuels not commonly sold or measured by gallon and rate, prohibition of tax on motor fuel by political subdivisions, exception, and exempted sales, so as to provide for the use of the Consumer Price Index in determining an excise tax upon motor fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 39 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Atlantaregion Transit Link "ATL" Authority, is amended in Code Section 50-39-2, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (18) as follows:
"(18) 'Transit' means regular, continuing shared-ride or shared-use surface transportation services that are made available by or funded by a public entity or quasipublic entity and are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. Such term includes services or systems operated by or under contract with the state, a public state agency or authority, a county or municipality local government, a community improvement district, or any other similar public entity of this state and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these modes of transportation. Such term excludes charter or sightseeing services,; school bus services,; courtesy shuttle and intrafacility or terminal services,; limousine carriers,; and ride share network services, transportation referral services, and taxi services as such terms are defined in Chapter 1 of Title 40 and which are not paid for by a public entity."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 50-39-4, relating to membership, structure, operation, appointment of executive director, and annual reporting of the authority, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsections (b), (c), and (i) through (k) as follows:
"(a)(1) The board of directors of the authority shall consist of 16 members, ten of whom shall be appointed from the authority districts described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, five of whom shall be appointed as described in paragraph (3) of this

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subsection, and the commissioner of transportation who shall serve ex officio and be a nonvoting member. The members appointed from such authority districts shall be appointed chosen by a majority vote of a caucus of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts include any portion of such authority district, the chairpersons of the county board of commissioners whose counties are located within such authority districts, and one mayor from the municipalities located within such authority districts who shall be chosen by a caucus of all mayors from the municipalities located within such authority districts; provided that if any authority district is wholly or partially located within the City of Atlanta, the mayor of the City of Atlanta shall be entitled to his or her own vote in addition to the vote by the mayor outside the limits of such city selected by the caucus of mayors to cast a vote. Each such appointee shall be a resident of the authority district which he or she represents and possess significant experience or expertise in a field that would be beneficial to the accomplishment of the function and purpose of this chapter. No later than December 1, 2018, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet and appoint their respective board members of said board of directors. A majority of eligible caucus members shall constitute a quorum for purposes of any meeting provided for in this Code section. Selection of an individual to serve as an appointee from an authority district shall be chosen by a majority vote of the quorum present at any meeting called in compliance with the notice requirements set forth in this Code section. Such meeting Beginning in 2021, the respective caucuses appointing board members from the authority districts shall meet during the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of each member appointed by an authority district. All such meetings shall be called by the chairperson of the board of commissioners from the county with the largest population represented in the authority district authority and be held at the state capitol. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to all appointing members of any respective caucus at least seven calendar days prior and shall state the time, place, and purpose for such meeting. Voting shall be in person by secret ballot, and use of proxies, teleconference, or other technology where an appointing member is not physically present at such meeting shall be prohibited." "(b) All members of the board and their successors shall each be appointed for terms of four years, except that those members appointed from even-numbered authority districts shall serve an initial term that expires on April 15, 2023, and those members appointed from odd-numbered authority districts shall each serve an initial term of two years that expires on April 15, 2021. After such initial two-year term, that caucus which appointed such member for such initial term shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years. All members of the board shall serve until the appointment and qualification of a successor except as otherwise provided in this Code section. Other than the commissioner of transportation, no person holding any other office of profit or trust under the state shall serve upon the board. The chairperson of the board of directors shall be appointed by the Governor, and a vice chairperson shall be selected annually from among the members by majority vote of those members present and voting.

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(c) All successors shall be appointed in the same manner as original appointments. Vacancies in office of members appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. If a vacancy in office of a member appointed by an authority district pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section occurs during any regular session of the General Assembly, the election for such vacancy shall be held in the same manner as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. For all other vacancies in office of a member appointed by an authority district, the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled by a member elected at a meeting called by the chairperson of the authority at a location designated by such chairperson, which shall be at the state capitol or a location within the authority district where such vacancy occurs. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to all appointing members of any respective caucus at least seven calendar days prior and shall state the time, place, and purpose for such meeting. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term. No vacancy on the board shall impair the right of the quorum of the remaining members then in office to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the board." "(i) The board may, in its discretion, appoint an executive director as the administrative head of the authority and shall set his or her salary. The executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority shall serve as a temporary director until the board is constituted and an executive director is appointed by such board. (j) The authority is assigned to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Department of Transportation for administrative purposes only. (k)(j) The authority shall annually submit a report of projects of regional and state significance from the regional transit plan to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for consideration by such parties for inclusion in the bond package for the upcoming fiscal year budget. The required date of submission of such report shall coincide with the required submission date of estimates of financial requirements of a budget unit pursuant to Code Section 45-12-78."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 50-39-10, relating to uniform operation and jurisdictional issues, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2)(A) The initial jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall encompass the territory of every county which was designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the Code of Federal Regulations as of December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter. (B) The jurisdiction of the authority for purposes of this chapter shall also encompass the territory of every county designated by the USEPA in the Code of Federal

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Regulations after December 31, 1998, as a county included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act and which the board designates, through resolution or regulation, as a county having excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter, provided that the jurisdictional area encompassed under this subparagraph shall be contiguous with the jurisdictional area encompassed under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph." "(b)(1) By December 1, 2018, the director of the Environmental Protection Division shall report and certify to the authority those counties which were designated by the USEPA as included in whole or in part within a nonattainment area pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section and, pursuant to criteria established by that division, counties which are reasonably expected to become nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act within seven three years from the date of such report and certification. Such report and certification shall be updated every six months annually thereafter. Within the geographic territory of any county so designated, the board shall provide, by resolution or regulation, that the funding, planning, design, construction, contracting, leasing, and other related facilities of the authority shall be made available to county and local governments for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining transit systems and transit projects, air quality installations, and all facilities necessary and beneficial thereto, and for the purpose of designing and implementing designated metropolitan planning organizations' transit plans and transportation improvement programs and the authority's regional transit plan, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the authority and such county or local governments."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 50-39-11, relating to general powers of the authority, construction with provisions on coordination and comprehensive planning and service delivery by counties and municipalities, by revising paragraph (11) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(11) To issue guaranteed revenue bonds, revenue bonds, bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority, to receive payments from the Department of Community Affairs Transportation, and to use the proceeds thereof for the purpose purposes of:
(A) Paying or loaning the proceeds thereof to pay, all or any part of, the cost of any project or the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the revenue bonds, bonds, notes, or other obligations of any local government issued for the purpose of paying in whole or in part the cost of any project and having a final maturity not exceeding three years from the date of original issuance thereof; (B) Paying all costs of the authority incidental to, or necessary and appropriate to, furthering or carrying out the purposes of the authority; and (C) Paying all costs of the authority incurred in connection with the issuance of the guaranteed revenue bonds, revenue bonds, bonds, notes, or other obligations;"

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SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 50-39-12, relating to development, review, and amendment of regional transit plan, coordination with federal priorities, and branding, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) Such plan shall further include the creation of a unified logo and brand to encompass all transit service providers within the jurisdiction of the authority which shall include the acronym 'ATL.' On and after January 1, 2023, all transit service providers within the jurisdiction of the authority shall utilize such logo and brand as a prominent feature upon any property used for the purpose of transit."

SECTION 6. Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy of excise tax upon motor fuel and rate, taxation of motor fuels not commonly sold or measured by gallon and rate, prohibition of tax on motor fuel by political subdivisions, exception, and exempted sales, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1.1)(C) as follows:
"(C) Once the preliminary excise tax rate is established, it shall be multiplied by the annual percentage of increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index. The resulting calculation shall be added to the preliminary excise tax rate, and the result of such calculation shall be the new excise tax rate for motor fuels for the next calendar year. The Consumer Price Index shall no longer be used after July 1, 2022 2025."

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Tanner of the 9th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 511.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

N Davis Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V

Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G
Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 8.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 340. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Dolezal of the 27th, Black of the 8th, Martin of the 9th, Brass of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard

Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V

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Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Dubnik Dukes
Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 780. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Greene of the 151st, Lott of the 122nd and Lumsden of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-16-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of State Properties Commission generally, so as to allow the commission to use an opinion of value in the valuation of state property where a conveyance of the property by the state is for the sole and direct benefit to the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

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The Senate moves to amend HB 780 (LC 50 0013) by deleting "or solely and directly benefits the state" on line 13 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: or for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining utilities which solely and directly benefit the state

Representative Pirkle of the 155th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 780.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 413. By Senators Martin of the 9th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dolezal of the 27th and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 67A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest in zoning actions, so as to expand the definition of the term applicant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 846. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th, Kelley of the 16th and Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to make an election related repayment of certain final refund amounts being made over a period of time; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to allow political subdivisions to elect to repay over a period of time certain final refund amounts for refunds of local significance due to overpayments of sales and use taxes by a

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taxpayer through a direct pay permit; to require the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain a direct pay permit program that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes; to provide definitions; to provide for a tax credit for certain personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to revise the use or calculation of certain tax credits for certain taxable years; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising paragraph (14) of Code Section 48-1-2, relating to definitions regarding revenue and taxation, as follows:
"(14) 'Internal Revenue Code' or 'Internal Revenue Code of 1986' means for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 2019, the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, provided for in federal law enacted on or before January 1, 2019 March 27, 2020, except that Section 108(i), Section 163(e)(5)(F), Section 168(b)(3)(I), Section 168(e)(3)(B)(vii), Section 168(e)(3)(E)(ix), Section 168(e)(8), Section 168(k), Section 168(m), Section 168(n), Section 179(d)(1)(B)(ii), Section 179(f), Section 199, Section 381(c)(20), Section 382(d)(3), Section 810(b)(4), Section 1400L, Section 1400N(d)(1), Section 1400N(f), Section 1400N(j), Section 1400N(k), and Section 1400N(o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as if they were not in effect, and except that Section 168(e)(7), Section 172(b)(1)(F), and Section 172(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as they were in effect before the 2008 enactment of federal Public Law 110-343, and except that Section 163(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as it was in effect before the 2009 enactment of federal Public Law 111-5, and except that Section 13(e)(4) of 2009 federal Public Law 111-92 shall be treated as if it was not in effect, and except that Section 118, Section 163(j), and Section 382(k)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as they were in effect before the 2017 enactment of federal Public Law 115-97, and except that all provisions in federal Public Law 116-136 (CARES Act) that change or affect in any manner Section 172 and Section 461(l) shall be treated as if they were not in effect, and except that the limitations provided in Section 179(b)(1) shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2010, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2012, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2013, and shall be $500,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2014, and except that the limitations provided in Section 179(b)(2) shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2010, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years

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beginning in 2012, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2013, and shall be $2 million for tax years beginning in 2014, and provided that Section 1106 of federal Public Law 112-95 as amended by federal Public Law 113-243 shall be treated as if it is in effect, except the phrase 'Code Section 48-2-35 (or, if later, November 15, 2015)' shall be substituted for the phrase 'section 6511(a) of such Code (or, if later, April 15, 2015),' and notwithstanding any other provision in this title, no interest shall be refunded with respect to any claim for refund filed pursuant to Section 1106 of federal Public Law 112-95, and provided that subsection (b) of Section 3 of federal Public Law 114-292 shall be treated as if it is in effect, except the phrase 'Code Section 48-2-35' shall be substituted for the phrase 'section 6511(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986' and the phrase 'such section' shall be substituted for the phrase 'such subsection.' In the event a reference is made in this title to the Internal Revenue Code or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on a specific date prior to January 1, 2019 March 27, 2020, the term means the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on the prior date. Unless otherwise provided in this title, any term used in this title shall have the same meaning as when used in a comparable provision or context in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 2019, provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which were as of January 1, 2019 March 27, 2020, enacted into law but not yet effective shall become effective for purposes of Georgia taxation on the same dates upon which they become effective for federal tax purposes."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code Section 48-2-35, relating to refunds of taxes and fees, as follows:
"(2)(A) Within 30 business days following the department's receipt of a refund claim of local significance, the department shall notify each affected political subdivision's political subdivision designee that a refund claim of local significance to the political subdivision has been received and shall furnish the taxpayer with a copy of such notification. Such notification shall include the date the refund claim of local significance was filed, the amount in the claim for refund for which the political subdivision itself would be responsible if the request is granted, and a copy of the confidentiality provisions in Code Section 48-2-15 and this Code section. (B) After the department has completed an audit of the claim for refund and determined a final refund amount, the department shall supplement the above notice by transmitting to the political subdivision designee the final refund amount for which the political subdivision is responsible.
(C)(i) With respect to a final refund amount due to a taxpayer that made an overpayment of taxes pursuant to a direct pay permit issued in accordance with Code Section 48-8-49.1, in lieu of a single payment of the final refund amount to the taxpayer, an affected political subdivision may elect for the final refund amount, including applicable interest, to be repaid by the department to the taxpayer over a time period less than or equal to the total duration of the periods subject to the claim

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for refund. Any such election must be made by the political subdivision, in a manner prescribed by the department, within 30 days of the date the department notifies the political subdivision of the final refund amount for which the political subdivision is responsible. (ii) When an election is made pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph, the department shall make payment of the total final refund amount, which shall include amounts for local sales and use taxes, to the taxpayer in monthly installments due on or before the fifteenth day of each calendar month during the repayment period. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance during such repayment period pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. (iii) The provisions of this subparagraph shall only apply to refund claims of local significance and resulting final refund amounts due to a taxpayer that made an overpayment of local sales and use taxes pursuant to a direct pay permit issued in accordance with Code Section 48-8-49.1."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-2-35.1, relating to refunds of sales and use taxes, as follows:
"(a)(1) If a certificate or exemption determination letter issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase tangible personal property or taxable services without the payment of sales and use tax has not been obtained and used prior to purchasing such tangible personal property or taxable services, a refund of sales and use taxes shall be made to such purchaser without interest. (2) For refunds of overpayments of state and local sales and use taxes made pursuant to a direct payment permit issued in accordance with Code Section 48-8-49.1, interest shall be paid on the overpaid amount of the taxes or fees pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 48-2-35, and subject to the provisions of Code Section 50-13A-19.1; provided, however, that interest shall begin to accrue on the overpaid amount of taxes or fees from the date an amended return or refund claim claiming a refund is filed."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-49.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Direct payment permit' means a license that permits a qualified taxpayer to accrue and pay directly to the department certain state and local sales and use taxes imposed by this chapter. (2) 'Qualified taxpayer' means a taxpayer that:
(A) Purchased more than $2 million of tangible personal property in the 12 months prior to application, purchased an annual average amount exceeding $2 million of tangible personal property during the 36 months prior to application, or met a lower purchase threshold prescribed the department; and

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(B) Was classified under the previous year's federal income tax return under any industry classification code, as determined by the commissioner, that would facilitate and expedite the collection of the taxes imposed by this chapter or would be equivalent to one of the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as such existed on January 1, 2017:
(i) National Industry Code 517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers; (ii) National Industry Code 517210 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite); (iii) National Industry Code 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications; (iv) NAICS Industry Code 48111 - Scheduled Air Transportation; (v) NAICS Industry Code 48211 - Rail Transportation; (vi) Industry Group Code 4841 - General Freight Trucking; (vii) Economic Sector Code 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction; (viii) Economic Sector Code 22 - Utilities; or (ix) Economic Sector Codes 31-33 - Manufacturing. (b) The department shall establish and maintain a direct pay permit program for the purpose of enabling qualified taxpayers to pay directly to the department taxes that are imposed by this chapter on the qualified taxpayers; provided, however, that such program shall exclude taxation on the following: (1) Purchases of fuels subject to prepaid local tax as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2; (2) Purchases of meals, beverages, or tobacco; (3) Purchases of local telephone services, transportation of persons, or lodging accommodations and ancillary charges associated with lodging accommodations; (4) Purchases to places of amusement, entertainment, or athletic events; admissions to displays or exhibitions; participation in games or sports; or charges for the use of amusement devices; or (5) Rental charges for periods of 31 days or less for motor vehicles required to be titled in this state. (c) The commissioner shall not require a qualified taxpayer to waive interest on refunds made in accordance with Code Section 48-2-35 as a condition for obtaining a direct pay permit. (d) The department shall, at a minimum, provide for the following by rule or regulation: (1) Certain attestations to be made by a qualified taxpayer in its application for a direct pay permit; (2) Responsibilities and duties for holders of direct pay permits; (3) Transferability or nontransferability of direct pay permits; (4) Expiration and renewal of direct pay permits; and (5) Revocation of direct pay permits."
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Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation, and exemptions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-40.1A. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Establishment' means an economic unit at a single physical location where business is conducted or where services or industrial operations are performed. (2) 'Hand sanitizer' means any hand antiseptic, hand rub, soap, or agent applied to the hands for the purpose of removing common pathogens, including, but not limited to, hand cleaners and sanitizers provided for under 7 C.F.R. Section 3201.18. (3) 'Personal protective equipment' or 'PPE' means any protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks, hand sanitizer, and respirators or other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or to prevent the spread of infection, disease, virus, or other illness. Such term shall include equipment identified under 29 C.F.R. Section 1910, Subpart I. (4) 'Personal protective equipment manufacturer' or 'PPE manufacturer' means any business enterprise which is engaged in the manufacturing of PPE in this state. Such term shall include any business enterprise which, in response to COVID-19, began manufacturing PPE in this state. Such term shall not include retail businesses that sell PPE. (b)(1) When any PPE manufacturer is qualified to claim a job tax credit under Code Section 48-7-40 or 48-7-40.1, there shall be allowed an additional $1,250.00 job tax credit against the tax imposed under this article for those qualifying jobs to the extent they are engaged in the qualifying activity of manufacturing PPE in this state during the taxable year. Such PPE manufacturer shall be eligible for such additional job tax credit at an individual establishment of the business. If more than one business activity is conducted at the establishment, then only those jobs engaged in the qualifying activity of manufacturing PPE in this state shall be eligible for such additional job tax credit. (2) The additional tax credit provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be claimed separately from the job tax credit under Code Section 48-7-40 or 48-7-40.1 but shall, except as provided in this Code section, be allowed subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in Code Section 48-7-40 or 48-7-40.1 and shall be in addition to the credit allowed under Code Section 48-7-40 or 48-7-40.1; provided, however, that the amount allowed to offset taxes imposed by this article shall be 100 percent; and provided, further, that when such tax credit exceeds a business enterprise's liability for taxes imposed by this article in a taxable year, the excess may be taken as a credit against such business enterprise's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103 in the same manner as provided under Code Section 48-7-40 or 487-40.1 but not subject to the dollar limitations provided therein. Additionally, such tax credit shall be disallowed during any year that a business enterprise does not qualify as a PPE manufacturer.

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(3) The additional tax credit provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be used in conjunction with the tax credit provided for under Code Section 48-7-40.15. (c) The additional tax credit provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: (1) For every year in which a taxpayer claims the credit, the taxpayer shall attach a schedule to the taxpayer's state income tax return which shall set forth the following information, as a minimum, in addition to the information required under Code Sections 48-7-40 and 48-7-40.1:
(A) The number of jobs otherwise qualified to claim a credit under this Code section; (B) A verification that the taxpayer is a PPE manufacturer and a description of the PPE manufactured during the current taxable year; (C) Any tax credit utilized by the taxpayer in prior years; (D) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (E) The amount of tax credit utilized by the taxpayer in the current taxable year; and (F) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years. (2) Any tax credit claimed under subsection (b) of 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 qualified jobs were established. (d) No tax credit shall be claimed and allowed pursuant to this Code section for any jobs created on or after January 1, 2025. (e) This Code section shall be effective as of January 1, 2020, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2020."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 48-7-40, relating to designation of counties as less developed areas and tax credits for certain business enterprises, to read as follows:
"(m) For the taxable years beginning in 2020 and 2021, a taxpayer with a business enterprise that in the taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before December 31, 2019, was claiming a tax credit under this Code section shall have the option to utilize the number of new full-time employee jobs that the taxpayer claimed in such taxable year or calculate the number of new full-time employee jobs based upon subsection (e) of this Code section."
SECTION 3-2. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 48-7-40.1, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, to read as follows:
"(k) For the taxable years beginning in 2020 and 2021, a taxpayer with a business enterprise that in the taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before December 31, 2019, was claiming a tax credit under this Code section shall have the option to utilize the number of new full-time employee jobs that the taxpayer claimed in

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such taxable year or calculate the number of new full-time employee jobs based upon subsection (e) of this Code section."

SECTION 3-3. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 48-7-40.17, relating to establishing or relocating quality jobs and tax credit, to read as follows:
"(i) For the taxable years beginning in 2020 and 2021, a taxpayer that in the taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before December 31, 2019, was claiming a tax credit under this Code section shall have the option to utilize the number of new quality jobs that the taxpayer claimed in such taxable year, or calculate the number of new quality jobs based upon subsection (d) of this Code section."

PART IV SECTION 4-1.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that:
(a) Section 1-1 of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019. (b) Sections 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 of this Act shall become effective on September 1, 2020. The revisions to paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code Section 48-2-35 in Section 1-2 of this Act shall apply to notices for final refund amounts received by a political subdivision on or after September 1, 2020, and the interest rate provided in Section 1-3 of this Act shall apply to interest accruing on or after September 1, 2020.

SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Reeves of the 34th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 846.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly

N Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell Y Momtahan N Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix

N Shannon N Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V
Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y England Y Erwin N Evans Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton
Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall N McClain N McLaurin

N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins N Scott Y Setzler

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. N Thomas, E N Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson
Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 58.

The motion prevailed.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 512 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 26, 2020

Clerk's Office

Clerk Bill Reilly:

Please find below, corrected vote on legislative day 40 on the following bill.

HB 846 change the vote from a yes to a no

Sincerely,

/s/ Kimberly Alexander Representative Kimberly Alexander District 66

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HB 1020. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Barton of the 5th, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; to provide for conditions for reinstatement for such suspended licenses; to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require submission of a business plan for operation of such programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to allow licensed driver training schools to conduct on-the-road testing; to provide for eligibility for limited driving permits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-5-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (10) as follows:
"(10) 'Intervention component' means a program which delivers therapeutic education about alcohol and drug use and driving and peer group counseling concerning alcohol and drug use over a period of 20 16 hours utilizing a methodology and curriculum approved and certified by the Department of Driver Services for the DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs under subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-83."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-27, relating to examination of applicants for drivers' licenses, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)(1) The department shall authorize licensed driver training schools to conduct knowledge tests, on-the-road driving skills tests, and other tests required for issuance of a driver's license as provided in this subsection. The department shall, prior to

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approving a licensed driver training school to conduct tests as provided in this subsection, make a determination that the school has been licensed for a minimum of two years and has conducted driver education courses on a full-time basis for such twoyear period and that such school meets all other standards which the department may establish as a condition for approval to conduct such tests. The department shall authorize a driver training school licensed pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 43 and approved by the department to administer the on-the-road driving skills testing provided for in this Code section, provided that the an applicant who completes driver training instruction with a driver training school shall be limited to testing provided by such school. has successfully completed:
(A)(i) A classroom or online driver training course licensed by the department and which includes a minimum of 30 class hours of instruction; and (ii) Six hours of private in-car instruction provided by a licensed instructor employed by the licensed driver training school administering such on-the-road driving skills test. (B) For any applicant 18 years of age or older, a minimum of six hours of private incar instruction provided by a licensed instructor employed by the licensed driver training school administering such on-the-road driving skills test. (2) The department may establish by rules and regulations the type of tests or demonstrations to be made by applicants for any Class P instruction permit, Class C driver's license, or Class D driver's license under this Code section. (3) The department may authorize public and private high schools to conduct knowledge tests required for issuance of a Class P instruction permit or Class D driver's license or both."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) To whom issued. (1) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Code section or Code Section 405-57, 40-5-63, 40-5-75, 40-5-121, or 42-8-111, any person who has not been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest, may apply for a limited driving permit when that person's driver's license had a suspension imposed prior to July 1, 2015, under Code Section 40-5-22 or that person's driver's license has been suspended in accordance with subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-57, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-575, or subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, when the person is 18 years of age or older and his or her license was suspended for exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per hour or more but less than 34 miles per hour, and the sentencing judge, in his or her discretion, decides it is reasonable to issue a limited driving permit."

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SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on September 1, 2020, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after that date.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Gravley of the 67th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1020.
The motion prevailed.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Rogers of the 10th.
The following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 901. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Greene of the 151st, Lumsden of the 12th, Wiedower of the 119th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for the power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to authorize the state treasurer to invest in mutual funds; to provide for the power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment entities for projects that permanently protect land and water; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended in Code Section 50-17-63, relating to deposit of demand funds, investment of funds, reports, remittance of interest earned, and motor fuel tax revenues, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) All departments, boards, bureaus, and other agencies of the state shall report to the board, on such forms and at such times as the board may prescribe, such information as the board may reasonably require concerning deposits and withdrawals pursuant to this Code section and shall enable the board to determine compliance with this Code section. Interest earned on state funds withdrawn from the state treasury on approved budgets shall be remitted to the Office of the State Treasurer by each department, board, bureau, or agency and placed in the general fund. The board may permit the state treasurer to invest in any one or more of the following: bankers' acceptances; commercial paper; bonds, bills, certificates of indebtedness, notes, or other obligations of the United States and its subsidiary corporations and instrumentalities or entities sanctioned or authorized by the United States government including, but not limited to, obligations or securities issued or guaranteed by Banks for Cooperatives regulated by the Farm Credit Administration, the Commodity Credit Corporation, Farm Credit Banks regulated by the Farm Credit Administration, Federal Assets Financing Trusts, the Federal Financing Bank, Federal Home Loan Banks, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Financial Assistance Corporation chartered by the Farm Credit Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association, the Import-Export Bank, Production Credit Associations regulated by the Farm Credit Administration, the Resolution Trust Corporation, and the Tennessee Valley Authority; obligations of corporations organized under the laws of this state or any other state but only if the corporation has a market capitalization equivalent to $100 million; provided, however, that such obligation shall be listed as investment grade by a nationally recognized rating agency; the shares of any mutual fund the investments of which are limited to securities of the type described in this subsection and distributions from which are treated for federal income tax purposes in the same manner as the interest on said obligations, provided that at the time of investment such obligations, or the obligations held by any such unit investment trust or the obligations held or to be acquired by any such mutual fund, are limited to obligations which are rated within one of the top two rating categories of any nationally recognized rating service or any rating service recognized by the commissioner of banking and finance, and no others, or to securities lending transactions involving securities of the type described in this subsection; bonds, notes, warrants, and other securities not in default which are the direct obligations of the government of any foreign country which the International Monetary Fund lists as an industrialized country and for which the full faith and credit of such government has been pledged for the payment of principal and interest, provided that such securities are listed as investment grade by a nationally recognized rating agency; or obligations issued,

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assumed, or guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Financial Corporation, provided that such securities are listed as investment grade by a nationally recognized rating agency; provided, however, that interest earned on the investment of motor fuel tax revenues shall be defined as motor fuel tax revenues and shall be appropriated in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(b) of the Constitution of Georgia. The board may also permit the state treasurer to lend any of the securities of the type identified in this subsection subject to the limitations of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5A-7 and this chapter."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 50-23-5, relating to purpose, powers, and duties, by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (32), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (33), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(34) To make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernmental entities for projects that permanently protect land and water, or interests therein, that are in their undeveloped natural states or have been developed to be consistent with, or are restored to be consistent with, one or more of the following conservation purposes:
(A) Water quality protection for rivers, streams, and lakes; (B) Flood protection; (C) Wetlands protection; (D) Reduction of erosion through protection of steep slopes, areas with erodible soils, and stream banks; (E) Protection of riparian buffers and other areas that serve as natural habitats and corridors for native plant and animal species; (F) Protection of prime agricultural and forestry lands; (G) Protection of cultural sites, heritage corridors, and archeological and historic resources; (H) Scenic protection; (I) Provision of recreation in the form of boating, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, running, jogging, biking, walking, or similar outdoor activities; and (J) Connection of existing or planned areas contributing to the goals set out in this paragraph."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Cheokas of the 138th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 901.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

HR 1167. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned

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real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property in Charlton County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property in Dougherty County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property in Gwinnett County; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Hall County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property in Miller County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property in Richmond County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Charlton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 2.0 acres lying and being in the 32nd G.M. District of Charlton County, Georgia, commonly known as the Okefenokee Heritage Education Center, and more particularly described in a General Warranty Deed dated April 10, 2002, from the City of Folkston, Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 52, Pages 76-78 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Charlton County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009703; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and (4) By letter dated February 12, 2020, Charlton County, Georgia, is desirous of acquiring the property from the State of Georgia; and

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(5) By official action dated February 13, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources requested to surplus and convey the approximately 2.0 acres of surplus real property to Charlton County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Dougherty County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 1 acre of real property, lying and being in Land Lots 367 and 366, 1st Land District, Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated September 28, 1977, from Georgia Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., being recorded in Deed Book 593, Pages 218-227, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Dougherty County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 06387, and more particularly described on a plat of survey for the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources, an agency of the State of Georgia, dated March 22, 1977, prepared by Marbury Engineering Company, and more particularly bearing the Seal of Ritchey M. Marbury, III, R.L.S. No. 1495, on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; and (4) Easterseals Southern Georgia, Inc., is desirous of entering into a lease for five years; and (5) The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency requested to enter into a lease for five years; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 16 acres of real property, being a portion of 25.5 acres of the Fulton Campus of Gwinnett Technical College, lying and being in Land Lot 853, 1st District, 2nd Section, City of Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated December 28, 2012, from Avalon Remainder, LLC, being recorded in Deed Book 52081, Page 670 and that Quitclaim Deed, dated December 28, 2012, from Avalon Remainder, LLC, being recorded in Deed Book 52081, Page 676, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Fulton County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 011161.01 and 011161.02, respectively, and more particularly described on a plat of survey for Gwinnett Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, an agency of the State of Georgia, dated November 15, 2012, revised December 27, 2012, prepared by Valentino and Associates, Inc., and more particularly bearing the Seal of Glenn A. Valentino, R.L.S. No. 2528, on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and

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(3) Said real property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia; and (4) The Technical College System of Georgia Foundation is desirous of entering into a long term ground lease up to 50 years; and (5) The Technical College System of Georgia requested to enter into a long term ground lease up to 50 years; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of real property rights located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property rights are located in Land Lots 77 and 78 of the 14th District of Fulton County and include approximately 2.303 acres in fee simple and approximately 0.83 of an acre of air rights commencing on a plane located 23 feet from the top of any rail of the Western and Atlantic Railroad as it existed on January 12, 1960, or 23 feet from ground level as it existed on January 12, 1960, together with so much of the land level as is necessary for supports and appurtenances for the structures to have been constructed, hereinafter referred to as the "Property", subject to encumbrances including certain uses, leases, easements, grants, and rights, said Property being further detailed and identified on Exhibits A and B of that existing lease by and between the State of Georgia and Omni International, Inc., dated April 9, 1973, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 006534, as amended by that First Amendment, dated August 3, 1978, as recorded in the State Properties Commission inventory as Real Property Record 006535 and by that Second Amendment, dated January 1, 2020, as recorded in Real Property Record 012357; and (3) Said Property may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (4) CNN Center Ventures is desirous of exercising the purchase option contained in the Second Amendment for the purchase of the Property for the consideration of $18,800,000; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Glynn County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 2.066 acres of an improved parcel or tract, being a portion of 15 acres lying and being in the 1356th G.M.D of Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described in a Fee Deed Without Warranty, dated June 30, 1989, recorded in Deed Book 32-R, Pages 265-270 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Glynn County, and filed with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 07830, and shown on a survey entitled "Georgia Air National Guard Site", dated January 21, 1985, prepared by James L. Conine, Registered Land Surveyor #1545; and

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(3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Defense and was leased to the United States of America since May 1986 under lease No. DACA21-5-87-146; and (4) Said lease was released by the United States of America under Supplemental Agreement No. 3 dated January 7, 2019, and filed with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 07830.04; and (5) By official action dated May 29, 2018, the Georgia Department of Defense requested to surplus the above-described improved property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Gordon County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 14.6 acres, being a portion of the approximately 191.23 acre tract located in Land Lots 124 and 125, 14th District, 3rd Section, Gordon County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated November 9, 1956, from New Echota-Cherokee Foundation, Inc., being recorded in Deed Book 38, Page 103 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Gordon County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 000698, and more particularly described on a plat of survey, dated October 22, 1956, prepared by R. E. Smith, Registered Land Surveyor #262, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as RPR 000698; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and is located at 143 Craigtown Rd. Calhoun, Georgia; and (4) Calhoun Elks Home, Inc., has leased the approximately 14.6 acre tract since May 6, 1969, for use as a portion of a golf course and is desirous of renewing their lease; and (5) By official action dated January 13, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources resolved to seek legislation to enter into a long term ground lease over approximately 14.6 acres, being a portion of the New Echota Historic Site, with Calhoun Elks Home, Inc., for ten years with (2) five-year renewal options for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.68 of an acre of improved real property, being a portion of 9.999 acres of the Gwinnett RYDC, lying and being in Land Lot 13, 7th District, Gwinnett County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated July 27, 1978, from Gwinnett County, a political subdivision, being recorded in Deed Book 1531, Page 350 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Gwinnett County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 06509, and more particularly described on a plat of survey for the State of Georgia, dated August 27, 1997, prepared by McNally & Patrick, Inc., and more

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particularly bearing the Seal of Lloyd C. McNally, Jr., R.L.S. No. 2040, on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice; and (4) Said property has been leased since December 8, 1998, by Creative Enterprises, Inc., and said lease expires on July 28, 2020; and (5) By letter dated January 29, 2020, Creative Enterprises, Inc., requested to enter into a long term lease; and (6) By official action dated January 31, 2020, the Department of Juvenile Justice requested to enter into a long term lease with Creative Enterprises, Inc., until July 28, 2037; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Hall County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 3.7 acres of improved real property, being a portion of 18.7 acres of the Gainesville Driver Services Center, lying and being in G.M.D. 411, Hall County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated December 20, 1990, from Gibbs and Sons Machinery, Inc., being recorded in Deed Book 1548, Pages 297-298 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Hall County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008076, and more particularly described on a plat of survey for the State of Georgia, dated July 19, 1990, prepared by Tribble and Richardson, Inc., and more particularly bearing the Seal of Tommie M. Donaldson, Jr., R.L.S. No. 1617, on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Driver Services; and (4) An adjacent property owner, Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc., is desirous of acquiring the approximately 3.7 acre tract for expansion in exchange for a like or better property, satisfaction of outstanding bond funds, and the relocation of current Department of Driver Services Commercial Driver License Carousels; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Miller County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property consists of two tracts totaling approximately 1.9761 acres, known as the Miller County Unit, lying and being in Land Lot 231, 13th Land District of Miller County, Georgia, and more particularly described in two Warranty Deeds dated August 18, 1955, and September 20, 1978, from International Paper Company, being recorded in Deed Book 46, Pages 8-9 and Deed Book 83, Pages 478-479 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Miller County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 004924 and RPR 004925, respectively; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission; and (4) By letter dated February 17, 2020, the City of Colquitt, Georgia, is desirous of acquiring the property from the State of Georgia; and

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(5) By official action dated February 17, 2020, the Georgia Forestry Commission requested to surplus and convey the approximately 1.9761 acres of surplus real property to the City of Colquitt, Georgia; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of or has an interest in a certain parcel of improved real property located in Muscogee County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all of that improved parcel or tract being approximately 4.01 acres, commonly known as Courthouse Square ("Property"); and (3) By the Act of the Legislature, the State of Georgia conveyed the Property to Muscogee County, Georgia, on or about September 20, 1828, for the Courthouse Square and appropriated for the erection of a courthouse, conditioned upon such courthouse being built within 12 months from the passage of such Act and further conditioned upon such property never being sold or disposed of, being strictly reserved and kept for use as a courthouse ("Restrictions"); and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain improved real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.191 of an acre, being a portion of the approximately 25.195 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 376, 377, 416, and 417, 2nd District, 3rd Section of Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Fee Deed Without Warranty, dated December 22, 1994, from Paulding County, Georgia, by and through its Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 424, Pages 570-573 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 08586, and more particularly described on right-of-way plans for the City of Dallas dated August 19, 2019; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia and is a portion of the Paulding Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College; and (4) Paulding County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for part of the Dallas Battlefield Trail and to connect the sidewalk serving the school and provide new drainage; and (5) By official action dated December 5, 2019, the Technical College System of Georgia requested to surplus and convey the approximately 0.191 of an acre of the Paulding Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College to Paulding County; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Paulding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 59,360 square feet, being a portion of all of that improved parcel or tract being approximately 9.712 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 55 of the 2nd District, 3rd Section, Paulding County, Georgia, and more particularly

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described in that General Warranty Deed, dated May 14, 1996, from Paulding County by and through its Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 515, Pages 672-674 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Paulding County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008989, and more particularly described on a plat of survey, dated January 2, 1996, prepared by Ronnie L. Ray, Registered Land Surveyor #1781, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as RPR 008989; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and is located at 538 Industrial Blvd. N., Dallas, Georgia; and (4) By official action, the Board of Juvenile Justice requested to seek legislation to enter into a long term lease of approximately 59,360 square feet, being a portion of the Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center (Building), with Wellspring Living, Inc., (Wellspring) for a five-year term with (2) five-year renewal options for consideration of $10 annually and the requirement that Wellspring operate the Building exclusively on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice's mission as a receiving center; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.076 of an acre, being a portion of 5.26 acres lying and being in Land Lot 119 of the 2nd District of Rabun County, Georgia, commonly known as the Dillard Apple House and more particularly described in the Fee Simple Deed Without Warranty dated June 30, 1987, being recorded in Deed Book W10, Pages 660-664 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rabun County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007464, and more particularly described on a plat of survey dated April 1, 1987, and revised June 15, 1987, by T. Lamar Edwards, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1837; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated July 19, 2019, the Department of Transportation requested conveyance of approximately 0.075 of an acre of a right-of-way and granting approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveway easements to accommodate the planned widening of U.S. 441, Project P.I. 122090, for the total consideration of $6,200 (rounded), being comprised of $4,125 in value for the property being conveyed in fee and $2,025 in value for the taking of asphalt and concrete curb site improvements; and (5) By official action dated August 27, 2019, the Department of Agriculture resolved to convey the approximately 0.075 of an acre right-of-way and grant approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveway easements to the Department of Transportation for the total consideration of $6,200; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 0.131 of an acre of a parcel or tract, being a portion of approximately 1 acre, lying and being in Land Lot 162 of the 556th G.M.D., Rabun County, Georgia, commonly known as the Dillard Farmers Market and more particularly described in Warranty Deeds, dated October 17, 1950, recorded in Deed Book Y2, Pages 61-63 and dated September 30, 1954, recorded in Deed Book E-4, Pages 147-148 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rabun County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 01089 and RPR 04487, respectively, and as also shown on a plat or survey entitled "Retracement Survey for Commissioner of Agriculture", dated March 27, 2014, prepared by Robert S. Cleveland, Registered Land Surveyor #2894; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated July 19, 2019, the Department of Transportation requested conveyance of approximately 0.096 of an acre right-of-way and granting of approximately 0.034 of an acre permanent easement and approximately 0.001 of an acre two temporary driveways easements to accommodate the planned widening of U.S. 441; and (5) By official action dated August 27, 2019, the Department of Agriculture resolved to convey the approximately 0.096 of an acre right-of-way and grant the approximately 0.034 of an acre permanent easement and approximately 0.001 of an acre for two temporary driveways easements to the Department of Transportation for the consideration of $10,300; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Richmond County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 38.79 acres of certain real property, being a portion of 456.45 acres located in Richmond County, lying and being in a part of 123rd G.M.D. of Richmond County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated February 12, 1931, from Jose Goldberg, Samuel Goldberg, and Frank Goldberg being recorded in Deed Book I, Pages 518-524 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Richmond County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 02026, and more particularly described on a plat of survey entitled, "Circular Court, Estate of Jacob Phinzy", dated January 1926, prepared by Geo. W. Summers, C.E., and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice; and (4) Said property has been leased since February 16, 1996, by Masters City Little League, Inc., and said lease expires on February 15, 2021; and (5) Masters City Little League, Inc., is desirous of renewing the lease; and

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(6) By official action dated January 31, 2020, the Department of Juvenile Justice requested to enter into a long term lease with Masters City Little League, Inc., for ten years with (2) five-year renewal options for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Terrell County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 25 acres of improved real property, lying and being in Land Lot 75 of the 3rd Land District of Terrell County, Georgia, and more particularly described in a Warranty Deed, dated September 10, 2001, being recorded in Deed Book 6-H, Pages 275-276 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Terrell County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009793, and more particularly described on a plat of survey for "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission", dated May 1, 2001, prepared by B.H. Langford Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2209, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources by way of Executive Order from the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 011964; and (4) Terrell County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for a public purpose use and lease-back an approximately 596 square foot portion of the 5,348 square foot office building, commonly known as the Hooks-Hanner Environmental Resource Center (Building), along with the approximately 4,750 square foot storage warehouse building (Warehouse) located at the rear of the property for a ten-year term with (1) ten-year renewal option for consideration of $10 annually; and (5) By official action dated January 13, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources requested to surplus and convey the property subject to the above-described terms of the lease-back of the Building and Warehouse; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Charlton County, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission,

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to Charlton County for the consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity; or to a local government or state entity for the consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 4. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 5. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Charlton County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 6. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE II SECTION 7.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Dougherty County, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 8. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease to Easterseals Southern Georgia, Inc., for five years for the consideration of $650 annually and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 9. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 10. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 11. That the lease shall be recorded by the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in the Superior Court of Dougherty County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Fulton County, consisting of approximately 16 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 14. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation for up to 50 years for the consideration of $650 annually and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 15. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 16. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 17. That the lease shall be recorded by the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 18. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Fulton County, consisting of approximately 2.303 acres in fee simple and approximately 0.83 of an acre of air rights, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property rights, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 20. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to enter into a purchase option and convey by appropriate instrument to CNN Center Ventures for the sale of the property for the consideration of $18,800,000 and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 22. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 23. That the deed shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 24. That the above-described property shall remain in the State Properties Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE V SECTION 25.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Glynn County, and that in all matters relating to the surplus of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 26. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for the consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 27. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such surplus.
SECTION 28. That the authorization to surplus the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 29. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the surplus shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Glynn County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 30. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 31.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Gordon County, and that in all matters relating to the ground lease of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 32. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to ground lease the above-described property to Calhoun Elks Home, Inc., for ten years with (2) five-year renewal options for the consideration of $1,460 annually and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 33. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such ground lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 34. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 35. That the lease shall be recorded by Calhoun Elks Home, Inc., in the Superior Court of Gordon County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 36. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property is leased.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 37.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Gwinnett County, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 38. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease to Creative Enterprises, Inc., until July 28, 2037, for the consideration of $650 annually and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 39. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 40. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 41. That the lease shall be recorded by Creative Enterprises, Inc., in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 42. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 43.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Hall County, and that in all matters relating to the exchange of the property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 44. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey by appropriate instrument to Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc., for the consideration of conveyance to the State of Georgia of a like or better property; satisfaction of outstanding bond funds; relocation of current Department of Driver Services Commercial Driver License Carousels; and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 45. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such exchange.
SECTION 46. That the authorization to convey the above-described property by exchange shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 47. That the exchange shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Hall County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 48. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Driver Services until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 49.

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That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Miller County, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 50. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Colquitt, Georgia, for the consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity; or to a local government or state entity for the consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value; or by competitive bid for fair market value; and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 51. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 52. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 53. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the City of Colquitt, Georgia, in the Superior Court of Miller County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 54. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 55.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of or has an interest in the above-described real property located in Muscogee County, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 56. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Muscogee County and the City of Columbus, respectively, or their successors or assigns

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for the consideration of $10 and the removal of said restrictions and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 57. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 58. That the authorization to convey the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 59. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Muscogee County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 60.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 0.191 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 61. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Paulding County or to a local government or state entity for the consideration of $55,900, being comprised of $38,759 in value for the property being conveyed in fee and temporary easement and $17,141 in value for site improvements, and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 62. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 63. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 64. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 65. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 66.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Paulding County, containing approximately 59,360 square feet, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 67. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described property to Wellspring Living, Inc., for a five-year term with (2) five-year renewal options for consideration of $10 annually, the requirement that Wellspring operate the Building exclusively on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice's mission as a receiving center, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 68. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 69. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 70. That the lease shall be recorded by the Wellspring Living, Inc., in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 71. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice until the property is leased.

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ARTICLE XIII SECTION 72.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.076 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance and easement of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 73. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Department of Transportation for a total consideration of $6,200 (rounded), being comprised of $4,125 in value for the property being conveyed in fee and $2,025 in value for the taking of asphalt and concrete curb site improvements, and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 74. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 75. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 76. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 77. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 78.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.131 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance and easement of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 79. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Department of Transportation for the consideration of $10,300 and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 80. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance and easement.
SECTION 81. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 82. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 83. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Agriculture of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 84.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Richmond County, and that in all matters relating to ground leasing of the property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 85. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to ground lease to Masters City Little League, Inc., for a term of ten years with (2) five-year renewal options for the consideration of $1,840 annually and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 86. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such ground lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 87. That the authorization to ground lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 88. That the ground lease shall be recorded by Masters City Little League, Inc., in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 89. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice during the term of the ground lease.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 90.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Terrell County, and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 91. That the above-described improved real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Terrell County for the consideration of $10 so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity and subject to the lease-back of an approximately 596 square foot portion of the 5,348 square foot office building, commonly known as the Hooks-Hanner Environmental Resource Center, along with the approximately 4,750 square foot storage warehouse building located at the rear of the property for a ten-year term with (1) ten-year renewal option for the consideration of $10 annually, and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 92. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 93. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 94. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Terrell County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 95. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property is conveyed.

ARTICLE XVII SECTION 96.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 97. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Representative Greene of the 151st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1167.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter

Y Davis Dempsey
Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B Y Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M
Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett Y Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1037. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Stephens of the 164th, Silcox of the 52nd, Williams of the 168th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures; to reinforce the disallowance of the additional 10 percent credit allowed for including a qualifying Georgia promotion for certain productions and hold the issuance of such credit until public distribution of the project; to limit the recapture of certain tax credits; to change the timing when a tax credit can be claimed and its carry forward period; to require expenditures with vendors to include W-9 forms; to provide for applications for certificates of final certification; to require an audit prior to issuance of a final certification by the Department of Revenue; to phase in such requirement; to provide for certification of accountants as eligible auditors for conducting such audits; to provide for recouping of certain audit costs and prescribe actions to be taken by the Department of Revenue; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," is amended by revising paragraphs (8) and (11) of subsection (b), by revising paragraph (2) of and adding a new paragraph to subsection (c), by revising paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (g), subsection (h), and subsection (k), and by adding new subsections as follows:
"(8) 'Production expenditures' means: (A) Preproduction, preproduction, production, and postproduction expenditures incurred in this state that are directly used in a qualified production activity, including, but not limited to, without limitation the following: set construction and operation; wardrobes, make-up, accessories, and related services; costs associated with photography and sound synchronization,; expenditures excluding license fees incurred with Georgia companies for sound recordings and musical compositions,; sound recording projects used in feature films, series, pilots, or movies; lighting, and related services and materials; editing and related services; rental of facilities and equipment; leasing of vehicles; costs of food and lodging; digital or tape editing,; film processing,; transfers of film to tape or digital format,; sound mixing,; computer graphics services,; special effects services,; and animation services; total aggregate payroll; airfare, if purchased through a Georgia travel agency or travel company; insurance costs and bonding, if purchased through a Georgia insurance agency; and other direct costs of producing the project in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practices. (B) This term shall not include: (i) Postproduction postproduction expenditures for footage shot outside the State of Georgia, marketing, story rights, or distribution, but shall not affect other qualified story rights.; (ii) Any expenditure for work or services not conducted or rendered in Georgia. Expenditures for services not performed at the filming site shall only qualify if the vendor is a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for services conducted or rendered both in Georgia and outside Georgia shall only qualify to the extent the service is conducted or rendered in Georgia; (iii) Expenditures for goods that were not purchased or rented or leased in this state from a Georgia vendor. Expenditures for goods shall only qualify to the extent such goods are used in this state. A vendor that acts as a conduit to enable purchases or rentals to qualify that would not otherwise qualify shall not be considered a Georgia vendor with respect to such purchases, rentals, or leases; or (iv) Any transaction subject to taxation imposed by Chapter 8 or 13 of this title for which taxes have not been demonstrably paid. (C) This term includes payments to a loan-out company by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company that has met its withholding tax obligations as set out below. The production company or qualified interactive

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entertainment production company shall withhold Georgia income tax at the rate of 6 percent imposed by subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-21 on all payments to loanout companies for services performed in Georgia. Any amounts so withheld shall be deemed to have been withheld by the loan-out company on wages paid to its employees for services performed in Georgia pursuant to Article 5 of this chapter notwithstanding the exclusion provided in subparagraph (K) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 48-7-100. The amounts so withheld shall be allocated to the loan-out company's employees based on the payments made to the loan-out company's employees for services performed in Georgia. For purposes of this chapter, loan-out company nonresident employees performing services in Georgia shall be considered taxable nonresidents and the loan-out company shall be subject to income taxation in the taxable year in which the loan-out company's employees perform services in Georgia, notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter. Such withholding liability shall be subject to penalties and interest in the same manner as the employee withholding taxes imposed by Article 5 of this chapter and the commissioner shall provide by regulation the manner in which such liability shall be assessed and collected. (D) Production expenditures by a production company shall be subject to any limitations or reductions imposed by subsection (l) of this Code section." "(11) 'Qualified production activities' means the production of new film, video, or digital projects produced in this state and approved by the Department of Economic Development as state certified productions, including only the following: feature films, series, pilots, movies for television, televised commercial advertisements, music videos, interactive entertainment, or prereleased interactive games, or sound recording projects used in feature films, series, pilots, or movies for television. Such activities shall include projects recorded in this state, in whole or in part, in either short or long form, animation and music, fixed on a delivery system which includes without limitation film, videotape, computer disc, laser disc, and any element of the digital domain, from which the program is viewed or reproduced, and which is intended for multimarket commercial distribution via theaters, video on demand, direct to DVD, digital platforms designed for the distribution of interactive games, licensing for exhibition by individual television stations, groups of stations, networks, advertiser supported sites, cable television stations, or public broadcasting stations. Such term shall not include the coverage of news and or athletic events, local interest programming, instructional videos, corporate videos, any project that is not intended for multimarket commercial distribution, or projects any project not shot, recorded, or originally created in Georgia." "(2)(A) The production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 10 percent of such base investment if the qualified production activity includes a qualified Georgia promotion. Such additional tax credit shall be allowed for any qualified production that includes a qualified Georgia promotion upon its release to the general public. In lieu of the inclusion of the Georgia promotional logo, the production company or

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qualified interactive entertainment production company may offer alternative marketing opportunities to be evaluated by the Department of Economic Development to ensure that they offer equal or greater promotional value to the State of Georgia. The Department of Economic Development shall electronically certify to the Department of Revenue when the requirements of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section have been met. (B) The Department of Economic Development shall prepare an annual report detailing the marketing opportunities it has approved under the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) The goals and strategy behind each marketing opportunity approved pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (ii) The names of all production companies approved by the Department of Economic Development to provide alternative marketing opportunities; (iii) The estimated value to the state of each approved alternative marketing opportunity compared to the estimated value of the Georgia promotional logo; and (iv) The names of all production companies who chose to include the Georgia promotional logo in their final production instead of offering the state an alternative marketing proposal. The report required under this paragraph shall be completed no later than January 1 of each year and presented to each member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, and the Governor. (C) The additional percentage of tax credit allowed by this paragraph and by paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be allowed to a production company for any qualified production activity or state certified production that has not been commercially distributed in multiple markets. (D) The additional percentage of tax credit that is allowed by this paragraph and by paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not be issued final certification pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section unless and until the state certified production has been commercially distributed in multiple markets within five years of the date that the project was first certified by the Department of Economic Development. (3) The base investment and the amount of the credit allowed by this subsection and by subsection (d) of this Code section with respect to a production company shall be subject to the limitations of and any reductions required by subsection (l) of this Code section." "(4) The transfer or sale of this tax credit does not extend the time in which such tax credit can be used. The carry-forward period for a tax credit that is transferred or sold shall begin on the date on which the tax credit was originally earned or for a tax credit subject to the provisions of subsection (l) of this Code section, the date on which the final certification for such tax credit was issued pursuant to said subsection;

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(5) A transferee shall have only such rights to claim and use the tax credit that were available to such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company at the time of the transfer, except for the use of the credit in paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of this Code section. To the extent that such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company did not have rights to claim or use the tax credit at the time of the transfer, the Department of Revenue shall either disallow the tax credit claimed by the transferee or recapture the tax credit from the transferee; provided, however, that the Department of Revenue shall not recapture a tax credit from the transferee if the tax credit was issued a valid final certification pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section. The transferee's recourse is against such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company; and" "(h) The credit granted under this Code section shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to a production company subject to the requirements of subsection (h.1) or (l) of this Code section: (1) The credit may be taken beginning with the taxable year in which the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company has met the investment requirement. For each year in which such production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company either claims or transfers the credit, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall attach a schedule to the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's Georgia income tax return which will set forth the following information, as a minimum:
(A) A description of the qualified production activities, along with the certification from the Department of Economic Development; (B) A detailed listing of the employee names, social security numbers, and Georgia wages when salaries are included in the base investment; (C) The amount of tax credit claimed for the taxable year; (D) Any tax credit previously taken by the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against Georgia income tax liabilities or the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103; (E) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (F) The amount of tax credit utilized by the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company in the current taxable year; and (G) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years; (2) In the initial year in which the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the credit granted in this Code section, the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company shall include in the description of the qualified production activities required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection information which demonstrates that the activities included in the base investment or excess base investment equal or

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exceed $500,000.00 during such year, or $250,000.00 on or after January 1, 2018, for qualified interactive entertainment production companies; and (3) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the production company's or qualified interactive entertainment production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for five years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred. No such credit shall be allowed the production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company against prior years' tax liability. (h.1)(1) For any projects certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2021, the tax credit provided for in this Code section if covered under the schedule provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (l) of this Code section shall not be allowed, claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner by a production company until final certification is issued pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section and except under the following conditions and limitations of this subsection. (2) A production company seeking the tax credit allowed by this Code section shall apply for the tax credit in the manner provided by the Department of Revenue within one year from the date that it completes a state certified production. The following information shall be submitted with the application or prior to the commencement of an audit required by subsection (l) of this Code section:
(A) A description of the state certified production, along with its certification as a state certified production by the Department of Economic Development; (B) A detailed accounting of all qualified production activities and the attendant production expenditures included in the base investment for the state certified production; (C) A detailed listing of the employee names, social security numbers, and Georgia wages when salaries are included in the base investment; (D) Receipts for tangible personal property included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (E) Contracts for goods or services included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (F) An Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 completed and issued by each vendor for which expenditures are included in the base investment as requested by the Department of Revenue or the eligible auditor hired to conduct the audit for the state certified production; (G) Notification as provided for in paragraph (7) of subsection (l) of this Code section of any intent to utilize an eligible auditor; (H) A description of the status of the distribution of the state certified production and information related to any qualified Georgia promotion connected with such production; (I) The total amount of the tax credit sought for the state certified production; and

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(J) A statement affirming that the contents of the application are true and correct. (3) If a production company is issued final certification of a tax credit pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section, such tax credit shall be considered earned in the taxable year in which it is issued final certification. (4) For each year in which the production company either claims or transfers the tax credit, the production company shall attach a schedule to the production company's Georgia income tax return which will set forth the following information, as a minimum:
(A) The amount of tax credit claimed for the taxable year; (B) Any tax credit previously taken by the production company against Georgia income tax liabilities or the production company's quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103; (C) The amount of tax credit carried over from prior years; (D) The amount of tax credit utilized by the production company in the current taxable year; and (E) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years. (5) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit subject to subsection (l) of this Code section for a taxable year exceed the production company's income tax liability. Any unused credit amount shall be allowed to be carried forward for three years from the close of the taxable year in which the tax credit was issued its final certification pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section. No such credit shall be allowed the production company against prior years' tax liability. (6) This subsection shall not apply to qualified interactive entertainment production companies." "(k) Any production company, except as provided in subsection (l) of this Code section, or qualified interactive entertainment production company claiming, transferring, or selling the tax credit shall be required to reimburse the Department of Revenue for any department initiated audits relating to the tax credit. This subsection shall not apply to routine tax audits of a taxpayer which may include the review of the credit provided in this Code section. (l)(1)(A) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2021, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection if the total amount of such tax credit sought for the project exceeds $2.5 million. (B) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2022, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit

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pursuant to this subsection if the total amount of such tax credit sought for the project exceeds $1.25 million. (C) For any project certified by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2023, a tax credit allowed by this Code section to a production company shall not be claimed, assigned, sold, transferred, or utilized in any manner until the production company applies for the tax credit as provided in subsection (h.1) of this Code section and the department issues a final certification of the tax credit pursuant to this subsection. (2) In accordance with the schedule provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, prior to certifying a tax credit pursuant to this Code section, the Department of Revenue shall conduct or cause to be conducted an audit of each tax credit allowed by this Code section by either the department or an independent third party certified by the department in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection as an eligible auditor. (3)(A) The Department of Revenue shall provide for the certification and decertification of certified public accountants as eligible auditors. (B) To obtain certification as an eligible auditor, an accountant shall:
(i) Register with the department; (ii) Maintain its registration with the Georgia State Board of Accountancy; (iii) Agree to and be capable of completing audits related to this Code section in accordance with this Code section and procedures developed by the department; (iv) Successfully complete all training required by the department; (v) Pay to the department a registration fee that the department shall set in an amount that reflects the expenses incurred by the department as a result of this paragraph; and (vi) Post and maintain any bond that the department establishes for each eligible auditor. (C) The Department of Revenue shall decertify an eligible auditor if such auditor: (i) Fails to meet the conditions or comply with the provisions of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; or (ii) Completes an audit and violates the requirements of subparagraph (E) of paragraph (4) of this subsection. (D) The Department of Revenue may decertify an eligible auditor if such auditor fails to complete an audit in accordance with subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), (F), or (G) of paragraph (4) of this subsection or meets any other grounds for decertification as provided in regulations promulgated by the department. (4) Each audit shall: (A) Be completed in accordance with this Code section and procedures developed by the department; (B) Utilize sampling methods that the department may adopt; (C) Follow regulations that shall be published by the department regarding expenditures incurred with related persons or related members as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-7-28.3;

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(D) Verify each reported expenditure that is included in the audit and identify and exclude each such expenditure that does not fully meet the conditions of this Code section; (E) Exclude any expenditure not submitted with or that was incurred after the application required by subsection (h.1) of this Code section was submitted; (F) Not be performed by an eligible accounting entity that is not determined to be independent as provided in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct with respect to the production company or any of its related persons or related members as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-728.3 or as otherwise provided by the Department of Revenue; and (G) Be submitted to the department which shall review the audit, make adjustments as necessary, and issue a final certification to the production company. (5) The Department of Revenue shall: (A) Promulgate rules and regulations and implement this subsection; (B) Publish and regularly update a list of all eligible auditors that a production company may hire to conduct the audit required by this subsection; (C) Publish on its website the application for certification of eligible auditors as well as all requirements related to certification and conducting an audit pursuant to this subsection; (D) Publish the registration fee required by division (3)(B)(v) of this subsection and any bond required pursuant to division (3)(B)(vi) of this subsection; (E) Determine whether a sampling method shall be used for the audits required by this subsection, the appropriate sample method and size, and if a sampling method is used, ensure that it accurately captures a truly representative sample of all ineligible expenditures across all submitted expenditures and projects the type, rate, and amount of ineligible expenditures across all submitted expenditures; (F) Perform the audit of expenditures when, due to confidentiality of information, the eligible auditor is unable to access necessary information that the department is able access; (G) Review each audit conducted by an eligible auditor, conduct the portions of the audit described in subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, perform additional auditing as necessary, adjust the value of the tax credit as necessary, finalize the audit, and issue the final certification of the tax credit to the taxpayer; and (H) For an audit that it conducts without an eligible auditor, complete the audit, adjust the value of the tax credit as necessary, and issue the final certification of the tax credit to the taxpayer. (6) The production company applying for a final certification of a tax credit pursuant to this subsection shall agree and be required to reimburse the department for all costs incurred by the performance of a related audit, or any portion thereof, including for review of an audit conducted by an eligible auditor, prior to the issuance of such final certification. (7) The cost of any such audit whether conducted in whole or in part by the department, an eligible auditor, or a combination of the two shall be borne by the production

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company and shall not be included as an expenditure claimed pursuant to this Code section. (8) This subsection shall not apply to qualified interactive entertainment production companies."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2021.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Carson of the 46th was excused from voting on HB 1037.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Holland of the 54th was excused from voting on HB 1037.

Representative Dollar of the 45th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1037.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce
Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter
Carson

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley

Y Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Romero

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

N Ridley Y Robichaux
Rogers Y Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 154, nays 10.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1090. By Representatives Silcox of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hatchett of the 150th and Dempsey of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to revise provisions regarding employer's obligation to provide break time for an employee to express breast milk; to revise a definition; to provide for requirements for such employers; to provide for exceptions; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to require state entities and local governments to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements for such state entities and local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Titles 34 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to change certain provisions and to provide certain benefits and procedures affecting employment and separation from employment; to provide for employers, including state entities and local governments, to satisfy certain requirements for break times to allow employees to express breast milk; to revise and provide for definitions; to change the definition of the term "deductible earnings"; to provide for emergency adjustments to the "Employment Security Law" during a state-wide emergency declared by the Governor; to extend the maximum benefit weeks; to provide the Commissioner with the authority to establish a short-time compensation program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended by revising Code Section 34-1-6, relating to employer obligation to provide time for women to express breast milk for infant child, as follows:
"34-1-6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'employer' means any person or entity that employs one or more employees and shall include; provided, however, that such term shall not include the state and its political subdivisions.
(b)(1) An employer may provide reasonable unpaid break time each day shall provide break time of a reasonable duration to an employee who needs desires to express breast milk at the worksite during work hours. for her infant child. The employer may make reasonable efforts to provide a room or other location (in close proximity to the work area), other than a toilet stall, where the employee can express her milk in privacy. The break time shall, if possible, run concurrently with any break time already provided to the employee. An employer is not required to provide break time under this Code section if to do so would unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. (2) Any break time provided for under this Code section shall be paid at the employee's regular rate of compensation. If the employee is paid on a salary basis, the employer shall neither require the salaried employee to use paid leave during any break time nor reduce the employee's salary as a result of the salaried employee taking a break to express breast milk during the workday. (3) No employer shall be required to provide paid break time to an employee on any day that the employee is working away from any of the employer's worksites. (4) The employer shall provide a private location, other than a restroom, where such employee can express breast milk in privacy at the worksite. (c) An employer that employs fewer than 50 employees shall not be subject to any requirement of this Code section that would impose an undue hardship by causing the employer significant difficulty or expense when considered in relation to the size, financial resources, nature, or structure of the employer's business."
SECTION 1-2. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-1-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'agency' means a branch, department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, authority, county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state. (b) Each agency shall provide paid break time of a reasonable duration to an employee who desires to express breast milk during work hours at the agency's worksite. Such

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break time shall be paid at the employee's regular rate of compensation. If the employee is paid on a salary basis, the agency shall neither require the salaried employee to use paid leave during any break nor reduce the employee's salary as a result of the salaried employee taking a break to express breast milk during the workday. No agency shall be required to provide paid break time to an employee on any day that the employee is working away from the agency's worksite. (c) Each agency shall provide a room or other location, other than a restroom, in close proximity to the employee's work area where an employee described in subsection (b) of this Code section can express breast milk in privacy at the agency's worksite. (d) No agency shall have liability under this Code section for making reasonable efforts to comply with this Code section."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended by revising Code Section 34-8-30, relating to deductible earnings, as follows:
"34-8-30. As used in this chapter, the term 'deductible earnings' means all money in excess of $30.00 earned each week earned by a claimant for services performed, whether or not received by such claimant, in excess of an amount established by the Commissioner as promulgated by rules and regulations. The amount established by the Commissioner shall not be less than $50.00 nor shall it exceed $300.00. For claims filed on or after July 1, 2002, the term 'deductible earnings' means all money in excess of $50.00 each week earned by a claimant for services performed, whether or not received by such claimant. Deductible earnings shall be subtracted from the weekly benefit amount of the claim."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 34-8-70, relating to duties and powers of Commissioner, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt emergency rules when a state-wide emergency declared by the Governor is in effect and the General Assembly is not in session. Such rules may temporarily:
(A) Modify the maximum benefit amount for regular state benefits, not to exceed 26 times the weekly benefit amount; (B) Suspend unemployment insurance tax filing and payment deadlines and penalties; (C) Waive charges to employers for benefits paid; (D) Expedite the processing of claims; and (E) Waive work search reporting requirements.

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(2) Any emergency rule adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall expire the earlier of:
(A) A date specified by the Commissioner not to exceed 120 days from the date of the adoption of such emergency rule; or (B) The date on which the state-wide emergency ends as declared by the Governor. (3) Any emergency rule adopted pursuant to this subsection shall be published on the website of the department and submitted as promptly as reasonably practicable to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Industry and Labor and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee. (4) Any rule promulgated under this Code section shall not supersede an executive order of the Governor."
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 34-8-193, relating to determination of weekly benefit amount, by revising subsections (d) and (e) as follows:
"(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the maximum benefits payable to an individual in a benefit year shall:
(A) For claims filed prior to June 14, 2020, be the lesser of: (A)(i) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent; or (B)(ii) One-fourth of the base period wages.; and
(B) For claims filed on or after June 14, 2020, be the lesser of: (i) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 4.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 4.5 percent up to a maximum of 26 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate exceeds 10 percent; or (ii) One-fourth of the base period wages.
If the amount computed is not a multiple of the weekly benefit amount, the total will be adjusted to the nearest multiple of the weekly benefit amount. The duration of benefits shall be extended in accordance with Code Section 34-8-197. (2) In addition to and subsequent to payment of all benefits otherwise allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection whenever the average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of such week equals or exceeds 11 percent, weekly unemployment compensation shall be payable under this subsection to any individual who is unemployed, has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, and is enrolled and making satisfactory

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progress, as determined by the Commissioner, in a training program approved by the department, or in a job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, and not receiving similar stipends or other training allowances for nontraining costs. Each such training program approved by the department or job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 shall prepare individuals who have been separated from a declining occupation, as designated by the department from time to time, or who have been involuntarily and indefinitely separated from employment as a result of a permanent reduction of operations at the individual's place of employment, for entry into a high-demand occupation, as designated by the department from time to time. The amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to an individual for a week of unemployment shall be equal to the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year less deductible earnings, if any. For claims filed prior to June 14, 2020, the The total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent. For claims filed on or after June 14, 2020, the total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 4.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 4.5 percent up to a maximum of 26 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate exceeds 10 percent. The provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-195 shall apply to eligibility for benefits under this subsection. Except when the result would be inconsistent with other provisions of this subsection, all other provisions of Article 7 of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the provisions of this subsection. (3) As used in this subsection, the term 'state's average unemployment rate' means the average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates as published by the department for the time periods of April 1 through April 30 and October 1 through October 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of April 1 through April 30 shall be effective on and after July 1 of each year and shall be effective through December 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of October 1 through October 31 shall be effective on and after January 1 of each year and shall be effective through June 30. (e)(1) An otherwise eligible individual shall be paid the weekly benefit amount, less gross earnings in excess of $30.00 an amount established by the Commissioner as promulgated by rules and regulations, payable to the individual applicable to the week for which benefits are claimed. Such remaining benefit, if not a multiple of $1.00, shall be computed to the nearest multiple of $1.00. Earnings of $30.00 or less equal to or less

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than the amount established by the Commissioner will not affect entitlement to benefits. The amount established by the Commissioner shall not be less than $50.00 nor shall it exceed $300.00. For the purpose of this subsection, jury duty pay shall not be considered as earnings.
(2) For claims filed on or after July 1, 2002, an otherwise eligible individual shall be paid the weekly benefit amount, less gross earnings in excess of $50.00, payable to the individual applicable to the week for which benefits are claimed. Such remaining benefit, if not a multiple of $1.00, shall be computed to the nearest multiple of $1.00. Earnings of $50.00 or less will not affect entitlement to benefits. For the purpose of this paragraph, jury duty pay shall not be considered as earnings."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended in Chapter 8, relating to employment security, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 11
34-8-290. (a) The Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt, amend, or rescind rules and regulations and to take such other action as deemed necessary or suitable in order to establish a work-sharing program that provides employers with an alternative to layoffs. (b) Any work-sharing program so established shall:
(1) Allow employers to voluntarily reduce employees' hours by 10 to 60 percent in lieu of layoffs and provide employees with a corresponding prorated share of unemployment benefits; (2) Conform to the provisions of the definition of short-time compensation program provided in 26 U.S.C. Section 3306(v)of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act; and (3) Include such provisions as are necessary to qualify for available federal reimbursement of benefits and federal short-time compensation administrative grants available, including, but not limited to, any funds available under Title II, Subtitle A of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136), as amended."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Silcox of the 52nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1090.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anulewicz E Ballinger
Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D
Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooke Y Cooper Y Corbett

Y Davis Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gardner Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gurtler Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick
Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Romero Y Lott Y Lumsden E Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McCall Y McClain Y McLaurin

Y McLeod Meeks
Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Momtahan Y Moore, B N Moore, C Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruett N Pullin Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Robichaux Y Rogers N Rutledge Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Silcox N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, V Y Smyre E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner Y Washburn Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, M.F. Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 150, nays 13.

The motion prevailed.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following resolution of the Senate:

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SR 844. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon and dedicating an bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 1020. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Barton of the 5th, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; to provide for conditions for reinstatement for such suspended licenses; to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require submission of a business plan for operation of such programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1020. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Barton of the 5th, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; to provide for conditions for reinstatement for such suspended licenses; to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require submission of a business plan for operation of such programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Gravley of the 67th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1020 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.

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The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:

Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd and Momtahan of the 17th.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

SB 68.

By Senators Sims of the 12th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Parent of the 42nd, Walker III of the 20th, Karinshak of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 68

The Committee of Conference on SB 68 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 68 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Sims Senator, 12th District

/s/ Jasperse Representative, 11th District

/s/ P.K. Martin Senator, 9th District

/s/ Kevin Tanner Representative, 9th District

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/s/ Valencia Stovall Representative, 74th District
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; to provide for appointment of the Chief Turnaround Officer by the Governor; to provide for the role of the State School Superintendent in identifying turnaround eligible schools; to repeal a provision relating to grants to assist schools with demonstrated financial need; to provide for annual reporting by the Chief Turnaround Officer; to provide a separate appeals process for certain performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations for teachers who accepted a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year; to provide for the establishment of appeals policies by local units of administration; to provide for appeals hearings to be conducted by independent third parties or system administrators; to require local units of administration to submit copies of their complaint policies to the Department of Education; to require local boards of education to have a public comment period at every meeting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-49, relating to standards for local board of education members, as follows:
"20-2-49. The General Assembly finds that local boards of education play a critical role in setting the policies that lead to the operation and success of local school systems. School board members hold special roles as trustees of public funds, including local, state, and federal funds, while they focus on the singular objective of ensuring each student in the local school system receives a quality basic education. Board duties require specialized skills and training in the performance of vision setting, policy making, approving multimillion dollar budgets, financial management, and hiring a qualified superintendent. The

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motivation to serve as a member of a local board of education should be the improvement of schools and academic achievement of all students. Service on a local board of education is important citizen service. Given the specialized nature and unique role of membership on a local board of education, this elected office should be characterized and treated differently from other elected offices where the primary duty is independently to represent constituent views. Local board of education members should abide by a code of conduct and conflict of interest policy modeled for their unique roles and responsibilities. And although there are many measures of the success of a local board of education, one is clearly essential: maintaining accreditation and the opportunities it allows the school system's students."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 20-2-51, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, as follows:
"(e) In addition to any other requirements provided by law, no person shall be eligible for election as a member of a local board of education unless he or she:
(1) Has read and understands the code of ethics and the conflict of interest provisions applicable to members of local boards of education and has agreed to abide by them; and (2) Has agreed to annually disclose compliance with the State Board of Education's policy on training for members of local boards of education, the code of ethics of the local board of education, and the conflict of interest provisions applicable to members of local boards of education; and (3) Has completed all prior annual training requirements established by the local board of education and the State Board of Education pursuant to Code Section 20-2-230 if such person is eligible for reelection as a member of the local board of education. Each person offering his or her candidacy for election as a member of a local board of education shall file an affidavit with the officer before whom such person has qualified for such election prior to or at the time of qualifying, which affidavit shall affirm that he or she meets all of the qualifications required pursuant to this subsection. This subsection shall apply only to local board of education members elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2010."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-58, relating to regular monthly meeting of local boards, adjournment, temporary presiding officer, and notice of date, as follows:
"20-2-58. (a) It shall be the duty of each local board of education to hold a regular meeting during each calendar month for the transaction of business pertaining to the public schools and to review the financial status of the local school system. Any such meeting may be

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adjourned from time to time, and, in the absence of the president or secretary, the members of the local board may appoint one of their own number to serve temporarily. The local board shall annually determine the date of its meeting and shall publish it either in the official county organ or, at the option of the local board of education, in a newspaper having a general circulation in said county at least equal to that of the official county organ for two consecutive weeks following the setting of the date; provided, however, that the date shall not be changed more often than once in 12 months and, if changed, the new date shall also be published as provided in this Code section. (b) The State Board of Education shall create a template for local boards of education to use to review the financial status of their local school systems, which shall include, at a minimum, a statement of revenues, expenditures, and encumbrances."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-61, relating to fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents, as follows:
"20-2-61. (a) The fundamental role of a local board of education shall be to establish policy for the local school system with the focus on student achievement. The fundamental role of a local school superintendent shall be to implement the policy established by the local board. It shall not be the role of the local board of education or individual members of such board to micromanage the superintendent in executing his or her duties, but it shall be the duty of the local board to hold the local school superintendent accountable in the performance of his or her duties; provided, however, that requesting and reviewing financial data and documents shall not constitute micromanaging. Local board of education members should work together with the entire local board of education and shall not have authority as independent elected officials but shall only be authorized to take official action as members of the board as a whole. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter, limit, expand, or enlarge any powers, duties, or responsibilities of local boards of education, local board members, or local school superintendents. (b) Except as may be allowed by law, no local board of education shall delegate or attempt to delegate its policy-making functions."
SECTION 1-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-67, relating to local school system or school subject to corrective action plan for budget deficit, financial operations form, publication, and mailing to Department of Education and local governing body, as follows:
"20-2-67. (a) When an audit by the Department of Audits and Accounts finds and reports irregularities or budget deficits in the fund accounting information regarding a local school system or a school within the local school system, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall report the findings of irregularities or budget deficits to the State Board of Education and the local board of education. The Department of Audits and Accounts

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shall designate local school systems that have had reported irregularities or budget deficits for three or more consecutive years as high-risk local school systems and shall designate local school systems that have had reported irregularities or budget deficits for one year or two consecutive years as moderate-risk local school systems. (b) The State Board of Education shall inform the superintendent of the local school system of the irregularities or budget deficits regarding a local school system's or a school's fund accounting information, including if a local school system has been designated as a high-risk local school system or moderate-risk local school system. The superintendent shall submit to the Department of Education a response to the findings and a corrective action plan approved by the local board of education at a board meeting within 120 days of receiving notice of designation as a high-risk local school system or moderate-risk local school system, as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education designed to correct the financial irregularities or budget deficits for the school or school system. From the time such irregularity or budget deficit is discovered until the time it is eliminated, the local school superintendent shall present to each member of the local board of education for his or her review and written acknowledgment a monthly report containing all anticipated expenditures by budget function for such school or school system during the current month. The report shall be presented to local board members on or before the tenth business day of each month. Each monthly report shall be signed by each member of that local board and recorded and retained in the minutes of the meeting of the local board of education. (c) Not later than September 30 of the year, each local board of education shall cause to be published in the official county organ wherein the local school system is located once a week for two weeks a statement of actual financial operations for such schools or school system identified by the Department of Audits and Accounts as having financial irregularities. Such statement of actual financial operations shall be in a form to be specified and prescribed by the state auditor for the purpose of indicating the current financial status of the schools or school system. Prior to publication, such form shall be executed by the local board of education and signed by each member of said board and the local school superintendent. (d) A copy of the actual financial operations form required to be published by subsection (c) of this Code section shall be mailed by each local board of education to the Department of Education and the local county board of commissioners or local municipal governing authority. A current copy of said form shall be maintained on file in the central administrative office of the local school system for public inspection for a period of at least two years from the date of its publication. Copies of the statement shall be made available on request."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-82, relating to contract terms for local school systems requesting flexibility, as follows:

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"20-2-82. (a) The local board of education and the department shall enter into negotiations on the appropriate terms of the contract, including the accountability, flexibility, and consequences components of the contract in accordance with Code Section 20-2-84, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement. The accountability, flexibility, and consequences components may vary between schools and clusters. (b) The flexibility requested by a local school system pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84 shall result in consequences in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-84 and Code Section 20-2-84.1 for noncompliance with the accountability requirements established pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-84. (c) The department, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement, shall make a recommendation to the state board on whether the proposed terms of the contract should be approved by the state board. Such proposed terms of the contract shall require that a local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67, or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, the contract shall require that the local school system has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies.
(d)(1) The state board shall have the authority to approve or deny approval of the proposed terms of the contract but shall give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Office of Student Achievement. (2) In the event that the state board denies approval of the proposed terms of the contract, the local board of education shall work with the department, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement, for further revisions and resubmission to the state board. (e) The state board shall be authorized to approve a waiver or variance request of specifically identified state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures or provisions of this chapter upon the inclusion of such request in the local school system's proposed contract and in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84. The goal for each waiver and variance shall be improvement of student performance. The state board shall not be authorized to waive or approve variances on any federal, state, and local rules, regulations, court orders, and statutes relating to civil rights; insurance; the protection of the physical health and safety of school students, employees, and visitors; conflicting interest transactions; the prevention of unlawful conduct; any laws relating to unlawful conduct in or near a public school; any reporting requirements pursuant to Code Section 20-2-320 or Chapter 14 of this title; the requirements of Code Section 20-2-210; the requirements of Code Section 20-2-211.1; or the requirements in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327. A local school system that has received a waiver or variance shall remain subject to the provisions of Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title, the requirement that it shall not charge tuition or fees to its students except as may be authorized for local boards by Code Section 20-2-133, and shall remain open to enrollment in the same manner as before the waiver request."

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SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-83, relating to state board approval of local school board flexibility contract, as follows:
"20-2-83. (a) Upon approval of a proposed contract of a local school system which has requested flexibility, the state board shall enter into such contract with the local board of education. (b) The terms of the contract shall include, but not be limited to, accountability, flexibility, and consequences components as negotiated pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-82 and in accordance with Code Section 20-2-84. (c) The terms of the contract shall also include specific requirements relating to maintaining or achieving financial stability of the local school system, including ensuring that the local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67, or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, that it has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies. (c)(d) Each contract shall be for a term of six years. The terms of the contract may provide for automatic extension of such contract if a local school system has met its accountability requirements. (d)(e) The terms of a contract may be amended during the term of the contract only upon approval of the state board and the local board of education."
SECTION 1-8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-84.2, relating to state monitoring, as follows:
"20-2-84.2. (a) The Office of Student Achievement shall revise the single state-wide accountability system established pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-14-26 for submission to the state board for approval to integrate the requirements of this article, to the greatest extent practicable, including, but not limited to, the loss of governance consequences provided for in Code Section 20-2-84.1. (b) The Office of Student Achievement shall monitor each local school system's progress toward meeting its performance goals in its contract and shall notify the department if a local school system is not in compliance with such performance goals. The department shall provide support and guidance to school systems not meeting their yearly progress goals. (c) The department shall monitor each local school system's financial stability and provide support and guidance to local school systems that are designated as high-risk local school systems or moderate-risk local school systems by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 or are at risk of being designated as highrisk local school systems or moderate-risk local school systems."

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SECTION 1-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-103, relating to oath of local school superintendent, as follows:
"20-2-103. Before entering upon the discharge of his or her official duties, the local school superintendent shall take and subscribe to the following oath of office:
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF __________ I, _______________________, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will truly perform the duties of local school superintendent of the _______________________ School System to the best of my ability. I do further swear or affirm: (1) That I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof and that I will manage the finances of the local school system in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; (2) That I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I am by the laws of the State of Georgia prohibited from holding; (3) That I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and the laws of Georgia; and (4) That I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state.

________________________________ Signature of local school superintendent

Sworn and subscribed before me this ______ day of ______________, ____. (SEAL)."

___________________________________ Typed name of local school superintendent

SECTION 1-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-109, relating to duties of local school superintendents, as follows:
"20-2-109. (a) The local school superintendent shall constitute the medium of communication between the State School Superintendent and subordinate local school officers. The local school superintendent shall be the executive officer of the local board of education; shall be the agent of the local board in procuring such school equipment and materials as it may order; shall ensure that the prescribed textbooks are used by students; shall verify all accounts before an application is made to the local board for an order for payment; and shall keep a record of all official acts, which, together with all the books, papers, and

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property appertaining to the office, shall be turned over to the successor. It shall be the local school superintendent's duty to enforce all regulations and rules of the State School Superintendent and of the local board according to the laws of the state and the rules and regulations made by the local board that are not in conflict with state laws; and to visit every school within the local school system to become familiar with the studies taught in the schools, observe what advancement is being made by the students, counsel with the faculty, and otherwise aid and assist in the advancement of public education. (b) The local school superintendent shall report monthly to the local board of education the financial status of the local school system in accordance with Code Section 20-2-58. Each local board of education which governs a local school system that has been designated as a high-risk local school system or moderate-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 shall require the local school superintendent to complete training on financial management and financial governance of a local school system."
SECTION 1-11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-230, relating to staff development programs, as follows:
"20-2-230. (a) All public school officials and professional personnel certificated by the Professional Standards Commission shall be provided the opportunity to continue their development throughout their professional careers. The primary purpose of the staff development sponsored or offered by local boards of education and the Department of Education shall be the implementation of this policy. Two additional purposes of such staff development programs shall be to adopt into general practice the findings of scientifically designed research which has been widely replicated, particularly as it relates to teacher and school effectiveness, and to address professional needs and deficiencies identified during the process of objective performance evaluations.
(b)(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt a training program for members of local boards of education by July 1, 2011. The State Board of Education may periodically adopt revisions to such training program as it deems necessary. (2) Within three months of adoption by the State Board of Education of a training program pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, each local board of education shall adopt a training program for members of such boards that includes, at a minimum, such training program and requirements established by the State Board of Education pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. Each local board of education shall incorporate any revisions adopted by the State Board of Education to the training program pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection within three months of adoption of such revisions. (3) All local boards of education are authorized to pay such board members for attendance at a required training program the same per diem as authorized by local or general law for attendance at regular meetings, as well as reimbursement of actual

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expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and registration fees for such training, either before or after such board members assume office. (c) The State Board of Education shall require each newly elected member of a local board of education to receive guidance and training regarding his or her own local school system's most recent audit findings and the risk status of the local school system as determined by the Department of Audits and Accounts or the Department of Education. Such training for newly elected board members shall also include training on the role of the local school superintendent with respect to financial management and financial governance of a local school system. (d) The State Board of Education shall require members of local boards of education to complete the training required under this Code section with either the Department of Education or the Department of Audits and Accounts if the local board of education has been designated by the Department of Audits and Accounts as a high-risk local school system pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 or if the Department of Audits and Accounts has determined that corrective actions have not been implemented or devised to correct serious findings in the local school system's Department of Audits and Accounts audit report from the previous year."
SECTION 1-12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2063.2, relating to charter systems, as follows:
"20-2-2063.2. (a) The state board shall be authorized to enter into a charter with a local board to establish a local school system as a charter system. (b) A local board seeking to create a charter system must submit a petition to the state board. Prior to submitting such petition, the local board shall:
(1) Adopt a resolution approving the proposed charter system petition; (2) Conduct at least two public hearings and provide notice of the hearings in the same manner as other legal notices of the local board; and (3) Send a notice to each principal within the local school system of the hearings with instructions that each school shall distribute the notice to faculty and instructional staff members and to the parent or guardian of each student enrolled in the school. The local board may revise its proposed charter system petition, upon resolution, as a result of testimony at the public hearings or for other purposes. (c) Prior to approval or denial of a charter petition for a charter system, the state board shall receive and give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Charter Advisory Committee established in Code Section 20-2-2063.1. The state board shall approve the charter if the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that the petition complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title, is in the public interest, and promotes school level governance. A charter for a charter system shall include the interventions, sanctions, and loss of governance consequences contained in Code Section 20-14-41. A charter for a charter system shall

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require that the local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67, or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, the charter shall require that the local school system has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies. (d) All schools within an approved charter system shall be system charter schools except as otherwise provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this Code section.
(e)(1) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly or other available funding, the state board, after receiving input and recommendations from the Charter Advisory Committee, shall disburse planning grants to local school systems which desire to become charter systems. Such grants will be disbursed in accordance with any applicable guidelines, policies, and requirements established by the state board. (2) Subject to specific appropriations by the General Assembly for this purpose, the state board shall disburse implementation grants in the amount of $125,000.00 or such other amount as determined by the state board to each charter system. The state board shall be authorized to approve up to five petitions for charter systems during fiscal year 2008, and may approve up to a maximum number of petitions in following years as may be established pursuant to board rules and as subject to availability of funding for implementation grants. (f) A system charter school shall not be precluded from petitioning to become a conversion charter school, in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2064, not subject to the terms of the system charter. In the event a system charter school becomes a conversion charter school, the system charter shall be amended to reflect that such school is no longer bound by the system charter. (g) An existing conversion or start-up charter school within a local school system which is petitioning to become a charter system shall have the option of continuing under its own existing charter, not subject to the terms of the system charter, or of terminating its existing charter, upon agreement by the local board and state board, and becoming subject to the system charter as a charter system school."
SECTION 1-13. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-2063.3, relating to code of principles and standards for charter school authorizers, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education and the State Charter Schools Commission shall jointly establish a code of principles and standards of charter school authorizing to guide local boards of education, the state board, and the State Charter Schools Commission in meeting high-quality authorizing practices. The principles and standards established by the state board and the State Charter Schools Commission shall include:
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(3) Annually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting charter school progress in meeting academic, financial, and operational performance standards, including ensuring that a local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67, or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, that it has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies; (4) Upholding charter school autonomy in school governance, instructional program implementation, personnel, and budgeting; (5) Protecting students and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations to all students; and (6) Protecting the public interest and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations of governance, management, and oversight of public funds."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said title is further amended in Code Section 20-2-73, relating to suspension and removal of local school board members upon potential loss of accreditation, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Notwithstanding Code Section 20-2-54.1 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, if:
(A) A local school system or school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation for any reason or reasons by one or more accrediting agencies included in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519, the local board of education shall notify the State Board of Education in writing within three business days of such placement and the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days of such notice nor more than 90 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay; or (B) One-half or more of the schools in a local school system are turnaround eligible schools, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-14-45, for the fifth or more consecutive year, the Department of Education shall notify the State Board of Education in writing within three business days of the publication of the list of turnaround eligible schools by the Office of Student Achievement, and the State Board of Education with input from the State School Superintendent shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days of such notice nor more than 90 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall be tolled for a local board of education while under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 so long as such local board of education is in substantial compliance with the terms of such contract amendment or intervention contract."

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SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84.2, relating to state monitoring of flexibility contracts, as follows:
"(b) The Office of Student Achievement Department of Education shall monitor each local school system's progress toward meeting its performance goals in its contract and shall the notify the department State Board of Education if a local school system is not in compliance with such performance goals. The department shall provide support and guidance to school systems not meeting their yearly progress goals."
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 20-14-41, relating to appropriate levels of intervention for failing schools, master or management team, school improvement team, annual reports, data revision, and hearing, by revising subsection (h) as follows:
"(h)(1) The State Board of Education Chief Turnaround Officer shall prepare an annual report detailing the schools that have received an unacceptable rating for one or more consecutive years and the interventions applied to each such school pursuant to this Code section Section 20-14-41. (2) The State Board of Education Chief Turnaround Officer shall provide the annual report no later than December 31 for the previous academic year, to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, and the Education Turnaround Advisory Committee."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-14-43, relating to the Chief Turnaround Officer, qualifications, and duties, as follows:
"20-14-43. (a) There is created the position of Chief Turnaround Officer. The State Board of Education Governor, after consulting with the State School Superintendent and the Education Turnaround Advisory Council and, in his or her discretion, conducting a national search, shall appoint the Chief Turnaround Officer who shall serve at the pleasure of the state board Governor. The Chief Turnaround Officer shall be an employee of the Department of Education but shall report directly to the state board in the school improvement division and shall report to the State School Superintendent. (b) The Chief Turnaround Officer shall have the following qualifications:
(1) Extensive personal experience in turning around low-performing schools, including expertise in turnaround strategies, curriculum, instruction, and teacher and principal effectiveness; (2) Has held the position of at least principal or a higher administrative position in a public school system for a minimum of five years with demonstrated skills in school management, budget, finance, federal and state programs, funding sources, and talent management; and

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(3) Such additional education, experience, and other qualifications as determined by the Governor, in consultation with the State Board of Education and the State School Superintendent. (c) The duties of the Chief Turnaround Officer shall include, but are not limited to: (1) Managing and overseeing a system of supports and assistance for the lowestperforming schools in this state identified as in the greatest need of assistance; (2) Identifying resources, including the establishment of a resource list of evidence based strategies and integrated student services, and consulting with regional educational service agencies to determine specific expertise and resources available at each such regional educational service agency directly relating to school turnaround; (3) Annually establishing a list of third-party specialists, including auditors and consultants, to assist schools and local school systems in conducting comprehensive on-site evaluations of schools to determine the root causes of low performance and lack of progress, to assist schools and local school systems in the implementation of intensive school improvement plans, or to provide any of the necessary support services as specified in the engagement letter or contract. Such list of third-party specialists shall be established through a request for proposals process and approved by the State Board of Education. Such request for proposals shall be designed with input from the Education Turnaround Advisory Council; (4) Coordinating with the school improvement division within the Department of Education and coordinating and working with the State School Superintendent and the Office of Student Achievement to identify all state resources and supports available to the lowest-performing schools in the greatest need of assistance; (5) Identifying turnaround coaches pursuant to Code Section 20-14-44 to serve as the assigned state site liaison in the school improvement process; (6) Building school level leadership capabilities, in cooperation with agencies and organizations that have experience and capacity, and providing leadership development opportunities for principals and other school level leaders in turnaround eligible schools selected by the Chief Turnaround Officer; and (7) Identifying best practices for school turnaround, including identifying those practices that are not successful in improving student outcomes, and sharing such information with local school systems and schools in this state. (d) The Chief Turnaround Officer, the State School Superintendent, and the staff and all divisions of the Department of Education shall work collaboratively and shall coordinate as necessary to facilitate the implementation of this part. The Department of Education shall establish the state plan pursuant to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act in a manner that pursues and allows maximum flexibility to implement the provisions of this part."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-14-44, relating to turnaround coaches and roles, as follows:

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